All user reviews for the Korg ToneWorks PXR4

Sorry for the delay response.
I always use this device (it's been 7-8 years although I have). I perform with rehearsals, and also by myself when a thought strikes me. It happened to me to save the train as it works with battery. No reliability problems, it has not moved since the beginning. When I show records repeat it because I have not adjusted the volume. Some bugs sometimes with my mac to eject it, but I never lost data because of the device. After, I'm using that with the microphone, I do not register with me directly connecting in with my guitar. I did, it might help, but it is not functional at all ...
That's eje can say that, but it is probably nothing more, see my response time .. dsl

The PXR4 came from Musician's Friend for about $400. I got it for sketching out songs and solos quickly, and as a rehearsal tool.

The PXR4 sounds great. It has a built-in condenser mic that works wonderfully for both voice and acoustic guitar (no, it's not like having a great studio mic running through a Neve pre-amp, but come on...). The built in guitar effects are okay--for my stated purpose of quickly getting song ideas sketched out they're perfect, especially the "bass" simulator--I can get a bass track down without changing anything but the effect. The built in rhythm tracks are also great, at least as a tool. No, you wouldn't make a record with them, but they get the idea across (plus, you can turn them off, unlike the drummer in your band...).
The size of the unit is great, too. I wanted a digital unit that I didn't have to set up a studio for--space is at a premium in my house, and this works great: My wife's discman takes up more room.

I'd refer to these as reservations about the PXR4, not really dislikes. This is my first foray into digital recording of any sort, so I'm pretty slow at understanding all of the options involved. That said, the small space of the unit makes it understandably difficult to access some of the options. The faders are a bit sensitive, and it's easy, if you're inattentive, to get your recording level too low (switching between pre and post-fader levels takes pushing a few buttons) Also, the guitar effects, which I praised above for there efficiency in quickly redording songs, are actually a bit cheesy, and sometimes difficult to manipulate. Of course, that's why you get a Line6 POD, I guess. Most of this, though, reflects more on my lack of digital sophistication than on any real problems with the unit.

Quality is good, though I'll have to admit that it does feel a bit flimsy. It's so small that it always catches people off guard when they see it. It's just so lightweight that it's difficult to believe that it'll be as good as it is. The LED screen is great--it's actually bigger than the one on the Boss BR-532 4-track, which is about twice the size of the Korg.

This unit is great--I'd absolutely get one again. The other great thing about it, considering the price and the fact that it's only a 4-track, is that I know I'll feel no guilt when it comes time to upgrade to a recording unit with more tracks and such. In essence, this does exactly what I wanted it too in allowing me to throw down song ideas quickly, and not take up much room. I can't believe what is all packed into this little thing.

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Connectivity enough complte, but I would have more apprci a line out Stereo Phono ...
Capacity of the original card maximum reasonable and interesting possibilities in quality lasts max.
32 kHz sampling too low, a whistle APRS conversion to mp3?? is it a li?
Number of tracks trs enough for me!
Great effects, good quality headphones.

Ergonomic controls bad enough: you really read the manual several times, and yet! Compltement dense arrangement of the keys, logical menus dconcertante!
USB transfer to PC without difficulty.
The software conversion mp2 to wav or mp3 is not provided, it must be to download.
Reduces size, easy toting.
Battery life low (ten hours).

Trs super good sound headphones.
Rsiduel noticeable hiss APRS conversion to mp3.
Micro Intgr not as bad as some!

I've had one month, bought used, and I do not regret my purchase. I am far from having exploited its full potential.

Between large jak, jak small, small output jack, headphone, and well it has to top: the USB socket! handy, you plug it into your PC, you press three buttons, it is recognized by the pc as I do not really know what (there know anything about computers ...) and you can export your files in mp2: ben practice my faith!
smartmdia recording: it's a little big catch, if you have no pc to store messages and nicknames your songs is short, even with 128MB of any essential fawn my mind (about 30 ): let's say 30 minutes at all if you use 4-track recording standard.
so there are 4 tracks, but you can merge them if you need anything ...
many effects, possibility of CRER chains of effects and alter moultes Settings, trs correct quality

A little galre use of beginners, dive into the manual indispensable, illuminating not logical, but hey, take what it can do and try to put in as a little box! any fawn nothing insurmountable, with a manual in French anyway, even for beginners in this kind of thing

Trs good the sound! recording high quality is even better! oh yes yes, I'm happy! even the internal mic, I was looking for Manir to understand that her career ended silent, is not so bad to save Titus compound that come to mind!
effects, I find myself not bad, although I do not use hardly any

I use it for a month, bought OCCAZ.
One thing is clear: I find amazing is that this kind of gear is so cheap. I have not tried other, I can not compare what is on masi is that you get for your money!! I have a friend who has been a year and when I realized what c'tait, I bought sailing ... If your ambition enristrement is not standard, I think that's what you need

I bought it in 2004, I separated over, although I prefer to save today with a computer (more options, better quality).
It is an interesting device because it was enough to make an album (yes! If! I made one) with something as big as two packs of cigarettes.
Before, I had a Fostex multitrack cassette, not bad, but it must store the tape, and then it wears out in force to re-register. All these problems are removed with the PXR4.
The architecture of the machine is pretty damn good. It's true that it takes time to become familiar with the key combinations and the different menu pages, but after a few uses, people come here pretty well.
It's still an excellent machine to record ideas, record beef (the microphone is honest) and to models of quality quite acceptable.
The few things missing (and I would hesitate to other machines or more advanced Fostex Tascam) into a single record at a time (normal, it's still a miniature studio), no MIDI sync, data compression (I'm not sure this is always audible, but I feel sometimes lose in the sound so I console myself saying that this box is not up to my talent !!!).
But ultimately, by its limitations, this machine led to work more with the old and rely less on the many options offered by the computer. This sometimes gives its charm to a piece that will have made more spontaneous.

I use this recorder for quite some years and almost daily since recently. If he has often been a big help I think I have reached its limits.

Indeed, to record his ideas to guitar, rehearsing with the microphone is perfect. But to make a recording whose goal is to be released I think it will turn to the upper range, the big downside of this machine is the high compression that deals with sound. More mp2 format is really too "bastard" and involves a conversion to mp3 afterwards.

It's a shame because the same unit with mp3 less compression would have been perfect. But although you do you'll always have this sound a little shrill and whistling inherent in digital low-quality (not to mention the breath).

Otherwise it is still quite full (many guitar effects and mastering, cutting tracks, overdubs ...) and it will take time to walk around (and reading the manual is not luxury, the interface is fairly complex at first).

Finally, I wish I could make a record not too disgusting to an acoustic guitar over with this little voice PXR-4 but it will be possible. However for the price and the time it served me correct it deserves a note ...

... Now it may soon be sleeping in a drawer when I found his replacement.