Korg PXR4 Viewing and changing the time location, Creating/selecting a song, Recording

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Step 2. Creating/selecting a song

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Creating a new song

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Selecting a different song

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To select the next-numbered song

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To select the previous-numbered song

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Changing the name of a song

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To change the name of a song

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Step 3. Recording

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1.

Recording methods

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Recording on two tracks

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Additional recording

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Using virtual tracks to record

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Overdubbing – listening to the playback while you

 

 

record another track

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Punch-in/outre-recording a portion of a track

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Count-in–recordingafteraspecifiednumberofmeasures

 

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3. Bounce – combining multiple tracks

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Combining tracks 1–4 onto two tracks

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Combining three tracks and one external input source

 

onto one track

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Layering additional performances onto one track

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Step 4. Playback

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Playback

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Double-speed playback

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Half-speed playback

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Consecutive playback (Chain Play) – playing songs

 

 

one after another

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Other types of playback

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Step 5. Viewing and changing the time location

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1.

Switching the counter display

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2.

Changing the current time location

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3.

Using Marks to change the time location

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Registering a mark

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Changing the time location in order of the mark numbers

 

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Changing the time location in order of the locations

 

registered to each mark

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Deleting a mark

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Setting the InTime, OutTime, ToTime, and EndTime to

 

marked locations

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Step 6. Mixer adjustments

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1. Select a mixer parameter

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Adjusting the level (volume), pan (stereo position),

 

and send level

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Using the faders to adjust mixer settings

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Step 7. Using effects

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Using effects

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Using a guitar effect

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Using an insert effect

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Using a master effect

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Using a final effect

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Editing an effect

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Effect programs and chains

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Type and chain configuration

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Selecting the effect type and chain

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Editing an effect

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Using the faders to edit the effect

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Shortcuts using the [REC SELECT] keys

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Contents Page Power supply LocationInterference with other electrical devices HandlingTable of Contents Mixer adjustments Using effectsViewing and changing the time location Creating/selecting a songTempo/rhythm settings Song editingTrack editing MixdownRecord Recording settings UndoSys Undo settings Level Volume level adjustmentDelTrack Delete Track Delete data from a track ExpTrack Exp/Cmp Expand/compress aWhat is ? Troubleshooting MessagesRhythm pattern list Specifications Index Block diagramMain features Printing conventions in this manualFeatures of the PXR4 and their function Top panelSide panels Rear panel Front panelBottom panel Display screen Battery empty icon Display indicatorMixer indicator Effect assign indicator → p.67Connections Inserting/exchanging cardsInput OutputTurning the power on/off Power supply preparationsBattery empty indicator Turning the power onTurning on the display backlight Turning the power off Listening to the demo songsDemo song list Duck Teeth DM ProjectTurn the power on PreparationsConnect the included AC adapter to the DC 4.5V jack 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 songBasic operation Selecting and setting parametersSelecting modes Canceling an edit Undo/Redo Using the faders to select/set parametersEditing a parameter value Tuning Tuning your guitarCreating/selecting a song Creating a new songSelecting a different song To select the next-numbered songChanging the name of a song Select the song whose name you want to change→ 2. Selecting a different song Character that can be changed will blinkRecording Recording methodsRecording on two tracks Connect the input deviceUsing virtual tracks to record Additional recordingAdjust the recording level of your input device, and record Punch-in/out re-recording a portion of a trackRefer to 1. Recording methods steps 1 Select the track that you want to recordPress the Stop key to stop playback Count-in recording after a specified number of mea- suresSpecify the number of measures to be recorded Bounce combining multiple tracks Combining tracks 1-4 onto two tracksWhen you are finished recording, press the Stop key to stop Select the bounce modeBegin bounce recording Select the track for recordingPlayback PlaybackLayering additional performances onto one track Double-speed playbackSwitching the counter display Viewing and changing the time locationOther types of playback Changing the current time locationRegistering a mark Using Marks to change the time locationChanging the time location in order of the mark num- bers Enter Mark mode Deleting a markMove to the next or previous mark Select the mark that you want to deleteUsing the faders to adjust mixer settings Mixer adjustmentsSelect a mixer parameter Using effects Using effectsUsing a guitar effect Using an insert effectUsing a final effect Editing an effectEffect programs and chains Type and chain configurationSelecting the effect type and chain Editing an effectChain 4 This chain is suitable for mic input Chain 8 This chain contains a high-quality reverbUsing the faders to edit the effect Shortcuts using the REC Select keysSaving an effect program To save an effect programfile loaded at power-on Loading/saving an effect user fileTo save to a different effect user file Loading a different effect user fileTempo/rhythm settings Setting the tempo and time signaturePlaying rhythms Selecting and playing a rhythmSong editing Song editing operationsChanging the tempo of the rhythm Song Name naming a songTrack editing Track editing operationsDelete Song deleting a song Virtual Track selecting a virtual trackCopy Track copying a track When the display asks CopyOK?, press the CUR Select EditMode editing unit. For this example, select FastSelect the InTime Select the OutTimeInsert Track inserting a blank space Erase Track erasing a trackSelect the DestTrk Select EditMode. → Copy Track Select the InTime and OutTimeHere’s how to delete the In-Out region of track Delete Track deleting a trackSelect ErsTrack. Then press the Cursor right key Execute the operationExpansion/Compression expanding/compressing a track Select TimesCopy Virtual Track copying to a virtual track Select the InTime, OutTime, ToTime, and EndTimeSelect PitchFix Select the SrcVTrkAs an example, here’s how to delete virtual track C Delete Virtual Track deleting a virtual trackSelect the DestVTrk TrackUsing the sub input MixdownRecording onto a master tape Creating a stereo fileSaving to your computer Making USB connections to your computerCreating a stereo file Windows usersMacintosh users Saving song files via card Card management Recovering a damaged card Card RecoveryFormatting a card Format Locate P1. Location Counter counter displayCounter Fr FreeTime The recordable time on the currentlyP1. Tempo tempo setting SystemP2. EditSong Song editing operations NameSong Change the name of a songP3. EditTrk Track editing operations DelSong Delete a songTrack Select virtual tracks 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 trackP4. CardUtl Card-related functions CpyV-Trk Copy a virtual trackDelV-Trk Delete a virtual track CardInfo Information View card informationP5. System System-related settings Record Recording settings UndoSys Undo settingsP1. Effect Effect settings EffectP6. USB comm USB connections SelectEffect Select an effect programP2. Tuner Tuner function Mark MixerSendL Send level adjustment L ch SendR Send level adjustment R ch+ Display + Effect Assign+ Bounce REC Select ExitShift Store MarkTransport Keys MasterREW Rewind RECFF Fast Forward DRIVE/LMT Block Limiter Limiter Comp Bass CompOvdrv Bass Overdrive Dist Bass DistortionCABI/EQ Block 4x12 Vin 4x12 Vintage 4x12 Mdn 4x12 ModernLowEQ LOW EQ MidEQ MID EQTube2 TUBE2 Hi-Gain1 HI-GAIN1Hi-Gain1 HI-GAIN2 VntgDy Vintage DynamicModDelay MOD Delay StModDly Stereo MOD Delay Modulation BlockChorus Chorus StChorus Stereo Chorus Flanger Flanger StFlange Stereo FlangerPhaser Phaser StPhaser Stereo Phaser PitchSft Pitch Shifter StPitch Stereo Pitch ShifterOctave Octave 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 Effect does not apply Can’t record two tracks simultaneouslyGuitar/insert effect does not apply Master effect does not applyRhythm CardMessages Error messages EvntFull OutMarkFull No CardUndoOver To-Endx2Wr?STOP 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