Korg PXR4 Using effects, Using a guitar effect, Using an insert effect, Using a master effect

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Operation

Step 7. Using effects

The PXR4 provides 77 types of effects. It contains 100 pre- set and 100 user effect programs that combine these effects in various ways.

The preset memories contain effect programs created by professional musicians and studio engineers.

The user memories can hold effect programs that you yourself create by editing the presets.

There are four types of effect programs: guitar effects, insert effects, master effects, and final effects.

1. Using effects

Using a guitar effect

Use a guitar effect when you want to apply effects to a monaural input source such as guitar, bass guitar, or mic.

1Select the guitar effect.

Hold down the [SHIFT] key and press the [EFFECT/ TUNER] key to switch the “EFFECT ASSIGN” display to “GUITAR” (guitar effect).

2Connect your guitar, and press the [REC SELECT]

key for the track that you want to record. Refer to “1. Recording methods.” (→ p.25)

Make sure that the number of the track that you want to record is marked by a “ ” symbol in the display.

3Select an effect program.

Press the [EFFECT/TUNER] key to enter Effect mode, and use the dial to select an effect program.

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4Adjust the recording level, and record. Refer to “1. Recording methods.” (→ p.25)

If you have selected “GUITAR” for “EFFECT ASSIGN,” only one track can be selected for recording.

If you are using the internal mic, adjust the level with care so that acoustic feedback does not occur.

Using an insert effect

Use an insert effect when you want to apply effects to a stereo input source such as line input.

1Select the insert effect.

Hold down the [SHIFT] key and press the [EFFECT/ TUNER] key to switch the “EFFECT ASSIGN” display to “INSERT” (insert effect).

2Connect your input source, and press the [REC

SELECT] key for the tracks that you want to record. Refer to “1. Recording methods.” (→ p.25)

Make sure that the numbers of the tracks that you want to record are marked by a “ ” symbol in the display.

3Select an effect program, and record.

Refer to “Using a guitar effect,” steps 3 and 4 .

Using a master effect

One master effect is built-in. Use the “Send-L,” “Send-R” (→ p.35, 67) send level to adjust the depth of the effect. This is used mainly for spatial-type effects (such as reverb) or stereo modulation, to enhance the overall depth of the song, and to improve the balance.

1Select the master effect.

Hold down the [SHIFT] key and press the [EFFECT/ TUNER] key to switch the “EFFECT ASSIGN” display

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Contents Page Interference with other electrical devices Power supplyLocation HandlingTable of Contents Viewing and changing the time location Mixer adjustmentsUsing effects Creating/selecting a songTrack editing Tempo/rhythm settingsSong editing MixdownDelTrack Delete Track Delete data from a track Record Recording settings UndoSys Undo settingsLevel Volume level adjustment ExpTrack Exp/Cmp Expand/compress aRhythm pattern list Specifications What is ?Troubleshooting Messages Index Block diagramMain features Printing conventions in this manualFeatures of the PXR4 and their function Top panelSide panels Bottom panel Front panelRear panel Display screen Mixer indicator Battery empty iconDisplay indicator Effect assign indicator → p.67Input ConnectionsInserting/exchanging cards OutputTurning the power on/off Power supply preparationsTurning on the display backlight Turning the power onBattery empty indicator Demo song list Duck Teeth Turning the power offListening to the demo songs DM ProjectConnect the included AC adapter to the DC 4.5V jack Turn the power onPreparations Lower the PXR4’s Master faderCreate a new song → p.23 Song named NEW Song has now been createdRecord → p.25 Check the input levelPlayback → p.31 Counter time will move to the beginning of the songSelecting modes Selecting and setting parametersBasic operation Editing a parameter value Using the faders to select/set parametersCanceling an edit Undo/Redo Tuning Tuning your guitarSelecting a different song Creating/selecting a songCreating a new song To select the next-numbered song→ 2. Selecting a different song Changing the name of a songSelect the song whose name you want to change Character that can be changed will blinkRecording on two tracks RecordingRecording methods Connect the input deviceUsing virtual tracks to record Additional recordingRefer to 1. Recording methods steps 1 Adjust the recording level of your input device, and recordPunch-in/out re-recording a portion of a track Select the track that you want to recordSpecify the number of measures to be recorded Count-in recording after a specified number of mea- suresPress the Stop key to stop playback Bounce combining multiple tracks Combining tracks 1-4 onto two tracksBegin bounce recording When you are finished recording, press the Stop key to stopSelect the bounce mode Select the track for recordingLayering additional performances onto one track PlaybackPlayback Double-speed playbackOther types of playback Switching the counter displayViewing and changing the time location Changing the current time locationChanging the time location in order of the mark num- bers Using Marks to change the time locationRegistering a mark Move to the next or previous mark Enter Mark modeDeleting a mark Select the mark that you want to deleteSelect a mixer parameter Mixer adjustmentsUsing the faders to adjust mixer settings Using a guitar effect Using effectsUsing effects Using an insert effectEffect programs and chains Using a final effectEditing an effect Type and chain configurationChain 4 This chain is suitable for mic input Selecting the effect type and chainEditing an effect Chain 8 This chain contains a high-quality reverbSaving an effect program Using the faders to edit the effectShortcuts using the REC Select keys To save an effect programTo save to a different effect user file file loaded at power-onLoading/saving an effect user file Loading a different effect user filePlaying rhythms Tempo/rhythm settingsSetting the tempo and time signature Selecting and playing a rhythmChanging the tempo of the rhythm Song editingSong editing operations Song Name naming a songDelete Song deleting a song Track editingTrack editing operations Virtual Track selecting a virtual trackCopy Track copying a track Select the InTime When the display asks CopyOK?, press the CURSelect EditMode editing unit. For this example, select Fast Select the OutTimeSelect the DestTrk Insert Track inserting a blank spaceErase Track erasing a track Select EditMode. → Copy Track Select the InTime and OutTimeSelect ErsTrack. Then press the Cursor right key Here’s how to delete the In-Out region of trackDelete Track deleting a track Execute the operationExpansion/Compression expanding/compressing a track Select TimesSelect PitchFix Copy Virtual Track copying to a virtual trackSelect the InTime, OutTime, ToTime, and EndTime Select the SrcVTrkSelect the DestVTrk As an example, here’s how to delete virtual track CDelete Virtual Track deleting a virtual track TrackRecording onto a master tape Using the sub inputMixdown Creating a stereo fileCreating a stereo file Saving to your computerMaking USB connections to your computer Windows usersMacintosh users Saving song files via card Formatting a card Format Recovering a damaged card Card RecoveryCard management Counter LocateP1. Location Counter counter display Fr FreeTime The recordable time on the currentlyP2. EditSong Song editing operations P1. Tempo tempo settingSystem NameSong Change the name of a songTrack Select virtual tracks P3. EditTrk Track editing operationsDelSong Delete a song CpyTrack CopyTrack Copy a trackInsTrack Insert Track Insert blank space into a track ErsTrack Erase Track Erase data from a trackDelTrack Delete Track Delete data from a track ExpTrack Exp/Cmp Expand/compress a region of a trackDelV-Trk Delete a virtual track P4. CardUtl Card-related functionsCpyV-Trk Copy a virtual track CardInfo Information View card informationP5. System System-related settings Record Recording settings UndoSys Undo settingsP6. USB comm USB connections P1. Effect Effect settingsEffect SelectEffect Select an effect programP2. Tuner Tuner function Mark Mixer+ Display SendL Send level adjustment L chSendR Send level adjustment R ch + Effect Assign+ Bounce Shift REC SelectExit Store MarkTransport Keys MasterFF Fast Forward RECREW Rewind DRIVE/LMT Block Ovdrv Bass Overdrive Limiter LimiterComp Bass Comp Dist Bass DistortionCABI/EQ Block LowEQ LOW EQ 4x12 Vin 4x12 Vintage4x12 Mdn 4x12 Modern MidEQ MID EQHi-Gain1 HI-GAIN2 Tube2 TUBE2Hi-Gain1 HI-GAIN1 VntgDy Vintage DynamicChorus Chorus StChorus Stereo Chorus ModDelay MOD Delay StModDly Stereo MOD DelayModulation Block Flanger Flanger StFlange Stereo FlangerOctave Octave Phaser Phaser StPhaser Stereo PhaserPitchSft Pitch Shifter StPitch Stereo Pitch Shifter WahUp WAH UPAmbience Block NR/GATE Block Effect Program List Prog name Chain# ForEffect Chain List For each chain, the following effects can be selectedNR/GATE Troubleshooting Guitar/insert effect does not apply Effect does not applyCan’t record two tracks simultaneously Master effect does not applyRhythm CardMessages Error messages MarkFull EvntFullOut No CardWr?STOP To-Endx2UndoOver Rhythm pattern list Specifications Analog/digital input/output specificationsIncluded items Index Counter displayDouble-speed playback Half-speed playback Manual punch-in Manual punch-outBlock diagram TunerKorg INC
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