Korg D4 Operation, Basic operation, Selecting modes, Play mode, Modes selected by the MODE knob

Operation

Step 1. Basic operation

This section explains basic operation of the D4.

1. Selecting modes

The functions of the D4 are organized into eleven modes selected by the [MODE] knob; and four sub-modes (Effect, Effect Write, Tuner, and Punch-Rec) accessed by pressing to various keys.

You can access one of the sub-modes from any mode sim- ply by pressing the corresponding key. If a sub-mode is selected, you can press the [EXIT] key to return to the mode currently selected by the [MODE] knob.

Play mode

This is the default mode that the D4 will enter when you first turn the power on. Here you can play back and record a song. The display shows a counter.

Modes selected by the [MODE] knob

	Turn the [MODE] knob to select a mode. If you turn the
	[MODE] knob while a sub-mode is selected, The D4 will
	enter the newly selected mode after you exit the sub-
	mode.
	REC MODE (Record Mode)
	This mode is used to specify the recording mode (e.g.,
	bounce or stereo MP2 conversion).
	SYSTEM
	This mode is used to make basic settings for the recorder.
	TRK EDIT (Track Edit)
24	This mode is used to perform track editing operations
	such as Copy or Erase.

V-TRK (Virtual Track)

This mode is used to select virtual tracks.

RHYTHM

This mode is used to specify the tempo and to select rhythm and metronome patterns.

LOCATE

In this mode, you can move to a different time location within the song.

SONG SEL (Song Select)

Use this mode when you want to select a different song.

SONG EDIT

This mode is used to perform song editing operations such as Name, Copy, and Delete.

NEW SONG

Use this mode when you want to create a new song.

CARD

This mode is used to perform card-related operations.

USB

This mode is used to exchange data with your computer via USB.

Sub-modes

Effect

Press the FX [GUITAR/MIC], [INSERT/GTR+VO], [MAS- TER], or [FINAL] key to enter the Effect sub-mode in order to select or edit effects. The key that you selected will be lit, and this will determine the location at which the effect is inserted and the effect types that are available.

Write

Press the FX WRITE [KNOB] key or the [PROG] key to access the Write sub-mode. The [KNOB] key lets you regis- ter the selected effect to the Favorites knob. The [PROG] key lets you rename an effect and write it into the D4’s internal memory.