Recording methods, Recording on two tracks | Korg PXR4 specification

Step 3. Recording

1. Recording methods

This section explains the different recording methods available on the PXR4.

For basic recording, refer to “Quick Start.”

Recording on two tracks

Here’s how to record on two tracks simultaneously.

1Connect the input device.

Lower the PXR4’s [MASTER] fader, set the [INPUT SELECT] switch to LINE, and connect your keyboard etc. to the [LINE INPUT] jack.

LINE	[LINE INPUT]	[OUTPUT L/R]

2Specify two tracks for recording.

Press two [REC SELECT] keys (1–2 or 3–4) to specify the tracks that you want to record, adding two “ ” symbols to the track numbers in the display.

You can also listen to rhythm while you record. (→ p.41)

Operation

3Use the level meters to check the input levels. Hold down the [SHIFT] key and press the [MIXER] key to change the “DISPLAY” setting in the screen to “PRE” (pre-fader level).

While watching the level meter, play sounds on your input source (instrument), and use the [INPUT TRIM] knob to adjust the input level so that the level does not reach “CLIP” when the loudest sounds are produced.

You can also apply an effect to the input source. (→ p.36)

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

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Korg PXR4 Recording methods, Recording on two tracks, Connect the input device, Specify two tracks for recording

Contents

Page Handling Power supplyLocation Interference with other electrical devices Table of Contents Creating/selecting a song Mixer adjustmentsUsing effects Viewing and changing the time location Mixdown Tempo/rhythm settingsSong editing Track editing ExpTrack Exp/Cmp Expand/compress a Record Recording settings UndoSys Undo settingsLevel Volume level adjustment DelTrack Delete Track Delete data from a track Index Block diagram What is ?Troubleshooting Messages Rhythm pattern list Specifications Printing conventions in this manual Main features Top panel Features of the PXR4 and their function Side panels Front panel Rear panelBottom panel Display screen Effect assign indicator → p.67 Battery empty iconDisplay indicator Mixer indicator Output ConnectionsInserting/exchanging cards Input Power supply preparations Turning the power on/off Turning the power on Battery empty indicatorTurning on the display backlight DM Project Turning the power offListening to the demo songs Demo song list Duck Teeth Lower the PXR4’s Master fader Turn the power onPreparations Connect the included AC adapter to the DC 4.5V jack Song named NEW Song has now been created Create a new song → p.23 Check the input level Record → p.25 Counter time will move to the beginning of the song Playback → p.31 Selecting and setting parameters Basic operationSelecting modes Using the faders to select/set parameters Canceling an edit Undo/RedoEditing a parameter value Tuning your guitar Tuning To select the next-numbered song Creating/selecting a songCreating a new song Selecting a different song Character that can be changed will blink Changing the name of a songSelect the song whose name you want to change → 2. Selecting a different song Connect the input device RecordingRecording methods Recording on two tracks Additional recording Using virtual tracks to record Select the track that you want to record Adjust the recording level of your input device, and recordPunch-in/out re-recording a portion of a track Refer to 1. Recording methods steps 1 Count-in recording after a speciﬁed number of mea- sures Press the Stop key to stop playbackSpecify the number of measures to be recorded Combining tracks 1-4 onto two tracks Bounce combining multiple tracks Select the track for recording When you are ﬁnished recording, press the Stop key to stopSelect the bounce mode Begin bounce recording Double-speed playback PlaybackPlayback Layering additional performances onto one track Changing the current time location Switching the counter displayViewing and changing the time location Other types of playback Using Marks to change the time location Registering a markChanging the time location in order of the mark num- bers Select the mark that you want to delete Enter Mark modeDeleting a mark Move to the next or previous mark Mixer adjustments Using the faders to adjust mixer settingsSelect a mixer parameter Using an insert effect Using effectsUsing effects Using a guitar effect Type and chain conﬁguration Using a ﬁnal effectEditing an effect Effect programs and chains Chain 8 This chain contains a high-quality reverb Selecting the effect type and chainEditing an effect Chain 4 This chain is suitable for mic input To save an effect program Using the faders to edit the effectShortcuts using the REC Select keys Saving an effect program Loading a different effect user ﬁle ﬁle loaded at power-onLoading/saving an effect user ﬁle To save to a different effect user ﬁle Selecting and playing a rhythm Tempo/rhythm settingsSetting the tempo and time signature Playing rhythms Song Name naming a song Song editingSong editing operations Changing the tempo of the rhythm Virtual Track selecting a virtual track Track editingTrack editing operations Delete Song deleting a song Copy Track copying a track Select the OutTime When the display asks CopyOK?, press the CURSelect EditMode editing unit. For this example, select Fast Select the InTime Select EditMode. → Copy Track Select the InTime and OutTime Insert Track inserting a blank spaceErase Track erasing a track Select the DestTrk Execute the operation Here’s how to delete the In-Out region of trackDelete Track deleting a track Select ErsTrack. Then press the Cursor right key Select Times Expansion/Compression expanding/compressing a track Select the SrcVTrk Copy Virtual Track copying to a virtual trackSelect the InTime, OutTime, ToTime, and EndTime Select PitchFix Track As an example, here’s how to delete virtual track CDelete Virtual Track deleting a virtual track Select the DestVTrk Creating a stereo ﬁle Using the sub inputMixdown Recording onto a master tape Windows users Saving to your computerMaking USB connections to your computer Creating a stereo ﬁle Macintosh users Saving song ﬁles via card Recovering a damaged card Card Recovery Card managementFormatting a card Format Fr FreeTime The recordable time on the currently LocateP1. Location Counter counter display Counter NameSong Change the name of a song P1. Tempo tempo settingSystem P2. EditSong Song editing operations CpyTrack CopyTrack Copy a track P3. EditTrk Track editing operationsDelSong Delete a song Track Select virtual tracks ErsTrack Erase Track Erase data from a track InsTrack Insert Track Insert blank space into a track ExpTrack Exp/Cmp Expand/compress a region of a track DelTrack Delete Track Delete data from a track CardInfo Information View card information P4. CardUtl Card-related functionsCpyV-Trk Copy a virtual track DelV-Trk Delete a virtual track P5. System System-related settings UndoSys Undo settings Record Recording settings SelectEffect Select an effect program P1. Effect Effect settingsEffect P6. USB comm USB connections P2. Tuner Tuner function Mixer Mark + Effect Assign SendL Send level adjustment L chSendR Send level adjustment R ch + Display + Bounce Store Mark REC SelectExit Shift Master Transport Keys REC REW RewindFF Fast Forward DRIVE/LMT Block Dist Bass Distortion Limiter LimiterComp Bass Comp Ovdrv Bass Overdrive CABI/EQ Block MidEQ MID EQ 4x12 Vin 4x12 Vintage4x12 Mdn 4x12 Modern LowEQ LOW EQ VntgDy Vintage Dynamic Tube2 TUBE2Hi-Gain1 HI-GAIN1 Hi-Gain1 HI-GAIN2 Flanger Flanger StFlange Stereo Flanger ModDelay MOD Delay StModDly Stereo MOD DelayModulation Block Chorus Chorus StChorus Stereo Chorus WahUp WAH UP Phaser Phaser StPhaser Stereo PhaserPitchSft Pitch Shifter StPitch Stereo Pitch Shifter Octave Octave Ambience Block NR/GATE Block Prog name Chain# For Effect Program List For each chain, the following effects can be selected Effect Chain List NR/GATE Troubleshooting Master effect does not apply Effect does not applyCan’t record two tracks simultaneously Guitar/insert effect does not apply Card Rhythm Messages Error messages No Card EvntFullOut MarkFull To-Endx2 UndoOverWr?STOP Rhythm pattern list Analog/digital input/output speciﬁcations Speciﬁcations Included items Counter display Index Manual punch-in Manual punch-out Double-speed playback Half-speed playback Tuner Block diagram Korg INC