E 1 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. 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. Handling To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls. Care If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or cleaning compounds or flammable polishes. Keep this manual After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference. Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment. If liquid gets into the equipment, it could cause a breakdown, 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 (for U.S.A.) 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, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that 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 user's authority to operate this equipment. ii CE mark for European Harmonized Standards CE mark which is attached to our company's 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 company's products of Battery operated apparatus means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC). * Company names, product names, and names of formats etc. are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. iii Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................. 1 Welcome Aboard! ....................................................................................................1 Main Features ..........................................................................................................1 A Bassist's 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 iv 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 v Specifications............................................................................................. 57 Appendix .................................................................................................... 58 Effect parameters...................................................................................................58 Index ........................................................................................................... 60 vi WELCOME ABOARD! M What is ? (Resonant structure and Electronic circuit Modeling System) is KORG's proprietary sound modeling technology which precisely reproduces the complex character and nature of both acoustic and electric instruments as well as electronic circuits in real world environments. emulates a wide variety of sound generation characteristics including instrument bodies, speakers & cabinets, acoustic fields, microphones, vacuum tubes, transistors, etc. · 72 different modeling effect variations are built-in, and you can use up to seven different effects simultaneously (including noise reduction). You can also use insert effects at the same time. · Use the effect model select knobs to instantly change your s ...