Korg D4 Using effects, Assigning and applying effects, Using a guitar/mic effect, Operation

Step 7. Using effects

The effects section of the D4 provides 93 types of effects. It contains 100 preset effect programs and 100 user effect programs that combine these effects in various ways. The preset memories contain effect programs created by pro- fessional musicians and studio engineers. The user memo- ries can hold effect programs that you yourself create by editing the presets.

There are four types of effect programs:

guitar/mic effects: (mono insert effect)

insert/guitar+vocal effects: (two channel insert effect)

master effects: (stereo master effect)

final effects: (stereo final effect)

1. Assigning and applying effects

Using a guitar/mic effect

Use a guitar/mic effect when you want to apply an insert effect to a mono input source such as guitar, bass guitar, or mic.

1Connect your guitar (INPUT 1) or mic (INPUT 2), and specify the track on which you want to record. Press the [TRACK ASSIGN] key for the input you are connected to ([1] or [2]), and that key will light. Press one of the [PAN] knobs to select the recording track. Make sure that the REC SELECT LED is lit for the recording track that you selected. For details on how to set the [INPUT 1] or [INPUT 2] switch, refer to “Rear panel.”

2Select the guitar/mic effect.

Press the FX [GUITAR/MIC] key ; the key will light.

Operation

To turn it off, press and hold the key.

3Select an effect program.

Turn the [VALUE] dial to select an effect program.

4Adjust the recording level, and record. Refer to “Recording methods.”

If the [GUITAR/MIC] key is lit, you can select only one track for recording.

If you’re using the internal mic, adjust the level with caution in order to avoid acoustic feedback.

Using an insert/guitar+vocal effect

Use an insert/guitar+vocal effect when you want to apply an insert effect to a stereo input source such as a stereo key- board, line input, or if you’re singing while playing a guitar.

1Connect your input equipment, and specify the tracks on which you want to record.

Press the [TRACK ASSIGN] key for the first input ([1]) that you are connected to; the key will light. Press one of the [PAN] knobs to select the recording track for that input. Repeat this procedure for the other input ([2]). Make sure that the REC SELECT LEDs are lit for the recording tracks that you selected. For details on how to set the [INPUT 1] or [INPUT 2] switch, refer to “Rear panel.”

2Select the insert/guitar+vocal effect.

Press the FX [INSERT/GTR+VO] key; the key will light.

To turn it off, press and hold the key.

3Select an effect program, and record your perfor- mance.

Refer to steps 3 and 4 of “Using a guitar/mic effect.” 37