Korg D888 manual

E1 Owner’s Manual[...]

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 . • Mains 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[...]

4 T able of Contents Introduction .................................... 6 Included items .................................................. 6 Before using the D888 for the first time ........... 6 Power on/standby/off ..................................... 6 Connection example......................................... 7 Main features .................[...]

5 2. Types of recording ..................................... 26 2-1. Recording channel tracks ................... 27 2-2. Overdub recording ............................ 27 2-3. Bounce recording .............................. 27 2-4. Recording the master track ................ 28 Recording (advanced).................................. 29 1. Re-recor[...]

6 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Korg D888 Digital Recording Studio . To take full advantage of the D888’s functions, and to enjoy trouble-free use, please read this manual carefully and use this product only as directed. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Included items Make sure that the following included items a[...]

7 Introduction Before using the D888 for the first time Main features Parts and their function Screens and operations ● Shutdown 1) Lower the D888’ s monitor LEVEL knob to the “0” position. 2) T urn off any devices connected to the D888’ s outputs, such as your monitor system. 3) Hold down the D888’ s power (ON) button (for 2–3 second[...]

8 Main features ♦ 8-track digital multi-track recorder The D888 featur es 40-bit internal pr ocessing and allows you to simultaneously r ecord up to eight tracks of high-quality 16-bit 44.1 kHz uncompr essed audio. Each track pr ovides eight virtual tracks. Each track (and virtual track) is r ecorded as a W A V file, so it can easily be shar ed [...]

9 Introduction Before using the D888 for the first time Main features Parts and their function Screens and operations Par ts and their function T op panel 1 INPUT 1, INPUT 2...INPUT 8 jacks Mic or line sour ces (such as keyboar ds) may be connected to these input jacks. Both XLR jacks and balanced 1/4" TRS phone jacks ar e provided. Y ou may a[...]

10 5P AN knobs These knobs adjust the pan (position in the ster eo field) of each channel. 6 CHANNEL buttons (1–8) These buttons switch the status of each channel. CH ON: Use these buttons to switch the channels between enabled and disabled (muted). The but- ton will be lit (orange) for channels that ar e enabled. BOUNCE: Use these buttons to sw[...]

11 Introduction Before using the D888 for the first time Main features Parts and their function Screens and operations MST/MON The audio output of the MASTER L,R, MONIT OR L,R, and mixer channels 5, 6, 7, and 8 will be sent fr om the OUTPUT jacks. INDIVIDUAL The audio output of mixer channels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 will be sent fr om the OUTPUT[...]

12 29 USB button Press this button to enter USB mode. 30 MENU button, METRONOME, button, LEVEL METER button, SELECT SONG button Press one of these mode buttons to enter the edit menu, metr onome settings, level meters, or song select scr een. 31 UNDO/REDO button, LED When this LED is lit, you can pr ess this button to undo or r edo the pr evious op[...]

13 Introduction Before using the D888 for the first time Main features Parts and their function Screens and operations Screens and operations 1 Selecting a mode screen Press a mode button ( MENU , METRONOME , LEVEL METER , etc.) to access the corr esponding screen in the display . 2 Selecting a parameter and editing its value In scr eens that allow[...]

14 Basic operation 1: Setup and demo songs Connect your monitor speakers or headphones, and turn on the power . Before you start r ecording your own songs, take a minute to listen to the demo song provided with the D888 . 2: Recording Connect your keyboard, mic, guitar , or other instrument, and r ecor d your per- formance on a channel track. 3: Pl[...]

15 Basic operation 1: Setup and listening to the demo song 2: Recording 3: Playback 4: Overdubbing 5: Mixdown and mastering 6: Structure 1-3. Listen to the demo song When shipped from the factory , the D888 contains a pre-recorded demo song. 1) Make sure that the display shows the demo song. If something other than the demo song is shown, select th[...]

16 2-2. Connecting your input device Next, we’ll connect the L and R outputs of your keyboard to channels 1 and 2. 1) Connect output L of your keyboard to INPUT 1, and output R to INPUT 2. 2) T urn the TRIM knob to adjust the level so that the PEAK LEDs light when you play most strongly . In the Level Meter screen, pr ess the EXIT/CANCEL button s[...]

17 Basic operation 1: Setup and listening to the demo song 2: Recording 3: Playback 4: Overdubbing 5: Mixdown and mastering 6: Structure 3-2. Adjusting the playback sound •T urning the three EQ GAIN knobs of channels 1 and 2 will adjust the tone. •T urning the P AN knobs of channels 1 and 2 will adjust the stereo position of each channel. In th[...]

18 5: Mixdown and mastering “Mixdown” is the process of adjusting effects, EQ, and pan for the audio recorded on each track to create the overall balance you want, and recording this as stereo data. The D888 provides a master track for mixdown. Here’s how to mix down the song you recorded. 5-1. Adjusting the tone and volume of each track 1) I[...]

19 Basic operation 1: Setup and listening to the demo song 2: Recording 3: Playback 4: Overdubbing 5: Mixdown and mastering 6: Structure 3) Press the PLA Y button to begin playback (the button will light). 4) Press the STOP button to stop playback (the PLA Y button will go dark). 5-4. Saving your song On the D888, the song data that you have record[...]

20 Operation When you turn on the power, the display will show this Lev- el Meter screen. You can also access this screen by pressing the LEVEL METER button . In this screen you can also view the D888 ’s operating status and settings. 1. Display content and settings 1-1. Peak Hold setting When you’re adjusting the audio input level or monitor l[...]

21 Operation Level Meter screen Song and Location Mixer Recording (basic) Recording (advanced) Playback Effects Editing Other 1.Song 1-1. Creating a new song This operation allocates space on the hard drive for record- ing. On the D888 , this unit is called a “song”. You must create a new “song” before you can start a new recording. You can[...]

22 FF button Fast-forwards the song. The song will fast-forward as long as you continue hold- ing down the FF button . REW button Rewinds the song. The song will rewind as long as you continue holding down the REW button . 2. Location On the D888 , “location” means the position within the play- back data of a song. The counter in the Level Mete[...]

23 Operation Level Meter screen Song and Location Mixer Recording (basic) Recording (advanced) Playback Effects Editing Other Storing a mark 1) Move to the location that you want to store. Use the counter or the FF or REW buttons to move. 2) Press the STORE button; a screen will ask you for con- firmation. If you decide not to store the mark, pres[...]

24 1. Mixer inputs The D888 has eight sets of analog input jacks. The audio from the devices connected to these input jacks 1 through 8 are as- signed to mixer channels 1 through 8, and can be recorded on the corresponding tracks. 1-1. Connecting audio sources Keyboard or line output device Connect keyboards and other line level signals to the TRS [...]

25 Operation Level Meter screen Song and Location Mixer Recording (basic) Recording (advanced) Playback Effects Editing Other 2-2. When INDIVIDUAL is selected Each jack will carry the audio output of a single mixer chan- nel of the same number - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 These jacks output the audio of channel tracks 1, 2, [...]

26 During regular recording, the D888 can record up to eight in- dividual tracks. During mixdown, the D888 can record a sin- gle stereo master track. 1. Vir tual tracks The D888 has eight channel tracks for each song, and each channel track has eight virtual tracks. When recording or playing, you can specify the virtual track that will be used for [...]

27 Operation Level Meter screen Song and Location Mixer Recording (basic) Recording (advanced) Playback Effects Editing Other After recording, the screen will indicate “W orking...” while the Undo data is being created. This process will require a correspond- ingly longer time for completion as the length of the song is longer. Procedure for co[...]

28 If the bounce-destination already contains recorded data, it will be overwritten and replaced by the newly recorded data; i.e., you will lose the previously recorded data. 3) Adjust the EQ and pan of each playback track. Press the PLA Y button to play back. Use the track 1–8 EQ GAIN knobs to adjust the tone, and the P AN knobs to adjust the st[...]

29 Operation Level Meter screen Song and Location Mixer Recording (basic) Recording (advanced) Playback Effects Editing Other 1. Re-recording 1-1. Punch-in Recording (Re-recording a specific area) If you made a mistake in a recorded performance, or are not satisfied with a portion of the performance, you can use “punch-in/out” recording to fix[...]

30 5) Specify how playback will occur before and after the recording. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select “Pre=...” (the location at which playback will start, before the begin- ning of recording) or “Post=...” (the location at which playback will end, after the end of recording), and press the ENTER/OK button. The point setting screen[...]

31 Operation Level Meter screen Song and Location Mixer Recording (basic) Recording (advanced) Playback Effects Editing Other 2. Recording-related functions 2-1. Rehearsal function The D888 provides a rehearsal function that lets you practice with the mixer settings, LEDs, and display in the same state as when actually recording. This operation doe[...]

32 The D888 is able to play back eight tracks simultaneously. If the Auto Input setting is on, channels that are set to Record mode can be played simply by pressing the PLA Y button , without your having to switch the channel buttons between Record and Play modes. 1. T ypes of playback You can play back up to eight channel tracks simultaneously, or[...]

33 Operation Level Meter screen Song and Location Mixer Recording (basic) Recording (advanced) Playback Effects Editing Other The D888 provides eleven different effect types. The effect is shared between the channel tracks, and you can use the EF- FECT knob of each channel track to adjust the depth of the effect. Use the EFFECT R TN knob to adjust [...]

34 Checking the program When you reload or select a song that uses an effect, you also have the option of loading the effect parameter setting that were saved with that song, regardless of the physical posi- tion of the EFFECT selector , P ARAMETER , and EFFECT R TN knobs . In this case, you can use the Effect screen to check the effect settings. 1[...]

35 Operation Level Meter screen Song and Location Mixer Recording (basic) Recording (advanced) Playback Effects Editing Other 1. Song editing 1-1. Reloading a song This operation reloads the current song in the state in which it was last saved. At this time you can choose whether the mixer settings and effect settings saved with the song will also [...]

36 Naming the copied song You can assign a song name of up to sixteen characters. 1) T o assign a new name to the copied song, use the cur - sor up/down buttons to select “Song Name”. 2) Press the ENTER/OK button to access the renaming screen. 3) Use the cursor left/right buttons to select the position at which you want to change the character,[...]

37 Operation Level Meter screen Song and Location Mixer Recording (basic) Recording (advanced) Playback Effects Editing Other 2. T rack editing The D888 provides various track editing operations that let you copy, delete, or exchange tracks. In order to copy or delete tracks, you will need to store the appropriate locate points beforehand. In some [...]

38 2-2. Erase a track (Erase) This command erases track data from the specified region (IN–OUT) of a track. The region will become blank. This Erase Track command will not cause the data following the OUT point to move. • You can also erase the IN through OUT region of a pair of two tracks. Before you make settings for this operation, check the[...]

39 Operation Level Meter screen Song and Location Mixer Recording (basic) Recording (advanced) Playback Effects Editing Other 2-4. Selecting a master track file (Master) The most recently created master track recording will be se- lected as the current master track. However, you may also se- lect and play master track recordings that you made earl[...]

40 2-6. Deleting track data (Delete) You can use this operation to delete the data of virtual tracks that are not currently selected for channel tracks 1 through 8, and WAV files other the one that is currently selected for the master track. By deleting unwanted data you can increase the free space (the remaining recordable time) on the hard drive.[...]

41 Operation Level Meter screen Song and Location Mixer Recording (basic) Recording (advanced) Playback Effects Editing Other 3. Undo and Redo When the UNDO or REDO LED is lit, you can cancel the pre- ceding operation or revert to the state prior to cancelling. Undo and Redo let you revert only the single most recently executed operation. Undo and [...]

42 5-1. USB mode If you power-on the D888 with it already connected to your com- puter via a USB cable, it will enter USB mode immediately after displaying the opening screen. Windows users (Windows Me/2000 or later) In order to use the D888 with Windows 98, you must install a device driver. For details on obtaining and installing the device driver[...]

43 Operation Level Meter screen Song and Location Mixer Recording (basic) Recording (advanced) Playback Effects Editing Other 6. Synchronization via MIDI 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. 6-1. MIDI connections[...]

44 Appendices T roubleshooting Power does not turn on Is the power cable connected to an outlet? ( → p.6) Is the rear panel POWER ON (power supply) switch turned on? ( → p.6) Nothing appears in the display Is the top panel on button lit? ( → p.6, p.11) Is the contrast adjusted correctly? ( → p.40) Ve r tical lines are visible in the display[...]

45 Appendices Block diagram Index Troubleshooting Various messages Specifications Song file details Function Lists A button does not function when pressed Some buttons do not function while the recorder is playing or recording. → Stop the recorder, and then perform the operation. Are you in a setting screen? → Press the ENTER/OK button or EXIT/[...]

46 Not suppor ted file. This is an unsupported file format. → Check the WAV file formats that are supported. Song error . The song data contains an error, and cannot be selected or saved. → Delete the song that cannot be selected. Song Name Error . An identically-named song already exists. → Change the song name. Alternatively, use USB mode [...]

47 Appendices Block diagram Index Troubleshooting Various messages Specifications Song file details Function Lists File details The str ucture of the D888’ s hard drive When the D888 is connected in USB mode, your computer will recognize its hard drive as a drive named Local Disk (or Unnamed). From your computer, you can copy, move, delete, or re[...]

48 Song file details The D888 has settings that are stored independently for each song, and settings that apply in common to all songs. Settings of the monitor LEVEL knob, headphone level knobs, and TRIM knobs are not memorized. You will need to read- just these yourself. Undo/Redo data is discarded when you shut down, select a song, or reload. Se[...]

49 Appendices Block diagram Index Troubleshooting Various messages Specifications Song file details Function Lists Specifications ■ Main sections <Recorder section> <MIDI Functionality> <Mixer section> <Effect section> <General> ■ Principal specifications ■ Analog/digital input and output spec- ifications Indi[...]

50 Index A Adjusting the volume 25 Analog input 9 Auto Input 20, 31 B Backup 42 Block diagram 48 C Channel output 25 Computer 41 Connect mic 9 Connection 7, 14 Contrast 40 Copy Song 35 Track 37 Counter 20 Cursor keys 13 D Delete Song 35 Track data 40 Display 20, 44 Download 43 E Effect 44 EQ 16, 25 Equalizer 16, 25 Erase 38 Erase Track 38 Error mes[...]

MIDI implementation char t Consult your local Korg distributor for more information on MIDI IMPLEMENTATION. Function Tr ansmitted MIDI Implementation Char t Recognized Remarks Date: 2006.1.16 Model D888 [Digital Recording Studio] MTC full messages are transmitted if the menu’ s MTC Out setting is “ON”. Tr ansmitted if the menu’ s MTC Out se[...]

 2006 KORG Inc. 4015-2 Yanokuchi, Inagi-city, Tokyo 206-0812 Japan IMPOR T ANT NO TICE T O CONSUMERS This product has been manuf actured according to str ict specifications and voltage requirements that are applicable in the country in which it is intended that this product should be used. If you ha ve purchased this product via the internet, th[...]