Korg PXR4 owner manual Tube2 TUBE2, Hi-Gain1 HI-GAIN1, Hi-Gain1 HI-GAIN2, VntgDy Vintage Dynamic

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Effect parameters

Tube2 (TUBE2)

This amp has a mild tone with low-mid range emphasis.

*The parameters are the same as “SOLID1.”

Hi-Gain1 (HI-GAIN1)

This is an overdriven amp with a heavy low end boost.

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2.

BOOST

[1...10]: Adjusts the amount of boost.

3.

PRESENCE

[–12...+12]: Adjusts the volume of the high-fre-

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If the sound is distorted, slightly lower the BOOST and PRESENCE settings.

Hi-Gain1 (HI-GAIN2)

This is an overdriven amp suitable for hard rock styles.

*The parameters are the same as “HI-GAIN1.”

4.MIC SIMULATOR

When recording sound that is output from an acoustic instru- ment or a speaker, it is best to use a mic that takes advantage of the characteristics of the source.

When using the built-in condenser mic of the PXR4, you can simulate the mic that is most appropriate for the source being recorded.

VntgDy (VINTAGE DYNAMIC)

This simulates the warm and rich sound of a vintage dynamic mic, and is ideal for vocals.

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SETTING

[1...4]: Switches the location of the mic. (1:

 

 

Close, 2: On, 3: Off, 4: Far)

2.

TRIM

[0...10]: Input trim

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When you select the “Close” or “On” setting, the proximity effect will produce a boosted low range, so you will need to use “TRIM” to adjust the overall level.

MultiCn (MULTI CONDENSER)

This simulates a general-purpose studio condenser mic, and has a broad range from low to high frequencies that suits most instruments.

*The parameters are the same as “VINTAGE DYNAMIC.”

Perc.Cn (PERCUSSION CONDENSER)

This simulates a small condenser mic designed for instru- ments, which has a distinctive high range and is ideal as an overhead mic for drums or for use with acoustic guitar.

*The parameters are the same as “VINTAGE DYNAMIC.”

Whale.Dy (WHALE DYNAMIC)

This simulates a mic characterized by clarity and a sense of volume, and is ideal for drum sounds.

*The parameters are the same as “VINTAGE DYNAMIC.”

Vocal.Cn (VOCAL CONDENSER)

This simulates a widely-used studio condenser mic, and is ideal for vocals, acoustic instruments, and narrations.

*The parameters are the same as “VINTAGE DYNAMIC.”

Vocal.Tb (VOCAL TUBE)

This simulates a vintage tube mic, and is ideal for vocals.

*The parameters are the same as “VINTAGE DYNAMIC.”

BDrum.Dy (B DRUM DYNAMIC)

This simulates a fairly large dynamic mic, and is suitable when you want to capture the sense of air movement felt with a close-miked bass drum.

*The parameters are the same as “VINTAGE DYNAMIC.”

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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 Front panel Rear panelBottom 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 the power on Battery empty indicatorTurning on the display backlight 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 and setting parameters Basic operationSelecting modes Using the faders to select/set parameters Canceling an edit Undo/RedoEditing a parameter value 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 recordCount-in recording after a specified number of mea- sures Press the Stop key to stop playbackSpecify the number of measures to be recorded 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 locationUsing Marks to change the time location Registering a markChanging the time location in order of the mark num- bers Move to the next or previous mark Enter Mark modeDeleting a mark Select the mark that you want to deleteMixer adjustments Using the faders to adjust mixer settingsSelect a mixer parameter 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 Recovering a damaged card Card Recovery Card managementFormatting a card Format 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 MasterREC REW RewindFF Fast Forward 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 CardTo-Endx2 UndoOverWr?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
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