Korg PXR4 Song editing operations, Changing the tempo of the rhythm, Song Name naming a song

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Operation

Changing the tempo of the rhythm

Each rhythm pattern has a tempo setting stored for it. To change the tempo, select the rhythm, and then edit “BPM” to set the tempo.

Step 9. Song editing

The PXR4 provides the following editing operations for managing songs.

Undo is not available for song edit operations.

1. Song editing operations

Song Name – naming a song

This operation changes the name of the currently selected song.

For the procedure, refer to “3. Changing the name of a song.” (→ p.24)

Song Copy – copying a song

This operation copies the currently selected song to create a new song.

Here’s how to copy song “1” to song “2.”

1Select the song (song “1”) that you want to copy. (→ p.23)

2Display the “EditSong” page.

Press the [SYSTEM] key, and then use the [CURSOR] up/down keys to select “EditSong,” and press the [CURSOR] right key.

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3Select the Copy operation.

Use the [CURSOR] up/down keys to select “Copy- Song,” and press the [CURSOR] right key.

4Select the copy destination song number (“Dest- Song”).

Turn the dial to select song “2,” and press the [CUR- SOR] right key.

5Execute the Copy operation.

The display will ask “CopyOK?” When you press the [CURSOR] right key, the copy operation will be exe- cuted.

If you press the [CURSOR] left key, you will return to the previous page. When the data has been copied, the

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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 Bottom panel Front panelRear panel Display screen Battery empty icon Display indicatorMixer indicator Effect assign indicator → p.67Connections Inserting/exchanging cardsInput OutputTurning the power on/off Power supply preparationsTurning on the display backlight Turning the power onBattery empty indicator 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 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 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 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 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 locationChanging the time location in order of the mark num- bers Using Marks to change the time locationRegistering a mark Enter Mark mode Deleting a markMove to the next or previous mark Select the mark that you want to deleteSelect a mixer parameter Mixer adjustmentsUsing the faders to adjust mixer settings 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 Formatting a card Format Recovering a damaged card Card RecoveryCard management 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. 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