Korg D12 Digital Recording Studio
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D12 Digital Recording Studio
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January 20, 2001Korg introduces the D12 Digital Recording Studio, a comprehensive recording
system that features a 12-track digital recorder, 16-channel 4-bus mixer, built-in
effects, PCM rhythms and ample hard-disk space. Designed for the songwriter or
home-recordist, the new D12 is a powerful tool that produces professional results
in a compact and affordable package.
The D12's recording section provides uncompressed recording at either 16 or
24-bit, 44.1 kHz resolution. Four tracks can be recorded simultaneously, with
12 track playback in 16-bit mode and six track playback in 24-bit mode. The D12
can record up to 100 songs, plus each of its 12 tracks has eight virtual tracks,
for a total of 9,600 tracks.
Track editing includes cut, copy and paste operations, normalize, time compression/expansion,
fade, reverse and up to 99 levels of Undo. A unique 12-to-2 bounce-down merges
track data, to increase the number of tracks that can be recorded. Tracks or whole
songs can also be optimized, to prevent fragmentation of the recording drive.
The D12 includes a 6 GB hard drive (providing 19.5 track hours of recording),
and a SCSI connector for adding fixed or removable media drives (to provide extended
recording time), as well as for exporting track data as WAV files. A special bay
allows an optional, internal CDR/W drive (CDRW1) to be added for backing up/restoring
data, burning final audio CDs, or importing WAV files. The user then has a completely
self-contained system that goes from recording, to editing, to final mastering.
The D12 features a 16-input, 4-bus digital mixer. Each channel has a 3-band
EQ with sweepable mid frequencies. Four balanced inputs include two with combination
XLR-1/4" connectors, and a dedicated guitar input eliminates the need for
an external DI box. The system includes 20-bit, 64x oversampling A/D converters
and 20-bit, 128x oversampling D/A converters for high quality sound. In addition,
a 24-bit S/PDIF optical I/O is included (with sampling frequency converter) for
digital connectivity. Both Master and Monitor outputs are provided, as well as
the ability to create a separate monitor mix. An Aux Send allows tracks to be
routed to external signal processors if desired.
The D12's effects section allows up to eight insert effects, two master effects
and one final effect to be used simultaneously. The effects section includes Korg's
REMS effects modeling technology, featuring microphone, amplifier, cabinet and
vintage effects modeling algorithms. 128 presets and 128 user program locations
are provided for insert effects, with 32 preset and 32 user program locations
provided for both master and final effects. The 106 different effects that are
provided can be linked into multi effect chains of up to five effects each. An
expression pedal input is also included, allowing for realtime control of effects
parameters.
Comprehensive scene memory allows the user to store Fader, Pan, EQ, Aux Send,
FX level and FX program settings at different locations within a Song to perfect
the mix. One hundred Scenes can be created per Song. Fader, Pan and FX send changes
can also be automated via MIDI Control Change messages in conjunction with an
external MIDI sequencer for completely automated mixing control.
Other features include an easy-to-read graphic display, a metronome (with 215
PCM-based drum rhythms), a built-in auto-chromatic tuner with microphone, and
compatibility with Korg D8 and D16 song data.
The D12 will be available in March, 2001, with a suggested retail price of
$1150.00. For more information, visit their web site at www.korgusa.com. |
