Korg CR-4 4-Track Cassette Recorder

Korg CR-4 4-Track Cassette Recorder

Introducing the CR-4, a 4-track multitrack cassette tape recorder that offers the best of all worlds ? affordable multi-track recording, amazing-sounding digital effects and EQ, plus built-in amplifier and speakers.

Four Tracks of Recording Power
When you plug into the CR-4, you harness the recording expertise of Korg?s acclaimed multi-track recorders in a cost-effective, 4-track cassette alternative. With four 1/4" inputs ? one for each track ? you can record up to four tracks at once. Each track is recorded onto a standard, high-quality chrome high-bias (Type 2) cassette tape.

REMS Modeling Built-in
The CR-4 delivers a wide range of realistic amp and effect sounds powered by Korg ?REMS? modeling technology acclaimed by guitarists and bassists worldwide. It features six essential guitar amp models, two bass amps, an acoustic guitar EQ and even two vocal mic? simulators, so you can get incredibly realistic sound while recording direct. Plus, when you plug into the CR-4, you can choose from a selection of eleven great ToneWorks effects models like chorus, flanger, tremolo, delay, reverb and more.

Dedicated Knobs Make Amp and Effect Adjustments a Snap
The CR-4 has five controls (Gain, Treble, Middle, Bass & Volume) for the guitar, bass guitar, acoustic guitar and vocal models. In addition, the CR-4 includes an effect depth knob, a tap tempo switch for modifying delay time and modulation speed, and a dedicated noise reduction switch.

The Easiest 4-track Ever
Getting great sound for recording is easier than ever with the CR-4. All of the effect and amp models are accessed using two dedicated select knobs. Simply dial in the amp and effect you need and push the effect select switch on your track. Each track has its own trim knob, volume slider, pan knob and effect switch. Just plug into the track you want to record on, press the record select switch and go.

Built-in Amp and Speakers
The CR-4 comes equipped with two speakers in bass reflex enclosures, providing you with a lot of options. You can listen to your recording play back through the speakers. Or, you can plug into any track on the CR-4, select an amp and effect, and use the CR-4 as a 5-Watt practice amp. You can perfect your performance and record it all using one unit! Plus, because the CR-4 records and plays back cassettes at standard speed, you can also use it for listening to pre-recorded cassette tapes. The speakers can be turned off for silent playback while recording.

All the Right Outs
Once you mix down your recording, you can record it to another device using the CR-4?s stereo RCA outputs. Of course, the CR-4 also comes with two headphone outputs so that you can listen to other recorded tracks while your adding another track to the mix. Because there are two outputs, both you and a friend can hear what?s going on and record or mix together.

Stereo Rack Memory Recorder
The UR-2 is a 1 U rack size stereo audio recorder using SD card and USB storage device that is flexibly adapting to the wide variety of playback requirements.
The UR-2 is a new generation stereo memory recorder from Fostex that uses 2 SD cards (SDHC compatible) and USB storage device as the recording media. The recording/ playback file format is BWF (WAV). Its ample playback functions will adapt to the wide variety of playback requirements. It offers high quality recording of up to 24bit/96kHz (in BWF format). Employing FAT 32 disc format, it is easy to process the file transfer to a PC based DAW.
The analog input and output are balanced XLR/+4dBu and un-balanced RCA/-10dBV, the digital input and output complies to AES/EBU and S/P DIF digital signal. It is flexible to be used in the available audio system. The playback function includes Chain Play and Timer Play, it is suitable for live stage performance and sound installation. In addition to the external control via parallel remote with D-Sub 25pin and RS-232C serial remote, a USB keyboard and 10-key keyboard can trigger the instant playback start, which is very useful at a live event, theater and broadcast environments.
The Mic input located on the front panel offers 48V phantom power, it can be used not only for recording but also for speech to be mixed with playback source. Last but not least, its newly employed organic EL display gives an extremely clear visibility. This combined with DC power operation, it serves for outdoor use very well.

MAIN FEATURES
• 2 sets SD card slots and a USB host connector for alternate recording/playback among the different media.
• Stereo or Mono WAV (BWF) recording to SD card (also SDHC) and USB storage device
• Fs: 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz, Quantization: 16/24bit
• High speed file transfer with PC via USB 2.0 (bi-directional)
• Employing FAT32 format, it allows to directly mount the recorded files to PC.
• It adapts to a wide variety of use environment by offering Chain Play and Memory Play.
• Timer Play and Power ON Play enable automatic playback start for such as chime and repetitive announcement, which are convenient in the installation audio industry.
• The play mode list employs CSV file format so that it is easy to edit by a text editor or spread sheet program software on PC.
• 99 Cue points with locate function. Waveform display under Scrub mode offers easy and visual Cue point setting
• Microphone input with P48V available on the front panel. Not only for recording but for speech to be mixed with playback source.
• Analog I/O with balanced XLR and un-balanced RCA pin jacks, Digital I/O with XLR connectors
• An organic EL display offers high visibility.
• Remote transport control via Foot SW, Parallel remote pot (Dsub 25pin) and RS-232C (D-sub 9pin)
• External USB keyboard can be used not only for file name editing but for transport control such as REC and PLAY.

• Recording media: SD card(64MB to 2GB), SDHC card(4GB to 32GB), SDXC card(48GB to 128GB)
• Recording format

• Number of channels: 4-channel (stereo × 2, mono × 4)
• Analog audio input

• Set to "LINE“

• 1/2 connector

• CAMERA IN connector

• LINE OUT connector

• CAMERA OUT connector

• PHONES connector

• REMOTE Connector: 2.5mm TRS jack
• Power: 4 AA batteries(Alkaline or NI-MH), USB bus power, Dedicated AC adapter(TASCAM PS-P515U, sold separately), Dedicated external battery pack(TASCAM BP-6AA, sold separately)
• Power consumption: 5.0W
• Continuous operation time: 2ch WAV, 44.1kHz, 16bit rec, Phantom power not used
• Dimensions: 169(W)×55.2(H)×106.5(D)mm (with the top adapter attached)
• Weight: 625g ( including batteries) / 530g (without batteries )

The KORE 64™ ROM option represents a complete expansion and reimagining of the PC3 and PC3K's sonic potential (not for the PC3LE). Pushing the limits of V.A.S.T. synthesis for both realistic and experimental electronic sounds, KORE 64™ adds over 300 new programs, including stunning new Synths, Electric Guitars, Horns, Drums and Percussion. With KORE 64™ installed, the PC3/K built-in program library now totals over 1400 presets!

    New Setups:

        50 new setups featuring the KORE 64™ sounds.
        Over 200 new drum grooves in multiple styles.
        New Dance and Hip Hop setups for triggering and controlling beats in real time.

    New Synths:

        New samples modeled after the Oberheim SEM, ARP Chroma, TX802, CZ1, and dozens of legacy waveforms from the K series.
        Over 100 new synth programs.
        Sounds for popular electronic music styles like House, Trance, Dubstep, Drum&Bass, Glitch, Electro Hip Hop, and more.
        More real time controls, beat-synced modulations and envelope control transform sounds without hitting the edit button.
        Atmospheric and cycling pads voiced for performing, producing, and scoring.

    New Guitars:

        New samples modeled after the Gibson Les Paul and Fender Stratocaster.
        Palm muted and sustained articulations playable in a picked or legato style.
        Instant-shredder arpeggiator patterns, whammy bar effects, and realistic feedback emulations.
        Preset sounds from Rock, Country, Rock-a-Billy, Metal, Funk, and more.

    New Brass/Woodwinds:

        New alto sax, tenor sax, baritone sax, trumpet, and trombone samples.
        New programs include solo instruments and custom sections with many combinations of the different instruments.
        Articulate with pressure on several new programs.
        Sections cover styles from Big Band, Soul, Funk, Latin, R&B, Hip Hop, Rock and more.

    New Drums

        Drums from Yamaha, Ludwig, Pearl, DW, Rogers, and Gretsch recorded as full kits.
        Full cymbal arrays recorded with Zildjian, Paiste, and Sabian cymbals.
        72 new Drum Kits and 62 percussion instruments and templates.
        10 times the samples and 30 times the data of the existing PC3/PC3K Drums.
        All drum kits have mixer functioning on the sliders to change the level the kick, snare, toms, hats, and percussion independently.
        Unsurpassed realism and playability for sampled drums.
        Full complement of Electronic and Processed Drum samples.
        Scratches, hits and Industrial Sounds.
        Wide variety of traditional and processed Percussion sounds.

Download the full preset Objects List under the Downloads section

User Installable.

Requires:  PC3K OS v2.20 or better
                  PC3 OS v2.20 or better

All specifications subject to change without notice.

* 8-track Digital Portastudio with CD Burner
* Records to SD/SDHC Card media
* Import audio tracks from CD
* Built-in stereo condenser microphone
* Two XLR microphone inputs with phantom power
* 1/4" stereo line inputs
* Switchable instrument-level input for guitar/bass direct recording
* Multi-band mastering effects
* 2-band EQ per track
* Internal reverb processor with dedicated send per track
* Chromatic Tuner and Metronome
* Track editing, autopunch and bounce features
* Optional RC-3F footswitch offers three switches for punch-in and transport operation
* Compact and lightweight
* Dimensions: 11.4" W x 2.1" H x 8.2" D
* Weight: 4lbs

A full suite of editing tools
bring a final polish to your song
The D4 provides the functionality and flexibility you?ve come to expect from Korg digital recorders, including copy, delete, punch-in recording and more. Bounce recording combines multiple tracks into one ? with no loss of fidelity ? and frees up tracks for additional recording. You can also use professional time compression/expansion editing functions to alter previously-recorded phrases so they match the tempo of your song.

“REMS" modeling effect technology
KORG?s proprietary "REMS" (Resonant structure and Electronic circuit Modeling System) modeling technology simulates the audio characteristics of many classic guitar amps, legendary recording microphones and numerous effects with startling realism, adding depth and character to your original recordings. The AMP effect faithfully recreates a range of amps; from classics such as the VOX AC30TB through today?s latest guitar amps. The CABINET effect accurately simulates a wide variety of speaker cabinets that match the various AMP types. The 4-BAND EQ allows you to make detailed adjustments to the tonal character and you can also apply chorus, phaser, and flanger type MODULATION effects. For recording bass parts, the BASS DRIVE and BASS CABINET effects provide a broad spectrum of bass sounds that perfectly simulate the character of various bass rigs. When it comes time to add vocals ? or another acoustic instrument ? the mic simulator recreates the ideal tonality for various recording applications.

What is REMS?
REMS (Resonant structure and Electronic circuit Modeling System) is Korg?s proprietary modeling technology that digitally simulates a wide range of factors that affect sound, including the sound-producing mechanism of acoustic and electric/electronic instruments, the body and cabinet resonances that affect the tone, the spatial character of the sound field in which the sound is heard, the electrical and acoustical response of the mics and speakers that are in the sound-transmission path, and the way in which electrical circuits such as vacuum tubes and transistors affect the tone.

Create multi-effect ?chains? using up to five simultaneous effects
The D4 digital recorder provides four types of effect chains, in which up to five effects can be connected in a specified order. This makes it easy to create multi-effects that are suitable for the material you?re recording. These effect chains are stored as programs, with 100 user and 100 preset locations for easy access. The presets contain programs created by professional musicians and studio engineers and are ready to use. You can edit the effects in a program and store it in the user program area. Four chain types are provided. [GUITAR/MIC] is used when applying effects to a mono input, such as guitar or vocal; [INSERT/GTR+VO] is for use with a stereo input, or when applying separate effects to a vocal track and a guitar track that are being recorded simultaneously; [MASTER] makes the overall sound more consistent; and [FINAL], which applies overall adjustments to the final output stage. A dedicated switch is provided to select each chain type. No complicated operations are required, letting you concentrate on your recording.

High-quality PCM rhythms
Inside the D4 is a PCM sound generator that can produce 87 different rhythm patterns (32 metronome patterns and 55 rhythm patterns). The rich array of patterns include 8 beat, 16 beat, Rock, Funk, Big Beat, House, Reggae, Hip-Hop, R&B, Disco, Dance, Jazz, 3/4, 6/8, 5/4, and 7/4, covering a broad range from simple beats to highly distinctive styles. These rhythm patterns may be used as recording guides, or as an easy way to create tracks.

Reliable, convenient CompactFlash storage
CompactFlash capacities of 16 MB ? 2 GB are supported for data storage.*1*2 The data is written automatically when you?ve finished recording or editing. The D4 also provides a USB connector, so it?s easy to transfer song data and user effect data to your computer for backup.*3 Completed songs created within the D4 as stereo MPEG format*4 song files, can be played back as stereo MPEG files on your computer.*5 This also makes it easy to distribute or exchange data on the Internet.

*1 One (1) 64 MB CompactFlash card containing demo song data is included.
*2 CF TYPE I cards only. CF TYPE II cards are not supported.
*3 USB connection requires Windows 2000/Me or later, or Mac OS 9.0.4 or later. If your computer does not have a USB connector, you can still use a card reader/writer to backup data that?s stored on the card.
*4 MPEG1 Layer2 format.
*5 Windows Me, Windows 2000, Mac OS 9.0.4, or later systems are supported - when using a PC with an audio card that supports 32 kHz.