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IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS • Read these instructions. •K eep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. •F ollow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water . •M ains powered appar atus shall not be e xposed to dr ipping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as v ases , shall be placed on the appara[...]

iii Handling of the internal hard disk Do not apply physical shock to this device. In particu- lar , you must never move this device or apply physi- cal shock while the power is turned on. This can cause part or all of the data on disk to be lost, or may dam- age the hard disk or interior components. When this device is moved to a location where th[...]

iv Cautions when using the CD-R/ RW drive • During CD reading and writing operations, keep the unit in a horizontal position. • Do not use the unit in extremely cold or hot locations. • Do not use the unit in extremely humid locations. • Do not use the unit in dusty or smoky locations. • Do not subject the unit to vibration or strong phys[...]

v T able of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............... ii Handling of the internal hard disk ................... iii Data handling ................................................. iii COPYRIGHT WARNING ................................... iii Cautions when using the CD-R/RW drive ......... iv Printing conventions in this manual ........[...]

vi Moving within a song ....................................... 38 Moving to the beginning of the song ........ 38 Moving to the end of the song ................... 38 Using the Locate keys to move........................ 38 Assigning locations to the Locate keys ..... 38 Moving to a location registered to a Locate key .............................[...]

vii Rhythm ....................................................... 61 1. Selecting and playing rhythms ................... 61 2. Listening to the rhythm while recording a performance ............................................. 61 3. Recording the rhythm ................................ 61 4. Setting the tempo .....................................[...]

viii 9. PC drive .................................................... 91 Checking, renaming, or deleting files ......... 91 USB ............................................................. 92 1. Saving/loading ......................................... 92 Windows users (Windows Me/2000 or later) ...................... 92 Macintosh users (Mac OS9.0.[...]

ix 4-5. Master EFF2 ..................................... 120 4-6. Final EFF .......................................... 121 D16XD ........................................................ 121 4-1. Effect Routing ................................... 121 4-2. Insert EFF ......................................... 122 4-3. Master EFF1 ....................[...]

x USB ............................................................. 169 ADAT .......................................................... 169 Various messages ...................................... 170 Confirmation messages .................................. 172 Serious error messages ................................... 172 More about drives and file[...]

1 Introduction Before using the D32XD/ D16XD for the first time Main features Parts and their function Items and functions in the TouchView display Basic operation Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Korg D32XD Xtended Definition /D16XD Xtended Def- inition Digital Recording Studio . To take full advantage of the D32XD/D16XD’s functions, a[...]

2 (3) Hold down the D32XD/D16XD’ s power (ON) key (for 2–3 seconds) and the shutdown LCD screen appear . If you press the Y es button in the LCD screen, the song will be saved automatically , and the D32XD/D16XD will enter the standby state. This process is called “ shutdown .” If you press the No button, you will r eturn to the previous sc[...]

3 Introduction Before using the D32XD/ D16XD for the first time Main features Parts and their function Items and functions in the TouchView display Basic operation T ouchView LCD Both the angle and contrast of the LCD ( → p.9) can be adjusted for optimal visibility. If it seems that the items displayed in the TouchView LCD are not aligned with th[...]

4 Main features Features enclosed by [* ] are for the D16XD. ♦ 32 [*16]-track digital multi-track recorder The D32XD/D16XD provides studio-quality sound with 64-bit internal processing, 24/16-bit r ecording and playback, and 96 kHz/48 kHz/44.1 kHz uncompressed r ecording. When using 48 kHz/44.1 kHz sampling and 16-bit depth ❖ 1 When using 48 kH[...]

5 Introduction Before using the D32XD/ D16XD for the first time Main features Parts and their function Items and functions in the TouchView display Basic operation ♦ Installable ADA T I/O board (DIB-8: optional) This board pr ovides eight channels of ADA T format digital input and output, plus word clock input/output. ADA T input/output supports [...]

6 In addition, each song has 32 editable song effect pr ograms. Y ou can also control ef fects in realtime from an external MIDI contr oller or from an expr ession pedal (EXP-2, XVP-10: sold separately). ♦ Sophisticated editing functionality Non-destructive editing functions (possible only on digital r ecorders) allow you to perform numerous edit[...]

7 Introduction Before using the D32XD/ D16XD for the first time Main features Parts and their function Items and functions in the TouchView display Basic operation Par ts and their function T op panel 1 INPUT 1, INPUT 2...INPUT 8 jacks Connect mic or line sources (such as keyboar ds) to these input jacks. Both XLR jacks and balanced 1/4" TRS p[...]

8 The balanced XLR jacks for INPUT 1–8 provide +48V phantom power for use by condenser mics; you can switch this on/off independently for each channel. Your equipment may be damaged if you connect or disconnect a condenser mic with phantom power turned on. You must turn phantom power off before connecting condenser mics. 2 MONITOR LEVEL knob This[...]

9 Introduction Before using the D32XD/ D16XD for the first time Main features Parts and their function Items and functions in the TouchView display Basic operation 8P AN knobs (1...16) ----------- D16XD These knobs adjust the pan (left/right position) of the stereo signal being sent from each channel to the master LR bus. If pairing is on, these kn[...]

10 16 LCD CONTRAST knob This knob adjusts the contrast of the LCD screen. The appearance of the LCD screen may dif fer depending on your viewing angle, so adjust the contrast using this knob for the best visibility . T urning this knob toward the right will make the text darker , and toward the left will make the text lighter . Depending on the con[...]

11 Introduction Before using the D32XD/ D16XD for the first time Main features Parts and their function Items and functions in the TouchView display Basic operation automation turned on, the stored scenes will be r ecalled and changed automati- cally . Y ou can also edit scenes by r earranging, renaming, or deleting them. ( → p.52, 148) 27 MARK k[...]

12 38 V alue dial Use this dial to edit the value of the selected parameter or to change the current time location. When the Scrub page is displayed, r otating this dial will play back the track at the corresponding speed (up to a maximum of double speed). 39 ENTER key Use this key to finalize a parameter setting or to switch a parameter on/off. F[...]

13 Introduction Before using the D32XD/ D16XD for the first time Main features Parts and their function Items and functions in the TouchView display Basic operation Removing a disc (1) Press the eject button to open the disc tray . The tray will open about halfway . Manually pull the tray out far enough to remove the disc from the tray . (2) Gently[...]

14 6 MIDI OUT connector MIDI messages are transmitted fr om this connector . Use this when you wish to use the D32XD/D16XD to control an external device via MIDI. ( → p.93, 131) 7 MIDI IN connector MIDI messages are r eceived at this connector . Use this when you wish to con- trol the D32XD/D16XD fr om an external MIDI device. ( → p.93, 131) 8 [...]

15 Introduction Before using the D32XD/ D16XD for the first time Main features Parts and their function Items and functions in the TouchView display Basic operation Items and functions in the T ouchView display The D32XD/D16XD features Korg’s TouchView LCD technology. By touching the buttons or icons displayed in the LCD screen, you can quickly a[...]

16 g: List button When you press this button, a menu list will appear , allow- ing you to select an item from this list. h: Scroll bar/scroll buttons Use these to move up and down through a list of parameter values that extends beyond the window in the display . i: Confirmation button When you press this button, a dialog box will open, asking whet[...]

17 Introduction Before using the D32XD/ D16XD for the first time Main features Parts and their function Items and functions in the TouchView display Basic operation Basic operation 1. Selecting the page mode In order to access a particular function by using the T ouchV iew screen, you first need to select the page mode that contains that function,[...]

18 D16XD When faders or pan knobs are shown in the LCD scr een, moving a fader or pan knob will auto- matically select and update the value of the corresponding on-scr een control. In addition, you can select a particular fader or pan knob in the display by using the cursor keys. In either case, you can then use the value dial (or the +/– keys) t[...]

19 Quick Start Step 1: Preparations Step 2: Quick recording Step 3: Overdubbing Step 4: Mixdown and mastering Quick Star t This Quick Start is designed to provide a few examples of some common tasks, while helping you get familiar with the operations of the D32XD/D16XD. Step 1: Preparations The first step explains how to connect your monitor speak[...]

20 3. Listen to the demo song When it ships from the factory , the D32XD/D16XD contains pre-recorded demo songs. This section explains how to listen to one of the demo songs. (1) Press the SONG key . If a tab page other than “Select Song” is displayed, press the “SelectSong” tab. (2) The top line indicates [Drive A] Current Song:, and the c[...]

21 Quick Start Step 1: Preparations Step 2: Quick recording Step 3: Overdubbing Step 4: Mixdown and mastering Step 2: Quick recording 1. Create a new song In order to begin recording, you must first create a new song. (1) Press the SONG key to access the “SelectSong” tab page. (2) Press the New button. The New Song dialog box will appear . (3) [...]

22 The highlighted area will then move one step towar d the right. Repeat this step to edit the song name. If you want to edit only a portion of the song name, use the buttons to move the highlighted area, and then pr ess a character or numeral button. Use the buttons in the LCD screen to perform the following operations. “0...9”: Input a numer[...]

23 Quick Start Step 1: Preparations Step 2: Quick recording Step 3: Overdubbing Step 4: Mixdown and mastering Adjust the CH 1 input level to verify that the sound of the guitar has been assigned. (4) Raise the MASTER fader to the “0” position, and lower the CH1 fader to “– ∞ .” (5) For a mic or guitar , leave the P AD key unpressed when[...]

24 4. Ef fects and EQ (equalizer) If you want to record the sound of the connected devices without any further processing, proceed to “5. Recording.” If you want to use the D32XD/D16XD’s internal effects and 4-band parametric EQ to process the sound before it is record- ed, read the following sections “Applying effects to the input sound”[...]

25 Quick Start Step 1: Preparations Step 2: Quick recording Step 3: Overdubbing Step 4: Mixdown and mastering Applying EQ to the input sound On the D32XD/D16XD it’s also easy to apply EQ after recording. Here’s how to apply EQ to the input from your guitar. (1) Press the MIXER key . In the page jump menu, press the EQ/PHASE/REC [*EQ/A TT/PHASE][...]

26 5. Recording You are now ready to record one of the sources (guitar, mic, keyboard) that you set up to record in the previous steps. In this example, let’s record the guitar. Preparations for recording (1) Set the recording mode. Press the REC/PLA Y MODE key . In the “Rec/Play” tab page, set Rec Mode to “Normal.” (2) Set the RecSend. P[...]

27 Quick Start Step 1: Preparations Step 2: Quick recording Step 3: Overdubbing Step 4: Mixdown and mastering 6. Playback (1) Press the REC/PLA Y key of the track 1 you recorded, setting it to PLA Y (key lit green). (2) Return to the beginning of the song. Hold down the STOP key and pr ess the MARK JUMP ( √ ) key to return to the beginning of the[...]

28 Step 3: Overdubbing In this step, you can record the output from your mic or keyboard on a new track while listening to the guitar performance that you recorded in Step 2. 1. Recording For this example, you will be able to listen to the gui- tar performance while you record the mic input on track 2. Preparations for recording (1) Press the REC/P[...]

29 Quick Start Step 1: Preparations Step 2: Quick recording Step 3: Overdubbing Step 4: Mixdown and mastering Step 4: Mixdown and mastering “Mixdown” refers to the process of applying insert effects, master effects, and EQ to the recorded tracks, adjusting the overall balance, and then combining everything into a two- track stereo mix. Once you[...]

30 (2) Press the CH cell, and use the buttons to select the channel whose EQ settings you wish to change. Y ou can also select a channel by pressing one of the CH SELECT keys. (3) Press the position cell and set it to read IN/PRE. IN stands for Input and PRE stands for pre-fader; these settings allow you to simultaneously check the input signal lev[...]

31 Quick Start Step 1: Preparations Step 2: Quick recording Step 3: Overdubbing Step 4: Mixdown and mastering Selecting a master effect (1) Press the EFFECT key and select the “MstrEFF1” tab page. (2) Press the popup button beside the effect name, and the Select EFF Category dialog box will appear . (3) Press a category button in the LCD screen[...]

32 In this way, the send value controls the level of each track being sent to this mas- ter effect. For the tracks you don’t want to use master effect 1, set the send value to “0.” (4) Make settings for master effect 2 in the same way , using the “MstrEFF2” and “EFFSend2” tab pages. Checking and adjusting the master effect (1) Press t[...]

33 Quick Start Step 1: Preparations Step 2: Quick recording Step 3: Overdubbing Step 4: Mixdown and mastering (3) The Select EFF Program dialog box will appear . Here you can select the effect. For this example press “L/C/R Delay” and then press the OK button. If you want to go back and look in another cate- gory , press Cancel button. (4) Pres[...]

34 3. Recording on the master track To create an audio CD, you will record the mixed-down song onto a stereo master track. The master track of each song consists of eight virtual tracks; A–H. Having these virtual master tracks will allow you to try various “mixes” of your song, and then listen to pick your favorite. (1) T o specify which of t[...]

35 Quick Start Step 1: Preparations Step 2: Quick recording Step 3: Overdubbing Step 4: Mixdown and mastering 4. W riting to a CD You can use the CD-R/RW drive to create an audio CD from the master tracks you recorded. For details, refer to the Operation section, “CD” ( → p.78). Saving your song On the D32XD/D16XD, the song data that you have[...]

36 Operation Each song drive on the D32XD/D16XD ’s internal hard disk can store up to one hundred songs. 1. Selecting/creating a song Here’s how to create, rename, or select a song. 1-1. Creating a new song In order to begin a new recording, you will first need to cre- ate a new song. (1) Press the SONG key and select the “SelectSong” tab p[...]

37 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration : Move the cursor to the location of the character you want to change. : Displays the name template (name library list). (5) Finalize your changes. Press the OK button to finalize the edited name, or pr ess the Cancel button [...]

38 2. Location The term “location” refers to a specific point in time within the selected song, as displayed in the counter. The counter shows the current location within the song. The counter can be set to display the location in different formats. You can also use the counter to move to a different location. 2-1. Switching the counter display[...]

39 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration (3) Press one of the LOC1/IN, LOC2/OUT , LOC3/TO, LOC4/END, LOC5, or LOC6 keys to this location to that key . The registration will be completed, and the dialog box will close. You can register a Locate key to a location durin[...]

40 2-3. Finding a precise location (SCRUB) By looking at the waveform data in the display, you can find a precise location. This allows you to register a locate point or a mark at the exact point where a sound begins. You can view the waveform as described here in the SCRUB screen, and in the WAVE screen used for track editing ( → p.139). By watc[...]

41 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration 3. Song editing Songs you record can be copied, rearranged, or deleted. You can also protect a song to keep it from being accidentally de- leted. You cannot use Undo to undo a song editing operation. 3-1. Song editing procedur[...]

42 (3) Press the ON button. (4) When the display indicates “Completed,” press the OK button. The dialog box will close, and you will return to the “EditSong” tab page. (5) Notice that a lock symbol “ ” is displayed for the cur- rent song, indicating the song is protected. Protect Off (1) Select the song that you want to un-protect. ( ?[...]

43 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration (3) Assign the input to mixer channel 1. • Set the CH ON/SOLO mode key to CH ON (key lit green), and turn the channel 1 CH ON/SOLO key on (key lit orange). • Set the channel 1 REC/PLA Y key to REC (key lit red). (4) Adjust[...]

44 (4) Adjust the input level settings. •P r ess the METER key to display the Meter T rk View screen. •P r ess the Meter T rk T ype button to display the Meter T rk T ype dialog box. • In “Select Level Meter Position,” set the level meter mode to “CH-Input,” and press the OK button to return to the previous scr een. • The CH1 and 2 [...]

45 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration • Set the CH ON/SOLO mode key to CH ON , and turn the channel 1 and 2 CH ON/SOLO keys on (keys lit). • Set the channel 1 and 2 REC/PLA Y keys to REC (keys lit red). (4) Adjust the input level settings. •P r ess the METER[...]

46 (3) Check the input to the sub-mixer. • Set LEVEL, P AN, and EQ in the same way as when making settings for the ordinary mixer . Sub mixer 13–16 EQ and sub mixer 17–24 are not available for 96 kHz/24-bit songs. •V erify that you hear the input source through your headphones or monitor system. 1-4. Analog compressors You can use the analo[...]

47 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration Alternatively , you can press the popup button beside the cell to display the Select Comp Program dialog box, and make your selection there. (5) Recall the comp program. Press the Ye s button to recall the program. If you deci[...]

48 3. Mixer settings Adjust the overall sound of your song by using the mixer sec- tion to set the volume, tone, and pan settings for input or playback. For details on effect settings, refer to “Effects” ( → p.56). 3-1. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume level of each channel Use the channel faders to adjust the input or playback vol- [...]

49 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration (6) Use the EQ knobs to adjust the EQ. ( → p.109 “ 3d-1. EQ/ AT T ” ) If the level meter indicates clipping, select the ATT knob icon and adjust it so that clipping does not occur. Applying EQ to the playback (1) Play ba[...]

50 (3) Use the Pan Mode radio buttons to select how the PAN knob will operate for paired channels ( → p.102). 3-6. Group settings (D32XD) On the D32XD, multiple channels can be assigned to a “Group”. Operating the fader of any channel assigned to that group will adjust the volume of all channels in the group while maintaining their relative v[...]

51 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration You can also turn “Rhythm” on by setting the TEMPO , “SetUp” tab page parameter Rhythm Assign to Monitor . (3) Adjust the monitor volume. The monitor volume is adjusted by the MONITOR LEVEL knob for the MONITOR OUT L/R[...]

52 4. Storing/recalling a scene You can register frequently-used mixer settings at a desired location and store them as a “scene” for later recall. After recalling a scene, you can store it again as a new scene, or edit some of the mixer settings and store (overwrite) it back into the same scene memory. Default Scene is automatically registered[...]

53 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration 4-5. Editing and over writing a scene You can edit some of the settings of a scene, and overwrite your changes onto the stored scene. (1) Recall the scene. As described in “4-2. Recalling a scene ,” recall the scene that y[...]

54 5. Automation Automation is a function that automatically modifies mixer settings as the song location changes during playback. The D32XD provides two types of automation; scene auto- mation and event automation. The D16XD provides scene automation. If automation is turned on, the D32XD’s moving faders will automatically move up and down when [...]

55 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration If you select Send, events will be recorded for the Send key (INTERNAL 1/2, AUX 1/2/3/4) that is lit when you begin re- cording. (5) If you selected “Fader,” you have the option of also recording Master fader operations. I[...]

56 The D32XD/D16XD provides up to twenty-four [*eight] in- sert effects that you can insert into mixer channels, up to two master effects that can process the sends from each channel, and one final effect to process the master bus. The D32XD provides two effect routes; “Routing A” and “Routing B.” “Routing A” consists of insert effects [...]

57 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration If you use a size-8 effect for insert effect 1, insert effects 2–8 will be unavailable. Use Routing B insert effects 9–24. If you use a size-8 effect for insert effect 8, the master and final ef- fects will not be availabl[...]

58 For a 96 kHz/24-bit song, the DSP power is limited to 8 sizes- worth for Routing A and 8 sizes-worth for Routing B; this limits the number of effects you can use. ( → p.56 “How DSP power is allocated to the effects”) D16XD A maximum of eight insert effects can be used simultaneous- ly, and these effect programs may have a total size of no [...]

59 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration 4. Editing the ef fects You can edit the effect programs used by the insert effects, master effects, and final effect. Editing the effect parameters For an inser t ef fect (1) Access the EFFECT , “InsertEFF” tab page. (2) [...]

60 (4) Select the effect program that you want to control. Press the EFFECT key for the effect you chose in step (3), and select an effect program in the appropriate tab page. (5) Specify the parameter and range that you want to con- trol. •A control icon will be added at the end of the effect chain of the selected program. Press (highlight) this[...]

61 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration The D32XD/D16XD contains 265 different rhythm patterns ( → p.185 “Rhythm Pattern List”). You can use these rhythms as a guide, or join several rhythm patterns to create the drum track for an entire song. 1. Selecting and[...]

62 4. Setting the tempo On the D32XD/D16XD you can specify the tempo three dif- ferent ways: manual tempo, tempo map, and tempo track. You can play the entire song at the same tempo, or make the tempo change during the song. Alternatively, you can record tempo data from an external MIDI device and play back ac- cording to the recorded tempo data. M[...]

63 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration (3) V erify that the settings are correct. • Access the TEMPO , “T empoMap” tab page to check the tempo map. Inser ting a rhythm pattern by adding a tempo map event To create a new tempo map event, access the New Map dia[...]

64 T ap tempo You can record the tempo track by pressing (tapping) the PLA Y key at the beginning of each measure or on each beat while the song plays. You can use a PS-1 foot switch (sold separately) instead of the PLA Y key ( → p.126). Tap tempo lets you record the tempo track after a song has already been recorded. If you record the tempo for [...]

65 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration (9) Put the D32XD/D16XD in record-ready condition. Press the REC key ( REC and PLA Y keys will blink). (10)Start recording. Press the PLA Y key ( REC and PLA Y keys will light). Perform the part to be recorded. (1 1) Stop reco[...]

66 (5) Press the REC key to put the D32XD/D16XD in record- ready condition. T rigger/RecStart The REC key and PLA Y key will blink. T rigger/Punch In The REC key will blink. (6) Begin recording. T rigger/RecStart When the input signal exceeds the threshold level, recor ding and playback will start automatically ( REC and PLA Y keys will light). T r[...]

67 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration (6) Begin recording. • When you press the REC key , the recorder will move to a location earlier than the punch-in point, as speci- fied by the pre-roll time, and will enter the recor d- ready state ( REC key blinking). •[...]

68 (12)Begin recording. •P r ess the REC key to enter record-r eady condition, and then press the PLA Y key to begin recording. • When you are finished recor ding, pr ess the STOP key to stop recording. (13)Listen to the recorded result. •P r ess the master track MASTER TRACK ST A TUS key to set it to PLA Y (key lit green). All channel track[...]

69 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration 2-3. Playing back an album CD project An album CD project lets you arrange songs in a desired or- der for playback. You can then record the output onto a DAT, MD, or cassette tape recorder. Using the Album CD Project function [...]

70 (3) Select the copy mode. Press the Mode button. In the Copy Mode dialog box, select the desired mode and press the OK button. (4) Select the copy-source track number. • For the Source cell, select track “1”. • Check the IN and OUT locations. If you want to set the locations with more precision, press the Source W ave button, and use the[...]

71 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration Inser t blank space (Inser tT rk) This command inserts blank space into the specified region (IN–OUT) of a recorded track. Track data following the in- serted space will be shifted toward the end of the song. •Y ou can ins[...]

72 Delete a track (DeleteT rk) This command deletes the specified region (IN–OUT) of a track. When an area is deleted, the subsequent data (follow- ing the OUT point) will be shifted toward the beginning of the song. •Y ou can delete data from the IN–OUT region of one or more tracks simultaneously . Deleting track data Deleting the IN–OUT r[...]

73 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration Reverse a track (ReverseT rk) This command copies the audio data in the specified region (IN-OUT) of the track to the TO location “in reverse” (i.e., so that the data will play backward). • The data of the IN–OUT regio[...]

74 This editing operation will take a longer time for execution (until the Completed indication appears) in proportion to the length of the IN–OUT region you specify. Even if you have not repeatedly edited or recorded a specific track, the HDD/CD access indicator may stay lit continuously (not blinking) during recording or playback. The “Disk t[...]

75 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration If you specified two or more tracks as the “Source,” you must specify the same number of tracks in “Destination.” • Check the TO and END locations. If you want to set the location more precisely , press the Destinati[...]

76 Exchange two entire tracks (SwapWholeT rk) This command exchanges an entire track of recorded data (from the beginning to the end) with another track. •Y ou can exchange one or more tracks in a single operation. This can be used in ways such as the following. • Rearrange recorded tracks to organize them by type. • Rearrange data that exten[...]

77 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration Creating a fade-out Fading-out the IN–OUT region of track 1 (1) Specify the region that you want to fade-out. Set the following locations to specify the region where the fade-out will occur ( → p.69). • Set the IN point [...]

78 4. Naming a track You can assign a name to each track. When you create a new song, the track name will be “No Name.” We recommend that you rename the track so that you can re- member which part is recorded on which track. (1) Use the TRACK, “Vtrk1–32 [*Vtrk1–16]” tab page to select the track that you want to rename. (2) Press the Ren[...]

79 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration (5) W rite the song. •P r ess the W riteT oCD button to display the W rite T o CD dialog box. • Select the writing speed. You must use a disc that supports the selected writing speed. •A message of “Obey Copyright Rule[...]

80 If the selected song is 24-bit, press the Dither button to turn it on if you want dithering to be performed. The data will be written to CD as a 44.1 kHz song. If you se- lect a song whose sampling rate is other than 44.1 kHz, the data must be converted, and a certain amount of time will be required for the conversion to be performed before the [...]

81 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration Press the Add button, select song A, and pr ess the OK button. The display will ask “Are Y ou Sure?” Press the Ye s but- ton. If the selected song is 24-bit, press the Dither button to turn it on if you want dithering to b[...]

82 Whenever you switch songs or turn off the power, the D32XD/D16XD’s Auto Save function will automatically save (to the hard drive) the songs or parameters that you recorded or edited. This means that you do not need to perform any particular operations to save your data ( → p.42 “ Saving a song”). You do need to save the effect settings i[...]

83 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration (6) Execute the backup. When you press the Exec. button, the Backup confirma- tion dialog box will appear . When backing up to CD-R/RW The screen will indicate the space required for the backup. If the data will not fit on o[...]

84 1-2. Restoring backed-up data Here’s how to restore data that previously backed-up. When backed-up song data is restored into the D32XD/ D16XD, it will once again be playable. (1) Select the restore-destination drive ( → p.37). If you are restoring song data or an album CD project, select the restore-destination song drive. (2) Select “Res[...]

85 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration 2. Audio files Audio files saved on CD-ROM/R/RW or the PC drive can be imported (loaded) into the D32XD/D16XD and pasted into a song track. Also, any audio track data that you copied to the D32XD/D16XD’s clipboard can be ex[...]

86 (6) Execute the import. Press the Exec. button to open the Import dialog box, and press the Ye s button to execute. When the operation is finished, the display will indicate “Completed.” Press the OK button. The length of time required for this operation to be completed will increase in proportion to the size of the file being import- ed. ([...]

87 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration Expor ting multiple audio files If you export four or more tracks in a single operation, all of them will be saved as monaural files. Copying the audio data of tracks 1–16 from a 44.1 kHz/ 16-bit song to the clipboard, and [...]

88 The D32XD/D16XD’s hard disk is divided into one, two or four song drives used to record and play back songs, and a PC drive used to exchange data with a personal computer. The D32XD/D16XD also has a built-in CD-R/RW drive that lets you write backup data or the audio data for a completed song to a CD, or load audio files or backup data from a C[...]

89 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration 3. Checking the hard disk This operation finds and fixes errors on a song drive of the hard disk. Perform this operation if “Disk too busy .” errors still appear even after you have executed the Optimize track editing oper[...]

90 5. Exchanging data with your computer Use USB Slave Mode to transfer data between your computer and the PC drive. For the procedure refer to “USB” ( → p.92). 6. Erasing a CD-RW disc This operation erases the data that was written on a CD-RW disc. Erasing a disc lets you use the entire capacity of the disc, just as when it was unused (blank[...]

91 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration To erase A and B that remain from the first take, and recover disk space Execute the Optimize Track command on track 1 from the be- ginning to the end of the song. At this time, set the optimize track “Mode” to “Normal.[...]

92 USB stands for U niversal S erial B us, and is an interface for transferring data between a computer and peripheral devic- es. USB peripheral devices such as hard disks or CD-R/RW drives cannot be connected to the D32XD/D16XD. The D32XD/D16XD has a USB connector which can be con- nected directly to your computer, allowing you to save data from t[...]

93 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration MIDI stands for M usical I nstrument D igital I nterface, and is a world-wide standard used to exchange performance data between electronic musical instruments and computers. 1. MIDI connections Use only MIDI cables to transfe[...]

94 If you don’t want to transmit or receive mixer control messag- es, disable control change transmission and reception ( → “Using MIDI to control the mixer”). (4) Press the PLA Y key of the slave D32XD/D16XD unit. An MMC message will be transmitted from the slave D32XD/D16XD unit. The master unit will receive this message, and will start p[...]

95 Operation Song, Locate Mixer Effects Rhythm Recorder CD Data Drive USB MIDI Upgrading the system Touch Panel Calibration 1. Downloading the operating system The most recent operating system can be downloaded from the Korg website (http://www.korg.com). For details on the procedure, refer to the Korg website. Upgrading via CD-ROM/R/RW Insert the [...]

96 Reference Counter display Press the counter button, and select the desired counter dis- play method in the T ime Disp T ype dialog box. 1. Song display Displays the song drive name, song name, sampling fr e- quency , and bit depth. 2. Information display Displays date, remaining recordable time, scene, mark, and tempo map data. 3. Counter button[...]

97 Reference Counter Rename METER CH VIEW MIXER EFFECT CD SYSTEM MIDI/ SYNC TEMPO SONG TRACK UNDO STORE SCENE MARK SCRUB LOC1/IN ...LOC6 ENTER MARK JUMP REC/PLAY MODE Transport keys Editing a name When the Rename button is displayed in a parameter setting tab page (such as Song, Track, Effect, Scene), you can press the button to edit the correspond[...]

98 1b. Peak Hold Time [0…8s, ∞ ] Specifies the amount of time that peaks will continue to be displayed in the level meter . 0…8s: 0–8 seconds ∞ : Continue holding the peaks This setting applies to the level meters in each page. 1c. Select View [TrackView, FaderView] Changes the content of the meter display . 2. Level meters These display[...]

99 Reference Counter Rename METER CH VIEW MIXER EFFECT CD SYSTEM MIDI/ SYNC TEMPO SONG TRACK UNDO STORE SCENE MARK SCRUB LOC1/IN ...LOC6 ENTER MARK JUMP REC/PLAY MODE Transport keys Here you can adjust the settings for the mixer section. When you press the MIXER key, the MIXER page jump menu screen will appear. Press the menu button that contains t[...]

100 3a. INPUT/OUTPUT/CH ASSIGN 3a-1. Channel Assign Here you can specify the input for each mixer channel 1–32 [*16]. When you select a digital input such as S/P DIF or ADAT, noise may occur if the digital data is not synchronized. You should turn down these faders or turn down the volume of your monitor sys- tem before you change these settings.[...]

101 Reference Counter Rename METER CH VIEW MIXER EFFECT CD SYSTEM MIDI/ SYNC TEMPO SONG TRACK UNDO STORE SCENE MARK SCRUB LOC1/IN ...LOC6 ENTER MARK JUMP REC/PLAY MODE Transport keys 3a-2. Sub Mixer 1–8 These settings allow you to use the inputs as “sub inputs” for inputting the return from an external effect to the INPUT 1/ GUITAR IN–INPUT[...]

102 3a-5. ADA T Out Assign This screen is available only if the optional ADAT I/O board (DIB-8) is installed. Here you can specify the output sources for ADAT OUT. D32XD CH1–8/CH9–16/CH17–24/CH25–32 Output the post-fader signal of CH1–8/CH9–16/CH17– 24/CH25–32. Track1–8/Track9–16/Track17–24/Track25–32 Output the playback of [...]

103 Reference Counter Rename METER CH VIEW MIXER EFFECT CD SYSTEM MIDI/ SYNC TEMPO SONG TRACK UNDO STORE SCENE MARK SCRUB LOC1/IN ...LOC6 ENTER MARK JUMP REC/PLAY MODE Transport keys D32XD 3b-2. Fader Group When you operate the fader of any channel that is assigned to a group, the other faders assigned to that group will also move, preserving the b[...]

104 3c-2. Automation You can turn automation on and record the realtime changes you make to the mixer settings while the song plays or records. The recorded automation can then automatically change the mixer settings during playback or recording. 1. Record channel buttons [ , s ] Use these buttons to select the channels for which you want to record[...]

105 Reference Counter Rename METER CH VIEW MIXER EFFECT CD SYSTEM MIDI/ SYNC TEMPO SONG TRACK UNDO STORE SCENE MARK SCRUB LOC1/IN ...LOC6 ENTER MARK JUMP REC/PLAY MODE Transport keys 1. Set V iew Press this button to open the Set V iew dialog box. Press the OK button to apply your selections, or press the Can- cel button to cancel them. 1a. Event V[...]

106 Channel parameters CH ON, PlayEQ, A TT , sends, insert effect assignments, fader , pan Effects Effect program numbers and T rim of the insert, master , and final effects. Effect return, MASTER fader, AUX levels, master EQ 1. Scene select cell This area displays the currently selected scene (current scene). If no scene is selected, the Default [...]

107 Reference Counter Rename METER CH VIEW MIXER EFFECT CD SYSTEM MIDI/ SYNC TEMPO SONG TRACK UNDO STORE SCENE MARK SCRUB LOC1/IN ...LOC6 ENTER MARK JUMP REC/PLAY MODE Transport keys Fader, CH ON, Pan, EQ, EFF 1/2, and AUX 1/2/3/4 filter set- tings are valid only for channels that are disabled (highlighted). The Ef fect button enables/disables and [...]

108 3c-2. Edit Scene The mixer settings you adjust can be stored as a “scene” at a desired location, and automatically recalled during playback to change the mixer settings (when “Automation” is on). You can also recall a scene when desired as a set of general-pur- pose settings ( → p.52). You can store one hundred scenes for each song. A[...]

109 Reference Counter Rename METER CH VIEW MIXER EFFECT CD SYSTEM MIDI/ SYNC TEMPO SONG TRACK UNDO STORE SCENE MARK SCRUB LOC1/IN ...LOC6 ENTER MARK JUMP REC/PLAY MODE Transport keys 9. OverW rite Overwrites the current mixer settings onto the selected scene number . Use this when you want to make fine adjust- ments to the scene or replace it with[...]

110 6. LOW G/F/Q [–15 dB…+15 dB/21 Hz…20 kHz/0.1…10, Shlv] Here you can adjust the gain, center frequency , and Q (fil- ter sharpness) of the low-frequency region. If you select Shlv as the Q value, this will become a shelv- ing-type EQ; in this case the F value will be the cutoff fre- quency . 7. LOW-MID G/F/Q [–15 dB…+15 dB/21 Hz…2[...]

111 Reference Counter Rename METER CH VIEW MIXER EFFECT CD SYSTEM MIDI/ SYNC TEMPO SONG TRACK UNDO STORE SCENE MARK SCRUB LOC1/IN ...LOC6 ENTER MARK JUMP REC/PLAY MODE Transport keys 1. PHASE [N, R] N (NormalPhase): The phase of this channel will not be inverted. Normally you will leave this at “N.” R (ReversePhase): The phase of this channel w[...]

112 3e. SEND (EFF/AUX [*/REC]) 3e-1. Effect 1 Send You can adjust the send levels from each mixer channel to master effect 1. If you select the pre-fader setting ( PRE ), the signal will be sent to the master effect from immediately before the fader, regardless of the fader level. With the pre-fader setting, the signal is sent to the master ef- fec[...]

113 Reference Counter Rename METER CH VIEW MIXER EFFECT CD SYSTEM MIDI/ SYNC TEMPO SONG TRACK UNDO STORE SCENE MARK SCRUB LOC1/IN ...LOC6 ENTER MARK JUMP REC/PLAY MODE Transport keys D32XD 3e-5. Aux3 Send Here you can adjust the send level that is output from each mixer channel to the AUX 3 jack. For details on the parameters, refer to the section [...]

114 4. Mode If you switch from Mix to Last, all solo settings will be turned off. 5. ClearAll T urns all solo settings off. 3f-2. Monitor Here you can select the audio signals that will be output from the monitor output ( MONITOR OUT L/R jacks) and head- phone output ( PHONES jack). 1. Master LR Sends the master LR bus to the monitor output. Normal[...]

115 Reference Counter Rename METER CH VIEW MIXER EFFECT CD SYSTEM MIDI/ SYNC TEMPO SONG TRACK UNDO STORE SCENE MARK SCRUB LOC1/IN ...LOC6 ENTER MARK JUMP REC/PLAY MODE Transport keys 3g. ANALOG COMP 3g-1. Analog Compressor 1–8 Here you can set the analog compressor parameters. These settings apply compression to the analog inputs of IN- PUT jacks[...]

116 14a. Rename Renames the comp program. Press the button to display the Rename dialog box, and edit the name. Y ou can assign a name of up to eight characters. 14b. Comp channel cell Selects the comp channel whose program you want to save. Press the cell to highlight it, and use the value dial (or the +/– keys) to select the comp channel. 14c. [...]

117 Reference Counter Rename METER CH VIEW MIXER EFFECT CD SYSTEM MIDI/ SYNC TEMPO SONG TRACK UNDO STORE SCENE MARK SCRUB LOC1/IN ...LOC6 ENTER MARK JUMP REC/PLAY MODE Transport keys 5. FinalEFF Here you can select a program for the final effect. The cells indicate the currently selected program number , effect name, effect size, control icon (onl[...]

118 4-2. Routing B This lists the effect programs and used for inserts 9–24, and their state. In the case of a 96 kHz/24-bit song, insert effects 9–16 are available; 17–24 cannot be used. The number of simultaneously usable effects will differ depending on the size of the effect programs, and on how they are assigned. In this screen you can a[...]

119 Reference Counter Rename METER CH VIEW MIXER EFFECT CD SYSTEM MIDI/ SYNC TEMPO SONG TRACK UNDO STORE SCENE MARK SCRUB LOC1/IN ...LOC6 ENTER MARK JUMP REC/PLAY MODE Transport keys 4-3. Inser t EFF You can apply insert effects to input sources during record- ing, or to tracks during playback. You can use a maximum of 24 [*8] insert effects. You c[...]

120 4-4. Master EFF1 Master effects are used by adjusting the level of the signal be- ing sent from each channel to the master effect in order to cre- ate overall depth and balance. You can use the control knobs located below the LCD screen to edit the effect parameters displayed as knob icons. Notes about using the master effects The master effect[...]

121 Reference Counter Rename METER CH VIEW MIXER EFFECT CD SYSTEM MIDI/ SYNC TEMPO SONG TRACK UNDO STORE SCENE MARK SCRUB LOC1/IN ...LOC6 ENTER MARK JUMP REC/PLAY MODE Transport keys 4-6. Final EFF The final effect is used to make final adjustments to the over- all sound in the last stage of the master bus. Here you can use one stereo effect progra[...]

122 Using the Restrct button First assign a size-one effect to insert effect 1, and a size- two effect to insert effect 2. Next, let’s suppose that you assign a size-two program to insert effect 1. When you do so, insert effect 2 (whose priority is lower) will be masked by effect 1; you will unable to turn insert effect 2 off, and insert ef fect [...]

123 Reference Counter Rename METER CH VIEW MIXER EFFECT CD SYSTEM MIDI/ SYNC TEMPO SONG TRACK UNDO STORE SCENE MARK SCRUB LOC1/IN ...LOC6 ENTER MARK JUMP REC/PLAY MODE Transport keys CD PLA YER 1. CD Monitor When this is on (highlighted), the audio output of the internal CD-R/RW drive will be sent to the monitor bus. If this is off, the output will[...]

124 Cancel button Returns to the “Album CD” tab page without adding the selected song to the list. OK button Adds the selected song to the list. When you press this button, the display will ask “Are you sure?” Press Ye s to confirm your settings (or No to discard them) and return to the “Album CD” tab page. You cannot add a song whose [...]

125 Reference Counter Rename METER CH VIEW MIXER EFFECT CD SYSTEM MIDI/ SYNC TEMPO SONG TRACK UNDO STORE SCENE MARK SCRUB LOC1/IN ...LOC6 ENTER MARK JUMP REC/PLAY MODE Transport keys 5-2. CD Utility Here you can write an audio CD Track using the Track At Once method, erase a CD-RW disc, or finalize a disc. Additional data can be written to a disc u[...]

126 6-1. Control 1. Polarity [–, +] Specifies the polarity of the foot switch. Connect a foot switch (separately sold option: PS-1 or equivalent) to the front panel FOOT SW jack, and set this parameter so that the “ ” symbol lights when you press the foot switch. 2. Function [PunchIn-Out, Mark, PlayStop] Selects the function that will be con[...]

127 Reference Counter Rename METER CH VIEW MIXER EFFECT CD SYSTEM MIDI/ SYNC TEMPO SONG TRACK UNDO STORE SCENE MARK SCRUB LOC1/IN ...LOC6 ENTER MARK JUMP REC/PLAY MODE Transport keys D16XD 12. Fader/Knob Control [Match, Jump] After you have used the value dial (or the +/– keys) to edit fader or pan values, or after scene settings have been loaded[...]

128 Executing the “Edit T rack” operation “OptimizeT rk” ( → p.142) will also improve the state of tracks that produce “Disk too busy .” errors. Use the Check Drive command if ex- ecuting OptimizeT rk does not eliminate the “Disk too busy .” errors. Check Drive requires a substantial length of time for execu- tion. If the hard dis[...]

129 Reference Counter Rename METER CH VIEW MIXER EFFECT CD SYSTEM MIDI/ SYNC TEMPO SONG TRACK UNDO STORE SCENE MARK SCRUB LOC1/IN ...LOC6 ENTER MARK JUMP REC/PLAY MODE Transport keys 6-3. Edit PC File Here you can view, delete, and rename the folders and files in the PC drive. By connecting the D32XD/D16XD ’s USB connector to your personal comput[...]

130 6-5. Restore This operation restores song and user data that you previ- ously saved using the Backup operation. From a “1Song” backup file you can restore that one song and user data. From an “All Data” backup file, you can restore either one selected song, or all song data, User Data and album CD project data. From a “User Data” ba[...]

131 Reference Counter Rename METER CH VIEW MIXER EFFECT CD SYSTEM MIDI/ SYNC TEMPO SONG TRACK UNDO STORE SCENE MARK SCRUB LOC1/IN ...LOC6 ENTER MARK JUMP REC/PLAY MODE Transport keys 6-6. W ord Clock The “W ord Clock” tab page displays the current word clock source and frequency, and lets you make synchronization settings for the audio data clo[...]

132 program change messages can be recorded on an external MIDI sequencer , and re-transmitted back to the D32XD/ D16XD to select the corresponding scene. These messages will be received only if Automation ( → p.104, [*108]) is turned off. 3. Global Ch [01…16] This sets the Global MIDI Channel. If you want to use program change messages to tran[...]

133 Reference Counter Rename METER CH VIEW MIXER EFFECT CD SYSTEM MIDI/ SYNC TEMPO SONG TRACK UNDO STORE SCENE MARK SCRUB LOC1/IN ...LOC6 ENTER MARK JUMP REC/PLAY MODE Transport keys Here you can make settings for the tempo, time signature, and rhythm (metronome) of the song. If the counter is displaying “MBT” (measure, beat, 1/96th beat), the [...]

134 8-2. T empo Map You can set the tempo map to automatically change the tem- po, time signature, and rhythm pattern during recording or playback. Here you can also create an original tempo map. Tempo map data is specified in units of one measure. 1. T empo map window [001…200] Here you can select a tempo map event. This area shows the tempo map[...]

135 Reference Counter Rename METER CH VIEW MIXER EFFECT CD SYSTEM MIDI/ SYNC TEMPO SONG TRACK UNDO STORE SCENE MARK SCRUB LOC1/IN ...LOC6 ENTER MARK JUMP REC/PLAY MODE Transport keys 8-3. T empo T rack Here you can record the tempo track. You can do this in one of two ways. • Recording MIDI clock messages Y ou can synchronize to an external MIDI [...]

136 4a. Song Type [44.1 kHz/16 bit, 48 kHz/16 bit, 44.1 kHz/24 bit, 48 kHz/24 bit, 96 kHz/24 bit] Specify the sampling frequency and bit depth for the newly created song. The type you select will determine the minimum of tracks that can be simultaneously recorded, played, or punch-recorded. Maximum number of simultaneous tracks by Song T ype You ca[...]

137 Reference Counter Rename METER CH VIEW MIXER EFFECT CD SYSTEM MIDI/ SYNC TEMPO SONG TRACK UNDO STORE SCENE MARK SCRUB LOC1/IN ...LOC6 ENTER MARK JUMP REC/PLAY MODE Transport keys 3b. Move-destination drive If you want to move the song to a drive other than the drive shown in the song cell, press this button to open the Select Drive dialog box. [...]

138 10-2. Master T rack Here you can select a virtual track for the master track. This track will be used as the mixdown-destination track. This is also the track that will be used when creating an audio CD. 1. V -Level [A…H] Here you can select one of the eight virtual tracks “A” – “H.” For virtual tracks that contain data, one corner [...]

139 Reference Counter Rename METER CH VIEW MIXER EFFECT CD SYSTEM MIDI/ SYNC TEMPO SONG TRACK UNDO STORE SCENE MARK SCRUB LOC1/IN ...LOC6 ENTER MARK JUMP REC/PLAY MODE Transport keys 4. Exec. When you press this button, a dialog box will appear , allowing you to confirm the editing operation you have specified. Press the Ye s button to execute, o[...]

140 5a. Track selection Press the popup button, press a radio button in the Select T rack dialog box to select the track whose loca- tion you want to specify , and press the OK button. If you press (highlight) the Stereo button, the wave- forms of two adjacent channels will be displayed in the upper and lower parts of the waveform window . 5b. Prev[...]

141 Reference Counter Rename METER CH VIEW MIXER EFFECT CD SYSTEM MIDI/ SYNC TEMPO SONG TRACK UNDO STORE SCENE MARK SCRUB LOC1/IN ...LOC6 ENTER MARK JUMP REC/PLAY MODE Transport keys For D32XD 48 kHz/24-bit or 44.1 kHz/24-bit songs, only tracks 1-16 can be selected. A2. Wave This displays the audio data of the track as a waveform. Here you can set [...]

142 ReverseT rk This operation copies the track data of the IN–OUT range of the reverse source track ( Source ) to the TO location of the destination track ( Destination ) in reverse (flipped back-to- front). You can specify the number of times that the data will be copied. When this is executed ( Exec. ), the copied data will be re- versed, so t[...]

143 Reference Counter Rename METER CH VIEW MIXER EFFECT CD SYSTEM MIDI/ SYNC TEMPO SONG TRACK UNDO STORE SCENE MARK SCRUB LOC1/IN ...LOC6 ENTER MARK JUMP REC/PLAY MODE Transport keys Erase Punch Noise This minimizes “pop” noises. Set the IN and OUT locations before and after the area where the noise occurs. Y ou can also erase multiple occurren[...]

144 CopyWholeT rk This operation copies the track data from the beginning to the end of the copy source track ( Source ; the currently select- ed virtual track) to the specified virtual track of the copy des- tination track ( Destination ). When this is executed ( Exec. ), the copy destination track will be overwritten. A1. Source D32XD [1...32, ML[...]

145 Reference Counter Rename METER CH VIEW MIXER EFFECT CD SYSTEM MIDI/ SYNC TEMPO SONG TRACK UNDO STORE SCENE MARK SCRUB LOC1/IN ...LOC6 ENTER MARK JUMP REC/PLAY MODE Transport keys FadeT rk This operation fades-in or fades-out the track data in the IN– OUT range of the fade-in destination track ( Destination ). When this operation is executed, [...]

146 10-4. Impor t File An audio file from the D32XD/D16XD ’s PC drive or CD-R/ RW drive can be pasted into the beginning (location 0) of a track ( → p.85). By using the clipboard you can paste the audio file at a loca- tion other than the beginning of a track. You can use this operation to import WAV format audio files of 44.1/48/96 kHz samplin[...]

147 Reference Counter Rename METER CH VIEW MIXER EFFECT CD SYSTEM MIDI/ SYNC TEMPO SONG TRACK UNDO STORE SCENE MARK SCRUB LOC1/IN ...LOC6 ENTER MARK JUMP REC/PLAY MODE Transport keys 10-5. Expor t File Audio track data copied to the D32XD/D16XD ’s clipboard can be exported as an audio file to the PC drive or CD-R/RW drive ( → p.86). The audio f[...]

148 This stores the current location so it can be saved as a loca- tion, mark or scene. When you press the STORE key, the location at that moment is preserved, and you can assign that location to a locate, scene, or mark point by pressing the appropriate key. If you press the STORE key once again instead of pressing a key to specify the assignment,[...]

149 Reference Counter Rename METER CH VIEW MIXER EFFECT CD SYSTEM MIDI/ SYNC TEMPO SONG TRACK UNDO STORE SCENE MARK SCRUB LOC1/IN ...LOC6 ENTER MARK JUMP REC/PLAY MODE Transport keys 1. T rack selection Press the popup button, use the buttons in the Select T rack dialog box to select the track in which you want to find a location, and press the OK[...]

150 The location that you register for the LOC4/END key is used for the following purposes. • Locate point 4 (END location) • The following location for a track editing operation Ending location of the expanded/compressed data for “ExpCmpT rk” The location that you register for the LOC5 key is used for the following purposes. • Locate poi[...]

151 Reference Counter Rename METER CH VIEW MIXER EFFECT CD SYSTEM MIDI/ SYNC TEMPO SONG TRACK UNDO STORE SCENE MARK SCRUB LOC1/IN ...LOC6 ENTER MARK JUMP REC/PLAY MODE Transport keys 6. AutoPunch Auto punch-in/out recording is a function that automati- cally initiates recording (punch-in) and stops recording (punch-out) at the locations that you sp[...]

152 Ef fect parameters Algorithm list STEREO TYPE MONO TYPE Ef fect program list STEREO TYPE Categor y: Reverb&Delay 20 Categor y: Modulation&Pitch 11 Categor y: Dynamics&Filter 24 Category No. Name Size Rev erb&Delay 1 Reverb Hall 2 2 Smooth Hall 2 3R ev erb Wet Plate 2 4R ev erb Dr y Plate 2 5R ev erb Room 2 6B r ight Room 2 7 Ear[...]

153 Effect Algorithm list Effect program list Stereo type Algorithm Monaural type Algorithm Categor y: SFX&Etc 7 MONO TYPE Categor y: Reverb&Delay 10 Categor y: Modulation&Pitch 10 Categor y: Dynamics&Filter 17 Categor y: SFX&Etc 14 Categor y: Multi 15 45 Master CD 26 MultiBandLimiter 46 Remaster L.A 26 MultiBandLimiter 47 Remas[...]

154 About the ef fect algorithms The effect algorithms can be broadly divided into mono and stereo types. For an insert effect, you can select a program that uses either type of algorithm. For a master effect and final effect, you cannot select pro- grams that use a mono algorithm. Example Values shown in parentheses ( ) are for 96 kHz operation. P[...]

155 Effect Algorithm list Effect program list Stereo type Algorithm Monaural type Algorithm : ER Level, : Reverb Level These parameters set the early reflection level and r everb level. Changing these parameter values allows you to simulate the type of walls in the room. That is, a lar ger “ER Level” simulates a hard wall, and a lar ger “Rev[...]

156 : T ype The left/right panning of the delay can be modified by chang- ing the connections of the left and right delay . Be aware that dif- ferent sounds must be input to the left and right channels in order for this parameter to be ef fective. This stereo delay uses an LFO to sweep the delay time. The pitch also varies. You will obtain a delay[...]

157 Effect Algorithm list Effect program list Stereo type Algorithm Monaural type Algorithm Categor y: Modulation Modulation-type effects This effect adds thickness and warmth to the sound by mod- ulating the delay time of the input signal. You can control the spaciousness of the sound by offsetting the phase of the left and right LFOs from each ot[...]

158 This effect modulates the volume level of the input signal. The effect is stereo, and offsetting the LFO of the left and right phases from each other produces a tremolo effect be- tween left and right. : LFO W aveform This parameter selects the LFO waveform. : LFO Phase This parameter determines the differ ence between the left and right LFO ph[...]

159 Effect Algorithm list Effect program list Stereo type Algorithm Monaural type Algorithm This effect applies the Limiter to the low range, mid range, and high range of the input signal. You can control dynamics for each range to adjust the sound pressure of the low range, mid range, and high range in a different way from the EQ. This effect lowe[...]

160 This is a stereo multi-band limiter. It is ideal for mastering. Categor y: Special Ef fect Special Effect ClickAngle: This sets the angle of the scratch. The spacing of the click noise for one revolution will depend on the angle. V inyl Noise T ype: The V inyl Noise will also depend on the amount by which the recor d is warped. This effect give[...]

161 Effect Algorithm list Effect program list Stereo type Algorithm Monaural type Algorithm : Oscillator Frequency [Hz] This parameter sets the oscillator frequency . This effect simulates a rotary speaker, and obtains a more re- alistic sound by simulating the rotor in the low range and the horn in the high range separately. The effect also simula[...]

162 Categor y: Modulation Modulation-type effects 34: Mono ER T ype Sharp, Loose, Modulated, Re verse Selects the decay curve for the early reflection ER Time 10...800msec Sets the time length of early reflection Predly (Pre Delay) 0...200msec Sets the time taken from the original sound to the first early reflection Dry:Wet Dr y , 1:99...99:1, Wet [...]

163 Effect Algorithm list Effect program list Stereo type Algorithm Monaural type Algorithm Categor y: Dynamics&Filter Dynamics/Filter-type ef fects Reso HiCut (Resonance High Cut) 53Hz...20.0kHz, THRU Sets the resonance damping amount in the high range T ype Blue, U-VB Selects the type of phaser Wa ve fo rm (LFO Wa vef or m) T riangle, Sine Se[...]

164 Categor y: Special Ef fect Special Effect This effect simulates a vacuum tube preamp. You can make independent settings for two vacuum tubes connected in se- ries, producing a distinctive and warm sound. Dry:Wet Dr y , 1:99...99:1, Wet Sets the balance between the effect and dry sounds Wa ve fo rm (LFO Wa vef or m) T riangle, Sine, Sa w Selects[...]

165 Effect Algorithm list Effect program list Stereo type Algorithm Monaural type Algorithm This effect simulates a wide variety of microphones. You can also adjust the preamp. Categor y: Multi Ef fect Multi Effect This is a multi-chain effect for guitar. Chain: [W ah]-[Comp]-[Mod]-[Amp]-[Dly] Parameters for the effects in the chain W ah (W ah W ah[...]

166 Appendices T roubleshooting Power does not turn on Is the power cable connected to an outlet? ( → p.1) Is the rear panel POWER ON (power supply) switch turned on? ( → p.1) Nothing appears in the display Is the top panel power on key lit? ( → p.1) Is the contrast adjusted correctly? ( → p.10) Ve r tical lines are visible in the display D[...]

167 Appendices Troubleshooting Various messages More about drives and files Installing the options Specifications Various lists Glossary Index Can’t hear rhythm sound “Rhythm sound is not output” ( → p.168) Can’t hear scrub playback The incorrect track may be selected in the scrub page. → Select the correct track. Faders don’t work or[...]

168 Inser t ef fects do not apply Is the effect inserted at the appropriate location? → In the EFFECT , “Routing A/Routing B [*EFFRout- ing]” tab page, select “IN” if you want to apply the in- sert effect to the input, or “TR” if you want to apply it to the playback. ( → p.58) → Go to the EFFECT , “Routing A/Routing B [*EFFRout-[...]

169 Appendices Troubleshooting Various messages More about drives and files Installing the options Specifications Various lists Glossary Index MIDI MIDI sequencer won’t synchronize/MIDI control is not possible Are the MIDI cables connected correctly? ( → p.14) A MIDI cable may be broken. Can’t synchronize using MTC or MIDI Clock Are the maste[...]

170 V arious messages The message dialog box will disappear when you press the OK button. Auto-Punch is not available in MTC Slave/Master mode. Auto-punch recording cannot be performed if the MIDI Sync setting is set to MTC Slave or MTC Master. Batter y voltage for Calender is low . The calendar battery has insufficient voltage. → Replace the bat[...]

171 Appendices Troubleshooting Various messages More about drives and files Installing the options Specifications Various lists Glossary Index File List data error . There is an error in the audio data, and the song cannot be selected or saved. → Format the affected song drive. Frame Rate does not match. The frame rate of the incoming time code d[...]

172 The location cannot be stored. The current location cannot be stored. This CD is not playable. The CD cannot be played because is not an audio CD or because it has not been finalized. This file name is already in use. An identically-named file already exists. → Change the file name. This format is not suppor ted. The inserted disc is in a fo[...]

173 Appendices Troubleshooting Various messages More about drives and files Installing the options Specifications Various lists Glossary Index More about drives and files Drives The files that can be handled by the CD-R/RW drive and PC (USB) drive are explained below. CD-R/RW drive This drive can handle the following types of discs. • By erasing[...]

174 Audio CDs and files Audio CDs Playing an audio CD Use CD , CD Player to play back an audio CD. You cannot play back a CD-R/RW that has not been final- ized. You cannot play back discs that do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) specification, such as music discs utilizing copy-pro- tection technology. Creating an audio CD Using Disc At Once T[...]

175 Appendices Troubleshooting Various messages More about drives and files Installing the options Specifications Various lists Glossary Index WAV -format audio files You can use the Export command to write WAV-format au- dio files. An error message will appear if there is insufficient space. → “Various messages” •Y ou can copy data to the[...]

176 Installing the options Please read this before you begin instal- lation Safety precautions Wa r nings • Before installing an option, be sure to disconnect the power supply cable and the connecting cables to any peripheral devices. Failure to do so could cause electrical shock or may damage the device. • When installing, repairing, or replac[...]

177 Appendices Troubleshooting Various messages More about drives and files Installing the options Specifications Various lists Glossary Index Installing the 8-channel analog input board (AIB-8) and 8-channel analog compressor board (ACB-8) An 8-channel analog input board (AIB-8) can be installed to add analog input channels INPUT 9–16. An 8-chan[...]

178 Installing the ADA T I/O board (DIB-8) An ADAT I/O board (DIB-8) can be installed in the D32XD/ D16XD to add eight channels and word clock in/out of dig- ital input. Installation procedure 1. Y ou will need a Philips (+) screwdriver. 2. T urn off the power of the D32XD/D16XD, and discon- nect all cables. 3. Use the screwdriver to remove the two[...]

179 Appendices Troubleshooting Various messages More about drives and files Installing the options Specifications Various lists Glossary Index Cautions when replacing the calendar batter y • So that static electricity in your body does not damage the electronic components, touch the ground wire of a grounded device or an unpainted metallic compon[...]

180 5. Remove the HDD cover. 6. Notice where the calendar battery is located. 7. Remove the worn-out calendar battery . Press on the battery at the location shown below to remove it from the tab of the battery holder , and lift up the battery to remove it. Be careful not to drop the battery into the interior of the D32XD/D16XD. 8. Install the new c[...]

181 Appendices Troubleshooting Various messages More about drives and files Installing the options Specifications Various lists Glossary Index Checking after installation When you turn on the D32XD/D16XD , the currently-in- stalled option boards will be shown in the LCD screen. After installing an option board, be sure to turn on the power and veri[...]

182 Specifications ■ Main sections <Recorder section> <MIDI functionality> <Mixer section> <Effect section> Operating temperature: +5 – +35 °C (do not allow condensation) Number of tracks: D32XD 272 tracks (including virtual tracks) Simultaneous playback 32 tracks, simultaneous recording 8 tracks @ 48 kHz/44.1 kHz, 16-[...]

183 Appendices Troubleshooting Various messages More about drives and files Installing the options Specifications Various lists Glossary Index <General> ■ Principal specifications ■ Analog/digital input and output spec- ifications <INPUT 1–8> <INPUT 9–16> <ANALOG COMPRESSOR> <GUIT AR INPUT> <MASTER OUTPUT [...]

184 <MONITOR OUTPUT L/R> <AUX OUTPUT 1–4 [*1, 2]> <PHONES 1, 2> <S/P DIF INPUT/OUTPUT> <USB> <ADA T INPUT/OUTPUT> <WORD CLOCK INPUT/OUTPUT> <MIDI IN/OUT> <FOOT SW> <EXPRESSION PEDAL> ■ Included items ■ Separately sold options * Appearance and specifications of this product are subje[...]

185 Appendices Troubleshooting Various messages More about drives and files Installing the options Specifications Various lists Glossary Index V arious lists Rhythm Pattern List For 96 kHz/24-bit songs, you can select only (Blank), Metro, and HiHat. For Beat settings other than 3/4, 4/4, and 6/8, only (Blank), Metro, and HiHat can be selected. For [...]

186 Comp Program List EQ Librar y List Name Librar y List Data Name Library: You can choose these names when renaming AnalogComp, EQ Library, Drive, Effect, Scene, Mark, Song, or Track. File Name Library: You can choose these names when renaming PcFile, BackupFile, or WavFile. Data Name Librar y File Name Librar y Demo Song List No. Name 1 BassDr .[...]

187 Appendices Troubleshooting Various messages More about drives and files Installing the options Specifications Various lists Glossary Index Glossar y 16-bit → Bit depth 24-bit → Bit depth ADA T Stands for A LESIS D igital A udio T ape recorder . A digital multi-track recorder pr oduced by the ALESIS Corpora- tion, and the recording and signa[...]

188 Effect program A program that specifies a set of parameters for use by an effect algorithm. The D32XD/D16XD provides preset programs that contain factory settings, and user pro- grams that can store your own edited settings. Equalizer , EQ A device that modifi es the frequency response to change the tonal character . There are various types, [...]

189 Appendices Troubleshooting Various messages More about drives and files Installing the options Specifications Various lists Glossary Index MIDI Clock A MIDI message used to synchronize the tempo between electronic musical instruments. Each beat is divided into 24 clock messages. Mix down Also called “track-down.” The process of adjusting an[...]

190 Sampling rate Also called sampling frequency . The frequency at which an analog input sound is converted into digital data. A sampling rate of 48 kHz means that the analog level is converted into digital form 48,000 times each second. The higher the sampling rate, the broader the frequency range that can be converted into digital data. Sampling[...]

191 Appendices Troubleshooting Various messages More about drives and files Installing the options Specifications Various lists Glossary Index WAV The filename extension for a W ave file, the audio file for- mat used mainly on W indows computers. W ord clock A synchronization signal that unifies the timing at which digital audio data is transfe[...]

192 Index A ACB-8 177 ADAT I/O board 178 ADAT OUT 47 , 102 ADAT Out Assign 102 Adjusting the volume 48 AIB-8 177 Album CD Project 69 , 79 , 123 Analog Compressor 46 , 115 Analog compressor board 177 Analog input 7 , 42 Analog input board 177 ATT 109 Attenuator 109 Audio CD 174 Audio files 175 Auto punch-in/out 66 AUTOMATION 10 Automation 54 , 104 A[...]

193 Appendices Troubleshooting Various messages More about drives and files Installing the options Specifications Various lists Glossary Index F Fade Track 76 , 145 Fader Channel 9 MASTER 9 Fader Group 103 Fader Pan 103 , 107 FadeTrk 76 , 145 Features 4 FF key 151 File Audio 85 , 175 Backup 174 , 175 Final EFF 121 Final Effect 32 , 58 , 121 Finaliz[...]

194 Redo 10 , 91 , 147 Rename 97 Replacing the battery 179 Re-recording 66 Restore 84 , 130 , 175 Restoring backed-up data 84 Reverse Track 73 , 142 ReverseTrk 73 , 142 REW key 151 Rhythm Recording 61 Select 61 Tempo 62 Rhythm Pattern List 185 Routing 116 , 118 , 121 S S/P DIF IN 14 S/P DIF OUT 14 , 47 Save Comp Program 46 Computer 92 Data 82 Effec[...]

195 Block diagram[...]

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197 MIDI implementation char t Consult your local Korg distributor for more information on MIDI IMPLEMENTATION. Basic Channel Function Tr ansmitted MIDI Implementation Char t Recognized Remar ks Def ault Changed Date: 2003.8.20 Model D32XD/D16XD After touch Pitch bender P olyphonic (K ey) Monophonic (Channel) 0 – 119 Program Change V ar iable Ran[...]

K ORG INC. 15 - 12, Shimotakaido 1 - chome, Suginami-ku, Tokyo, Japan.  2003 KORG INC. 1605 CTH Printed in Japan IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS This product has been manufactured according to strict specifications and voltage requirements that are applicable in the country in which it is intended that this product should be used. If you have purc[...]