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Korg ToneWorks Pandora PX4D User Manual

Korg ToneWorks Pandora PX4D
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Korg ToneWorks Pandora PX4D Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKorg
ModelToneWorks Pandora PX4D
CategoryRecording Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Precautions

Location and Environment

Guidelines for placing the unit to prevent malfunctions, considering sunlight, temperature, humidity, dust, vibration, and magnetic fields.

Power Supply and Interference

Instructions on connecting the correct AC adapter and avoiding voltage mismatches, plus advice on preventing interference.

Handling and Care

Instructions on handling the unit to avoid breakage and cleaning the exterior with a dry cloth.

Foreign Matter Prevention

Warnings against placing liquids near the unit and precautions for preventing electrical shock or damage from foreign objects.

FCC and CE Warnings

CE Mark for European Standards

Explanation of CE mark conformance to EMC and Low Voltage Directives for products sold in Europe.

FCC Regulation Warning (USA)

Warning regarding FCC regulations for Class B digital devices and potential radio interference, with mitigation measures.

Main Features Overview

Program Capacity and LCD

Details the unit's capacity for 100 user and 100 preset programs and highlights the backlit LCD screen.

Amp Modeling and Tuner

Describes the 25 amp types, REMS technology, and the Auto Tuner function.

Rhythm and Bass Functions

Details the 100 rhythm/bass patterns, metronome, and ability to chain 16 patterns.

Key Functions

AUX Pitch and Phrase Trainer

Explains AUX pitch function for transposing and Phrase Trainer for recording/looping audio.

TAP Button and Value Dial

Describes the TAP button for tempo/delay and the Value dial for program selection/editing.

What is REMS?

Defines REMS (Resonant structure and Electronic circuit Modeling System) as Korg's proprietary sound modeling technology.

Powering On and Strap Attachment

Turning on the Power

Instructions on inserting AAA batteries for power, noting the AC adapter is sold separately.

Battery Low Display

Explains the Low Battery icon and the need to replace batteries, noting data is saved.

Using the Strap Holder

Step-by-step guide on how to attach and secure a strap to the unit.

Controls and Connectors

Control Knobs

Explains the function of knobs for gain, tone, and volume of amp models and synth parameters.

LCD Screen

Identifies the Liquid Crystal Display screen.

Function Buttons

Describes the TUNE/BYPASS and EXIT buttons.

Control Details

ENTER/REC, Input Level, Amp Selector

Details the functions of the ENTER/REC button, input level switch, and amp modeling selector.

Navigation and Mode Buttons

Explains the use of ▲/▼, ◄/► buttons, TAP button, and Mode buttons for navigation and function selection.

Jacks and Power Connection

Describes the OUTPUT, INPUT, AUX jacks and the DC4.5V power connection.

Power Switch and Value Dial

Details the power/backlight switch and the master level/editing dial.

LCD Screen Functions

Effect Chain and Program/Type Display

Displays active effects and program/effect names; acts as tuner when bypassed.

Status and Mode Indicators

Covers Low Battery icon, Mode icons, and Edit/Original icons for status feedback.

Value and Level Displays

Explains Program number, value displays, and Master/Value bar graphs for settings.

Making Connections

Connection Diagram and Setup

Illustrates the physical connections for various audio devices and the unit.

Important Usage Notes

Covers essential information on AC adapter, AUX input, output jack usage, and headphone selection.

Initial Setup and Quick Editing

Initial Settings: Power, Programs, Levels

Steps for initial setup: connecting power, selecting programs, setting input level switch, and adjusting master level.

Quick Edit: Amp, Cabinet, Delay

Allows rapid adjustment of amp modeling type, gain, tone, or volume, with automatic cabinet selection and delay time setting.

Play Mode Operations

Selecting Programs

How to choose from 100 user and 100 preset programs using the ▲/▼ buttons.

Master Level Adjustment

Explanation of how the MASTER icon, value graph, and Value dial affect master level.

Bypass and Mute Functions

How to engage bypass (dry sound) or mute (silent) using the TUNE/BYPASS button.

Tuner Functionality

Tuner Operation and Display

How the tuner works, showing note name, calibration, and using the display as a meter.

Tuner Calibration Procedure

Instructions for calibrating the tuner to a standard A frequency (438 Hz-445 Hz).

Value Dial Customization

Assigning MASTER Function

Setting the Value dial to adjust Master Level, with ▲/▼ for program selection.

Assigning PROGRAM Function

Setting the Value dial to select programs, with ▲/▼ for Master Level adjustment.

Key Lock and Rhythm Mode

Key Lock Function

Enables disabling all operations except program selection to prevent accidental changes during performance.

Rhythm & Bass Mode Entry

Instructions to press the RHYTHM button to enter the mode.

Rhythm Mode Parameters

Explains using ▲/▼ buttons and Value dial for selecting and setting parameters like pattern and tempo.

Rhythm & Bass Parameters

Rhythm Pattern Selection

How to use the Value dial to select a rhythm pattern from the list.

Tempo Setting

How to set tempo using the Value dial or TAP button, and the available range.

Bass On/Off & Key

How to switch bass on/off and specify the bass playing key for practice.

Rhythm & Bass Settings

Reverb and Level Settings

How to set the amount of reverb and the overall level for the Rhythm & Bass function.

Chain Pattern Configuration

How to set up chained patterns, selecting locations and patterns, and specifying bass keys.

Phrase Trainer Mode

Entering Phrase Trainer

How to enter Phrase Trainer mode from Play, Rhythm & Bass, or AUX Pitch modes.

Recording Mode Selection

How to select recording modes (AUX, GTR/BAS, AUX+G/B, JAM) and set recording time.

Phrase Trainer Recording

Recording Modes Explained

Defines AUX, GTR/BAS, AUX+G/B, and JAM recording modes.

Recording Time and Quality

How to select recording duration (8, 16, 32 measures) and its impact on quality.

Starting and Pausing Recording

Procedure to start recording with ENTER/REC and pause/change settings with PHRASE TRAINER.

Phrase Trainer Recording/Playback

Recording Process Details

Explanation of the recording process, time display, stopping, and automatic loop playback.

Playback Features

Describes loop playback, program selection during playback, speed adjustment, rewind, and the Hold function.

Phrase Trainer & AUX Pitch

Pause, Resume, Re-record

How to pause playback, resume, return to beginning, and re-record phrases.

AUX Pitch Mode Entry

How to enter AUX Pitch mode and cycle between Key Transpose and Key Transpose + Bass Cancel.

Bass Cancel Function

How to activate Bass Cancel only by setting Key Transpose to 0.

AUX Pitch and Edit Mode

AUX Pitch Details

Explains mono output, setting memory, Bass Cancel effectiveness, and key transposition range.

Edit Mode Entry and Parameters

How to access effect edit screens from Play mode and edit parameters.

Editing Effects: DYNA, AMP

Select Effect for Editing

How to cycle through effects using ▲/▼ buttons and select an effect for editing.

Editing Effect Types and Parameters

How to select effect types, set parameter values, and details on renaming/writing programs.

DYNA Effect Details

Details on dynamics-type effects like compressor and auto-wah, and pickup modeling effects.

AMP Modeling Overview

Description of 15 guitar amp models, 10 bass amp models, and synth models, including control knob functions.

Editing Effects: AMP, CAB, MOD

AMP Modeling Cabinet Pairing

How the amp modeling selector works and automatic cabinet selection.

CAB Cabinet Modeling

Simulates amp cabinet acoustics, effective with headphones or mixers, listing guitar and bass cabinet types.

MOD Modulation/Filter Effects

Details modulation and filter effects like chorus, flanger, phaser, and pitch shifter.

Editing Effects: DLY, REV, NR, RENAME

Delay Modeling (DLY)

Spatial effects for setting delay time via TAP button, with different feedback amounts.

Reverb Modeling (REV)

Spatial effects adding spaciousness, with different reverb types and levels.

Noise Reduction (NR)

How to adjust noise reduction depth to minimize unwanted noise.

Program Renaming

Allows specifying a name for each program using a character set.

Writing Programs and Reloading

Writing Programs

How to write (store) created programs to memory, select destination, and confirmation message.

Reloading Factory Programs

Procedure to reload factory programs into user area, with warnings about overwriting data.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Power and Sound Problems

Checks for battery installation, AC adapter connection, and troubleshooting steps for no sound.

Volume and Effect Issues

Advice on adjusting AUX jack volume, checking Phrase Trainer mode, connection cables, and effect application.

Tuner Not Working

Checks if the unit is bypassed or muted when the tuner is not working.

Effect Parameters: DYNA

COMP and DYNAEXC Details

Explanation of compressor and exciter effects, and their sensitivity adjustments.

Wah Effects

Description of various auto-wah effects (VOX WAH, WAHUP, WAHDWN) and their adjustments.

SLOWATK and OCTAVE

Details on SLOWATK for violin-like attack and OCTAVE for low-end depth.

Effect Parameters: Ring, Pickup, Compressor

Ring Modulators and AC Sim

Description of ring modulator effects and acoustic guitar tone simulation.

Pickup Modeling Types

Details on pickup modeling effects like HUM>SGL, SGL>HUM, HF TONE, and PHASOUT.

Compressor and Limiter

Explanation of COMP2 compressor and LIMITER for level consistency.

Effect Parameters: Bass, Amp Controls

Bass Effects (OD, Distortion, Fuzz, Preamp)

Descriptions and parameters for bass overdrive, distortion, fuzz, preamp, balance, lowcut, and fretless effects.

Amp Modeling Controls

Explanation of control knobs (GAIN/MID, BASS, TREBLE, VOLUME) and Value dial for Amp Modeling, including SYNTH parameters.

Amp Models: Guitar

Clean and Overdrive Amps

Details on BTQ CLN and BTQ OD amp models and their recommended cabinets.

Classic and Modern Guitar Amps

Descriptions of TWD, BLK2, AC15, AC30, UKBLUES, and UK '70S amp models.

Amp Models: Guitar & Bass

High-Gain and Vintage Guitar Amps

Details on UK '80S, UK MDN, US HI-G, US MDN amp models and their characteristics.

Bass Amp Modeling Types

Descriptions of VALVE, VALVE2, CLASSIC, and SCOOPED bass amp models.

Amp Models: Bass & Synth

LA Sound and Jazz Bass Amps

Details on LA STUD, GOLDPNL, and JAZZ bass amp models.

Motown, Vox, and UK Bass Amps

Descriptions of STUDIO, AC100, and UKMAJOR bass amp models.

SYNTH Modeling

Information on the SYNTH model and its parameters.

Synth Parameters

Oscillator and VCF Settings

Parameters for oscillator selection (waveforms) and Voltage Controlled Filter sensitivity.

Level and Threshold Adjustments

Details on Direct level, Synth level, and Threshold adjustment for synth sensitivity.

Cabinet Models: Guitar

Open Back Guitar Cabinets

Descriptions of various open back cabinets with different speaker configurations for guitar.

Closed Back Guitar Cabinets

Details on closed back cabinets, including VOX and neodymium speaker types.

Cabinet Models: Guitar & Bass

More Guitar Cabinets and PRESENCE

Details on 4X12VIN guitar cabinet and PRESENCE adjustment for high-frequency tone.

Bass Cabinet Models

Descriptions of various bass cabinet models with different speaker configurations and tone adjustments.

MOD: Chorus, Flanger, Phaser

Chorus and Flanger Effects

Descriptions of various chorus and flanger effects and their modulation speed settings.

Phaser and Vibrato Effects

Details on different phaser effects and U-VIBE simulation for chorus/vibrato.

MOD: Pan, Rotary, Pitch Shifter

Auto Pan and Rotary Speaker

Descriptions of Auto Pan effects and rotary speaker simulation with speed controls.

Intelligent Pitch Shifter

Details on pitch shifter effects, including amount of shift, key, and specific intervals.

MOD: Feedback, Filter, Talk

Feedback and Filter Effects

Descriptions of feedback generation and fixed filter effects, with level and frequency adjustments.

Wah and Talk Effects

Details on low-pass filter auto-wah types and the 'talking guitar' effect.

Random Step Filter

Explanation of the random step filter and modulation speed.

Intelligent Pitch Shifter Details

Pitch Shifter Harmony Creation

How the pitch shifter creates harmonies based on note and key, with examples.

Pitch Shifter Limitations

Notes on tuning accuracy, and that the effect works on individual notes, not chords.

DLY (Delay Modeling)

Delay Types and Feedback

Descriptions of Slap, Stereo, Ping-Pong, Tape Echo, and Dual-head Tape Echo effects.

Delay Time and Effect Level

How to set delay time using TAP button and adjust effect level.

REV (Reverb Modeling)

Reverb Types and Effect Levels

Descriptions of Dry, Wet, Room, Plate, Hall, and Spring reverb types and their level adjustments.

Preset Program Names

Guitar Preset Programs (P00-P69)

List of preset program names for guitar effects.

Bass Preset Programs (P70-P99)

List of preset program names for bass effects.

Rhythm Pattern List

Rhythm Patterns 1-40

List of rhythm patterns from METRONM to 16FILL4, including their measures and chain settings.

Rhythm Patterns 41-80

List of rhythm patterns from 16FILL5 to MOTOWN1, including their measures and chain settings.

Rhythm Patterns 81-100

List of rhythm patterns from REGGAE2 to ONDO, including their measures and chain settings.

Rhythm Pattern Chord Progressions

Chord Progressions for Selected Patterns

Details chord progressions for rhythm patterns like 8BEAT5, 8FILL1, 16BEAT9, etc.

Specifications

Effects and Program Capacity

Details on the number of effects (158 total, 7 simultaneous) and programs (100 user, 100 preset).

Inputs, Outputs, and Tuner

Specifications for input/output jacks, tuner detection range, and calibration.

Power, Dimensions, and Weight

Details on rhythm section range, power supply options, dimensions, and weight.

Included Items and Options

Lists included items like manual and batteries, and optional AC adapter.

Important Consumer Notices

Purchase Verification and Warranty

Advice to verify product suitability for the country of residence and retain proof of purchase.

Country of Use Warning

Warning against using the product in countries other than intended to avoid danger and warranty invalidation.

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