Korg AX1000G Musical Instrument User Manual


 
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1. Introduction
1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the ToneWorks AX1000G Modeling Signal Processor.
In order to enjoy your AX1000G to the fullest, please read this manual carefully, and use the unit
correctly. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Main features
Korg’s modeling technology provides detailed and powerful modeling sounds.
56 types of modeling effect variations are built-in, and a maximum of eight types of effect can be
used simultaneously.
Forty preset programs (4 x 10 banks) and forty rewritable user programs (4 x 10 banks) are built-in.
You can use the expression pedal to control eleven types of pedal effect in realtime.
In individual mode you can use foot switches to turn each effect on/off independently.
The Sample & Play function lets you record a phrase that you play (for a maximum of 8 seconds),
and then operate the pedal to play back the phrase.
The Phrase Trainer function lets you record up to 16 seconds of sound from an audio device, and
play it back at a slower speed without changing the pitch.
A metronome is built in for practicing convenience.
Built in tuner mute function for on stage tuning.
An AUX IN jack is provided so that you can play along with a connected audio device.
Use the auto chromatic tuner to tune your instrument when the AX1000G is bypassed or muted.
The LCD (liquid crystal display) features an intuitive visual interface.
The LCD is backlit for easy visibility even in dark locations.
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.
MODELING AND THE AX1000G
Most of the models in the AX1000G closely replicate the sounds produced by classic effects,
speaker cabinets and amplifiers. While we have chosen not to include the specific names of the
companies and their products, you will quickly recognize them if you are familiar with the
originals. If you aren’t, you will still thoroughly enjoy the sounds the AX1000G produces. In either
case, you will be amazed at the quality and variety of effects offered as well as the easy to navigate
user interface.
Printing conventions in this manual
marks a point of caution.
LCD screens printed in this manual are only for purposes of illustration, and may not match the
actual display on your AX1000G.