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;BLASTER PASS
;BLASTER PASS
:An in-game purchasable item introduced in VIVID WAVE, simplifying the difficulty for BLASTER-related unlocks (BLASTER GATE, Ω DIMENSION and HEXA DIVER) within 24 hours after purchase.
:An in-game purchasable item introduced in VIVID WAVE, simplifying the difficulty for BLASTER-related unlocks (BLASTER GATE, Ω DIMENSION and HEXA DIVER) within 24 hours after purchase.
;BLASTER Start
:A game mode similar to STANDARD Start, but orientated for BLASTER-related unlocks. BLASTER Start guarantees two songs and may access EXTRACK if conditions are met.


;BLC
;BLC
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;CRITICAL
;CRITICAL
:A judgement that indicates perfect accuracy.
:A judgement that indicates perfect accuracy.
;EFFECTIVE Rate
:The standard gauge which starts at 0% and have a clear threshold of 70% (in which the gauge turns from blue to pink and the background graphics will change). Failing to hit the threshold will result in a TRACK CRASH, and may be SAVED depending on the other player's performance or playing an easier song.


;EFFECTOR
;EFFECTOR
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;EXCESSIVE Rate
;EXCESSIVE Rate
:A HARD-gauge equivalent to the ones used in the beatmania IIDX series, it starts out at 100% and will trigger a TRACK CRASH if at any point the gauge is depleted.
:A HARD-gauge equivalent to the one used in the beatmania IIDX series, it starts out at 100% and will trigger a TRACK CRASH if at any point the gauge is depleted. When the gauge drops to 30%, the background graphics will change and the gauge turns blue. Clearing this using this rate is EXCESSIVE clear, which overlaps EFFECTIVE clear.


;FX
;FX
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;JACKET
;JACKET
:Much like many rhythm games, a jacket is an illustration that displays the song. Most songs may have a different jacket varying across difficulties, while some songs uses the same jacket. The jacket's name is credited in Illustrated by. In the Korean versions of the game, some jackets that display suggestive or explicit themes are censored by replacing those jackets into a generic jacket.
:Much like many rhythm games, a jacket is an illustration that displays the song. Most songs may have a different jacket varying across difficulties, while some songs uses the same jacket. The jacket's name is credited in Illustrated by. In the Korean versions of the game, some jackets that display suggestive or explicit themes are censored by replacing those jackets into a generic jacket.
;LIGHT Start
:The basic default game mode which primarily uses coins or PASELI to play the game. LIGHT Start has a SAVE function and can play up to three songs in a session. ALTERNATIVE RATE SYSTEM and S-CRITICAL are unavailable. When playing LIGHT Start, a level restriction will be in effect for the first two songs, with the maximum level playable tied on the highest SKILL ANALYZER Level obtained.


;Ω Dimension
;Ω Dimension
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;S-CRITICAL
;S-CRITICAL
:A judgement introduced in EXCEED GEAR, which has a stricter timing frame and produces a S-splash. It carries the same score as a CRITICAL, but with a different EX-SCORE (5 to 4).
:A judgement introduced in EXCEED GEAR, which has a stricter timing frame and produces a S-splash. It carries the same score as a CRITICAL, but with a different EX-SCORE (5 to 4).
;SAVED
:A save function that veto a premature game over (when playing LIGHT START) if the player fails a TRACK. It will be triggered when an online matching player clears the song, or when a chart rated Level 7 or easier is played, whichever fulfill first. SAVED will not work when played on EXCESSIVE Rate or any mode other than LIGHT Start.


;SDVX Station
;SDVX Station
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;SOUND VOLTEX FLOOR Contest
;SOUND VOLTEX FLOOR Contest
:An event of a themed song or illustration submission contest published by KONAMI, whereas any song entries can be submitted, be it an original composition, song remixes, or jacket designs. Note that these songs are classified as a FLOOR original, instead of a KONAMI original. Some contests, such as the [[KONAMI Arcade Championship]] originals, may also award songs of merit, with categories of Highest Excellence, Excellence and Prize, and these songs generally have higher difficulty levels.
:An event of a themed song or illustration submission contest published by KONAMI, whereas any song entries can be submitted, be it an original composition, song remixes, or jacket designs. Note that these songs are classified as a FLOOR original, instead of a KONAMI original. Some contests, such as the [[KONAMI Arcade Championship]] originals, may also award songs of merit, with categories of Highest Excellence, Excellence and Prize, and these songs generally have higher difficulty levels.
;STANDARD Start
:The premium default game mode which primarily uses PASELI to play the game (non-JAPANESE via more credits in-lieu of PASELI). STANDARD Start guarantees the player three TRACKS without a level restriction, may access EXTRACK and BLASTER game modes, and S-CRITICAL can be used.


;TRACK
;TRACK
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