Korg PXR4 Mixdown, Recording onto a master tape, Using the sub input, Creating a stereo ﬁle

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Step 11. Mixdown

“Mixdown” refers to the process of using the faders and effects to adjust the sound recorded on each track (→ p.36), and recording the resulting data on a two-channel recorder (DAT recorder, MD recorder, cassette tape recorder, etc.) to create a ﬁnished song.

1.Recording onto a master tape

1Check the completed song.

Adjust the level and pan etc. of each track, and play back to check the song.

2Connect your external recording device.

Connect the [LINE OUT] jack of the PXR4 to your tape recorder or MD recorder, etc.

3Begin mixdown.

Start recording on your external recording device, and play back the PXR4.

2.Using the sub input

If you want to play along with the playback of the four tracks, you can use the external input as a sub input that is added directly to the master button.

1Connect your external input device to the input jack.

2Select the sub input setting.

Press the [SYSTEM] key, and use the [CURSOR] up/ down keys to display the “System” page. Then press the [CURSOR] right key to display the “MixerSys” page. Now press the [CURSOR] right key to display

Operation

the “SubIn” (sub input setting) page. Use the dial to turn the value indicator “On.”

If the input is monaural, it will be input to the L channel.

3. Creating a stereo ﬁle

A completed song that you have ﬁnished recording can be converted into a stereo MP2 song ﬁle that can be played on your computer. A song that is created in this way can be played back on the PXR4, but there are several limita- tions on how it can be edited.

Limitations for a stereo MP2 song

•Basic operations that are not possible Recording (including additions or bounce) Track editing

Adding, changing, or editing effects

•Locate mode

The “Free Time” display will indicate the time avail- able for stereo recording at the recording grade of the original song of this stereo ﬁle.

• System mode

In the “Card Utl” page, only Card Info, Recovery, and Format can be used.

The contents of the “System” page cannot be edited.

• Mixer mode

Editing can be performed as usual, but saving is not possible.

• Mark mode

Marks cannot be registered or added.

Marks registered in the original song will be ignored.

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Contents Page Location Power supplyInterference with other electrical devices HandlingTable of Contents Using effects Mixer adjustmentsViewing and changing the time location Creating/selecting a songSong editing Tempo/rhythm settingsTrack editing MixdownLevel Volume level adjustment Record Recording settings UndoSys Undo settingsDelTrack Delete Track Delete data from a track ExpTrack Exp/Cmp Expand/compress aTroubleshooting Messages What is ?Rhythm pattern list Specifications Index Block diagramPrinting conventions in this manual Main featuresTop panel Features of the PXR4 and their functionSide panels Bottom panel Front panelRear panel Display screen Display indicator Battery empty iconMixer indicator Effect assign indicator → p.67Inserting/exchanging cards ConnectionsInput OutputPower supply preparations Turning the power on/offTurning on the display backlight Turning the power onBattery empty indicator Listening to the demo songs Turning the power offDemo song list Duck Teeth DM ProjectPreparations Turn the power onConnect the included AC adapter to the DC 4.5V jack Lower the PXR4’s Master faderSong named NEW Song has now been created Create a new song → p.23Check the input level Record → p.25Counter time will move to the beginning of the song Playback → p.31Selecting modes Selecting and setting parametersBasic operation Editing a parameter value Using the faders to select/set parametersCanceling an edit Undo/Redo Tuning your guitar TuningCreating a new song Creating/selecting a songSelecting a different song To select the next-numbered songSelect the song whose name you want to change Changing the name of a song→ 2. Selecting a different song Character that can be changed will blinkRecording methods RecordingRecording on two tracks Connect the input deviceAdditional recording Using virtual tracks to recordPunch-in/out re-recording a portion of a track Adjust the recording level of your input device, and recordRefer 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 Combining tracks 1-4 onto two tracks Bounce combining multiple tracksSelect the bounce mode When you are ﬁnished recording, press the Stop key to stopBegin bounce recording Select the track for recordingPlayback PlaybackLayering additional performances onto one track Double-speed playbackViewing and changing the time location Switching the counter displayOther 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 Deleting a mark Enter Mark modeMove 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 effectEditing an effect Using a ﬁnal effectEffect programs and chains Type and chain conﬁgurationEditing an effect Selecting the effect type and chainChain 4 This chain is suitable for mic input Chain 8 This chain contains a high-quality reverbShortcuts using the REC Select keys Using the faders to edit the effectSaving an effect program To save an effect programLoading/saving an effect user ﬁle ﬁle loaded at power-onTo save to a different effect user ﬁle Loading a different effect user ﬁleSetting the tempo and time signature Tempo/rhythm settingsPlaying rhythms Selecting and playing a rhythmSong editing operations Song editingChanging the tempo of the rhythm Song Name naming a songTrack editing operations Track editingDelete Song deleting a song Virtual Track selecting a virtual trackCopy Track copying a track Select EditMode editing unit. For this example, select Fast When the display asks CopyOK?, press the CURSelect the InTime Select the OutTimeErase Track erasing a track Insert Track inserting a blank spaceSelect the DestTrk Select EditMode. → Copy Track Select the InTime and OutTimeDelete Track deleting a track Here’s how to delete the In-Out region of trackSelect ErsTrack. Then press the Cursor right key Execute the operationSelect Times Expansion/Compression expanding/compressing a trackSelect the InTime, OutTime, ToTime, and EndTime Copy Virtual Track copying to a virtual trackSelect PitchFix Select the SrcVTrkDelete Virtual Track deleting a virtual track As an example, here’s how to delete virtual track CSelect the DestVTrk TrackMixdown Using the sub inputRecording onto a master tape Creating a stereo ﬁleMaking USB connections to your computer Saving 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 P1. Location Counter counter display LocateCounter Fr FreeTime The recordable time on the currentlySystem P1. Tempo tempo settingP2. EditSong Song editing operations NameSong Change the name of a songDelSong Delete a song P3. EditTrk Track editing operationsTrack Select virtual tracks CpyTrack CopyTrack Copy a trackErsTrack Erase Track Erase data from a track InsTrack Insert Track Insert blank space into a trackExpTrack Exp/Cmp Expand/compress a region of a track DelTrack Delete Track Delete data from a trackCpyV-Trk Copy a virtual track P4. CardUtl Card-related functionsDelV-Trk Delete a virtual track CardInfo Information View card informationP5. System System-related settings UndoSys Undo settings Record Recording settingsEffect P1. Effect Effect settingsP6. USB comm USB connections SelectEffect Select an effect programP2. Tuner Tuner function Mixer MarkSendR Send level adjustment R ch SendL Send level adjustment L ch+ Display + Effect Assign+ Bounce Exit REC SelectShift Store MarkMaster Transport KeysFF Fast Forward RECREW Rewind DRIVE/LMT Block Comp Bass Comp Limiter LimiterOvdrv Bass Overdrive Dist Bass DistortionCABI/EQ Block 4x12 Mdn 4x12 Modern 4x12 Vin 4x12 VintageLowEQ LOW EQ MidEQ MID EQHi-Gain1 HI-GAIN1 Tube2 TUBE2Hi-Gain1 HI-GAIN2 VntgDy Vintage DynamicModulation Block ModDelay MOD Delay StModDly Stereo MOD DelayChorus Chorus StChorus Stereo Chorus Flanger Flanger StFlange Stereo FlangerPitchSft Pitch Shifter StPitch Stereo Pitch Shifter Phaser Phaser StPhaser Stereo PhaserOctave Octave WahUp WAH UPAmbience Block NR/GATE Block Prog name Chain# For Effect Program ListFor each chain, the following effects can be selected Effect Chain ListNR/GATE Troubleshooting Can’t record two tracks simultaneously Effect does not applyGuitar/insert effect does not apply Master effect does not applyCard RhythmMessages Error messages Out EvntFullMarkFull No CardWr?STOP To-Endx2UndoOver Rhythm pattern list Analog/digital input/output speciﬁcations SpeciﬁcationsIncluded items Counter display IndexManual punch-in Manual punch-out Double-speed playback Half-speed playbackTuner Block diagramKorg INC