Introduction

WELCOME ABOARD!

any thanks for adding the TONEWORKS Modeling Signal Processor

MAX3000B to your sonic arsenal. Whether you???re playing live or recording in the studio, we???re sure it???ll give you countless hours of great bass tones

that will feel as good as they sound!

To maximize your chances of enjoying a long and toneful relationship with your AX3000B, please read this manual at least once, and (as they say), ???use the prod- uct as directed.??? Keep the manual for future reference after you???ve read it; you???ll want to re-read it later at some point to pick up cool tips you may have missed the ???rst time around.

MAIN FEATURES

???Detailed and powerful modeling sounds delivered by Korg???s ???REMS??? modeling technology.

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 envi- ronments. emulates a wide variety of sound generation char- acteristics including instrument bodies, speakers & cabinets, acoustic ???elds, 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 selection for each of the ???ve effect categories (pre-effect, drive/amp, modulation, delay, reverb).

???You can connect your own external effect device(s) as an insert effect.

???A sound you create using the AX3000B???s modeling effects (including the on/off status of an external effect) can be saved as a ???program.??? Internal memory can hold 96 of your own original programs, and 32 preset programs are provided.

???There???s also an Individual Mode that lets you use the foot switches to individu- ally turn each effect on/off.

???You can assign the expression pedal to control a variety of effect parameters, as well as using it as a wah pedal or volume pedal ??? a great feature for live perfor- mances.

???There???s a Quick Assign function that makes it easy to assign parameters to the expression pedal.

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A Bassist???s Guided Panel Tour

Here we???re going to learn about the buttons and other controls on the AX3000B???s top and rear panel.

FRONT PANEL

EFFECT EDIT SECTION

1.1 Effect Category buttons

Use these buttons to select the effect category you want to edit using value knobs 1???5, or to switch individual effects on/off. The button for an effect will be lit if that effect is on, blinking while that effect is being edited, or dark if that effect is turned off.

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PARAMETER EDIT SECTION

2.1 Value knobs 1???5

Use these knobs to adjust the parameters of each effect. From the left, we refer to these as value knobs 1???5. These knobs edit the settings of the effect you???ve 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 you???re currently operating.

HINT: For details on the parameters controlled by each knob, refer to ???Explanations of the Effect Types??? on p.23.

NOTE: When you???re performing a RENAME or WRITE operation or making GLO- BAL 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.

2.3ESS button

Use this button when you want to start or make settings for the ESS (Expres- sion Step Sequencer).

HINT: For details, refer to ???Using ESS to control a parameter??? on p.47

THE PROGRAM WRITE/EXIT SECTION AND OTHER SETTINGS

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4.2 ???/?? buttons

Use these to select the parameter you want to edit, or to edit the program name.

4.3 Name display

Displays program names, effect names, or parameter names.

4.4 Value display

This indicates the value of the parameter you are editing. If the displayed parameter value matches the unedited value (i.e., the value that???s stored in the program), the Original Value icon will light. If the name display shows the program name, and the program name or BANK LED are not blinking, the bank number and program number are shown in the form of ???2-1??? (which in this example indicates bank 2, program 1).

4.5 OUTPUT icon

This indicates the AX3000B???s output destination setting (AMP/LINE).

4.6 CABINET icon

This will light when the Cabinet model is active.

4.7 EXP icon

This will light when the expression pedal can be used.

4.8 Quick Assign icon

This will light if you???re operating a parameter that can be assigned to the expression pedal, indicating that the Quick Assign function is available.

BANK DISPLAY

5.1 Bank display

This indicates the bank number. If the Tuner is operating, it indicates the note name (p.21).

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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.

7.2 EXP (Expression) pedal

This controls volume, wah, or another effect parameter. For each program, you can assign just what this pedal will control (p.41). When using ESS, manual control of the sequence speed or step is assigned to this pedal. By advancing this pedal forward to press the switch that???s mounted under it, you can turn the expression pedal or the effect being controlled by ESS on/off. (This switching operation is not available if the EXP pedal is controlling the volume.)

ESS/PEDAL INDICATOR/TUNER DISPLAY

8.1 ESS/Pedal indicator/Tuner display

When you???re using ESS, this indicates the total number of steps (LED: green)

and the current step (LED: red). When you???re using the expression pedal, this

indicates the current position of the pedal (LED: red). When the Tuner is oper-

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

NOTE: What happens when you change programs will depend on the target that???s assigned to the expression pedal, as follows.

If the expression pedal is assigned to VOLUME, DELAY INPUT, or REVERB INPUT, or if it is assigned to the same target as in the previous program, the pedal position will be valid immediately after the program change, and the pedal indicator will light.

In other cases, the value speci???ed within the program will be valid immediately after the program change, and the pedal indicator will be dark until you move the pedal.

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10.5 LEVEL knob

Adjusts the output level from the OUTPUT jacks and the PHONE jack.

10.6 PHONE jack (stereo mini)

Connect your headphones to this jack.

MIDI

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.

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5.To adjust the volume, turn up your amp or mixer and the AX3000B???s rear panel LEVEL knob to a desired level.

NOTE: Use the GLOBAL menu setting ???DOUT LVL??? to adjust the S/P DIF OUT out- put level.

EXAMPLE OF CONNECTION TO A BASS AMP (OR AMPS)

???If you want to connect the AX3000B to your bass amps, connect the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks to the inputs of your amps. Be sure to select the appropri- ate connection (p.12).

HINT: If you???re connecting the AX3000B directly before your combo amp or head, set the rear panel LEVEL knob to the maximum position.

Monaural phone jack

Bass

INPUT

Monaural phone jack

Bass amp(s)

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Playing the AX3000B

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 1???8 contain 32 preset programs. In Program Select mode you can switch between various types of sounds by selecting the desired program.

HINT: Banks 9???16 and 17???24 contain the same preset programs as banks 1???8.

SELECTING A PROGRAM

As an example, here???s 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 (1???24), 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 you???re select- ing 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 you???ve selected the Bank but not the Program, the previously-selected program is still active. So if you???re 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.

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.

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Creating and Storing your own Programs

SIGNAL PATH

Setup Panel Tour Introduction

2.In the PRE FX, MODULATION, DELAY, or REVERB section, press all category select switches that are lit two times. This will turn off (bypass) all effects except the amp and cabinet models.

3.Use the DRIVE/AMP selector to select the drive/amp model you want to use.

4.Use value knobs 1???5 to adjust the parameters of the drive/amp model as desired.

HINT: Adjust the VOLUME so that there???s not too much difference in volume when the drive/amp model is switched on/off. If VOLUME is raised excessively, distortion may occur in the effects located after drive/amp.

5.When you choose an amp model, the appropriate cabinet model will be selected automatically. If you want to use the cabinet model (for example if the AX3000B is connected to a mixer or recorder), press the CABINET button to turn it on. If you use the cabinet model, make sure to choose the correct Out-

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NAMING A PROGRAM (RENAME)

Here???s how you can name a program.

NOTE: The program name is saved as part of each program. If you switch to a dif- ferent program or turn off the power before you save, your settings will be lost.

1.Press the RENAME button.

2.Use the ???/?? buttons to move the cursor to the character you want to change (the selected character blinks), and use value knob 1 or the ???/??? buttons to change the character.

You can use the following characters.

3.Repeat step 2 to ???nish entering a name for your program.

4.When you???ve ???nished entering a name, press the EXIT button to return to the mode you were in.

STORING A PROGRAM

When your tweaking has resulted in a sound you???re happy with, store (write) it!

1.Press the WRITE button.

The name display shows ???*WRITE*??? and the bank display and program LEDs 1???4 will blink.

2.Use value knob 1 or the ???/??? buttons to select the bank you want to use, and use the ???/?? buttons to select the destination program 1???4.

For example if you want to store your program in 9-1 (bank 9, program 1), use value knob 1 or the ???/??? buttons to make the bank display show ???9,??? and then use the ???/?? buttons to make the program 1 switch LED blink.

HINT: You can also select the store-destination program by using the BANK UP/ DOWN switches or the program 1???4 select switches.

3.Press the WRITE button once again.

The program will be saved, the name display will indicate ???COMPLETE,??? and you will return to Program Select mode.

NOTE: The program writes over the previous contents of that bank/program. The program that previously occupied the number you selected in step 2 will be erased.

NOTE: If you decide not to store your new program, press the EXIT button to can- cel the procedure.

NOTE: If you switch to a different program or turn off the power without storing the program you edited, your changes will be lost.

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Tuner (Bypass, Mute)

For your convenience, the AX3000B contains an Automatic Chromatic Tuner. The frequency of the middle ???A??? reference pitch can be adjusted (calibrated) over a range of 438 Hz???445 Hz.

The Bypass (all effects turned off, including noise reduction) and Mute functions are useful when you need to make settings on your bass amp, tune your instru- ment, or swap bass during a live performance. To activate Bypass or Mute, make sure you???re in Program Select mode and proceed as follows.

To activate Bypass

Press and hold down the program select switch of the currently selected program for about 0.5 seconds; all effects will be bypassed. The program LED will blink, and the name display will show ???BYPASS??? for one second.

To activate Mute

Press and hold down the program select switch of the currently selected program for about 1.5 seconds; the output will be muted. The program LED will blink rapidly, and the name display will show ???MUTE??? for one second.

In either case, the Auto Chromatic Tuner will be activated. To defeat Bypass or Mute, press any desired program select switch and you will return to Program mode.

TUNING PROCEDURE

1.To activate the Auto Chromatic Tuner, you can either activate Bypass or Mute, or press the EXIT/TUNE button while the display shows the program name. If the display does not show the program name, press the EXIT/TUNE button to make the program name appear, and then press the EXIT/TUNE button once again.

HINT: If you want to tune during a live performance, it???s a good idea to tune while Muted.

2.Play a string on your connected bass, and the closest note name will appear in the bank display. Note names are shown as follows.

C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B

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Explanations of the Effect Types

his section explains the AX3000B???s sixteen drive/amp models and eleven Tpre-effects, cabinet models, modulation, delay, and reverb effects.

A. DRIVE/AMP MODELS

The drive/amp model you select here will change the character of the tone controls and their placement within the circuitry, producing the response that???s unique to each model. This choice also selects an appropriate cabinet model.

* : This indicates a parameter that you can control from the expression pedal.

DRIVE MODELS

This provides six types of popular drive pedal, tuned for bass. With the exception of SHRED DIST, a DIRECT parameter has been added to each of these.

1. TUBE OD

This models an overdrive pedal housed in a garish, ???seasick green??? box, that is considered an all-time classic due to the wonderfully warm tones it produces.

2. FAT DIST

This models a pedal named after one of the most disliked rodents to ever walk the planet! The result is a smooth distortion rich in harmonics.

The parameters are the same as for 1. TUBE OD.

3. ORANGE DIST (OR DIST)

This models a classic distortion unit manufactured in Japan and packaged in an orange box.

The parameters are the same as for 1. TUBE OD.

4. SHRED DIST (SHRED DS)

This distortion resembles the sound produced by a large amp stack.

REVERB DELAY MODULATION PRE EFFECT CABINET DRIVE/AMP Effect Type Tuner

12. GOLD PANEL (GOLD PNL)

A modern amp with a distinctive gold panel, noted for its clean sound (recom- mended cabinet: MDN4x10)

The parameters are the same as for 7. VALVE.

13. JAZZ

A combo amp loved by jazz bassists (recommended cabinet: JAZ1x15)

The parameters are the same as for 7. VALVE.

14. STUDIO

A tube combo amp ideal for the Motown sound (recommended cabinet: STU1x15)

Parameters

15. AC100

A 100 watt tube amp manufactured by Vox (recommended cabinet: AC 2x15)

16. UK MAJOR

A 200 watt tube amp made in the UK (recommended cabinet: UK 4x15, UK 4x12)

The parameters are the same as for 15. AC100.

B. CABINET MODELS

The cabinet models are associated with the drive/amp models.

They will have an effect only if the drive/amp model is turned on. When you change the type of drive/amp model, an appropriate cabinet model is selected automatically.

You can change the cabinet model by pressing the CABINET button and turning value knob 1. If you don't want to use the cabinet model, press the CABINET switch twice to turn it off. The cabinet icon will disappear from the LCD display.

NOTE: The cabinet model is ignored if you've selected Amp (???AP???) as the connec- tion destination setting (p.12).

REVERB DELAY MODULATION PRE EFFECT CABINET DRIVE/AMP Effect Type Tuner

C. PRE EFFECT

The pre-effect is located in front of the drive/amp model.

*: This symbol indicates a parameter that you can control from the expression pedal.

1. COMP

The COMP effect is ideal when you want to play smooth and clean phrases at a consistent volume, or when you want more sustain. It models a compressor pedal that was popular for its percussive clean sound.

2. LIMITER

This models an effect that maintains a consistent level for the input signal volume. While it is similar to a compressor, a limiter applies compression only to the sounds that exceed a speci???ed level. Since raising the RATIO or lowering the THRESHOLD will lower the overall level, you should use the LEVEL parameter to compensate the level appropriately.

3. EXCITER

This models an effect that adds a brilliant high range to the sound.You can choose from two types; a conventional exciter that always adds the high range, or a ???dynamic exciter??? unique to ToneWorks which applies the exciter according to the volume of the input (especially good on slapped bass playing).

REVERB DELAY MODULATION PRE EFFECT CABINET DRIVE/AMP Effect Type Tuner

6. CHORUS/FLANGER (CHO/FLNG)

This is a chorus/???anger unit with a standard circuit structure.

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.

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, you???ll be able to con- trol the sound in unique ways while you perform.

9. FRETLESS

This effect transforms the sound of a fretted bass into that of a fretless bass.

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??? 0.0???10.0 * Adjusts how the attack is modi???ed.

REVERB DELAY MODULATION PRE EFFECT CABINET DRIVE/AMP Effect Type Tuner

2. MULTI TAP CHORUS (MT CHORS)

This is a chorus with independent taps for left/center/right, adding depth and spa- ciousness to your sound.

3. CLASSIC FLANGER (CL FLANG)

This models a classic analog ???anger.

4. BI CHORUS (BI CHORS)

This is a chorus model unique to the AX3000B. It provides two chorus units, CHO- RUS 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.

[2]???SPEED 1??? 0.1???10.0[Hz] * Adjusts the modulation speed of CHORUS 1.

[3]???SPEED 2??? 0.1???10.0[Hz] * Adjusts the modulation speed of CHORUS 2.

NOTE: This will not function if MODE is set to P2 or P3.

REVERB DELAY MODULATION PRE EFFECT CABINET DRIVE/AMP Effect Type Tuner

7. ROTARY

This models a stereo rotary speaker. When you adjust the speed, it will take a cer- tain amount of time for the speci???ed 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.

nate between SLOW/FAST (SPEED 1/ SPEED 2) each time you press the CON- TROL switch. This lets you control the effect just as on an actual rotary speaker. (p.44 Control switch settings)

8. PITCH SHIFTER (PITCH)

This is a pitch shifter with a range of two octaves up or down, rivaling sophisticated rack-mounted signal processors.

setting is close to +/???24. While listening to the pitch-shifted sound, adjust this so that playing is easier.

[4]???DIRECT??? 0.0???10.0 * Adjusts the level of the direct sound.

[5]???EFFECT??? 0.0???10.0 * Adjusts the level of the effect.

NOTE: If you assign the PITCH knob to the expression pedal, you can use the pedal to control the pitch change. (p.41 Using the expression pedal to control param- eters)

REVERB DELAY MODULATION PRE EFFECT CABINET DRIVE/AMP Effect Type Tuner

E. DELAY EFFECTS

Here you can select one of 11 delay-type effects.

*: This indicates a parameter that you can control from the expression pedal.

1. ECHO PLUS

This models one of the most respected analogue tape echo machines ever made. In the original, the ???echo??? is produced by a playback head and the exact ???delay time??? is set by varying the motor speed. Many professionals prefer these ???lo-?????? units because of the warm, dark echoes they produce.

2. MULTI HEAD (MULTI HD)

This is a model of a tape echo unit boasting three playback heads. The echo from each head (A, B, C) has its own feedback loop, letting you create warm and com- plex ???multitap??? echo effects.

3. ANALOG DELAY (ANLG DL)

This models an analog delay that used a bucket-brigade device (BBD) instead of a tape mechanism and was known for its compactness and reliability. It is character- ized by a warmly distorted sound.

REVERB DELAY MODULATION PRE EFFECT CABINET DRIVE/AMP Effect Type Tuner

7. CROSS DELAY (CROSS DL)

This models a Korg DL8000R delay unit set to cross-feedback between L???R and R???L.

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.

8. RHYTHM DELAY (RHYTM DL)

This provides a DL8000R function in which the TIME of two DELAY taps is auto- matically set according to the RHYTHM you specify.

9. HOLD DELAY (HOLD DLY)

If you assign ???HOLD DLY??? to the CONTROL switch, you???ll be able to hold the delay delayed sound.

HINT: When you select HOLD DELAY, the control switch will automatically be assigned to HOLD DLY.

REVERB DELAY MODULATION PRE EFFECT CABINET DRIVE/AMP Effect Type Tuner

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.

NOTE: This table applies to the following 11 reverb effects.

1. SLAP

This models the reverb of a very small space with short reverberation.

2. SPRING

This models a spring reverb unit that produces reverberation using a vibrating spring.

3. BOUNCE

This models a spring reverb that produces a higher-density reverberation.

4. PLATE

This models a type of reverb unit that works by vibrating a metal plate instead of a spring. It is adjusted to a fairly short reverb time. This reverberation is character- ized by a rapid attack, and is suitable for percussive playing.

5. GARAGE

This reverb models the dense reverberation typical of a garage.

6. CHAMBER

This reverb model was captured by placing a speaker and mic in an echo chamber (a specially-designed room used in the past by recording studios). This model reproduces the reverberation of a mild-sounding echo chamber.

REVERB DELAY MODULATION PRE EFFECT CABINET DRIVE/AMP Effect Type Tuner

Using the expression pedal to control parameters

EXPRESSION PEDAL SETTINGS

EXPRESSION TARGET QUICK ASSIGN

Here???s a very easy and convenient way to set the expression target.

As an example, use the MODULATION selector to choose PITCH SHIFTER. So that the effect will be easy to hear, we???ll initialize the PITCH SHIFTER. If PITCH SHIFTER is already selected, turn the selector to choose a different effect, and then re-select PITCH SHIFTER.

When you???re editing PITCH SHIFTER, turn value knob 1 or use the ???/?? buttons to make the name display show PITCH; the icon will appear. If in this state you press and hold (for one second) the EXP/CTL button, the name display will indicate COMPLETE. The PITCH parameter has now been assigned to the expression pedal, letting you control the amount of PITCH SHIFT. At this time, the

icon will appear in the LCD display. If you want to make more detailed set- tings, you can press the EXP/CTL button and set the minimum value (???EXP MIN,??? value knob 2) and maximum value (???EXP MAX,??? value knob 3) of the target range.

NOTE: If you change the effect type of a parameter that is assigned to the expres- sion target (i.e., to be controlled by the expression pedal), the target will be initial- ized to a setting of ???--OFF--???. (However, ???D/INPUT???, ???R/INPUT??? are exceptions.)

HINT: If you???ve selected ???VOX WAH??? as the pre-effect type, ???P/MANUAL??? (wah posi- tion) is automatically assigned to the expression pedal. In this case if you change the pre-effect back to another type without performing any other operation, the Tar- get, Min, and Max settings will automatically revert to their previous state. However if a pre-effect parameter was the target, it will be set to ???--OFF--??? rather than revert to its previous state.

NOTE: When you change the expression target, the MIN and MAX values will be initialized.

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???*/######???: EXP expression target (value display indicates EP)

???EXP MIN???: EXP (expression pedal) target range (minimum value)

???EXP MAX???: EXP (expression pedal) target range (maximum value)

Value knob 1 Value knob 2 Value knob 3

The expression pedal target is indicated as follows.

???*/######???

*: Target category

######: Target parameter

??? Examples

In addition to the examples we???ve shown here, a wide variety of expression tar- gets provided for each effect model can be freely assigned to the expression pedals.

If desired, you can make more detailed settings.

NOTE: For ???--OFF--???, ???VOLUME???, ???M/PITCH???, ???D/INPUT???, and ???R/INPUT???, operat- ing the expression pedal does not edit the parameter.

5.Turn value knob 2 to make the name display read ???EXP MIN.??? Here you can specify the PITCH value for when the pedal is at the minimum position (pedal back). Use value knob 2 or the ???/??? buttons to adjust the setting.

6.Turn value knob 3 to make the name display read ???EXP MAX.??? Here you can specify the PITCH value for when the pedal is at the maximum position (pedal forward). Use value knob 3 or the ???/??? buttons to adjust the setting.

When you operate the expression pedal, the target parameter will change within the range you speci???ed here.

NOTE: When you change the expression target, the MIN and MAX values will be initialized.

7. Press the EXIT switch to return to the mode you were in.

NOTE: The changes you make will not be preserved in the internal memory unless you store the program.

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CONTROLLING ESS

??????ESS CTL2??? Turn the effect being controlled by ESS on/off

??????ESS TAP1??? Use tap tempo to specify the duration until the next step

??????ESS TAP2??? Use tap tempo to specify the length from step 1 until the

NOTE: ESS TAP1, ESS TAP2, and ESS TRIG will do nothing if the SPEED of the step effect is set to PEdL.

NOTE: ESS CTL2, ESS TAP1, ESS TAP2, and ESS TRIG will do nothing if ESS is turned off.

NOTE: For ESS TAP1 and ESS TAP2, the CONTROL switch LED will blink at the speci???ed tempo.

NOTE: The maximum tap interval is 10 seconds.

ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY OF THE PEDAL

If you notice that advancing the AX3000B???s expression pedal does not reach the full effect or volume even when the Min and Max parameters are set to the minimum and maximum settings, or that returning the expression pedal does not reach the minimum effect or volume, you will need to perform the following adjustment so that the AX3000B???s expression pedal will be able to reach its full range of operation.

NOTE: When adjusting the sensitivity, you should use your hand to operate the pedal. Accurate adjustment may not be possible if you use your foot.

1.Turn the power OFF.

2.While holding down the EXP/CTL button and the ??? button, turn the power on. The name display indicates EXP MAX.

3.Slowly return the expression pedal toward yourself (pedal back), and take your hand off the pedal when it stops.

Press slowly

Name display

NOTE: If you decide to cancel the calibration procedure, press the EXIT button.

4. Press the WRITE button. The name display indicates EXP MIN.

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Using ESS to control a parameter

SS (Expression Step Sequencer) controls a variety of effect parameters E in a stepwise fashion, letting you control your sound in completely new

ways. For example, you can use the step sequencer to control the SPEED parameter of a modulation effect to create complex modulation that would not have been possible until now. You can control the MANUAL parameter of the VOX WAH or FILTRON effects to produce stepped-wah sounds, or control the PITCH of the PITCH SHIFTER effect to create arpeggio-like effects.

ESS

The AX3000B???s ESS function operates between the expression pedal and the tar- get parameter you specify. When you activate ESS, the sequencer will control the target parameter that you speci???ed for the expression pedal, and the expression pedal will control the ESS.

ESS PARAMETERS

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8.As appropriate for the SPEED setting, adjust the SMOOTH setting (value knob 2) to specify how smoothly the steps change.

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.

When you???ve ???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 MIN- SPEED (value knob 2) and MAX SPEED (value knob 3) to specify the minimum and maximum settings.

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 fol- lowing ways in which the control switch will control the ESS.

??????ESS CTL2??? Turn the effect being controlled on/off

??????ESS TAP1??? Use tap tempo to specify the time to the next step

??????ESS TAP2??? Use tap tempo to specify the time from step 1 to the last

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 speci???ed tempo.

NOTE: The maximum tap interval is 10 seconds.

NOTE: If you???ve 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 pro- ceeding, the sequence will re-start from step 1.

NOTE: If you???ve selected ESS TAP1 or ESS TAP2, and LAST STEP-MODE is 1- shot, the sequence will begin from step 1 each time you press the control switch.

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MIDI interface To a MIDI sequencer/computer

MIDI OUT

NOTE: You will need a MIDI inter- face in order to connect your com- puter with AX3000B.

Some MIDI interfaces are not able to transmit or receive MIDI exclu- sive messages correctly.

SETTING THE MIDI CHANNEL (GLOBAL ???MIDI CH???)

In order to exchange data with an external MIDI device, your AX3000B???s MIDI channel must match the MIDI channel of your external MIDI device. Here???s how to set the MIDI channel.

1.Press the GLOBAL button.

2.The name display will show ???MIDI CH.??? If a different parameter is selected, press the ???/?? buttons to change the display.

3.Use the value knob 1 or the ???/??? buttons to set your AX3000B???s MIDI channel.

4.Set the MIDI channel of your connected external MIDI device.

HINT: For details on how to set the MIDI channel of your external MIDI device, refer to its owner???s manual.

PROGRAM CHANGE (GLOBAL ???PCHG OUT???)

When you switch programs on the AX3000B, a program change message is trans- mitted from the MIDI OUT jack, causing an external MIDI device to switch pro- grams. Similarly, when the AX3000B receives a program change message, its program will switch automatically.

Here???s how you can specify whether a program change message will be transmit- ted from the MIDI OUT jack when you switch programs on your AX3000B.

NOTE: Program change numbers not used by the AX3000B will be ignored. For details on the range of program change numbers used by the AX3000B, refer to End of this manual.

1.Press the GLOBAL button.

2.Press the ???/?? buttons to make the name display show ???PCHG OUT.???

3.Specify whether program change messages will be transmitted. Use value knob 1 or the ???/??? buttons to make the desired setting.

???OFF???: Program change messages will not be transmitted.

???On???: Program change messages will be transmitted.

CONTROL CHANGE (GLOBAL ???CCHG I/O???)

When you operate the EXPRESSION pedal, Control switch or program switches of the AX3000B, control change messages will be transmitted. This means that func- tions for the corresponding control change numbers on an external MIDI device can be controlled in realtime.

Similarly, when the AX3000B receives control change messages from an external MIDI device, it will be controlled in the same way as if its own foot controller were operated.

For a list of the functions that can be controlled from an external MIDI device, refer to step 4.

Here you can specify whether the AX3000B will transmit and receive control change messages.

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3.Specify whether parameter change messages will be transmitted. Use value knob 1 or the ???/??? buttons to make your choice.

???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 AX3000B???s 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 per- forming 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 pro- grams at once. When you transmit all programs at once, all of the AX3000B???s 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.

BACKING UP

1.Connect the AX3000B???s 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 AX3000B???s 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 owner???s manual of the device that will receive the data dump.

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Restoring the Factory Preset

Programs

ere???s how you can restore the AX3000B???s programs and settings to the Hstate in which it was shipped from the factory.

NOTE: Executing this procedure will erase all the programs you created and saved in the AX3000B, and will load the factory-set programs. MIDI settings will also be initialized. If there are any settings you want to keep, you should ???rst use the data dump function to back them up, or use the ???Program sheet??? (the fold-out inside the back cover of this manual) to write down your settings.

1.While holding down the three buttons ???/???, and EXIT switch, turn on the power.

The display will read ???P??? and the LED 1???4 buttons will blink, and the name dis- play will ask ???RELOAD???? Release the three buttons you were holding down.

2.If at this point you decide that you really don???t want to execute this operation, you can press the EXIT switch.

3.Press the WRITE button. The name display will show ???LOADING,??? and the fac- tory-set data will begin being reloaded.

When reloading has been completed, the name display will indicate ???COM- PLETE,??? and the AX3000B will automatically switch to Program Select Mode.

NOTE: Never turn off the power while this reload operation is occurring.

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Speci???cations

NUMBER OF AMP TYPES: 11

NUMBER OF CABINET TYPES: 16

NUMBER OF EFFECTS

PEDAL TYPES: 11

MODULATION TYPES: 11

DELAY TYPES: 11

REVERB TYPES: 11

NOISE REDUCTION: 1

NUMBER OF PROGRAMS: 96 (24 BANKS x 4 CHANNELS)

AUDIO INPUTS

INPUT (Monaural phone jack)

INSERT RETURN (Monaural phone jack)

AUX IN (STEREO MINI)

AUDIO OUTPUTS

OUTPUT x 2 (Monaural phone jack)

INSERT SEND (Monaural phone jack)

PHONES (STEREO MINI)

LEVEL knob (adjusts OUTPUT and PHONES)

S/P DIF OUT (16-bit/44.1 kHz optical connector (IEC60958, EIJA CP-1201))

SIGNAL PROCESSING

A/D conversion: 20bit

D/A conversion: 20bit

Sampling frequency: 44.1kHz

TUNER

TUNING RANGE: A0???C7 (27.5 Hz???2093 Hz)

TUNER CALIBRATION: A = 438 Hz???445 Hz

OTHER

MIDI IN x 1, MIDI OUT x 1, DC9V x 1

Power supply: DC 9 V (included AC adapter )

Dimensions (W x D x H): 500 mm x 241 mm x 72 mm (pedal lowered) / 100 mm (pedal raised)

19.69??? x 9.49??? x 2.83??? (pedal lowered) / 3.94??? (pedal raised)

WEIGHT: 3.6 kg/7.94 lbs.

INCLUDED ITEMS: Owner???s manual, AC adapter

*Appearance and speci???cations of this product are subject to change without notice.

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Index

Numerics

2TAP DELAY (2TAP DLY) 36

A

AC 2x15 26

AC100 25

ANALOG DELAY (ANLG DL) 35 ARENA 40

Automatic Chromatic Tuner 21

B

Backing Up 53

BI CHORUS (BI CHORS) 31 BOUNCE 39

C

CABINET Models 25 Calibrating 22 CANYON 40

CC 52 CCHG I/O 51 CHAMBER 39

CHORUS/FLANGER (CHO/FLNG) 29 CLASSIC 24

CLASSIC 8x10 (CLS 8x10) 26

CLASSIC CHORUS (CL CHORS) 30

CLASSIC FLANGER (CL FLANG) 31 COMBI 26

COMP 27 Connection 12, 50 Control Change 51 Creating Program 17

CROSS DELAY (CROSS DL) 37

D

DELAY 35

DELAY EFFECTS 35 DELAY FX 52 DRIVE/AMP Models 23 DUMP ALL 53

DUMP CUR 53

DUO PHASE (DUO PHAS) 32

E

ECHO PLUS 35 Effect On/Off mode 15

ESS (Expression Step Sequencer) 47 EXCITER 27

EXP PDL 52

F

FAT DIST 23

FILTRON 34

FREEZ 38

FRETLESS 29

FUZZ 24

G

GARAGE 39

GOLD PANEL (GOLD PNL) 25

H

HALL 40

HOLD DELAY (HOLD DLY) 37

J

JAZZ 25

JAZZ 1x15 26

L

LA 1x18 26

LA 4X10 26

LA STUDIO (LA STUD) 24

LIMITER 27

M

METAL 4x10 (MTL 4x10) 26 MIDI 50

MIDI CH 51 MIDI Channel 51

MOD DELAY (MOD DLY) 36

MOD EFFECTS 30 MOD FX 52

MODERN 4x10 (MDR 4x10) 26 MULTI HEAD (MULTI HD) 35

MULTI TAP CHORUS (MT CHORS) 31

N

Naming 19

O

OCTAFUZZ 24 OCTAVE 29

ORANGE DIST (OR DIST) 23 Original Value 20

P

Parameter Change 52 PCHG OUT 51

PITCH SHIFTER (PITCH) 33 PLATE 39

PRE EFFECTS 27

Program Change 51 Program Select mode 15

R

RANDOM STEP FILTER (RND FILT) 34 RELOAD? 55

RENAME 19

Restoring 54

Restoring the Factory Preset 55

REVERB EFFECTS 39

REVERSE DELAY (REVRS DL) 38 REVRB FX 52

RHYTHM DELAY (RHYTM DL) 37 RING MOD 29

ROOM 40

ROTARY 33

S

SCOOPED 24

SHRED DIST (SHRED DS) 23

SLAP 39

SLOW ATTACK (SLOWATK) 29

Sound Editor 52

SPRING 39

Storing 19

STUDIO 25, 40

STUDIO 1x15 (STUD 1x15) 26

SWEEP DELAY (SWEEP DL) 36

SYEX OUT 52

SYNTH 30

T

TALK MOD 34

TEXTREM 32

TUBE OD 23

Tuner 21, 41

U

UK 4x12 26

UK 4x15 26

UK MAJOR 25

U-VIBE/PHASE (VIB/PHAS) 28

V

VALVE 24

VALVE2 24

W

WAH 28

WRITE 19

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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS

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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.

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