Korg D888 4: Overdubbing

Basic operation 1: Setup and

listening to the

demo song

2: Recording3: Playback4: Overdubbing5: Mixdown and

mastering

6: Structure

3-2. Adjusting the playback sound

•Turning the three EQ GAIN knobs of channels 1 and 2 will adjust the tone.

•Turning the PAN knobs of channels 1 and 2 will adjust the stereo position

of each channel. In this example, channel 1 should be panned left, and

channel 2 panned right to preserve the stereo imaging of your keyboard.

4: Overdubbing

Here’s how you can record on track 3 using a microphone,

while listening to the playback of the previously-recorded

tracks 1 and 2.

4-1. Connecting your input device

Begin by plugging in your mic.

1) Depending on the mic you’re using, connect it to the

XLR jack or TRS phone jack of input 3.

If you’re using a condenser mic, turn on the PHAN-

TOM button after you’ve connected the mic.

2) Turn the TRIM knob to adjust the level so that the PEAK LED lights when you speak or sing

most strongly.

In the Level Meter screen, press the EXIT/CANCEL button several times to switch the level

meters so that they show the inputs (IN), and check the input level.

4-2. Start recording

1) Press the channel button of track 3

several times to put this track in

record mode (lit red).

2) Gradually raise the faders of tracks 1,

2, and 3, and check the volume of your

monitor speakers (or headphones).

3) Press the REC button to enter record-ready mode (the button blinking).

4) Press the PLAY button to start recording. (The REC and PLAY buttons will light.)

5) While you listen to the playback of tracks 1 and 2, begin performing.

6) When you’re ﬁnished performing, press the STOP button to stop recording (the REC and

PLAY buttons will go dark).

After recording, the screen will indicate “Working...” while the Undo data is being created. This process will require

a correspondingly longer time for completion as the length of the song is longer.

4-3. Listening to the song

Next we’ll check whether your performance was recorded correctly.

1) Go back to the place in the song where you started recording.

You can return to the beginning of the song by holding down the STOP

button and pressing the REW button (→p.22 “2. Location”).

2) Press the PLAY button to begin playback (the button will light).

Since automatic switching between record/play is turned on (the factory setting), the

tracks will automatically be in Play mode even if you don’t change the track settings

after recording (→p.31 “2-2. Auto input”).

3) Press the STOP button to stop playback (the PLAY button will go dark).

PAN

Peak LED

1, 3

3: Playback4: Overdubbing