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
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
Specifications... 57 Appendix.... 58

1.3 INSERT button This turns an insert effect on/off. The indicator will be lit if the signal input/output 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 (volume) 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 L/M buttons to change the character at that space.

PARAMETER EDIT 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 GLOBAL 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 (Expression Step Sequencer).
HINT: For details, refer to Using ESS to control a parameter on p.47

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 operating, this functions as a tuning meter (LED: red or green).
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.

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.
10.6 PHONE jack (stereo mini) Connect your headphones to this jack.
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.
10.5 LEVEL knob Adjusts the output level from the OUTPUT jacks and the PHONE jack.
NOTE: You must turn off the power of all your equipment before you make connections. If you ignore this warning, you may damage your bass amp or speaker system, 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. to AMP. If

LINE IN 4

LINE IN 5

LINE IN 6

-10dBV C GAIN MI

U 10 60

LEVEL +4 -10

+10dB -40dB

LINE IN 7-8

LINE IN 9-10

LINE IN 11-12

LINE IN 13-14

MON/ EFX

+10 +20

+15 +15

AUX 1 MASTER

NORMALLED

AUX 1 SELECT

A UX RETURNS

+10 +7

U MID 2.5kHz

-12 +12 -12

+12 -12

ALT 3-4

U LOW 80Hz

-15 +15 -15

+15 -15

0 -2 -4 -7
NORMAL(AFL) LEVEL SET(PFL)

-10 -20 -30 0dB=0dBu

A LT 3 4

PHANTOM CONTROL ROOM

RUDE SOLO LIGHT

/ PHONES

MAIN MIX

U U 60

Mixer/recorder

Headphones

USING THE AX3000B WITH A MIDI DEVICE OR

COMPUTER

By using MIDI you can control the AX3000B from a sequencer or control an external 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.

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 selecting 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.

Tuner Index Appendix Spec. Troubleshooting Factory settings MIDI/DIGITAL ESS Pedals Effect Type

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.

Playing the AX3000B

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 performance.
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 disabled 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 characters 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.
Creating and Storing your own Programs

SIGNAL PATH

Input Output Insert effect Pre-effect Drive/amp cabinet

Amp/line select

Reverb

Modulation

There are two ways you can do this; by tweaking an existing program or by starting from scratch.

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. [1] DEPTH [2] SPEED [3] MANUAL 0.010.0 0.110.0 [Hz] 1.010.0 * Adjusts the vibrato/modulation depth. * Adjusts the vibrato/modulation speed. * Adjusts the center frequency of the sweep. MANUAL has no effect if DEPTH is set to 10.0. Selects the type. U-VIBE set to Vibrato mode. U-VIBE set to Chorus mode. Models the popular four-stage phaser. Models the Danish phaser. Selects the connection order. The effect is connected before the DRIVE/ AMP model. The effect is connected after the DRIVE/ AMP model.
[4] TYPE U-1: U-2: Or: bL: [5] ORDER PrE(PRE): PoS(POST):
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.
6. CHORUS/FLANGER (CHO/FLNG)
This is a chorus/anger unit with a standard circuit structure. [1] DEPTH [2] SPEED [3] MANUAL 0.010.0 0.110.0 [Hz] 1.010.0 * Adjusts the modulation depth. * Adjusts the modulation speed. * Adjusts the center frequency of the sweep. MANUAL has no effect if DEPTH is set to 10. * Adjusts the amount of resonance.

[4] RESO

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. [4] DIRECT [5] EFFECT 0.010.0 0.010.0 * Adjusts the mix level of the original sound. * Adjusts the mix level of the note one octave below.
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 control the sound in unique ways while you perform. [2] [3] [4] [5] FILTER 1.010.0 OSCFREQ 0.010.0 DIRECT 0.010.0 EFFECT 0.010.0 * * * * Adjusts the lter cutoff frequency. Adjusts the oscillator frequency. Adjusts the mix level of the original sound. Adjusts the mix level of the effect sound.

9. FRETLESS

This effect transforms the sound of a fretted bass into that of a fretless bass. [1] DEPTH 0.010.0 * Adjusts the degree of fretlessness.
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. [2] ATTACK 0.010.0 * Adjusts how the attack is modied.

3. CLASSIC FLANGER (CL FLANG)
This models a classic analog anger. [1] DEPTH [2] SPEED [3] MANUAL 0.010.0 0.110.0[Hz] 1.010.0 * Adjusts the modulation depth. * Adjusts the modulation speed. * Adjusts the center frequency of the sweep. If DEPTH is set to 10, MANUAL will not function. * Adjusts the amount of resonance. * Adjusts the mix amount of the effect. If you set the FLN TRIG: CONTROL switch setting to FLN TRIG, the LFO will be reset to the position specied by OFFSET whenever you operate the switch. (p.44 Control switch settings)

4. BI CHORUS (BI CHORS)

This is a chorus model unique to the AX3000B. It provides two chorus units, CHORUS 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. [1] DEPTH 0.010.0 [2] SPEED 1 0.110.0[Hz] [3] SPEED 2 0.110.0[Hz]
* Adjusts the modulation depth of CHORUS 1/2. * Adjusts the modulation speed of CHORUS 1. * Adjusts the modulation speed of CHORUS 2.
NOTE: This will not function if MODE is set to P2 or P3.

[5] MODE S: P1: P2:

* Adjusts the amount of resonance for CHORUS 1/2. Species the connection and LFO for CHORUS 1/2. CHORUS 1/2 are connected in series. CHORUS 1/2 are connected in parallel. CHORUS 1/2 are connected in parallel, and their LFOs are synchronized.
[4] RESO 0.010.0 [5] MIX 0.010.0 CONTROL switch FLN TRIG
CHORUS 1/2 are connected in parallel, and their LFOs are synchronized in opposite phase (Stereo mode).
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. [1] DEPTH 0.010.0 [2] SPEED 1 0.110.0[Hz] [3] SPEED 2 0.110.0[Hz] * Adjusts the modulation depth of PHASER 1/2. * Adjusts the modulation speed of PHASER 1. * Adjusts the modulation speed of PHASER 2.
NOTE: This will not function if MODE is set to S2, P2, or P3.

[4] RESO [5] MODE

S1: S2:

P1: P2: P3:

* Adjusts the amount of resonance for PHASER 1/2. Species the connection and LFO for PHASER 1/2. PHASER 1/2 are connected in series. PHASER 1/2 are connected in series and their LFOs are synchronized to create a pseudo-twelve-stage phaser. PHASER 1/2 are connected in parallel. PHASER 1/2 are connected in parallel, and their LFOs are synchronized (Stereo mode). PHASER 1/2 are connected in parallel, and their LFOs are synchronized in opposite phase (Stereo mode).

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.

[1] [2] [4] [5]

DEPTH SPEED SPREAD LEVEL
0.010.0 1.010.0[Hz] 0.010.0 1.010.0
* Adjusts the tremolo depth. * Adjusts the tremolo speed. Adjusts the left/right spaciousness. * Compensates the output level.

7. ROTARY

This models a stereo rotary speaker. When you adjust the speed, it will take a certain 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. [1] DEPTH 0.010.0 [2] SPEED 1 0.110.0[Hz] * Adjusts the modulation depth. * 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 settings) * 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 settings) * Adjusts the time it takes for the rotational speed to change. With higher settings, the change will take more time. If you select ROT SPD as the CONTROL switch setting, the rotation speed will alternate between SLOW/FAST (SPEED 1/ SPEED 2) each time you press the CONTROL switch. This lets you control the effect just as on an actual rotary speaker. (p.44 Control switch settings)

[4] SPEED 2 0.110.0[Hz]

CONTROL switch ROT SPD
This is a pitch shifter with a range of two octaves up or down, rivaling sophisticated rack-mounted signal processors. [1] PITCH 24+24 [2] FINE 50+50 [3] TRACKING10150 [ms] * Adjusts the pitch in semitone steps. * Adjusts the pitch in one-cent units. 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. * Adjusts the level of the direct sound. * Adjusts the level of the effect.

Species the delay time. * Adjusts the amount of feedback. * Adjusts the tone of the feedback. * Adjusts the sensitivity of ducking relative to the volume of the bass.
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.
* Adjusts the mix level of the delay.
8. RHYTHM DELAY (RHYTM DL)
This provides a DL8000R function in which the TIME of two DELAY taps is automatically set according to the RHYTHM you specify. [1] [2] [3] [4] TIME 12700[ms] FEEDBACK 0.010.0 TONE 1.010.0 RHYTHM 1, 2, 11 Sets the delay time. * Adjusts the amount of feedback. * Adjusts the tone of the delay. Species the two-tap rhythm delay when the delay time is set to quarter-note timing. For some settings, only one tap is used. * Adjusts the mix amount of the delay.

9. HOLD DELAY (HOLD DLY)

If you assign HOLD DLY to the CONTROL switch, youll be able to hold the delay delayed sound. [1] TIME 12700[ms] [2] FEEDBACK 0.010.0 [3] TONE 1.010.0 [5] MIX 0.010.0 CONTROL switch HOLD DLY Sets the delay time. * Adjusts the amount of feedback. * Adjusts the tone of the delay. * Adjusts the mix amount of the delay sound. If you select HOLD DLY for the CONTROL switch, the delay sound will be held when you turn on the switch.
HINT: When you select HOLD DELAY, the control switch will automatically be assigned to HOLD DLY.
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. [1] [2] [3] [5] TIME 262700[ms] Sets the delay time. FEEDBACK 0.010.0 * Adjusts the amount of feedback. TONE 1.010.0 * Adjusts the tone of the delay. 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.

11. FREEZ

This effect assigns FREEZ to the CONTROL switch. When you press the CONTROL 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. [1] TIME 12700[ms] Species the freeze length. [5] MIX 0.010.0 * Adjusts the mix level of the freeze effect. CONTROL switch FREEZ If you select FREEZ for the CONTROL switch, the FREEZ function will be turned on when you turn on the switch.
HINT: When you select FREEZ, the control switch will automatically be assigned to FREEZ.

F. REVERB EFFECTS

Here you can select one of 11 reverb-type effects. *: This indicates a parameter that you can control from the expression pedal. The parameters of the reverb effect are the same for all types. [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. * Adjusts the attenuation of the low-frequency range. * Adjusts the attenuation of the high-frequency range. Sets the initial delay before the reverberation begins. By adjusting this setting you can clarify the denition of the original sound. * Adjusts the mix amount of the reverb.

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.
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 following ways in which the control switch will control the ESS. ESS CTL1 ESS CTL2 ESS TAP1 ESS TAP2 Turn ESS on/off Turn the effect being controlled on/off Use tap tempo to specify the time to the next step Use tap tempo to specify the time from step 1 to the last step Start the sequence from step 1
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: The maximum tap interval is 10 seconds. 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 proceeding, the sequence will re-start from step 1. NOTE: If youve selected ESS TAP1 or ESS TAP2, and LAST STEP-MODE is 1shot, the sequence will begin from step 1 each time you press the control switch.
ESS Index Appendix Spec. Troubleshooting Factory settings MIDI/DIGITAL
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 MINSPEED (value knob 2) and MAX SPEED (value knob 3) to specify the minimum and maximum settings.
8. As appropriate for the SPEED setting, adjust the SMOOTH setting (value knob 2) to specify how smoothly the steps change.

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 connect 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:

OFF: Parameter change messages will not be transmitted. On: Parameter change messages will be transmitted.
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 performing 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 programs 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.
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. 3. Press the GLOBAL button. 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.

* * * MIDDLE

TONE TONE TONE TREBLE TONE TONE TREBLE TREBLE TREBLE TREBLE TREBLE TREBLE TREBLE TREBLE TREBLE TREBLE
* * MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE

* BASS * BASS * BASS

PROG LVL

MODULATION

CLASSIC CHORUS MULTI TAP CHORUS CLASSIC FLANGER BI CHORUS DUO PHASE TEXTREM ROTARY PITCH SHIFTER RANDOM FILTER FILTRON TALK MOD

DEPTH / PITCH

SPEED / FINE

MANUAL / SPEED 2

RESONANCE

MIX / MODE

DEPTH DEPTH DEPTH DEPTH DEPTH DEPTH DEPTH PITCH DEPTH DEPTH DEPTH

* * * * * * * * * * *

SPEED SPEED SPEED SPEED1 SPEED1 SPEED SPEED1 FINE SPEED ATTACK ATTACK
MANUAL TIME MANUAL SPEED2 SPEED2 SPEED2 TRACKING MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL

MODE MIX

* RESO * RESO * RESO

SPREAD

* MIX * MODE * MODE

LEVEL ACCEL

* RESO * RESO * TYPE
* EFFECT * MIX * SENS / POL

SENS / POL

ECHO PLUS MULTI HEAD ANALOG DELAY MOD DELAY SWEEP DELAY 2 TAP DELAY CROSS DELAY RHYTHM DELAY HOLD DELAY REVERSE DELAY FREEZ

FEEDBACK

OPTION
TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME
TONE TONE TONE TONE TONE TONE TONE TONE TONE -
MODE SPEED SENS TAP TIME DUCKING RHYTHM -

MIX MIX

* FEEDBACK * FEEDBACK * FEEDBACK
FEEDBACK FEEDBACK FEEDBACK FEEDBACK FEEDBACK -

* MIX * MIX

MIX MIX MIX MIX
SLAP SPRING BOUNCE PLATE GARAGE CHAMBER CANYON ROOM STUDIO HALL ARENA

LO DAMP

HI DAMP

PRE DELAY

LO DAMP LO DAMP LO DAMP LO DAMP LO DAMP LO DAMP LO DAMP LO DAMP LO DAMP LO DAMP
HI DAMP HI DAMP HI DAMP HI DAMP HI DAMP HI DAMP HI DAMP HI DAMP HI DAMP HI DAMP
PRE DLY PRE DLY PRE DLY PRE DLY PRE DLY PRE DLY PRE DLY PRE DLY PRE DLY PRE DLY
MIX MIX MIX MIX MIX MIX MIX MIX MIX MIX

PRE DLY

* FEEDBACK

* * * * * * * * * *

* * * * * * * * *

Numerics

2TAP DELAY (2TAP DLY) 36 FREEZ 38 FRETLESS 29 FUZZ 24
AC 2xACANALOG DELAY (ANLG DL) 35 ARENA 40 Automatic Chromatic Tuner 21