Feature:
Scaled down Korg D32XD 12 line inputs comparing with 16 (with AIB8 board)on D32XD Non-motorized faders comparing with motorized on D32XD "Session drums"... Who will use them??? There are PLENTY of various drums on keyboards and production stations/sequencers USB 2.0 output (that's a + ) comparing with USB 1.0 on D32XD

Value:
Scaled down D32XD and so is the price.

Ease of Use:
Comparable with D32XD

Overall:
My suggestion to Korg company: Don't kill the great idea! Resume the manufacturing of Korg D32XD instead of this one! Just add USB 2.0 and VGA outputs, computer keyboard/mouse inputs and make AIB8 and TPB2 not optional, but standard. I will be one of the first to buy it than!

• User: a customer from netscape.net
• Submitted: 12/23/2007
• Style of Music: Instrumental space/ambient - progrock - fusion
• Location: Atlanta, GA USA

Feature:
i like the facth that it has 12 imputs and independant phantom power for the 1st 8. i like the 26db pad. the fact that it has an 80gb hard drive and internal cd burner.aux sends are nice. too bad it doesn't have more or inserts for external effects. the internal effects are nice,but you run out too fast.the portability is nice.the guitar input and tuner is a nice as well.too bad it doesnt allow for external keypad,mouse and monitor. too bad you could't expand the effects with a card or firewire...usb even since it has a usb port.i really wish the usb port was more useful other than just transferring files.i wonder if that could be modified with firmware changes :)

Quality:
over all it seems to be a decent product. personally i don't like the way the controls feel. there is no consistancy from one control to another.some feel smooth and fluid where some others are loose feeling.there are a few that feel slightly rough while sliding as if there was a buildup of rust or dirt. that's not impressive. i was shocked.if your going to take it on road you BETTER have a nice case. the controls on the panel will definitely break off quickly.i think the thing would last a long time if cared for properly. i've had the disk busy and fat errors pop up quite a few times which really made me angry. the disk busy came up while i was recording and it stops when that happens. if you're not standing over it watching it then you'll never know which could waste a lot of time. you might think you're recording and you're not.the fat error came up while i was working with tracks and mastering. i havn't called korg yet about that yet so not sure if there is a simple fix.i cleaned several songs off and that seemed to help,but with the capability of this unit that shouldn't be happening especially with 80gb versus the 40gb they use to come with.

Value:
it's worth what you pay,but i wish it was closer to $1,000 lol. the tascam 2488mkII i bought new for $850.00 and was the closest thing to the d3200 in my opinion.

Desirability:
i don't think it has a sex appeal other than it has 12 channels where most only go up to 6 or 8 inputs for the same price or higher.oh and the 80gb hd.i don't care for the wood myself. they coulda used what was wasted on wood for better quality controls or other features.it's not ugly though.

Sound:
so far i like the sound of it.i have used all 12 inputs at one time with various devices and has worked great so far. i mostly use it for recording a band and the sound is fine for me.most of the things that i read which were complained about regarding sound such as noisey,clipping,not enough gain and poor tone i havn't experienced myself.i almost didn't buy it because of those different posts elsewhere. im glad i bought it though.im not saying someone didn't buy a defective product,but i think from what i read they may have not been experienced and didn't hook things up properly.i've connected dynamic and condensor mics of all kinds with no problems. i've connected laptop,cd players,cd recorders,mp3 players,guitars,basses,direct boxes,aux or effects sends from mixers,amplifiers and guitar rigs with no problems yet.i've never not had enough gain or an issue with clipping yet.i would say if someone has a clipping issue try an adjustable direct box whether active or passive.if you want to warm sound before hitting digital add a nice tube preamp.

Ease of Use:
i think it's fairly easy to use and learn the basics,but i have used other digital recorders in the past. if you're learning from scratch might take you a few extra minutes,but once you start using it will be a breeze.the user's manual is decent,however it might be better with some additions to make things a little more clear.quick guide in a dvd or cd format would probably be awesome for the items that are more detailed and complex.

Support:
i can't rate this yet since i havn't had an opportunity to contact them about my issue.i'm hoping it's just a matter of adjusting something on the hard drive.i will be finding out soon though.

Overall:
i expect to be satisified for a long time as long as i don't have the disk errors popping up.i'll keep this one for a long time for sure.more channels and features for a low price would make me look for another product.i studied on the portable workstations for a while before i bought another one.there were some writes up read that were negative and made me look away from the d3200 regarding the need for preamps because the gain wasn't sensitive enough and sounds wasn't good. i originally bought a tascam 2488mkII over the d3200 mainly because of price. the 2488 is really a nice unit for the money over other products. i decided to try the d3200 because i was allowed to return it if i didnt like it or had problems. i was glad i tried it.it does almost everything i want.i really wish the d3200 was closer in price to the tascam.i don't have tons of money to blow like some so i have to pick and choose things within my price range.i decided to do without some other gear to pay the difference for the d3200. more external connectivity would be nice.i would definitely replace it with same product again if damaged or stolen unless a better product is out for near same price :) .the least thing i like about it is the point click control and the session drums. i think they really coulda done something better with those items and the lcd display.

• User: a customer from hotmail.com
• Submitted: 11/1/2007
• Style of Music: i like all kinds of music,but mostly techno and metal
• Location: hampton,virginia

Feature:
The learning curve on all digital recorders is steep, but I found myself tracking in about 15 min, and then just expolring and trying to add effects, and navigate by the screen.After seeing and finding the functions in the LCD screen and using it for about a week, I began to get very high recordings at 24bit/48khz, 12 live tracks, plus filling up the additional multitracked tracks.

Quality:
The Korg D3200 is about 22'x 17" X 6" and is a metal box with wood trim ends it is a nice looking unit with solid feel, and input jacks are real XLR's and metal 1/4" inputs, not plastic. Buttons and controls feel quality.The LCD is kinda dull, and that is the only thing I wish was better, or in color. For the price I paid new in a box, (I cant say), I stole it. What a deal!

Value:
This unit replaced 2 Tascam DA 38's MDM's, two 8 channel compressors,four 8 channel snakes, a large, bulky 24 channel analog mixer, and a rack full of multi-effects and processors, cable speghetti, (about $8,000); a truck bed full of gear, in one compact box! And it has more tracks than my old rig, 32 vs 16, plus 8 virtual tracks per channel, and 'way better sound quality at 24 bit/48: much better quality, and a way better way to mix and save the recordings. a It burns CD's and can transfer your files by USB for computer back up. This is an incredible value and space saver as well. Wanna buy a truck bed full of older studio gear for more money? Your ability to play your instruments, input clean sound signals, and mix well, will produce excellent demos, or produce a good final CD product, no problem.

Desirability:
The metal box and solid feel make this unit rugged and less likely to break in an accident, and that appeals to me alot working around sometimes less than cautious musicians and band fans who trip over stuff to look at it. Everybody likes "LIVE RECORDING" and wants to get in on the act. Features and metal construction and price make it an "I want it" ...so I got it.

Sound:
At the price I got my Korg D3200 new, I have to give it a (9) for the reason that you can pay a lot more and get better. I have a Tascam, 2488 digital recorder, but found myself not having enough inputs for live band recordings. The Korg can connect 8 XLR phantom powered mikes, and 4 1/4'' jacks (line in or guitar or keys) and give you 12 tracks of live recording on the spot. If you use condencer mikes with a 20 to 20k frequency response, you will get very good results. You can use the 12 1/4'' jacks for all recording if you don't have XLR mikes and equipment. I bought this unit for it's compact size, transportability, and ability to record live gigs, getting the whole band on 12 tracks, then adding more tracks at the home studio to polish the recordings for Demo CD's.

Ease of Use:
After playing around and experimenting with the unit and learning where the controls are, it becomes very easy to record with. There is a lot of power in this little box. The manual is helpful an best used when you need a specific task, and then following the steps, one by one. The machine saves your mix or mixes so you can recall them, compare or remix, unlike an analog mixer, you'll never get the mix again after you zeroed out your analog mixer. This saves a lot of time time when your client wants a remix. Ease of use is a 7 because Digital Recorders have a lot of functions and it is a very technical piece of equipment. But once you learn how to use one digital recorder, all your learning applies to the other machines.

Support:
Never dealt with Korg for repairs so I don't know.

Overall:
I will use the Korg D3200 till some one makes a 48 XLR input, 48 x 100mm fader, unlimited multi track metal case unit for $ 1000.00. I am satisfied with it for field "live recording" of club bands needing only a 12 mikes, cables, and a few mike stands, and one AC power outlet to produce agood quality live recording.

• User: a customer from aol.com
• Submitted: 8/7/2007
• Style of Music: Classic Rock/ All music Styles
• Location: Apple Valley, CA

Feature:
The effect racks are good and easily editable. The Session drums can be a pain (only if you're expecting them to be your primary percussion source). It would have been nice to have a faster, easier way to sync external drum processors to the D3200 without having to go into the Session Drums. Like everyone else, a larger screen would have been nice.

Quality:
She's a beautiful looking unit. Very professional, not too cluttered. The availability of a fitted road case would have been a plus.

Value:
Worth every penny.

Desirability:
Like I said above...this is a beautiful unit.

Sound:
The overall sound quality is very good. The gain can be a bit touchy, causing some distrotion, but use and proficiency development will eliminate this.

Ease of Use:
I was up and running in no time, most likely due to my past experience with Korg recording units.

Support:
I received very beneficial help from Steve Knowles of Korg Canada.

Overall:
I purchased a Yamaha AW4416, had it for 36 hours...couldn't get a sound out of it. I was up and recording with the D3200 in minutes.

• User: a customer from shaw.ca
• Submitted: 7/12/2007
• Style of Music: Rock, R & B, blues, Pop
• Location: Saanichton, B.C.

Feature:
I found the individual panning/eq knobs for each track especially useful, and the step by step effects layering for final master was really helpful offers really good mastering file compression only minor drawback was you are a bit limited on how man efffects you can use at once, but otherwise the monitor is very straight forward

Quality:
the machine itself is built ok the only drawback was the first two I had were defective

Value:
compared to other machines in its range it stacks up quite well, for that price your not going to find anything else with these features such as 32 tracks, point click capability and a individual phantom power for each xlr

Desirability:
the feel is pretty good maybe not as flashy as some others but has a competent look

Sound:
Really a great clean sound found it very adaptive and usefull for various types of music

Ease of Use:
the learning curve is very short, especially if you have used other pieces

Support:
no repairs yet

Overall:
I replaced my Yamaha 1600 with this peice I would definetly replace it of it was stolen

• User: a customer from comcast.net
• Submitted: 3/28/2007
• Style of Music: various
• Location: Chicago IL

Feature:
The screen is very small for editing, but reading glasses and the right lighting and it's OK.

Quality:
It's retro/pro look is just so cool. A beer proof cover for live recording scenarios would seem an essential accessory.

Value:
I think this was the last one left in Australia. The shipment was snapped up very fast. Expensive but quality results for live multitrack recording made so easy.

Desirability:
The best in it's class and price range. Quality multitrack "at once" recording.

Sound:
Read the quick start, recorded 3 X 1hour sets of of my band performing in a club. Great results first time. Effects are good and mixing was a steep learning curve but the machine is very functional.

Ease of Use:
There were a few difficult moments, so much to learn, ie how to cut up an hours performance into separate songs that could be mixed independently. The manual had all the info, but a few more "walk through" explanations of common scenarios in the manual would have been useful. Walked up to the band at the club with this under my arm, plugged in mics and leads, quick check of levels at soundcheck. Took heaps of flack, ie don't you concentrate on that thing and stuff up your parts! Activated channels, pressed record, stop and new song 3 times and had 3 one hour sets to take home and produce into CDs for a Christmas present to the band. It was almost that easy. Superb results first time.

Support:
They only have email support in Australia. No reponse to my email after 6 days but it is the holiday season and with re reading the manual several times I worked it out myself.

Overall:
I can't imagine myself outgrowing this recorder. I have not had it for long, but feel unless it proves unreliable in the longer term I'd definitely get another if it was stolen. It had the best features for live band recording where multiple inputs required. The other positive reviews I had read were the basis of my choice and I felt they have mostly been justified. I was planning to transfer files to my PC for easier editing with a software multitrack but this unit proved easier to get good results in the end.

• User: a customer from midcoast.com.au
• Submitted: 12/26/2006
• Style of Music: Blues/rock
• Location: Mid North Coast NSW, Australia

Feature:
the features are great

Quality:
the ouality is great

Value:
the price is not good

Desirability:
the appeal is ok

Sound:
i have used the product i don!t think it is all that but the sound is pretty good

Ease of Use:
it is very easy to use for a first timer

Support:
support is poor

Overall:
i am not satisfied with this product i will replace it

• Submitted: 10/1/2006

Feature:
Like I said, great effects, I could use a bit more DSP power dough but now I'm just wining.

Quality:
Heavy metal case with wooden sidepanels makes it look like a very expensive piece of gear.

Value:
12 analog inputs simultaniously, unique for this price.

Desirability:
One sexy recorder.

Sound:
Sounds fantastic, the effect are true winners. Korg really made it sound pro. I use it for mobile recordings and in the studio. You record what you hear (monitor), unlike some computer audio interfaces.

Ease of Use:
Very intuitive, hardly needed the manual, learned to use it in 2 days but,... the screen is a real downer. I bought a magnifierglass with a clamp (see korg d3200 forum) It does the trick. Oh yeah a mousedriver or something so you could attach a mouse to the usb port would be great but the clickpoint also works for me.

Support:
I have a good dealer, they will deal with that part if necessary.

Overall:
I'll continue to use it for a long time, the best mobile recorder I know,I can record a modest band in 1 take, people I record love that, every band that rehearsed their songs to snot want to record in one go and I still have enough mixing power when I'm back in the studio.

• User: a customer from gmail.com
• Submitted: 6/8/2006
• Style of Music: I'll record and mix it all.
• Location: Belgium

Feature:
Useful - you can do almost anything you can do with a computer and mixer, but its mobile. A little clunkier to do detailed work (fades, track splits, track movement, etc...) but considering the small interface and mobility, its a fair tradeoff.

Quality:
Everything seems to be working great. Knobs, inputs, casing, etc feel sturdy and the unit responds to user actions well. The screen has a couple weird streaks in it that come and go....

Value:
Such a better value than any other system or setup I researched. Top quality sound, extensive tracking, great input capabilities, and mobility not offered anywhere else.

Desirability:
Most of its buttons buttons do what they look like they should, so I like that. My girlfriend thinks it is 'pretty'. So if you're into the "she thinks my tractor's sexy" thing, then this is definitely for you.

Sound:
Sounds great. No loss of quality from the inputs. Needless to say, decent equipment is required (mics, etc...). But to my ears it sounds great. Some of the guitar modeling is funky and the drums aren't all that realistic. But again, use an amp or get a drummer and it will sound great.

Ease of Use:
Using the manual as a reference I was able to whip out songs almost immediately. Some of the more intricate features are a little more difficult to grasp. But in general, the manual makes it simple to figure out and once you've done a task, its easy to remember and do again later.

Support:
NA

Overall:
If somebody starts paying me a decent wage to make music, I'd upgrade to a non-mobile system. But for where I am now its perfect. I do solo recordings where I play all the instruments or have friends play. I also play with a number of bands and we can use it to get high quality 'work tapes' during rehearsal as well.

• User: a customer from monkeystack.com
• Submitted: 4/30/2006
• Style of Music: Grassrock (bluegrass with drums), Jam Band
• Location: Seattle, WA

Feature:
Tons of great features. Good reverb, compressors, delays, etc...

Quality:
It is very solid. And it looks nice too.

Value:
It is worth the money.

Desirability:
Looks great.

Sound:
The D3200 has a great sound. Guitars, bass and drums are all punchy.

Ease of Use:
It has a little bit of a learning curve, but once you start playing with it, it is very intuitive and easy to use. And extremely powerful...

Support:
I haven't had any problems with it so I haven't had to use support.

Overall:
I will not be replacing this thing anytime soon. It sounds amazing and has great features. I've tried a couple other recording solutions and this one is by far the best.

• Submitted: 4/24/2006
• Style of Music: Indie, Rock
• Location: Texas

Feature:
32 tracks, 24bit recording, need I say more.

Quality:
Faders and knobs are sort of cheep light weight plastic, if you own one baby it. I like the mouse like toggle knob, that's a solid feature.

Sound:
I burned one song with it; I really didn't do any overall mastering, song sounded good, but volume was low.

Ease of Use:
The effects were a bit hard to access, I could only get them to work on the first track. The manual was a difficult read, but other than that the actual unit was pretty intuitive. I was recording on this thing within an hour of use. I burned my first song the next day.

Overall:
I bought this studio a week ago. I read all the reveiws and did all the research and came to the conclusion that this is the best studio on the market. When I got my D3200 home and plugged it in the first thing I noticed was the level of clipping. I would lightly strum my guitar and the peek light would turn on and I could hear a static like noise. I got over this for a while by reducing the sound with the 26Db button provided for each channel. You're suppose to use that button only for external devises like keyboards, not for guitars. Anyway, even after doing that I would still get a fair amount of clip. After a couple of days of use I plugged in my guitar and found that ch1 and ch2 no longer worked; I could get a little static out of them when I played through my amp, but that was it. Today I took the thing back to the store and got my money back. What a disappointment. I'll probably try buying another one. I must of just had the misfortune of getting a defective unit, do they all have clipping problems, or what? It sure looks like a nice unit, I think mine was just messed up.

• User: a customer from aol.com
• Submitted: 4/9/2006
• Style of Music: Punk/Metal
• Location: Edmonds WA