Korg D4 User Manual 2
Owner’s Manual
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Precautions
Location
Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction.
• In direct sunlight
• Locations of extreme temperature or humidity
• Excessively dusty or dirty locations
• Locations of excessive vibration
• Close to magnetic fields
Power supply
Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC outlet of the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an A C outlet of v oltage other than that
for which your unit is intended.
Interference with other electrical devices
Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.
Handling
To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the s witches or controls.
Care
If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use
liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or cleaning compounds or
flammable polishes.
Keep this manual
After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference.
Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment
•Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment. If liquid gets into the equipment, it could cause a breakdown, fire, or
electrical shock.
• Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment. If something does slip into the equipment, unplug the AC adapter from the
wall outlet. Then contact your nearest Korg dealer or the store
where the equipment was purchased.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
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Table of Contents
Introduction.............................................. 6
Main features ....................................................6
CompactFlash.............................................................6
Virtual tracks ..............................................................6
Effects...........................................................................6
Rhythm patterns.........................................................6
Additional features....................................................6
Printing conventions in this manual.....................7
Display screens in this manual.................................7
About your data .........................................................7
COPYRIGHT WARNING.................................................7
Features of the D4 and their function ..................8
1. Top panel.......................................................................8
2. Rear panel ...................................................................11
3. Side panels ..................................................................12
4. Display screen.............................................................13
Connections.....................................................15
1. Input ...........................................................................15
2. Output ........................................................................15
Inserting or removing a card ............................16
1.Inserting a card......................................................16
2.Removing a card ...................................................16
Cards that can be used with the D4.......................16
Card handling...........................................................16
Switching the power on/standby......................17
1. Preparing to turn on the power.................................. 17
Connecting the AC adapter.................................... 17
2. Turning the power on................................................. 17
3. Switching the power off.............................................. 18
Listening to the demo songs .............................19
Demo song list................................................................... 19
Quick start ..............................................20
1. Preparations................................................20
2. Turn the power on .......................................20
3. Create a new song.......................................21
4. Assign the input...........................................21
5. Select an effect ............................................22
6. Record ........................................................22
7. Playback.....................................................23
Operation ...............................................24
Step 1. Basic operation....................................24
1. Selecting modes .......................................................... 24
Play mode.................................................................24
Modes selected by the [MODE] knob................... 24
Sub-modes ................................................................24
2. Selecting and editing parameters ...............................25
Selecting a parameter.............................................. 25
Editing a parameter................................................. 25
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Using the [PAN] knobs to select/edit
parameters.................................................................26
Canceling an edit (Undo/Redo) ............................26
3. Tuning ........................................................................26
Tuning your guitar...................................................26
Tuning your acoustic guitar ...................................27
Step 2. Creating/selecting a song.....................28
1. Creating a new song ...................................................28
2. Selecting a different song............................................28
To select the previous-numbered song.................28
To select the next-numbered song.........................28
To select a song directly by name or number ......28
3. Changing the name of a song......................................29
To change the name of a song................................29
Step 3. Recording.............................................29
1. Recording methods......................................................29
Recording on two tracks .........................................29
2. Additional recording...................................................30
Using virtual tracks to record.................................30
Overdubbing — listening to the playback while
you record another track.........................................30
Punch-in/out — re-recording a portion
of a track....................................................................31
Auto Punch-In/Out — Re-recording a pre-
specified region of the track ...................................32
3. Combining multiple tracks .........................................33
Combining tracks 1–4 onto two tracks
— Mastering.............................................................33
Combining three tracks and an external source
onto one track — Bounce recording......................33
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Step 4. Playback..............................................34
1. Playback...................................................................... 34
Double-speed playback .......................................... 34
Half-speed playback................................................ 34
2. Playback extras........................................................... 34
Step 5. Viewing and changing the time location....35
1. Changing the format of the counter display............... 35
2. Changing the current time location ...........................35
3. Using locate points to change the time location......... 35
Registering the IN and OUT locate points........... 35
Moving to the IN or OUT points you registered 36
Setting the InTime and OutTime........................... 36
Step 6. Mixer adjustments................................36
1. Select a mixer parameter ............................................ 36
Adjusting the level (volume), and pan (stereo
position) .................................................................... 36
Step 7. Using effects ........................................37
1. Assigning and applying effects .................................. 37
Using a guitar/mic effect ....................................... 37
Using an insert/guitar+vocal effect...................... 37
Using the master effect ........................................... 38
Using the final effect ............................................... 38
2. Editing an effect.......................................................... 38
Effect programs and chains.................................... 38
Selecting the effect type and chain........................ 38
Editing an effect.......................................................39
3. Saving an effect program............................................ 39
To save an effect program ......................................39
4. Using the Favorite knob .............................................40
Using the Favorite knob to select an effect ..........40
Registering an effect to the Favorite knob ........... 40
5. Loading/saving an effect user file................................40
The file loaded at power-on....................................40
To save an effect user file........................................41
To load an effect user file........................................41
Initializing the effect user area...............................41
Step 8. Rhythm & tempo settings ......................42
1. Playing rhythm and metronome patterns...................42
Selecting and playing a rhythm pattern ...............42
Recording while listening to a rhythm pattern ...43
Changing the tempo of the rhythm.......................43
Step 9. Song editing.........................................43
1. Song editing operations ..............................................43
Song Name — naming a song................................43
Song Copy — copying a song ................................43
Delete Song — deleting a song...............................44
Step 10. Track editing ......................................45
1. Track editing operations................................................45
Copy Track — copying a track...............................45
Insert Track “InsTrack”
— inserting a blank space .......................................46
Erase Track “ErsTrack” — erasing a track ...........47
Delete Track “DelTrack” — deleting a track........48
Expansion/Compression — expanding/
compressing a track .................................................48
Copy Virtual Track “CpyV-Trk” — copying to a
virtual track...............................................................50
Delete Virtual Track “DelV-Trk” — deleting a
virtual track...............................................................50
Step 11. Mixdown...........................................51
1. Recording onto a master recorder............................... 51
2. Using the sub input.................................................... 51
3. Creating a stereo MP2 file.......................................... 52
Limitations for a stereo MP2 song ........................ 52
Creating a stereo MP2 file ...................................... 52
Step 12. Saving to your computer ....................52
1. Making USB connections to your computer.............. 53
Windows users......................................................... 53
Macintosh users .......................................................53
2. Saving song files via card........................................... 54
Contents of the card ................................................ 54
3. Card management ...................................................... 55
Recovering a damaged card: Card Recovery ......55
Formatting a card: Format...................................... 55
Mode parameters....................................56
REC MODE Select the recording mode...............56
SYSTEM...........................................................57
P.1 MixerSys: Mixer settings...........................................57
P.2 Foot SW: Foot switch settings....................................57
P.3 UndoSys: Undo settings............................................57
TRK EDIT: Track editing operations....................58
P.1 CpyTrack: Copy a track.............................................. 58
P.2 InsTrack: Insert blank space into a track....................58
P.3 ErsTrack: Erase data from a track.............................. 59
P.4 DelTrack: Delete data from a track.............................59
P.5 ExpTrack: Expand/compress a region of a track........59
P.6 CpyV-Trk: Copy a virtual track................................. 60
P.7 DelV-Trk: Delete a virtual track................................ 60
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V-Track............................................................61
RHYTHM..........................................................61
P.1 Rhythm Pattern..........................................................61
P.2 Tempo..........................................................................61
P.3 Beat.............................................................................61
P.4 RhythmLv: Rhythm volume.......................................61
LOCATE...........................................................62
SONG SEL: Song select.....................................62
P.1 Song Select: select a song............................................62
SONG EDIT......................................................63
P.1 NameSong: edit the song name...................................63
P.2 CopySong: copy a song...............................................63
P.3 DelSong: Delete a song...............................................63
NEW SONG: Creating a new song ...................64
P.1 SongGrade: specify the song grade.............................64
CARD ..............................................................64
P.1 CardInfo (Infomation): View card information..........64
P.2 CdFxSave: Saving an effect user file...........................64
P.3 CdFxLoad: Loading an effect user file.........................65
P.4 CdRecvey: Recover card data......................................65
P.5 CdFormat: Format a card............................................65
USB.................................................................65
Effect parameters.................................... 66
Effect types......................................................66
FX: Effects........................................................67
P.1 FxSelect: select an effect program...............................67
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P.2 DYNA: dynamics....................................................... 67
P.3 AMP: amplifier...........................................................68
P.4 CABI/EQ: cabinet/equalizer....................................... 68
P.5 MOD: modulation......................................................68
P.6 AMB: ambience.......................................................... 68
P.7 NR/GATE: noise reduction/gate................................ 68
P.8 ProgMVol: program master volume..........................68
P.9 FxRetLv: effect return level setting............................ 68
P.10 FxRetBal: effect return balance setting .................... 69
P.11 Rename: edit the name of the effect........................... 69
FX WRITE/PROG: save an effect.......................69
FX WRITE/KNOB: register an effect to
the Favorites knob...........................................69
PAN: pan........................................................70
PAN: adjust the pan (stereo position)............................... 70
RTM LVL: adjust the rhythm level ..................................70
SEND: adjust the send level .............................................70
RETURN: adjust the return level..................................... 70
Effect modules.........................................71
DYNA .............................................................71
1. LIMITER .............................................................71
2. WAH ................................................................ 71
3. COMP ...............................................................71
AMP................................................................72
1. AMP SIMULATOR/DRIVE ....................................72
2. BASS AMP SIMULATOR ......................................73
3. COMP, ACO .....................................................73
4. SYNTH .............................................................. 74
CABI/EQ .........................................................74
1. CABINET ...........................................................74
2. BASS CABINET ..................................................75
3. EQ ....................................................................76
4. MIC SIMULATOR ................................................77
MODULATION .................................................77
1. MODULATION ................................................... 77
AMBIENCE.......................................................79
1. DELAY ...............................................................79
2. AMBIENCE ........................................................79
NR/GATE ........................................................80
1. NR ....................................................................80
2. GATE ................................................................80
Effect Program List ...........................................81
Preset .................................................................................81
User ...................................................................................81
Effect Chain List................................................82
Appendices .............................................84
Troubleshooting...............................................84
No sound ................................................................84
Can’t hear the playback ...........................................84
Can’t hear the input sound .......................................84
[PAN] knobs don’t work ...........................................84
Can’t record ............................................................84
Effect does not apply ................................................85
Rhythm ...................................................................86
Card ....................................................................... 86
USB ........................................................................ 87
Messages........................................................87
Error messages..................................................................88
Rhythm pattern list...........................................91
Specifications ..................................................92
Index ..............................................................94
Block diagram.................................................96
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the KORG D4 Digital Recorder .
In order to take full advantage of the D4 and enjoy troublefree operation, please read this manual carefully. After you
have read this manual, please keep it for future reference.
Main features
The D4 is a digital multi-track recorder that uses “CompactFlash” as its recording and storage medium.
The D4 lets you record individual tracks using a guitar,
keyboard, mic, or other instruments, and then mix your
tracks into a completed song — all without requiring any
additional equipment. The D4 also contains a full complement of Editing tools such as copy, delete, expansion,
compression and more.
CompactFlash
CompactFlash provides a convenient and reliable media
format for recording and archiving your data. This solidstate media requires no bulky drive mechanism, keeping
the D4 quiet and portable. You can also use the USB connector to send the recorded data to your computer.
Virtual tracks
The D4 has four recording/playback tracks. Each track
provides 8 virtual tracks. These virtual tracks give you the
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equivalent of 32 tracks (4 tracks
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8) of multi-track record-
Effects
The built-in effect unit features Korg’s “ ” modeling
technology, and contains 100 different effect programs created by professional musicians and engineers. You can
also save 100 of your own original effect programs in the
user area.
Rhythm patterns
Metronome and PCM rhythm patterns are provided as
reference and to enhance your recordings.
Additional features
The D4 provides other functions such as a tuner and
assignable locate points to meet your recording needs.
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What is ?
(Resonant structure and Electronic circuit Modeling
System) is KORG’s proprietary sound modeling technology
which precisely reproduces the complex character and nature
of both acoustic and electric instruments as well as electronic
circuits in real world environments. emulates a wide
variety of sound generation characteristics including instrument bodies, speakers & cabinets, acoustic fields, microphones, vacuum tubes, transistors, etc.
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Printing conventions in this manual
[ ]: Keys, and knobs on the panel of the D4 are enclosed in
[square brackets].
“ ”: Parameters that appear in the display are enclosed in
double quotation marks.
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, : These symbols indicate cautions or advice.
Display screens in this manual
The parameter values appearing in the display screens
printed in this manual are only examples, and may not be
the same as what appears in the display of your D4.
About your data
The contents of memory may be lost if an unexpected
malfunction occurs, so be sure to make a backup of any
important data. Korg Corporation can take no responsibility for any damages due to loss of data.
...: Steps in a procedure are indicated as
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COPYRIGHT WARNING
This professional device is intended only for use with works
for which you yourself own the copyright, for which you have
received permission from the copyright holder to publicly perform, record, broadcast, sell, and duplicate, or in connection
with activities which constitute “fair use” under copyright
law. If you are not the copyright holder, have not received permission from the copyright holder , or have not engaged in fair
use of the works, you may be violating copyright law, and
may be liable for damages and penalties. If you are unsure
about your rights to a work, please consult a copyright attorney.
KORG TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY
INFRINGEMENT COMMITTED THROUGH USE OF
KORG PRODUCTS.
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Features of the D4 and their function
1. Top panel
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1. [INPUT 2] mic input jack
You can connect a mic to this balanced XLR jack. If
you use this jack, set the rear panel [INPUT 2] switch
to “EXT (MIC).”
2. MIC (internal mic)
3. INPUT LEVEL [1], [2] knobs
These knobs adjust the level of the inputs. The optimal
setting is the highest level that does not cause the
LEDs to light.
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You may hear hum or noise if you raise the INPUT LEVEL [1],
[2] knob levels when nothing is connected to the input jacks.
4. TRACK ASSIGN [1], [2] keys
These keys assign are used to assign the signal from
the [INPUT 1] and [INPUT 2] jacks to tracks. The
[INPUT 1] jack corresponds to the TRACK ASSIGN [1]
key, and the [INPUT 2] jack corresponds to the [2] key.
When you press one of the TRACK ASSIGN keys, that
key will light. Next, press the [P AN] knob corresponding to the destination track. Both the REC SELECT
LED and TRACK ASSIGN keys will light, indicating
the input jack is assigned to that track.
TUNER
To access the Tuner mode, press the TRACK ASSIGN
[1], [2] keys simultaneously. The tuner function lets
you tune an external instrument. Since the effects are
bypassed in Tuner mode, this provides a way for you
to compare the sound with the effects on or bypassed.
The Tuner function will not operate during playback or during record-standby.
5. [PRE/FAVE] (favorite) knob
Turn this knob to select the effect you want to use.
You can register your eleven favorite effects to this
knob, and select them simply by turning the knob.
When the D4 is shipped from the factory, the eleven
effects printed on the panel are the effects assigned to
this knob. To assign your own favorites, refer to “Step
7. Using effects” in the Operation section.
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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 an effect, press this key to save
your custom settings.
8. FX [GUITAR/MIC] key
Press this key to apply an insert effect to the input as
it’s being recorded. If this key is lit, the effect is being
applied. If you press the lit key, the effect will be
bypassed. If you press and hold the key , the ef fect will
turn off.
Only one track can be recorded at a time when you’re using
this effect.
9. FX [INSERT/GTR+VO] key
Press this effect if you want to apply a dual-input
insert effect (to process the sound while it’s being
recorded), for example when using stereo input or
when recording a guitar and vocal duo. If this key is
lit, the effect is being applied. If you press the lit key,
the effect will be bypassed. If you press and hold the
key, the effect will turn off.
10.FX [MASTER] key
Press this key if you want to apply a send/return master
effect during playback or when bouncing or mixing tracks.
If this key is lit, the effect is being applied. If you press the
lit key, the effect will be bypassed. If you press and hold
the key, the effect will turn off.
11.FX [FINAL] key
Press this key if you want to apply a final effect during
playback
is lit, the effect is being applied. If you press the lit key ,
the effect will be bypassed. If you press and hold the
key, the effect will turn off.
or when bouncing or mixing tracks
. If this key
12.Display
This area displays recording and playback level
meters, time information (locate), page information,
and various other parameters.
13.[PAN] knobs (REC SELECT/FX EDIT)
These knobs adjust the panning of each track and the
rhythm level. Depending on the selected mode and the
[SEL] key, you can also press these knobs to switch the
status of each track between playback and recording.
When editing an effect, pressing down on each knob
will select a specific block within the effect chain.
14.Faders
These adjust the volume levels. A fader position of
about “7” on the scale is unity level (recording and playback will be at the same level). At this time, an indication of “-U-” will briefly appear in the value indicator.
1, 2, 3, 4
These faders adjust the volume level of each track. For
tracks not selected for recording by “REC SELECT,”
the faders adjust the playback volume level. For tracks
selected by “REC SELECT,” the faders adjust the
recording level of the input signal.
MASTER
This fader adjusts the volume level of the master L/R
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bus. During playback, the sound is output from the
[MASTER OUT] jacks at the volume specified by this
fader. If you’ve selected “BOUNCE,” “MASTERING,”
or “MP2” as the “REC MODE,” this fader adjusts the
overall recording level of the tracks selected by “REC
SELECT.”
15.[VALUE] dial
Use this to select parameters or edit their values.
Pressing down on this dial has the same result as
pressing the CURSOR [ ] key.
16.[MODE] knob
Use this knob to select a specific mode. (→p.24)
17.[EXIT] key
This key returns you to a specific page for each mode
or page. Press it to cancel the selected operation when
editing (i.e., when the “EDIT” indication is lit), or to
return from Effect or Tuner mode to the mode selected
by the [MODE] knob.
18.[STORE] key
Press this key to register a specific point in the song
(time location) to the [IN (LOC1)] or [OUT (LOC2)]
(locate point) keys. When renaming a song, press this
key to assign the name and store the song. For details
on how to register a time location, refer to “3. Using
locate points to change the time” in “Step 5. Viewing
and changing the time” of the Operation section.
19.[IN (LOC1)], [OUT (LOC2)] (locate point) keys
Pressing these keys moves the song to their stored time
location. After pressing the [STORE] key, press one of
these keys to store the current time location to that key.
In the auto-punch record mode (the [PUNCH] key will
be lit), recording will automatically begin and end
(punch-in/out) at the times specified by these keys.
The times registered to these keys are also used for
track editing (“TRK EDIT” mode) and for auto-punch
recording (See “Step 3. Re-recording a specified time
region of a track: Auto punch-in/out.”) For details on
how to register a time location, refer to “3. Using
locate points to change the time” in “Step 5. Viewing
and changing the time” of the Operation section.
20.[PUNCH] key
This key turns auto-punch recording on/off.
On (key lit): Auto-punch recording .
Off (key unlit): Conventional recording.
For details on using auto-punch recording, refer to
“Re-recording a specified time region of a track: Auto
punch-in/out” in “Step 3. Recording” of the Operation section.
21.CURSOR [ ], [ ] keys
Use these keys to move between pages in the display.
The key(s) will light to indicate the direction(s) in
which it is possible to move.
22.[SEL] key
Use this key to select the function of the [PAN] knobs.
The display shows the currently selected function.
23.TRANSPORT keys
Use these keys to operate the recorder (e.g., play, record).
PLAY
This plays the currently selected song.
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If 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 [PLAY] key will remain lit during playback or
recording.
If you press this key during playback, the playback
will slow down to half-speed - without changing the
pitch - making it easy to play along with a difficult
phrase as you practice.
While setting the In, Out, To, or End times in track
editing, you can press this key to play back approximately two seconds from that time location.
REC
Pressing this key will arm the D4 for recording (recordready mode). The key will blink. In order to enter
record-ready mode, you need to press the [PAN]
knob(s) for the track(s) you wish to record - the selected
track’s LED will light. When you then press the [PLAY]
key, the key will light and recording will begin.
STOP
This key stops the recording or playback; the recorder
will stop.
If you press this key while already stopped, the song
will be saved and you will return to the beginning of
that song.
REW (Rewind)
This key moves to the beginning of the song. If you
press and hold this key during playback, the time
location will move rapidly toward the beginning of
the song.
FF (Fast Forward)
If you press and hold this key during playback, the
time location will move rapidly toward the end of the
song.
24.[UNDO] key
Use this key to undo the most recent recording or
track editing operation, or to cancel the Undo operation (i.e., “redo”)
After performing a recording or editing operation,
you can press the [UNDO] key to return to the state
prior to executing that operation.
In order to use this function, the “SYSTEM” mode “UNDO”
page setting “AutoUndo” must be turned “On.”
Undo information is preserved until you perform the next
recording or track editing operation.
2. Rear panel
1. [INPUT 1] switch
Set this switch for the type of device connected to the
[INPUT 1] jack.
GTR: Use this setting if you’ve connected a guitar or
bass guitar.
MIC: Use this setting if you’ve connected a mic.
LINE: Use this setting if you’ve connected a line-level
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device (e.g., the output of a keyboard or effect processor).
2. [INPUT 1] jack
You can connect a guitar, bass, or keyboard to this
monaural phone jack.
3. [INPUT 2] switch
Set this switch for the type of device connected to the
[INPUT 2] jack.
(MIC) INT: Use this setting if you’re using the D4’s
internal mic.
(MIC) EXT: Use this setting if you’re using the
[INPUT 2] jack at mic level. This is appropriate for a
mic input.
LINE: Use this setting if you’re using the [INPUT 2]
jack at line level. This is appropriate for a line-level
device. In this case, you can’t use the top panel
[INPUT 2] mic input jack.
4. [INPUT 2] jack
You can connect a line-level device (e.g., the output of
a keyboard or effect processor) here. You can also use
this with the [INPUT 1] jack for stereo input. This is a
monaural phone jack.
When you use this jack, you can’t use the top panel
[INPUT 2] mic input jack.
5. [MASTER OUT] jack
These jacks output the stereo audio signal. Connect
the D4 to your external monitor system or recording
equipment via these RCA-style jacks.
6. [PUNCH IN/OUT] jack
You can connect a pedal switch (sold separately: PS-1)
to this jack for perform punch-in/out recording.
7. [USB] connector
Use a USB cable to connect the D4 to your computer.
(→p.53)
8. [DC 9V] connector
Connect the included AC adapter to this connector.
9. [POWER] switch
This switches the D4 between On and standby.
3. Side panels
1. CARD slot
Insert CompactFlash media into this slot.
2. [PHONE] jack
Connect a pair of stereo headphones to this 1/8" miniphone jack.
3. [PHONE LEVEL] knob
This knob adjusts the volume level of the headphones.
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4. Display screen
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1. Page parameter display/Location counter display
This area displays the current time location and
parameter information.
2. Page guide display
This area shows in which direction you can move
(using the [CURSOR] keys) to access additional pages.
3. Value display
This area shows the value of the parameter being
edited, or information regarding the page or program.
4. EDIT icon
This icon will be shown when it is possible to use the
[VALUE] dial to edit the value of the selected parameter.
5. Free icon
This icon is shown when the value display is indicating the remaining space on the card.
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6. Fx icon
This icon is shown when the value display is indicating the number of the currently selected effect and its
effect chain.
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7. Song icon
This icon is shown when the value display is indicating the number of the currently selected song and the
grade (recording quality) of that song.
8. Level meter
This area indicates the input/recording and output/
playback level of each track.
9. Card access icon
This icon is shown when data is being written to or
read from the CompactFlash card.
Never turn off the power when the card access icon is displayed. Doing so may destroy not only the currently selected
song, but also the data in the card as well as the card itself.
10.Original value icon
When the current value of the parameter being edited
is the same as its stored value, the “ORIG” icon will
appear.
11.Undo/Redo icons
These icons will appear when the undo/redo functions are available.
12.[PAN] knob icon
These icons indicate the current function of the [PAN]
knobs.
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13.Record mode icon
These icons indicate the current recording mode. Set
the [MODE] knob to “REC MODE” and use the
[VALUE] dial to select the appropriate recording
mode.
INPUT: The input signal will be recorded. This is the
normal recording mode.
BOUNCE: In the BOUNCE recording mode, up to
three tracks of playback and one external input can be
bounced (mixed) down to one track; or you can chose
to have two tracks of playback and two external
inputs to be bounced down to two tracks.
MASTERING: In the MASTERING recording mode,
all four tracks of playback can be mixed down onto
one or two of the tracks.
MP2: In this mode, four tracks of playback will be converted to a two-track MP2 stereo file (without overwriting the existing four tracks).
14.Effect chain
This icons in this area indicate the on/off status of
each of the modules in an effect chain.
15.Effect parameters
These icons will appear to indicate that editable
parameters exist for the selected effects. Use the [PAN]
knobs to edit these parameters. The indicator for the
parameter currently being edited will blink.
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Connections
[MASTER OUT]
Powered monitor
speakers, etc.
The diagram below shows basic connections for the D4.
Adapt these instructions as appropriate for your equipment, and make the necessary connections.
The power must be turned off while you make connections.
1. Input
Set the [INPUT 1] and [INPUT 2] switches appropriately
for the input device you’ve connected. (→p.11)
Connecting a guitar
[INPUT 1] GTR
Connecting a line-level device
[INPUT 1] LINE
[INPUT 2] LINE
Connecting a mic (to the XLR jack)
Mic
2:HOT
1:GND
3:COLD
2. Output
Introduction
[INPUT 2] (MIC) EXT
OUTPUT L/R
CD player, cassette deck, etc.
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Inserting or removing a card
In order to record on the D4, you will need a CompactFlash card (which we’ll refer to simply as a “card” in this
manual).
1. Inserting a card
Insert the card with the label facing upward. Firmly
push the card all the way into the card slot.
Be careful to insert the card in the correct direction.
2. Removing a card
Grasp the ridge located on the underside of the card,
and pull it out toward yourself.
Never insert or remove the card while the power is on.
Doing so may damage the card.
The card may be damaged if you use excessive force when
inserting or removing it.
Cards that can be used with the D4
The D4 can use CompactFlash cards of capacities ranging
from 16 MB to 2 GB. Never attempt to use any other type
of CompactFlash card, since this may cause the D4 to stop
working.
Card handling
Do not bend the card, or subject it to strong physical shock
or high temperatures.
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Switching the power on/standby
1. Preparing to turn on the power
Before you connect the power supply, make sure that the
[POWER] switch is set to the STANDBY position.
Connecting the AC adapter
Plug the connector of the included AC adapter firmly into
the [DC 9V] input connector. Then connect the AC adapter
to an AC power outlet.
Never use any AC adapter other than the included one.
AC
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2. Turning the power on
Here’s the correct way to turn on the power of the D4 and
any other connected devices.
1 Lower the [MASTER] fader to 0.
Also lower the volume of any connected external
devices to the minimum setting.
2 Turn on the power of any connected external
devices.
Turn on the power of external input devices such as a
keyboard that will be sending audio to the D4.
3 Turn on the power of the D4.
Turn the [POWER] switch on.
The song that had been selected when the power was last
turned off will be selected.
The start-up screen will appear in the display.
If the start-up screen does not appear when you turn on the
power, check the following points.
• AC adapter is connected, and CompactFlash card is
inserted in the correct direction
4 Turn the on the power of any external output devices
such as your audio monitor system.
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3. Switching the power off
Make sure that operations such as song playback or
recording are completed, and turn off the power by
reversing the “Turning the power on” procedure from the
previous page.
Before you power-off, you must press the [ST OP] key to save
the song to the card.
Turn the volume of all connected devices to the minimum
setting, and turn off each power switch in order, beginning
with the last device that receives the audio signal.
Never turn off the power when the card access icon is displayed. Doing so will destroy not only the selected song, but
may also destroy the songs on the card as well as the CompactFlash itself.
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Listening to the demo songs
The included card contains demo songs. Here’s how you
can listen to these demo songs.
1 Connect headphones or a monitor amp to the D4.
(→p.15)
2 Turn on the power of the D4. (→p.17)
3 Set the [TRACK] fader of the D4 to 7, and the [MAS-
TER] fader to 0.
4 Select the song that you want to play back.
(→p.28: Step 2 “2. Selecting a different song”)
5 Press the [PLAY] key to begin playback.
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6 Slowly raise the [MASTER] fader to adjust the vol-
ume level.
If you are using headphones, raise the [MASTER]
fader to about 6, and then use the [PHONE LEVEL]
knob to make adjustments.
7 When the demo song has finished playing, press the
[STOP] key to stop playback.
Demo song list
“BOA BLUES”
Written and performed by Rob Math
© 2004 KORGinc. -all rights reserved.“Duck Teeth”
Setting
Tr1 Tr2 Tr3 Tr4
PANL5R25 Center Center
FADER 85 85 85 85
FINAL EFFECT P63: Room_RV
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Quick start
If you just can’t wait to get started, this section will explain
how to connect your guitar, recor d your playing on one track,
and then play it back.
1. Preparations
Insert the card
Insert the card (CompactFlash) into the card slot.
(→p.16)
The CompactFlash card that came with your D4 is
already formatted and contains the demo songs. However, if you are using a new CompactFlash card, you
will need to format it before you begin recording.
(→p.55)
If you format the CompactFlash card that was included
with the D4, you will lose all the demo data (demo song
and effect data) that it contained.
Connect your guitar
Connect a shielded cable (mono phone plug) to your
guitar. Connect the other end of the cable to the D4’s
[INPUT1] jack.
Set the D4’s [INPUT1] switch to GTR.
Connect your headphones
Connect your headphones to the D4’s [PHONE] jack.
Set the [PHONE LEVEL] knob to 0.
If you want to connect an amp or audio system, refer to
p.15.
2. Turn the power on
Connect the AC adapter
Connect the included AC adapter to the [DC 9V] jack.
Set the [MASTER] fader to “0”
Lower the D4’s [MASTER] fader.
Turn the power on
Turn on the [POWER] switch located on the rear panel
of the D4, and the start-up screen will appear in the
display.
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Quick start
3. Create a new song
Set the [MODE] knob to “NEW SONG”
If no songs have been recorded on the card, then
“MakeNew!” will appear automatically.
Specify the song grade
The display indicates “SngGrade.”
Use the [VALUE] dial to select the grade (recording
quality) of the new song you’re going to create.
Create the song
Press the CURSOR [ ] key. An empty song named
“NEW SONG” has now been created.
Press the [EXIT] key
The D4 will be in Play mode.
4. Assign the input
Press the TRACK ASSIGN [1] key
The key will light.
Select the recording track
By default, track 1 is automatically selected as the
recording track; the TRACK ASSIGN [1] key and REC
SELECT [1] LED will light. If you want to select a track
other than track 1 as the recording track, press the
[PAN] knob corresponding to that track to select it.
Set the input level
Adjust INPUT LEVEL [1] as you watch the LED. Set
the level as high as possible without letting the LED
light red.
Set the monitoring level
Gradually raise the [TRACK 1] fader as you watch the
level meter [1], and make sure that you are hearing
sound. Use the [MASTER] fader and [PHONE] knob
to adjust the monitor volume.
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5. Select an effect
6. Record
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Press the [GUITAR/MIC] key
The guitar/mic effects will appear.
Use the [VALUE] dial to select an
effect program
Play your guitar to hear the sound.
Edit an effect module
Press the [PAN] knob for one of the effect modules
within the selected effect chain, and then turn the
[VALUE] dial to select that effect module. You can
turn the [PAN] knobs to edit the value of the parameters in that module.
Press the [EXIT] key
You will return to Play mode.
Adjust the recording level
Use the [TRACK 1] fader to adjust the recording level.
While you watch level meter [1], gradually raise the
fader as far as possible without allowing the level to
reach CLIP. Use the [MASTER] fader and [PHONE]
knob to adjust the monitor volume.
Arm the D4 for recording
Press the [REC] key to put the D4 into record-ready
mode. The [REC] key will blink.
Record!
When you are ready to perform, press the [PLAY] key.
Recording will start, and you may begin playing your
instrument. During recording, the [REC] key and
[PLAY] key will be lit.
Stop recording
When you’re finished performing, press the [STOP]
key. Recording will stop, and the [REC] key and
[PLAY] key will go dark.
7. Playback
Press the [REW] key
The time location will return to the beginning of the
song.
Disarm the recording track
If the [REC SELECT] LED of the track you specified as
the recording track in “4. Record” is still lit, press the
[PAN] knob corresponding to that track again, and
the LED will go dark.
Listen to the recording
Press the [PLAY] key. Playback will begin. During
playback, the [PLAY] key will be lit.
Use the [MASTER] fader to adjust the volume.
Stop the playback
To stop playback, press the [STOP] key. Playback will
stop, and the [PLAY] key will go dark. To listen again,
repeat steps 1–4.
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Operation
Step 1. Basic operation
This section explains basic operation of the D4.
1. Selecting modes
The functions of the D4 are organized into eleven modes
selected by the [MODE] knob; and four sub-modes (Effect,
Effect Write, Tuner, and Punch-Rec) accessed by pressing
to various keys.
You can access one of the sub-modes from any mode simply by pressing the corresponding key. If a sub-mode is
selected, you can press the [EXIT] key to return to the
mode currently selected by the [MODE] knob.
Play mode
This is the default mode that the D4 will enter when you
first turn the power on. Here you can play back and
record a song. The display shows a counter.
Modes selected by the [MODE] knob
Turn the [MODE] knob to select a mode. If you turn the
[MODE] knob while a sub-mode is selected, The D4 will
enter the newly selected mode after you exit the submode.
REC MODE (Record Mode)
This mode is used to specify the recording mode (e.g.,
bounce or stereo MP2 conversion).
SYSTEM
This mode is used to make basic settings for the recorder.
TRK EDIT (Track Edit)
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This mode is used to perform track editing operations
such as Copy or Erase.
V-TRK (Virtual Track)
This mode is used to select virtual tracks.
RHYTHM
This mode is used to specify the tempo and to select
rhythm and metronome patterns.
LOCATE
In this mode, you can move to a different time location within
the song.
SONG SEL (Song Select)
Use this mode when you want to select a different song.
SONG EDIT
This mode is used to perform song editing operations
such as Name, Copy, and Delete.
NEW SONG
Use this mode when you want to create a new song.
CARD
This mode is used to perform card-related operations.
USB
This mode is used to exchange data with your computer
via USB.
Sub-modes
Effect
Press the FX [GUITAR/MIC], [INSERT/GTR+VO], [MASTER], or [FINAL] key to enter the Effect sub-mode in
order to select or edit effects. The key that you selected
will be lit, and this will determine the location at which
the effect is inserted and the effect types that are available.
Write
Press the FX WRITE [KNOB] key or the [PROG] key to
access the Write sub-mode. The [KNOB] key lets you register the selected effect to the Favorites knob. The [PROG] key
lets you rename an effect and write it into the D4’s internal
memory.
Operation
Tuner
Press the TRACK ASSIGN [1] key and [2] key simultaneously to access the Tuner sub-mode. Next, use the
TRACK ASSIGN [1] key or [2] key to select the input
([INPUT 1] or [INPUT 2]) signal that you want to send to
the tuner.
Punch Rec
Press the [PUNCH] key to select the Punch Rec sub-mode
if you want to use auto-punch recording. Auto-punch
recording will occur from the time location specified by
the [IN (LOC1)] key to the time location specified by the
[OUT (LOC2)] key.
2. Selecting and editing parameters
Selecting a parameter
After you’ve selected a mode using the [MODE] knob, use
the [CURSOR] keys to move to the page containing the
parameter that you wish to edit.
The page guide indication shows whether more pages
exist in each direction. T o move to another page, press the
[CURSOR] key for that direction.
Editing a parameter
If the displayed page contains a parameter whose value
you can edit, the value display will blink and the edit icon
will appear. Turn the [VALUE] dial to edit the parameter.
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Using the [PAN] knobs to select/edit parameters
The [PAN] knobs can be used to edit the value of certain
parameters.
Use the [SEL] key to switch the function of the [PAN]
knobs. An icon in the display indicates the parameter that
can currently be edited.
AMP/FX: If you press the FX [GUITAR+MIC], [INSERT/
GTR+VO], [MASTER], or [FINAL] key, the [PAN] knobs
will edit effect parameters 1–5.
SEND: If you press the [SEL] key to select SEND (and the
[MASTER] key is lit), the [PAN] knobs will control the
master sends and return.
If you use the [PAN] knobs to edit parameters in this way,
the physical position of the [PAN] knobs will no longer
match the actual panning of each track.
Canceling an edit (Undo/Redo)
After performing a track editing operation, you can use
the Undo function to return to the condition prior to executing the edit. If the undo icon “ ” is shown, you can
press the [UNDO] key to execute the Undo function. After
undoing, the Redo icon “ ” will light, and you can use
the same operation to Redo the edit, returning to the condition prior to executing Undo.
The Undo/Redo function also provides a convenient way
to compare the original version to the edited version,
allowing you to be sure the edit delivered the result that
you wanted.
In order to use this function, the System mode “UndoSys”
page setting “AutoUndo” must be turned “On.” (→p.57)
Undo is maintained until the next time you record or perform a track editing operation.
3. Tuning
The D4 has a built-in tuner function. This lets you tune an
instrument that is connected to the [INPUT 1] or [INPUT
2] jack, or tune an instrument using the internal mic.
Tuning your guitar
1 Connect your guitar to the [INPUT 1] jack.
Set the [INPUT 1] switch to GTR.
2 Enter Tuner mode.
Press the TRACK ASSIGN [1] key and [2] key simultaneously.
3 Verify the input.
The [INPUT 1] LED will blink.
If the input level is too low, adjust the INPUT LEVEL [1]
knob.
4 Tune your instrument.
Make sure that your guitar is connected to the
[INPUT 1] jack, and play a string on your guitar. The
character display area of the screen will function as a
tuning meter, and will display the note name.
Tune the string while watching the amount of tuning
difference (displayed in units of cents) and the meter
in the display.
The reference pitch frequency is A=440 Hz.
When the tuning is correct
If you do not want the sound to be heard while tuning, set
the [MASTER] fader to 0.
5 Exit Tuner mode.
Press the [EXIT] key to exit Tuner mode.
Tuning your acoustic guitar
Here’s how you can use the D4’s internal mic to tune your
acoustic guitar.
1 Select the internal mic.
Set the [INPUT 2] switch to (MIC) INT.
2 Enter Tuner mode.
Press the TRACK ASSIGN [1] key and [2] key simultaneously.
3 Select the input.
Press the TRACK ASSIGN [2] key. The [INPUT 2] jack
will be selected, and its LED will blink.
If the input level is too low, adjust the INPUT LEVEL [2]
knob.
4 Tune your instrument.
5 Exit Tuner mode.
Press the [EXIT] key to exit Tuner mode.
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Step 2. Creating/selecting a song
1. Creating a new song
Before you can begin recording, you must create a new
blank song.
1 Set the [MODE] knob to “NEW SONG.”
2 Select the song grade.
The display will indicate “SngGrade.”
Use the [VALUE] dial to select the song grade (recording quality) that’s appropriate for the desired recording quality and/or time.
Eco(Economy) Extended-length recording. Select this
when you want to record for an extended
time.
Std(Standard) Standard. Normally you will select this
grade.
Hiq(High Quality) High audio quality. Select this when you
want to record at a high audio quality. The
available recording time will be shorter.
The song grade that you select here cannot be changed after
the song is created.
3 Create the song.
After you’ve used the [VALUE] dial to select the song
grade, press the CURSOR [ ] key. A song named
“NEW SONG” will be created following the highest
existing song number.
If you decide not to create a new song, press the [EXIT] key.
2. Selecting a different song
To select the previous-numbered song
Hold down the [STOP] key and press the [REW] key
to move to the beginning of the next lower-numbered
song.
To select the next-numbered song
Hold down the [STOP] key and press the [FF] key to
move to the beginning of the next higher-numbered
song.
To select a song directly by name or number
1 Set the [MODE] knob to “SONG SEL”.
The name and number of the currently selected song
is displayed.
2 Use the [VALUE] dial to display the desired song
name and number.
3 Press the CURSOR [ ] key to select the song.
When you switch songs, each track will be at the volume
level at which the faders were when you switched songs.
Depending on the state of the faders, the playback volume
might be excessive, so please use caution.
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