Korg D3200 owner manual 114, Insert EFF, Effects that can be used simultaneously

Effects that can be used simultaneously

The effect programs used by the D3200’s effects are classified as being different “sizes” according to the amount of DSP processing power they consume.

Effect programs that allow up to eight insert effects to be used are called “size-one” effects. Relative to these, some ef- fect programs are “size-two” and others are “size-four.” The size of an effect program is shown by the icon at the right of the effect name.

One “size” corresponds to one of the on/off icons in each ef- fect cell.

The maximum size that can be used simultaneously is 16.

Techniques for assigning effects

On the D3200, effects assigned to the upper rows of effect cells will be given higher priority for being turned on. This means that depending on how programs are assigned, you may need to use the Restrct button or the On/Off buttons to make adjustments while watching the DSP Power indicator, in order to make the best use of the available effects.

The priority order also applies to the groupings of Insert, Master, and Final effect. For example if you assign a size-four program to insert effect 7, this will occupy insert effects 7 and 8 and master effect 1, meaning that you will not be able to assign a program to master effect 1.

To cancel an effect, cancel its channel assignment, and also select NO EFFECT as the effect.

Using the Restrct button

Due to the priority scheme discussed above, if you make many changes to your effect routings, it is possible to end up with DSP power applied where it cannot be used. The “Restructure” function can recover this DSP power so it can be used for another effect. The following example describes how this works.

First assign a size-one effect to insert effect 1, and a size- two effect to insert effect 2.

Next, let’s suppose that you assign a size-two program to insert effect 1.

When you do so, insert effect 2 (whose priority is lower) will be masked by effect 1; you will unable to turn insert effect 2 off, and insert effect 3 will be unavailable.

In this state, insert effect 2 is a “dead effect.” The on/off icon of the effect will change to the dead effect icon “ ”. In this case you can click the Restrct button to release the dead effect so that insert effect 3 will again be available, and the wasted DSP power will be recovered.

Using the On/Off button

If an effect that you actually what to use is turned off due to lack of DSP power, you can turn off one or more effects that are unintentionally on in order to allocate the neces- sary size, and then turn the desired effect on. When doing so, watch the DSP Power indicator as you choose the effect(s) to turn on or off.

4-2. Insert EFF

You can apply insert effects to input sources during record- ing, or to tracks during playback.

You can use a total of up to eight insert effects. You can use the Knob Matrix located below the LCD screen to edit the pa- rameters that are shown as knob icons.

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1. Insert effect location				[IN, TR]

Selects whether the insert effect will be applied to the input (IN) or to the track playback (TR).

2. CH [1…32]

Selects the channel to which you will apply the insert effect.

3.Insert effect select

Select the insert effect (1–8) that you want to edit.

Alternatively, you can press the CH SELECT key and then press the Channel Key of the desired channel to select the in- sert effect assigned to that channel. If you select a channel to which no insert effect is assigned, the selection will not change.

4.Insert effect program

Use the value dial to select an effect program, or click the popup button in the screen and choose from a category list of effect programs.

If the selected program has been edited, the program number’s P (preset), U (user), or S (song) indication will change to “E,” indicating that the program has been edited.

5. Trim knob [0…100]

With a setting of 100, the level will be the same as the input level.

Lower this level if an excessive input level causes distor- tion when an effect is applied.

6.Effect chain display

This shows the chain of effects that make up the effect program. When you select (highlight) one of these effects, the editable parameters will appear in “7. Knob icons.”

7.Knob icons

Use these knobs to edit the parameters of each effect. The parameters and range of values will depend on the effect and parameter. You can turn the Knob Matrix (located below the LCD screen) to edit the value of the corresponding parameter.

8.ON/OFF

This is an on/off switch for the selected effect within the effect chain.

If the button is OFF, that effect will be bypassed.

9.Level meter

This shows the input/output level of the effect and the GR (gain reduction) level.

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