High-capacity built-in 40 GB hard disk drive. USB connector for smooth data exchange with an external USB hard disk drive or computer.

A high-capacity 40 GB hard disk drive is built-in. Of the capacity of this drive, 2 GB is allocated as a “USB drive*” that can be used from a computer connected to the USB connector, allowing data to be shared. The remaining capacity is used as the “song drive” for storing songs. Since WAV files can be imported or exported, it’s easy to transfer audio data to or from your compu- ter.

*FAT16 compatible

Optional CDRW-1 CD-R/RW drive lets you create audio CDs

If the CDRW-1CD-R/RW drive (sold separately) is installed, you can use it to backup/restore songs or effect data, export/import WAVE files, or create audio CDs. You can also insert an audio CD in the drive, patch the signal to a mixer channel, and record it.

When writing an Audio CD, you can write each song separately (Track At Once), or write the entire disc in one operation (Disc At Once) for example to make a CD of a continuous live performance where markers are inserted in the song to indicate the tracks of the audio CD.

Auto chromatic tuner function

An auto chromatic tuner is built-in, letting you to tune a connected guitar or other instrument. The panel provides dedicated keys for the tuner, for tuning at any time.

Backlit LCD display with adjustable angle

The backlit 240 ⋅ 64 pixel LCD screen is easily readable even in dim locations, and you can adjust the angle for best visibility. The display contrast is also adjustable.

Auto Save function automatically preserves your data at power-off

The D1200 features an Auto Save function that automatically saves your recorded or edited songs and phrases to the hard disk whenever you switch songs or turn off the power.

What is ?

(Resonant structure and Electronic circuit Modeling System) is Korg’s proprietary technology for digitally recreating the numerous factors that produce and influence a sound, ranging from the sound-production mechanisms of acoustic instruments and electric/elec- tronic musical instruments, to the resonances of an instrument body or speaker cabinet, the sound field in which the instrument is played, the propagation route of the sound, the electrical and acoustic response of mics and speakers, and the changes produced by vacuum tubes and transistors.

Conventions in this manual

Keys, switches and knobs [ ]

Keys, dials, and knobs etc. located on the panel of the D1200 are enclosed in square brackets [ ].

Parameters appearing in the display “ ”

Parameters that appear in the display are enclosed by double quotation marks “ ”. Buttons and cells refer to objects in the display.

To select a parameter shown in the display, use the [CURSOR] keys to move the cursor to that parameter. (→ p.13)

Bold type

Settings of panel controls such as faders or [TRACK STATUS] keys are printed in bold type, and parameter values are also indicated by “bold type.”

Bold type is also used to emphasize important content in the text.

Steps 1 2 3 ...

Steps in a procedure are indicated as 1 2 3 ...

→p.■ ■

This indicates a page in this manual to which you can refer for more information.

,

These symbols indicate cautions or advice.

[...] “OO” tab page

This indicates a page within the display. To access that page, press the [...] key on the panel.

Screen displays in this manual

The values of various parameters in this manual are only explanatory examples, and may not necessary match the displays that appear on your D1200.

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