Korg D4 owner manual Additional recording, Using virtual tracks to record, 3Check the input level

If you press and hold a TRACK ASSIGN key, the REC

SELECT LED of the currently selected track will light.

You can also listen to rhythm while you record. (→p.43)

If you’re in Effect mode, press the [EXIT] key to return to Play mode before specifying the recording track. If the [GUITAR/ MIC] key is lit, you can record on only one track at a time.

3Check the input level.

While watching the INPUT LEVEL LED, produce sound on your keyboard (or other input device) and adjust the INPUT LEVEL [1] knob. Adjust the level as high as possible without allowing the LED to light. Adjust the INPUT LEVEL [2] knob in the same way.

You can also apply an effect to the input source. (→p.37)

To listen to the sound that is being input, raise the [TRACK] faders and the [MASTER] fader to about 6.

4Set the recording level.

Use the [TRACK] faders to adjust the recording level. Watch the level meter, and slowly move the fader up as high as possible without allowing the signal to reach CLIP. Use the [MASTER] fader and [PHONE LEVEL] knob to adjust the monitor volume.

5Set the current time to the location from which you want to begin recording.

If you want to begin recording at a different time loca- tion, use the [MODE] knob to select “LOCATE” mode.

6Verify the tracks that are set to record.

Make sure that the REC SELECT LEDs are lit for the tracks you want to record. If they are not lit, return to step 2.

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7Press the [REC] key to enter record-ready mode. The [REC] key will blink.

The value display indicates the amount of time avail- able for recording.

8Begin recording.

When you’re ready, press the [PLAY] key. The D4 will start recording, and you can begin performing on your instrument. During recording, the [REC] key and [PLAY] key will be lit.

9Stop recording.

When you’re finished performing, press the [STOP] key. Recording will stop, and the [REC] key and [PLAY] key will go dark.

2.Additional recording

Using virtual tracks to record

The D4 is a four-track recorder, but each track has 8 virtual tracks (A–H). You can record on any of the virtual tracks.

1Select the virtual track on which you will record. Use the [MODE] knob to select “V-TRK” mode. Use the CURSOR []/[] keys to select a track number, and use the [VALUE] dial to select a virtual track.

2Adjust the recording level of your input device, and record.

Refer to “1. Recording methods” steps 1–4.

Overdubbing — listening to the playback while you record another track

The technique of listening to the playback of previously- recorded tracks while you record another track is called “overdubbing.” For example, this can be used when you