Listening to the demo songs, Demo song list, BOA Blues

Listening to the demo songs

The included card contains demo songs. Here’s how you can listen to these demo songs.

1Connect headphones or a monitor amp to the D4. (→p.15)

2Turn on the power of the D4. (→p.17)

3Set the [TRACK] fader of the D4 to 7, and the [MAS- TER] fader to 0.

Introduction

6Slowly raise the [MASTER] fader to adjust the vol- ume level.

If you are using headphones, raise the [MASTER] fader to about 6, and then use the [PHONE LEVEL] knob to make adjustments.

7When the demo song has ﬁnished playing, press the [STOP] key to stop playback.

4Select the song that you want to play back. (→p.28: Step 2 “2. Selecting a different song”)

5Press the [PLAY] key to begin playback.

Demo song list

“BOA BLUES”

Written and performed by Rob Math

Setting

	Tr1	Tr2	Tr3	Tr4
PAN	L5	R25	Center	Center

FADER	85	85	85	85

FINAL EFFECT		P63: Room_RV

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Korg D4 owner manual Listening to the demo songs, Demo song list, BOA Blues, Setting

D4 specifications

The Korg D4 is a powerful and versatile digital recorder that has become a popular choice among musicians and producers since its release. It’s designed for both studio and live environments, providing an impressive set of features in a compact and portable format.

One of the standout characteristics of the Korg D4 is its multi-track recording capability, allowing users to record up to four tracks simultaneously. This empowers musicians to layer vocals and instruments easily, creating rich soundscapes without the need for extensive equipment. The D4 uses advanced digital audio technology to ensure high-quality recordings, capturing sound with clarity and precision.

The device features an intuitive interface, complete with an LCD screen that provides clear visual feedback during recording and playback. Users can navigate through their projects easily, with dedicated buttons for essential functions like overdubbing, track selection, and editing. This user-friendly design makes the D4 accessible for both beginners and experienced audio engineers.

In terms of connectivity, the Korg D4 is equipped with a variety of inputs and outputs, including XLR and ¼-inch jack inputs. This flexibility allows it to connect with a wide range of instruments and microphones, making it suitable for various recording scenarios. Furthermore, it supports MIDI functionality, enabling users to sync it with other digital audio workstations and gear.

The D4 also incorporates powerful effects processing, offering built-in reverb, delay, and modulation effects to enhance recordings. Musicians can apply these effects in real time while recording or during the mixing stage, allowing for creative flexibility and experimentation.

Another key technological feature of the Korg D4 is its ability to save projects to SD cards, facilitating easy file management and transfer. This is an invaluable feature for those who often work on multiple setups or collaborate with others, as it streamline the workflow.

Battery operation is another highlight, with the D4 running on AA batteries, making it a true portable recording solution. This battery life allows musicians to capture ideas on the go without needing to be tethered to a power source.

In conclusion, the Korg D4 is an exceptional digital recorder that combines portability with powerful recording features. Its user-friendly interface, multi-track capabilities, comprehensive connectivity options, and built-in effects make it a versatile tool for musicians and producers alike, suitable for studio sessions, live performances, and solo recording projects. Whether you’re a hobbyist or a professional, the Korg D4 is capable of meeting your recording needs with ease.

Contents

Page Location Power supplyInterference with other electrical devices Handling Table of Contents Recording Creating/selecting a song Mode parameters FX WRITE/PROG save an effect Favorites knob PAN panAMP Modulation CABI/EQAmbience NR/GATE Main features Display screens in this manual About your data Printing conventions in this manual Features of the D4 and their function Top panelTuner Master Play Rear panel RECStop Side panels Display screen Record mode icon Effect chainEffect parameters Connections InputOutput Inserting a card Inserting or removing a cardRemoving a card Cards that can be used with the D4 Preparing to turn on the power Switching the power on/standbyTurning the power on Connecting the AC adapter Switching the power off Slowly raise the Master fader to adjust the vol- ume level SettingListening to the demo songs Demo song list Preparations Turn the power onConnect the included AC adapter to the DC 9V jack Lower the D4’s Master fader Create a new song D4 will be in Play modeAssign the input Key will light Select an effect You will return to Play modeRecord Guitar/mic effects will appear Time location will return to the beginning of the song Playback Modes selected by the Mode knob Play modeBasic operation Selecting modes Selecting a parameter Selecting and editing parametersEditing a parameter Tuner Using the PAN knobs to select/edit parameters TuningCanceling an edit Undo/Redo Tuning your guitar Tuning your acoustic guitar Creating/selecting a song Creating a new songSelecting a different song Recording Changing the name of a songRecording methods Additional recording Using virtual tracks to record Select the track that you want to record Punch-in/out re-recording a portion of a trackStart recording Press the Play key to begin play back Specify the time location where you want to stop recording Specify the time location where you want to beginPress the Stop key to stop playback Recording When you’re ﬁnished recording, press the Stop key Adjust the pan of the playback tracksCombining multiple tracks Combining tracks 1-4 onto two tracks Mastering Playback extras PlaybackDouble-speed playback Half-speed playback Viewing and changing the time location Using locate points to change the time locationChanging the format of the counter display Changing the current time location Setting the InTime and OutTime Mixer adjustmentsAdjusting the level volume, and pan stereo position Select a mixer parameter Using a guitar/mic effect Using effectsUsing an insert/guitar+vocal effect Assigning and applying effects Using the ﬁnal effect Using the master effectEditing an effect Effect programs and chains Saving an effect program Editing an effectTo save an effect program Using the Favorite knob to select an effect Using the Favorite knobﬁle loaded at power-on Loading/saving an effect user ﬁle To save an effect user ﬁle To load an effect user ﬁleInitializing the effect user area Rhythm & tempo settings Playing rhythm and metronome patternsSelecting and playing a rhythm pattern Song editing operations Song editing Delete Song deleting a song Track editing Select TRK Edit modeTrack editing operations Copy Track copying a track To use the time location you speciﬁed in , select LOC 1 Insert Track InsTrack inserting a blank spaceSpecify the OutTime Specify the ToTime Erase Track ErsTrack erasing a track Delete Track DelTrack deleting a track Here’s how to delete the In-Out region of trackSpecify the InTime In time location and Out- Time Expansion/Compression expanding/compressing a track Specify the InTime In time location and Out Select the Expansion/Compression operationTime Specify the EndTime Copy Virtual Track CpyV-Trk copying to a virtual track Delete Virtual Track DelV-Trk deleting a virtual trackSelect the Copy Virtual operation Using the sub input MixdownRecording onto a master recorder Creating a stereo MP2 ﬁle Saving to your computerLimitations for a stereo MP2 song Creating a stereo MP2 ﬁle Making USB connections to your computer Windows usersMacintosh users Saving song ﬁles via card Contents of the cardSong folders Stereo MP2 songs *.MP2 Recovering a damaged card Card Recovery Setting ﬁle D4.INICard management Effect user ﬁle 1.EFF, 2.EFF Bounce bounce recording Input input recordingMastering mastering recording CnvrtMP2 stereo MP2 song recording Foot SW Foot switch settings MixerSys Mixer settingsUndoSys Undo settings System Track editing operations TRK EditCpyTrack Copy a track InsTrack Insert blank space into a track ErsTrack Erase data from a track DelTrack Delete data from a trackExpTrack Expand/compress a region of a track DelV-Trk Delete a virtual track CpyV-Trk Copy a virtual track Rhythm Track Song Select select a song LocateCounter SongSelect NameSong edit the song name Song EditCopySong copy a song DelSong Delete a song SongGrade specify the song grade CardCardInfo Infomation View card information CdFxSave Saving an effect user ﬁle USB CdRecvey Recover card dataCdFxLoad Loading an effect user ﬁle CdFormat Format a card Effect types and chain structure Effect typesGUITAR/MIC Monaural in Monaural out Chain E This chain is suitable for mic input FX Effects FxSelect select an effect programDyna dynamics FxRetLv effect return level setting ProgMVol program master volumeAMP ampliﬁer CABI/EQ cabinet/equalizer FX WRITE/PROG save an effect FxRetBal effect return balance settingFX WRITE/KNOB register an effect to the Favorites knob Rename edit the name of the effect RTM LVL adjust the rhythm level PAN adjust the pan stereo positionSend adjust the send level Return adjust the return level Dyna AMP VALVE2 ValveClassic LA Stud Synth CABI/EQ VOX AC30 VOX AC15 LOW EQ CombiMID EQ High EQ Modulation Phaser ST Phser Stereo Phaser MOD Delay ST Moddly Stereo MOD DelayFlanger ST Flnge Stereo Flanger Tremolo TREM/PAN TREMOLO/PAN Ambience NR/GATE Preset Effect Program ListUser For each chain, the following effects can be selected Effect Chain List Chain 3 MOD Troubleshooting Effect does not apply Card Rhythm Messages Error messages Out EvntFullNo Card NoLength Wr?STOP Rhythm pattern list Speciﬁcations When using Input 2 XLR balanced When using phone jack unbalanced Insert/guitar+vocal Index Unity level Block diagram Important Notice to Consumers