Important Notice To Consumers: 4015-2 Yanokuchi, Inagi-City, Tokyo 206-0812 Japan

4015-2 Yanokuchi, Inagi-city, Tokyo 206-0812 Japan
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS

This product has been manufactured according to strict specifications and voltage requirements that
are applicable in the country in which it is intended that this product should be used. If you have
purchased this product via the internet, through mail order, and/or via a telephone sale, you must
verify that this product is intended to be used in the country in which you reside.
WARNING: Use of this product in any country other than that for which it is intended
could be dangerous and could invalidate the manufacturers or distributors warranty.
Please also retain your receipt as proof of purchase otherwise your product may be
disqualified from the manufacturers or distributors warranty.
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Precautions

Location

Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction.
In direct sunlight
Locations of extreme temperature or humidity
Excessively dusty or dirty locations
Locations of excessive vibration
Close to magnetic elds

Power supply

Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC outlet of the correct voltage. Do not
connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your unit is intended.

Interference with other electrical devices

Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference. Operate this
unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions

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Handling

To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.

Care

If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such
as benzene or thinner, or cleaning compounds or ammable polishes.

Keep this manual

After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference.

Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment

Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment. If liquid gets into the equipment,
it could cause a breakdown, re, or electrical shock.
Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment. If something does slip into the
equipment, unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet. Then contact your nearest Korg
dealer or the store where the equipment was purchased.

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-
suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Unauthorized changes or modication to this system can void the users authority to operate this
equipment.
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Table of Contents

Introduction................................................................................................. 1

Welcome Aboard! ....................................................................................................1
Main Features..........................................................................................................1

A Bassists Guided Panel Tour .................................................................... 3

Front panel...............................................................................................................3
Effect edit section ............................................................................................3
Parameter Edit section ....................................................................................5
The Program Write/Exit section and Other settings.........................................5
Display/Cursor section.....................................................................................6
Bank display ....................................................................................................7
Bank/Program select section...........................................................................8
Effect Control section.......................................................................................8
ESS/Pedal indicator/Tuner display ..................................................................9
Rear panel .............................................................................................................10
Power supply .................................................................................................10
Inputs and Outputs ........................................................................................10
MIDI ...............................................................................................................11
S/P DIF OUT..................................................................................................11

Setup........................................................................................................... 12

Output settings.......................................................................................................12
Output select function.....................................................................................12
Basic connections..................................................................................................12
Example of connection to a bass amp (or amps) ...........................................13
Example of connections to a mixer or recorder ..............................................14
Using the AX3000B with a MIDI device or computer .............................................14

Playing the AX3000B................................................................................. 15

Program Select mode ............................................................................................15
Selecting a program........................................................................................15
Individual mode......................................................................................................15
Operations in Individual mode ........................................................................16
Activating or deactivating the Key Lock function....................................................16
Activating the Key Lock function.....................................................................16
Deactivating the Key Lock function.................................................................16

Creating and Storing your own Programs............................................... 17

Signal path.............................................................................................................17
Creating your own Program...................................................................................17
Naming a program (rename)..................................................................................19
Storing a program..................................................................................................19
Restoring a setting to its original value (Original Value) ........................................20
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Tuner (Bypass, Mute)................................................................................. 21

Tuning procedure...................................................................................................21
Calibrating the tuner...............................................................................................22

Explanations of the Effect Types .............................................................. 23

A. DRIVE/AMP models ..........................................................................................23
Drive models...................................................................................................23
Amp models....................................................................................................24
B. CABINET models ..............................................................................................25
C. PRE effect .........................................................................................................27
D. MOD (Modulation) effects .................................................................................30
E. DELAY effects ...................................................................................................35
F. REVERB effects ................................................................................................39

Using the expression pedal to control parameters ................................ 41

Expression pedal settings......................................................................................41
Expression Target Quick Assign.....................................................................41
Setting the Expression Target ........................................................................42
Control switch settings...........................................................................................44
Switching each effect on/off............................................................................44
Using TAP TEMPO to set a parameter...........................................................44
Effect control ...................................................................................................44
Controlling ESS ..............................................................................................45
Adjusting the sensitivity of the pedal......................................................................45

Using ESS to control a parameter............................................................. 47

ESS parameters .............................................................................................47
Specifying the target parameter controlled by ESS........................................48
Example ESS settings ....................................................................................48
Using the control switch to operate ESS ........................................................49

Control via MIDI ......................................................................................... 50

Connecting a MIDI Device or Computer ................................................................50
Setting the MIDI Channel (GLOBAL MIDI CH)....................................................51
Program Change (GLOBAL PCHG OUT) ...........................................................51
Control Change (GLOBAL CCHG I/O) ................................................................51
Parameter Change (GLOBAL SYEX OUT) .........................................................52
Backing up and Restoring Program Data
(GLOBAL DUMP CUR, DUMP ALL) ................................................................53
Backing Up .....................................................................................................53
Restoring ........................................................................................................54

Restoring the Factory Preset Programs................................................... 55
Troubleshooting........................................................................................ 56
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Specifications............................................................................................. 57
Appendix.................................................................................................... 58

Effect parameters...................................................................................................58

Index........................................................................................................... 60
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Introduction

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ELCOME

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BOARD

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any thanks for adding the

TONEWORKS Modeling Signal Processor
AX3000B

to your sonic arsenal. Whether youre playing live or recording
in the studio, were sure itll give you countless hours of great bass tones
that will feel as good as they sound!
To maximize your chances of enjoying a long and toneful relationship with your
AX3000B, please read this manual at least once, and (as they say), use the prod-
uct as directed. Keep the manual for future reference after youve read it; youll
want to re-read it later at some point to pick up cool tips you may have missed the
rst time around.

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AIN

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EATURES

Detailed and powerful modeling sounds delivered by Korgs REMS modeling
technology.
72 different modeling effect variations are built-in, and you can use up to seven
different effects simultaneously (including noise reduction). You can also use
insert effects at the same time.
Use the effect model select knobs to instantly change your selection for each of
the ve effect categories (pre-effect, drive/amp, modulation, delay, reverb).
You can connect your own external effect device(s) as an insert effect.
A sound you create using the AX3000Bs modeling effects (including the on/off
status of an external effect) can be saved as a program. Internal memory can
hold 96 of your own original programs, and 32 preset programs are provided.
Theres also an Individual Mode that lets you use the foot switches to individu-
ally turn each effect on/off.
You can assign the expression pedal to control a variety of effect parameters, as
well as using it as a wah pedal or volume pedal a great feature for live perfor-
mances.
Theres a Quick Assign function that makes it easy to assign parameters to the
expression pedal.
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What is ?
(Resonant structure and Electronic circuit Modeling System)
is KORGs proprietary sound modeling technology which precisely
reproduces the complex character and nature of both acoustic and
electric instruments as well as electronic circuits in real world envi-
ronments. emulates a wide variety of sound generation char-
acteristics including instrument bodies, speakers & cabinets,
acoustic elds, microphones, vacuum tubes, transistors, etc.
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The AX3000B features an Expression Step Sequencer (abbreviated as ESS in
this manual) that provides step control of a variety of effect parameters, giving
you new possibilities of sounds that were unavailable until now.
The delayed sound can be maintained when you switch between programs that
have the same delay type and TIME parameter settings. (The HOLD function of
HOLD DELAY or the FREEZ function of the FREEZ effect assigned to the con-
trol switch will be cancelled at this time.) Reverb can also be maintained when
you switch between programs of the same reverb type.
The AX3000B provides a control switch that allows you to do things like set the
delay time via TAP TEMPO, switch insert effects on/off, or switch the speed of a
rotary speaker ... again, must-have features for live performance.
An Auto Chromatic Tuner with a highly-visible LED indicator is built-in, letting
you tune while bypassed or muted.
AUX IN jacks let you play along with the playback from a connected audio
device.
S/P DIF optical output jack and MIDI IN/OUT jacks provide great potential for
recording and expansion.
You can use the "AX3000B Sound Editor" editor/librarian software to visually
edit the AX3000B's numerous parameters, and to save programs. Contact a
Korg distributor in your country for details on how to obtain this software and
about its operating requirements. You can download the software from the fol-
lowing website, or your local distributor's website.
*http://www.korg.com
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A Bassists Guided Panel Tour

Here were going to learn about the buttons and other controls on the AX3000Bs
top and rear panel.

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PANEL
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EDIT

SECTION
1.1 Effect Category buttons

Use these buttons to select the effect category you want to edit using value
knobs 15, or to switch individual effects on/off. The button for an effect will be
lit if that effect is on, blinking while that effect is being edited, or dark if that
effect is turned off.
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When you press a button, its LED will blink; now you can use value knobs 15
to edit the effect parameters of that category. If you want to turn off an effect
that is currently on, press the effect category button for that effect (it will blink),
and then press the button again to turn the effect off (the LED will go dark); the
display will indicate --OFF--.

1.2 Effect Model selectors

Use these to select the effect model that you want to use for each effect cate-
gory. You can choose from eleven types of pre-effects, sixteen types of drive/
amp models, and eleven types of modulation, delay, and reverb effects. When
you operate a selector, its Effect Category button will light, and you can use
value knobs 15 to edit its parameters.

NOTE:

The parameters will be initialized when you change the effect type.

NOTE:

When you change the drive/amp model type, the cabinet model will auto-
matically change to an appropriate type.

1.3 INSERT button

This turns an insert effect on/off. The indicator will be lit if the signal input/out-
put to an external effect device is turned on, or dark if this is turned off.

1.4 CABINET button

Use this button to turn a cabinet model on/off, or when you want to change the
cabinet model type that was automatically chosen when you selected a drive/
amp model. To turn the cabinet model off, press the cabinet model button to
make the display indicate the cabinet model name (this means that the cabinet
model is on), and then press the cabinet model button once again. The display
indicates --OFF-- and the cabinet model will be turned off.

NOTE:

The cabinet model is used only if the AMP/LINE setting is Ln (LINE) and
the drive/amp model is turned ON. In this state, the cabinet model will be used if it
is turned ON, and the cabinet icon will appear in the LCD display.

1.5 NR/PROG LVL (Noise reduction/Program level) button

Use this button when you want to adjust the noise reduction or the level (vol-
ume) of each program.

HINT:

The factory program level is 5.0. For details on how to create your own
sounds, refer to Creating your own Program on p.17.

1.6 EXP/CTL (Expression/Control) pedal assignment button

Use this button when you want to change the assignment of the expression
pedal or control switch.

HINT:

For details, refer to Using the expression pedal to control parameters on
p.41.

1.7 RENAME button

Use this to change the program name (p.19).
Use the

/

buttons to move between spaces (characters) in the display, and
use value knob 1 or the

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M

buttons to change the character at that space.
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SECTION
2.1 Value knobs 15

Use these knobs to adjust the parameters of each effect. From the left, we
refer to these as value knobs 15. These knobs edit the settings of the effect
youve selected from an effect category button (when the button is blinking), as
well as the settings for the cabinet, noise reduction, program level, expression
pedal, ESS, and control switch settings. The LEDs will light to indicate the
knobs that are currently active.
The knob LED will change to blinking for the parameter that youre currently
operating.

HINT:

For details on the parameters controlled by each knob, refer to Explanations
of the Effect Types on p.23.

NOTE:

When youre performing a RENAME or WRITE operation or making GLO-
BAL settings, you can use value knob 1 to change the value.

2.2 Delay Time Tap button

You can set the delay time by pressing this button at the desired interval.

2.3 ESS button

Use this button when you want to start or make settings for the ESS (Expres-
sion Step Sequencer).

HINT:

For details, refer to Using ESS to control a parameter on p.47

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3.1 AMP/LINE button

This button lets you make appropriate settings for the device to which your
AX3000B is connected. The icon in the display will change depending on
the destination device youve selected (p.12).

3.2 GLOBAL button

You can press the GLOBAL button and use the

/

buttons to move through
the menus in the following order. After youve selected a menu item, use value
knob 1 or the

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/

M

buttons to edit the value.

3.3 WRITE button

Use this button when you want to save the settings youve created (p.19).

3.4 EXIT/TUNE button

Use this button to cancel a program save operation or a setting you

ve made.
If the name display shows a program name, pressing this button will start up the
built-in Tuner. By pressing and holding down this button, you can enable or dis-
able the Key Lock function, which disables operation of the buttons, selectors,
and knobs (p.16, 21).

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ISPLAY/CURSOR SECTION
This area displays the program name, and the name and value of the parame-
ters youre editing in the amp or effect section.
4.1 L/M buttons
Use these to edit the value of parameters.
MIDI CH: MIDI channel setting (p.51)
PCHG OUT: Program change message output setting (p.51)
CCHG I/O: Control change message input/output setting (p.51)
SYEX OUT: System exclusive message output setting (p.52)
DUMP CUR: Send the current program data from the MIDI OUT jack (p.53)
DUMP ALL: Send all of the AX3000Bs data from the MIDI OUT jack (p.53)
DOUT LVL Set the S/P DIF output level in a range of ve levels;
12, 6, 0, +6, +12 [dB]
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4.2 / buttons
Use these to select the parameter you want to edit, or to edit the program
name.
4.3 Name display
Displays program names, effect names, or parameter names.
4.4 Value display
This indicates the value of the parameter you are editing. If the displayed
parameter value matches the unedited value (i.e., the value thats stored in the
program), the Original Value icon will light. If the name display shows the
program name, and the program name or BANK LED are not blinking, the
bank number and program number are shown in the form of 2-1 (which in this
example indicates bank 2, program 1).
4.5 OUTPUT icon
This indicates the AX3000Bs output destination setting (AMP/LINE).
4.6 CABINET icon
This will light when the Cabinet model is active.
4.7 EXP icon
This will light when the expression pedal can be used.
4.8 Quick Assign icon
This will light if youre operating a parameter that can be assigned to the
expression pedal, indicating that the Quick Assign function is available.
BANK DISPLAY
5.1 Bank display
This indicates the bank number. If the Tuner is operating, it indicates the note
name (p.21).
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BANK/PROGRAM SELECT SECTION
6.1 BANK UP/DOWN switches
In Program Select mode (p.15), pressing Bank Up will increment the bank, and
pressing Bank Down will decrement the bank.
In Program Select mode, you can press and hold the Bank Up switch which
turns on Individual mode (the LED located at the upper left of the switch will
light green). In Individual mode, you can use the program select switches to
turn the Pre-Effect, Drive/Amp model, Modulation effect, and Delay effect on/
off individually. You can also use the Bank Down switch to turn the Reverb
effect on/off.
6.2 Program Select switches, Program LEDs
Use these switches to select programs. The program LED located at the upper
left of each switch will light red to indicate your selection. In Individual mode,
you can use these switches to turn the Pre-Effect, Drive/Amp model, Modula-
tion effect, and Delay effect on (LED lit green) or off individually.
EFFECT CONTROL SECTION
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7.1 CONTROL switch
This switch controls an effect. For each program, you can assign what effect
parameter this switch will control. For details, refer to Control switch settings
on p.44.
7.2 EXP (Expression) pedal
This controls volume, wah, or another effect parameter. For each program, you
can assign just what this pedal will control (p.41). When using ESS, manual
control of the sequence speed or step is assigned to this pedal. By advancing
this pedal forward to press the switch thats mounted under it, you can turn the
expression pedal or the effect being controlled by ESS on/off. (This switching
operation is not available if the EXP pedal is controlling the volume.)
ESS/PEDAL INDICATOR/TUNER DISPLAY
8.1 ESS/Pedal indicator/Tuner display
When youre using ESS, this indicates the total number of steps (LED: green)
and the current step (LED: red). When youre using the expression pedal, this
indicates the current position of the pedal (LED: red). When the Tuner is oper-
ating, this functions as a tuning meter (LED: red or green).
NOTE: What happens when you change programs will depend on the target thats
assigned to the expression pedal, as follows.
If the expression pedal is assigned to VOLUME, DELAY INPUT, or REVERB
INPUT, or if it is assigned to the same target as in the previous program, the pedal
position will be valid immediately after the program change, and the pedal indicator
will light.
In other cases, the value specied within the program will be valid immediately
after the program change, and the pedal indicator will be dark until you move the
pedal.
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REAR PANEL
POWER SUPPLY
DC9V
Connect the included AC adapter here.
INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
10.1 INPUT jack
Connect your bass to this jack.
10.2 AUX IN jack (stereo mini)
Connect the analog output of your audio device here.
NOTE: This convenient input jack lets you connect your CD/MP3 player or other
audio device and play your bass along with a favorite song. Use the output volume
of your audio device to adjust the playback volume.
10.3 INSERT jacks (SEND, RETURN)
You can connect external effect processors or stompboxes to these jacks.
Connect SEND to the input of your external effect device.
Connect RETURN to the output of your external effect device.
HINT: The incoming sound is always output from the SEND jack.
HINT: If a 1/4" phone plug is connected to the RETURN jack, the signal received at
the RETURN jack will be processed if INSERT is ON. If nothing is connected to the
RETURN jack, the signal received at the INPUT jack is always used.
10.4 OUTPUT jacks (L/MONO, R)
These are analog output jacks (balanced/unbalanced TRS). If youre using a
mono output, use the L/MONO jack.
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10.5 LEVEL knob
Adjusts the output level from the OUTPUT jacks and the PHONE jack.
10.6 PHONE jack (stereo mini)
Connect your headphones to this jack.
MIDI
11.1 MIDI OUT jack
This jack transmits MIDI data. Use it when you want to control a connected
external MIDI device from your AX3000B.
11.2 MIDI IN jack
This jack receives MIDI data. Use it when you want to control your AX3000B
from a connected external MIDI device.
S/P DIF OUT
12.1 S/P DIF OUT jack
This is an optical digital jack for S/P DIF output.
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Setup
NOTE: You must turn off the power of all your equipment before you make connec-
tions. If you ignore this warning, you may damage your bass amp or speaker sys-
tem, and may experience malfunctions!
OUTPUT SETTINGS
OUTPUT SELECT FUNCTION
Heres how to specify whether youre connecting the AX3000B to a bass amp or to
a mixer/recorder. If you set the output select setting to Ln (Line), the cabinet
model setting is ignored. The cabinet model setting is also ignored when the drive/
amp model is OFF, and won't be affected by this setting.
1. Press the AMP/LINE button.
2. Use Value knob 1 or the L/M buttons to select the connection destination.
AP: When connecting the AX3000Bs output to an amp.
Ln: When connecting the AX3000Bs output (including S/P DIF OUT) to a
mixer, recorder, or headphones.
If you choose AP, the LCD display will show the OUTPUT icon to AMP. If
you choose Ln, the OUTPUT icon to LINE will appear.
NOTE: Use the Ln (LINE) setting if you're connecting the AX3000B to a bass amp
that has a broad frequency response, such as a bass amp with a built-in tweeter.
BASIC CONNECTIONS
1. Use audio cables to connect the AX3000Bs OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks to
a mixer/recorder or bass amp (p.14). If desired, you can also connect an exter-
nal effect processor. To do this simply connect SEND to the input of your exter-
nal processor, and RETURN to the output of your external processor.
NOTE: If youre making connections in mono, use the OUTPUT L/MONO jack.
If you connect only the OUTPUT L/MONO jack, only the L-channel of sound will be
output.
NOTE: If you want to use headphones, plug them into the PHONES jack. If you do,
signal from the OUTPUT jack(s) will no longer be heard.
2. Turn the LEVEL knob located on the rear panel of AX3000B all the way toward
the left (as seen from the rear), setting the volume to 0.
3. Plug your bass into the rear panel INPUT jack.
4. Connect the included AC adaptor to the rear panel DC9V power inlet, and then
connect the plug to an AC outlet to turn on the power.
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5. To adjust the volume, turn up your amp or mixer and the AX3000Bs rear panel
LEVEL knob to a desired level.
NOTE: Use the GLOBAL menu setting DOUT LVL to adjust the S/P DIF OUT out-
put level.
EXAMPLE OF CONNECTION TO A BASS AMP (OR AMPS)
If you want to connect the AX3000B to your bass amps, connect the OUTPUT
L/MONO and R jacks to the inputs of your amps. Be sure to select the appropri-
ate connection (p.12).
HINT: If youre connecting the AX3000B directly before your combo amp or head,
set the rear panel LEVEL knob to the maximum position.
INPUT R
OUTPUT
L/MONO
LINE/AMP
SEND RETURN
Bass
PHONES
External effect processor
to your mixer/recorder
or guitar amp
Headphones
Monaural phone
jack INPUT
to your MIDI
sequencer/computer
INPUT
OUTPUT
L/MONO INPUT
Bass
Monaural
phone jack
Bass amp(s)
Monaural phone jack
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EXAMPLE OF CONNECTIONS TO A MIXER OR RECORDER
When using the AX3000B for direct-line recording, connect the OUTPUT L/
MONO and R jacks to the input jacks of your mixer or recorder. Be sure to select
the appropriate connection (p.12).
USING THE AX3000B WITH A MIDI DEVICE OR
COMPUTER
By using MIDI you can control the AX3000B from a sequencer or control an exter-
nal MIDI device from the AX3000B. You can also save the AX3000Bs programs on
a sequencer or MIDI data ler that is able to transmit and receive MIDI exclusive
data, and then load the program data back into the AX3000B when desired.
HINT: For details on MIDI-related connections, refer to Connecting a MIDI Device
or Computer on p.50.
INPUT
Tape
Retuen
LINE IN 1
PAN L
LINE IN 2
PAN R R
OUTPUT
L/MONO
Tape
Send
PHONES
Monaural phone jack
Mixer/recorder
Headphones
Bass
MIC1
BAL OR UNBAL
LINE IN 1LOWCUT 75Hz 18dB/OCT
TRIM +10dB -40dB 10 60
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MONO
+4 -10 LEVEL
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MONO
+4 -10 LEVEL
LINE IN 11-12
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MONO
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LINE IN 13-14
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MONO
+4 -10 LEVEL
PHONES
MIC2
BAL OR UNBAL
TRIM +10dB -40dB 10 60
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MIC3
BAL OR UNBAL
TRIM +10dB -40dB 10 60
U
-10dBV MIC GAIN
MIC4
BAL OR UNBAL
TRIM +10dB -40dB 10 60
U
-10dBV MIC GAIN
MIC5
BAL OR UNBAL
TRIM +10dB -40dB 10 60
U
-10dBV MIC GAIN
MIC6
BAL OR UNBAL
TRIM +10dB -40dB 10 60
U
-10dBV MIC GAIN
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+15
AUX 1 MON/ EFX
2 EFX
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PAN
SOLO
1 MUTE ALT 34
EQ
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LOW 80Hz
L R
dB 10
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EQ
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NORMAL(AFL) LEVELSET(PFL) SOLO MODE
PHANTOM POWER CONTROL ROOM / PHONES MAIN MIX
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Playing the AX3000B
PROGRAM SELECT MODE
(LED at the upper left of the Bank Up switch is not lit)
Settings for each effect, the expression pedal, ESS, and other functions can be
given a name and stored in the AX3000B as a program. The AX3000B can hold
96 programs (24 banks x 4 programs in each bank), and all of these programs are
rewritable. When the AX3000B is shipped from the factory, banks 18 contain 32
preset programs. In Program Select mode you can switch between various types
of sounds by selecting the desired program.
HINT: Banks 916 and 1724 contain the same preset programs as banks 18.
SELECTING A PROGRAM
As an example, heres how to select program 2-3 (bank 2, program 3).
1. Make sure that your AX3000B is in Program Select mode.
If the LED located at the upper left of the Bank Up switch is lit green, Individual
Mode is selected. Press the Bank Up switch to choose Program Select mode.
If the bank display shows something other than a bank (124), or if the bank
display is blinking, press the EXIT/TUNER button to choose Program Select
mode.
2. Press the Bank Up or Bank Down switch to select bank 2. When youre select-
ing a bank, the bank number will blink in the bank display.
3. Press the program select 3 switch.
Program 2-3 will be displayed instantly. The program select 3 switch LED will
light, and the bank number will also change and stay lit.
HINT: When youve selected the Bank but not the Program, the previously-selected
program is still active. So if youre playing live and your next program change
requires you to switch to a different bank, you can select that bank ahead of time,
ensuring a timely, seamless change.
INDIVIDUAL MODE
(LED at the upper left of the Bank Up switch is lit green)
In this mode you can individually turn each effect on/off just as if you were using a
collection of stompboxes. You can select Individual mode from any program.
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OPERATIONS IN INDIVIDUAL MODE
As an example, heres how to switch the pre-effect and reverb on/off while youre
playing.
1. If the LED at the upper left of the BANK UP pedal is dark, you're in Program
Select mode. Press and hold the BANK UP pedal for about one second to
enter Individual mode. At this time the LED at the upper left of the BANK UP
pedal will light green. Program LEDs 14 and the LED at the upper left of the
Bank Down switch will be lit green or dark to indicate the on/off status of the
pre-effect, drive/amp model, modulation effect, delay effect, and reverb effect
respectively.
2. Press the program select switch 1 to turn the pre-effect on/off. The LED 1 lit/
dark state indicates the on/off status of the pre-effect.
3. Press the Bank Down switch to turn the reverb on/off. The LED at the upper left
of the Bank Down switch will be lit or dark to indicate the reverbs on/off state.
4. To exit Individual mode, press the BANK UP pedal. The LED at the upper left
of the BANK UP pedal will go dark.
ACTIVATING OR DEACTIVATING THE KEY LOCK FUNCTION
Heres how you can use the Key Lock function to disable the AX3000Bs buttons,
selectors, and knobs so they cant be accidentally changed during a live perfor-
mance.
NOTE: While the Key Lock function is activated, you wont be able to operate any
controls except for the switches, pedals and the EXIT button.
NOTE: The Key Lock setting is cancelled when you turn off the power; it will be dis-
abled when you turn on the power once again.
ACTIVATING THE KEY LOCK FUNCTION
1. If the name display shows anything other than a program name, or if the char-
acters of the program name are blinking, press the EXIT button.
2. With the program name shown in the name display, press and hold the EXIT
button for at least one second.
The name display will indicate KEY LOCK for one second.
DEACTIVATING THE KEY LOCK FUNCTION
1. If the name display shows anything other than a program name, press the
EXIT button.
2. Press and hold the EXIT button for at least one second.
The name display will indicate LOCK OFF for one second, and the Key Lock
function will be disabled.
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Creating and Storing your own
Programs
SIGNAL PATH
There are two ways you can do this; by tweaking an existing program or by start-
ing from scratch.
CREATING YOUR OWN PROGRAM
If you want to tweak an existing program, select one thats close to the sound you
want. Set the CATEGORY select switches to the amp, cabinet and effects you
want to use, and use value knobs 15 to adjust the sound.
For example, you might start with an old-style bass sound that has rich mid- and
low-frequencies, and create a more contemporary "scooped" bass sound by low-
ering the mids and boosting the highs.
Now heres how to create your own program from scratch.
NOTE: Before you proceed, you must rst perform the setup procedure described
on p.12 to correctly specify the type of equipment to which your AX3000B is con-
nected.
1. Select any program (p.15).
HINT: It doesnt matter which program you select, because were starting from
scratch.
2. In the PRE FX, MODULATION, DELAY, or REVERB section, press all category
select switches that are lit two times. This will turn off (bypass) all effects
except the amp and cabinet models.
3. Use the DRIVE/AMP selector to select the drive/amp model you want to use.
4. Use value knobs 15 to adjust the parameters of the drive/amp model as
desired.
HINT: Adjust the VOLUME so that theres not too much difference in volume when
the drive/amp model is switched on/off. If VOLUME is raised excessively, distortion
may occur in the effects located after drive/amp.
5. When you choose an amp model, the appropriate cabinet model will be
selected automatically. If you want to use the cabinet model (for example if the
AX3000B is connected to a mixer or recorder), press the CABINET button to
turn it on. If you use the cabinet model, make sure to choose the correct Out-
Input Insert effect Pre-effect Drive/amp cabinet
Modulation Delay Reverb Amp/line select Output
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put Select setting (p.12). If you want to change the cabinet model, turn value
knob 1. If you dont want to use a cabinet model, press the CABINET button
once again to turn it off; the icon will disappear from the LCD display.
6. Press the NR/PROG LVL button, and adjust NR (value knob 4) so that you
dont hear noise when youre not playing your bass. The effect will become
stronger as you increase the noise reduction setting (0.2, 0.410.0). If this is
off, no noise reduction is applied.
HINT: Depending on the bass youre using, raising the noise reduction excessively
may cause notes to be cut off prematurely or to be delayed. Adjust the setting so
that your playing doesnt feel unnatural.
7. In each section, choose the effect you want to use. For example if you want to
add spring reverb, use the REVERB selector to select SPRING.
HINT: At this time, the reverb model will automatically be turned on, and the LEDs
below the value knobs for each reverb parameter will light. For example, the param-
eters for SPRING are TIME, LO DAMP, HI DAMP, PRE DLY, and MIX, which are
controlled by value knobs 15 respectively.
8. To adjust the reverb mix amount, use value knob 5 which controls the MIX
parameter.
In the same way for PRE FX, MODULATION, and DELAY effects, use the
selector to choose an effect and the value knobs to adjust the parameters.
9. If you want to use an external device thats connected to the insert effect jacks,
press the INSERT switch to turn on the signal route to your external device.
HINT: In some cases, it may be easier to adjust PRE FX or an insert effect while
listening to the original sound unprocessed by the modulation, delay, and reverb
effects. When using PRE FX or an insert effect, make the desired amp and cabinet
settings rst, and then adjust your PRE FX or insert effect settings before the
remaining effects.
NOTE: For some models, the name of the parameter will differ from the names
printed in the parameter lines of the edit section. The actual name is shown in the
display when you turn the value knob. For details on the parameters, refer to
Explanations of the Effect Types on p.23.
10. Press the NR/PROG LVL button, and adjust PROG LVL (value knob 5) so that
the volume is consistent with other programs. Some effect settings may cause
clipping (distortion) to occur, so lower the PROG LVL if this happens.
NOTE: The factory program level setting is 5.0.
11. If you want to continue making adjustments, simply press the select button for
the model you want to edit, and turn the value knobs.
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NAMING A PROGRAM (RENAME)
Heres how you can name a program.
NOTE: The program name is saved as part of each program. If you switch to a dif-
ferent program or turn off the power before you save, your settings will be lost.
1. Press the RENAME button.
2. Use the / buttons to move the cursor to the character you want to change
(the selected character blinks), and use value knob 1 or the L/M buttons to
change the character.
You can use the following characters.
3. Repeat step 2 to nish entering a name for your program.
4. When youve nished entering a name, press the EXIT button to return to the
mode you were in.
STORING A PROGRAM
When your tweaking has resulted in a sound youre happy with, store (write) it!
1. Press the WRITE button.
The name display shows *WRITE* and the bank display and program LEDs
14 will blink.
2. Use value knob 1 or the L/M buttons to select the bank you want to use, and
use the / buttons to select the destination program 14.
For example if you want to store your program in 9-1 (bank 9, program 1), use
value knob 1 or the L/M buttons to make the bank display show 9, and then
use the / buttons to make the program 1 switch LED blink.
HINT: You can also select the store-destination program by using the BANK UP/
DOWN switches or the program 14 select switches.
3. Press the WRITE button once again.
The program will be saved, the name display will indicate COMPLETE, and
you will return to Program Select mode.
NOTE: The program writes over the previous contents of that bank/program. The
program that previously occupied the number you selected in step 2 will be erased.
NOTE: If you decide not to store your new program, press the EXIT button to can-
cel the procedure.
NOTE: If you switch to a different program or turn off the power without storing the
program you edited, your changes will be lost.
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RESTORING A SETTING TO ITS ORIGINAL VALUE
(ORIGINAL VALUE)
The Original Value icon in the value display gives you a way to nd out the
parameter values that are stored in a program.
When you are using a knob or button to change the value of a parameter, the
ORIG (original value) icon will appear when the value you are adjusting
matches the original value stored in the program.
HINT: So, youre ipping through the programs on your new AX3000B, and you
come across one you really like. Its easy to nd out exactly what settings are
dialed in to get such an awesome tone just use this Original Value display fea-
ture!
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Tuner (Bypass, Mute)
For your convenience, the AX3000B contains an Automatic Chromatic Tuner. The
frequency of the middle A reference pitch can be adjusted (calibrated) over a
range of 438 Hz445 Hz.
The Bypass (all effects turned off, including noise reduction) and Mute functions
are useful when you need to make settings on your bass amp, tune your instru-
ment, or swap bass during a live performance. To activate Bypass or Mute, make
sure youre in Program Select mode and proceed as follows.
To activate Bypass
Press and hold down the program select switch of the currently selected program
for about 0.5 seconds; all effects will be bypassed. The program LED will blink,
and the name display will show BYPASS for one second.
To activate Mute
Press and hold down the program select switch of the currently selected program
for about 1.5 seconds; the output will be muted. The program LED will blink rapidly,
and the name display will show MUTE for one second.
In either case, the Auto Chromatic Tuner will be activated. To defeat Bypass or
Mute, press any desired program select switch and you will return to Program
mode.
TUNING PROCEDURE
1. To activate the Auto Chromatic Tuner, you can either activate Bypass or Mute,
or press the EXIT/TUNE button while the display shows the program name. If
the display does not show the program name, press the EXIT/TUNE button to
make the program name appear, and then press the EXIT/TUNE button once
again.
HINT: If you want to tune during a live performance, its a good idea to tune while
Muted.
2. Play a string on your connected bass, and the closest note name will appear in
the bank display. Note names are shown as follows.
C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B
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3. Tune your bass while watching the tuner display or the meter in the name dis-
play.
4. When youve nished tuning, press the EXIT/TUNE button once again or press
any desired program select switch.
HINT: If you exit the Tuner by pressing a program select switch, this will also switch
to the program you selected.
CALIBRATING THE TUNER
When you switch the AX3000B on, the built-in tuner is automatically calibrated to
A=440 Hz (a.k.a. concert pitch). If desired, you can recalibrate the tuner in the
range of A = 438 Hz445 Hz.
While the tuner is active, the value display shows the frequency of the reference
pitch. You can use the L/M buttons to calibrate this in the range of 438 Hz445 Hz.
HINT: If youve recalibrated the tuner, remember that the setting will be automati-
cally reset to 440 Hz the next time you turn your AX3000B on.
The pitch is flat The pitch is correct The pitch is sharp
Tuner display Tuner display Tuner display
Name display Name display Name display
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Explanations of the Effect Types
his section explains the AX3000Bs sixteen drive/amp models and eleven
pre-effects, cabinet models, modulation, delay, and reverb effects.
A. DRIVE/AMP MODELS
The drive/amp model you select here will change the character of the tone controls
and their placement within the circuitry, producing the response thats unique to each
model. This choice also selects an appropriate cabinet model.
* : This indicates a parameter that you can control from the expression pedal.
DRIVE MODELS
This provides six types of popular drive pedal, tuned for bass. With the exception
of SHRED DIST, a DIRECT parameter has been added to each of these.
1. TUBE OD
This models an overdrive pedal housed in a garish, seasick green box, that is
considered an all-time classic due to the wonderfully warm tones it produces.
2. FAT DIST
This models a pedal named after one of the most disliked rodents to ever walk the
planet! The result is a smooth distortion rich in harmonics.
The parameters are the same as for 1. TUBE OD.
3. ORANGE DIST (OR DIST)
This models a classic distortion unit manufactured in Japan and packaged in an
orange box.
4. SHRED DIST (SHRED DS)
This distortion resembles the sound produced by a large amp stack.
[1] VOLUME 0.010.0 * Adjusts the volume.
[2] GAIN 0.010.0 * Adjusts the gain.
[3] DIRECT 0.010.0 * Adjusts the volume of the direct signal.
[5] TONE 0.010.0 * Adjusts the tone.
[3] BASS 0.010.0 Adjusts the low-frequency tone.
[4] MIDDLE 0.010.0 Adjusts the mid-frequency tone.
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5. FUZZ
Retro, rude n raw ... the name says it all.
6. OCTAFUZZ
This models a fuzz unit legendary for its savagely aggressive distortion. A pitch
one octave above will be added if you turn down the tone and play above the
twelfth fret.
AMP MODELS
7. VALVE
A tube amp with the ULTRA LO switch turned ON (recommended cabinet:
CLS8x10)
8. VALVE2
A tube amp thats ideal for rock (recommended cabinet: CLS8x10)
The parameters are the same as for 7. VALVE.
9. CLASSIC
A tube amp whose basic character changes according to the setting of the value
dial (recommended cabinet: COMBI)
10. SCOOPED
A typical amp for the sound of the 80's (recommended cabinet: MTL4x10)
11. LA STUDIO (LA STUD)
A typical amp for the LA sound (recommended cabinet: LA 4x10, LA 1x18)
[5] TREBLE 0.010.0 Adjusts the high-frequency tone.
[2] MID FREQ 15 Adjusts the frequency of the mid-range.
[3] BASS -10.010.0 Adjusts the low-frequency tone.
[4] MIDDLE -10.010.0 Adjusts the mid-frequency tone.
[5] TREBLE -10.010.0 Adjusts the high-frequency tone.
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12. GOLD PANEL (GOLD PNL)
A modern amp with a distinctive gold panel, noted for its clean sound (recom-
mended cabinet: MDN4x10)
13. JAZZ
A combo amp loved by jazz bassists (recommended cabinet: JAZ1x15)
14. STUDIO
A tube combo amp ideal for the Motown sound (recommended cabinet: STU1x15)
Parameters
15. AC100
A 100 watt tube amp manufactured by Vox (recommended cabinet: AC 2x15)
16. UK MAJOR
A 200 watt tube amp made in the UK (recommended cabinet: UK 4x15, UK 4x12)
The parameters are the same as for 15. AC100.
B. CABINET MODELS
The cabinet models are associated with the drive/amp models.
They will have an effect only if the drive/amp model is turned on. When you
change the type of drive/amp model, an appropriate cabinet model is selected
automatically.
You can change the cabinet model by pressing the CABINET button and turning
value knob 1. If you don't want to use the cabinet model, press the CABINET
switch twice to turn it off. The cabinet icon will disappear from the LCD display.
NOTE: The cabinet model is ignored if you've selected Amp (AP) as the connec-
tion destination setting (p.12).
[3] BASS -10.010.0 Adjusts the low-frequency tone.
[4] MIDDLE -10.010.0 Adjusts the mid-frequency tone.
[5] TREBLE -10.010.0 Adjusts the high-frequency tone.
[3] BASS 0.010.0 Adjusts the low-frequency tone.
[4] MIDDLE 0.010.0 Adjusts the mid-frequency tone.
[5] TREBLE 0.010.0 Adjusts the high-frequency tone.
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1. CLASSIC 8X10 (CLS 8X10)
A classic cabinet model with eight 10-inch speakers.
2. MODERN 4X10 (MDR 4X10)
A modern cabinet model with four 10-inch speakers.
3. LA 4X10
A model of the LA sound with four 10-inch speakers.
4. METAL 4X10 (MTL 4X10)
Models a cabinet with aluminum-coned four 10-inch speakers.
5. UK 4X12
Models a UK-made cabinet with four 12-inch speakers.
6. STUDIO 1X15 (STUD 1X15)
A model of a studio/combo cabinet with one 15-inch speaker.
7. JAZZ 1X15
Models a jazz/combo cabinet with one 15-inch speaker.
8. AC 2X15
A cabinet model for the AC100 with two 15-inch speakers.
9. UK 4X15
Models a UK-made cabinet with four 15-inch speakers.
10. LA 1X18
A model of the LA sound with one 18-inch speaker.
11. COMBI
Models a combination of one 12-inch speaker and one 18-inch speaker.
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C. PRE EFFECT
The pre-effect is located in front of the drive/amp model.
* : This symbol indicates a parameter that you can control from the expression
pedal.
1. COMP
The COMP effect is ideal when you want to play smooth and clean phrases at a
consistent volume, or when you want more sustain. It models a compressor pedal
that was popular for its percussive clean sound.
2. LIMITER
This models an effect that maintains a consistent level for the input signal volume.
While it is similar to a compressor, a limiter applies compression only to the
sounds that exceed a specied level. Since raising the RATIO or lowering the
THRESHOLD will lower the overall level, you should use the LEVEL parameter to
compensate the level appropriately.
3. EXCITER
This models an effect that adds a brilliant high range to the sound. You can choose
from two types; a conventional exciter that always adds the high range, or a
dynamic exciter unique to ToneWorks which applies the exciter according to the
volume of the input (especially good on slapped bass playing).
[1] SENS 1.010.0 * Adjusts the sensitivity. Turn the knob toward
the right to increase the amount of compres-
sion and sustain.
[5] LEVEL 0.010.0 * Adjusts the output level.
[1] RATIO 0.010.0 * Increasing the value will apply more com-
pression.
[2] ATTACK 0.010.0 * Increasing the value will cause compression
to apply more slowly.
[3] THRESHLD1.010.0 Compression will apply when the signal
exceeds the threshold level you specify
here.
[5] LEVEL 0.010.0 * Output level.
[3] FREQ 1.010.0 * The frequency at which the exciter is
applied.
[4] TYPE Selects the type of exciter.
1 (Normal): Normal type
2 (Dyna): Dynamic type
[5] EFFECT 0.010.0 * Effect level.
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4. WAH
This models a wah pedal with a white body, designed for bass and featuring
adjustable resonance. Raising the RESO may cause distortion. You can lower the
TRIM parameter until distortion no longer occurs.
HINT: When you select WAH, the expression pedal is automatically assigned to
MANUAL.
5. U-VIBE/PHASE (VIB/PHAS)
This lets you select one of three models; a famous phase/vibrato effect with a
pedal, a wide-range four-stage phaser that was made in Denmark and packaged
in a black box, and a popular four-stage phaser that came in a banana-colored
box. Use the TYPE to select the model.
HINT: If you assign the Speed to be controlled by the expression pedal, youll be
able to control the vibrato speed just as on the original phase/vibrato unit with
pedal thats being modeled.
[1] TRIM 1.010.0 Trim (adjusts the level appropriately for the
setting of the RESO parameter).
[2] OPEN 1.010.0 Adjusts the maximum value for the open
position of the wah.
[3] MANUAL 1.010.0 * Adjusts how far the wah is open.
[4] RESO 0.010.0 * Adjusts the amount of resonance.
[5] ORDER Selects the connection order.
PrE(PRE): The wah is connected before the DRIVE/
AMP model.
PoS(POST): The wah is connected after the DRIVE/AMP
model.
[1] DEPTH 0.010.0 * Adjusts the vibrato/modulation depth.
[2] SPEED 0.110.0 [Hz] * Adjusts the vibrato/modulation speed.
[3] MANUAL 1.010.0 * Adjusts the center frequency of the sweep.
MANUAL has no effect if DEPTH is set to
10.0.
[4] TYPE Selects the type.
U-1: U-VIBE set to Vibrato mode.
U-2: U-VIBE set to Chorus mode.
Or: Models the popular four-stage phaser.
bL: Models the Danish phaser.
[5] ORDER Selects the connection order.
PrE(PRE): The effect is connected before the DRIVE/
AMP model.
PoS(POST): The effect is connected after the DRIVE/
AMP model.
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6. CHORUS/FLANGER (CHO/FLNG)
This is a chorus/anger unit with a standard circuit structure.
7. OCTAVE
This models a pedal that generates a pitch one octave below the original input,
mixing it with the original sound to add thickness.
HINT: This type of effect only works with single notes; chords will confuse it.
8. RING MOD
This is a ring modulator; an effect that uses an oscillator to generate a sine wave
which is then multiplied with the signal from your bass to produce new harmonics.
If you assign the OSCFREQ control to the expression pedal, youll be able to con-
trol the sound in unique ways while you perform.
9. FRETLESS
This effect transforms the sound of a fretted bass into that of a fretless bass.
HINT: This effect is designed for single-note playing. The sound may be muddy if
you play a chord.
10. SLOW ATTACK (SLOWATK)
This models a slow attack effect that slows down the attack of the bass to create
a violin-like impression.
[1] DEPTH 0.010.0 * Adjusts the modulation depth.
[2] SPEED 0.110.0 [Hz] * Adjusts the modulation speed.
MANUAL has no effect if DEPTH is set to
10.
[4] DIRECT 0.010.0 * Adjusts the mix level of the original sound.
[5] EFFECT 0.010.0 * Adjusts the mix level of the note one octave
below.
[2] FILTER 1.010.0 * Adjusts the lter cutoff frequency.
[3] OSCFREQ 0.010.0 * Adjusts the oscillator frequency.
[4] DIRECT 0.010.0 * Adjusts the mix level of the original sound.
[5] EFFECT 0.010.0 * Adjusts the mix level of the effect sound.
[1] DEPTH 0.010.0 * Adjusts the degree of fretlessness.
[2] ATTACK 0.010.0 * Adjusts how the attack is modied.
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11. SYNTH
This models a bass synth. An algorithm unique to ToneWorks is used to simulate
an analog synthesizer sound with a smoothly tracking envelope lter.
HINT: This effect is designed for single-note playing. The sound may be muddy if
you play a chord.
HINT: The sound may be distorted depending on your settings and on how this
effect is combined with other effects. If so, you should lower the DRIVE/AMP [VOL-
UME] or the [PROG LVL] settings.
HINT: If you want to produce the overtone structure typical of a synthesizer, it is
sometimes best to turn off the CABINET model.
D. MOD (MODULATION) EFFECTS
Here you can select one of 11 modulation-type effects.
*: This indicates a parameter that you can control from the expression pedal.
1. CLASSIC CHORUS (CL CHORS)
This models a famous chorus unit with two modes; chorus and vibrato.
[1] DPTH/POL -10.010.0 Adjusts the depth of the envelope lter (left
half is negative motion, right half is positive
motion).
[2] ATTACK 0.010.0 * Adjusts the attack of the envelope lter.
[3] WAVE 0.010.0 * Synth waveform.
The available choices model a variety from
an ordinary sawtooth waveform to a sawtooth
waveform one octave below.
[4] RESO 0.010.0 * Adjusts the resonance of the envelope lter.
[5] MIX 0.010.0 * Adjusts the mix balance between the original
sound and the synth sound.
[2] SPEED 0.110.0[Hz] * Adjusts the modulation speed.
If DEPTH is set to 10, MANUAL will not func-
tion.
[5] MODE Selects the output mode.
1: Mono output.
2: Stereo mode in which the effect is panned
right, and the dry sound panned left.
3: Vibrato mode, in which only the effected
sound is output. Setting MANUAL to 10 will
minimize the delay of the output.
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2. MULTI TAP CHORUS (MT CHORS)
This is a chorus with independent taps for left/center/right, adding depth and spa-
ciousness to your sound.
3. CLASSIC FLANGER (CL FLANG)
This models a classic analog anger.
4. BI CHORUS (BI CHORS)
This is a chorus model unique to the AX3000B. It provides two chorus units, CHO-
RUS 1 and CHORUS 2, and lets you connect the two units not only in series or in
parallel, but also to synchronize or de-synchronize the two LFOs. It produces a
variety of tones that cover a range from wonderfully spacious sounds to bizarre
anger-like sounds with complex modulation.
NOTE: This will not function if MODE is set to P2 or P3.
[3] TIME 0.010.0 Adjusts the delay time.
[5] MIX 0.010.0 * Adjusts the mix level of the effect.
[3] MANUAL 1.010.0 * Adjusts the center frequency of the sweep. If
DEPTH is set to 10, MANUAL will not func-
tion.
[5] MIX 0.010.0 * Adjusts the mix amount of the effect.
CONTROL switch FLN TRIG If you set the FLN TRIG: CONTROL switch
setting to FLN TRIG, the LFO will be reset
to the position specied by OFFSET when-
ever you operate the switch. (p.44 Control
switch settings)
[1] DEPTH 0.010.0 * Adjusts the modulation depth of CHORUS 1/2.
[2] SPEED 1 0.110.0[Hz] * Adjusts the modulation speed of CHORUS 1.
[3] SPEED 2 0.110.0[Hz] * Adjusts the modulation speed of CHORUS 2.
[4] RESO 0.010.0 * Adjusts the amount of resonance for CHO-
RUS 1/2.
[5] MODE Species the connection and LFO for CHO-
RUS 1/2.
S: CHORUS 1/2 are connected in series.
P1: CHORUS 1/2 are connected in parallel.
P2: CHORUS 1/2 are connected in parallel, and
their LFOs are synchronized.
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NOTE: If P2 or P3 is selected, the speed is adjusted by the SPEED 1 (value knob 2).
5. DUO PHASE (DUO PHAS)
This is an amazing phaser that provides two six-stage phasers; PHASER 1 and
PHASER 2. They can be connected in series (to make a pseudo-twelve-stage
phaser!) or in parallel, and you can also synchronize or de-synchronize the two
LFOs.
NOTE: This will not function if MODE is set to S2, P2, or P3.
NOTE: If P2 or P3 is selected, the speed is adjusted by the SPEED 1 (value knob
2).
6. TEXTREM
This models an legendary tremolo circuit. You can adjust the SPREAD setting to
produce a panning effect that extends to left and right.
P3: CHORUS 1/2 are connected in parallel, and
their LFOs are synchronized in opposite
phase (Stereo mode).
[1] DEPTH 0.010.0 * Adjusts the modulation depth of PHASER 1/2.
[2] SPEED 1 0.110.0[Hz] * Adjusts the modulation speed of PHASER 1.
[3] SPEED 2 0.110.0[Hz] * Adjusts the modulation speed of PHASER 2.
[4] RESO 0.010.0 * Adjusts the amount of resonance for
PHASER 1/2.
[5] MODE Species the connection and LFO for
PHASER 1/2.
S1: PHASER 1/2 are connected in series.
S2: PHASER 1/2 are connected in series and
their LFOs are synchronized to create a
pseudo-twelve-stage phaser.
P1: PHASER 1/2 are connected in parallel.
P2: PHASER 1/2 are connected in parallel, and
their LFOs are synchronized (Stereo mode).
P3: PHASER 1/2 are connected in parallel, and
their LFOs are synchronized in opposite
phase (Stereo mode).
[1] DEPTH 0.010.0 * Adjusts the tremolo depth.
[2] SPEED 1.010.0[Hz] * Adjusts the tremolo speed.
[4] SPREAD 0.010.0 Adjusts the left/right spaciousness.
[5] LEVEL 1.010.0 * Compensates the output level.
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7. ROTARY
This models a stereo rotary speaker. When you adjust the speed, it will take a cer-
tain amount of time for the specied speed to be reached just like on an actual
rotary speaker. This is because it takes several seconds for the motor that creates
the rotation to accelerate or decelerate.
8. PITCH SHIFTER (PITCH)
This is a pitch shifter with a range of two octaves up or down, rivaling sophisticated
rack-mounted signal processors.
NOTE: If you assign the PITCH knob to the expression pedal, you can use the
pedal to control the pitch change. (p.41 Using the expression pedal to control param-
eters)
[2] SPEED 1 0.110.0[Hz] * Adjusts the rotational speed of the speaker. If
you assign ROT SPD to the CONTROL
switch, this will be the SLOW speed. This
knob is effective even if youre not using the
CONTROL switch. (p.44 Control switch set-
tings)
[4] SPEED 2 0.110.0[Hz] * Adjusts the rotational speed of the speaker. If
you assign ROT SPD to the CONTROL
switch, this will be the FAST speed. This
knob will not function if youre not using the
CONTROL switch. (p.44 Control switch set-
tings)
[5] ACCEL 1.010.0 * Adjusts the time it takes for the rotational
speed to change. With higher settings, the
change will take more time.
CONTROL switch ROT SPD If you select ROT SPD as the CONTROL
switch setting, the rotation speed will alter-
nate between SLOW/FAST (SPEED 1/
SPEED 2) each time you press the CON-
TROL switch. This lets you control the effect
just as on an actual rotary speaker. (p.44
Control switch settings)
[1] PITCH 24+24 * Adjusts the pitch in semitone steps.
[2] FINE 50+50 * Adjusts the pitch in one-cent units.
[3] TRACKING10150 [ms] Adjusts the tracking of the pitch shifter (i.e.,
how closely it will follow). Shorter settings are
effective if the PITCH setting is close to 0,
and longer settings are effective if the PITCH
setting is close to +/24. While listening to
the pitch-shifted sound, adjust this so that
playing is easier.
[4] DIRECT 0.010.0 * Adjusts the level of the direct sound.
[5] EFFECT 0.010.0 * Adjusts the level of the effect.
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9. RANDOM STEP FILTER (RND FILT)
This lter randomly changes the peak frequency.
10. FILTRON
This is an envelope controlled lter a lter that opens and closes according to
the bass input. By assigning the MANUAL knob to the expression pedal you can
simulate Korgs classic TRAVELER pedal.
NOTE: If you assign the expression pedal to the MANUAL knob, the DEPTH (value
knob 1) will have no effect.
11. TALK MOD
This is a envelope-controlled talking modulator that varies the character of the
voice according to the input of your bass.
HINT: If you assign the MANUAL knob to the expression pedal, youll be able to
control the vowel sound from the pedal. In this case, DEPTH (value knob 1) will
have no effect.
[3] MANUAL 1.010.0 * Adjusts the center frequency.
[5] MIX 0.010.0 * Adjusts the mix level of the effect.
[1] DEPTH 0.010.0 * Adjusts the depth of the effect.
[2] ATTACK 1.010.0 * Adjusts the speed of response.
[3] MANUAL 1.010.0 * Sets the cutoff frequency. If DEPTH is set to
10, MANUAL will not function.
[5] SENS/POL 0u10u, 0d10d Adjusts the sensitivity of response to the
bass volume.
[1] DEPTH 0.010.0 * Adjusts the depth of operation.
[2] ATTACK 1.010.0 * Adjusts the speed of response.
[3] MANUAL 1.010.0 * Adjusts the vocal character. If DEPTH is set
to 10, MANUAL will not function.
[4] TYPE A-EO-U Selects one of the following transitions
between vowels.
A-E, A-I, A-O, A-U, E-I, E-O, E-
U, I-O, I-U, O-U
[5] SENS/POL 0u10u, 0d10d Adjusts the sensitivity of response to the
bass volume, and the direction of movement.
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E. DELAY EFFECTS
Here you can select one of 11 delay-type effects.
1. ECHO PLUS
This models one of the most respected analogue tape echo machines ever made.
In the original, the echo is produced by a playback head and the exact delay
time is set by varying the motor speed. Many professionals prefer these lo-
units because of the warm, dark echoes they produce.
2. MULTI HEAD (MULTI HD)
This is a model of a tape echo unit boasting three playback heads. The echo from
each head (A, B, C) has its own feedback loop, letting you create warm and com-
plex multitap echo effects.
3. ANALOG DELAY (ANLG DL)
This models an analog delay that used a bucket-brigade device (BBD) instead of a
tape mechanism and was known for its compactness and reliability. It is character-
ized by a warmly distorted sound.
[1] TIME 262700[ms] * Sets the delay time.
[2] FEEDBACK 0.010.0 * Adjusts the amount of feedback.
[3] TONE 1.010.0 * Adjusts the tone of the delay.
[4] LO DAMP 0.010.0 * Adjusts the amount of low-frequency attenu-
ation.
[5] MIX 0.010.0 * Adjusts the mix amount of the delay.
[1] TIME 12700[ms] Sets the delay time.
[4] MODE Species the combination of heads that will
be used.
1: Use one head (C).
2: Use two heads (A, B).
3: Use two heads (B, C).
4: Use two heads (A, C).
5: Use three heads (A, B, C).
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4. MOD DELAY (MOD DLY)
This models Korgs rst digital delay, the SDD-3000. You can also use this to produce
chorus or anger-like effects by setting a short TIME and using the LFO to modulate it.
5. SWEEP DELAY (SWEEP DL)
This also models the SDD-3000. Here you can use the envelope of your bass sig-
nal to control the DELAY TIME, and by setting a short TIME and raising the FEED-
BACK you can produce a distinctive anger effect. Even with conventional settings
of TIME, you can produce unique effects that would not be possible with an LFO.
6. 2TAP DELAY (2TAP DLY)
This is a multi-tap delay that models the Korg DL8000R digital multi-tap delay unit.
Two delays with differing delay times are assigned to L and R, turning a mono
input into stereo. This can also be used as a ping-pong delay.
[4] SPEED 0.110[Hz] * Adjusts the modulation speed.
[4] SENS 0.010.0 * Adjusts the sensitivity at which the effect
responds to the volume of your bass.
[4] TAP TIME 0.010.0 Species the right delay time as a proportion of
the left delay time.
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7. CROSS DELAY (CROSS DL)
This models a Korg DL8000R delay unit set to cross-feedback between LR and RL.
HINT: Ducking is an effect that automatically lowers the volume of the delay
sound when you play your bass loudly; this lets the phrase you play come through
more clearly.
8. RHYTHM DELAY (RHYTM DL)
This provides a DL8000R function in which the TIME of two DELAY taps is auto-
matically set according to the RHYTHM you specify.
9. HOLD DELAY (HOLD DLY)
If you assign HOLD DLY to the CONTROL switch, youll be able to hold the delay
delayed sound.
HINT: When you select HOLD DELAY, the control switch will automatically be
assigned to HOLD DLY.
[1] TIME 11350[ms] Species the delay time.
[3] TONE 1.010.0 * Adjusts the tone of the feedback.
[4] DUCKING 0.010.0 * Adjusts the sensitivity of ducking relative to the
volume of the bass.
[5] MIX 0.010.0 * Adjusts the mix level of the delay.
[4] RHYTHM 1, 2, 11 Species the two-tap rhythm delay when the
delay time is set to quarter-note timing. For
some settings, only one tap is used.
[5] MIX 0.010.0 * Adjusts the mix amount of the delay sound.
CONTROL switchHOLD DLY If you select HOLD DLY for the CONTROL
switch, the delay sound will be held when you
turn on the switch.
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10. REVERSE DELAY (REVRS DL)
This is a DIGITAL DELAY that plays the delayed sound backwards. You can get
some really cool results by playing long notes in a legato fashion.
11. FREEZ
This effect assigns FREEZ to the CONTROL switch. When you press the CON-
TROL switch, the sound you had been playing just before that moment will be
held. While this sound is being held, the direct sound will not be output. Press the
CONTROL switch once again to release the effect.
HINT: When you select FREEZ, the control switch will automatically be assigned to
FREEZ.
[5] MIX 0.010.0 * Adjusts the mix balance between the delay
sound and direct sound. With a setting of 10
you will hear only the delay effect.
[1] TIME 12700[ms] Species the freeze length.
[5] MIX 0.010.0 * Adjusts the mix level of the freeze effect.
CONTROL switchFREEZ If you select FREEZ for the CONTROL switch,
the FREEZ function will be turned on when you
turn on the switch.
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F. REVERB EFFECTS
Here you can select one of 11 reverb-type effects.
The parameters of the reverb effect are the same for all types.
NOTE: This table applies to the following 11 reverb effects.
1. SLAP
This models the reverb of a very small space with short reverberation.
2. SPRING
This models a spring reverb unit that produces reverberation using a vibrating
spring.
3. BOUNCE
This models a spring reverb that produces a higher-density reverberation.
4. PLATE
This models a type of reverb unit that works by vibrating a metal plate instead of a
spring. It is adjusted to a fairly short reverb time. This reverberation is character-
ized by a rapid attack, and is suitable for percussive playing.
5. GARAGE
This reverb models the dense reverberation typical of a garage.
6. CHAMBER
This reverb model was captured by placing a speaker and mic in an echo chamber
(a specially-designed room used in the past by recording studios). This model
reproduces the reverberation of a mild-sounding echo chamber.
[1] TIME 1.010.0 * Sets the reverb time. The relation between this
setting and the actual length of reverberation
will differ depending on the reverb type.
[2] LO DAMP 0.010.0 * Adjusts the attenuation of the low-frequency
range.
[3] HI DAMP 0.010.0 * Adjusts the attenuation of the high-frequency
range.
[4] PRE DLY 070[ms] Sets the initial delay before the reverberation
begins. By adjusting this setting you can clarify
the denition of the original sound.
[6] MIX 0.010.0 * Adjusts the mix amount of the reverb.
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7. CANYON
This reverb model produces the type of reverberation that is characteristic of a
canyon.
8. ROOM
This models the reverberation of a typical room, with numerous early reections.
9. STUDIO
This models the reverberation of a large room.
10. HALL
This models the reverberation of a concert hall with numerous echoes.
11. ARENA
This models a concert hall with smooth and dense reverberation.
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Using the expression pedal to
control parameters
EXPRESSION PEDAL SETTINGS
EXPRESSION TARGET QUICK ASSIGN
Heres a very easy and convenient way to set the expression target.
As an example, use the MODULATION selector to choose PITCH SHIFTER. So
that the effect will be easy to hear, well initialize the PITCH SHIFTER. If PITCH
SHIFTER is already selected, turn the selector to choose a different effect, and
then re-select PITCH SHIFTER.
When youre editing PITCH SHIFTER, turn value knob 1 or use the / buttons
to make the name display show PITCH; the icon will appear. If in this state
you press and hold (for one second) the EXP/CTL button, the name display will
indicate COMPLETE. The PITCH parameter has now been assigned to the
expression pedal, letting you control the amount of PITCH SHIFT. At this time, the
icon will appear in the LCD display. If you want to make more detailed set-
tings, you can press the EXP/CTL button and set the minimum value (EXP MIN,
value knob 2) and maximum value (EXP MAX, value knob 3) of the target range.
NOTE: If you change the effect type of a parameter that is assigned to the expres-
sion target (i.e., to be controlled by the expression pedal), the target will be initial-
ized to a setting of --OFF--. (However, D/INPUT, R/INPUT are exceptions.)
HINT: If youve selected VOX WAH as the pre-effect type, P/MANUAL (wah posi-
tion) is automatically assigned to the expression pedal. In this case if you change
the pre-effect back to another type without performing any other operation, the Tar-
get, Min, and Max settings will automatically revert to their previous state. However
if a pre-effect parameter was the target, it will be set to --OFF-- rather than revert
to its previous state.
NOTE: When you change the expression target, the MIN and MAX values will be
initialized.
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SETTING THE EXPRESSION TARGET
Here are the items you can set.
When youve pressed the EXP/CTL button to make it blink, youll be able to set the
following items by turning value knobs 13.
NOTE: You can set the above items individually for each program. If you switch to a
different program or turn off the power without saving, any changes youve made
will be lost.
Using the same example we described earlier when explaining Quick Assign,
heres how to assign the expression pedal to control the PITCH parameter of the
PITCH SHIFTER modulation effect.
1. Use the MODULATION selector to select PITCH SHIFTER. If PITCH
SHIFTER is already selected, turn the selector to choose a different effect, and
then re-select PITCH SHIFTER.
NOTE: If you change the effect type of a parameter that is assigned to the expres-
sion target, the target will be initialized to a setting of --OFF--. (However, D/
INPUT, R/INPUT are exceptions.)
HINT: If youve set the Pre-effect type to WAH, the P/MANUAL (wah position) will
automatically be assigned to expression. If you then set the Pre-effect to a different
type without making any further settings, the target setting will also automatically
return to the former setting.
2. Press the EXP/CTL switch.
3. Either press the (R) switch or turn value knob 1 to make the value display indi-
cate EP.
4. Use the L/M buttons or turn value knob 1 to make the name display read M/
PITCH. The PITCH parameter of the PITCH SHIFTER effect has now been
assigned to the expression pedal. Also, the icon will appear in the LCD
display.
NOTE: Unlike other parameters, PITCH is not edited when you control it from the
expression pedal. This is so that the pitch will change smoothly even when MIN
and MAX are set to values that are close to each other (i.e., when youve made set-
tings so that the pedal produces only a small amount of pitch change).
NOTE: Nothing will be controlled if the target effect is --OFF--.
*/######: EXP expression target (value display indicates EP) Value knob 1
EXP MIN: EXP (expression pedal) target range (minimum value) Value knob 2
EXP MAX: EXP (expression pedal) target range (maximum value) Value knob 3
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The expression pedal target is indicated as follows.
*/######
*: Target category
######: Target parameter
Examples
In addition to the examples weve shown here, a wide variety of expression tar-
gets provided for each effect model can be freely assigned to the expression
pedals.
If desired, you can make more detailed settings.
NOTE: For --OFF--, VOLUME, M/PITCH, D/INPUT, and R/INPUT, operat-
ing the expression pedal does not edit the parameter.
5. Turn value knob 2 to make the name display read EXP MIN. Here you can
specify the PITCH value for when the pedal is at the minimum position (pedal
back). Use value knob 2 or the L/M buttons to adjust the setting.
6. Turn value knob 3 to make the name display read EXP MAX. Here you can
specify the PITCH value for when the pedal is at the maximum position (pedal
forward). Use value knob 3 or the L/M buttons to adjust the setting.
When you operate the expression pedal, the target parameter will change
within the range you specied here.
NOTE: When you change the expression target, the MIN and MAX values will be
initialized.
7. Press the EXIT switch to return to the mode you were in.
NOTE: The changes you make will not be preserved in the internal memory unless
you store the program.
--OFF-- --- OFF (controls nothing)
VOLUME --- Volume pedal
P/DIRECT --- DIRECT (mix amount of original sound)
for a pre-effect (e.g., OCTAVE)
M/SPEED --- (*: M (modulation)) SPEED of a modulation effect
D/INPUT --- (*: D (delay)) Input level of a delay effect
R/MIX --- (*: R (reverb)) MIX (mix amount of reverb sound) of a
reverb effect
A/GAIN --- (*: A (drive/amp)) GAIN of drive/amp model
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CONTROL SWITCH SETTINGS
You can make the following control switch settings independently for each program.
Press the EXP/CTL button and use value knob 5 to select the effect you want to
control.
SWITCHING EACH EFFECT ON/OFF
NOTE: The CONTROL switch LEDs indicate the on/off status.
USING TAP TEMPO TO SET A PARAMETER
NOTE: The CONTROL switch LED will blink at the tempo you specify.
NOTE: The maximum tap interval is 10 seconds.
EFFECT CONTROL
NOTE: If you havent selected an applicable effect, nothing will be controlled.
HINT: When you set the delay effect type to HOLD DELAY or FREEZ, the con-
trol switch will automatically be assigned to HOLD DLY or FREEZ. In this case,
the target will automatically return to its original setting if you change the delay
effect to another type without performing any other operation.
I/ON OFF External effect insertion on/off
P/ON OFF Pre-effect on/off
A/ON OFF Drive/Amp model on/off
M/ON OFF Modulation effect on/off
D/ON OFF Delay effect on/off
R/ON OFF Reverb effect on/off
MOD TAP Use TAP TEMPO to set the SPEED parameter of the
modulation effect
DLY TAP Use TAP TEMPO to set the TIME parameter of the delay
effect
FLN TRIG LFO START TRIGGER of the CLASSIC FLANGER effect
ROT SPD SPEED SW of the ROTARY effect
HOLD DLY HOLD of the HOLD DELAY effect
FREEZ ON of the FREEZ effect
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CONTROLLING ESS
NOTE: ESS TAP1, ESS TAP2, and ESS TRIG will do nothing if the SPEED of the
step effect is set to PEdL.
NOTE: ESS CTL2, ESS TAP1, ESS TAP2, and ESS TRIG will do nothing if ESS is
turned off.
NOTE: For ESS TAP1 and ESS TAP2, the CONTROL switch LED will blink at the
specied tempo.
ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY OF THE PEDAL
If you notice that advancing the AX3000Bs expression pedal does not reach the full
effect or volume even when the Min and Max parameters are set to the minimum
and maximum settings, or that returning the expression pedal does not reach the
minimum effect or volume, you will need to perform the following adjustment so that
the AX3000Bs expression pedal will be able to reach its full range of operation.
NOTE: When adjusting the sensitivity, you should use your hand to operate the
pedal. Accurate adjustment may not be possible if you use your foot.
1. Turn the power OFF.
2. While holding down the EXP/CTL button and the L button, turn the power on.
The name display indicates EXP MAX.
3. Slowly return the expression pedal toward yourself (pedal back), and take your
hand off the pedal when it stops.
NOTE: If you decide to cancel the calibration procedure, press the EXIT button.
4. Press the WRITE button. The name display indicates EXP MIN.
ESS CTL1 Turn ESS on/off
ESS CTL2 Turn the effect being controlled by ESS on/off
ESS TAP1 Use tap tempo to specify the duration until the next step
ESS TAP2 Use tap tempo to specify the length from step 1 until the
last step (if in Alternate mode, the length of one cycle
back to step 1)
ESS TRIG The sequence will begin from step 1
Press slowly
Name display
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5. Slowly advance the expression pedal away from yourself (pedal forward), and
take your hand off the pedal when it stops.
6. Press the WRITE button.
The name display will indicate COMPLETE for one second, and then the
AX3000B will return to normal operation.
If the sensitivity could not be adjusted correctly, the name display will indicate
ERROR, and will then continuously indicate EXP MAX. Repeat the procedure
from step 3.
NOTE: If you are still unable to adjust the sensitivity after repeated attempts, it is
possible that the AX3000B has malfunctioned. Please contact a nearby dealer.
Name display
Returns slowly
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Using ESS to control a parameter
SS (Expression Step Sequencer) controls a variety of effect parameters
in a stepwise fashion, letting you control your sound in completely new
ways. For example, you can use the step sequencer to control the SPEED
parameter of a modulation effect to create complex modulation that would not
have been possible until now. You can control the MANUAL parameter of the VOX
WAH or FILTRON effects to produce stepped-wah sounds, or control the PITCH of
the PITCH SHIFTER effect to create arpeggio-like effects.
The AX3000Bs ESS function operates between the expression pedal and the tar-
get parameter you specify. When you activate ESS, the sequencer will control the
target parameter that you specied for the expression pedal, and the expression
pedal will control the ESS.
ESS PARAMETERS
[1] SPEED PEdL, 0.5100 Adjusts the speed of the sequencer. Higher values
produce faster speeds. If you select PEdL, youll
be able to use the pedal position to switch steps.
[2] SMOOTH 0.010.0 Species the smoothness of the steps. Lower val-
ues will cause the parameter to change abruptly,
and higher values will make the parameter change
smoothly.
[3] STEPMODE 2-F, 3-F,,,2-A,,,2-A.,,,2-r,,,2-F1,,,2-A1,,,2-A.1,,,8-A.1
(LAST STEP-MODE) Indicates the number of steps and what will hap-
pen after the last step.
*-#(1) The display indicates *: LAST STEP number, #: Mode, 1: 1-shot.
<Examples>
4-F (4 step forward) Repeatedly advance from step 1 to step 4 .
(12341234 ... etc.)
4-A (4 step alternate) Repeatedly advance from step 1 to step 4 and
then back to step 1. (1234321234321 ... etc.)
4-A. (4 step alternate 2) Repeatedly advance from step 1 to step 4 and
then back to step 1. (123443211234 ... etc.)
4-r (4 step random) Randomly select a step 1 through 4.
(241324122 ... etc.)
4-F1 (4 step forward,1-shot) Advance from step 1 to step 4, and then stop.
(1234)
4-A1 (4 step alternate,
1-shot)
Advance from step 1 to step 4, then back to step 1
and stop. (1234321)
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HINT: In the ESS display, a corresponding number of LEDs 18 will light green to
indicate the last step you specify here.
NOTE: If you selected a 1 shot mode (*-#1), the parameter will return to the
value specied by the setting of the effect when the steps have been completed.
HINT: When setting the STEP, you can use the / buttons to move through
steps 18, and the L/M buttons to edit the value at each step.
SPECIFYING THE TARGET PARAMETER CONTROLLED BY ESS
Specify the target parameter controlled by ESS in the same way that you specify
the target parameter controlled by the expression pedal.
HINT: For details, refer to Expression pedal settings on p.40.
If a target parameter is already assigned to the expression pedal, that target
parameter will be controlled (by the sequencer).
EXAMPLE ESS SETTINGS
In this example, well assume that youve made expression pedal settings to
assign the PITCH parameter of the PITCH SHIFTER as the target parameter.
Before you continue, assign the PITCH parameter of the PITCH SHIFTER as the
target parameter for the expression pedal (see p.40).
1. Press the EXP STEP SEQ button to activate ESS.
2. Set value knob 1 SPEED to PEdL; this will stop the sequencer.
3. Use value knob 3 to specify how the sequencer will operate. For this example,
choose 8-A. so that the sequencer will cycle through steps 18 and then 81.
4. Specify the value for each step. First use value knob 4 to set STEP to 1, and
then use value knob 5 to specify a VALUE of 0.
5. Repeat the above action for each step 2 through 8, and set these steps to val-
ues of 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 12 respectively.
6. When youve nished making settings, try turning value knob 4. Relative to the
pitch of your bass sound, the pitch will change in a sequence of C, D, E, F, G,
A, B, and C.
7. Use value knob 1 to adjust the SPEED; the sequencer will run. The eight ESS
display LEDs located at the left of the pedal will light red in synchronization
with the sequencer.
4-A.1 (4 step alternate 2,
1-shot)
Advance from step 1 to step 4, then back to step 1
and stop. (12344321)
[4], [5] STEP 18 Use value knob 4 to specify the step that you want
to edit, and use value knob 5 to specify the value
at that step.
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8. As appropriate for the SPEED setting, adjust the SMOOTH setting (value knob
2) to specify how smoothly the steps change.
HINT: Use the expression pedal to control the speed of the sequencer. If the SPEED
parameter is set to PEdL, you can use the expression pedal to control the step.
HINT: If you advance the expression pedal all the way forward to press the switch
located underneath the pedal, the effect assigned to the target parameter will be
switched on/off.
When youve nished making settings, save (write) the program.
To specify the MIN and MAX settings of the sequence speed controlled by the
expression pedal, activate ESS and press the EXP/CTL button; then use MIN-
SPEED (value knob 2) and MAX SPEED (value knob 3) to specify the minimum
and maximum settings.
USING THE CONTROL SWITCH TO OPERATE ESS
You can use the control switch to control ESS operations such as start and stop.
To do so, press the EXP/CTL button, and use value knob 5 to select one of the fol-
lowing ways in which the control switch will control the ESS.
NOTE: ESS TAP1, ESS TAP2, and ESS TRIG will have no effect if the ESS SPEED
parameter is set to PEdL.
NOTE: ESS CTL, ESS TAP1, ESS TAP2, and ESS TRIG will have no effect if ESS
is turned off.
NOTE: For ESS TAP1 and ESS TAP2, the CONTROL switch LED will blink at the
specied tempo.
NOTE: If youve selected ESS CTL1 (or CTL2), and LAST STEP-MODE is 1-shot
(*-#1), the sequence will begin from step 1 each time you press the control
switch, and ESS (or the corresponding effect) will automatically turn off when the
last step is completed. If you press the control switch while the steps are still pro-
ceeding, the sequence will re-start from step 1.
NOTE: If youve selected ESS TAP1 or ESS TAP2, and LAST STEP-MODE is 1-
shot, the sequence will begin from step 1 each time you press the control switch.
ESS CTL1 Turn ESS on/off
ESS CTL2 Turn the effect being controlled on/off
ESS TAP1 Use tap tempo to specify the time to the next step
ESS TAP2 Use tap tempo to specify the time from step 1 to the last
step
ESS TRIG Start the sequence from step 1
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Control via MIDI
IDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and is a world-wide
standard for exchanging various types of musical data between electronic
musical instruments and computers. When MIDI cables are used to con-
nect two or more MIDI devices, performance data can be exchanged between the
devices, even if they were made by different manufacturers.
The AX3000B can use MIDI to communicate in the following ways with another
MIDI device. You can:
Operate the AX3000B to switch programs on an external MIDI device, or switch
the AX3000Bs programs from an external MIDI device. Program change
Operate a connected optional foot controller to control an external MIDI device,
or use an external MIDI device to control the AX3000Bs volume or effects.
Control change
Use the Sound Editor to edit parameters. Parameter change
Backup (save) and restore (load) the AX3000B program data. Backing up
and restoring program data
NOTE: In order to do the above things, you need to use a MIDI cable to connect
the AX3000B and your external MIDI device, and set the MIDI channels appropri-
ately. Connecting a MIDI device or computer, Setting the MIDI channel
NOTE: If your external MIDI device does not recognize certain types of MIDI mes-
sages, those messages cannot be used for control. Check the MIDI implementa-
tion chart of the AX3000B and of your external MIDI device.
CONNECTING A MIDI DEVICE OR COMPUTER
If you want to control an external MIDI device from the AX3000B, connect a MIDI
cable from the AX3000Bs MIDI OUT jack to the MIDI IN jack of your external MIDI
device.
If you want to control the AX3000B from a MIDI sequencer or other external MIDI
device, connect a MIDI cable from your external MIDI devices MIDI OUT jack to
the AX3000Bs MIDI IN jack.
When you connect the AX3000B to a MIDI sequencer or sound editor, data will
normally be sent in both directions, so you will need to connect MIDI cables from
the AX3000Bs MIDI OUT jack to the external MIDI devices MIDI IN jack and then
from the devices MIDI OUT jack to AX3000Bs MIDI IN jack.
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MIDI IN MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
To a MIDI sequencer/computer MIDI interface
NOTE: You will need a MIDI inter-
face in order to connect your com-
puter with AX3000B.
Some MIDI interfaces are not able
to transmit or receive MIDI exclu-
sive messages correctly.
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SETTING THE MIDI CHANNEL (GLOBAL MIDI CH)
In order to exchange data with an external MIDI device, your AX3000Bs MIDI
channel must match the MIDI channel of your external MIDI device. Heres how to
set the MIDI channel.
1. Press the GLOBAL button.
2. The name display will show MIDI CH. If a different parameter is selected,
press the / buttons to change the display.
3. Use the value knob 1 or the L/M buttons to set your AX3000Bs MIDI channel.
4. Set the MIDI channel of your connected external MIDI device.
HINT: For details on how to set the MIDI channel of your external MIDI device, refer
to its owners manual.
PROGRAM CHANGE (GLOBAL PCHG OUT)
When you switch programs on the AX3000B, a program change message is trans-
mitted from the MIDI OUT jack, causing an external MIDI device to switch pro-
grams. Similarly, when the AX3000B receives a program change message, its
program will switch automatically.
Heres how you can specify whether a program change message will be transmit-
ted from the MIDI OUT jack when you switch programs on your AX3000B.
NOTE: Program change numbers not used by the AX3000B will be ignored. For
details on the range of program change numbers used by the AX3000B, refer to
End of this manual.
2. Press the / buttons to make the name display show PCHG OUT.
3. Specify whether program change messages will be transmitted. Use value
knob 1 or the L/M buttons to make the desired setting.
OFF: Program change messages will not be transmitted.
On: Program change messages will be transmitted.
CONTROL CHANGE (GLOBAL CCHG I/O)
When you operate the EXPRESSION pedal, Control switch or program switches of
the AX3000B, control change messages will be transmitted. This means that func-
tions for the corresponding control change numbers on an external MIDI device can
be controlled in realtime.
Similarly, when the AX3000B receives control change messages from an external
MIDI device, it will be controlled in the same way as if its own foot controller were
operated.
For a list of the functions that can be controlled from an external MIDI device, refer to
step 4.
Here you can specify whether the AX3000B will transmit and receive control change
messages.
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2. Press the / buttons to make the name display read CCHG I/O.
3. Specify whether all control change messages will be transmitted or received.
Use value knob 1 or the L/M buttons to make your choice.
On allows transmitting and receiving. OFF disables transmitting and receiv-
ing.
NOTE: If this setting is OFF, no control change messages will be transmitted or
received even if you specify individual control change numbers in step 4.
4. Simultaneously press both / buttons to access the screen where you can
set control numbers individually. Use the / buttons to select each control-
ler.
The controllers will be selected in the following order.
5. For each controller, specify whether the AX3000B will transmit and receive con-
trol change messages. If you want the AX3000B to transmit and receive mes-
sages for a controller, specify the control change number. Select a controller,
and use value knob 1 or the L/M buttons to make the desired setting.
OFF: Control change messages will not be transmitted or received.
CC00CC95: When you operate a controller, messages of the specied
control change number 0095 will be transmitted. Similarly, the AX3000B will
be controlled when it receives messages of the same control change number
from an external MIDI device.
6. To return to the screen where you specify transmit or receive for all control
change messages, press both / buttons simultaneously.
PARAMETER CHANGE (GLOBAL SYEX OUT)
When you operate the AX3000Bs knobs or buttons to edit the value of a parame-
ter, system exclusive such as parameter changes are transmitted.
If you want the AX3000Bs parameters to be transmitted to an external device, turn
the SYEX OUT setting On. Normally, you will turn SYEX OUT on when using
the Sound Editor.
This setting species whether the AX3000B will transmit parameter changes.
2. Press the / buttons to make the name display read SYEX OUT.
EXP PDL Expression pedal control
CTL PDL Control switch (pedal) on/off
PRE FX PRE FX effect on/off
D/AMP FX DRIVE/AMP effect on/off
MOD FX MODULATION effect on/off
DELAY FX DELAY effect on/off
REVRB FX REVERB effect on/off
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3. Specify whether parameter change messages will be transmitted. Use value
knob 1 or the L/M buttons to make your choice.
NOTE: When the AX3000B receives parameter changes or other system exclusive
messages, its parameters, modes, or program numbers will change regardless
of the SYEX OUT setting.
BACKING UP AND RESTORING PROGRAM DATA (GLOBAL
DUMP CUR, DUMP ALL)
All of the AX3000Bs data (including its programs) can be transmitted and received
in the form of system exclusive messages. Exchanging this type of data with an
external device via system exclusive messages is known as a data dump. By per-
forming a data dump, the AX3000B programs you created can be backed up
(saved) on an external device such as a MIDI data ler or a sequencer that is able
to transmit and receive system exclusive messages. Then when necessary, you
can re-transmit that data back to the AX3000B to restore it. This provides a way for
you to organize large numbers of programs. You can also use this method to copy
program data between two connected AX3000Bs.
You can transfer program data in one of two ways; one program at a time, or all pro-
grams at once. When you transmit all programs at once, all of the AX3000Bs data
will also be transmitted, including Dump settings and MIDI settings.
NOTE: You can transmit data dumps regardless of the SYEX OUT setting. In fact, if
you want to transfer program data between two AX3000Bs, we recommend that you
turn the SYEX OUT setting OFF. If SYEX OUT is On, operating the knobs or
other controls may change the parameters of the other AX3000B in unintended ways.
BACKING UP
1. Connect the AX3000Bs MIDI OUT to the MIDI IN of the device that will receive
the data dump.
2. If you want to transmit only one program, use Program Select Mode to select
the program you want to transmit.
4. Press the / buttons to make the name display read DUMP CUR or
DUMP ALL.
DUMP CUR (Dump current program data): The data of the currently selected
program will be dumped. If you are editing the program (and have not yet
saved it), the current settings will be transmitted.
DUMP ALL (Dump all data): All of the AX3000Bs data will be dumped.
5. Put the receiving device in a mode in which it can record the data dump.
NOTE: For details, refer to the owners manual of the device that will receive the
data dump.
OFF: Parameter change messages will not be transmitted.
On: Parameter change messages will be transmitted.
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6. Press the AX3000Bs WRITE button to begin transmitting. When transmitting is
completed, the display will indicate COMPLETE, and you will return to the
screen of step 4. (While DUMP ALL is being transmitted, the display will indi-
cate SEND.)
NOTE: While data is being transmitted, do not touch the buttons or knobs of the
AX3000B or its foot controller, and never turn off the power.
RESTORING
1. Connect the transmitting devices MIDI OUT to the AX3000Bs MIDI IN.
2. Set the transmitting MIDI device and the AX3000B to the same MIDI channel.
If the AX3000B will be receiving data that was previously transmitted to the
external MIDI device, select the same MIDI channel as was used when trans-
mitting.
3. Transmit the data dump from the external device.
While the AX3000B is receiving all data, its display will indicate RECEIVE.
When reception has been successfully completed, it will indicate COM-
PLETE. If an error occurs, the display will indicate ERROR; in this case, try
transmitting the data again.
NOTE: For details, refer to the owners manual of the device that will be transmit-
ting the data dump.
NOTE: While data is being transmitted, dont touch the AX3000Bs buttons, pedals,
or knobs, and never turn off the power.
4. If you received data for a single program, select the save-destination bank and
program, and save the data. (p.19)
NOTE: The program data will not be written into the AX3000Bs program memory
unless you store it.
HINT: If the AX3000B receives all data, all of its data will be overwritten automati-
cally. However, the data currently being edited (i.e., the edit buffer) will not be
affected.
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Restoring the Factory Preset
Programs
eres how you can restore the AX3000Bs programs and settings to the
state in which it was shipped from the factory.
NOTE: Executing this procedure will erase all the programs you created and saved
in the AX3000B, and will load the factory-set programs. MIDI settings will also be
initialized. If there are any settings you want to keep, you should rst use the data
dump function to back them up, or use the Program sheet (the fold-out inside the
back cover of this manual) to write down your settings.
1. While holding down the three buttons L/M, and EXIT switch, turn on the
power.
The display will read P and the LED 14 buttons will blink, and the name dis-
play will ask RELOAD? Release the three buttons you were holding down.
2. If at this point you decide that you really dont want to execute this operation,
you can press the EXIT switch.
3. Press the WRITE button. The name display will show LOADING, and the fac-
tory-set data will begin being reloaded.
When reloading has been completed, the name display will indicate COM-
PLETE, and the AX3000B will automatically switch to Program Select Mode.
NOTE: Never turn off the power while this reload operation is occurring.
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Troubleshooting
f you suspect a malfunction, please check the following points rst. If this does
not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or Korg authorized service
center.
1. Power does not turn on
Is the AC adapter connected to the rear panel DC9V jack?
Is the AC adapter plugged into an AC outlet?
Could the AC adapter be damaged?
2. Theres no sound
Is your bass turned up?
Are both ends of your bass cable plugged into the correct jacks?
Is your bass cable working?
Could the rear panel OUTPUT LEVEL knob be turned down?
Check the VOLUME, GAIN, BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE, and PROG LVL settings.
For some amp models, you may not hear any sound from the amp if the BASS,
MIDDLE, and TREBLE settings are low; this is the same behavior as the cir-
cuitry of the original amp.
Are there any effects turned down in volume?
Could an expression pedal be at the minimum position with a parameter such
as DRIVE, LEVEL assigned to it?
Could you have activated the Mute function? Defeat the Mute function as
explained in Tuner (Bypass, Mute) on p.21.
3. You cant hear any effects even though theyre dialed in...
Are the effect LEDs lit?
If an LED is dark, the corresponding effect is off.
Press the category select button to turn on the effect.
Could the modulation DEPTH or the delay/reverb MIX be set to a low value?
Use the category select switch to select the effect, and turn the appropriate
value knobs to adjust the parameters.
Could the effect be bypassed?
Defeat the Bypass function as explained in Tuner (Bypass, Mute) on p.21.
4. Sound is distorted when using SYNTH
Lower the DRIVE/AMP VOLUME or the PROG LVL setting.
5. The sound connected to your bass amp is distorted, or
sounds wrong.
Could AMP/LINE switch be set to Ln (LINE)?
Could LEVEL be raised excessively?
Make the appropriate settings as explained in Basic connections on p.12.
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Specications
NUMBER OF AMP TYPES: 11
NUMBER OF CABINET TYPES: 16
NUMBER OF EFFECTS
PEDAL TYPES: 11
MODULATION TYPES: 11
DELAY TYPES: 11
REVERB TYPES: 11
NOISE REDUCTION: 1
NUMBER OF PROGRAMS: 96 (24 BANKS x 4 CHANNELS)
AUDIO INPUTS
INPUT (Monaural phone jack)
INSERT RETURN (Monaural phone jack)
AUX IN (STEREO MINI)
AUDIO OUTPUTS
OUTPUT x 2 (Monaural phone jack)
INSERT SEND (Monaural phone jack)
PHONES (STEREO MINI)
LEVEL knob (adjusts OUTPUT and PHONES)
S/P DIF OUT (16-bit/44.1 kHz optical connector (IEC60958, EIJA CP-1201))
SIGNAL PROCESSING
A/D conversion: 20bit
D/A conversion: 20bit
Sampling frequency: 44.1kHz
TUNER
TUNING RANGE: A0C7 (27.5 Hz2093 Hz)
TUNER CALIBRATION: A = 438 Hz445 Hz
OTHER
MIDI IN x 1, MIDI OUT x 1, DC9V x 1
Power supply: DC 9 V (included AC adapter )
Dimensions (W x D x H): 500 mm x 241 mm x 72 mm (pedal lowered) / 100 mm
(pedal raised)
19.69 x 9.49 x 2.83 (pedal lowered) / 3.94 (pedal
raised)
WEIGHT: 3.6 kg/7.94 lbs.
INCLUDED ITEMS: Owners manual, AC adapter
* Appearance and specications of this product are subject to change without
notice.
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Appendix
EFFECT PARAMETERS
*: These parameters can be controlled by the expression pedal
PRE FX SENS / DEPTH ATTACK / SPEED MANUAL TYPE / RESONANCE LEVEL / ORDER
COMP SENS * - - - LEVEL *
LIMITER RATIO * ATTACK * THRESHLD - LEVEL *
EXCITER - - MANUAL * TYPE EFFECT *
WAH TRIM OPEN MANUAL * RESO * ORDER
U-VIBE / PHASE DEPTH * SPEED * MANUAL * TYPE ORDER
CHORUS / FLANGER DEPTH * SPEED * MANUAL * RESO * -
OCTAVE - - - DIRECT * EFFECT *
RING MOD - FILTER * OSCFREQ * DIRECT * EFFECT *
FRETLESS DEPTH * - - - -
SLOW ATTACK - ATTACK * - - -
SYNTH DPTH/POL ATTACK * WAVE * RESO * MIX *
DRIVE / AMP VOLUME GAIN / MID FREQ BASS / DIRECT MIDDLE TREBLE / TONE
TUBE OD VOLUME * GAIN * DIRECT * - TONE *
FAT DIST VOLUME * GAIN * DIRECT * - TONE *
ORANGE DIST VOLUME * GAIN * DIRECT * - TONE *
SHRED DIST VOLUME * GAIN * BASS MIDDLE TREBLE
FUZZ VOLUME * GAIN * DIRECT * - TONE *
OCTAFUZZ VOLUME * GAIN * DIRECT * - TONE *
VALVE VOLUME * MID FREQ BASS MIDDLE TREBLE
VALVE2 VOLUME * MID FREQ BASS MIDDLE TREBLE
CLASSIC VOLUME * MID FREQ BASS MIDDLE TREBLE
SCOOPED VOLUME * MID FREQ BASS MIDDLE TREBLE
LA STUDIO VOLUME * MID FREQ BASS MIDDLE TREBLE
GOLD PANEL VOLUME * MID FREQ BASS MIDDLE TREBLE
JAZZ VOLUME * MID FREQ BASS MIDDLE TREBLE
STUDIO VOLUME * GAIN * BASS MIDDLE TREBLE
AC100 VOLUME * GAIN * BASS MIDDLE TREBLE
UK MAJOR VOLUME * GAIN * BASS MIDDLE TREBLE
CABINET TYPE NR PROG LVL
TYPE NR PROG LVL
MODULATION DEPTH / PITCH SPEED / FINE MANUAL / SPEED 2 RESONANCE MIX / MODE
CLASSIC CHORUS DEPTH * SPEED * MANUAL * - MODE
MULTI TAP CHORUS DEPTH * SPEED * TIME - MIX *
CLASSIC FLANGER DEPTH * SPEED * MANUAL * RESO * MIX *
BI CHORUS DEPTH * SPEED1 * SPEED2 * RESO * MODE
DUO PHASE DEPTH * SPEED1 * SPEED2 * RESO * MODE
TEXTREM DEPTH * SPEED * - SPREAD LEVEL *
ROTARY DEPTH * SPEED1 * SPEED2 * - ACCEL *
PITCH SHIFTER PITCH * FINE * TRACKING DIRECT * EFFECT *
RANDOM FILTER DEPTH * SPEED * MANUAL * RESO * MIX *
FILTRON DEPTH * ATTACK * MANUAL * RESO * SENS / POL
TALK MOD DEPTH * ATTACK * MANUAL * TYPE SENS / POL
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ECHO PLUS TIME * FEEDBACK * TONE * LO DAMP * MIX *
MULTI HEAD TIME FEEDBACK * TONE * MODE MIX *
ANALOG DELAY TIME * FEEDBACK * TONE * - MIX *
MOD DELAY TIME * FEEDBACK * TONE * SPEED * MIX *
SWEEP DELAY TIME * FEEDBACK * TONE * SENS * MIX *
2 TAP DELAY TIME FEEDBACK * TONE * TAP TIME MIX *
CROSS DELAY TIME FEEDBACK * TONE * DUCKING * MIX *
RHYTHM DELAY TIME FEEDBACK * TONE * RHYTHM MIX *
HOLD DELAY TIME FEEDBACK * TONE * - MIX *
REVERSE DELAY TIME FEEDBACK * TONE * - MIX
FREEZ TIME - - - MIX *
REVERB TIME LO DAMP HI DAMP PRE DELAY MIX
SLAP TIME * LO DAMP * HI DAMP * PRE DLY MIX *
SPRING TIME * LO DAMP * HI DAMP * PRE DLY MIX *
BOUNCE TIME * LO DAMP * HI DAMP * PRE DLY MIX *
PLATE TIME * LO DAMP * HI DAMP * PRE DLY MIX *
GARAGE TIME * LO DAMP * HI DAMP * PRE DLY MIX *
CHAMBER TIME * LO DAMP * HI DAMP * PRE DLY MIX *
CANYON TIME * LO DAMP * HI DAMP * PRE DLY MIX *
ROOM TIME * LO DAMP * HI DAMP * PRE DLY MIX *
STUDIO TIME * LO DAMP * HI DAMP * PRE DLY MIX *
HALL TIME * LO DAMP * HI DAMP * PRE DLY MIX *
ARENA TIME * LO DAMP * HI DAMP * PRE DLY MIX *
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Numerics
2TAP DELAY (2TAP DLY) 36
A
AC 2x15 26
AC100 25
ANALOG DELAY (ANLG DL) 35
ARENA 40
Automatic Chromatic Tuner 21
B
Backing Up 53
BI CHORUS (BI CHORS) 31
BOUNCE 39
C
CABINET Models 25
Calibrating 22
CANYON 40
CC 52
CCHG I/O 51
CHAMBER 39
CHORUS/FLANGER (CHO/FLNG) 29
CLASSIC 24
CLASSIC 8x10 (CLS 8x10) 26
CLASSIC CHORUS (CL CHORS) 30
CLASSIC FLANGER (CL FLANG) 31
COMBI 26
COMP 27
Connection 12, 50
Control Change 51
Creating Program 17
CROSS DELAY (CROSS DL) 37
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DELAY 35
DELAY EFFECTS 35
DELAY FX 52
DRIVE/AMP Models 23
DUMP ALL 53
DUMP CUR 53
DUO PHASE (DUO PHAS) 32
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ECHO PLUS 35
Effect On/Off mode 15
ESS (Expression Step Sequencer) 47
EXCITER 27
EXP PDL 52
F
FAT DIST 23
FILTRON 34
FREEZ 38
FRETLESS 29
FUZZ 24
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GARAGE 39
GOLD PANEL (GOLD PNL) 25
H
HALL 40
HOLD DELAY (HOLD DLY) 37
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JAZZ 25
JAZZ 1x15 26
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LA 1x18 26
LA 4X10 26
LA STUDIO (LA STUD) 24
LIMITER 27
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METAL 4x10 (MTL 4x10) 26
MIDI 50
MIDI CH 51
MIDI Channel 51
MOD DELAY (MOD DLY) 36
MOD EFFECTS 30
MOD FX 52
MODERN 4x10 (MDR 4x10) 26
MULTI HEAD (MULTI HD) 35
MULTI TAP CHORUS (MT CHORS) 31
N
Naming 19
O
OCTAFUZZ 24
OCTAVE 29
ORANGE DIST (OR DIST) 23
Original Value 20
P
Parameter Change 52
PCHG OUT 51
PITCH SHIFTER (PITCH) 33
PLATE 39
PRE EFFECTS 27
Program Change 51
Program Select mode 15
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RELOAD? 55
RENAME 19
Restoring 54
Restoring the Factory Preset 55
REVERB EFFECTS 39
REVERSE DELAY (REVRS DL) 38
REVRB FX 52
RHYTHM DELAY (RHYTM DL) 37
RING MOD 29
ROOM 40
ROTARY 33
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SCOOPED 24
SHRED DIST (SHRED DS) 23
SLAP 39
SLOW ATTACK (SLOWATK) 29
Sound Editor 52
SPRING 39
Storing 19
STUDIO 25, 40
STUDIO 1x15 (STUD 1x15) 26
SWEEP DELAY (SWEEP DL) 36
SYEX OUT 52
SYNTH 30
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TALK MOD 34
TEXTREM 32
TUBE OD 23
Tuner 21, 41
U
UK 4x12 26
UK 4x15 26
UK MAJOR 25
U-VIBE/PHASE (VIB/PHAS) 28
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VALVE2 24
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WRITE 19
4015-2 Yanokuchi, Inagi-city, Tokyo 206-0812 Japan
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS
This product has been manufactured according to strict specifications and voltage requirements that
are applicable in the country in which it is intended that this product should be used. If you have
purchased this product via the internet, through mail order, and/or via a telephone sale, you must
verify that this product is intended to be used in the country in which you reside.
WARNING: Use of this product in any country other than that for which it is intended
could be dangerous and could invalidate the manufacturers or distributors warranty.
Please also retain your receipt as proof of purchase otherwise your product may be
disqualified from the manufacturers or distributors warranty.
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