Korg D888 Manual do Utilizador

E1Owner’s Manual

105PAN knobsThese knobs adjust the pan (position in the stereo field) of each channel.6 CHANNEL buttons (1–8)These buttons switch the status of each ch

11IntroductionBefore using the D888 for the first timeMain featuresParts and their functionScreens and operationsMST/MONThe audio output of the MASTER

1229 USB buttonPress this button to enter USB mode.30 MENU button, METRONOME, button, LEVEL METER button, SELECT SONG buttonPress one of these mode bu

13IntroductionBefore using the D888 for the first timeMain featuresParts and their functionScreens and operationsScreens and operations1 Selecting a m

14Basic operation1: Setup and demo songsConnect your monitor speakers or headphones, and turn on the power.Before you start recording your own songs,

15Basic operation1: Setup and listening to the demo song2: Recording3: Playback4: Overdubbing5: Mixdown and mastering6: Structure1-3. Listen to the de

162-2. Connecting your input deviceNext, we’ll connect the L and R outputs of your keyboard to channels 1 and 2.1) Connect output L of your keyboard t

17Basic operation1: Setup and listening to the demo song2: Recording3: Playback4: Overdubbing5: Mixdown and mastering6: Structure3-2. Adjusting the pl

185: Mixdown and mastering“Mixdown” is the process of adjusting effects, EQ, and pan for the audio recorded on each track to create the overall balanc

19Basic operation1: Setup and listening to the demo song2: Recording3: Playback4: Overdubbing5: Mixdown and mastering6: Structure3) Press the PLAY but

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS• Read these instructions.•Keep these instructions.• Heed all warnings.•Follow all instructions.• Do not use this apparat

20OperationWhen 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 but

21OperationLevel Meter screenSong and LocationMixerRecording (basic)Recording (advanced)PlaybackEffectsEditingOther1.Song1-1. Creating a new songThis

22FF buttonFast-forwards the song.The song will fast-forward as long as you continue hold-ing down the FF button.REW buttonRewinds the song.The song w

23OperationLevel Meter screenSong and LocationMixerRecording (basic)Recording (advanced)PlaybackEffectsEditingOtherStoring a mark1) Move to the locati

241. Mixer inputsThe 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

25OperationLevel Meter screenSong and LocationMixerRecording (basic)Recording (advanced)PlaybackEffectsEditingOther2-2. When INDIVIDUAL is selectedEac

26During 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.

27OperationLevel Meter screenSong and LocationMixerRecording (basic)Recording (advanced)PlaybackEffectsEditingOtherAfter recording, the screen will in

28If the bounce-destination already contains recorded data, it will be overwritten and replaced by the newly recorded data; i.e., you will lose the pr

29OperationLevel Meter screenSong and LocationMixerRecording (basic)Recording (advanced)PlaybackEffectsEditingOther1. Re-recording1-1. Punch-in Record

iiiHandling of the internal hard diskDo not apply physical shock to this device. In particu-lar, you must never move this device or apply physi-cal sh

305) Specify how playback will occur before and after the recording.Use the cursor up/down buttons to select “Pre=...” (the location at which playback

31OperationLevel Meter screenSong and LocationMixerRecording (basic)Recording (advanced)PlaybackEffectsEditingOther2. Recording-related functions2-1.

32The 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 simpl

33OperationLevel Meter screenSong and LocationMixerRecording (basic)Recording (advanced)PlaybackEffectsEditingOtherThe D888 provides eleven different

34Checking the programWhen you reload or select a song that uses an effect, you also have the option of loading the effect parameter setting that were

35OperationLevel Meter screenSong and LocationMixerRecording (basic)Recording (advanced)PlaybackEffectsEditingOther1. Song editing1-1. Reloading a son

36Naming the copied songYou can assign a song name of up to sixteen characters.1) To assign a new name to the copied song, use the cur-sor up/down but

37OperationLevel Meter screenSong and LocationMixerRecording (basic)Recording (advanced)PlaybackEffectsEditingOther2. Track editingThe D888 provides v

382-2. 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 Trac

39OperationLevel Meter screenSong and LocationMixerRecording (basic)Recording (advanced)PlaybackEffectsEditingOther2-4. Selecting a master track file (

4Table of ContentsIntroduction...6Included items...6Before using the D

402-6. Deleting track data (Delete)You can use this operation to delete the data of virtual tracks that are not currently selected for channel tracks

41OperationLevel Meter screenSong and LocationMixerRecording (basic)Recording (advanced)PlaybackEffectsEditingOther3. Undo and RedoWhen the UNDO or RE

425-1. USB modeIf you power-on the D888 with it already connected to your com-puter via a USB cable, it will enter USB mode immediately after displayi

43OperationLevel Meter screenSong and LocationMixerRecording (basic)Recording (advanced)PlaybackEffectsEditingOther6. Synchronization via MIDIMIDI sta

44AppendicesTroubleshootingPower does not turn onIs the power cable connected to an outlet? (→p.6)Is the rear panel POWER ON (power supply) switch tur

45AppendicesBlock diagramIndex TroubleshootingVarious messagesSpecificationsSong file detailsFunction ListsA button does not function when pressedSome

46Not supported file.This is an unsupported file format.→ Check the WAV file formats that are supported.Song error.The song data contains an error, and

47AppendicesBlock diagramIndex TroubleshootingVarious messagesSpecificationsSong file detailsFunction ListsFile detailsThe structure of the D888’s har

48Song file detailsThe D888 has settings that are stored independently for each song, and settings that apply in common to all songs.Settings of the mo

49AppendicesBlock diagramIndex TroubleshootingVarious messagesSpecificationsSong file detailsFunction ListsSpecifications Main sections<Recorder se

52. Types of recording ...262-1. Recording channel tracks...272-2. Overdub recording...

50IndexAAdjusting the volume 25Analog input 9Auto Input 20, 31BBackup 42Block diagram 48CChannel output 25Computer 41Connect mic 9Connection 7, 14Cont

MIDI implementation chartConsult your local Korg distributor for more information on MIDI IMPLEMENTATION.FunctionTransmittedMIDI Implementation ChartR

 2006 KORG Inc.4015-2 Yanokuchi, Inagi-city, Tokyo 206-0812 JapanIMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERSThis product has been manufactured according to strict

6IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Korg D888 Digital Recording Studio.To take full advantage of the D888’s functions, and to enjoy trouble-free

7IntroductionBefore using the D888 for the first timeMain featuresParts and their functionScreens and operations● Shutdown1) Lower the D888’s monitor

8Main features♦ 8-track digital multi-track recorderThe D888 features 40-bit internal processing and allows you to simultaneously record up to eight t

9IntroductionBefore using the D888 for the first timeMain featuresParts and their functionScreens and operationsParts and their functionTop panel1 INP