Korg D4 Bedienungsanleitung

1E1EOwner’s ManualD4 Owner's Manual E Cover A4015-2 Yanokuchi, Inagi-city, Tokyo 206-0812 Japan 2005 KORG INC.IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERSThis

8 Features of the D4 and their function 1. Top panel 1. [INPUT 2] mic input jack You can connect a mic to this balanced XLR jack. If you use this jac

Introduction 9 6. FX WRITE [KNOB] key Press this key to register a favorite effect to the [PRE/FAVE] knob. 7. FX WRITE [PROG] key After you’ve edited

10bus. During playback, the sound is output from the [MASTER OUT] jacks at the volume specified by this fader. If you’ve selected “BOUNCE,” “MASTERING,

Introduction11If you’ve used the [REC SEL] keys to select a recording track, press the [REC] key and then press the [PLAY] key to begin recording.The

12device (e.g., the output of a keyboard or effect processor).2. [INPUT 1] jackYou can connect a guitar, bass, or keyboard to this monaural phone jack

Introduction134. Display screen1. Page parameter display/Location counter displayThis area displays the current time location and parameter informatio

1413.Record mode iconThese icons indicate the current recording mode. Set the [MODE] knob to “REC MODE” and use the [VALUE] dial to select the appropr

Introduction15ConnectionsThe diagram below shows basic connections for the D4. Adapt these instructions as appropriate for your equip-ment, and make t

16Inserting or removing a cardIn order to record on the D4, you will need a Compact-Flash card (which we’ll refer to simply as a “card” in this manual

Introduction17Switching the power on/standby1. Preparing to turn on the powerBefore you connect the power supply, make sure that the [POWER] switch is

Precautions Location Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction.• In direct sunlight• Locations of extreme temperature or h

183. Switching the power offMake sure that operations such as song playback or recording are completed, and turn off the power by reversing the “Turni

Introduction19Listening to the demo songsThe included card contains demo songs. Here’s how you can listen to these demo songs.1 Connect headphones or

20Quick startIf you just can’t wait to get started, this section will explain how to connect your guitar, record your playing on one track, and then p

Quick start213. Create a new song Set the [MODE] knob to “NEW SONG”If no songs have been recorded on the card, then “MakeNew!” will appear automatical

225. Select an effectPress the [GUITAR/MIC] keyThe guitar/mic effects will appear.Use the [VALUE] dial to select an effect programPlay your guitar to

Quick start237. Playback Press the [REW] keyThe time location will return to the beginning of the song.Disarm the recording trackIf the [REC SELECT] L

24OperationStep 1. Basic operationThis section explains basic operation of the D4.1. Selecting modesThe functions of the D4 are organized into eleven

Operation25TunerPress the TRACK ASSIGN [1] key and [2] key simulta-neously to access the Tuner sub-mode. Next, use the TRACK ASSIGN [1] key or [2] key

26Using the [PAN] knobs to select/edit parametersThe [PAN] knobs can be used to edit the value of certain parameters.Use the [SEL] key to switch the f

Operation27When the tuning is correctIf you do not want the sound to be heard while tuning, set the [MASTER] fader to 0.5 Exit Tuner mode.Press the [E

1 Table of Contents Introduction... 6 Main features ...6

28Step 2. Creating/selecting a song1. Creating a new songBefore you can begin recording, you must create a new blank song.1 Set the [MODE] knob to “NE

Operation293. Changing the name of a songThe default name for any newly created song will be “NEW SONG.” So that you will be able to tell your songs a

30If you press and hold a TRACK ASSIGN key, the REC SELECT LED of the currently selected track will light.You can also listen to rhythm while you reco

Operation31want to listen to previously-recorded backing tracks while you record a lead guitar performance.1 Select the track that you want to record.

32be listening to the sound of the external input source.If you don’t have a pedal switch, press the [REC] key at the point where you want to start re

Operation333. Combining multiple tracksThere are two methods for combing multiple tracks that have already been recorded onto a single track or a ster

34Step 4. PlaybackThis section explains basic various playback features available on the D4.1. Playback1 Select the song that you want to play back, a

Operation35Step 5. Viewing and changing the time locationThis section explains how to use the counter display, how to use locate points, and how to se

36You can perform steps 2–3 even during playback.If you want to save the registered locate points as part of the song data, press the [STOP] key to sa

Operation37Step 7. Using effectsThe effects section of the D4 provides 93 types of effects. It contains 100 preset effect programs and 100 user effect

2 Using the [PAN] knobs to select/edit parameters...26Canceling an edit (Undo/Redo) ...

38Using the master effectOne master effect processor is built into the D4, and can be applied to the tracks during playback, during “Master-ing” or du

Operation39To work with a specific chain, you must begin by selecting an effect program that uses the desired chain. (→p.81)For example if you want to

40If you don’t want to edit the name, simply press the FX WRITE [PROG] key.4 Select the user program number where you want the program saved, and save

Operation41If the card does not contain an effect user file (1.EFF), data stored in the D4 itself (the default settings) will be loaded.Simply exchangi

42Step 8. Rhythm & tempo settingsThis section explains how to use the rhythm and metro-nome patterns, how to select a time signature, and how to a

Operation43Recording while listening to a rhythm patternYou can record your performance while using the internal rhythm as a guide.1 Select a rhythm p

444 Select the copy destination song number (“Dest-Song”).Turn the [VALUE] dial to select song “2,” and press the CURSOR [ ] key.5 Execute the Copy op

Operation45Step 10. Track editingThe D4 provides the following track editing operations:Copy Track: copies a portion a track (or the entire track)Inse

46To use the time location you specified in Step 1, select “LOC 1 (IN).”You can press the [IN (LOC1)] key at this point to modify the selected time. Yo

Operation47example, select “1.” Then press the CURSOR [ ] key.5 Set the “In Time” and “Out Time.”Use the [VALUE] dial to specify each locate point.Aft

3 5. Loading/saving an effect user file...40 The file loaded at power-on...40To save an

48Delete Track “DelTrack” — deleting a trackThis operation deletes (removes) the specified region (In–Out) of a recorded track. When data is deleted, t

Operation491 Store the In and Out time locations in the [IN (LOC1)] key and [OUT (LOC2)] key. The “To” time will be set later in this procedure.2 Sele

50You can press the [UNDO] key to return to the state prior to executing this operation. (→p.26)The amount of time required to complete this operation

Operation511 Select “TRK EDIT” mode.Set the [MODE] knob to “TRK EDIT.”2 Select the Delete Virtual operation.Use the [VALUE] dial to select “DelV-Trk,”

52ting page). Use the [VALUE] dial to make the value indicator read “On.”If the input is monaural, it will be input to the L channel.3. Creating a ste

Operation53Before using a CompactFlash card, the card must be format-ted by the D4 itself. Cards formatted on a computer or digital camera etc. will n

543 A drive named “Unnamed” will be added to your desktop.The display of the D4 will indicate “CardLock.”4 Back up the data to your computer.When you

Operation552) files. By copying these files to your computer, you can listen to the songs on your computer, or distribute them.If you are using a sound

56Mode parametersThis section explains the parameters that appear in the dis-play for each mode you select using the Mode knob.REC MODE Select the rec

Mode parameters57SYSTEMP.1 MixerSys: Mixer settings1. AutoIn ... [Off, On]If this setting

4 V-Track...61RHYTHM...61 P.1 Rhythm

58TRK EDIT: Track editing operationsUse these operations to edit the tracks you’ve recorded.These editing operations will affect the virtual track (A–

Mode parameters593. OutTime...Specify the ending time in the edit source trac

604. InTime ... Specify the starting time in the edit source track.5. OutTi

Mode parameters61V-TrackHere you can select the virtual track for each track. Each track has eight virtual tracks: “A”–“H.” Select one of these virtua

62LOCATEHere you can change the format of the counter display, and use the counter to change the current time location.1. Counter ...

Mode parameters63SONG EDITHere you can edit and rename songs.These editing operations cannot be Undone after execution.P.1 NameSong: edit the song nam

64NEW SONG: Creating a new songHere you can create a new song. P.1 SongGrade: specify the song grade1. SongGrade...

Mode parameters65P.3 CdFxLoad: Loading an effect user fileThis operation loads the effect user data into internal memory.1. Load Num...

66Effect parametersEffect typesUse the four effect type keys ([GUITAR/MIC], [INSERT/GTR+VO)], [MASTER], and [FINAL]) to select an effect type. (This s

Effect parameters67[CHAIN 5] This chain is suitable for an acoustic instru-mentalist/vocalist.[CHAIN 6] This chain is suitable for an instrumentalist/

5 CABI/EQ ...74 1. CABINET ...742. BASS

68P.3 AMP: amplifierPress the CURSOR [ ] key to make “AMP” blink, or press [PAN] knob 2 to select this module.1. EffctSel ...

Effect parameters69P.10 FxRetBal: effect return balance settingPress the CURSOR [ ] key to select this parameter.1. FxRetBal ...

70PAN: panYou can use the D4’s knobs to adjust the pan and sends, edit the effects, and adjust amp settings as easily as when using an analog mixer or

Effect modules71Effect modulesThis section defines the effect parameters available for each effect module. The effect modules that can be selected will

72AMP1. AMP SIMULATOR/DRIVEBTQ CL (BOUTIQUE CL)The clean channel of a 100W high-quality hand-made amp. (Recommended CAB: UK H30)1. GAIN ...

Effect modules732. BASS AMP SIMULATORB VALVEA vacuum tube amp with the ULTRA LO switch turned on. (Recommended CAB: CLS8X10)1. MID FC...

744. SYNTHSYNTHThis models a chromatic guitar synth.1. OSC TYPE... [1...16]: Selects the oscillator type.1: Sawtooth wave 2 octaves

Effect modules75open backed cab using four 10" 8 Ohm speakers, wired in parallel for a total of 2 Ohms impedance. Although origi-nally intended f

76B MD4X10 (Modern 4X10)This models a modern cabinet containing four 10 inch speakers.B MT4X10 (Metal 4X10)This models a cabinet containing four 10 in

Effect modules774. MIC SIMULATORWhen recording sound that is output from an acoustic instru-ment or a speaker, it is best to use a mic that takes adva

6 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the KORG D4 Digital Recorder .In order to take full advantage of the D4 and enjoy trouble-free operation, pl

78FLANGERST FLNGE (STEREO FLANGER)These effects give the sound modulation and a sense of pitch movement.1. TIME...[1...10]:Adjusts the

Effect modules79OCTAVEThis effect generates a sound one octave below the input, which can be mixed into the original sound to give it more “bottom end

80PP DELAY (STEREO PING PONG DELAY) This is a stereo delay in which the sound bounces between left and right.1. TIME...[0...1.75s]:Adjusts t

Effect modules81Effect Program ListPreset UserProg nameChain No.For0 TEXFLOOD #A E.Guitar1 X-SOLO #A E.Guitar2 TEXSTREM #A E.Guitar3 TWEEDMAN #B E

82Effect Chain ListEffects marked by an asterisk* generate the effect sound from the L channel of the input, and produce a stereo effect from L/R. Whe

Effect modules83CHAIN D LIMIT - EQ - GATE - MOD - DELAY[DYNA] [CABI/EQ] [MOD] [AMB]LIMIT 4BAND EQ GATE MOD DELAYOFF OFF GATE OFF OFFE.01 LIMITER LOW

84AppendicesTroubleshootingNo soundIs the power of the D4 and/or connected devices turned on? (→p.17)Is the amp or headphone connection correct?Can’t

Appendices85Can’t record two tracks simultaneouslyThe “EFFECT ASSIGN” (effect insert location) may have been set to “GUITAR/MIC.”→ If this is set to “

86RhythmCan’t hear rhythm soundsIs rhythm selected?→ Select [RHYTHM] mode, and press the CURSOR [ ] key. In the page that indicates the rhythm name, c

Appendices87USBYour computer does not recognize the D4Is the USB cable connected correctly? (→p.53)→ Re-connect the cable.Is the D4 in USB mode? (→p.5

Introduction 7 Printing conventions in this manual [ ]: Keys, and knobs on the panel of the D4 are enclosed in [square brackets].“ ”: Parameters th

88CrdRetryThe card cannot be detected correctly, or is in a state in which access is not possible.→ Insert a card. If a card is already inserted, turn

Appendices89EvntFullRecording is not possible, since there are not enough free events in the song.→ To increase the number of free events, use “DelV-T

90→ This will appear after the “CardFull” warning has appeared. If you select “Yes,” you will be unable to Undo, but the recording you just made will

Appendices91Rhythm pattern list*1*1123Metro01Metro025/4 5/4Metro01Metro02 6/4Metro01Metro028/4Metro01Metro02 1/8Metro01Metro02 2/8Metro01Metro02 3/8Me

92Specifications<Recorder section>Number of tracks: 4 tracks × 8 virtual tracks4 tracks simultaneous playback/2 tracks simultaneous playbackRecor

Appendices93LINEInput impedance: 22 kΩRated level –30dBu (INPUT LEVEL=Max)+4dBu (INPUT LEVEL=Min)Maximum level –18dBu (INPUT LEVEL=Max)+16dBu (INPUT L

94IndexAAC adapter... 17Auto Punch-In/Out... 32BBack up...

Appendices95Playback... 34Double-speed playback... 34Half-speed playback... 34Power ...

96Block diagramADGUITAREFFECTREC TRK1REC TRK2ADTRK1TRK2TRK3TRK4MASTEREFFECTFINALEFFECTRHYTHMINPUT1INPUT2INPUTLEVELGUITAR/MIC,INSERT/GTR+VO(TRACK ASSIG

1E1EOwner’s ManualD4 Owner's Manual E Cover A4015-2 Yanokuchi, Inagi-city, Tokyo 206-0812 Japan 2005 KORG INC.IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERSThis