Table of Contents

Precautions... 4 Introduction... 5

Main features.. 5

Front and rear panel.. 5
Front panel... 5 Rear panel.... 6

Setup... 6

Installing batteries... 6 Basic connections.. 7 Example of a connection to a guitar amp.. 7 Example of a connection to a mixer or recorder.. 7

Welcome!

Thank you for adding the TONEWORKS AX5G Modeling Signal Processor to your r ig. Whether youre playing live or in the studio, or practicing with headphones, the AX5G will give you countless hours of great sounds! To ensure a long and trouble-free relationship with your AX5G, please read this manual carefully, and use it as directed. When youve finished reading this manual, please keep it for future reference.

Program mode... 7

Selecting a program... 7 Expression pedal.. 8
Creating your sound (Edit mode).. 8
Signal flow... 8 Selecting effects and adjusting the main parameters. 8 Selecting and adjusting sub-parameters.. 9 Expression pedal settings... 9 Saving a program (Write mode).. 10 Checking the values saved in a program (Original Value). 10
Bypass and Mute... 10 What is
? (Resonant Structure and Electronic circuit Modeling System) is Korgs proprietary sound modeling technology which digitally simulates a wide range of factors that affect the sound, including the sound-producing mechanism of acoustic, electric, and electronic instruments, the body and cabinet resonances of these sounds, their acoustical sound field, the electrical and electronic response of the mics and speakers that propagate, these sounds, and even electronic circuit components such as vacuum tubes and transistors.
Bypassing the AX5G.. 10 Muting the AX5G... 10

Tuner... 11

Tuning procedure... 11 Adjusting the tuner calibration... 11 Adjusting the pedal sensitivity.. 11
Restoring the factory preset programs.. 12 Troubleshooting.. 12 Specifications... 13

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 fields

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.
tions, may cause harmful interference to 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 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 modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.
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.
CE mark for European Harmonized Standards
CE mark which is attached to our companys products of AC mains operated apparatus until December 31, 1996 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/ 336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC). And, CE mark which is attached 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 companys products of Battery operated apparatus means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC).

Handling

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

After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference.
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. Company names, product names, and names of formats etc. are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. * Company names, product names, and names of formats etc. are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

In Effect mode, use these buttons to switch effect types or parameters. By pressing the two buttons simultaneously, you can turn each effect on/off. In Write mode, use these buttons to write a program. In Program mode, you can press these buttons to increment or decrement the program number in steps of 10. When youre using the tuner, use these buttons to adjust the calibration setting.

4. Value knob

In Edit mode, use this knob to adjust the value of a parameter. In Write mode, you can use this knob to specify the writing-destination for the program. In Program mode, this knob acts as the master volume.

Rear panel

5. Program Up switch
In Program mode, use this to select programs. The program number will increase each time you press the switch. When the program/value display is indicating a parameter value, the LED in the upper part of this pedal will be lit or blinking. (It will blink if the currently-displayed parameter can be assigned for control by the expression pedal.)

1. Input jack

Connect your guitar to this jack.

6. Program Down switch

In Program mode, use this to select programs. The program number will decrease each time you press the switch. In Edit mode, press this to make the effect or parameter type appear in the program/value display. When the program/value display is indicating the type of effect or program, the LED in the upper part of this pedal will be lit or blinking. (It will blink if the currently-displayed parameter can be assigned for control by the expression pedal.)

2. Output jack

Connect this jack to your guitar amp or headphones.

3. Power supply

DC9V You can connect an optional AC adapter to this jack.

7. Pedal setting switch

This switches the control target (volume, wah, or effect parameter) of the expression pedal. In Edit mode, youll use this to make settings for controlling an effect parameter from the pedal. (p.9 Expression pedal settings)

Installing batteries

8. Expression pedal LED

This indicates the on/off status of the effect thats selected for control by the expression pedal (ON: lit, OFF: blinking).

9. Expression pedal

Use this to control volume, wah, or a parameter of another effect. By advancing the pedal all the way forward to egage the switch underneath it, you can switch the effect controlled by the expression pedal on/off. (p.9 Expression pedal settings)
1. Slide the cover of the battery case in the direction of the arrow, and
open the cover. Insert four separately sold AA-size alkaline batteries, being sure to observe the correct polarity (+ and - markings), and close the battery case.
2. When using batteries, the power will turn on when you insert a guitar
cable into the AX5Gs INPUT jack. While the power is on, the display will indicate the program number or other information. The power will turn off when you remove the cable from the INPUT jack.
Example of a connection to a mixer or recorder
Headphones Phones Input OUTPUT INPUT DC9V Guitar

Basic connections

Be sure to make all connections with the power turned off. If you fail to use caution when making connections, you could damage your guitar amp or speaker system, or cause malfunctions.

Digital recorder

1. Use a guitar cable to connect the AX5Gs OUTPUT jack to your guitar amp, mixer or recorder.
When making connections or turning on the power, lower the volume of your amp or mixer so that you dont hear noise If youre using headphones, plug them into the OUTPUT jack.
AC adapter to an AC outlet

Program mode

Settings for all the effects are collectively called a program. The AX5G has 80 programs which 40 (0140) of them are rewritable. Programs 4180 contain preset programs for immediate use. (p.54 Preset program chart) In Program mode, you can select programs by pressing the Program Down switch or Program Up switch, letting you change instantly between sounds. To enter Program mode, set the function selector to [PROGRAM]. (The LEDs in the upper part of the Program Up/Down switches will light.)
2. Connect your guitar to the rear panel INPUT jack.
If youre using batteries, this will turn the power on.
3. If youre using the optional AC adapter, connect it to the rear panel
DC9V power supply jack, and then plug the adapter into an AC outlet to turn the power on.
4. Raise the volume of your amp or mixer to the appropriate volume.

The effect list printed on the panel tells you the effect type that is selected.
FX PARAM (LED=green): The pedal will control the effect parameter specified by that particular program. For a program that assigns the expression pedals control target as WAH or FX PARAM, advancing the pedal forward will turn off the effect being controlled by the pedal, and the expression pedal LED will change from lit to blinking. Once again advance the pedal forward, and the effect being controlled will turn on; the expression pedal LED will change from blinking to lit. If the expression pedals control target is VOLUME, the position of the volume pedal will control the volume of the selected program. In the case of WAH or FX PARAM, the sound of the program will not change until you actually operate the expression pedal after switching programs.
By turning the value knob you can adjust the main (most important) parameter for the currently selected effect. At this time, the program/ value display will indicate the value of the parameter, and the LED in the upper part of the program up pedal will light (or blink) to indicate that the parameter value is being displayed.
To turn an effect on/off, press both the [] and [] buttons simultaneously. When an effect is on the effect type is shown, and when an effect is off. the display indicates

Quick guide

Creating your sound (Edit mode)

Signal flow

PRE FX DRIVE/AMP CABINET NR DELAY / REVERB MOD VOLUME PEDAL
When you select an effect, the AX5G automatically sets the parameters of that effect to their most effective values. In other words, you can create great sounds just by choosing an effect for each of the categories PRE FX, DRIVE/AMP, MOD, and DELAY/REV, without having to make detailed parameter settings. By adjusting the main parameters, you can tweak your sound to what you have in mind.
AX5G Owners manual Selecting and adjusting sub-parameters
[PRE FX-PARAM], [DRIVE/AMP-PARAM], [MOD-PARAM], [DELAY/ REV-PARAM]
Heres how to edit the sub-parameters of the effect youve selected for each of the [PRE FX], [DRIVE/AMP], [MOD], and [DELAY/REV] categories. When you press the [] or [] buttons, the program/value display will indicate a value of P1P5, and the LED in the upper part of the program down pedal will light (or blink) to indicate that the parameter type is being displayed.
For the sub-parameters that correspond to P1P5, refer to p.50 Parameter List. Depending on the guitar youre using, notes may be cut off if you raise the noise reduction value excessively. Adjust this so notes ring out naturally.
: Select the type (C0C9) of cabinet modeling.

You cant edit the cabinet model if the drive/amp model is off. In this. case, the LED will indicate Cabinet modeling is associated with the drive/amp model. It works only if the drive/amp model is turned on. When you change the drive/ amp model type, the most suitable cabinet model is selected automatically. Cabinet modeling is associated with the drive/amp model. It works only if the drive/amp model is turned on. When you change the drive/ amp model type, the most suitable model is selected automatically.
Now you can use the value dial to edit the sound by adjusting the various sub-parameters. At this time, the program/value display will indicate the parameter value, and the LED in the upper part of the program up pedal will light to indicate that the parameter value is being displayed.
If the effect is turned off, the program/value display will indicate when you set the function selector to a [PARAM] position for that category. If you want to edit the parameters of that effect, simultaneously press both the [] and [] buttons to turn the effect on.
: Specify the value of the parameter when the expression pedal is fully returned toward yourself. : Specify the value of the parameter when the expression pedal is fully advanced away from yourself.
Effect/parameter type and parameter value display
When you press the Program Down switch in Edit mode, the program/ value display will indicate the effect type or parameter type (F0F9, d0 d7, A0A7, P1P5). When you press the Program Up switch, the program/value display will indicate the parameter value. This gives you a convenient way to check the current settings.
To select an effect and edit it to your taste, you should first adjust the main parameters, and then adjust sub-parameter P1. In most cases, youll be able to get the sound you want by adjusting these two parameters.

[LEVEL/NR/CAB/PEDAL]

Set the function selector to this position when you want to adjust the program level, noise reduction, or cabinet modeling. Then press the [s] or [t] buttons to cycle the display through (program level), (cabinet), and , (Expression pedal (NR sensitivity), target range). Use the value knob to adjust each parameter. : Use the value knob to adjust the program level (0.010). A setting of 5.0 is the standard value. Some effect settings may cause clipping. If this occurs, lower the program level. : Adjust the noise reduction sensitivity (0.010) so that you dont hear noise (hiss) when youre not playing your guitar.

Expression pedal settings
Make the program/value display show the effect parameter (F0F9, d0 d7, A0A7, P1P5). Make sure that the LED of the program up pedal or program down pedal is blinking, and then hold down the pedal setting switch for about one second.
You cant use the expression pedal to control a parameter for which the program up pedal or program down pedal does not blink.
The program/value display will briefly indicate (Complete), and youll be able to use the expression pedal to control the effect parameter.
If the expression pedals control target is FX PARAM, changing the category of the effect controlled by the pedal will reset the pedal control target to the most useful parameter of the selected effect. (p.50 Parameter List) If you set the expression pedals control target to FX PARAM, the corresponding effect will automatically be turned On. If, in this state, you operate the pedal or press the pedal setting switch once to select VOLUME without editing the setting, the effect will automatically be turned Off again. However, if you did operate the pedal or edit the setting, the effect will remain On even if you press the pedal setting switch once again to select VOLUME as the target. If the expression pedals control target is WAH, you can turn the function select knob to [PRE FX] (the display will indicate ) or [PRE FXPARAM] and edit the WAH parameters. When the expression pedals control target is WAH, changing the [PRE FX] effect type will switch the expression pedals control target to VOLUME.
Checking the values saved in a program (Original Value)
In Edit mode, the original value LED in the program/value display indicates the parameter value that is saved in the program. When you use the knob or switches to modify the value of a parameter, the Original Value LED will light when that value matches the value thats already been saved in the program (i.e., the original value).
The original value LED wont light in Program mode.

Bypass and Mute

Bypass (which turns off all effects including noise reduction) and Mute (which mutes the AX5Gs output) are convenient functions for use while youre adjusting your guitar amp, tuning during a live performance, or switching guitars. Heres how to use Bypass or Mute.
Saving a program (Write mode)
Heres how to save (write) a sound that youve created.

If you switch to a different program in Program mode or turn off the power without writing your settings into memory, the changes you made will be lost.

Bypassing the AX5G

Simultaneously press the Program Up and Program Down switches; all effects will be bypassed. At this time, the program/value display will indicate .
1. Set the function selector to [WRITE]. 2. Press the [(WRITE)] button. The program number will blink. 3. Use the value knob or the program up/down switches to select the
program in which you want to save your settings.
4. Press the [(WRITE)] button once again. The program will be saved,
and the program/value display will indicate (Complete) briefly.
The newly saved program will overwrite (i.e., replace) the existing settings, so that the previous program in that location will be lost. If you decide not to save the new program, press the [CANCEL] button to cancel the operation.

Muting the AX5G

Simultaneously press and hold down the Program Up and Program Down switches for about one second and the output will be muted. At this time, the program/value display will indicate . When bypassed or muted, the Auto Chromatic Tuner will be active. To cancel the bypass or mute function, press the Program Up or Program Down switch (this will not change the program). At this time the value knob will operate as the master volume.
The AX5G has a built-in Auto Chromatic Tuner. You can calibrate the reference pitch (the note A) of the tuner in a range of A438 HzA445 Hz.
Adjusting the pedal sensitivity
If fully advancing the pedal does not produce the maximum effect or volume even though the AX5Gs expression pedal / settings are respectively set to minimum/maximum, or if the effect or volume does not reach the minimum when you fully return the pedal, or if fully advancing the pedal does not switch the effect on/off when the expression pedal setting is WAH or FX PARAM, use the following procedure to adjust the sensitivity of the expression pedal so that it will operate optimally.
When adjusting the sensitivity, you should use your foot to operate the expression pedal. Accurate adjustment may not be possible if you use your hand.

Tuning procedure

1. The Auto Chromatic Tuner will be activated when the AX5G is bypassed or muted.

If you want to tune silently, such as during a live performance, simply mute the AX5G.
2. Play a note on your guitar and the program/value display will indicate the name of the closest note. Note names are indicated as follows.

Note name Display

1. Turn the power off. 2. While holding down
the pedal setting switch and the [(WRITE)] button, turn on the power. Continue holding down these two switches until the program/value display indicates (Pedal).
3. If your guitar is sharp (pitch too high), the Program Up switch LED
will blink. If your guitar is flat (pitch too low), the Program Down switch LED will blink. In either case, more rapid blinking indicates that your guitar is farther from the correct pitch. When in tune, both the Program Up and Program Down LEDs will light.
3. Release your hand from the switches, and return the expression pedal

back towards yourself.

Take your hand off the pedal Return toward yourself
Adjusting the tuner calibration
When you turn on the power, the built-in tuner is set to a reference pitch of A 440 Hz (concert pitch). You can use the []/[] buttons to calibrate this in the range of 438 Hz445 Hz. When doing so, the program/value display will indicate a value of 3845.
When you turn off the power, the calibration adjustment you made will be discarded and the AX5G will automatically be set to 440 Hz.
4. Advance the expression pedal forward to the position where the effect should turn on/off.

Advance pedal

2. Release your hand from the switches you were pressing. 3. If you wish to reload the factory settings press the [(WRITE)] but(Load) and reloadton. The program/value display will indicate ing will begin. When reloading is completed, the program/value display will indicate , and the AX5G will automatically enter Program mode.
5. Take your foot off the expression pedal while its still advanced forward. 6. The pedal will return by itself when you remove your foot. When the pedal
has returned by itself, press the [(WRITE)] button. The display will indi(Complete) and the sensitivity will be adjusted. After the display cate has indicated the AX5G will automatically switch to Program mode.
If you decide not to carry out this adjustment, press the [(CANCEL)] switch.
You cant cancel the reload operation once youve pressed the [ (WRITE) ] button. Never turn off the power while reloading. If you decide to cancel the reload operation, press the [(CANCEL)] button while the program/value display indicates .

Troubleshooting

If you suspect a malfunction, please check the following points. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact a nearby dealer.

Restoring the factory preset programs
Heres how to restore (reload) the AX5Gs programs back to factory preset programs.
When you execute this operation, all the programs you created and stored inside the AX5G will be erased, and replaced by the factory programs.
1. Power does not turn on
Have the batteries have run down? When the batteries run low, the display will blink . We recommend that you replace the batteries as soon as possible. If batteries become unusable, remove them immediately. Leaving drained batteries in the unit can cause malfunctions such as battery leakage. You should also remove the batteries if you wont be using the AX5G for an extended time. Have you have inserted a stereo cable into the INPUT jack? When operating the AX5G on batteries, the power will not turn on if you insert a stereo cable. Be sure to use a mono cable. 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?

1. While

holding down both the Program Up and Down switches as well as the [(CANCEL)] button, turn on the power. Continue holding down the pedal and switch until the program/value display indicates (Reload).

2. No sound

Is the volume of your guitar turned down? Is your guitar cable connected correctly? Is your guitar cable broken? Are the DRIVE/AMP or PROGRAM LEVEL (LEVEL/NR/CAB/ PEDAL) parameters turned to a low value? Is the volume turned down for another effect? If VOLUME is assigned as the control target of the expression pedal, could you have turned the volume down? Is the Mute function activated? Refer to Bypass and Mute (p.10) and cancel the Mute function. Is the master volume turned down? Set the function selector to [PROGRAM], and turn the value knob to adjust the master volume. Number of effects:

Specifications

Pre-effect types: 11 (Pre-effect 10 + Pedal-wah 1) Drive/Amp Model types: 16 Cabinet Model types: 10 Modulation Effect types: 10 Delay Effect types: 5 Reverb Effect types: 5 Noise Reduction: 1 Number of programs: 80 (40 user/40 preset) Audio input: 1/4 (mono) Audio output: 1/4 (stereo TRS) Signal processing: A/D conversion: 24 bit D/A conversion: 24-bit 31.25 kHz Sampling frequency: Tuner: Detection range : A0E6 Calibration: A=438445 Hz Power supply: Four alkaline AA batteries (continuous use of eight hours) or DC9V (separately sold) AC adapter Dimensions (W D H): 44 mm / 9.8 5.6 1.7 inches Weight: 650 g / 22.9 oz. Included items: Owners manual Options (separately sold): DC9V AC adapter
* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improvement.

3. Effects dont apply

Could an effect be bypassed? Is the modulation DEPTH or the delay/reverb MIX set to a low value? Is the AX5G in Bypass mode? Refer to Bypass and Mute (p.10) and cancel the Bypass function.

Parameters that can be controlled by the pedal.
Paramtres pouvant tre contrls par la pdale.
Parameter, die durch das Pedal gesteuert werden knnen.
PRE FX COMPRESSOR PICKUP SIMULATOR AC SIMULATOR SLOW ATTACK AUTO WAH U-VIBE/PHASER CHORUS/FLANGER OCTAVE RING MODULATOR DRONE
Main Parameter SENS * 1.10 TYPE HS, SH TOP * 1.10 ATTACK * 1.10 SENS/POL 0.10, -0.-10 SPEED * 1.10 SPEED * 1.10 EFFECT * 0.10 OSCFREQ * 0.10 KEY A.G# P1 LEVEL LEVEL * BODY ATTACK * DEPTH DEPTH DIRECT EFFECT MIX * P2 PHASE 1.10 TYPE 1,2,3,4 ORDER Pr/Po ORDER Pr/Po RESO 0.10 DIRECT 0.10 RESO 1.10 P3 PHASEMIX MIX TYPE TYPE MANUAL FILTER -10.10 0./ 48 U1,U2,or,bL 1.10 1.10 P4 SENS MANUAL -
F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9
0.10 0.10 1.10 1.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10

0.10 1.10 -

WAH WAH
Main Parameter MANUAL * 0.10, -0.10

P1 ATTACK 1.10 ORDER

P2 Pr/Po TYPE

P3 47/48

d0 d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6 d7 A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7
DRIVE/AMP TUBE OVERDRIVE BOUTIQUE OVERDRIVE FAT DISTORTION ORANGE DISTORTION METAL DISTORTION SHRED DISTORTION FUZZ OCTAVE FUZZ BOUTIQUE CLEAN BLACK 2X12 AC15 AC30TB UK 68P UK '80 UK MODERN US MODERN
Main Parameter GAIN* 1.10 GAIN* 1.10 GAIN* 1.10 GAIN* 1.10 GAIN* 1.10 GAIN* 1.10 GAIN* 1.10 GAIN* 1.10 GAIN* 0.10 GAIN* 0.10 GAIN* 0.10 GAIN* 0.10 GAIN* 0.10 GAIN* 0.10 GAIN* 0.10 GAIN* 0.10
P1 TONE TONE TONE TONE TREBLE TREBLE TONE TONE TREBLE TREBLE TREBLE TREBLE TREBLE TREBLE TREBLE TREBLE
0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10
P2 VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME MIDDLE MIDDLE VOLUME VOLUME MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE
P3 BASS 0.10 BASS 0.10 BASS 0.10 BASS 0.10 BASS 0.10 BASS 0.10 BASS 0.10 BASS 0.10 BASS 0.10 BASS 0.10
P4 VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME
0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10
P5 AMP/LINE AMP/LINE AMP/LINE AMP/LINE AMP/LINE AMP/LINE AMP/LINE AMP/LINE
A1.Ln A1.Ln A1.Ln A1.Ln A1.Ln A1.Ln A1.Ln A1.Ln
C0 C1 C2 C3 C9 C8 C7 C7 C7 C4 C5 C6 C7 C7 C8 C9
Cabinet TWEED 1x8 TWEED 1x12 TWEED 4x10 BLACK 2x10 US V30 UK T75 UK H30 UK H30 UK H30 BLACK 2x12 AC15TBX AC30TBX UK H30 UK H30 UK T75 US V30

Main Parameter SPEED * 1.10 SPEED * 1.10 SPEED * 1.10 SPEED1 * 1.10 SPEED1 * 1.10 SPEED * 1.10 SPEED * 1.10 PITCH * -12.12 SPEED * 1.10 SENS/POL 0.10,-0.-10
P1 DEPTH DEPTH RESO SPEED2 SPEED2 DEPTH DEPTH EFFECT MIX ATTACK
0.10 0.10 0.10 1.10 1.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 1.10
P2 MANUAL TIME DEPTH DEPTH DEPTH SPREAD DIRECT RESO RESO
1.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10
P3 MODE MIX MANUAL RESO RESO LEVEL FINE MANUAL MANUAL *
1,2,3 0.10 1.10 0.10 0.10 1.10 -15.15 1.10 1.10
P4 MIX MODE MODE TRACKING DEPTH DEPTH
0.10 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4,5 1.10 0.10 0.10
If you set the DEPTH to 10 for CLASSIC CHORUS, CLASSIC FLANGER, or FILTRON, adjusting the MANUAL value won't produce any change.
Si vous rglez DEPTH sur 10 pour CLASSIC CHORUS, CLASSIC FLANGER ou FILTRON, le rglage de la valeur MANUAL ne produira aucun changement. Wenn Du DEPTH auf 10 fr CLASSIC CHORUS, CLASSIC FLANGER oder FILTRON gestellt hast, wird durch Einstellen des Werts von MANUAL keine nderung bewirkt.
If you're using F9-FILTRON and want to assign P3-MANUAL as the pedal control target, set P4-DEPTH to a value of 0 (or near 0).
Si vous utilisez F9-FILTRON et souhaitez que P3-MANUAL soit contrl par la pdale dexpression, rglez P4-DEPTH sur la valeur 0 (ou une valeur proche de 0). Wenn du F9-FILTRON verwendest und P3-MANUAL als Pedal-Steuerungsgegenstand zuweisen willst, stelle P4-DEPTH auf einen Wert von 0 (oder nahe 0).
DELAY/REVERB ECHO+ MULTI HEAD ECHO MODULATION DELAY STEREO DELAY PINGPONG DELAY SLAP SPRING PLATE ROOM HALL
Main Parameter MIX * 0.10 MIX * 0.10 MIX * 0.10 MIX * 0.10 MIX * 0.10 MIX * 0.10 MIX * 0.10 MIX * 0.10 MIX * 0.10 MIX * 0.10 P1 TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.10 P2 FEEDBACK FEEDBACK FEEDBACK FEEDBACK FEEDBACK HI DAMP HI DAMP HI DAMP HI DAMP HI DAMP P3 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 TONE TONE SPEED TONE TONE LO DAMP LO DAMP LO DAMP LO DAMP LO DAMP 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10

Preset program chart

No. Program name CLEAN CRUNCH DIRT SOLO ACOUSTIX FILTRON SHRED84 UFO OR DIST PHASED US MODRN RND FILT COBOHALL ROTARY UK '80S VULGAR D AC15 PEACH UK MODRN *ICE* Pedal VOLUME VOLUME MOD CL FLN VOLUME DELAY/REV SLAP MOD FILTRON VOLUME WAH DRIVE/AMP OR DIST PRE FX VIB/PH DELAY/REV ECHO+ MOD RND FILT VOLUME MOD ROTARY MOD CL FLN VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME MOD PITCH Type Clean Crunch Lead Solo Acoustic SE Lead Wah+Solo Dist Crunch Lead SE Clean SE Lead Lead Crunch OD Lead SE For AMP AMP AMP AMP AMP/LINE AMP AMP/LINE AMP/LINE AMP AMP/LINE AMP AMP AMP/LINE AMP AMP AMP AMP AMP AMP AMP No. Program name GIBBY AC TUBE OD WAH RESO AC BTQ CL AC30TB UK 68P SITAR(D) MARTY AC 1973 APPLE OCTAFUZZ AXIS SILVER 2005 STRIPE AC CREAM CLYDE WAH KSE MOSH TREMPAN Pedal DELAY/REV ROOM DRIVE/AMP TUBE OD WAH VOLUME DELAY/REV SPRING MOD TREM DRIVE/AMP UK 68P VOLUME DELAY/REV SLAP PRE FX CH/FLN VOLUME DRIVE/AMP OCTAFUZZ DRIVE/AMP MLT HD VOLUME VOLUME PRE FX OCTAVE VOLUME WAH VOLUME MOD TREM MIX GAIN Type Acoustic OD Wah Acoustic Clean Crunch Crunch SE Acoustic Clean Wah+Crunch Dist Clean Lead Lead Solo Acoustic Wah Solo SE For AMP AMP AMP AMP AMP AMP AMP AMP AMP AMP AMP AMP LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE

SPEED MIX MANUAL

MIX SPEED GAIN MIX SPEED TONE MIX
GAIN SPEED MIX MANUAL SPEED RESO

EFFECT

CL FLN. DELAY/REV. MOD.. OR DIST. VIB/PH. RND FILT. RESO. TUBE OD. TREM. CH/FLN. OCTAFUZZ.. MLT HD.
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EasyStart

A great collection of accurately-crafted Guitar Amp/Cabinet modeling and Effects using Korgs award-winning REMS modeling technology 16 of the most coveted Drive/Amp models; mix and match with 10 killer cabinets Dedicated Expression pedal to control volume, wah, and various effect parameters in real time Quick Assign function lets you easily assign an effect parameter to the expression pedal with one touch 31 effects divided into 3 FX blocks w/ an adjustable professional noise reduction effect. 11 Pre FX: (10 pre-effect+pedal-wah) Comp, Wah, Acoustic, Drone, P/U and more. 10 Modulation, Filter and Pitch effects. 10 Delay/Reverb effects 80 Programs: 40 presets and 40 user 58 total effect types, 6 FX can be used simultaneously. (3 effects blocks, Noise Reduction, Drive/Amp and Cabinet modeling) Intuitive interface for quick and easy operation Delay and Reverb Effects carry over when changing between programs with the same settings Program select foot switches with large LED indicators for excellent visibility Battery or AC-powered Auto-chromatic tuner w/mute function Output jack also powers headphones
For the Electric Bass: Superbly crafted Amp, Cabinet and Effects using Korgs REMS 16 of the most coveted Drive/Amp models, mix and match with 10 killer cabinets Dedicated Expression pedal to control volume, wah, and various effect parameters in real time Quick Assign function lets you easily assign an effect parameter to the expression pedal with one touch 31 effects including 11 Pre-FX: (10 preeffect+pedal-wah) Comp, Wah, Fretless and Synth. 10 Modulation, Filter and Pitch effects. 10 Delay/Reverb effects plus a professional noise reduction effect 80 Programs: 40 presets and 40 user 58 total effect types, 6 FX can be used simultaneously (3 effects blocks, Noise Reduction, Drive/Amp and Cabinet modeling) Intuitive interface for quick and easy operation Function and Value knobs allow easy access to effect parameters and other features Program select foot switches with large LED indicators for visibility Battery or AC-powered Auto-chromatic tuner w/mute function Output jack also powers headphones

AX5-Series EasyStart

The following procedures work for both the AX5G and AX5B effect pedals
Audio Connections and Tuning
1. 2. 3. 4. With four AA batteries installed, or the optional adaptor connected to the Power Supply Input, connect your guitar/bass to the INPUT jack on the rear panel. Set the Function Selector knob to PROGRAM and lower the MASTER output level of the AX5 using the Value Knob. Connect your headphones, mixer, or amplifier to the OUTPUT jack on the rear panel; then use the Value Knob to raise the MASTER level, increasing the volume. Tune up! Step on the Program Up and Down Switches simultaneously to activate Bypass mode; the auto-chromatic tuner will be active (if both switches are held for approx. 1 second, Mute mode will be activated). Pluck a string; the Program/Value Display will indicate the note name, and the Program Switch LEDs will indicate whether the note is sharp or flat. When both lights are lit simultaneously, the string is in tune. 5. Return to the previous mode by stepping on either of the Program switches.
Restoring the Factory Preset Programs
1. While holding down both Program UP and DOWN Switches and the CANCEL Button, connect the power adaptor (or if using batteries, power up by plugging a cable into the input jack). The Program/Value Display will indicate rL and the Program Switch LEDs will blink. Release the button and switches. 2. Press the WRITE Button once (Ld will display). The factory programs will be loaded into the user area (01~40). When loading is completed, the Program/Value Display will indicate CP briefly, and program number 01 will be recalled. Note: To cancel this operation when the program value display reads rL press the Cancel button instead of the Write button. Note: Note: If you reload the preset programs, all previously stored custom programs will be overwritten! Never turn off the power while this operation is in progress!
Selecting and listening to the AX5s Programs
The AX5 pedals provide 80 program locations; 8 banks with 10 programs in each (8x10=80). Programs 01 - 40 are User locations that can be customized and saved. Programs 41 - 80 are factory preset, and can be modified but cannot be overwritten.
1. 2. Tip: Set the Function Selector knob to PROGRAM. Using the program UP and DOWN Switches, you can now scroll through and audition all 80 programs. To jump from bank to bank (as opposed to scrolling through each individual program), use the Cancel and Write buttons.

Tweak the AX5s Programs

Each of the AX5s 80 programs can be modified to your liking. This includes chaining effects types as well as effect parameters.
1. 2. Set the Function Selector knob to the effect type you wish to edit (i.e. PRE FX, DRIVE/AMP, MOD, DELAY/REV, etc.) Use the Write (UP) & Cancel (DOWN) Buttons to scroll through the various effect choices. (Press UP & DOWN buttons simultaneously to turn FX type off).

AX3-Series EasyStart

The effect chart printed on the face of your AX5G and B will be indispensable in locating and identifying the various available effect choices. There is also a more detailed chart in the back of the included manual.
Use the Value Knob to adjust the FXs main parameter. To fine tune the sub-parameters (not applicable to LEVEL, NR, CAB, MIC & BODY, TONE, and NOTCH), set the Function Knob to the corresponding effect type PARAM position (the next position moving clockwise on the knob). Choose the desired parameter with the Write (UP) & Cancel (DOWN) Buttons and use the Value Knob to adjust the parameter value.
A list of effect parameters can be found in the aforementioned effect chart in the rear of the manual. This will be very helpful in determining which parameter is being adjusted.
The Original Value Indicator (small dot in the lower right corner of the Program/Value Display) can be used to indicate the saved effect parameter settings of the currently selected program. Simply put, when the Original Value Indicator is lit, the previously saved effect parameter setting has been selected.

Example (all AX5 models)

1. 2. 3. Select MOD with the Function Knob. Use the Write (UP) & Cancel (DOWN) Buttons to select F2 (CL Flange). Then use the Value Knob to adjust the CL Flange effects Main parameter (SPEED). Turn the Function Knob clockwise one position to PARAM. Use the Write (UP) & Cancel (DOWN) Buttons to select P2 (DEPTH). Use the Value Knob to adjust the level of the DEPTH parameter. Note: In this mode, if you press the Program Up (Value) switch, the current parameter value will be displayed. If you press the Program Down (Type/Param) switch, it will display to the currently selected FX type/parameter.

Saving a Program

Youve tweaked and turned some knobs, and you like the changes that youve made now to save your program:
1. Set the Function Knob to the WRITE position, and press WRITE (UP) Button. A User program number will blink in the Program/Value Display. 2. 3. Use the Program Up and Down Switches or Value Knob to select the destination program number (1 - 40) Press the WRITE (UP) Button once again, and your program will be stored in the specified location (CP will display briefly indicating the process is complete).
Amp/Line Setting (AX5G only)
The AX5Gs output may be optimized to suit specific monitoring sources via the Amp/Line setting. Amp/Line settings can be made under the P5 parameter of the Drive/Amp (Note; the amp line setting is only applicable to Amp models {i.e. A0, A1, A2, A3, etc.} and will not be found on Drive models {i.e. D0, D1, D2, D3, etc.}). Select A1 if you connect the AX5s output to the input of a clean-sounding open back combo. Select A2 if you connect the AX5s output to the input of an open back combo with stronger mid-range content. Select A3 if you connect the AX5s output into a sealed back cabinet such as an amp stack. Select Ln if you connect the AX5s output into a line input such as a mixer, recorder, headphones or any other full range monitoring source.
Quick Assign - Assigning a specific effect parameter to the Expression Pedal
The AX5s expression pedal can be set to control volume, wah, and many effects parameter like the speed of the tremolo or depth of a reverb. Assigning an effect parameter to the expression pedal using the quick assign feature is easy:
1. 2. 3. First choose an effect type by turning the Function Selector to the appropriate effect section. Lets choose Delay/REV. Use the Write (UP) & Cancel (DOWN) Buttons to select an effect. In this case, lets go with F4 (PP delay). Turn the Function Knob clockwise one position to PARAM. Use the Write (UP) & Cancel (DOWN) Buttons to select P2 (Feedback). Note: You should notice that the Program Down Switch led is blinking. This is the indication that you can assign this particular parameter (Feedback) to the expression pedal. You cant use the expression pedal to control a parameter for which the Program Up or Program Down switches do not blink. 4. Hold down the Assign button for about 1 second. The display will read CP. You have now successfully assigned the Feedback of the PP Delay to the expression pedal.

Assigning the Expression Pedal to Volume, Wah, or FX Param
To switch the expression pedal between control of Volume, Wah, or FX Param, just press the pedal setting switch (Assign button) to scroll though the 3 choices: Volume, Wah, and FX PARAM.
Note: Each time you press this button the control target will change in this order. Vol, Wah, FX PARAM. The LED will light as follows: Orange for Volume Red for Wah Green for FX PARAM