OCTAVE

This effect generates a sound one octave below the input, which can be mixed into the original sound to give it more “bottom end.”

This may not operate correctly if you play multiple strings simultaneously, or if you play low notes.

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OCTAVE

[0...10]: Adjusts the amount of one-octave lower

 

 

sound.

5.

DIRECT

[0...10]: Adjusts the amount of original sound.

SLOW ATK (SLOW ATTACK)

This slows the attack of each picked note, producing a violin- like effect.

1.

ATTACK

[1...10]: Adjusts the time over which the volume

 

 

rises.

2.

THRESHOLD ...

[1...10]: Adjusts the level at which the effect

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Effect modules

AMBIENCE

1. DELAY

DELAY (MONO DELAY)

This is a mono delay with a maximum delay time of 2.0 sec- onds.

1.

TIME

[0...2s]: Adjusts the delay time.

2.

FEEDBACK

[0...10]: Adjusts the feedback (delay repeats).

3.

TONE

[0...10]: Adjusts the tone of the delayed sound.

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5.

MIX

[0...10]: Adjusts the mix amount of the delayed

 

 

sound.

2. AMBIENCE

ECHO

This effect simulates a tape echo unit.

1.

TIME

[1...10]: Adjusts the delay time.

2.

FEEDBACK

[0...10]: Adjusts the feedback (delay repeats).

3.

TONE

[0...

10]: Adjusts the tone of the echo.

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5.

MIX

[0...

10]: Adjusts the mix amount of the echo.

ST DELAY (STEREO DELAY)

This is a stereo delay with a maximum delay time of 1.0 sec- ond (for CHAIN1) or 1.75 seconds (for CHAIN4).

1.

TIME

[0...1s]: Adjusts the delay time.

 

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1.75s]: *For CHAIN4

2.

FEEDBACK

[0...10]: Adjusts the feedback (delay repeats).

3.

TONE

[0...10]: Adjusts the tone of the delayed sound.

4.

SPREAD

[0...10]: Adjusts the left/right spread of the

 

 

sound.

5.

MIX

[0...10]: Adjusts the mix amount of the delayed

 

 

sound.

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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.

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