Korg ToneWorks AX5B Product information sheet

¾A great collection of accurately-crafted Guitar

Amp/Cabinet modeling and Effects using

Korg’s award-winning “REMS” modeling

technology

¾16 of the most coveted Drive/Amp models;

mix and match with 10 killer cabinets

¾Dedicated Expression pedal to control volume,

wah, and various effect parameters in real

time

¾Quick Assign function lets you easily assign

an effect parameter to the expression pedal

with one touch

¾31 effects divided into 3 FX blocks w/ an

adjustable professional noise reduction effect.

11 Pre FX: (10 pre-effect+pedal-wah) Comp,

Wah, Acoustic, Drone, P/U and more. 10

Modulation, Filter and Pitch effects. 10

Delay/Reverb effects

¾80 Programs: 40 presets and 40 user

¾58 total effect types, 6 FX can be used

simultaneously. (3 effects blocks, Noise

Reduction, Drive/Amp and Cabinet modeling)

¾Intuitive interface for quick and easy

operation

¾Delay and Reverb Effects carry over when

changing between programs with the same

settings

¾Program select foot switches with large LED

indicators for excellent visibility

¾Battery or AC-powered

¾Auto-chromatic tuner w/mute function

¾Output jack also powers headphones

¾For the Electric Bass: Superbly crafted Amp,

Cabinet and Effects using Korg’s REMS

¾16 of the most coveted Drive/Amp models,

mix and match with 10 killer cabinets

¾Dedicated Expression pedal to control volume,

wah, and various effect parameters in real

time

¾Quick Assign function lets you easily assign

an effect parameter to the expression pedal

with one touch

¾31 effects including 11 Pre-FX: (10 pre-

effect+pedal-wah) Comp, Wah, Fretless and

Synth. 10 Modulation, Filter and Pitch effects.

10 Delay/Reverb effects plus a professional

noise reduction effect

¾80 Programs: 40 presets and 40 user

¾58 total effect types, 6 FX can be used

simultaneously (3 effects blocks, Noise

Reduction, Drive/Amp and Cabinet modeling)

¾Intuitive interface for quick and easy

operation

¾Function and Value knobs allow easy access

to effect parameters and other features

¾Program select foot switches with large LED

indicators for visibility

¾Battery or AC-powered

¾Auto-chromatic tuner w/mute function

¾Output jack also powers headphones

AX5-Series EasyStart

The following procedures work for both the AX5G and AX5B effect pedals…

1. With four AA batteries installed, or the optional adaptor connected to the Power Supply Input,connect your guitar/bass to the INPUT

jack on the rear panel.

2. Set the Function Selector knob to “PROGRAM” and lower the MASTER output level of the AX5 using the Value Knob.

3. Connect your headphones, mixer, or amplifier to the OUTPUT jack on the rear panel; then use the Value Knob to raise the MASTER

level, increasing the volume.

4. Tune up! Step on the Program Up and Down Switches simultaneously to activate Bypass mode; the auto-chromatic tuner will be active

(if both switches are held for approx. 1 second, Mute mode will be activated). Pluck a string; the Program/Value Display will indicate

the note name, and the Program Switch LEDs will indicate whether the note is sharp or flat. When both lights are lit simultaneously, the

string is in tune.

5. Return to the previous mode by stepping on either of the Program switches.

1. While holding down both Program UP and DOWN Switches and the CANCEL Button, connect the power adaptor (or if using batteries,

power up by plugging a cable into the input jack). The Program/Value Display will indicate “rL” and the Program Switch LEDs will

blink. Release the button and switches.

2. Press the WRITE Button once (“Ld” will display). The factory programs will be loaded into the user area (01~40). When loading is

completed, the Program/Value Display will indicate “CP” briefly, and program number 01 will be recalled.

Note: To cancel this operation when the program value display reads “rL” press the Cancel button instead of the Write

button.

Note: If you reload the preset programs, all previously stored custom programs will be overwritten!

Note: Never turn off the power while this operation is in progress!

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The AX5 pedals provide 80 program locations; 8 banks with 10 programs in each (8x10=80). Programs 01 - 40

are User locations that can be customized and saved. Programs 41 - 80 are factory preset, and can be modified

but cannot be overwritten.

1. Set the Function Selector knob to “PROGRAM”.

2. Using the program UP and DOWN Switches, you can now scroll through and audition all 80 programs.

Tip: To jump from bank to bank (as opposed to scrolling through each individual program), use the Cancel and Write

buttons.

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Each of the AX5’s 80 programs can be modified to your liking. This includes chaining effects types as well as

effect parameters.

1. Set the Function Selector knob to the effect type you wish to edit (i.e. PRE FX, DRIVE/AMP, MOD, DELAY/REV, etc.)

2. Use the Write (“UP”) & Cancel (“DOWN”) Buttons to scroll through the various effect choices. (Press UP & DOWN buttons

simultaneously to turn FX type off).

AX3-Series EasyStart

Note: The effect chart printed on the face of your AX5G and B will be indispensable in locating and identifying the various

available effect choices. There is also a more detailed chart in the back of the included manual.

3. Use the Value Knob to adjust the FX’s main parameter.

4. To fine tune the sub-parameters (not applicable to LEVEL, NR, CAB, MIC & BODY, TONE, and NOTCH), set the Function Knob to the

corresponding effect type “PARAM” position (the next position moving clockwise on the knob). Choose the desired parameter with the

Write (“UP”) & Cancel (“DOWN”) Buttons and use the Value Knob to adjust the parameter value.

Note: A list of effect parameters can be found in the aforementioned effect chart in the rear of the manual. This will be

very helpful in determining which parameter is being adjusted.

Tip: The Original Value Indicator (small dot in the lower right corner of the Program/Value Display) can be used to

indicate the saved effect parameter settings of the currently selected program. Simply put, when the Original Value

Indicator is lit, the previously saved effect parameter setting has been selected.

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1. Select MOD with the Function Knob.

2. Use the Write (“UP”) & Cancel (“DOWN”) Buttons to select “F2” (CL Flange). Then use the Value Knob to adjust the CL Flange

effect’s Main parameter (SPEED).

3. Turn the Function Knob clockwise one position to PARAM. Use the Write (“UP”) & Cancel (“DOWN”) Buttons to select “P2”

(DEPTH). Use the Value Knob to adjust the level of the DEPTH parameter.

Note: In this mode, if you press the Program Up (Value) switch, the current parameter value will be displayed. If you

press the Program Down (Type/Param) switch, it will display to the currently selected FX type/parameter.

You’ve tweaked and turned some knobs, and you like the changes that you’ve made – now to save your program:

1. Set the Function Knob to the “WRITE” position, and press WRITE (“UP”) Button. A User program number will blink in the

Program/Value Display.

2. Use the Program Up and Down Switches or Value Knob to select the destination program number (1 - 40)

3. Press the WRITE (“UP”) Button once again, and your program will be stored in the specified location (“CP” will display briefly indicating

the process is complete).

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The AX5G’s output may be optimized to suit specific monitoring sources via the Amp/Line setting. Amp/Line settings can be

made under the P5 parameter of the Drive/Amp (Note; the amp line setting is only applicable to Amp models {i.e. A0, A1,

A2, A3, etc.} and will not be found on Drive models {i.e. D0, D1, D2, D3, etc.}). Select “A1” if you connect the AX5’s output

to the input of a clean-sounding open back combo. Select “A2” if you connect the AX5’s output to the input of an open back

combo with stronger mid-range content. Select “A3” if you connect the AX5’s output into a sealed back cabinet such as an

amp stack. Select “Ln” if you connect the AX5’s output into a line input such as a mixer, recorder, headphones or any other

full range monitoring source.

AX5-Series EasyStart

The AX5’s expression pedal can be set to control volume, wah, and many effects parameter like the speed of the

tremolo or depth of a reverb. Assigning an effect parameter to the expression pedal using the quick assign

feature is easy:

1. First choose an effect type by turning the Function Selector to the appropriate effect section. Let’s choose Delay/REV.

2. Use the Write (“UP”) & Cancel (“DOWN”) Buttons to select an effect. In this case, let’s go with F4 (PP delay).

3. Turn the Function Knob clockwise one position to PARAM. Use the Write (“UP”) & Cancel (“DOWN”) Buttons to select “P2”

(Feedback).

Note: You should notice that the Program Down Switch led is blinking. This is the indication that you can assign this

particular parameter (Feedback) to the expression pedal. You can’t use the expression pedal to control a parameter

for which the Program Up or Program Down switches do not blink.

4. Hold down the Assign button for about 1 second. The display will read “CP”. You have now successfully assigned the Feedback of the PP

Delay to the expression pedal.

To switch the expression pedal between control of Volume, Wah, or FX Param, just press the pedal setting switch (Assign

button) to scroll though the 3 choices: Volume, Wah, and FX PARAM.

Note: Each time you press this button the control target will change in this order. Vol, Wah, FX PARAM.

The LED will light as follows:

Orange for Volume

Red for Wah

Green for FX PARAM

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