1. Changing the format of the counter display.. 35 2. Changing the current time location.. 35 3. Using locate points to change the time location. 35 Registering the IN and OUT locate points. 35 Moving to the IN or OUT points you registered 36 Setting the InTime and OutTime.. 36
Step 6. Mixer adjustments.. 36
1. Select a mixer parameter.. 36 Adjusting the level (volume), and pan (stereo position)... 36

Step 3. Recording..29

1. Recording methods..29 Recording on two tracks...29 2. Additional recording...30 Using virtual tracks to record..30 Overdubbing listening to the playback while you record another track...30 Punch-in/out re-recording a portion of a track...31 Auto Punch-In/Out Re-recording a prespecified region of the track..32 3. Combining multiple tracks...33 Combining tracks 14 onto two tracks Mastering...33 Combining three tracks and an external source onto one track Bounce recording..33
Step 7. Using effects.. 37
1. Assigning and applying effects.. 37 Using a guitar/mic effect.. 37 Using an insert/guitar+vocal effect.. 37 Using the master effect.. 38 Using the final effect.. 38 2. Editing an effect... 38 Effect programs and chains. 38 Selecting the effect type and chain. 38 Editing an effect.. 39 3. Saving an effect program.. 39 To save an effect program.. 39 4. Using the Favorite knob.. 40 Using the Favorite knob to select an effect.. 40 Registering an effect to the Favorite knob. 40
5. 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 11. Mixdown.. 51

1. Recording onto a master recorder. 51 2. Using the sub input.. 51 3. Creating a stereo MP2 file.. 52 Limitations for a stereo MP2 song. 52 Creating a stereo MP2 file.. 52
Step 8. Rhythm & tempo settings..42
1. Playing rhythm and metronome patterns.42 Selecting and playing a rhythm pattern..42 Recording while listening to a rhythm pattern.43 Changing the tempo of the rhythm..43
Step 12. Saving to your computer.. 52
1. Making USB connections to your computer. 53 Windows users.. 53 Macintosh users.. 53 2. Saving song files via card.. 54 Contents of the card.. 54 3. Card management.. 55 Recovering a damaged card: Card Recovery. 55 Formatting a card: Format.. 55
Step 9. Song editing...43
1. Song editing operations...43 Song Name naming a song..43 Song Copy copying a song..43 Delete Song deleting a song.44

14. Faders

These adjust the volume levels. A fader position of about 7 on the scale is unity level (recording and playback will be at the same level). At this time, an indication of -U- will briey appear in the value indicator.

10. FX [MASTER] key

Press this key if you want to apply a send/return master effect during playback or when bouncing or mixing tracks. 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.

1, 2, 3, 4

These faders adjust the volume level of each track. For tracks not selected for recording by REC SELECT, the faders adjust the playback volume level. For tracks selected by REC SELECT, the faders adjust the recording level of the input signal.

MASTER

This fader adjusts the volume level of the master L/R
bus. During playback, the sound is output from the [MASTER OUT] jacks at the volume specied by this fader. If youve 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 specic mode. (p.24)
these keys to store the current time location to that key. In the auto-punch record mode (the [PUNCH] key will be lit), recording will automatically begin and end (punch-in/out) at the times specied by these keys. The times registered to these keys are also used for track editing (TRK EDIT mode) and for auto-punch recording (See Step 3. Re-recording a specied time region of a track: Auto punch-in/out.) For details on how to register a time location, refer to 3. Using locate points to change the time in Step 5. Viewing and changing the time of the Operation section.

20. [PUNCH] key

This key turns auto-punch recording on/off. On (key lit): Auto-punch recording. Off (key unlit): Conventional recording. For details on using auto-punch recording, refer to Re-recording a specied time region of a track: Auto punch-in/out in Step 3. Recording of the Operation section.

17. [EXIT] key

This key returns you to a specic page for each mode or page. Press it to cancel the selected operation when editing (i.e., when the EDIT indication is lit), or to return from Effect or Tuner mode to the mode selected by the [MODE] knob.

Create the song

Press the CURSOR [ ] key. An empty song named NEW SONG has now been created.

Set the input level

Adjust INPUT LEVEL [1] as you watch the LED. Set the level as high as possible without letting the LED light red.

Press the [EXIT] key

The D4 will be in Play mode.

Set the monitoring level

Gradually raise the [TRACK 1] fader as you watch the level meter [1], and make sure that you are hearing sound. Use the [MASTER] fader and [PHONE] knob to adjust the monitor volume.

5. Select an effect

Press the [GUITAR/MIC] key
The guitar/mic effects will appear.

6. Record

Adjust the recording level
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.

Arm the D4 for recording

Press the [REC] key to put the D4 into record-ready mode. The [REC] key will blink.

Edit an effect module

Press the [PAN] knob for one of the effect modules within the selected effect chain, and then turn the [VALUE] dial to select that effect module. You can turn the [PAN] knobs to edit the value of the parameters in that module.

Record!

When you are ready to perform, press the [PLAY] key. Recording will start, and you may begin playing your instrument. During recording, the [REC] key and [PLAY] key will be lit.
You will return to Play mode.

Stop recording

When youre nished performing, press the [STOP] key. Recording will stop, and the [REC] key and [PLAY] key will go dark.

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 specied 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.

Stop the playback

To stop playback, press the [STOP] key. Playback will stop, and the [PLAY] key will go dark. To listen again, repeat steps 14.

Operation

Step 1. Basic operation
This section explains basic operation of the D4. V-TRK (Virtual Track) This mode is used to select virtual tracks. RHYTHM This mode is used to specify the tempo and to select rhythm and metronome patterns. LOCATE In this mode, you can move to a different time location within the song. SONG SEL (Song Select) Use this mode when you want to select a different song. SONG EDIT This mode is used to perform song editing operations such as Name, Copy, and Delete. NEW SONG Use this mode when you want to create a new song. CARD This mode is used to perform card-related operations. USB This mode is used to exchange data with your computer via USB.

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.

Play mode

This is the default mode that the D4 will enter when you rst turn the power on. Here you can play back and record a song. The display shows a counter.
Modes selected by the [MODE] knob
Turn the [MODE] knob to select a mode. If you turn the [MODE] knob while a sub-mode is selected, The D4 will enter the newly selected mode after you exit the submode. REC MODE (Record Mode) This mode is used to specify the recording mode (e.g., bounce or stereo MP2 conversion). SYSTEM This mode is used to make basic settings for the recorder. TRK EDIT (Track Edit) This mode is used to perform track editing operations such as Copy or Erase.

Sub-modes

Effect Press the FX [GUITAR/MIC], [INSERT/GTR+VO], [MASTER], or [FINAL] key to enter the Effect sub-mode in order to select or edit effects. The key that you selected will be lit, and this will determine the location at which the effect is inserted and the effect types that are available. Write Press the FX WRITE [KNOB] key or the [PROG] key to access the Write sub-mode. The [KNOB] key lets you register the selected effect to the Favorites knob. The [PROG] key lets you rename an effect and write it into the D4s internal memory.
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 specied by the [IN (LOC1)] key to the time location specied by the [OUT (LOC2)] key.

Delete Track DelTrack deleting a track
This operation deletes (removes) the specied 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.
Heres how to delete the InOut 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. 3 Select the Delete operation. Use the [VALUE] dial to select DelTrack, and press the CURSOR [ ] key. 4 Select DeleteTo (track number from which you want to delete data). Use the [VALUE] dial to select the number of the track from which you want to delete data. For this example, select 1. Then press the CURSOR [ ] key. 5 Specify the InTime (In time location) and OutTime. Use the [VALUE] dial to make your selections (see Copy Track). Then press the CURSOR [ ] key. To use the time locations you specied in Step 1, select LOC 1 (IN) as the In time and LOC 2 (OUT) as the Out time.
6 Execute the operation. When the display asks Del OK?, press the CURSOR [ ] key to execute the operation. When the data has been deleted, the display will indicate Finish! 7 Press the [PLAY] key to listen to the play back, and verify that the operation occurred as you intended.
Expansion/Compression expanding/compressing a track
This operation expands or compresses the specied region (InOut) of recorded track data, and places it in a specied location (ToEnd). Expansion will increase the playback time required for this region. Compression will decrease (make shorter) the playback time of this region. The data that follows the expanded/compressed data (i.e., the data following the End point) will be shifted in relation to the entire song. You can select whether or not the pitch will be converted.

In Out SrcTrk Times To

A B C.

A B C. A B C. A B C.

As an example, heres how the InOut region of track 1 can be converted (without changing the pitch) to the length of the ToEnd region of track 2, and copied there three times.
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. For this example, select 1. Then press the CURSOR [ ] key. 5 Select ExpTo (destination track number for the expanded or compressed data). Use the [VALUE] dial to select the track in which the expanded/compressed data will be placed. For this example, select 2. Then press the CURSOR [ ] key. 6 Select CpyTimes (number of times the expanded/ compressed data will be copied). Use the [VALUE] dial to specify the number of times that the expanded/compressed data will be copied. For example, select 3. Then press the CURSOR [ ] key. 7 Specify the InTime (In time location) and OutTime. Use the [VALUE] dial to make your selections (see Copy Track). Then press the CURSOR [ ] key. To use the time locations you specied in Step 1, select LOC 1 (IN) as the In time and LOC 2 (OUT) as the Out time.

You can press the [UNDO] key to return to the state prior to executing this operation. (p.26) It is possible to execute this operation on a track that is not currently selected, so be sure you know which data is in the track before you execute.
Delete Virtual Track DelV-Trk deleting a virtual track
This operation deletes all data (from the beginning to the end) of the specied virtual track.

DestTrk DestVTrk (a.h)

As an example, heres how to delete virtual track C of track 1.
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). Use the [VALUE] dial to select the virtual track number that will be deleted. For this example, select virtual track C. Then press the CURSOR [ ] key. 5 Execute the editing operation. In response to the DelV OK? display, press the CURSOR [ ] key to execute the operation. When the data has been deleted, the display will indicate Finish! 6 Select C as the virtual track for track 1, move to the beginning of the song, and listen to the play back to verify that the data was deleted as you intended.

Step 11. Mixdown

Mixdown refers to the process of using the faders and effects to adjust the sound recorded on each track, and recording the resulting data on a two-channel recorder (DAT recorder, MD recorder, cassette tape recorder, etc.) to create a nished song.
1. Recording onto a master recorder
1 Check the completed song. Adjust the level and pan etc. of each track, and play back to check the song. 2 Connect your external recording device. Connect the [MASTER OUT] jack of the D4 to your tape recorder or MD recorder, etc. 3 Begin mixdown. Start recording on your external recording device, and play back your song on the D4.

2. Using the sub input

If you want to perform along with the playback of the four tracks, you can use the external input as a sub input that is added directly to the master output. 1 Connect your external input device to the input jack. 2 Select the sub input setting. Set the [MODE] knob to SYSTEM. Use the [VALUE] dial to select MixerSys, and press the CURSOR [ ] key to access the mixer settings. Press the CURSOR [ ] key until the display read SubIn (sub input set-

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 le
When you have nished recording, a completed song can be converted into a stereo MP2 song le 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.
Limitations for a stereo MP2 song
Recording (including additions or bounce) Track editing Adding, changing, or editing effects Saving mixer parameters such as Pan
You wont be able to use the [MODE] knob to select REC MODE, SYSTEM, TRK EDIT, V-TRK, or RHYTHM.
3 Adjust the panning of the playback tracks. Press the [PLAY] key to play back, and adjust the stereo position of each track (14). 4 Adjust the playback and recording levels. Use the track faders to adjust the playback levels of each track. Use the master fader to adjust the recording level. 5 Move the current time location to the beginning of the song. 6 Begin recording. Press the [REC] key to put the D4 in record-ready mode. Press the [PLAY] key to begin recording.
The rhythm will also be recorded at this time. If you dont need the rhythm, press the [RHYTHM] knob to turn the rhythm Off.
7 When youre nished recording, press the [STOP] key. 8 A new song will be created.
There are some limitations on how the completed stereo le can be edited.

Creating a stereo MP2 le

Heres how the audio recorded on tracks 14 can be converted into a stereo MP2 le. 1 Select REC MODE mode. Set the [MODE] knob to REC MODE. Use the [VALUE] dial to select CnvrtMP2 (MP2 conversion). Press the [EXIT] key to return to Play mode. 2 Arm the recording tracks. Press the [PAN] knobs for the tracks (1 and 2) where you want to record. The REC SELECT LEDs will light.
Step 12. Saving to your computer
When a recording or editing operation is completed, the D4 automatically writes the data into the card. Song data saved on the card can be sent to your computer and saved (backed up).
If there is only a little space remaining on the card, or if youve nished creating a song, you should save your data on a medium other than the card, such as the hard disk of your computer.
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.

1. CopyFrom.. [1, 2, 3, 4, 1-2, 3-4] Select the edit source track. 2. CopyTo..[1, 2, 3, 4/1-2, 3-4] Select the edit destination track. 3. CpyTimes... [1.99] Specify the number of times the data will be copied. 4. InTime... Specify the starting time in the edit source track. For the procedure, refer to 1. Track editing: Copying a track in Step 10. Track editing of the Operation section. For details on how to register a time to the [IN (LOC2)] key, refer
P.2 InsTrack: Insert blank space into a track
This operation inserts an area of blank space into the In Out region of the edit destination track (InsertTo). When this operation is executed, the track data that follows the inserted blank data will be shifted toward the end of the song. 1. InsertTo..[1, 2, 3, 4, 1-2, 3-4] Select the edit source track. 2. InTime... Specify the starting time in the edit source track.
3. OutTime... Specify the ending time in the edit source track. 4. Ins OK?.. [Yes, No] Select Yes and press the CURSOR [ ] key to execute the operation. 1. DeleteTo...[1, 2, 3, 4, 1-2, 3-4] Select the edit destination track. 2. InTime... Specify the starting time in the edit destination track. 3. OutTime... Specify the ending time in the edit destination track. 4. Del OK?.. [Yes, No] Select Yes and press the CURSOR [ ] key to execute the operation.
P.3 ErsTrack: Erase data from a track
This operation erases the track data in the InOut region of the edit destination track (EraseTo). When this operation is executed, the track data in the In Out region will be erased, leaving silence. 1. EraseTo... [1, 2, 3, 4, 1-2, 3-4] Select the edit destination track. 2. InTime... Specify the starting time in the edit destination track. 3. OutTime... Specify the ending time in the edit destination track. 4. Ers OK?.. [Yes, No] Select Yes and press the CURSOR [ ] key to execute the operation.
P.5 ExpTrack: Expand/compress a region of a track
This operation expands or compresses the track data of the InOut region of the edit source track (ExpFrom) so that it will t in the ToEnd region of the edit destination track (ExpTo), and copies this data the specied number of times starting at the To location. When this operation is executed, the edit destination track will be overwritten.
There are limits on how much you can expand or compress a track. An error will occur if the In-Out time and To-End time are dramatically different from each other. You should set the To-End time so that it is within 50200% of the In-Out time.
P.4 DelTrack: Delete data from a track

1. DelTo..[1, 2, 3, 4, 1-2, 3-4] Select the edit destination track. 2. DelToV...[A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H] Select the virtual track of the edit destination track. 3. DelV OK?... [Yes, No] Select Yes and press the CURSOR [ ] key to execute the operation.
P.6 CpyV-Trk: Copy a virtual track
This operation copies all the track data from a virtual track (CpyFromV) of the edit-source track (CpyFrom) to the specied virtual track (CpyToV) of the edit-destination track (CpyTo).

V-Track

Here you can select the virtual track for each track. Each track has eight virtual tracks: AH. 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 AH. Tracks that are not yet recorded have an - indication.

RHYTHM

Here you can make rhythm settings, and specify the tempo and time signature for the currently selected song.

P.1 Rhythm Pattern

1. Rhythm..[off, 01.50] This species the rhythm pattern. The patterns you can select will depend on the time signature (Beat) youve chosen. For a list of the available patterns, refer to Rhythm pattern list.
You can switch the rhythm on/off by pressing the [RTM LVL] knob.
1. Trk1-VTr..[A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H] Select the virtual track for track 1. 2. Trk2-VTr..[A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H] Select the virtual track for track 2. 3. Trk3-VTr..[A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H] Select the virtual track for track 3. 4. Trk4-VTr..[A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H] Select the virtual track for track 4.

P.2 Tempo

1. Tempo... [40.240] Species the tempo.

P.3 Beat

1. Beat.. [1/4.8/4, 1/8.8/8] Species the time signature.
P.4 RhythmLv: Rhythm volume
1. RhythmLv... [0.50] This sets the volume level of the rhythm. You can also set this by turning the [RTM LVL] knob.

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. (MSM) The current time location is shown as the absolute time from the beginning of the song. From the left, the display units are Minutes:Seconds.Milliseconds (1/1000th of a second). (MBT) The current time location is shown as the number of measures from the beginning of the song. Use RHYTHM mode to specify the time signature and tempo. From the left, the display units are Measure.Beat.Tick (1/96th of a beat).

1. Capacity [16M, 32M, 64M, 128M, 256M, 512M, 1G, 2G] This displays the type of card that is currently being used. The capacity is shown in Megabytes (M) or Gigabytes (G).
2. Free[%].... This indicates the percentage (%) of free space available on the currently-used card (i.e., space that can be written).
P.2 CdFxSave: Saving an effect user le
This operation saves the effect user data to the card. 1. Save Num... [1, 2] Select the save destination for the effect data. 1: The data will be saved to Num1 (the data that is loaded at power-on). 2: The data will be saved to Num2.
The normal effect write operation (p.39) will always overwrite the data onto Num1.EFF. If you do not want to overwrite, select 2.
P.3 CdFxLoad: Loading an effect user le
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.
It is not possible to load a user effect program individually.
Choose this mode when you want to connect the D4 to your computer. For details, refer to 1. Connecting the D4 to your computer via USB in Step 12. Saving data on your computer of the Operation section.
P.4 CdRecvey: Recover card data
This operation checks and recovers a card. (p.55) Press the CURSOR [ ] key to execute the Card Recover operation.
P.5 CdFormat: Format a card
This operation formats (initializes) a card. A card that has been used by another device must be formatted. (p.55)
All the data on the card will be lost when you execute the Format operation.
1. FmtType?... Select the format type. Std: Standard formatting. Full: Complete formatting.
If youre using the card with the D4 for the rst time, select Full to perform a complete format.

Effect parameters

Effect types
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. Each effect module in a chain can be edited and switched on/off independently. After youve edited an effect program, you can save it as user data. [CHAIN D] This chain allows multiple inputs such as from a mic, electric bass, or synthesizer.
[CHAIN E] This chain is suitable for mic input.

MIC SIM

LIMITER
Effect types and chain structure
The following diagrams show the structure of each chain, and which chains can be used for each effect type. [GUITAR/MIC] Monaural in - Monaural out [CHAIN A] This chain is suitable for electric guitar or electric bass.

A 2x12 combo amp loved by country and blues players. (Recommended CAB: BLK 2x12)

UK MDN (UK MODERN)

A 100W modern amp made in the UK. (Recommended CAB: UK T75, US V30)

TWD 1X12 (TWEED 1x12)

This models a combo amp covered in tweed. (Recommended CAB: TWD 1x12)

US MDN (US MODERN)

A high-gain amp with eye-catching metal plate. (Recommended CAB: US V30)

TWD 4X10 (TWEED 4x10)

A 4x10 combo amp designed for bass guitar. (Recommended CAB: TWD 4x10)

US HI-G (US HIGH GAIN)

A snakeskin-covered 100W amp head from 1991. (Recommended CAB: UK T75, US V30)
VOX AC15 manufactured in 1962. (Recommended CAB: VOX AC15)

BTQ OD (BOUTIQUE OD)

The overdrive channel of a 100W high-quality hand-made amp. (Recommended CAB: UK H30)
This models a VOX AC30. (Recommended CAB: VOX AC30)

Vintage fuzz.

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.

B STUDIO

A vacuum tube combo amp ideal for the Motown sound. (Recommended CAB: B ST1X15)

B AC100

A 100W vacuum tube amp made by Vox. (Recommended CAB: B AC 2X15)

B UK MAJ

A 200W vacuum tube amp made in the UK. (Recommended CAB: B UK 4X15)

B VALVE2

A vacuum tube amp ideal for rock. (Recommended CAB: B CL8x10)

3. COMP, ACO

CL COMP (Classic Comp)
This is a compressor that makes your picking more consistent and produces a smooth sustain. If the sound is distorted, lower the LEVEL, TREBLE, MIDDLE, and BASS slightly.
1. SENS. [1.10]: Adjusts the sensitivity of the compressor. 2. TREBLE. [1.10]: Adjusts the treble (high-range) tone. 3. MIDDLE.. [1.10]: Adjusts the middle (mid-range) tone. 4. BASS. [1.10]: Adjusts the bass (low-range) tone. 5. LEVEL.. [0.10]: Adjusts the output level.

B CLASSIC

A vacuum tube amp whose basic character can be varied by the value dial. (Recommended CAB: B COMBI)

B SCOOPD (Scooped)

A typical amp for the sound of the 80s. (Recommended CAB: MT4x10)

B LA STUD

A typical amp for the LA sound. (Recommended CAB: B LA4x10)

B GOLDPN (Gold panel)

A modern amp noted for its clean sound and eye-catching gold panel. (Recommended CAB: B MD4x10)

ACOUSTIC

Using the neck pickup of your guitar will produce a more realistic simulation of an acoustic guitar. This contains a compressor with adjustable sensitivity. If the sound is distorted, lower the LEVEL, TREBLE, MIDDLE, and BASS slightly. * The parameters are the same as for CL COMP.

10 Prog name Chain No. For TEXFLOOD #A E.Guitar X-SOLO #A E.Guitar TEXSTREM #A E.Guitar TWEEDMAN #B E.Guitar HARDDAYS #A E.Guitar SOMETHING #B E.Guitar PAPAERBAK #A E.Guitar MR'ANGUS #A E.Guitar BLIZZARD #A E.Guitar MR'335 #A E.Guitar JAKESOLO #A E.Guitar
U11U99 contain the same data as the presets.

Effect Chain List

For each chain, the following effects can be selected. CHAIN A
AMP - CABI - NR - MOD [AMP] [CABI/EQ] AMP CABINET NR OFF OFF NR BTQ CL BLK 2X10 BLK 2X12 BLK 2X12 TWD 1X12 TWD 1X12 TWD 4X10 TWD 4X10 AC 15 VOX AC15 AC 30 VOX AC30 AC 30TB AD 412 UK BLUES UK H30 UK '70S UK T75 UK '80S US V30 UK MDN B LA4x10 US MDN B MD4X10 US HI-G B MT4X10 BTQ OD B CL8X10 FUZZ B UK4X12 B VALVE B ST1X15 B VALVE2 B JZ1X15 B CLASIC B AC2X15 B SCOOPD B US2X15 B LA STU B UK4X15 B GOLDPN B LA1X18 B JAZZ B COMBI B STUDIO B AC 100 B UK MAJ CL COMP ACOUSTIC SYNTH
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.
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.28
[MOD] MOD OFF CHORUS FLANGER MODDELAY TREMOLO PTCH SFT PHASER OCTAVE SLOW ATK

CHAIN B

AMP - CABI - NR - DELAY [AMP] [CABI/EQ] AMP CABINET NR OFF OFF NR BTQ CL BLK 2X10 BLK 2X12 BLK 2X12 TWD 1X12 TWD 1X12 TWD 4X10 TWD 4X10 AC 15 VOX AC15 AC 30 VOX AC30 AC 30TB AD 412 UK BLUES UK H30 UK '70S UK T75 UK '80S US V30 UK MDN B LA4x10 US MDN B MD4X10 US HI-G B MT4X10 BTQ OD B CL8X10 FUZZ B UK4X12 B VALVE B ST1X15 B VALVE2 B JZ1X15 B CLASIC B AC2X15 B SCOOPD B US2X15 B LA STU B UK4X15 B GOLDPN B LA1X18 B JAZZ B COMBI B STUDIO B AC 100 B UK MAJ CL COMP ACOUSTIC SYNTH

[AMB] DELAY OFF DELAY

CHAIN C DYNA - AMP - CABI - NR
[DYNA] DYNA OFF LIMITER WAH UP WAH DWN B WAH UP B WAHDWN CL COMP [AMP] AMP OFF BTQ CL BLK 2X12 TWD 1X12 TWD 4X10 AC 15 AC 30 AC 30TB UK BLUES UK '70S UK '80S UK MDN US MDN US HI-G BTQ OD FUZZ B VALVE B VALVE2 B CLASIC B SCOOPD B LA STU B GOLDPN B JAZZ B STUDIO B AC 100 B UK MAJ CL COMP ACOUSTIC SYNTH
[CABI/EQ] CABINET OFF BLK 2X10 BLK 2X12 TWD 1X12 TWD 4X10 VOX AC15 VOX AC30 AD 412 UK H30 UK T75 US V30 B LA4x10 B MD4X10 B MT4X10 B CL8X10 B UK4X12 B ST1X15 B JZ1X15 B AC2X15 B US2X15 B UK4X15 B LA1X18 B COMBI

CHAIN D

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
E.01 E.02 E.03 E.04 E.05 E.06 E.07 E.08

Cant record

Could the [TRACK] faders be lowered? (for conventional recording) Could the [MASTER] fader be lowered? (for bounce recording; i.e., when REC MODE is set to BOUNCE etc.) Have you enabled recording (LED lit) on the track(s) you want to record? Could there be insufcient free space on the card? Is the REC MODE appropriate? (p.56) If the REC MODE is set to CnvrtMP2, the recorded result will be created as a new song. (p.52)
Cant hear the input sound
Is the [INPUT SELECT] switch set correctly? Have you pressed a [REC SELECT] switch to set the desired input track as the recording track? Is the [INPUT LEVEL] knob raised to an appropriate level? Make sure that sound is being input. Turn the INPUT LEVEL knob and check whether sound is being input. Raise the [TRACK] fader of the track thats selected for recording (by its [REC SEL] key), and also raise the [MASTER] fader to an appro-
Cant 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. Is the master volume of the effect program set to 0 or close to 0? Press an effect type key (e.g., [GUITAR/MIC]) and then press the CURSOR [ ] key several times to make the display read ProgMVol, and adjust the volume. Is the [INPUT LEVEL] knob raised to an appropriate level? The effect may not be applied if the [INPUT LEVEL] knob value is too low.
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.21) If the input to the effect is distorted, make the following adjustments. Guitar/insert effect: Use the [INPUT LEVEL] knob etc. to adjust the volume as high as possible without allowing the [INPUT LEVEL] LED to light. Master effect: Adjust the faders and send level so that CLIP for the master L/R track does not light. Final effect: Adjust the faders so that CLIP does not light for the master L/R track. If the effect output is distorted, make the following adjustments. Guitar/insert effect: Adjust the effect parameters and [INPUT LEVEL] while listening to the sound. Master/nal effect: Adjust the effect parameters so that CLIP for the master L/R track does not light.

EasyStart

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 inch inputs accommodate microphone, guitar, keyboards, etc. Korgs 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!
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

EasyStart CONTENTS

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 4 5-7-8

KORG D4 EasyStart

The D4 Digital Recorder
The D4 is a digital multi-track recorder that uses Compact Flash as its recording and storage medium, and provides high-quality audio using the MPEG1 Layer 2 recording format. A 2GB Compact Flash card provides up to 70 hours of recording time (single track/economy mode)! You can record from any external sources, and you can also use the built-in condenser microphone to record acoustic instruments and vocals. The D4 provides two inch inputs and one XLR input, allowing you maximum flexibility to record up to two different sources (like vocal and guitar, or the stereo outputs of a keyboard) simultaneously! Once youve recorded your songs, you can transfer them to your computer (Mac or PC) for backup and conversion to MP3 or.WAV formats, etc., using the built in USB connector. The included Compact Flash card contains one demo song. 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.

Getting Started

Install the included 64MB Compact Flash card:
Make sure that the power is OFF before inserting or removing a Compact Flash card. Inserting the card: Removing the Card: Insert the card in the right panel Compact Flash slot, with the card label facing upward. Firmly push the card all the way into the card slot. Grasp the ridge located on the underside of the card and pull it out toward you.

Get connected:

1. 2. Connect the included AC adaptor to the rear panel DC 9V jack. Make your external instrument connections as follows:
To connect a guitar or bass: plug into the rear panel INPUT 1 jack, and set the INPUT 1 switch to GTR. To connect a microphone with an XLR connection: Plug into the top panel INPUT 2 XLR connector, and set the rear panel INPUT 2 switch to EXT. To connect a microphone using a inch connection: Plug into the rear panel INPUT 1 jack, and set the INPUT 1 switch to MIC. To connect line level instruments such as a keyboard: For mono connection, use INPUT 1 and set the INPUT 1 switch to LINE. For stereo connection, use both INPUT 1 and 2 and set both INPUT 1 and 2 switches to LINE.
To use the built-in condenser MIC: On the rear panel, set INPUT 2 to INT.
As with any microphone, remember to watch your monitor speaker and headphone levels when using a microphone, as feedback can occur.
Power up, and listen to the demo song:
1. 2. 3. 4. Connect the D4 to a powered stereo monitoring system, using the rear panel MASTER OUR L/R RCA jacks. If using headphones, connect them to the right panel headphone jack. To power-up, first lower the MASTER fader to 0, and set the rear panel POWER switch to ON. Set the Track Faders 1-4 to 7. (thats right between 6 and 8 ) Press the play key to begin playback of the first demo song BOA Blues, and raise the MASTER Fader to a comfortable listening level. If using headphones, set the volume control on the right side panel to a desired level. When finished, press the 5.

stop key to stop playback.
Try the transport controls before you go any further; youll notice that they work a lot like a portable CD player, and should be easy and familiar to use.

Transport Control Tips:

During playback, pressing the rewind key once resets the song back to the beginning (will also return song to the beginning when playback is stopped). Holding down rewinds the song and will playback in reverse at double speed. Holding down fast-forwards or plays back the song at double speed. During playback you can press and hold the play key to play back at half speed.

The Mode Knob

The MODE Knob makes it easy to access the D4s eleven different modes of operation, listed below:
LOCATE NEW SONG REC MODE V-TRK SONG SEL CARD SYSTEM RHYTHM SONG EDIT USB TRK EDIT
To select Modes, just rotate the MODE knob!
There are also four sub modes: Effect Effect Write Tuner Punch-Rec
After youve finished this guide, you can find more information on each MODE in the D4 owners manual, beginning on page 24.

Recording Basics

Create a new song:
1. Set the MODE knob to New Song. The display will indicate the song grade (SngGrade) and Std will be flashing 2.
Now use the VALUE dial to select the desired song grade. For this exercise, select Std
grade. (Song grade information is below) After choosing the song grade, press the CURSOR key on the right (flashing). The display will briefly indicate WORKING, and then New Song. Thats it - youre almost ready to record!
To rename songs, see page 29 of the owners manual, but for now, leave the song name set to New Song
Information on Song Grade selection (based on the included 64MB card):
Eco: Economy, extended-length recording (Max. time, 64MB, 1 Track: 132 minutes) STD: Standard, very high quality, normal use (Max. time, 64MB, 1 Track: 64 minutes) HiQ: High audio quality (Max. time, 64MB, 1 Track: 44 minutes)
Set up the Rhythm and Tempo for your new song:
1. 2. 3. Set the MODE knob to RHYTHM. The name of the currently selected rhythm pattern will be displayed. Use the VALUE dial to select a pattern. Note: If the display indicates off, rotate the VALUE DIAL to the right, until you hear a drum pattern. Press the CURSOR once, to display Tempo, and then use the VALUE dial to adjust the tempo. The cursor will also take you to the beat (time signature) and level adjustment if needed.
The drums NEED NOT be recorded to the tracks, but instead are always synchronized to the recorder and to your recorded tracks! This means you can audition new rhythm patterns whenever you like! 4. Press the EXIT key twice the rhythm playback will stop.

For a list of rhythm patterns, available time signatures, and recording count-in options, please refer to page 91 in the D4 owners manual.

The D4 Effects

The D4 provides four types of professional effects:
Guitar/Mic effects Insert/ Guitar+Vocal effects Master effects Final effects
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 Korgs 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. If you select MASTER as the effect type, you can send the signal from any track to an effect for overall processing. If you select FINAL as the effect type, you can apply an effect to the master L/R bus, and use this effect as a mastering processor for track bouncing and other track-related operations.

Using a Guitar to record

Get ready to record:
1. Plug your guitar into INPUT 1 and set the INPUT 1 switch on the back panel to GUITAR.

Tune up:

2. Press the TRACK ASSIGN 1 and 2 keys simultaneously to enter Tuner mode the EXIT key to exit Tuner mode.
When finished tuning, press
Entering Tuner mode bypasses the currently- assigned effect. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press the TRACK ASSIGN 1 key- the key will light. Track 1 is automatically selected as your recording destination. To arm a different track, press the PAN knob above the desired tracks fader. Press the GUITAR/MIC FX key (left of the faders) - the key will light. Rotate the VALUE dial to select an effect program. Press Exit to leave the effect sub-mode.
When using the Guitar/Mic effects, you can only select one track for recording.

Record your first track

Set your levels and then record:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. While you play, adjust the INPUT LEVEL 1 knob above the TRACK ASSIGN keys. Set this knob so that you achieve a fairly hot level without the INPUT 1 LED lighting. Adjust the FADER for the previously selected destination TRACK to achieve a fairly hot level without reaching the CLIP (distortion) level in the LCD display. Press the record-standby mode
record key - it will blink, and youll hear the previously selected rhythm pattern - you are now in
Play your instrument to rehearse, and then
Press the PAN knob to disarm the record track, and then press the << key once, to go to the song beginning. Press the play key and listen to your results
Press the play key to record and press the

key when you are finished recording.

Press the

key to stop playback.
Recording a stereo source such as a keyboard:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Set the INPUT 1 and 2 switches both to LINE, and connect your keyboard to INPUT 1 and 2. Press the TRACK ASSIGN 1 key; track 1 is automatically elected as your recording destination (if you wish to record on track 3 and 4, press the PAN knob above the TRACK 3 fader). Press the TRACK ASSIGN 2 key; track 2 is automatically selected as your recording destination (unless track 3 was selected in the previous step, then track 4 will automatically be armed). Press the INSERT/GTR+VO key. The key will light press Exit to leave the effect sub-mode. While playing, adjust the INPUT LEVEL 1 knob above the TRACK ASSIGN keys. Set this knob so that you achieve a fairly hot level without the INPUT 1 LED lighting. Repeat process for INPUT LEVEL 2. Adjust the FADERS for the previously selected destination tracks (1 /2 or 3/4) to achieve a fairly hot level without reaching the CLIP (distortion) level in the LCD display. Follow steps 3-4 in the previous section to record and playback the song, disarming both tracks for playback by pressing the respective PAN knobs.
Now use the VALUE dial to choose an effect program and

Virtual Tracks

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 owners manual, pages 30-31.
A recap of basic recording:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Choose an input and plug in your instrument or microphone, or use the internal mic. Choose the desired input type (GTR, MIC- EXT or INT or LINE). Press the appropriate TRACK ASSIGN key (1 or 2). Track 1 is automatically selected as your recording destination. To arm a different track, press the PAN knob above the desired tracks fader. Adjust trim level above track assign button, and then adjust fader level. If you want to record with an effect, choose either GUITAR/MIC for mono or INSERT/GTR+VO for stereo. Use the VALUE dial to choose an effect; then press Exit. Make sure your Input and Fader levels arent clipping!! Press the

record key followed by the play key, and record!!
For information on how to Mixdown your multitrack recordings to DAT, MD or other sources, see the D4 owners manual, page 51,

Using the Favorite knob

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.
Registering effects to the Favorite knob:
1. 2. 3. 4. Choose an effect program by pressing the appropriate FX key (i.e. GUITAR/MIC, INSERT/GTR+VO, MASTER, FINAL); then scroll through the programs with the Value dial. Press the WRITE - KNOB key (below the PRE/FAVE knob). The display will indicate knobPosi. Use the VALUE dial to select the PRE/FAVE KNOB position where you want to register the effect (1-11), and then press the CURSOR key. The display will then indicate Write OK? Press the CURSOR key again, and the display will indicate Finish! The effect will now be registered to this PRE/FAVE KNOB position for instant recall!
Selecting effects with the Favorite knob:
1. 2. 3. Rotate the PRE/FAVE knob to select the desired effect. To bypass the currently selected effect program, press the illuminated FX key (GUITAR/MIC, INSERT, BTR+VO, MASTER or FINAL). To turn the effect off, press and hold the illuminated FX key.
Creating a 2-track (Stereo) MP2 conversion for transfer and playback on your computer
Youll need to have standard media software installed on your computer to go through the following section. If you do not have the required software, you can download it from www.microsoft.com (Windows Media Player) or www.apple.com (QuickTime Player). Playback of D4 transferred audio currently works with Windows ME 2000 or later, and Mac OS 9.4 or later.
In order for you to playback D4 songs on your computer, youll need to convert the D4 song data to a stereo MP2 format file first: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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 key (make sure the song is set to play from the song beginning). Set the MODE knob to REC MODE. Use the VALUE dial to select ConvrtMP2. Press the EXIT key to return to play mode. Press the TRACK 1 PAN knob; both track 1 and 2 record select LEDs will light. Begin playback of the song and adjust the panning for each track as needed, as well as the TRACK and MASTER faders. Make sure that the track and master (left and right) levels are not clipping. Reset to the beginning of the song once you are satisfied with the playback levels. If the rhythm guide is on, the rhythm playback will also be recorded in the next step. If you dont want the rhythm to record, press the AMB/RHYTHM knob to turn the rhythm off. 8. 9. Begin recording: Press the key. A new song (sharing the same title) will now be created in stereo MPEG audio layer 2 format.

key and the key, and when the song has finished playing back, press the
Backing up your songs to a computer:
1. 2. 3. Connect a USB cable (not included) between the D4s rear panel USB port and your computers USB port (PC or Mac). Use the MODE Knob to select USB. When the display indicates Ready?, select Yes with the VALUE dial, and then press the CURSOR key (the display will then read CrdReady).
On a Windows-based system: A drive named Removable Disk is added under My Computer. On a Mac-based system: A drive named Unnamed is added to the desktop. When you open the removable drive that was added to your computer, you will see the contents of the card that is inserted in the D4. (Make sure to leave the song folders intact whenever you backup or restore data. Do not open the folders and try to transfer files from within, as the entire folder needs to be transferred.) You can now copy the desired song/effect data to your computer. D4 song data from your computer can also be written to the card. After copying, you can launch your media player software and playback your song, email it - even burn a CD from it! To disconnect from your Windows PC: Select the card icon on the computers taskbar > Once youve selected to safely remove the hardware/drive, you will be prompted: It is safe to disconnect the USB mass storage device > press the D4s CURSOR key > When the display indicates Complete select YES with the VALUE dial and then press the CURSOR key > you can now unplug the USB cable. For Macintosh computers: Drag the Unnamed Drive into the Trash, or select and highlight the drive on the desktop, and then select Eject from the Special menu > Make sure the D4 display changes from CardLock to CdNotRdy, and then press the D4s CURSOR key > When the display indicates Complete, select YES with the VALUE dial and press the CURSOR key > you can now unplug the USB cable
More information on using Compact Flash
Deleting a song from the Compact Flash card:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select SONG SEL with the MODE knob, choose the song with the VALUE dial and then press the CURSOR key. Set the MODE knob to SONG EDIT. Select the delete operation by rotating the VALUE dial to Delsong, and then press the CURSOR key. The display will now indicate DestSong. Press the CURSOR key. The display will indicate Del OK? and YES will be flashing - if not, use the VALUE dial to select Yes. Press the CURSOR key. The display will indicate Sure?> Use the VALUE dial to select Yes, and then press the CURSOR key. The song will now be deleted from the card.
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 owners manual, page 55 for more information.

Be sure to read the D4 Owners Manual for more in-depth information, and visit www.korg.com/D4 for new D4 support documents, tips and tricks!