KORG D12 Guided Tour
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Audition some PCM rhythm patterns:
4. u to highlight “Metro4”:
5. Slowly rotate the [DIAL] to the right, to select and listen to some of the patterns in memory. u to the “Vol” parameter and use
the [DIAL] to set the rhythm level. Use the MASTER fader to control the overall volume level.
6. After you're finished auditioning patterns, u to the “Rhythm:On” button and press ENTER to turn “Rhythm:Off” and stop
pattern playback.
Note: There are 215 PCM Rhythm patterns in memory. The rhythm patterns indicated by “I”, “F”, or “E” indicate intro, fill, or
ending type patterns. More information on recording patterns to tracks later in this guide.
Recording and Editing Basics
Note: The CURSOR key is indicated by
Create a new song:
1. Press [SONG/CD] until you select the “SongSel” tab.
2. u to the “New” button and press ENTER, then u to the “OK” button and press ENTER. The next-available empty song
location (“NEW SONG”) will be selected.
About the D12 recording formats available:
In the “SongSel” tab, the SongType can be set for 16 bit / 12 track, allowing 4 track simultaneous recording with 12 track playback.
Setting SongType to 24 bit / 6 track mode gives you 4 track simultaneous recording with 6 track playback. Both formats provide
uncompressed recording at 44.1kHz.
Note: For the exercises in this guide, leave the radio buttons set as they are: “16Bit / 16Track” and “New MixerSet”.