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 you're 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 you've 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 Korg's 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 user's 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 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). 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. 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 manufacturer's or distributor's warranty. Please also retain your receipt as proof of purchase otherwise your product may be disqualified from the manufacturer's or distributor's 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. 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 instruc- 4 AX5G Owner's manual Introduction Main features Detailed and powerful modeling sounds delivered by Korg's modeling technology. 58 types of modeling effect variation are built in, and you can use up to six different effects (including noise reduction) and volume pedal simultaneously. You can edit all of the parameters for each effect in the four effect categories (pre-effect, drive/amp, modulation, delay/reverb). Use these modeling effects to create your own sounds and store them in internal memory as one of 40 user programs. In addition, 40 more programs are provided as presets for immediate use. (p.54 "Preset program chart") The AX5G provides an expression pedal that lets you control not only wah and volume but also many effect parameters, giving you enormous possibilities for live performance. The Quick Assign function lets you easily assign a parameter to the expression pedal with one touch. The delay sound is preserved when you switch between programs that have the same delay type and TIME parameter [P1] setting. Similarly, the reverb is preserved when switching between programs that have the same reverb type. A built-in auto chromatic tuner lets you tune while bypassed or muted. Front panel 7 1 2 6 8 4 3 5 9 1. Function selector The operation of the up/down buttons and value knob will depend on the mode that's chosen by this selector. You're in Program mode when this selector is at the [PROGRAM] position, Write mode when at the [WRITE] position, and Edit mode when at the [PRE FX]­[DELAY/REV-PARAM] positions. 2. Program/Value display In Edit mode, this display indicates the effect type (F0­F9, d0­d7, A0­ A7, LE, nr, Cb), the parameter (P1­P5) or its setting (value). In Write mode or Program mode, the display indicates the program number. When BYPASS/MUTE is active, the display indicates the name of the note you're tuning. Front and rear panel This section explains the switches and connectors on the AX5G's front and rear panels. 3. [(WRITE)], [(CANCEL)] buttons 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 you're using the tuner, use these buttons to adjust the calibration setting. 5 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 3 1 2 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, you'll use this to make settings for controlling an effect parameter from the pedal. (p.9 "Expression pedal settings") Setup Installing batteries 8. Expression pedal LED This indicates the on/off status of the effect that's 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. 6 AX5G Owner's manual 2. When using batteries, the power will turn on when you insert a guitar cable into the AX5G's 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 AX5G's OUTPUT jack to your guitar amp ...