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ToneWorks Korg
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AX1G Guitar Hyperformance Processor Owner's Manual
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AX1G Manual, Part 1 of 3, Intro & Play (spell checked)
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AX1G Manual part 1 of 3 Intro & Play covers:
Precautions
Location
Power supply
Interference with other electrical devices
Handling
Care
Keep this manual
Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment
THE FCC REGULATION WARNING
CE MARK FOR EUROPEAN HARMONIZED STANDARDS
Introduction
1 Main features
2 Installing the batteries
3 Front and rear panel
*Front Panel
*Rear Panel
*LCD display
Play mode
1 Let's play the AX1G
*Turn on the power
*Adjusting the master level (overall volume)
*Select a program and play
2 Bypass and mute
*Bypass
*Mute
3 Tuner
*Tuning your guitar
*Changing the calibration
4 Metronome
*Start the metronome, and adjust the tempo and output level (volume)
5 Using the expression pedal
*Play using the espresso pedal
*Using the Sample & Play effect
*Calibrating (adjusting) the expression pedal.
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(Inside front cover of the actual manual)
To ensure long, trouble-free operation, please read this manual carefully.
Precautions
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Location
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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
Power supply (DC9V, outside of jack is +, inside of jack is -)
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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 that for which
your unit is intended.
Interference with other electrical devices
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This product contains a microcomputer. Radios and televisions placed
nearby may experience reception interference; Operate this unit at a
suitable distance from radios and televisions.
Handling
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To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.
Care
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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
flammable polishes.
Keep this manual
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After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference.
Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment
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*Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment. If liquid
gets into the equipment, it could cause a breakdown, fire, 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.
THE FCC REGULATION WARNING
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant 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, radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference 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 or 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
which the receiver is connected.
*Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the user's
authority to operate this equipment.
CE MARK FOR EUROPEAN HARMONIZED STANDARDS
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CE mark which is attached to our company's product of AC mains operated
apparatus after January 1,1997, means it conforms to EMC Directive
(89/336/EEC), CE; mark Directive (93/68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive
(73/23/EEC).
Also, CE mark which is attached to our company's product of Battery
operated apparatus mean it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE
mark Directive (93/68/EEC)
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(Page 7 of the actual manual, the first page of actual English instructions)
Thank you for purchasing the ToneWorks AX1G High performance Processor. In
order to enjoy long and trouble-free use, please read this owner's manual
and use the product correctly. Keep this manual in a safe place for future
reference.
Introduction
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1 Main features
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*69 types of effect variation are provided, and a maximum of seven
effects can be used simultaneously.
*30 (10 x three banks) user programs are provided in internal memory.
*The expression pedal lets you control effects in realtime.
*The sample & play function lets you record a phrase that you play (up to
1.8 seconds long, and use the pedal to play it back.
*The IPE (Integrated Parameter Edit) system makes editing easy, so you
don't have to deal with large numbers of confusing parameters.
*A metronome is built-in for convenience when practising alone.
*The auto chromatic tuner helps you tune when the unit is bypassed or muted.
*The friendly user interface features a liquid crystal display.
*LCD backlit by luminous material -easy viewing in dark locations without
wearing down the batteries.
2 Installing the batteries
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1 Lightly press on arrow A of the battery case, and slide the lid upward
in the direction of the arrow to open the case.
2 Insert four AA alkaline batteries (sold separately) as shown in the
diagram. Be careful to observe the correct polarity (+ and -) of the
batteries.
3 Close the lid of the battery case.
Note: If you will not be using the unit for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to prevent them from leaking.
Note: When the battery empty indicator (a symbol like a half-full AA
battery) appears in the LCD, it is time to replace the batteries. Replace
the batteries as soon as possible.
Note: Batteries and an AC adapter are not included with this product.
They must be purchased separately.
3 Front and rear panel
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*Front panel
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1 DOWN/UP switches
Use these switches to select programs, or to bypass or mute the unit.
2 Expression pedal
This controls the effect that you selected as the pedal effect.
3 TYPE [<]/[>] keys
In Edit mode, these keys are used to select the type of effect that you
wish to edit.
4 VALUE [-]/[+] keys
Use these keys to edit parameters and to turn the metronome on/off.
5 EDIT/EXIT key
Use this key to enter Edit mode and to return to Play mode.
6 BANK SELECT key
Use this key to select banks.
7 Pedal indicator
This indicates the on/off status of the pedal effect, or the recording
condition when the sampler effect is used.
8 BANK/TUNER LED
These LEDs indicate the bank of the selected program. When the tuner is
operation, these LEDs function as a tuning meter.
9 PROGRAM/NOTE display
This indicates the program number. When the unit is bypassed or muted
and the tuner is operating, it indicates the note name.
(Page 8 of the actual manual)
10 PAGE [<]/[>] keys
In Edit mode or when the metronome is on, these keys are used to select
the parameter that you wish to modify.
11 ENTER key
In Edit mode, this key is used to switch the effect on/off or to write
a program.
* Rear Panel
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1 Input jack
If you are using batteries, this jack acts as a power switch. When a
cable is connected, the power will be turned on.
*Before turning the power on or off, be sure to turn down the volume of
any equipment that is connected.
2 Input level switch
Set this switch according to the output of your instrument.
H: Suitable for a pickup with a high output level, such as a humbucking
pickup
L: Suitable for a pickup with a low output level, such as a single coil
pickup.
3 OUTPUT/PHONES jack
4 DC9V
The separately sold AC adapter (DC9V +outside, -inside) can be connected
here. When this is connected, the power will be turned on automatically.
5 Cable hook
If the separately sold AC adapter is connected, hook the cable of the AC
adapter around this hook which is situated beside the DC9V jack. When
removing the cable from the hook, do not apply excessive tension to the
cable.
* LCD display
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1 Effect on/off indicators -run in a row along the top of the display
These indicate the effects (drive, tune, modulation, pedal, ambience)
which are turned on.
2 Edit mode indicator -left side and near top of the display
3 Battery empty indicator -left side of display
4 Cabinet resonator on/off indicator -bottom and to the left of middle of
the display
5 Metronome on/off indicator -bottom and centre of display
6 Value Master level numeric indicator -bottom right corner of display
This indicates effect parameter values or the master level.
7 Large alpha character display - in a row across the middle of the display
This indicates the program name or effect type, etc.
(Page 9 of the actual manual)
4 Making connections
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Before you make connections, be sure to turn off the power of your other
equipment, or turn the volume down to zero. Connecting cables are sold
separately.
1 The OUTPUT/PHONES 1/4" jack is a stereo output. This output can be
connected to a variety of other devices inputs, including a hard disk
recorder etc., an Audio Stereo system or a guitar amp/powered monitor. If
you use a mono phono cable to connect the AX1G to a guitar amp, only the L
(left) sound will be output.
2 The AC adapter is not necessary if you use batteries. If you use an AC
adapter, be sure to use only the specified model (DC9V +outside, -inside).
3 The guitar input uses a 1/4" jack.
Play mode
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(Page 10 of the actual manual)
1 Let's play the AX1G
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*Turn on the power
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The AX1G does not have a power switch. The power will be turned on when
one of the following occurs.
a) If you are using batteries, the power will be turned on when you
connect a mono phone plug cable to the INPUT jack.
b) If you connect a stereo phono plug cable, the power will not be
turned on.
c) When the power is turned on, the AX1G will automatically be in Play
mode. The program selected at power-on will be the program which had been
selected when the power was last turned off.
d) To maximize the battery life, disconnect the cable from the INPUT
jack when you are not using the AX1G.
e) If you are using the separately sold AC adapter, the power will be
turned on when you connect the AC adapter to an AC outlet.
f) Before you turn off the power of the AX1G, turn off the power of
the other connected equipment.
*Adjusting the master level (overall volume)
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The master level adjusts the final output volume of the AX1G. The
master level setting is displayed in Play mode in the lower right of the
LCD display.
a) Use the VALUE [+] or [-] keys to adjust the master level. If you
continue holding a key, the value will change rapidly.
b) Normally you will leave the master level at 30 (maximum). The
output of the AX1G will be optimal when the master level is set at 30. If
the output sound is distorted when the master level is 30 and you play with
the AX1G bypassed, reduce the master level so that the sound does not
distort using the "value" buttons below the right corner of the LCD
display.
*Select a program and play
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Here's how to select a user program.
1) Press the BANK SELECT key to switch the bank between green, orange,
and red. The bank will change each time you press the key, and the three
little BANK/TUNER LED lights, which are located to the right of the top
right corner of the LED display, will change from " green - orange - red ".
2) Press the UP or DOWN switch to select a program number. The program
number is shown in the PROGRAM/NOTE display, and the program name is shown
in the LCD display, which is located below the three little BANK/TUNER LED
lights.
2 Bypass and mute
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When the AX1G is bypassed, no effects will be applied, and the tuner
will function.
*Bypass
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1) Simultaneously press the UP and DOWN switches and immediately
release them to select Bypass. The LCD effect on/off indicators will blink,
and after displaying "BYPASS" For approximately one second, the tuner
calibration will appear.
2) Press the UP or DOWN switch to defeat Bypass.
*Mute
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1) Simultaneously press the UP and DOWN switches and continue holding
them to mute the output. While you press the switches, the LCD will
indicate "MUTE". When you release the switches the tuner calibration will
appear. The effect on/off indicators will blink in the same way as for
Bypass.
2) Press the UP or DOWN switch to defeat Mute.
(Page 11 of the actual manual)
3 Tuner
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When the AX1G is bypassed or muted, the tuner will automatically
operate. If you mute the AX1G, you will be able to tune without outputting
any sound from your amp system etc., which is convenient during an on-stage
performance.
*Tuning your guitar
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1) Bypass (or mute) the AX1G
The AX1G will enter bypass or mute mode when the DOWN/UP switches
are pressed together, and the tuner will operate. Note that the tuner will
not operate if the metronome is on.
2) Play the string that you wish to tune.
The note name will appear in the PROGRAM/NOTE display. If the note
you input is higher (#) than the note name, the decimal point "." of the
PROGRAM/NOTE display will light. For example if you input an A# note, the
display will show an "A" followed by the decimal point "." When tuning, be
careful to play only one string at a time.
3) Adjust the tuning head of your guitar to the desired pitch, so that
the PROGRAM/NOTE display shows the correct note name.
4) Make fine adjustments to the tuning of your guitar so that only the
centre LED (green) of the BANK/TUNER LEDs is lit. When the centre little
LED light is lit, the note displayed is in tune. When the left little LED
light is lit, the note displayed is flat. When the right little LED light
is lit, the note displayed is sharp.
5) When you are finished tuning, turn off Bypass (or Mute).
*Changing the calibration
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The tuner calibration (the frequency of the standard pitch A) can be
adjusted in the range of 438 to 445 Hz. You can adjust the calibration
when the tuner is operating.
Note: Press the VALUE [+] or [-] keys to change the calibration.
Changes you make to the calibration will be lost when the power is turned
off. The next time the power is turned on, the calibration will
automatically be reset to 440 Hz. Note that calibration is not displayed in
Edit mode.
4 Metronome
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The AX1G provides a metronome that is especially convenient when you are
practising alone.
*Start the metronome, and adjust the tempo and output level (volume)
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1) Simultaneously press the VALUE [+] and [-] keys to start the
metronome. The LCD will indicate the metronome tempo. Even when the
metronome is on, you can still change programs or bypass the AX1G. Note
that it is not possible to turn on the metronome in Edit mode. Return to
Play mode and turn it on.
2) Press the VALUE [+} or [-] key to adjust the tempo of the metronome.
The metronome tempo can be adjusted in the range of 40 to 208 beats per
minute (bpm).
3) Press the PAGE [>] key once to display the metronome output level.
Pressing the PAGE [<] key will take you back to the tempo display.
4) Press the VALUE [+} or [-] key to adjust the metronome output level.
The output level of the metronome can be adjusted from 0 to 30.
5) Once again, press the VALUE [+} or [-] keys simultaneously. The
metronome will stop. The metronome tempo and output level setting will be
remembered even if the power is turned off.
(Page 12 of the actual manual)
5 Using the expression pedal
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You can use the expression pedal to control volume, wah, chorus effect
and delay time etc. in realtime. Using the expression pedal, you can
control 18 different AMB (ambience) type effects. The volume can also be
controlled. You can select one of these for use (refer to manual "Effect
parameter list")
*Play using the espression pedal
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1) In Play mode, select a program that allows you to use the expression
pedal. The "PEDAL" indicator at the top of the LCD will light to indicate
programs which allow you to use the expression pedal.
For this example, let's select G (green) -3 "SATCH"
2) Make sure that the pedal indicator is lit. If it is not lit, press
down on the expression pedal once to make the little pedal indicator light,
light up.
Note: When controlling the volume, it is not possible to turn the
expression pedal on/off. It will remain on (the pedal indicator lit).
Note: The pedal indicator (ie., the on/off state of the expression
pedal) is not remembered when you write the program in Edit mode.
3) Operate the expression pedal while you play your guitar. When you
raise and lower the pedal, the output sound will change accordingly.
Note: Do not apply excessive force to the expression pedal. Before
you operate the expression pedal, check whether the pedal indicator is lit,
and the amount of force actually required for the effect.
*Using the Sample & Play effect
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1.SAMPL1/2, SCRAT1/2
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The SAMPL1/2 effect types let you use the pedal to playback a recorded
phrase. The SCRAT1/2 effect types let you use the pedal to playback a
scratch sound based on a recorded phrase.
1) Select a program which uses the Sample & Play effect. for this
example, let's select SAMPL1R (red) -5 "FWD/BK".
2) Press down on the expression pedal to select record-ready mode. The
pedal indicator will light, blinking. You must press quite hard on new
units.
3) Play a phrase on your guitar. When you start playing your guitar,
recording will begin automatically, and the pedal indicator will light.
When recording ends, the pedal indicator will go dark.
Note: Recording will not begin until your guitar exceeds a minimum
volume level.
4) Operate the expression pedal.
SAMPL1: The recorded phrase will playback when you press the pedal.
SAMPL2: The recorded phrase will playback when you press the pedal,
and will playback in reverse when you return the pedal.
SCRAT1: A scratch sound will playback when you move the pedal. Pedal
movement alone will cause the scratch sound to playback.
SCRAT2: A scratch sound will playback when you move the pedal while
playing your guitar. Pedal moment alone will not produce playback.
Note: The recorded sound will be cleared (erased when the program is
changed, when the AX1G is bypassed or muted, when the effect type is
changed or when the power is turned off.
(Page 13 of the actual manual)
2. LOOP1/2
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The LOOP1/2 effect types let you record a phrase while you playback a
loop. This allows you to layer your own playing onto the playback.
1) Select a program which uses a Sample & Play effect.
For this example, lets select LOOP 1O (orange) -7 "S/LOOP"
2) Press down on the expression pedal deeply to select record-ready
mode. The pedal indicator will light, blinking.
3) Play a phrase on your guitar. When you start playing your guitar,
recording will begin automatically, and the pedal indicator will light.
When recording ends, the pedal indicator will go dark, and the
recorded sound will begin playing back as a loop.
Note: Recording will not begin until your guitar exceeds a minimum
volume level.
4) Operate the expression pedal.
LOOP1 The pedal will control the playback volume.
LOOP2: The pedal will control the length of the loop. The loop will
become shorter as you return the pedal, and at the minimum length the loop
will not playback at all.
Note The recorded sound will be cleared (erased) when the program is
changed, when the AX1G is bypassed or muted, when the effect type is
changed or when the power is turned off.
For SAMPL1/2, the recording time is 0.9 seconds for hi-fi sound or 1.8
for lo-fi sound. For LOOP1/2, the recording time is 0.26 - 1.8 seconds (in
approximately 0.05 second steps). (See a section p.50 called, "Effect
parameters")
The effect type and recording time can be modified in Edit mode. For
details refer to p.15, "PEDAL (Expression Pedal)"
*Calibrating (adjusting) the expression pedal.
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The operating range of the expression pedal can be adjusted. If you
find that the sensitivity of the expression pedal is not to your liking,
you can perform this adjustment so that the pedal operates ideally. You
should perform the adjustment described below if fully advancing the pedal
does not produce the maximum effect, or conversely, if it is not possible
to turn off the effect fully.
Note: When calibrating the pedal, use your hand to operate the pedal.
Accurate adjustment may not be possible if you use your foot to operate the
pedal.
1) While simultaneously holding down the PAGE [<] key and VALUE [-]
key, turn on the power. The LCD will indicate "PEDAL" for approximately one
second, and then indicate "MIN".
2) Slowly move the pedal back. When it stops, take your hand off the
pedal and press the VALUE [+] key. The LCD will change from "MIN" to "MAX".
If you press the VALUE [-] key during the calibration operation,
calibration will be halted. The power-on display will appear, and you will
be in Play mode.
3) Slowly move the pedal forward. When it stops, take your hand off
the pedal and press the VALUE [+] key. The LCD will display "COMPLT" for
approximately one second. Then the initial power-on screen will appear, and
you will be in Play mode.
After the calibration has been set, check the operation of the pedal
at the MIN and MAX positions. Check the operation by selecting an effect
type that has a clearly audible result, such as the effect type VOLUME, and
verify that the MIN level is produced for a value of 0.
Note: If the calibration operation fails, the LCD will indicate
"ERROR", and you will return to the display before calibration ("MIN"). If
repeated attempts are unsuccessful, it is possible that the AX1G has
malfunctioned. Contact a Korg service centre or your dealer.
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AX1-G Guitar Hyperformance Processor Owner's Manual
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AX1G Manual part 2 of 3 Edit & Appendices (spell checked)
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Part 2 of 3
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AX1G Manual part 2 of 3 Edit & Appendices covers:
Edit Mode
1 Selecting the parameter to edit
2 Editing effect parameters
*DRIVE
*TONE
*MOD
*PEDAL
*AMB
*Amp simulator
*NR
3 Editing other parameters
*LEVEL
*RENAME
*WRITE
4 Restoring the preset programs (factory setting programs)
Appendices
1 Effect parameter list
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(Page 14 of the actual manual)
Edit mode
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In Edit mode you can make detailed settings for each effect, and modify the
program name.
Press the EDIT/EXIT key and the LCD will indicate "EDIT" showing that the
AX1G is in Edit mode. Press the EDIT/EXIT key once again and you will
return to Play mode. You can edit the on/off setting of each effect, and
its parameters. When you edit a program, the "." (decimal point) of the
PROGRAM/NOTE number display will light.
Edited programs will be lost if you change programs or turn the power off
before writing the edited program. While editing, be sure to write your
changes frequently. For the Write procedure, refer to manual p.16 "WRITE".
Note: It is not possible to switch modes when the unit is bypassed (or
muted). Defeat bypass (or mute), and then switch the mode.
Note If you bypass (or mute) the AX1G in Edit mode, it is not possible to
perform editing operations. Defeat bypass (or mute) before you continue
editing.
1 Selecting the parameter to edit
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Use the PAGE [<] or [>] key to select the parameter that you wish to
edit. You can select effects and other parameter in the order shown by the
diagram in the manual. It shows the parameters in a row: DRIVE, TONE, MOD,
PEDAL, AMB, Amp simulator, NR, LEVEL, Rename, WRITE
A selected effect display will blink. Effects which are turned off
cannot be edited. To edit an effect which is turned off, use the PAGE [<]
or [>] key to select the effect, and then press the ENTER key to turn on
the effect.
2 Editing effect parameters
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To edit a program, you can select an effect type: Drive, Tone,
Modulation, Pedal, or Ambience, and modify the value of the parameter
assigned to each effect type. For the type of effects which can be selected
and the available values of the parameters, refer to the Effect parameter
table (p.50).
*DRIVE
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The DRIVE section provides effects which process the tonal character,
such as compressor, overdrive, and distortion.
*ENTER key: Turn the effect on/off (the type name is displayed when
on, and "OFF" when off)
*TYPE [<]/[>] keys: Select the effect type
*VALUE [-]/[+] keys: Specify the value of the parameter assigned to
each effect type (p.50)
*TONE
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This provides effects which adjust the tonal character.
*ENTER key: Turn the effect on/off (the type name is displayed when
on, and "OFF" when off)
*TYPE [<]/[>] keys: Switch between LOW G (low range gain), MID FC (mid
range frequency), MID G (mid range gain), and HIGH G (high range gain)
*VALUE [-]/[+] keys: Set the frequency or gain (p.50)
Note: Depending on the settings, the output sound may distort (clip). If
this occurs, adjust the level (p.15 "LEVEL") so that the sound does not
distort.
*MOD
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This provides modulation-types effects such as chorus, flanger, and phaser.
*ENTER key: Turn the effect on/off (the type name is displayed when
on, and "OFF" when off)
*TYPE [<]/[>] keys: Select the effect type
*VALUE [-]/[+] keys: Specify the value of the parameter assigned to
each effect type (p.51-52)
(Page 15 of the actual manual)
*PEDAL
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This provides effects which can be controlled using the expression
pedal. PEDAL provides volume pedal, PEDAL-mod (modulation-type effects),
and PEDAL-amb (ambience-type effects).
*ENTER key: Turn the effect on/off (the type name is displayed when
on, and "OFF" when off)
*TYPE [<]/[>] keys: Select the effect type
*VALUE [-]/[+] keys: Specify the value of the parameter assigned to
each effect type (p.52-54)
Note PEDAL-mod cannot be used simultaneously with MOD effects. One or
the other effect will be turned off. Also, if the MOD effect is
automatically turned off, turning PEDAL off or selecting an effect other
than PEDAL-mod will automatically turn it on once again. similarly,
PEDAL-amb and AMB effects cannot be used simultaneously.
*AMB
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This provides spatial ambient effects such as reverb and delay.
*ENTER key: Turn the effect on/off (the type name is displayed when
on, and "OFF" when off)
*TYPE [<]/[>] keys: Select the effect type
*VALUE [-]/[+] keys: Specify the value of the parameter assigned to
each effect type (p.54)
*CR (amp Cabinet Resonance simulator)
-----------------------------------
The cabinet resonator (CR) simulates the acoustical characteristics of
the cabinet of a guitar amplifier. It is particularly effective when you
are not using an amp (e.g., when headphones, mixer, hard disk recorder, or
an audio system is connected).
*ENTER key: Turn the effect on/off (the type name is displayed when
on, and "OFF" when off)
*TYPE [<]/[>] keys: Select the cabinet size.
*VALUE [-]/[+] keys: Specify the depth of the effect.
*NR
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Adjust the depth of noise reduction. Raising this value will produce
more noise reduction. Normally you will adjust this so that you do not hear
obtrusive noise when the strings are lightly muted.
*VALUE [-]/[+] keys: Adjust the depth of noise reduction.
Note: It is not possible to turn noise reduction off.
Note: If this value is raised excessively, the sound may be cut off
prematurely, depending on the device that is connected. If this occurs,
reduce the value.
3 Editing other parameters
=======================
*LEVEL
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Adjust the level for each program. depending on the DRIVE or TONE
settings, the output sound may be distorted (clipped), so adjust this
parameter so that the sound is not distorted.
*VALUE [-]/[+] keys: Set the level accordingly.
Note: The volume of each program (each tone) will change depending on
the guitar you use. Adjust the level as appropriate for you guitar.
*RENAME
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Here you can specify a name for each program.
*TYPE [<]/[>] keys: Select the character location (the selected
character will blink)
*VALUE [-]/[+] keys: Select the character.
Simultaneously pressing [+] and [-] will insert a blank space.
The following characters and symbols are available.
_0123456789ABCDEFGHIJKLMNQPRSTUVWXYZ"'*+-/
(Page 16 of the actual manual)
*WRITE
--------
A program you edited or created can be written (stored) into memory.
When the Write operation is selected, the LCD will indicate "WRITE", and
the program number will blink in the PROGRAM/NOTE number display.
1) Use the BANK SELECT key or the VALUE [-]/[+] keys to select the bank
and program number into which you wish to write the settings. When you
select the writing destination, the program name of that writing
destination will be displayed briefly.
Note: Before you write an edited program onto another program
number, make sure that it is OK to overwrite that program.
2) Press the ENTER key to write the program. When you write the
program, the LCD will indicate "COMPLT" for approximately one second. If
you decide not to write, press the PAGE [<] or [>] keys to select another
display, and the Write operation will b cancelled.
*ENTER key: Execute the Write operation
*BANK SELECT key: Select the bank
*VALUE [-]/[+] keys: Select the program number
4 Restoring the factory preset programs (factory program settings)
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1) While simultaneously pressing the PAGE and VALUE [-]/[+] keys, turn
on the power. The LCD will indicate "PLOAD?" If you press the VALUE [-]
key, you will jump to the initial power-on display without loading the
preset programs, and the AX1G will enter Play mode.
2) Press the VALUE [+] key. The LCD will change to "PLOAD," and the
preset programs will be loaded. While the data is being loaded, the bank
and program number of the program currently being loaded will be shown by
the BANK/TUNER LEDs and in the PROGRAM/NOTE display.
When loading is complete, the LCD will indicate "COMPLT" for
approximately on second. Then the initial power-on display will appear, and
the AX1G will enter Play mode.
Note: Never turn off the power while this operation is in progress.
Note: Be aware that if you reload the preset programs, all previously
written programs will be overwritten.
(Page 50 of the actual manual)
Appendices
**********
1 Effect parameter list
===================
Effect type (use TYPE [<]/[>] keys to select)
VALUE: Value (use VALUE [-]/[+] keys to specify)
*DRIVE effects*
---------------
Display Name Effect Type Value
============ =========================================== ==========
COMP Compressor Sensitivity 1...30
OVDRV Overdrive Gain (1...30)
LINEOD Overdrive suitable for line output (when Gain (1...30)
connecting headphone, audio equipment
or HDR)
DIST1 High gain type distortion Gain (1...30)
DIST2 Crunch type distortion Gain (1...30)
LINEDS Distortion suitable for line output (when Gain (1...30)
connecting headphones, audio equipment,
or HDR
FUZZ Fuzz distortion Gain (1...30)
*TONE effects*
--------------
Display Name Effect Type Value
============ =========================================== ========
LOW G Low range gain Gain (-15...15)
MID FC Mid range frequency Frequency (1...3)
MID G Mid range gain Gain (-15...15)
HIGH G High frequency gain Gain (-15...15)
(Page 51 of the actual manual)
*MOD effects*
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Display Name Effect Type Value
=========== ======================================= =========
CHORS1 Chorus with adjustable depth Effect depth(1...30)
CHORS2 Chorus with adjustable speed Modulation speed(1...30)
CHORS3 Chorus with effect sound output Modulation speed(1...30)
to left and direct sound to right
CHORS4 Doubling chorus Modulation speed(1...30)
VIB Vibrato Modulation speed(1...30)
FLANG Flanger (FLANG1,2,3 differ in Modulation speed(1...30)
1,2,3 feedback amount)
FLANG4 Flanger with inverted feedback Modulation speed(1...30)
PHASE1 Vintage type phaser Modulation speed(1...30)
PHASE2 Phaser with strong peaks Modulation speed(1...30)
PHASE3 PHASE1 with inverted feedback Modulation speed(1...30)
PHASE4 PHASE2 with inverted feedback Modulation speed(1...30)
TREM1 Tremolo (LFO: sine wave) Modulation speed(1...30)
TREM2 Tremolo (LFO: square wave) Modulation speed(1...30)
PAN1 Auto pan (LFO: sine wave) Modulation speed(1...30)
PAN2 Auto pan (LFO: square wave) Modulation speed (1...30)
AWAH1 Auto wah Sensitivity (1...30)
AWAH2 Auto wah in opposite direction from AWAH1 Sensitivity (1...30)
FIXWAH Fixed wah Frequency (1...30)
(Page 52 of the actual manual)
RANDM Random step filter which moves randomly Modulation speed (1...30)
1,2,3 (RANDOM1,2,3 differ in speed)
PITCH Pitch shifter (PITCH1,2,3 differ in the Amount of pitch shift
1,2,3 level of the effect sound)
PITCH4 Pitch shifter with effect sound and Amount of pitch shift
dry sound split left, right
OCTAVE Effect that creates a sound one octave Effect level (1...30)
lower *Playing chords may cause effect
to malfunction
*PEDAL effects*
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Display Name Effect Type Value
============ =========================================== =======
VOLUME Volume pedal Minimum level (0...30)
*PEDAL-mod effects* (MOD will be turned off automatically)
Display Name Effect Type Value
============ =========================================== ========
CHORS1 Chorus with speed controlled by pedal Effect depth (1...30)
CHORS2 Chorus with depth controlled by pedal Modulation speed (1...30)
VIB Vibrato with speed controlled by pedal Effect depth (1...30)
FLANG Flanger with modulation controlled Peak (tonal
by pedal emphasis (1...30)
PHASE1 Phaser with speed controlled Peak (tonal
by pedal emphasis (1...30)
PHASE2 Phase1 with feedback inverted Peak (tonal
emphasis (1...30)
TREM1 Tremolo with speed controlled by Effect depth (1...30)
pedal (LFO: sine wave)
TREM2 Tremolo with speed controlled by Effect depth (1...30)
pedal (LFO: square wave)
PAN1 Auto pan with speed controlled by Effect depth (1...30)
pedal (LFO: sine wave)
PAN2 Auto pan with speed controlled by Effect depth (1...30)
pedal (LFO: square wave)
RING Ring modulator with frequency Maximum frequency
controlled by pedal value (1...30)
(Page 53 of the actual manual)
WAH Pedal wah
FILTER Resonance filter with frequency Peak (tonal emphasis)
controlled by pedal (1...30)
VOICE Voice effect where moving the pedal Peak (tonal emphasis)
1,2 produces a speech-like effect (1...30)
(VOICE 1,2 produce different sounds)
RANDM Random step filter with effect level Modulation speed (1...30)
1,2 controlled by pedal
PITCH Pitch shifter with controllable pitch Amount of pitch shift
1,2,3 (PITCH1,2,3 differ in the level of the
effect sound)
BENDER Moving the pedal produces an effect Amount of pitch shift
similar to using a tremolo arm
DRONE An effect which simulates the resonance Specify pitch in the
of Indian music. The pedal controls the range of A (1),A# (2),
effect level. Effective when you play in ...G# (12)
a key corresponding to the pitch
specified by the VALUE keys.
*PEDAL-amb effects*
-------------------
Display Name Effect Type Value
============ =========================================== ========
DELAY Delay with effect level controlled by pedal Delay time (1...21)
HOLD Normally operates as a conventional delay, Delay time (1...21)
but when pedal is pressed deeply to make
the pedal indictor light, the delay sound
will be held. Press the pedal deeply once
again to cancel the hold.
ECHO Delay, with delay time controlled by Effect level (1...30)
pedal, as if the speed of a tape echo
were being changed.
ROOM 1 Deep room reverb with effect level Specify maximum
controlled by pedal effect level (1...30)
ROOM 2 Bright room reverb with effect level Specify maximum
controlled by pedal effect level (1...30)
HALL 1 Deep hall reverb with effect level Specify maximum
controlled by pedal effect level (1...30)
HALL 2 Bright hall reverb with effect level Specify maximum
controlled by pedal effect level (1...30)
(Page 54 of the actual manual)
SAMPL 1 Sample and Play effect. Press pedal Specify the sample
to playback. time (1,2)
1=0.9 seconds (hi fi)
2=1.8 seconds (lo fi)
SAMPL 2 Sample and Play effect. Press pedal Specify the sample
to playback, return pedal to playback time (1,2)
in reverse.
LOOP 1 Sample and Play loop with playback Specify the sample
volume controlled by pedal. time (1...30)
1=0.26 seconds
30=1.8 seconds
1...15 is hi fi sound
16...30 is lo fi
LOOP 2 Sample and Play loop with loop length Specify the sample
controlled by pedal. time (1...30)
1=0.26 seconds
30=1.8 seconds
1...15 is hi fi sound
16...30 is lo fi
SCRAT 1 Scratch effect. Press pedal to playback Effect level (1...30)
scratch sound.
SCRAT 2 Scratch effect. Play your instrument Effect level (1...30)
and press pedal to playback
scratch sound.
*AMB effects*
Display Name Effect Type Value
============ =========================================== =============
ROOM 1 Deep room type reverb Effect level(1...30)
ROOM 2 Bright room type reverb Effect level(1...30)
HALL 1 Deep hall type reverb Effect level(1...30)
HALL 2 Bright hall type reverb Effect level(1...30)
DLY 40... Stereo delay 40...1000 (ms) Effect level(1...30)
DL1000
*CR effects*
Display Name Effect Type Value
============ =========================================== ==================
SIZE Specify the cabinet size Effect depth (1...30)
1...30
*NR effect*
Display Name Effect Type Value
============ =========================================== ===============
NR Noise reduction Effect depth (1...30)
AX1G Manual, Part 3 of 3, Appendices-continued (spell checked)
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AX1G Manual, Part 3 of 3, Appendices-continued contains:
Appendices (continued)
2. Preset program parameter list (ie.factory preset patches)
3. Trouble-shooting
4. specifications
Back cover Notice.
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(Page 55 of the actual manual)
2. Preset program parameter list
============================
Note: TONE column shows (in order) LOW G, MID FC, MID G, AND HIGH G
Also, in the Bank Prog# column, G means Green, O means orange, and R means Red.
Bank |NAME|DRIVE-VALUE|TONE |MOD |PEDAL-VALUE|AMB-VALUE |NR |CR|LEVEL
Prog#|
==== ==== ========= ======= ========= ========= ========= == ===== ===
G-0 CHORUS COMP 20 5-1-2-5 CHORS1 15 DELAY 11 5 20
G-1 FOO DIST2 10 3-2-4-2 VOLUME 0 ROOM2 11 10 22
G-2 PHASED COMP 18 10-1-1-8 PHASE1 15 DLY100 12 5 20
G-3 SATCH DIST1 16 4-2-2-4 WAH DLY260 16 20 21
G-4 TEXAS COMP 8 5-3-5-6 TREM2 17 HALL1 8 5 20
G-5 C'F'H' DIST2 22 2-2-1-4 VOLUME 0 DLY40 20 15 21
G-6 AQUA COMP 20 8-1-1-8 RANDM2 20 DLY520 23 5 20
G-7 ZOSO OVDRV 20 5-3-2-4 DELAY 10 10 23
G-8 TALK COMP 16 5-1-3-1 VOICE1 23 ROOM2 8 5 20
G-9 H'DLY OVDRV 15 6-1-6-7 HOLD 21 10 21
O-0 12*STR COMP 15 5-3-0-7 CHORS1 25 VOLUME 0 HALL2 11 5 20
O-1 ZOMBIE DIST2 25 7-2-7-5 CHORS1 10 VOLUME 0 DLY60 22 15 22
-2 FUNKY COMP 25 5-3-3-10 WAH DLY220 20 5 20
O-3 CUDA DIST1 19 3-2-0-2 FLANG1 2 VOLUME 0 DLY180 15 15 22
O-4 NASHVL COMP 14 3-3-11-12 BENDER -2 DLY60 15 5 20
O-5 BUSH DIST2 12 3-2-3-4 CHORS4 1 VOLUME 0 DLY140 5 10 21
O-6 EDGE COMP 15 3-3-3-10 VIB 15 DLY460 31 5 22
O-7 S/LOOP OVDRV 30 7-3-4-6 LOOP1 30 10 19
O-8 SPACED 5-3-5-5 FILTER 22 DLY520 31 5 25
O-9 RELOAD DIST2 21 5-2-3-8 DELAY 3 15 21
R-0 RUSH COMP 10 8-3-5-7 CHORS2 10 DLY100 31 5 20
R-1 JIMI FUZZ 10 8-2-2-4 WAH 10 21
R-2 TWANG COMP 12 2-3-8-9 VOLUME 0 ROOM1 8 5 20
R-3 SHIFT OVDRV 25 5-3-3-5 PITCH2 7 DLY100 17 10 20
R-4 STEVIE FUZZ 1 7-1-2-5 VIB 30 ROOM1 15 10 20
R-5 FWD/BK COMP 10 6-3-5-5 CHORS2 1 SAMPL2 2 13 10 17
R-6 VIOLIN OVDRV 8 5-1-1-2 VOLUME 0 DLY460 30 10 21
R-7 OCTAVE DIST2 14 9-1-2-4 OCTAVE 15 VOLUME 0 10 20
R-8 MADMAN LINEDS 23 7-3-3-7 VOLUME 0 ROOM1 12 20 (15 30)18
R-9 REDHOS LINEOD 30 6-1-3-6 VOLUME 0 DLY140 30 10 (4 30) 18
3. Trouble-shooting Guide
======================
If the AX1G does not operate as you expect please check the following points first. If this does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or a Korg service centre.
1. Power does not turn on.
*Are batteries installed? Alternatively, is the AC adapter connected to an AC outlet? (p.9,10)
*Is a mono phono plug cable connected to the INPUT jack? (p.9,10)
(Page 56 of the actual manual)
2. No sound
*Are your guitar, amp and /or headphones connected to the correct jacks? (p.9)
*Is your amp turned on and set correctly?
*Are any cables broken?
*Is the master level of the AX1G set to "1" or to a low level? (p.10)
*Is the program level of the AX1G set to "1" or to a low level? (p.15)
*Is the volume of your instrument turned down?
*Is the AX1G muted?
3. No effect is applied.
*Is the AX1G bypassed? (p.10)
*Are the effects used in the program turned on?
(Page 57 of the actual manual)
4. Metronome does not work.
*Is the AX1G in Play mode? The metronome does not function in Edit mode.
*Is the metronome output level set to "0"? (p.11)
5. Pedal does not work.
*Have you selected a program which uses an expression pedal effect? (p.12)
Check whether the "PEDAL" icon in the LCD is lit.
*Is the pedal indicator lit?
6. Cannot write (LCD indicates "ERROR")
*Did you turn the power off while the preset programs were being loaded?
Reload the preset programs. (P.16)
(Page 58 of the actual manual)
4.Specifications
==============
*Effects: 69 types (Simultaneous effects: Up to7)
*Number of programs: 30
*Input: phono jack
*Output: line/headphone dual-purpose output (stereo phone jack)
*Tuner section
detection range: 27.5Hz-2,093Hz (A0...C7)
calibration:A=438-445Hz
*Metronome section tempo: 40-208 beats per minute (bpm)
*Power supply: four AA size (LR6) alkaline batteries
(battery life is 12 hours of continuous use) or separately
sold AC adapter (DC9V, outside of jack is +,
inside of jack is -)
*Dimensions: 8.3 inches(212mm) x 7.5 inches(190mm) x 2.3 inches(58mm) [W x D x H]
*Weight: 715g (not including batteries)
(Back cover of the actual manual)
NOTICE
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Korg products are manufactured under strict specifications and
voltages required by each country. These products are warranted
by the KORG distributor only in each country. Any KORG product
not sold with a warranty card or carrying a serial number
disqualifies the product from the manufacturer's/distributor's
warranty and liability. This requirement is for your own
protection and safety.
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copyright 1998 Korg Inc.
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