Korg D32XD Quick Overview of Modes, Work with one of the demo songs as you tour the mode keys

D32XD EasyStart

Quick Overview of Modes

In this section, you’ll tour some powerful features of the D32XD while working with the 24bit/96k demo song. In the second section, you’ll create your own recording. Complete the first section now, so that you can become familiar with the main features, and get comfortable with navigation. You’ll find the well-designed top panel, TouchView display and dedicated knobs around the display make working with the D32XD a breeze!

Transport controls shown as follows:

[ ] = RECORD [ ] = PLAY [ ] = STOP [ ] = REWIND [ ] = FAST FORWARD

First, connect the AC power cable. Make sure that the MONITOR LEVEL knob or HEADPHONE level knob is turned down first, and then connect audio cables from the MONITOR OUT L/R jacks on the rear panel of the unit to your stereo powered monitor system (or connect headphones to the PHONES jack on the front panel). Press the [MAIN] power key on the rear panel Ä press the [ON] key (under the red standby light) on the top panel.

Work with one of the demo songs as you tour the mode keys:

!If the demo song “TAKE ME AWAY” is not already loaded in the D32XD, please restore it from the D32XD Factory Data

CD that came with the unit. To restore the data, see the Owner’s Manual page 84, and then come back to this guide to continue….

1.Press the [SONG] key then press the “SelectSong” tab in the display Ä press “001: TAKE ME AWAY”, and then press

“Select”.

2.Press the “Edit Song” tab Ä press “Copy”, and then press to highlight “A: 001” in the display Ä rotate the DIAL clockwise to the highest-numbered song displayed – this is the next available empty song location Ä press “Yes”, and then press “OK”.

3.Now to un-protect the copied demo song: Press “Protect” Ä press “OFF”, and then press “OK”. Note that the rest of the song edit functions are now visible and accessible in the display.

4.The song is set to loop continuously, but for the copied song, turn the loop feature off: Press the [REC/PLAY MODE] key located to the left of “LOOP” indicator (lit). Press “Loop Play” in the display to turn it off (unlit).

5. Press the [ ] key to start playback of the demo song. Slowly raise the MONITOR or PHONE level knob to a comfortable listening position.

[METER] Meter Track View

The Meter Track View displays regions of audio, levels for playback tracks, effects, output levels as well as the currently selected virtual tracks, track names and locate points.

As the song continues to play…

2.Press the [METER] key in the lower right corner of the adjustable display.

3.You can change this view to display CH-Input, Pre or Post Fader meter levels, and also select your choice of Track or Fader views. Try it: Press the “ ” popup button in the upper left corner of the display Ä under Select View: press “FaderView” then press “OK”. Now you’re viewing meter levels in addition to Fader and Pan settings for the song!

[CH VIEW] Channel View

This screen displays the settings and status of a single channel. Level, pan, effects, EQ, etc. are all accessible on one page!

1. Press the[ ] key to stop song playback.

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