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Precautions Location Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction. • In direct sunlight • Locations of extreme temperature or humidity • Excessively dusty or dirty locations • Locations of excessive vibration • Close to magnetic fields Power supply Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC outlet of the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your unit is intended.
Table of Contents Introduction .............................................. 6 Main features ....................................................6 CompactFlash .............................................................6 Virtual tracks ..............................................................6 Effects...........................................................................6 Rhythm patterns.........................................................6 Additional features ...............................
Using the [PAN] knobs to select/edit parameters.................................................................26 Canceling an edit (Undo/Redo) ............................26 3. Tuning ........................................................................26 Tuning your guitar...................................................26 Tuning your acoustic guitar ...................................27 Step 2. Creating/selecting a song .....................28 1. Creating a new song ...............................
. Loading/saving an effect user file................................40 The file loaded at power-on....................................40 To save an effect user file ........................................41 To load an effect user file ........................................41 Initializing the effect user area ...............................41 Step 8. Rhythm & tempo settings ......................42 1. Playing rhythm and metronome patterns...................42 Selecting and playing a rhythm pattern .....
V-Track............................................................61 RHYTHM..........................................................61 P.1 P.2 P.3 P.4 P.2 DYNA: dynamics ....................................................... 67 P.3 AMP: amplifier........................................................... 68 P.4 CABI/EQ: cabinet/equalizer ....................................... 68 P.5 MOD: modulation...................................................... 68 P.6 AMB: ambience ..............................
CABI/EQ .........................................................74 1. 2. 3. 4. CABINET ...........................................................74 BASS CABINET ..................................................75 EQ ....................................................................76 MIC SIMULATOR ................................................77 MODULATION .................................................77 1. MODULATION ...................................................77 AMBIENCE...............
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the KORG D4 Digital Recorder. In order to take full advantage of the D4 and enjoy troublefree operation, please read this manual carefully. After you have read this manual, please keep it for future reference. Main features The D4 is a digital multi-track recorder that uses “CompactFlash” as its recording and storage medium.
Introduction Printing conventions in this manual [ ]: Keys, and knobs on the panel of the D4 are enclosed in [square brackets]. “ ”: Parameters that appear in the display are enclosed in double quotation marks. Steps 1 2 3 ...: Steps in a procedure are indicated as 1 2 3 ... →p.■■: This indicates a reference page. , : These symbols indicate cautions or advice.
Features of the D4 and their function 1. Top panel 1 2 12 16 3 15 22 17 21 20 19 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 23 24 18 1. [INPUT 2] mic input jack You can connect a mic to this balanced XLR jack. If you use this jack, set the rear panel [INPUT 2] switch to “EXT (MIC).” 2. MIC (internal mic) 3. INPUT LEVEL [1], [2] knobs These knobs adjust the level of the inputs. The optimal setting is the highest level that does not cause the LEDs to light.
Introduction 6. FX WRITE [KNOB] key Press this key to register a favorite effect to the [PRE/ FAVE] knob. 7. FX WRITE [PROG] key After you’ve edited an effect, press this key to save your custom settings. 8. FX [GUITAR/MIC] key Press this key to apply an insert effect to the input as it’s being recorded. If this key is lit, the effect is being applied. If you press the lit key, the effect will be bypassed. If you press and hold the key, the effect will turn off.
bus. During playback, the sound is output from the [MASTER OUT] jacks at the volume specified by this fader. If you’ve selected “BOUNCE,” “MASTERING,” or “MP2” as the “REC MODE,” this fader adjusts the overall recording level of the tracks selected by “REC SELECT.” 15. [VALUE] dial Use this to select parameters or edit their values. Pressing down on this dial has the same result as pressing the CURSOR [ ] key. 16. [MODE] knob Use this knob to select a specific mode. (→p.24) 17.
Introduction If you’ve used the [REC SEL] keys to select a recording track, press the [REC] key and then press the [PLAY] key to begin recording. The [PLAY] key will remain lit during playback or recording. If you press this key during playback, the playback will slow down to half-speed - without changing the pitch - making it easy to play along with a difficult phrase as you practice.
device (e.g., the output of a keyboard or effect processor). 2. [INPUT 1] jack You can connect a guitar, bass, or keyboard to this monaural phone jack. 3. [INPUT 2] switch Set this switch for the type of device connected to the [INPUT 2] jack. (MIC) INT: Use this setting if you’re using the D4’s internal mic. (MIC) EXT: Use this setting if you’re using the [INPUT 2] jack at mic level. This is appropriate for a mic input. LINE: Use this setting if you’re using the [INPUT 2] jack at line level.
Introduction 4. Display screen 1 6. Fx icon 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 This icon is shown when the value display is indicating the number of the currently selected effect and its effect chain. 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 1. Page parameter display/Location counter display This area displays the current time location and parameter information. 2. Page guide display This area shows in which direction you can move (using the [CURSOR] keys) to access additional pages. 3.
13. Record mode icon These icons indicate the current recording mode. Set the [MODE] knob to “REC MODE” and use the [VALUE] dial to select the appropriate recording mode. INPUT: The input signal will be recorded. This is the normal recording mode. BOUNCE: In the BOUNCE recording mode, up to three tracks of playback and one external input can be bounced (mixed) down to one track; or you can chose to have two tracks of playback and two external inputs to be bounced down to two tracks.
Introduction Connecting a mic (to the XLR jack) Connections [INPUT 2] (MIC) EXT The diagram below shows basic connections for the D4. Adapt these instructions as appropriate for your equipment, and make the necessary connections. Mic The power must be turned off while you make connections. 2:HOT 1:GND 3:COLD 1. Input Set the [INPUT 1] and [INPUT 2] switches appropriately for the input device you’ve connected. (→p.11) Connecting a guitar 2.
2. Removing a card Inserting or removing a card Grasp the ridge located on the underside of the card, and pull it out toward yourself. In order to record on the D4, you will need a CompactFlash card (which we’ll refer to simply as a “card” in this manual). 1. Inserting a card Insert the card with the label facing upward. Firmly push the card all the way into the card slot. Be careful to insert the card in the correct direction. Never insert or remove the card while the power is on.
Introduction Switching the power on/standby 1. Preparing to turn on the power Before you connect the power supply, make sure that the [POWER] switch is set to the STANDBY position. Connecting the AC adapter Plug the connector of the included AC adapter firmly into the [DC 9V] input connector. Then connect the AC adapter to an AC power outlet. 2. Turning the power on Here’s the correct way to turn on the power of the D4 and any other connected devices. 1 Lower the [MASTER] fader to 0.
3. Switching the power off Make sure that operations such as song playback or recording are completed, and turn off the power by reversing the “Turning the power on” procedure from the previous page. Before you power-off, you must press the [STOP] key to save the song to the card. Turn the volume of all connected devices to the minimum setting, and turn off each power switch in order, beginning with the last device that receives the audio signal.
Introduction Listening to the demo songs The included card contains demo songs. Here’s how you can listen to these demo songs. 1 Connect headphones or a monitor amp to the D4. (→p.15) 2 Turn on the power of the D4. (→p.17) 3 Set the [TRACK] fader of the D4 to 7, and the [MASTER] fader to 0. 6 Slowly raise the [MASTER] fader to adjust the volume level. If you are using headphones, raise the [MASTER] fader to about 6, and then use the [PHONE LEVEL] knob to make adjustments.
Quick start If you just can’t wait to get started, this section will explain how to connect your guitar, record your playing on one track, and then play it back. 1. Preparations Insert the card Insert the card (CompactFlash) into the card slot. (→p.16) The CompactFlash card that came with your D4 is already formatted and contains the demo songs. However, if you are using a new CompactFlash card, you will need to format it before you begin recording. (→p.
Quick start 3. Create a new song Set the [MODE] knob to “NEW SONG” If no songs have been recorded on the card, then “MakeNew!” will appear automatically. Specify the song grade The display indicates “SngGrade.” Use the [VALUE] dial to select the grade (recording quality) of the new song you’re going to create. Create the song Press the CURSOR [ ] key. An empty song named “NEW SONG” has now been created. Press the [EXIT] key The D4 will be in Play mode. 4.
5. Select an effect 6. Record Press the [GUITAR/MIC] key Adjust the recording level The guitar/mic effects will appear. Use the [TRACK 1] fader to adjust the recording level. While you watch level meter [1], gradually raise the fader as far as possible without allowing the level to reach CLIP. Use the [MASTER] fader and [PHONE] knob to adjust the monitor volume. Use the [VALUE] dial to select an effect program Play your guitar to hear the sound.
Quick start 7. Playback Press the [REW] key The time location will return to the beginning of the song. Disarm the recording track If the [REC SELECT] LED of the track you specified as the recording track in “4. Record” is still lit, press the [PAN] knob corresponding to that track again, and the LED will go dark. Listen to the recording Press the [PLAY] key. Playback will begin. During playback, the [PLAY] key will be lit. Use the [MASTER] fader to adjust the volume.
Operation Step 1. Basic operation This section explains basic operation of the D4. 1. Selecting modes The functions of the D4 are organized into eleven modes selected by the [MODE] knob; and four sub-modes (Effect, Effect Write, Tuner, and Punch-Rec) accessed by pressing to various keys. You can access one of the sub-modes from any mode simply by pressing the corresponding key. If a sub-mode is selected, you can press the [EXIT] key to return to the mode currently selected by the [MODE] knob.
Operation Tuner Press the TRACK ASSIGN [1] key and [2] key simultaneously to access the Tuner sub-mode. Next, use the TRACK ASSIGN [1] key or [2] key to select the input ([INPUT 1] or [INPUT 2]) signal that you want to send to the tuner. Punch Rec Press the [PUNCH] key to select the Punch Rec sub-mode if you want to use auto-punch recording. Auto-punch recording will occur from the time location specified by the [IN (LOC1)] key to the time location specified by the [OUT (LOC2)] key. 2.
Using the [PAN] knobs to select/edit parameters The [PAN] knobs can be used to edit the value of certain parameters. Use the [SEL] key to switch the function of the [PAN] knobs. An icon in the display indicates the parameter that can currently be edited. AMP/FX: If you press the FX [GUITAR+MIC], [INSERT/ GTR+VO], [MASTER], or [FINAL] key, the [PAN] knobs will edit effect parameters 1–5.
Operation When the tuning is correct If you do not want the sound to be heard while tuning, set the [MASTER] fader to 0. 5 Exit Tuner mode. Press the [EXIT] key to exit Tuner mode. Tuning your acoustic guitar Here’s how you can use the D4’s internal mic to tune your acoustic guitar. 1 Select the internal mic. Set the [INPUT 2] switch to (MIC) INT. 2 Enter Tuner mode. Press the TRACK ASSIGN [1] key and [2] key simultaneously. 3 Select the input. Press the TRACK ASSIGN [2] key.
Step 2. Creating/selecting a song 1. Creating a new song Before you can begin recording, you must create a new blank song. 1 Set the [MODE] knob to “NEW SONG.” 2 Select the song grade. The display will indicate “SngGrade.” Use the [VALUE] dial to select the song grade (recording quality) that’s appropriate for the desired recording quality and/or time. Eco(Economy) Extended-length recording. Select this when you want to record for an extended time. Std(Standard) Standard.
Operation 3. Changing the name of a song The default name for any newly created song will be “NEW SONG.” So that you will be able to tell your songs apart, we recommend that you change the song name. A song name of up to 16 characters can be assigned. Characters available for a song name (Space), A…Z, a…z, 0…9, @, +, -, !, #, $, %, ', (, ), {, }, _, “ To change the name of a song 1 Select the song whose name you want to change. →“2. Selecting a different song” 2 Set the [MODE] knob to “SONG EDIT”.
If you press and hold a TRACK ASSIGN key, the REC SELECT LED of the currently selected track will light. You can also listen to rhythm while you record. (→p.43) If you’re in Effect mode, press the [EXIT] key to return to Play mode before specifying the recording track. If the [GUITAR/ MIC] key is lit, you can record on only one track at a time. 3 Check the input level. While watching the INPUT LEVEL LED, produce sound on your keyboard (or other input device) and adjust the INPUT LEVEL [1] knob.
Operation want to listen to previously-recorded backing tracks while you record a lead guitar performance. 1 Select the track that you want to record. When you press the TRACK ASSIGN [1] or [2] key, the key you pressed will light. Press one of the [PAN] knobs to select the recording track. Raise the [TRACK] faders of the tracks you want to hear play back as you record. 2 Adjust the recording level of the input source, and press the [PLAY] key.
be listening to the sound of the external input source. If you don’t have a pedal switch, press the [REC] key at the point where you want to start recording. 7 Press the pedal switch at the point where you want to stop recording. Recording will end, and the track will switch back to playback (manual punch-out). Now you will be listening to the playback of the track. 2 If you don’t have a pedal switch, press the [REC] key at the point where you want to stop recording.
Operation 3. Combining multiple tracks There are two methods for combing multiple tracks that have already been recorded onto a single track or a stereo pair of tracks: Mastering and Bounce recording. These operations will free up more tracks so you can continue adding (recording) new tracks. Mastering is generally used when you are ready to make a final stereo mix. Bounce recording can mix previously recorded tracks together with an external input source as the D4 records.
Double-speed playback Step 4. Playback This section explains basic various playback features available on the D4. 1. Playback 1 Select the song that you want to play back, and set the time location. To select a song, set the [MODE] knob to “SONG SEL”, and then use the [VALUE] dial to display the desired song’s name and number. Press the CURSOR [ ] key to select the song. You can begin play back at a time location other than the beginning of the song.
Operation Step 5. Viewing and changing the time location This section explains how to use the counter display, how to use locate points, and how to select a different time location within a song. 1. Changing the format of the counter display The counter display format shown in Play mode can be switched according to your needs. You can switch between the following two time display formats. • “minutes”: “seconds” . “1/1000 second” • “measures” . “beats” .
You can perform steps 2–3 even during playback. If you want to save the registered locate points as part of the song data, press the [STOP] key to save the song. If you turn off the power without saving the song, the locate points you registered will not be preserved. Moving to the IN or OUT points you registered Press the [IN (LOC1)] key or [OUT (LOC2)] key. You will move to that time location.
Operation To turn it off, press and hold the key. 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 professional musicians and studio engineers. The user memories can hold effect programs that you yourself create by editing the presets.
Using the master effect One master effect processor is built into the D4, and can be applied to the tracks during playback, during “Mastering” or during “Bounce” recording. Use the “Send” (send level) of each track to adjust the depth of the effect being applied to that track. This type of effect is used mainly for spatial-type effects (such as reverb) or stereo modulation to enhance the overall depth of the song and to improve the balance. 1 Select the master effect.
Operation To work with a specific chain, you must begin by selecting an effect program that uses the desired chain. (→p.81) For example if you want to edit your own program based on [CHAIN A], choose the “GUITAR/MIC” effect type, and select the preset program “ALICE”. If you want to edit your own program based on [CHAIN 1], choose the “MASTER” effect type, and select the preset program “Pan-Echo.” You can’t change the chain used by each of the factory-preset effect programs.
If you don’t want to edit the name, simply press the FX WRITE [PROG] key. 4 Select the user program number where you want the program saved, and save the program. With the display indicating “Write Num,” use the [VALUE] dial to select the save-destination. For this example, select “U03” and press the CURSOR [ ] key. When the display asks “Sure?” use the [VALUE] dial to select “Yes” and press the CURSOR [ ] key; your effect program will be saved to the specified number.
Operation If the card does not contain an effect user file (1.EFF), data stored in the D4 itself (the default settings) will be loaded. Simply exchanging cards will not change the contents of the effects. To save an effect user file 1 Select “CARD” mode. Use the [MODE] knob to select “CARD” mode. 2 Select “CdFxSave” Use the [VALUE] dial to select “CdFxSave,” and press the CURSOR [ ] key. 3 Select the number where you want the user effect file to be saved. The display indicates “Save Num.
Step 8. Rhythm & tempo settings This section explains how to use the rhythm and metronome patterns, how to select a time signature, and how to adjust the song’s tempo setting. If you change the tempo after recording, the measures and beats displayed in the location counter will no longer match the audio in the track. The tempo only controls the playback speed of the rhythm patterns, and does not affect the playback speed of the recorded tracks. 1.
Operation Recording while listening to a rhythm pattern You can record your performance while using the internal rhythm as a guide. 1 Select a rhythm pattern. Refer to “Selecting and playing a rhythm pattern.” Make sure that a rhythm pattern is selected, and that the rhythm is not turned off. 2 Adjust the recording level of the input source, and record. Refer to “1. Recording methods.” When you press the [REC] key and enter record-ready mode, the selected rhythm pattern will begin playing.
4 Select the copy destination song number (“DestSong”). Turn the [VALUE] dial to select song “2,” and press the CURSOR [ ] key. 5 Execute the Copy operation. The display will ask “Copy OK?” When you press the CURSOR [ ] key, the copy operation will be executed. When the data has been copied, the display will indicate “Finish!” After a time, you will return to step 4.
Operation Step 10.
toP Beginning (time zero) of the song LOC 1 (IN) “In” location you specified in 1 LOC 2 (OUT) “Out” location you specified in 1 End Last recorded time location of the song To use the time location you specified in Step 1, select “LOC 1 (IN).” You can press the [IN (LOC1)] key at this point to modify the selected time. You can also press the [PLAY] key to audition the playback for approximately two seconds starting at the selected time.
Operation example, select “1.” Then press the CURSOR [ ] key. 5 Set the “In Time” and “Out Time.” Use the [VALUE] dial to specify each locate point. After you’ve specified the locate points, press the CURSOR [ ] key. (Refer to “Copying a track”) You can press the [PLAY] key to hear approximately two seconds of playback starting at the selected time location. 6 Execute the editing operation. When the display asks “Ins OK?,” press the CURSOR [ ] key to execute the operation.
Delete Track “DelTrack” — deleting a track This operation deletes (removes) the specified region (In– Out) of a recorded track. When data is deleted, the data following the deleted region (i.e., the data following the Out location) will be moved toward the beginning of the song. In Out DestTrk DestTrk Here’s how to delete the In–Out region of track 1. 1 Store the In and Out time locations in the [IN (LOC1)] key and [OUT (LOC2)] key. 2 Select “TRK EDIT” mode. Set the [MODE] knob to “TRK EDIT.
Operation 1 Store the In and Out time locations in the [IN (LOC1)] key and [OUT (LOC2)] key. The “To” time will be set later in this procedure. 2 Select “TRK EDIT” mode. Set the [MODE] knob to “TRK EDIT.” 3 Select the Expansion/Compression operation. Use the [VALUE] dial to select “ExpTrack,” and press the CURSOR [ ] key. 4 Select “ExpFrom” (source track number for the data to be expanded or compressed). Use the [VALUE] dial to select the number of the track whose data you want to expand or compress.
You can press the [UNDO] key to return to the state prior to executing this operation. (→p.26) The amount of time required to complete this operation (the “Finish!” display) is determined by the length of the specified region (In–Out). Copy Virtual Track “CpyV-Trk” — copying to a virtual track This operation copies an entire virtual track (from beginning to end) to another virtual track of the same track, or to a virtual track of another track. 50 SrcTrk SrcVTrk DestTrk DestVTrk (a...
Operation 1 Select “TRK EDIT” mode. Set the [MODE] knob to “TRK EDIT.” 2 Select the Delete Virtual operation. Use the [VALUE] dial to select “DelV-Trk,” and press the CURSOR [ ] key. 3 Select “DelTo” (track number from which a virtual track will be deleted). Use the [VALUE] dial to select the number of the track from which a virtual track will be deleted. For this example, select track “1.” Then press the CURSOR [ ] key. 4 Select “DelToV” (the virtual track that will be deleted).
ting page). Use the [VALUE] dial to make the value indicator read “On.” If the input is monaural, it will be input to the L channel. 3. Creating a stereo MP2 file When you have finished recording, a completed song can be converted into a stereo MP2 song file that can be played on your computer. An MP2 song that you have created this way can be played back on the D4, but there are several limitations on how it can be edited.
Operation Before using a CompactFlash card, the card must be formatted by the D4 itself. Cards formatted on a computer or digital camera etc. will not be recognized by the D4. 1. Making USB connections to your computer The D4 has a [USB] connector for direct connection to your computer, making it quick and easy to back up your important song data. Load a file Save a file D4 The procedure will differ according to the operating system of your computer.
3 A drive named “Unnamed” will be added to your desktop. The display of the D4 will indicate “CardLock.” 4 Back up the data to your computer. When you open the drive that was added in step 3, you will see the contents of the card that is inserted in the D4. Copy the desired song/effect data into your computer. Song data from your computer can also be written to the card. 5 Put the added drive into “Trash.
Operation 2) files. By copying these files to your computer, you can listen to the songs on your computer, or distribute them. If you are using a sound card that does not support a 32 kHz sampling rate, playback may not be possible. 3. Effect user file (1.EFF, 2.EFF) These files are created when you create or save user effect data. The filenames are “1.EFF” and “2.EFF”. 4. Setting file (D4.INI) A file containing settings is created with a name of “D4.INI”.
Mode parameters This section explains the parameters that appear in the display for each mode you select using the Mode knob. REC MODE Select the recording mode Here you can select the recording mode. The mixer settings will change according to the mode you select, allowing you to execute the desired type of recording. An icon in the display indicates the recording mode you selected here. Input: input recording This recording mode lets you perform conventional recording.
Mode parameters SYSTEM in the Locate page. The track audio of channels selected for recording will be output if “AutoIn” is “On.” P.2 Foot SW: Foot switch settings P.1 MixerSys: Mixer settings 1. AutoIn ................................................................ [Off, On] If this setting is on, the input source for the track(s) that are record-enabled by “REC SELECT” will be automatically switched according to the state of the recorder.
TRK EDIT: Track editing operations Use these operations to edit the tracks you’ve recorded. These editing operations will affect the virtual track (A– H) you’ve selected in “V-TRK” mode for each track 1–4. The region of time to be edited can be specified when you execute each editing operation; however by default, the times registered to the [IN (LOC1)] and [OUT (LOC2)] keys will be used. P.
Mode parameters 3. OutTime............................................................................ Specify the ending time in the edit source track. 1. DeleteTo..............................................[1, 2, 3, 4, 1-2, 3-4] Select the edit destination track. 4. Ins OK? .............................................................. [Yes, No] Select “Yes” and press the CURSOR [ ] key to execute the operation. 2. InTime ..............................................................................
4. InTime .............................................................................. Specify the starting time in the edit source track. 5. OutTime............................................................................ Specify the ending time in the edit source track. 6. ToTime .............................................................................. Specify the starting time in the edit destination track. For the procedure, refer to “1. Track editing: Copying a track” in “Step 10.
Mode parameters V-Track Here you can select the virtual track for each track. Each track has eight virtual tracks: “A”–“H.” Select one of these virtual tracks for recording/playback on each track. Track editing operations other than “CpyVTrk,” “DelVTrk” will affect the virtual track you select here. Other virtual tracks will not be affected by your editing operations. If you select a virtual track that already contains recorded data, a “O” symbol is shown beside “A”–“H.
LOCATE Here you can change the format of the counter display, and use the counter to change the current time location. 1. Counter ............................................................................ In “LOCATE” mode, turning the [VALUE] dial will change the counter display format. When you press the CURSOR [ ] key, the counter display will blink, and you can use the [VALUE] dial to move the time location. Use the CURSOR [ ]/[ ] keys to select the units of movement.
Mode parameters SONG EDIT P.3 DelSong: Delete a song This operation deletes the selected song. 1. DestSong ............................................................... [1...99] Confirm the number of the song that will be deleted. Here you can edit and rename songs. These editing operations cannot be Undone after execution. P.1 NameSong: edit the song name Here you can edit the name of the currently selected song. Refer to “3. Changing the name of a song” in “Step 2.
NEW SONG: Creating a new song Here you can create a new song. P.1 SongGrade: specify the song grade 1. SongGrade .................................................. [Hiq, Std, Eco] Select the song grade (recording quality) for the song you want to create. Hiq (High Quality): best audio quality Std (Standard): standard audio quality Eco (Economy): longest recording time CARD Here you can view information about the card, check the card, format the card, or manage effect user files.
Mode parameters P.3 CdFxLoad: Loading an effect user file This operation loads the effect user data into internal memory. 1. Load Num........................................................... [Int, 1, 2] Select the effect data load source. Int: Load the initial settings (preset data). 1: Load from Num1 (the data that is loaded at power-on). 2: Load from Num2. USB Choose this mode when you want to connect the D4 to your computer. For details, refer to “1.
Effect parameters Effect types [CHAIN D] This chain allows multiple inputs such as from a mic, electric bass, or synthesizer. Use the four effect type keys ([GUITAR/MIC], [INSERT/ GTR+VO)], [MASTER], and [FINAL]) to select an effect type. (This selection determines the location in the signal path where the effect will be inserted.) Each effect program is based on one of the eleven different “chains” — ways in which effect modules are connected.
Effect parameters [CHAIN 5] This chain is suitable for an acoustic instrumentalist/vocalist. Guitar COMP/AC SIM Trk 1 / 3 Vocal MIC SIM Trk 2 / 4 [CHAIN 6] This chain is suitable for an instrumentalist/ vocalist. Guitar CABI Trk 1 / 3 Vocal LIMITER Trk 2 / 4 P.1 FxSelect: select an effect program To enter this page, select one of the four effect types: [GUITAR/MIC], [INSERT/GTR+VO], [MASTER], or [FINAL]. 1. FxSelect [P.00...49*1/P.50...99*2, U00..99, A...E, 1...
P.3 AMP: amplifier Press the CURSOR [ ] key to make “AMB” blink, or press the [RTM LVL] knob to select this module. 1. EffctSel .......................................................[off, E.01...***] Selects the type of amp simulator. 1. Ambience .................................................................. [***] Select the type of ambience. 1a. GAIN............................................................... [1...10] Use the [PAN 1] knob to edit. 1b. TREBLE ....................................
Effect parameters P.10 FxRetBal: effect return balance setting Press the CURSOR [ ] key to select this parameter. 1. FxRetBal ................................................... [L30...cnt...R30] If you’ve selected MASTER as the effect type, this parameter adjusts the stereo balance of the return from the effect to the master bus. This page won’t appear if you’ve selected an effect type other than “MASTER.” FX WRITE/PROG: save an effect 1. WriteNum.........................................................
1c. Pan 3 .................................................. [L30...cnt...R30] PAN: pan You can use the D4’s knobs to adjust the pan and sends, edit the effects, and adjust amp settings as easily as when using an analog mixer or effect processor. The function of the knobs is switched automatically according to the mode you select. Then you can press the [SEL] key and use the knobs for other functions. 1d. Pan 4 ................................................. [L30...cnt...
Effect modules Effect modules This section defines the effect parameters available for each effect module. The effect modules that can be selected will depend on the chain. (→p.82) DYNA 1. LIMITER WAH DWN This is a wah in which the filter operates in the opposite direction from WAH UP. * The parameters are the same as “WAH UP.” B WAH UP (BASS WAH UP) This is a low-pass filter type auto wah. It is suitable for instruments such as electric bass. 1. ATTACK............ [1...
AC30TB AMP The brilliant channel of a VOX AC30TB. (Recommended CAB: VOX AC30) 1. AMP SIMULATOR/DRIVE UK BLUES BTQ CL (BOUTIQUE CL) The clean channel of a 100W high-quality hand-made amp. (Recommended CAB: UK H30) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. GAIN .............................. [1...10]: Adjusts the amount of distortion. TREBLE .......................... [1...10]: Adjusts the high-range level. MIDDLE ......................... [1...10]: Adjusts the mid-range level. BASS................................ [1...
Effect modules 2. BASS AMP SIMULATOR B VALVE A vacuum tube amp with the ULTRA LO switch turned on. (Recommended CAB: CLS8X10) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. MID FC ........................... [1...5]: Adjusts the mid-range frequency. TREBLE .......................... [1...10]: Adjusts the high-range level. MIDDLE ......................... [1...10]: Adjusts the mid-range level. BASS................................ [1...10]: Adjusts the low-range level. LEVEL............................. [0...10]: Adjusts the overall level.
4. SYNTH SYNTH This models a chromatic guitar synth. 1. OSC TYPE ...................... [1...16]: Selects the oscillator type. 1: Sawtooth wave 2 octaves down 2: Sawtooth wave 1 octave down 3: Sine wave 1 octave down 4: Sawtooth wave 5: Sine wave 6: Sawtooth wave 1 octave up 7: Sine wave 1 octave up 8: Sine wave 2 octaves up Oscillators 9–16 are the same as 0–7 but with portamento applied. 2. VCF ...................[0...10.0]: Sensitivity of the Voltage Controlled Filter. 0...4.
Effect modules open backed cab using four 10" 8 Ohm speakers, wired in parallel for a total of 2 Ohms impedance. Although originally intended for bass guitar, this speaker rocks for many different styles. VOX AC15 This is a 1x12" open backed combo using the famed VOX Blue Alnico speaker, manufactured by Celestion in Ipswich, England. The one we used was a modern re-issue that was housed in the VOX AC15TB combo.
B MD4X10 (Modern 4X10) B COMBI This models a modern cabinet containing four 10 inch speakers. This models a combination cabinet containing one 12 inch and one 18 inch speaker. B MT4X10 (Metal 4X10) This models a cabinet containing four 10 inch aluminumconed speakers. B CL8X10 (Classic 8X10) Six types of 4-band graphic equalizer are provided, each with different center frequency settings for the various bands. This models a classic cabinet containing eight 10 inch speakers.
Effect modules 4. MIC SIMULATOR When recording sound that is output from an acoustic instrument or a speaker, it is best to use a mic that takes advantage of the characteristics of the source. When using the built-in condenser mic of the D4, you can simulate the mic that is most appropriate for the source being recorded. VNTG.DY (VINTAGE DYNAMIC) This simulates the warm and rich sound of a vintage dynamic mic, and is ideal for vocals. 1. SETTING .............[1...4]: Switches the location of the mic.
FLANGER ST FLNGE (STEREO FLANGER) These effects give the sound modulation and a sense of pitch movement. 1. TIME................... [1...10]: Adjusts the delay time, controlling the frequency range at which the effect will apply. Adjusting this toward 0 will cause the modulation to occur at a higher pitch. 2. FEEDBACK.. [–10...+10]: Adjusts the unique character of sound. Raising this setting appropriately will produce a “jet” effect. 3. SPEED........[0.1...
Effect modules 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. -----(BLANK).................. -----(BLANK).................. -----(BLANK).................. OCTAVE ............[0...10]: Adjusts the amount of one-octave lower sound. 5. DIRECT .............[0...10]: Adjusts the amount of original sound.
PP DELAY (STEREO PING PONG DELAY) This is a stereo delay in which the sound bounces between left and right. 1. 2. 3. 4. TIME ............. [0...1.75s]: Adjusts the delay time. FEEDBACK.......[0...10]: Adjusts the feedback (delay repeats). TONE ................. [0...10]: Adjusts the tone of the delayed sound. MODE................... [1, 2]: Switches the order of output. 1: Output from L, 2: Output from R 5. MIX .................... [0...10]: Adjusts the mix amount of the delayed sound.
Effect modules Effect Program List Preset 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Prog name Chain No. For BTQ CLN #A E.Guitar BLK2X12 #A E.Guitar TWD4X10 #A E.Guitar AC30TB #A E.Guitar UK'80S #A E.Guitar UK MDN #A E.Guitar US MDN #A E.Guitar VALVE #C B.Guitar LA STUD #C B.Guitar JAZZ #C B.Guitar ACOUS #A E.Guitar IRONMAN #A E.Guitar ALICE #A E.Guitar MAHAVISU #A E.Guitar GOVTMULE #A E.Guitar UNCHAIN #A E.Guitar PASSION #A E.Guitar 5TH B'LO #A E.Guitar SUPEROCT #A E.
Effects marked by an asterisk* generate the effect sound from the L channel of the input, and produce a stereo effect from L/R. When using these effects, be sure to input the signal to the L channel. Effect Chain List For each chain, the following effects can be selected. CHAIN A E.01 E.02 E.03 E.04 E.05 E.06 E.07 E.08 E.09 E.10 E.11 E.12 E.13 E.14 E.15 E.16 E.17 E.18 E.19 E.20 E.21 E.22 E.23 E.24 E.25 E.26 E.27 E.
Effect modules CHAIN D E.01 E.02 E.03 E.04 E.05 E.06 E.07 E.08 LIMIT - EQ - GATE - MOD - DELAY [DYNA] [CABI/EQ] LIMIT 4BAND EQ GATE OFF OFF GATE LIMITER LOW EQ MID EQ HIGH EQ WIDE EQ1 WIDE EQ2 WIDE EQ3 CHAIN E E.01 E.02 E.03 E.04 E.05 E.06 E.07 E.08 [MOD] MOD OFF CHORUS FLANGER MODDELAY TREMOLO PTCH SFT PHASER OCTAVE SLOW ATK [AMB] DELAY OFF DELAY CHAIN 3 CHAIN 4 E.01 E.02 E.03 E.04 E.05 E.01 E.02 E.03 E.04 E.05 E.06 E.
Appendices Troubleshooting No sound Is the power of the D4 and/or connected devices turned on? (→p.17) Is the amp or headphone connection correct? Can’t hear the playback The [MASTER] fader or [PHONE LEVEL] knob may have been set to “0.” The track volume level may have been lowered. If when using punch-in/out you cannot hear the playback for other than the specified recording range of the recording track, you may have turned the “AutoIn” function “On.” (→p.
Appendices Can’t record two tracks simultaneously The “EFFECT ASSIGN” (effect insert location) may have been set to “GUITAR/MIC.” → If this is set to “GUITAR/MIC,” only one track can be recorded simultaneously. Input sound or recorded sound contains noise or distortion Is the [INPUT LEVEL] knob raised to an appropriate level? → The sound will distort if the [INPUT LEVEL] knob setting is too high, or will be noisy if the setting is too low. (→p.
Rhythm Can’t hear rhythm sounds Is rhythm selected? → Select [RHYTHM] mode, and press the CURSOR [ ] key. In the page that indicates the rhythm name, choose a setting other than “Off” for “Rhythm.” The rhythm volume may have been lowered. → Either use the [RHYTHM] knob to adjust the rhythm volume, or select [RHYTHM] mode, press the CURSOR [ ] key to make the display indicate “RhythmLv,” and adjust the rhythm volume. The recorder may be stopped. → Press the [PLAY] key to play back.
Appendices USB Your computer does not recognize the D4 Is the USB cable connected correctly? (→p.53) → Re-connect the cable. Is the D4 in USB mode? (→p.53) Depending on the computer hardware you are using, your computer may be unable to recognize the D4 via a USB connection. Your computer does not release the D4 The procedure will depend on the operating system of your computer. (→p.
CrdRetry The card cannot be detected correctly, or is in a state in which access is not possible. → Insert a card. If a card is already inserted, turn off the power, re-insert the card, and then turn the power on once again. Finish! The operation was completed successfully. SongFull You have exceeded the maximum number of songs that can be stored in a card. → Delete unwanted songs, or use another card. Working. An operation is being performed. Please wait until this message disappears.
Appendices EvntFull SongFile Recording is not possible, since there are not enough free events in the song. → To increase the number of free events, use “DelV-Trk” (→p.50) to delete unneeded tracks. The song data is incorrect or has been damaged. → Execute “CdRecvry” (→p.55). If an error message still appears, use “DelSong” (→p.44) to delete that song. In >Out When executing a track editing operation such as “CopyTrk,” the InTime is located later than the OutTime.
→ This will appear after the “CardFull” warning has appeared. If you select “Yes,” you will be unable to Undo, but the recording you just made will be saved. If you select “No,” the recording will be discarded and not saved to the card. Wr?>STOP In Effect mode, writing is not possible since the recorder is running. → Press the [STOP] key to stop the recorder, and then write the data.
Appendices Rhythm pattern list 1/4 3/4 2/4 1 Metro01 Metro01 Metro01 2 Metro02 Metro02 Metro02 3/4_1 3 3/4_2 4 5 *1 4/4 1 Metro01 2 Metro02 3 8beat01 4 8beat02 5 8beat03 6 8beat04 7 8beat05 8 8beat06 9 8beat07 10 8beat08 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 8beat09 8beat10 16beat01 16beat02 16beat03 16beat04 16beat05 16beat06 16beat07 16beat08 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 4/4 *1 16beat09 16beat10 16beat11 Rock01 Rock02 Rock03 Rock04 Rock05 Rock06 Rock07 6/8 7/4 8/8 7/8 5/8 4/8 3/8 2/8 1/8 8/4 6/4 5/4 M
Structure: Specifications Number of tracks: Recording format: Recording time: when using 64 MB 4 tracks × 8 virtual tracks 4 tracks simultaneous playback/2 tracks simultaneous playback 16 bit MPEG1 Layer 2 compression 32 kHz Hi Quality = approx. 44 minutes/1 track Standard = approx. 64 minutes/1 track Economy = approx. 132 minutes/1 track maximum of approx. 4200 minutes/1 track (Economy, when using 2 G) * Recording time may vary slightly depending on conditions of use.
Appendices LINE Input impedance: Rated level Maximum level Source impedance: MIC Input impedance: 22 kΩ –30dBu (INPUT LEVEL=Max) +4dBu (INPUT LEVEL=Min) –18dBu (INPUT LEVEL=Max) +16dBu (INPUT LEVEL=Min) 600Ω 10 kΩ: 6.
Index A AC adapter ...................................... 17 Auto Punch-In/Out ....................... 32 B Back up............................................. 53 Beat ................................................... 42 Bounce.............................................. 33 C Card ...................................... 16, 54, 55 Card Recovery ................................ 55 Chain ................................................ 38 CompactFlash ................................. 16 Computer.......
Appendices Playback........................................... 34 Double-speed playback........... 34 Half-speed playback ................ 34 Power ............................................... 17 Preset ................................................ 37 Punch-In/Out Manual punch-in...................... 31 Song folder .......................................54 Song grade........................................28 Song name ........................................29 Std....................................
SEND L SEND R TUNER INPUT 1 GUITAR/MIC, INSERT/GTR+VO REC Level SELECT 1 INPUT LEVEL REC TRK1 Pan1 AD REC TRK2 Send-1 LINE EXT 2 INT TRK2 + GUITAR EFFECT (TRACK ASSIGN) INPUT 2 REC SELECT, REC MODE TRK1 AD REC Level SELECT 2 Pan2 REC TRK1 RECORDER LINE MIC 1 GTR MASTER L MASTER R Block diagram REC TRK2 Send-2 TRK3 REC Level SELECT 3 Pan3 INSERT EFFECT TRK1 TRK2 TRK3 TRK4 Send-3 TRK4 RyhthmLv REC Level SELECT 4 Pan4 RHYTHM Send-4 EffRetLv VOLUME MASTER EFFECT SubIn Off
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