3. Recording the master track

To create an audio CD, you need to create a stereo master track.

There are eight virtual master tracks (per song). This way, you can create various mixes of your song, and compare them before choosing your favorite.

(1)Specify a virtual track.

Press the TRACK key, select the “MasterTrk” tab page, and click the V-Level buttons to select a virtual master track (A–H).

(2)Arm the master track for recording.

Press the MASTER key located above the MASTER fader to select Record mode (key lit red). The REC/PLAY key will automatically be turned on, and the channel keys of each track will automatically be set to Play mode (key lit green).

(3)Adjust the recording level.

Set the MASTER fader to “0.”

Press the METER key.

Press the PLAY key to play back the song.

While watching the master bus level meter, adjust the MASTER fader so that clipping does not occur.

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(4)Return to the beginning of the song. (p.38)

(5)Record the master track.

Press the REC key to enter record-ready condition (LED blinking), and then press the PLAY key to begin recording (LED lit).

When you finish recording, press the STOP key.

(6)Listen to the recorded result.

Press the MASTER key located above the master track to set it to play (key lit green).

The channel keys of tracks 1–16 will automatically change to muted (key

unlit).

Return to the beginning of the song. (p.38) Press the PLAY key and enjoy your song.

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Korg D3200 owner manual Recording the master track, Specify a virtual track, Arm the master track for recording