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Introduction
Panel overview of
the D12
Objects in the LCD screen and
their functions
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• The D12 is a 12 track digital multi-track recorder
(MTR) with full-digital processing (24 bit internal
processing, 16/24 bit uncompressed recording and
playback, 44.1 kHz sampling frequency).
From recording to effect processing to mixing down
to CD-R/RW (a CD-R/RW drive is required), all
processing is performed completely in the digital
domain.
• It contains a 12 track recorder, a 16-channel 4-bus
mixer, and effects.
When using 16 bit recording/playback: 4 tracks can
be recorded simultaneously, and 12 tracks can be
played back simultaneously.
When using 24 bit recording/playback: 4 tracks can
be recorded simultaneously, and 6 tracks can be
played back simultaneously.
•A 6 GB hard disk is built-in, allowing a total of up to
19.5 hours of recording (when recording one track at
16 bits). A maximum of 100 songs × 12 tracks × 8 vir-
tual tracks can be recorded, for a total maximum of
9,600 tracks of data.
• All analog inputs in the mixer section use high-per-
formance balanced preamps to take full advantage
of the audio quality of full-digital processing.
Dedicated XLR input and guitar input jacks are pro-
vided, and support a range from mic level to +16
dBu (beyond pro audio level) so that virtually any
audio source can be connected.
All phone jack inputs use TRS balanced jacks to
support balanced input. Of course, unbalanced
input is also supported.
The D12 has a built-in mic that lets you immediately
record phrases that come to mind.
The S/P DIF digital input provides a sampling rate
converter that automatically converts 48 kHz or 32
kHz sources to 44.1 kHz.
• Each analog input/mixer channel provides high EQ,
mid EQ, and low EQ. The mid EQ has an adjustable
cutoff frequency.
EQ is provided separately for input and mixer chan-
nels, preventing the problem that can occur on MTR
units with an analog mixer when recording EQ set-
tings are applied again to the playback.
• The built-in effects use Korg’s “ ” modeling
technology, putting detailed and powerful effect
models at your fingertips.
• Up to eight insert effects are available for insertion
into analog input/mixer channels; signals from each
channel can be sent to the two master effects, and an
independent final effect can be applied to the mas-
ter output.
For the insert effects, master effects, and final effects
you can choose from 98 different types of high qual-
ity effect, and use up to five effects simultaneously.
The D12 provides 128 insert effect presets, 32 master
effect presets, and 32 final effect presets created by
professional musicians and studio engineers, for a
total of 192 preset effect programs. Based on these
preset programs, you can edit your own settings and
save them in one of the 192 user effect memories. An
expression pedal (separately sold option) can be con-
nected to control an insert effect in realtime.
• The built-in tuner makes it easy to tune a connected
guitar or an instrumental sound input via the built-
in mic, and can even be used to check the tuning of a
playback track.
• The fader, EQ, pan, and effect settings of the mixer
section can be saved in a scene, and 100 scenes can
be registered for each song. You can cause scenes to
change automatically as playback progresses, or
recall them as general-purpose settings when
needed.
• Operations such as recorded, copy, and delete are
performed as non-destructive editing. You can use
the Undo function to return to the state prior to exe-
cuting a recording or editing operation, and then use
the Redo function to cancel the “undo.” Undo
allows up to 99 prior recording or editing operations
to be undone.
• Songs or phrases that you create by recording or
editing can be saved to disk automatically by the
Auto Save function when you switch songs, elimi-
nating the need to save the data manually.
• Each track provides eight virtual tracks.
For example, you might record different takes of a
solo part on different virtual tracks, and then choose
the best performance later. When using bounce
(ping-pong) recording, currently-unused virtual
tracks can be specified as the bounce destination,
allowing you to combine multiple tracks of data into
two tracks without erasing any of the 12 tracks. By
repeating this “12 to 2 track bounce” operation, you
can theoretically create a song of 12 x 8 tracks = 96
tracks without erasing any of the original track data.
• In addition to a conventional metronome sound, 215
rhythm patterns for a variety of musical styles are
built-in, allowing you to hear a more musically inter-
esting rhythmic guide as you record. You can select a
favorite rhythm and start recording right away,
without having to connect and set up a rhythm
machine. These rhythm patterns can also be
recorded on a track.
• Auto and manual punch-in/out recording make it
easy to re-record just the desired portion of a perfor-
mance.
Thank you for purchasing the Korg D12 Digital
Recording Studio.
To ensure trouble-free enjoyment, please read this
manual carefully and use the instrument as
directed.
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