Korg D1200MKII Easy Start page 3

SYSTEM/USB - In this mode you can configure the D1200mkII settings for the foot switch and expression pedal inputs, MIDI,
sync and MMC settings, data backup and restore functions, and Disk utilities such as formatting the internal 40GB hard drive.
Also included is access to USB mode for connection and data transfer / backup with an external computer.
TRACK - In this mode you can access the Virtual Tracks settings, perform track-editing functions (copy, reverse, normalize, etc.)
and also import and export single or multiple track audio data in WAV format.
SONG - In song mode you can select songs, copy, move, delete and protect songs and arrange songs in a play list to
automatically play them in any order.
STORE IN/LOC1, OUT/LOC2, TO/LOC3, END/LOC4
recording and "LOOP" recording functions. They are also used to assign up to four locate points per song. You can set IN, OUT,
TO and END points and Locate points by first pressing the [STORE] key at the desired point in time, and then the appropriate
[IN/LOC] etc. key, while playback is on or off.
MARK & SCENE - The D1200mkII allows you to store up to 100 Marks and 100 Scenes. You can easily store and move to
specific Marks in a song, such as verse, chorus, etc. Marks are also used for setting index points when burning CDs with the
"DiscAtOnce" function. Mixer settings such as volume, pan, EQ and effect settings can be stored as multiple Scenes in a song,
and recalled automatically during playback. Marks and Scenes can also be named. You can set Marks and Scenes by first
pressing the [STORE] key at the desired point in time, and then the [MARK] or [SCENE] key, while playback is on or off.
AUTO PUNCH & LOOP - Auto Punch mode is used to automatically punch in/out at desired locations that have been set with
the [STORE IN/LOC1, OUT/LOC 2] keys. You can also set a PreRoll and PostRoll time in measures or seconds. The LOOP
function allows you to loop a specific region of audio, by using the [STORE IN/LOC1, OUT/LOC 2] keys to set loop points.
TRIGGER - You can set the D1200mkII to automatically start recording when an incoming audio signal is detected. This is done
by setting the Threshold and Pre-Trigger Time. Both this function and Auto-Punch are great features for "hands-free" operation
when recording by yourself.
SCRUB - When playback is stopped and this key is pressed, you can view track waveform data (by selecting the " " button
next to "1Tr"), and using the "ZOOM" buttons (
DIAL to scrub the audio. Pressing the [ ] FF key while in the scrub mode will play the audio back at half speed, one octave
lower than the original pitch – a great feature for learning intricate solo parts from pre-recorded track data.
METER/TRACK VIEW - This mode enables you to view track, effect send, and Monitor / Master output levels. You can select
two different types of meter view: Pre-Fader (before the fader) and Post-Fader (after the fader), and three types of track views,
which enable you to see which tracks contain recorded audio. To change the display mode, select the " " button at the top left-
hand side of the display, and press the [ENTER] key.
UNDO -This function allows you to go back and UNDO/REDO any previous recording or editing procedure in the current song.
The D1200mkII lets you set the desired number of undo levels: 99, 8 or 1 level. Note: A setting of "8" or "1" UNDO levels allows
you to conserve hard disk space.
TUNER - Here you can tune an instrument connected to the INPUT 1/GUITAR jack, with the built-in auto-chromatic tuner.
Calibration can also be set by using the DIAL.
RHYTHM - Here you can set song tempo, create a tempo map, record your own tempo track, set time signature and select
rhythm patterns from any of the 96 metronome and 215 PCM-based drum patterns. To access and listen to the patterns, press the
RHYTHM key and use the CURSOR keys to select "Rhythm:Off", and then press [ENTER]. Use the DIAL to scroll through
different patterns or view the pattern list, accessed by selecting the " " button next to Rhythm and pressing [ENTER].
- These keys are used to set specific regions for editing, "AUTO PUNCH"
, etc.) to resize the waveform. Once you've selected a track, you can use the
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