Korg D4 Combining multiple tracks, Combining tracks 1-4onto two tracks - Mastering, Operation

3. Combining multiple tracks

There are two methods for combing multiple tracks that have already been recorded onto a single track or a stereo pair of tracks: Mastering and Bounce recording. These operations will free up more tracks so you can continue adding (recording) new tracks. Mastering is generally used when you are ready to make a final stereo mix. Bounce recording can mix previously recorded tracks together with an external input source as the D4 records.

Combining tracks 1–4 onto two tracks — Mastering

1Select “Mastering” as the “REC MODE” mode. Set the [MODE] knob to “REC MODE.”

Use the [VALUE] dial to select “Mastering.” Press the [EXIT] key to return to “Play” mode.

2Arm the recording tracks.

Press the [PAN] knobs that correspond to the tracks you want to record (tracks 1 and 2). The REC SELECT LEDs for those tracks will light.

3Adjust the pan of the playback tracks.

Press the [PLAY] key to begin play back, and adjust the stereo position (pan) of the recorded tracks (1–4).

If you are using only one recording destination track, set the pan to the far right if you are bouncing to track 1 or 3, or to the far left if you are bouncing to track 2 or 4. In this case, the monitor sound will also be panned all the way to one side, which is inconvenient for listening while you record. To pre- vent this from happening, turn the “AutoPan” setting “On.” The panning of the bounce source tracks will automatically be set appropriately for the bounce destination, and the monitor sound will also be automatically panned to the cen- ter. If you are using two recording tracks, this setting will be

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ignored. Pan to “L” if the recording track is odd-numbered, or to “R” if the recording track is even-numbered. (→p.57)

4Return to the beginning of the song.

5Adjust the playback and recording levels.

Use the track faders to adjust the playback level, and use the master fader to adjust the recording level.

6Begin recording.

Press the [REC] key to put the D4 in record-ready mode. Then press the [PLAY] key to begin recording.

7 When you’re finished recording, press the [STOP] key.

Combining three tracks and an external source onto one track — Bounce recording

1Select “Bounce” as the “REC MODE” mode. Set the [MODE] knob to “REC MODE. ” Use the [VALUE] dial to select “Bounce.” Press the [EXIT] key to return to “Play” mode.

2Select the track that you want to record.

Press the [PAN] knob that corresponds to the track you want to record (track1). The REC SELECT LED for that track will light.

3Begin recording.

Follow the same procedure described in steps 3–7 of “Combining tracks 1–4 onto two tracks — Mastering,” from the previous page, and play your instrument (external source) during recording.

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