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Korg D4 Easy Start
Korg D4 Easy Start

Korg D4 Easy Start

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Main Features

4-track digital recorder featuring
two-track simultaneous recording,
with 8 virtual tracks per track for a
total of 32 tracks!
Easy and intuitive knob-based user
interface allows instant access to
effects, rhythm patterns, virtual
tracks and digital editing with
dedicated knobs.
High capacity Compact Flash™
data storage provides a stable and
quiet recording medium with
plenty of recording time! Compact
Flash cards of up to 2 GB can be
used!!
Built in USB connectivity allows
you to easily-transfer data to your
computer for backup, playback and
editing.
XLR and ¼ inch inputs
accommodate microphone, guitar,
keyboards, etc.
Korg's REMS modeling, technology
delivers 93 effect types that can
be used for guitar, insert, master
or final effect processing. 100
preset effect programs and 100
user programs.
Effects include accurate amp,
cabinet and microphone modeling
simulations, as well as a large
variety of multi-effects including
reverb, delay, pitch-shift, chorus,
tremolo, flanger, phaser and more!
Getting Started:
Installing the included Compact Flash™ card
Connections; Listening to the Demo Songs
The Mode Knob; Recording Basics
Using the Rhythm Patterns
Working with the Effects
Virtual Tracks; The Favorite Knob
Creating a two-track MP2 for playback on your computer
Backing up your songs to computer; More information on Compact Flash
Favorite knob for instant recall of frequently used preset
and custom effects settings.
A full suite of non-destructive editing tools including
copy/paste, punch in/out, as well as time
compression/expansion and more!
87 built-in rhythm/metronome patterns and chromatic
tuner are built-in.
Full-range internal condenser microphone!
Includes 64MB Compact Flash card and AC adaptor
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Summary of Contents for Korg D4

  • Page 1: Main Features

    XLR and ¼ inch inputs • accommodate microphone, guitar, keyboards, etc. Korg’s REMS modeling, technology • delivers 93 effect types that can be used for guitar, insert, master or final effect processing. 100 preset effect programs and 100 user programs.
  • Page 2: Get Connected

    You can use this song to jam along with, to learn the mixing, effects, and other functions in the D4, and then if you like, erase the data on the card and use it for your own projects.
  • Page 3: Create A New Song

    There are also four “sub modes”: Effect Effect Write After you’ve finished this guide, you can find more information on each MODE in the D4 owner’s manual, beginning on page 24. Create a new song: Set the MODE knob to “New Song”. The display will indicate the song grade (“SngGrade”) and “Std” will be flashing Now use the VALUE dial to select the desired song grade.
  • Page 4 The effect types available can be selected by pressing the keys just to the left of the Track Faders. The D4 includes 93 effect algorithms (including Korg’s amazing REMS sound modeling effects), with 100 preset/100 user effect programs. If you select the effect type GUITAR (for recording on input - mono/1 track only) or INSERT (for stereo instrument recording - stereo in/out, stereo track bouncing, etc.), you can apply effects as you record.
  • Page 5 PAN knobs. There are 32 Virtual tracks available for recording on the D4. Each of the four tracks contains eight Virtual tracks, allowing you to record multiple takes, and then choose your favorite take from the Virtual tracks. For more information on how to use Virtual tracks, see the D4 owner’s manual, pages 30-31.
  • Page 6 The PRE/FAVE (Favorite) knob gives you instant access to effect programs at any time. The D4 comes shipped from the factory with 11 effects printed on the top panel and registered to the Favorite knob. You can easily change this and store your own effects.
  • Page 7 KORG D4 EasyStart In order for you to playback D4 songs on your computer, you’ll need to convert the D4 song data to a stereo MP2 format file first: Choose the song you wish to covert; select SONG SEL with the MODE knob, choose the song with the VALUE dial and then press the CURSOR ►...
  • Page 8: Formatting Compact Flash Cards

    Formatting Compact Flash cards: In order to use a Compact Flash card on the D4, it must be formatted on the D4 itself. Cards formatted on computer or any device will not be recognized by the D4. See the D4 owner’s manual, page 55 for more information.