DRIVE/LMT Block | Korg PXR4 guide

Effect parameters

The contents of the effect parameters are explained for each effect module. The effect modules that can be selected will differ for each chain. (→ p.82)

DRIVE/LMT BLOCK

1. DRIVE

TopBoost (TOP BOOST)

This model simulates the distortion of the VOX AC30.

1.	GAIN	[1...10]: Adjusts the amount of distortion.
2.	LEVEL	[0...10]: Adjusts the output level.
3.	TREBLE	[1...10]: Adjusts the treble (high range) tone.
4.	MIDDLE	[1...	10]: Adjusts the middle (mid range) tone.
5.	BASS	[1...	10]: Adjusts the bass (low range) tone.

US HI-G (US HI-GAIN)

This model simulates the distortion of a USA-made high-gain amp.

*The parameters are the same as “TOP BOOST.”

Brit Stk (BRIT STACK)

This model simulates the distortion of a British-made stack- type amp.

*The parameters are the same as “TOP BOOST.”

BigFuzz (BIG FUZZ)

This model simulates a standard vintage fuzz unit.

*The parameters are the same as “TOP BOOST.”

Seattle (SEATTLE)

This model simulates a pedal that is ideal for the grunge rock that originated in the Seattle area.

*The parameters are the same as “TOP BOOST.”

Mtl Dist (METAL DIST)

This model simulates the hard distortion of the 90’s.

*The parameters are the same as “TOP BOOST.”

Fat Dist (FAT DIST)

This model simulates a distortion pedal with the fat distortion of the 80’s.

*The parameters are the same as “TOP BOOST.”

ClasDist (CLASSIC DIST)

This model simulates the sound of a distortion pedal plus amp distortion that was typical of the 70’s.

*The parameters are the same as “TOP BOOST.”

Tube OD (TUBE OD)

This model simulates the driving tube amp distortion of the 70’s.

*The parameters are the same as “TOP BOOST.”

ClasComp (CLASSIC COMP)

This is a compressor that makes your picking more consistent and produces a smooth sustain.

If the sound is distorted, slightly lower each of the LEVEL, TREBLE, MIDDLE, and BASS settings.

1.	SENS	[1...10]: Adjusts the sensitivity of the compres-
		sor.
2.	LEVEL	[0...10]: Adjusts the output level.
3.	TREBLE	[1...10]: Adjusts the treble (high range) tone.
4.	MIDDLE	[1...10]: Adjusts the middle (mid range) tone.
5.	BASS	[1...10]: Adjusts the bass (low range) tone.

Acoustic (ACOUSTIC)

When you use the pickup closest to the neck of your guitar, this produces a realistic simulation of an acoustic guitar.

It contains a compressor with adjustable sensitivity.

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Korg PXR4 owner manual DRIVE/LMT Block

Contents

Page Interference with other electrical devices Power supplyLocation Handling Table of Contents Viewing and changing the time location Mixer adjustmentsUsing effects Creating/selecting a song Track editing Tempo/rhythm settingsSong editing Mixdown DelTrack Delete Track Delete data from a track Record Recording settings UndoSys Undo settingsLevel Volume level adjustment ExpTrack Exp/Cmp Expand/compress a Rhythm pattern list Specifications What is ?Troubleshooting Messages Index Block diagram Main features Printing conventions in this manual Features of the PXR4 and their function Top panel Side panels Bottom panel Front panelRear panel Display screen Mixer indicator Battery empty iconDisplay indicator Effect assign indicator → p.67 Input ConnectionsInserting/exchanging cards Output Turning the power on/off Power supply preparations Turning on the display backlight Turning the power onBattery empty indicator Demo song list Duck Teeth Turning the power offListening to the demo songs DM Project Connect the included AC adapter to the DC 4.5V jack Turn the power onPreparations Lower the PXR4’s Master fader Create a new song → p.23 Song named NEW Song has now been created Record → p.25 Check the input level Playback → p.31 Counter time will move to the beginning of the song Selecting modes Selecting and setting parametersBasic operation Editing a parameter value Using the faders to select/set parametersCanceling an edit Undo/Redo Tuning Tuning your guitar Selecting a different song Creating/selecting a songCreating a new song To select the next-numbered song → 2. Selecting a different song Changing the name of a songSelect the song whose name you want to change Character that can be changed will blink Recording on two tracks RecordingRecording methods Connect the input device Using virtual tracks to record Additional recording Refer to 1. Recording methods steps 1 Adjust the recording level of your input device, and recordPunch-in/out re-recording a portion of a track Select the track that you want to record Specify the number of measures to be recorded Count-in recording after a speciﬁed number of mea- suresPress the Stop key to stop playback Bounce combining multiple tracks Combining tracks 1-4 onto two tracks Begin bounce recording When you are ﬁnished recording, press the Stop key to stopSelect the bounce mode Select the track for recording Layering additional performances onto one track PlaybackPlayback Double-speed playback Other types of playback Switching the counter displayViewing and changing the time location Changing the current time location Changing the time location in order of the mark num- bers Using Marks to change the time locationRegistering a mark Move to the next or previous mark Enter Mark modeDeleting a mark Select the mark that you want to delete Select a mixer parameter Mixer adjustmentsUsing the faders to adjust mixer settings Using a guitar effect Using effectsUsing effects Using an insert effect Effect programs and chains Using a ﬁnal effectEditing an effect Type and chain conﬁguration Chain 4 This chain is suitable for mic input Selecting the effect type and chainEditing an effect Chain 8 This chain contains a high-quality reverb Saving an effect program Using the faders to edit the effectShortcuts using the REC Select keys To save an effect program To save to a different effect user ﬁle ﬁle loaded at power-onLoading/saving an effect user ﬁle Loading a different effect user ﬁle Playing rhythms Tempo/rhythm settingsSetting the tempo and time signature Selecting and playing a rhythm Changing the tempo of the rhythm Song editingSong editing operations Song Name naming a song Delete Song deleting a song Track editingTrack editing operations Virtual Track selecting a virtual track Copy Track copying a track Select the InTime When the display asks CopyOK?, press the CURSelect EditMode editing unit. For this example, select Fast Select the OutTime Select the DestTrk Insert Track inserting a blank spaceErase Track erasing a track Select EditMode. → Copy Track Select the InTime and OutTime Select ErsTrack. Then press the Cursor right key Here’s how to delete the In-Out region of trackDelete Track deleting a track Execute the operation Expansion/Compression expanding/compressing a track Select Times Select PitchFix Copy Virtual Track copying to a virtual trackSelect the InTime, OutTime, ToTime, and EndTime Select the SrcVTrk Select the DestVTrk As an example, here’s how to delete virtual track CDelete Virtual Track deleting a virtual track Track Recording onto a master tape Using the sub inputMixdown Creating a stereo ﬁle Creating a stereo ﬁle Saving to your computerMaking USB connections to your computer Windows users Macintosh users Saving song ﬁles via card Formatting a card Format Recovering a damaged card Card RecoveryCard management Counter LocateP1. Location Counter counter display Fr FreeTime The recordable time on the currently P2. EditSong Song editing operations P1. Tempo tempo settingSystem NameSong Change the name of a song Track Select virtual tracks P3. EditTrk Track editing operationsDelSong Delete a song CpyTrack CopyTrack Copy a track InsTrack Insert Track Insert blank space into a track ErsTrack Erase Track Erase data from a track DelTrack Delete Track Delete data from a track ExpTrack Exp/Cmp Expand/compress a region of a track DelV-Trk Delete a virtual track P4. CardUtl Card-related functionsCpyV-Trk Copy a virtual track CardInfo Information View card information P5. System System-related settings Record Recording settings UndoSys Undo settings P6. USB comm USB connections P1. Effect Effect settingsEffect SelectEffect Select an effect program P2. Tuner Tuner function Mark Mixer + Display SendL Send level adjustment L chSendR Send level adjustment R ch + Effect Assign + Bounce Shift REC SelectExit Store Mark Transport Keys Master FF Fast Forward RECREW Rewind DRIVE/LMT Block Ovdrv Bass Overdrive Limiter LimiterComp Bass Comp Dist Bass Distortion CABI/EQ Block LowEQ LOW EQ 4x12 Vin 4x12 Vintage4x12 Mdn 4x12 Modern MidEQ MID EQ Hi-Gain1 HI-GAIN2 Tube2 TUBE2Hi-Gain1 HI-GAIN1 VntgDy Vintage Dynamic Chorus Chorus StChorus Stereo Chorus ModDelay MOD Delay StModDly Stereo MOD DelayModulation Block Flanger Flanger StFlange Stereo Flanger Octave Octave Phaser Phaser StPhaser Stereo PhaserPitchSft Pitch Shifter StPitch Stereo Pitch Shifter WahUp WAH UP Ambience Block NR/GATE Block Effect Program List Prog name Chain# For Effect Chain List For each chain, the following effects can be selected NR/GATE Troubleshooting Guitar/insert effect does not apply Effect does not applyCan’t record two tracks simultaneously Master effect does not apply Rhythm Card Messages Error messages MarkFull EvntFullOut No Card Wr?STOP To-Endx2UndoOver Rhythm pattern list Speciﬁcations Analog/digital input/output speciﬁcations Included items Index Counter display Double-speed playback Half-speed playback Manual punch-in Manual punch-out Block diagram Tuner Korg INC