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Korg D1600 User Manual

Korg D1600
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Korg D1600 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Tracks16
Simultaneous Recording Tracks8
Simultaneous Playback Tracks16
Internal Hard Drive20 GB
Sampling Frequency44.1 kHz
A/D Conversion24-bit
D/A Conversion24-bit
Built-in EffectsYes
EQ3-band EQ per channel
MIDIIn/Out
CD-RW DriveYes
USBNo
Headphone Output1
Display240 x 64 dot LCD
Phantom PowerYes

Summary

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Basic precautions to follow when using electric products.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Proper grounding procedures to reduce the risk of electric shock.

THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for U.S.A.)

Warning about FCC regulations and interference for digital devices.

CE mark for European Harmonized Standards

Explanation of CE mark conformity directives.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM

Earthed connection instructions for UK mains plugs.

Handling of the internal hard disk

COPYRIGHT WARNING

Warning about copyright law and unauthorized use of Korg products.

CAUTION FOR LASER

Cautionary notes regarding laser product safety and radiation exposure.

Introduction

Features

Overview of the D1600's capabilities including tracks, mixer, and effects.

Panel overview of the D1600

Top panel

Identification and explanation of the D1600's top panel controls.

Panel overview of the D1600

LCD screens

Explains that LCD screen examples in the manual are illustrative.

Panel overview of the D1600

Top panel

Identification and explanation of the D1600's top panel controls.

Panel overview of the D1600

Top panel

Identification and explanation of the D1600's top panel controls.

Panel overview of the D1600

Top panel

Identification and explanation of the D1600's top panel controls.

Panel overview of the D1600

Front panel

Identification and explanation of the D1600's front panel connectors.

Rear panel

Identification and explanation of the D1600's rear panel connectors.

Panel overview of the D1600

Rear panel

Identification and explanation of the D1600's rear panel connectors.

Objects in the LCD screen and their functions

Objects in the LCD screen

Explanation of LCD screen components like parameter display, edit cells, and popup buttons.

Basic operation

1. Selecting a mode

How to select a mode to access functions on the D1600.

2. Selecting a tab page

How to navigate between pages within a selected mode using tabs.

3. Selecting and setting a parameter

Methods for selecting and editing parameter values in the LCD screen.

Basic operation

Step 0. Starting

Initial steps to prepare and start using the D1600.

Step 1. Making connections, and turning the power on/off

1. Connections

Examples of connecting the D1600 to various audio equipment.

Step 1. Making connections, and turning the power on/off

Turning the power on

Step-by-step instructions for powering on the D1600 and connected devices.

Turning the power off

Step-by-step instructions for safely powering off the D1600 and connected devices.

Basic operation

Listening to the demo song

How to play demo songs from the included CD using a CD-R/RW drive.

Step 2. Creating/selecting a song

1. Creating a new song

Steps to create a new song, set its type, and save it.

2. Naming a song

How to rename songs using the LCD screen and on-screen keyboard.

Step 2. Creating/selecting a song

3. Selecting another song

Explains three methods for selecting existing songs.

Step 3. Assign audio inputs to the mixer

1. Analog inputs

Connecting and assigning analog sources like guitars and keyboards to mixer channels.

Step 3. Assign audio inputs to the mixer

Connect a mic to [INPUT 2] and assign it to mixer channel 2

Detailed steps for connecting a mic and assigning its input signal to mixer channel 2.

Connect a keyboard to the [INPUT 3] and [INPUT 4] jacks, and assign them to mixer channels 9 and 10.

Steps to connect a keyboard and assign its stereo input to mixer channels.

Step 3. Assign audio inputs to the mixer

2. Digital input

How to connect and assign digital audio sources via the S/P DIF jack.

3. Using the tuner

How to use the built-in tuner to tune instruments or check track pitch.

Step 4. Recording

1. Adjust the recording level, and record

How to set recording levels and perform basic recording.

2. Recording on virtual tracks

Utilizing virtual tracks for multiple takes and bounce recording.

Step 4. Recording

3. Playback while recording addition tracks: Overdubbing

Recording additional tracks while listening to previously recorded ones.

4. Re-record part of a performance: Punch-in/out

How to re-record specific sections of a performance using manual punch-in/out.

Step 4. Recording

Auto punch-in/out

Automating punch-in/out recording using pre-set times.

5. Combining multiple tracks into two: Bounce

Techniques for combining multiple tracks into two for more recording space.

Step 4. Recording

Trigger recording

Starting recording automatically when input signal exceeds a threshold.

Loop recording

Repeating recordings over a specific region for practice or loop creation.

Step 5. Playback

1. Playback

Basic steps for selecting tracks and initiating playback.

2. Program play

Creating and playing back songs in a specified order using a program list.

Loop playback

Repeating playback of a specific IN-OUT region of a song.

Step 7. Using the mixer

1. Adjusting the volume

How to adjust channel and master volumes using faders.

2. Adjusting the stereo position

Using PAN knobs to control the stereo placement of each channel.

3. Using EQ to adjust the tone

Applying three-band EQ to shape the tone of input and playback signals.

Step 7. Using the mixer

Applying input EQ to the analog inputs/Recording with input EQ

How to apply EQ to input signals during recording.

4. Pairing

Linking adjacent mixer channels for simultaneous control of settings.

5. Monitor settings

Configuring audio monitoring levels and sources for headphones and speakers.

Step 7. Using the mixer

Adjusting the cue level

Adjusting monitoring volume and pan independently for recording.

6. Solo settings

Isolating specific channels or signals for monitoring.

7. Registering and playing scenes

Saving and recalling mixer settings as scenes for automatic or manual recall.

Step 7. Using the mixer

Re-registering a scene at another time location

Moving a previously registered scene to a different time location.

Editing a scene and overwriting it

Modifying existing scene settings and saving the changes.

Deleting a scene

Removing unwanted scenes from the song.

Step 7. Using the mixer

Moving a registered scene to another time location

Changing the time location where a registered scene is recalled.

Scene filtering

Disabling specific parameter changes when registering or recalling scenes.

Using MIDI to control scenes

Controlling scene changes using MIDI messages from external devices.

Step 8. Using effects

Overview of the effects

Summary of available effect types, algorithms, and preset/user programs.

1. Insert effects

Applying effects to analog inputs or playback tracks.

Step 8. Using effects

Insert effects

Explanation of the four types of insert effects and their configurations.

Examples of using the insert effects

Practical examples of applying insert effects during recording for different instruments.

Step 8. Using effects

Applying the insert effects while you record (analog/rhythm only)

How to apply insert effects to analog inputs or rhythm sounds during recording.

Step 8. Using effects

2. Master effects

How to select, use, and adjust master effects for spatial depth and balance.

Step 8. Using effects

3. Final effect

Applying a stereo effect to the master LR output for mixdown.

4. Editing an effect

Modifying and saving effect parameters for insert, master, and final effects.

Step 8. Using effects

Controlling an effect from an external device

Using expression pedals or MIDI controllers to manipulate effect parameters in real-time.

Using an external effect

Connecting external effect processors via AUX OUT and INPUT jacks.

Step 9. Mixdown

1. Creating an audio CD

Step-by-step guide to creating an audio CD using a CD-R/RW drive.

Step 10. Track editing

1. Track editing functions

List of available track editing functions like copy, erase, delete, and reverse.

Basic track editing procedure

Steps for specifying the edit region and executing track editing commands.

Step 10. Track editing

2. Track editing examples

Examples of copying track data within the same song or to a different song.

Step 10. Track editing

Inserting a blank (Insert)

How to insert blank space into a track's recorded data.

Erasing data from a track: Erase Track

How to erase track data without shifting subsequent data.

Deleting track data: Delete Track

How to delete track data, shifting subsequent data to fill the gap.

Step 10. Track editing

Procedure for reversing track data (Reverse)

Copying track data in reverse for creative sound manipulation.

Optimizing track data: Optimize Track

Optimizing track data to improve disk access efficiency and prevent errors.

Swapping track data: Swap Track

Exchanging data between tracks or virtual tracks.

Step 10. Track editing

Expanding or compressing a track: Expansion/Compression Track

Adjusting the duration of track data by expanding or compressing it.

Copying an entire track/Copying to a V-track: Copy Whole Track

Copying an entire track's data to another track or virtual track.

Step 10. Track editing

Procedure for copying to a V-track

Copying track data to a specific virtual track.

Exchanging entire tracks/V-tracks: Swap Whole Track

Swapping entire tracks or virtual tracks.

Step 10. Track editing

Fading-in/fading-out: Fade Track

Applying fade-in or fade-out effects to track data regions.

Boosting to the optimal level: Normalize Track

Adjusting track data to the maximum allowable level without clipping.

Step 11. Song editing

1. Song editing procedure

Basic steps for selecting a song and initiating editing operations.

2. Examples of song editing

Examples of common song editing tasks like copying and moving.

Step 11. Song editing

Moving a song

Changing the order of songs by moving them to different numbers.

Deleting a song

Removing unwanted songs from the drive.

Protecting a song

Preventing accidental modification or deletion of songs.

Copying all songs in a drive

Copying all songs from one drive to another.

Step 11. Song editing

P3 PrgPlay: Program playback of songs

Creating and playing back songs in a specified order using a program list.

6. STORE

7. MARK

Registering and using marks for song navigation.

8. SCENE

P1 ReadDel: Scene playback on/off and editing

Controlling scene playback and editing scene parameters.

9. TEMPO/RHYTHM

P1 SetUp: Tempo and rhythm settings

Configuring tempo source, rhythm volume, and pattern selection.

P2 TmpMap: Editing the tempo map

Creating and editing tempo maps to change tempo, time signature, or rhythm during a song.

10. IN/LOC1, OUT/LOC2, TO/LOC3, END/LOC4

Locate functions

Explanation of the functions of IN/LOC1, OUT/LOC2, TO/LOC3, and END/LOC4 keys.

11. AUTO PUNCH

P1 AtPunch: Settings for auto punch-in/out recording

Configuring auto punch parameters like threshold, pre-roll, and post-roll times.

12. LOOP

P1 Loop: Loop playback/recording settings

Turning loop playback on/off and setting IN/OUT points.

13. UNDO

Using the Undo and Redo functions to reverse operations.

14. TRIGGER

P1 Trigger: Settings to start trigger recording

Configuring trigger recording parameters like threshold and pre-trig time.

15. SCRUB

16. ENTER

Function of the ENTER key for parameter finalization.

17. INPUT

P1 Ch1–8: Select the inputs for mixer channels 1–8

Assigning analog and digital input sources to mixer channels 1-8.

17. INPUT

P2 Ch9–16: Select the inputs for mixer channels 9–16

Assigning analog input sources to mixer channels 9-16.

P3 InEq1–4: EQ settings for inputs 1–4

Adjusting EQ for analog inputs 1-4 during recording.

P5 Tuner: Tuner

Using the built-in tuner to tune instruments or check track pitch.

18. EQ/PHASE

P1 Eq1–4: EQ settings for mixer channels 1–4

Adjusting EQ for playback of tracks 1-4.

P2 Eq5–8: EQ settings for mixer channels 5–8

Adjusting EQ for playback of tracks 5-8.

P3 Eq9–12: EQ settings for mixer channels 9–12

Adjusting EQ for playback of tracks 9-12.

P4 Eq13–16: EQ settings for mixer channels 13–16

Adjusting EQ for playback of tracks 13-16.

P5 Phase: Phase settings for mixer channels

Inverting the phase of mixer channels to correct stereo issues.

19. INSERT EFFECT

P1 InsAss: Insert effect insertion location/type

Selecting insert effect assignment, type, and insertion point.

19. INSERT EFFECT

P2 InsEff1: Selection and settings for Insert Effect 1

Selecting and configuring insert effect 1, including its parameters.

P3 InsEff2: Selection and settings for Insert Effect 2

Selecting and configuring insert effect 2.

P4 InsEff3: Selection and settings for Insert Effect 3

Selecting and configuring insert effect 3.

P5 InsEff4: Selection and settings for Insert Effect 4

Selecting and configuring insert effect 4.

P6 Ins5–8: Selection and settings for Insert Effects 5–8

Selecting and configuring insert effects 5 through 8.

20. MASTER EFFECT/AUX/ FINAL EFFECT

P1 MstEff1: Selection and settings for master effect 1

Selecting and configuring master effect 1, including send and return levels.

20. MASTER EFFECT/AUX/ FINAL EFFECT

P2 MstEff2: Selection and settings for master effect 2

Selecting and configuring master effect 2.

P3 EffSnd1: Send settings for effect 1

Setting the send level from mixer channels to master effect 1.

P4 EffSnd2: Send settings for effect 2

Setting the send level from mixer channels to master effect 2.

P5 AuxSend: External send settings

Setting the send level to the external AUX OUT jack.

P6 FinalEff: Selection and settings for the final effect

Selecting and configuring the final effect applied to the master output.

21. SOLO/MONITOR

P1 Solo: Solo select

Selecting channels or sources to solo for monitoring.

22. SOLO/MONITOR

P2 Monitor: Monitor settings

Selecting audio signals for monitoring and adjusting cue levels.

3. AutoIn

Setting AutoIn for monitoring input or track playback when tracks are in REC status.

22. SOLO/MONITOR

P1 Solo: Solo select

Selecting channels or sources to solo for monitoring.

23. TRACK STATUS

24. PAN

25. FADER

26. TRANSPORT KEYS

Effect Parameter List

Reverb RV1 – RV7

Parameters for Reverb-type effects (Hall, Room, Plate).

Effect Parameter List

Delay DL1 – DL6

Parameters for Delay-type effects (L/C/R, Stereo, Multitap, Modulation, Dynamic, Auto Pan).

Effect Parameter List

Modulation MO1– MO7

Parameters for Modulation effects (Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Vibrato, Tremolo, Auto Pan, Ensemble).

Dynamics DY1 – DY7

Parameters for Dynamics effects (Compressor, Limiter, Multiband Limiter, Gate, Exciter/Enhancer, Decimator).

Effect Parameter List

Dynamics DY1 – DY7

Parameters for Dynamics effects (Compressor, Limiter, Multiband Limiter, Gate, Exciter/Enhancer, Decimator).

Effect Parameter List

DY7: St.Parametric 4band EQ

Parameters for a stereo parametric 4-band EQ effect.

Special Effect SE1 – SE4

Parameters for Special Effects (Ring Modulator, Doppler, Analog Record, Talking Modulator).

Effect Parameter List

SE1: St.Ring Modulator

Parameters for a stereo ring modulator effect.

SE2: Doppler

Parameters for a stereo Doppler effect.

SE3: St.Analog Record

Parameters for a stereo analog record simulation effect.

SE4: Talking Modulator

Parameters for a stereo talking modulator effect.

Effect Parameter List

Large size LS1 – LS7

Parameters for various large-size effects (Graphic EQ, Multiband Limiter, Vocoder, Pitch Shifter, Early Reflections, Rotary Speaker, Center Canceller).

Effect Parameter List

Insert (1in2outx2)

Parameters for effects usable with 1in2outx2 configuration.

LS1: St.Graphic 7band EQ

Parameters for a stereo 7-band graphic EQ.

Effect Parameter List

Insert (1in1outx4)

Parameters for effects usable with 1in1outx4 configuration.

GT1 – GT6: Guitar multi

Parameters for Guitar Multi effects chains.

Effect Parameter List

Insert (1in1outx8)

Parameters for effects usable with 1in1outx8 configuration.

PA1: Pre-amp simulator

Parameters for pre-amp simulator effects.

Effect Parameter List

Dist (Distortion)

Parameters for the Distortion effect.

NR (Noise Reduction)

Parameters for the Noise Reduction effect.

Comp (Compressor/Limiter)

Parameters for Compressor/Limiter effects.

Effect Parameter List

Comp2 (Compressor2)

Parameters for Compressor2 effect.

Lmtr (Limiter)

Parameters for the Limiter effect.

Effect Parameter List

AmpSim (Amp Simulator)

Parameters for Amp Simulator effects.

CabRes (CabinetResonator)

Parameters for Cabinet Resonator effects.

Effect Parameter List

Gate

Parameters for the Gate effect.

DeEss (Deesser)

Parameters for the Deesser effect.

Effect Parameter List

Cho/Fl (Chorus/Flanger)

Parameters for Chorus/Flanger effects.

Effect Control

Controlling effect parameters with expression pedals or MIDI.

Appendices

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common problems like no sound, no playback, or recording issues.

Appendices

Messages

Explanations of confirmation and error messages encountered during operation.

Installing a hard disk or CD-R/RW drive

1. About the internal hard disk

Information about the internal hard disk requirement and installation.

2. About the internal CD-R/RW drive

Installing the internal CD-R/RW drive

Step-by-step guide for installing the internal CD-R/RW drive.

Updating the system software

D1600 specifications

Specifications

Technical specifications covering recorder, MIDI, mixer, and effect sections.

Principal specifications

General, power, and dimension specifications of the D1600.

Analog/digital input and output specifications

Details on input and output connector specifications and levels.

D1600 specifications

<AUX OUTPUT>

Specifications for the AUX output connector.

<PHONES OUTPUT>

Specifications for the headphone output connector.

<S/P DIF INPUT/OUTPUT>

Specifications for the S/P DIF digital input/output connectors.

<SCSI>

Specifications for the SCSI connector.

<MIDI IN/OUT>

Specifications for the MIDI IN/OUT connectors.

<FOOT SW>

Specifications for the FOOT SW jack.

<EXPRESSION PEDAL>

Specifications for the EXPRESSION PEDAL jack.

Accessories

List of included accessories.

Options

List of optional accessories.

MIDI Implementation Chart

Block diagram

Effect Program List

Effect Program List

Rhythm Pattern List (215patterns)

Index

Numerics

Index entries starting with numbers.

A

Index entries starting with the letter A.

B

Index entries starting with the letter B.

C

Index entries starting with the letter C.

D

Index entries starting with the letter D.

Index

E

Index entries starting with the letter E.

F

Index entries starting with the letter F.

G

Index entries starting with the letter G.

H

Index entries starting with the letter H.

I

Index entries starting with the letter I.

Index

S

Index entries starting with the letter S.

T

Index entries starting with the letter T.

U

Index entries starting with the letter U.

V

Index entries starting with the letter V.

W

Index entries starting with the letter W.

Index

Numerics

Index entries starting with numbers.

A

Index entries starting with the letter A.

B

Index entries starting with the letter B.

C

Index entries starting with the letter C.

D

Index entries starting with the letter D.

Index

S

Index entries starting with the letter S.

T

Index entries starting with the letter T.

U

Index entries starting with the letter U.

V

Index entries starting with the letter V.

W

Index entries starting with the letter W.

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