Korg D3200 User's Manual
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1. button in the display Now you can eject the CD from the drive and listen to your first D3200 recorded CD on your stereo while sipping your favorite beverage Enjoy See the D3200 Owner s Manual Pages 79 82 for more on CD burning and the CD modes Backup your data to computer using USB The D3200 has a 4GB partition dedicated for file transfers to from the computer via a USB connection Partition size can be set to 2 4 or 8GB depending on your needs First the data must be copied to the 4GB partition and then that partition can be mounted on your computer desktop Individual tracks can by transferred as WAV files or entire songs can be backed up Now to backup your QUICKTOUR song 1 Connect a USB cable from the D3200 to your computer Press the SYSTEM MI DI key gt Select the Backup tab in the display Click the Exec button in the display to backup the currenlty selected song QUI CKTOUR gt Click Yes to confirm and then click OK when completed Select the PC File tab and then click USB Mode in the display The 4GB partition will mount on the desktop and will show up as a drive named KORG D3200 On a PC this can be found by opening My Computer on a Mac it will mount directly on the desktop Double click this icon to open it gt Open the KORG folder gt Open the BACKUP folder gt Drag the file QUICKTO1 DBK to your computer HD to place a copy on th2. s Transport controls are shown as follows e RECORD gt PLAY m STOP REWIND FAST FORWARD Modes and Features Tour 1 First load the demo song Press the SONG key and then click the popup button in the display next to the current song name gt Select 001 I d Be A Fool and then click OK Click Copy in the display then click Yes and OK when completed Now to un protect the copied demo song Click Protect gt Click OFF and then click OK Note that the rest of the song edit functions are now visible and accessible in the display Press the gt key to start playback of the demo song Slowly raise the MONI TOR or PHONES level knob to a comfortable listening position The METER key The Meter Track View displays regions of audio levels for playback tracks effects output levels as well as the currently selected virtual tracks track names and locate points As the song continues to play Press the METER key located to the left of the top row of Matrix Knobs You can change this view to display CH Input Pre or Post Fader meter levels and also select your choice of Track or Fader views Try it Click the gt popup button in the upper left corner of the display gt under Select View click FaderView and then click OK Now you re viewing meter levels in addition to the Fader and Pan settings for the song To view trac
3. Press m gt to stop recording after the desired number of measures Press the DRUMS key above the DRUMS fader so that it lights green This will allow you to monitor the drums while recording a track Record your input while monitoring the drums 8 Press the METER key gt Press the button it will blink red and then press the gt button to start recording gt when finished recording press m and then press LOC 1 IN key to return to the beginning of the song Set channel 1 to playback by pressing the CHANNEL 1 key so that it changes to green and then press the gt button to playback the track See the D3200 Owner s Manual pages 58 64 for more in depth coverage of the Session Drums features Mixdown and master your song The D3200 has a dedicated Stereo Master Track for bouncing and mixing The Master Track contains eight virtual tracks allowing you to record up to eight different mixes and then choose your favorite for burning to CD Before final mastering each song also provides access to a Master EQ and Final mastering effect Press the MI XER key and select EQ ATT PHASE gt Select the MasterEQ tab Here you can make fine adjustments to the mix of a song Make some adjustments using the Knob Matrix knobs while playing back the song Press the EFFECT key gt Select the FinalEFF tab gt Press the gt popup button next to POOO NO EFFECT and select the Dynamics
4. 16bit and then select OK Rename the song by clicking Rename in the display gt Click ClearAll name the song QUICKTOUR and then select OK Assign an input 1 Make sure that the PAD key located above the TRIM knob for INPUT 1 is in the up position and that the TRIM knob is set all the way left to 12dB Connect a guitar to the GUITAR IN jack on the top panel If you are using a microphone make sure that the PHANTOM power switch for INPUT 1 is set to OFF unless you re using a condenser mic that requires phantom power Connect your mic to INPUT 1 on the top panel Press the MI XER key and then click CH INPUT SubMixer in the display Here you can select which track each input will be recorded onto by clicking the icon that looks like a phone jack and using the DIAL to set the input gt Select 1 for SOURCE on CHANNEL 1 This is the default setting Press the REC PLAY key above channel 14 gt Set CHANNEL 1 record status to record by pressing the CHANNEL 1 key to switch it s status from PLAY green to REC red Press the METER key gt Click the gt popup button in the upper left corner of the display gt Under Select Level Meter Position click PreFader and under Select View click TrackView gt Click OK Gradually raise CHANNEL FADER 1 to O and as you play or sing adjust the channel TRIM knob so that your loudest playing doesn t cause the TR
5. Important D3200 Owner s Manual References 9 D3200 EasyStart Getting Started Connections 1 First connect the AC power cable gt Make sure that the MONITOR LEVEL knob and PHONES LEVEL knob are turned down first and then connect audio cables from the MONITOR OUT L R jacks on the top of the D3200 to your stereo powered monitor system or connect headphones to the PHONES jack 2 Press the POWER ON key on the rear panel and then press the ON key on the top panel Getting Around on the D3200 In this section you ll become familiar with navigating the D3200 while getting an overview of the D3200 s most powerful features In the second section you ll create a groovy drum track utilizing the Session Drums learn the basics of recording mixing and burning a CD of your song Complete this first section now so that you can become familiar with the main modes and navigation A few words on ClickPoint The D3200 uses a number of new elements to create a fast and flexible navigation system that allows you to quickly select any parameter These elements include e ClickPoint system e Cursor Compass keys ENTER key e Tab Page gt YES key e lt Tab Page No key e VALUE WHEEL and keys e The Knob Matrix ClickPoint is basically a fingertip trackball that allows any displayed parameter to be selected by simply moving the on screen cursor over the parameter and pressing down Using ClickPoint is not the only way to
6. amp Filter category gt select P041 Mastering Comp and click OK Make desired adjustments using the Knob Matrix knobs Press the METER key gt Press the MASTER key above the MASTER fader to record enable the MASTER TRACK for mixdown it will light red D3200 EasyStart 4 Playback the song and make sure the MASTER fader level is not clipping watch the MST L R at the far right of the display and then press m When you are ready to record press the LOC 1 IN key to return to the beginning of the song gt Press the e key it will blink red and then press the gt key to begin recording Press m when completed gt Press the MASTER key so it turns green play and then press the gt key to playback the mix See the D3200 Owner s Manual pages 28 34 and 67 68 for more on Mixdown and Mastering Create an audio CD of your song i Insert a blank CD R in the D3200 s CD RW drive gt Press the CD key and then select Album CD in the display Click the Add button in the display gt Select the song QUI CKTOUR gt Click OK and then click Yes Click the Write to CD button in the display and then click Yes The display will indicate Making Image File followed by Writing CD gt When prompted Write Another CD click No To listen to the CD on the D3200 press the CD key gt Select CD PLAYER and then press the play gt
7. move the cursor around the screen Four cursor Compass keys representing UP DOWN LEFT and RIGHT surround ClickPoint These keys can also be used to select any displayed parameter Finally the lt Tab Page No and Tab Page gt Yes keys allow you to change Tab Pages within the display or answer YES NO in an open dialog box without using any cursor action at all Once selected the parameter will appear with a dark box outline Parameters can be adjusted using the VALUE WHEEL as well as the and keys for precise incremental control The Knob Matrix The D3200 s Knob Matrix provides 16 real time control knobs arranged in four rows and four columns This arrangement mirrors the onscreen presentation of many parameters four bands of EQ with four knobs per etc providing a truly intuitive design The Knob Matrix can be assigned to any of a number of parameters EQ FX Pan Send Levels etc The Knob Matrix knobs can work in either a Jump or Match mode allowing you to optimize the controllers for a custom feel D3200 EasyStart The default setting is MATCH Holding down the JUMP MATCH key while adjusting a knob or fader temporarily switches to J UMP operation Settings for the ClickPoint cursor speed and Knob fader J ump Match settings can be made in the SYSTEM menu Press the SYSTEM MIDI key to the right of the display click the Control tab in the display then make your selections The D3200
8. track with Session Drums 1 Press the SESSION DRUMS key and then press the RUN key to its right LOC 4 END key Use the Knob Matrix knob 1 to select a GROUP Matrix knob 2 to select a SESSION a pattern within the group knob 3 for a VARIATION and knob 4 to adjust the tempo Adjust the DRUMS fader next to the MASTER fader to adjust the volume Find a GROUP and SESSION you want to use Click the KIT button in the display Here you can make adjustments to the individual drum sounds using the Knob Matrix Click the KIT CHANGE button and check out some different drum kits If you find a kit you want to use click OK To use the originally assigned drum kit click Cancel If you made changes to the kit or mix check the Hold check box any changes you made will be used otherwise the preset settings will be used When you re finished Click Exit Select the DrmsMixer tab in the display and then click the Monitor button under Assign On this page you can route the drums through effects and make EQ adjustments as well gt Use Matrix knob 5 to add some reverb to the drums Select the SessionDr tab gt Press the SessionDrums REC key LOC 2 OUT and then press the SessionDrums m gt STOP PLAY key to start recording Use Matrix knob 3 to change to different VARIATIONS and press the FILL key to add fills when desired Click the Ending button in the display to add an ending gt
9. EasyStart PAZA D3200 Main Features 32 track recorder plus a dedicated stereo master track a total of 272 virtual tracks Up to 12 track simultaneous recording in both 16 and 24bit Record playback 44 1 or 48kHz with No Audio Compression New Knob Matrix and ClickPoint interface for fast and easy navigation 44 channel 12 buss automated digital mixer 69bit processing 8 XLR inputs w individually switchable phantom power 12 1 4 TRS balanced inputs w 26dB pads and 48dB trim knobs 4 band fully parametric EQ 2 band shelving EQ on CH 25 32 plus 4 band master EQ Up to 11 simultaneous effects per song 8 inserts 2 masters and a final song effect High quality REMS mic amp and cabinet effects 56bit Dynamic Fader and Scene Automation 100 Scenes per song and extensive digital editing Session Drums 756 drum patterns with tons of real time control and easy operation Dedicated guitar input and tuner Internal 40 GB IDE hard disk for recording Internal CD RW for ripping mastering and backup Hi speed USB 2 0 for easy connection to computers backup import export WAV files EasyStart CONTENTS Getting Started D3200 Connections and Navigation Modes and Features Tour 3 5 Creating and Working with a New D3200 Song Assigning Inputs Using EQ and Effects L LLL 5 6 Recording with Session Drums Mixing Down and Mastering 6 eee 7 Burning Audio CDs and Backing up Your Data viaUSB_ h k k L LL LLL 8 9 Shortcut Keys
10. IM LED to light RED indicates clipping If you are using a keyboard or a guitar with active pickups press the PAD key 26dB and turn the TRIM knob up to set the appropriate input level See the D3200 Owner s Manual pages 42 44 page 100 101 for more on inputting audio Assign effects and EQ to the input 1 Press the EFFECT key and then select the EFFRouting tab gt In the upper left corner of the display make these settings for INSERT EFFECT 1 IN CH 1 Click InsEFF1 POOO NO EFFECT and then click the Select button in the display If you are recording a guitar select Multi then select the preset of your choice and click OK If you are using a microphone select SFX amp etc from the Mono effect category and then select P109 Studio Mic amp Pre and press OK Select the MstrEFF1 tab gt click the popup button to choose a master effect gt Select Reverb amp Delay gt Select P002 Smooth Hall and then click OK Press the CH VI EW key gt Rotate the Matrix knob 1 to adjust the reverb amount To apply EQ to the input press the MI XER key click EQ ATT PHASE and then select the EQ ATT tab Use the Knob Matrix to adjust EQ or select the EQ Library tab and select an EQ preset Ok you re almost ready to record But first let s add a drum track so you can get your groove on D3200 EasyStart Build a drum
11. e hard disk On a PC perform the Unplug or eject hardware command on a Mac drag the KORG D3200 icon to the trash and then click Exit in the D3200 display to exit USB Mode See the D3200 Owner s Manual Page 93 for more on backing up and restoring data D3200 EasyStart D3200 SHORTCUT KEYS The D3200 s Shortcut keys provide instant access to the most commonly used functions in a recording and mixing session such as meter view channel input track assign track editing undo redo mixer automation and other repeatedly used functions To use a Shortcut press and hold a specific key then select or scroll through options with another key Here are a few Shortcut keys to check out Meter source options Press and hold the METER key and then scroll through the options available with the L R cursor keys Display Meter Track Change the track fader view of the display Press and hold the METER key then use the UP DOWN cursor keys Track editing options Press and hold the TRACK key and then 1 scroll through options with the increment keys or 2 press the channel keys above faders 1 15 Automation options Press and hold the MIXER key and then press the SCENE key CH Input page Press and hold the MIXER key and then press the REC PLAY key above channel 14 DrmsMixer page Press and hold the MIXER key and then press the CH VIEW key to instantly access your drum mixer Master EQ Press and ho
12. ects to choose from There are three effect sections Insert Master and Final Up to 11 effects can be used simultaneously in a song There are 52 effect algorithms and plenty of programs 128 Preset 128 User and 32 that can be stored with each song The D3200 also provides a 4 band fully parametric EQ on channels 1 24 2 band shelving EQ on channels 25 32 and a 4 band fully parametric Master EQ There are 50 EQ presets plus 50 user locations 1 Press the EFFECT key located to the left of the Knob Matrix and then select the EFFRouting tab Here you can view the effects that are being used in this song gt Insert effects can be used as input effects recorded with the incoming signal indicated by IN at the far left or as playback track effects indicated by TR To change this status select the IN or TR and rotate the DIAL gt To the right of this parameter is the channel in which each insert effect is applied This can be changed in the same way 2 Select the MstrEFF1 tab in the display It s easy to make edits to the effects using the Knob Matrix Here you can make custom settings rename and save your own custom effect presets 3 Press the EQ key located to the left of the Knob Matrix Here you can view and make changes to a selected channel s EQ using the Knob Matrix Select the EQ Library tab to view the EQ presets This is a great time saver See the D3200 Owner s Manual pages 54 57 fo
13. ks 17 32 press the 17 32 channel selection key above channel 13 fader The CH VIEW Key This screen displays the settings and status of a single channel Level pan effects EQ etc are all accessible on one page Press the m key to stop song playback Press the CH VIEW key located to the left of the Knob Matrix gt Select different channels by pressings the channel keys above the faders the selected channel key lights yellow or click the CH in the upper left corner of the display and use the DIAL or and keys to change channels The Knob Matrix is active here for control of the selected channel s Effect send levels and EQ Try it Press the TAB PAGE gt YES key to view the Ch Routing tab Here you can view the signal flow for the selected channel D3200 EasyStart The TRACK amp SCRUB keys 1 Press the TRACK key located to the right of the display and then select the Vtrk1 32 tab in the display This screen displays the currently selected virtual track for each channel You can name your tracks by clicking the Rename button in the display There is also a handy time saving preset name list available Click the Rename button and then press the gt popup next to the name Here you can scroll through the list and select one of the preset names gt Click Cancel Next select the MasterTrk tab There are eight virtual stereo master tracks available to mix bounce do
14. ld the MIXER key and then press the Master EQ key Important D3200 Owner s Manual References MIDI Sync MIDI Machine Control MMC kk aaa 94 124 Using MIDI to control Scenes MIDI ooo coo cocci cece cee cence cence eee eee tet tneeteee ee eeeeeee 94 124 Working with WAV files and the Import Export fUn cH ON ooo aooaa cece ceccccee ce ceeeceeeee cence 86 88 136 Initializing formatting and checking the internal hard drive 90 121 Backing up and restoring data via CD RorUSB K C C Oa 82 92 Updating system software k k O ka L LLL LLL 96 Tiroubleshooting k aiy 164 Shortcut CE EE EEE EE 178 For more information see the D3200 Owner s Manual and visit www korg com for more support tips and tricks
15. r more information on editing and using effects The MIXER Key 1 Press the MIXER key located to the left of the Knob Matrix Here you will find access to input output assignment pairing faders scene automation mixer setups EQ effect sends etc The Session Drums Key Session Drums make it fast and easy to create a realistic drum track in real time without any tedious programming There are 756 drum and metronome patterns including fills and endings Even better you have control over the mix and tuning of the drums and parameters such as shuffle and humanize can be controlled in real time using the Knob Matrix And of course you can always go in an edit the track after the fact You can even trigger the D3200s drum sounds via MIDI input to create your own drum tracks using an external MIDI keyboard or sequencer You ll work with Session Drums in the following section Creating and Working with a New D3200 Song In this section you ll learn the basics on creating a new song You ll understand how to assign inputs apply effects and EQ to your input source use Session Drums as well as mix down burn a CD and back up your song to a computer You will need a guitar or microphone and a blank CD R for this section Oh and maybe have a refreshing beverage of your choice nearby D3200 EasyStart Create a new song is Press the SONG key and click New in the display gt For New Song Type choose 44 1 kHz
16. s Press the STORE key then press the SCENE key to store the new settings as the second scene Press the LOC1 IN key to return to the beginning of the song and press PLAY Watch the Mixer View to monitor the first stored Scene s Pan and Fader settings as they change to the second stored Scene s Pan and Fader settings EVENT AUTOMATION Event automation allows real time recording and playback of fader and pan settings as well as channel on off effect aux send on off master fader and expression using the optional EXP2 expression pedal Recording Automation on a track Select the Automation tab and then press the LOC 1 IN key to return to the beginning of the song Record enable Master Fader automation by clicking on the gt play button next to the Master Fader in the display gt Set it to Rec and then click the Automation ON PLAY button to switch it to ON Rec Press the gt PLAY key on the transport to start playback of the song move the MASTER fader all the way up and down several times and then press the m STOP key Press the LOC 1 IN key to return to the beginning of the song and then playback the song to hear the result gt Select the Mixer View tab to view the mixer It s that easy See the D3200 Owner s Manual pages 52 53 for more on Scene and Event automation 4 D3200 EasyStart EFFECT amp EQ Keys The D3200 has a multitude of high quality 56bit eff
17. wn to These are used to bounce tracks and mixdown finished songs for CD burning Now select the EditTrk tab then click the gt popup button in the upper left corner of the display next to CopyTrk to view the list of editing functions gt Leave CopyTrk selected and press OK Press the SCRUB key located to the left of the DIAL Here you can view a track s waveform and use the DIAL to scrub or control the playback of the selected track Use the ZOOM cursors in the display to change the waveform view Click the popup next to Trk located in the upper left of the display and select TRACK 1 the lead vocal click OK then use the DIAL to scrub the vocal D3200 Automation The D3200 has two types of automation Scene and Event Dynamic Automation SCENE AUTOMATION The SCENE key With Scene automation 100 snapshots of track fader EQ pan and effect on off settings can be stored in every song and recalled during playback at registered locations Or OW Bi Qo a Press the MI XER key located next to the METER key gt Click the FADER PAN AUTOMATION button in the display and then select the Mixer View tab Press the LOC 1 IN key to return to the beginning of the song Press the STORE key then press the SCENE key to store the present settings to the first scene Press PLAY to forward into the song a few seconds then STOP and change some of the fader and pan setting
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