Korg AX10B User Manual
Owner’s Manual
Manuel d’utilisation
Bedirnungshandbuch
Bedirnungshandbuch Manuel d'utilisation Owner's Manual
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Owner’s Manual
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the AX10B — Tone Works
bass modeling signal processor. To ensure trouble-
free enjoyment, please read this manual carefully
and use the product as described. When you have
finished reading the manual, keep it for future
reference.
• Korg’s “REMS” modeling technology is used to
provide numerous sophisticated effects including:
3 types of pre-effects, 11 types of amp modeling,
11 types of modulation effects, and 11 types of
ambience effects. The panel controls for these
amps and effects are logically arranged according
to the signal flow, from the bass input to the output,
allowing you to easily and intuitively create a wide
range of sounds.
AX10B signal routing
PRE FX
INPUT OUTPUT
• The AX10B models a variety of famous bass amp
sounds, ranging from distinctive warm and fat tube
amp sounds to the sound of modern amps. Effects
such as chorus, delay, and tape echo are also
provided.
• 40 factory presets that take full advantage of the
AX10B’s potential are provided for immediate use,
plus 40 of your own settings in the user area.
• The built-in expression pedal gives you an added
dimension of realtime control, letting you change
the volume, add a pitch one octave lower, or
control the modulation speed, delay time, filter, or
pitch bend. There’s even a unique Talk effect that
produces a talking modulator sound, opening up
new possibilities for bass performance.
• The built-in Auto Chromatic Tuner lets you tune
silently which is ideal for live situations.
3 TYPES
AMP TYPE
11 TYPES
MODULATION
11 TYPES
AMBIENCE
11 TYPES
Table of contents
Introduction .............................................................. 3
Precautions .............................................................. 4
Quick Start ............................................................... 5
Parts and what they do ............................................ 6
Front panel ........................................................ 6
Rear panel ......................................................... 7
Setup ........................................................................ 8
Turning the power on/off ................................... 8
Connections ....................................................... 8
Playing the AX10B................................................... 9
Selecting programs ........................................... 9
Bypass and Mute ............................................... 9
Tuner.................................................................. 9
Using the expression pedal ............................. 10
Creating sounds .................................................... 10
Creating sounds on the AX10B ....................... 10
PRE FX ............................................................ 11
AMP TYPE ....................................................... 11
MODULATION ................................................. 11
AMBIENCE ...................................................... 12
Expression pedal ............................................. 12
NR (Noise Reduction) ..................................... 12
Storing a program .................................................. 12
Other functions ...................................................... 13
Calibrating (adjusting) the expression pedal .. 13
Restoring programs to the factory settings ..... 13
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 13
Main specifications ................................................ 14
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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.
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.
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).
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.
THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for U.S.A.)
CE mark for European Harmonized Standards
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS
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.
generation characteristics including instrument bodies, speakers & cabinets, acoustic fields, microphones,
vacuum tubes, transistors, etc.
emulates a wide variety of sound
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Quick Start
Before you make connections with any external
devices, turn all volumes to the minimum position
and turn off the power.
1. If you will be powering the AX10B with batteries,
open the battery compartment located on the
bottom panel, and install four AA alkaline
batteries (sold separately). If you will be powering
the AX10B with the separately sold AC adaptor,
connect the AC adaptor to the rear panel DC9V
connector (the power will turn on).
2. Set the INPUT L/H switch to the appropriate
position for the output of your bass. Use the “H”
position if your bass has a high output, or the “L”
position if your bass has a low output.
3. Connect your bass to the AX10B’s INPUT jack. If
you are using batteries, the power of the AX10B
will turn on at this point.
4. If you are connecting the AX10B to a bass amp,
set the AMP/LINE switch to “AMP”. If you are
connecting the AX10B to headphones, a recorder,
or a mixer, set this switch to “LINE”.
5. Connect the AX10B’s OUTPUT jack to the INPUT
of your bass amp or recorder. If you want to use
headphones, connect them to the OUTPUT jack.
6. Turn on the power of the connected equipment,
and raise the volume to an appropriate level. You
can also use the AX10B’s MASTER buttons to
adjust the volume.
7. Press the program select switches to change
programs.
TIPS
The AX10B has 40 preset programs (01~94) and 40
user programs (0.1~9.4). With the factory settings,
the user programs contain the same
contents as the preset programs.
8. You can control the pedal effect by using the
expression pedal. The pedal is active when the
PEDAL LED at the upper left of the pedal is lit. If
this LED is dark, advance the pedal all the way
forward to make the LED light and the pedal will
be active.
9. Editing the sound
Use the AMP TYPE selector to select an amp
type, and use the various control knobs to adjust
the gain, tone, and volume etc.
10. Editing an effect
If you want to edit the modulation effect or
ambience effect (located after the amp), use the
MODULATION selector or AMBIENCE selector to
select the desired effect, and use the DEPTH
buttons located below the selector to adjust the
effect depth etc. You can also adjust the speed
etc. of a modulation effect by holding down the
FUNCTION button and pressing the DEPTH
buttons (which act as the SPEED buttons). For the
ambience effect, you can set the delay or reverb
time by pressing the TAP button at the desired
interval.
11. To edit the pre-effect located before the amp,
press the PRE FX button to select an effect, and
use the VALUE buttons to make adjustments.
This concludes our brief introduction to the
AX10B. This manual contains much more
information about the AX10B so please read it to
ensure that you are taking full advantage of all its
capabilities.
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Parts and what they do
Front panel
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Display
This shows the program number and when you
operate a knob or button, the value of that parameter
will briefly appear in the display.
• This will light when the power is on.
• The dot in the lower right of the display will light
when you edit a parameter value.
• If the AX10B is running on batteries,
when the batteries run low.
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AMP TYPE selec tor
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This selects one of 11 types of amp models.
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Control knobs
These knobs adjust the gain, tone, and volume of the
amp models.
You can adjust the depth of the noise reduction (NR)
by holding down the FUNCTION button and turning
the VOLUME/NR knob.
Some settings of these knobs may cause distortion
in your sound. If this occurs, lower the VOLUME
control knob (or MASTER buttons).
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PRE FX (TUNER) LED
These indicate the selected pre-effect.
The LEDs will not light if the pre-effect is off.
When the tuner is operating, these LEDs indicate the
difference from the correct pitch. (p.9)
will blink
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VALUE (CALIB) buttons –ON/OFF–
These buttons adjust the value of the pre-effect.
You can switch PRE FX on/off by pressing the
VALUE ▲ and ▼ buttons simultaneously.
When the tuner is operating, you can use these
buttons to adjust the calibration (CALIB).
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MODULATION selector
This selects one of 11 types of modulation effects.
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DEPTH/SPEED buttons –ON/OFF–
These buttons adjust the depth etc. of the modulation
effect (DEPTH).
You can adjust the modulation speed etc. by holding
down the FUNCTION button and pressing these
buttons (SPEED).
You can switch the MODULATION effect on/off by
pressing the DEPTH ▲ and ▼ buttons simultaneously (ON/OFF). When off, the MODULATION
selector LED will not be lit.
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AMBIENCE selector
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This selects one of 11 ambience effects.
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DEPTH buttons –ON/OFF–
These buttons adjust the depth etc. of the selected
ambience effect.
You can switch AMBIENCE on/off by pressing the
DEPTH ▲ and ▼ buttons simultaneously (ON/OFF).
When off, the AMBIENCE selector LED will not be lit.
If the expression pedal is controlling volume, you can
set the minimum volume (i.e., when the pedal is fully
returned) by holding down the FUNCTION button
and pressing ▲ or ▼.
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PRE FX button
Each time you press this button, the pre-effect type
will change in the order of COMP → DIST → OCTAVE
→ COMP.
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TAP button
You can set the delay or reverb time of the ambience
effect by tapping this button at the desired interval.
The LED located at the left will blink to indicate the
tempo.
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FUNCTION button
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To edit one of the parameters printed on the front
panel in red, hold down this button and operate the
corresponding knob or button. For example, you can
edit the speed of the modulation effect by holding
down this button and using the MODULATION
DEPTH buttons.
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MASTER (CANCEL) buttons
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These buttons adjust the overall volume of the
AX10B (MASTER).
When the AX10B is ready to write (store), pressing
either of these buttons will cancel the Write operation
(CANCEL).
WRITE button
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Use this button to write (store) a program.
When you press this button, the AX10B will enter
“write-ready” mode; if you press this button again,
the program will be written (stored). (p.12)
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PEDAL FX/BANK HOLD button
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This button selects the effect that will be controlled
by the expression pedal (Pedal Effect).
Each time you press the button, the LED will change
color to indicate the pedal effect that will be controlled.
ORG: OCTAVE (orange): Octave
RED:MOD (red):
GRN:AMB (green):
The effect selected by MODULATION
The effect selected by AMBIENCE
OFF:VOLUME (dark): Volume pedal
If something other than OCTAVE is selected for the
pre-effect, you cannot use the PEDAL FX button to
select OCTAVE.
By holding down the FUNCTION button and pressing
this button, you can select “bank hold” mode as the
way in which programs will be selected (BANK
HOLD). Refer to “Selecting programs: b” (p.9).
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Expression pedal
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You can use the expression pedal to control effects
or volume. By advancing the pedal all the way
forward you can switch the selected pedal effect on/
off.
PEDAL LED
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This LED will light if the expression pedal is active.
ORIGINAL VALUE LED
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This LED will light if the edited value is identical to
the saved (original) value.
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Program select switches DOWN/BANK DOWN, UP/
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BANK UP –BYPASS, TUNE–
Use these switches to select programs. You can
select programs in one of three ways. Refer to
“Selecting programs” (p.9).
If you press the UP and DOWN switches simultaneously, the effects will be bypassed and the tuner
will operate (BYPASS) (p.9).
Rear panel
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INPUT L/H select switch
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Set this switch according to the pickup output of your
bass.
H: High-output basses with active circuitry
L: Low-output basses
INPUT jack
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Connect your bass to this jack. Use a 1/4" mono
plug. If the AX10B is running on batteries, the power
will come on when you plug into this jack.
If the AX10B is running on batteries, the power will
not come on if a 1/4" stereo plug is inserted.
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OUTPUT jack
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Connect this jack to your bass amp, recorder, or
headphones.
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AMP/LINE select switch
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Set this to “AMP” if you are plugging into an amp, or
to “LINE” if you are plugging into a recorder or using
headphones.
If you are connecting the AX10B to a bass amp that
has a tweeter for extended high-frequency response, select the “LINE” position.
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DC9V
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The separately sold AC adapter can be connected
here (p.8). When this is connected, the power will be
turned on automatically.
You must only use the specified AC adaptor (p.14).
Cable hook
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If the separately sold AC adapter is used, connect
the cable of the AC adapter around this hook (p.8).
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Setup
Turning the power on/off
Before you turn the power on or off, you must turn
down the volume of any connected devices.
When using batteries:
1. To open the battery compartment, lightly press
the tab located by the arrow and lift the cover up.
Install four AA alkaline batteries (sold separately)
observing the correct polarity and close the
cover.
2. When using batteries, the power will turn on
when a mono cable is plugged into the INPUT
jack. The display will light while the power is on.
The power will turn off when you remove the
cable from the INPUT jack.
Be sure to remove the cable from the INPUT jack
when you are not using the AX10B to preserve
battery life.
If you connect a stereo cable, the power will not be
turned on.
When the batteries run down, an indication of
will blink in the display. Please replace the batteries
as soon as possible. If dead batteries are left in the
unit, they may leak or cause other malfunctions.
You should also remove the batteries if you will not
be using the AX10B for an extended period.
When using the AC adaptor:
1. Connect the separately sold AC adaptor to the
DC 9V jack, and plug the AC adaptor into an AC
outlet. The POWER LED will light, and the power
will turn on.
Use only the specified external AC adaptor. (p.14)
Be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor from the AC
outlet when you are not using the AX10B.
Do not apply excessive force to the cable.
Wrap the AC adaptor cable around the hook as
shown in the diagram.
Connections
1. Turn off the power of the equipment you want to
connect, and lower each volume control.
2. Set the INPUT L/H switch according to the output
of your pickups.
“H” is suitable for basses that have a high output
level. “L” is suitable for basses that have a low
output level.
3. Connect your bass to the INPUT jack.
4. Set the LINE/AMP select switch to the appropriate
position.
Use the “AMP” position if you are connecting the
AX10B to a bass amp. Use the “LINE” position if
you are connecting the AX10B to audio equipment such as mixers, recorders or headphones.
If you are connecting the AX10B to a bass amp that
has a tweeter for extended high-frequency response, select the “LINE” position.
5. Connect the OUTPUT jack to your amp or
recorder, etc.
The OUTPUT jack is stereo (TRS), so if you use
a mono cable to connect it to your bass amp etc.,
only the sound of the L (left) channel will be
heard.
If you are listening through headphones, connect
them to this jack.
If you are running into two channels of a mixer or
using two amplifiers in stereo, use a stereo to
dual mono cable.
6. When you have finished making connections,
turn on the power of your bass amp, recorder, or
other equipment, and adjust the volume.
Use the MASTER buttons to adjust the overall
volume (master level) of the AX10B. (p.7
TIPS
If the sound distorts when you play the AX10B in
“bypass” mode, use the MASTER buttons to lower
the level.
Audio equipment
Headphones
Recorder, mixer, etc.
AMP/LINE
INPUT
1/4" mono
— 1/4" mono
1/4" mono x 2
—1/4" stereo
LINE
Stereo phono
— 1/4" stereo
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Bass
AMP/LINE
Bass amp
AC adaptor
to an AC outlet
INPUT
AMP
1/4" mono
— 1/4" mono
1/4" mono
— 1/4" mono
INPUTOUTPUT
L/H
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Playing the AX10B
Selecting programs
When you’ve finished setting up, you can select
programs and try them out.
The AX10B has 40 preset programs and 40 user
programs. There are ten preset banks (0~9) and ten
user banks (0.~9.), with four programs in each bank.
User programs
Bank: 0.~9.
You can select programs in any of the following three
ways.
Program: 1~4
a: Step through the programs of all banks
1. Press the program select UP or DOWN switch.
...9.4÷ 01÷ 02÷ 03÷ 04÷ 11 ÷ ...÷ 93÷ 94÷ 0.1...
b: Step through the programs in a bank
1. Hold down the FUNCTION button and press the
PEDAL FX (BANK HOLD) button to select “bank
hold” mode. The bank will appear as “ ” in the
display.
2. Press the program select UP or DOWN switch.
Only the program will change; the bank will
remain the same.
...H4÷ H1÷ H2÷ H3÷ H4÷ H1÷ H2...
3. To defeat “bank hold” mode, hold down the
FUNCTION button and press the PEDAL FX
(BANK HOLD) button.
c: Step through the banks (leaving the program fixed)
1. Hold down the FUNCTION button and press the
program select UP (BANK UP) or DOWN (BANK
DOWN) switch. The bank will change. You can
also use this method while Bank Hold mode is
selected. (The following example is when
program 1 is selected)
...11÷ 21÷ 31÷ 41÷ ...÷ 91÷ 0.1÷ ...÷ 9.1...
Preset programs
Bank: 0~9 Program: 1~4
the display
mately one second will blink more rapidly. To
bypass, release the buttons while the display is
blinking slowly. To mute, release the buttons when
the display is blinking rapidly.
2. To cancel Bypass or Mute, press either the UP or
DOWN program select switch.
will blink slowly, and after approxi-
Tuner
You can use the AX10B’s built-in auto chromatic
tuner to tune your bass. To activate the tuner,
simultaneously press the UP and DOWN program
select switches.
TIPS
You can activate the tuner by selecting either
Bypass or Mute. If you select Mute, you will be able
to tune silently.
Tuning procedure
1. To activate the tuner, simultaneously press the
UP and DOWN program select switches to either
Bypass or Mute the AX10B. For the procedure,
refer to “Bypass and Mute” (above).
2. Pluck the string that you want to tune, and the
closest note name will appear in the display. A
decimal point “.” at the right of the note name
indicates a sharp (#).
Do not play two or more strings simultaneously
when tuning.
3. Tune the string approximately so that the correct
note name is shown in the display.
4. Fine-tune the string so that only the middle LED
of the PRE FX (TUNER) section is lit.
When the note name is A#
Too low
Too high Correct tuning
b1
a1 c1 b2
Bypass and Mute
If you bypass the AX10B, your sound will be direct
(dry) without any effects (wet).
If you mute the AX10B, there will be no sound.
1. Simultaneously press the UP and DOWN
program select switches.
Bypass: Simultaneously press UP and DOWN
and release them immediately.
Mute: Simultaneously press UP and DOWN
and hold them for about one second;
then release them.
When you press UP and DOWN simultaneously,
b1
c1
5. When you have finished tuning, press the UP or
DOWN program select switch to return to
normal operation.
Adjusting the tuner calibration
When you turn on the power, middle A is set to a
reference frequency of 440 Hz. If desired, you can
adjust (calibrate) this reference pitch.
1. While the tuner is activated, use the VALUE
(CALIB) buttons to adjust the calibration.
The range is 438~445 Hz. When you adjust the
value, the display will show the lower two digits of
the calibration frequency (e.g., “41” for 441 Hz).
The AX10B does not remember the tuner calibration setting when powered-off.
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Using the expression pedal
You can use the expression pedal to add a pitch one
octave lower, and control parameters such as
volume, modulation speed, filter, pitch bend, and
ambience level.
The expression pedal can control the PRE FX effect
OCTAVE, a parameter of the selected MODULATION
or AMBIENCE effect (11 types each), or volume. You
can choose one of these to be controlled by the
expression pedal.
Using the expression pedal
1. Select a program for which the PEDAL LED
(located at the upper left of the expression pedal)
is lit.
If you have selected a program for which the
PEDAL LED is lit, you can use the expression
pedal to control a pedal effect.
Even for programs for which the PEDAL LED is
not lit, you can advance the pedal all the way to
switch it on (the PEDAL LED will light).
If volume is selected as the pedal effect, you cannot
switch it on/off from the pedal; it will always be on.
PEDAL LED
2. Operate the expression pedal while you play, and
you’ll notice how the sound changes accordingly.
Do not apply excessive force to the expression
pedal. Before you begin using the expression
pedal, you should determine the amount of force
that is needed to make the PEDAL LED light or to
control the effect, and use only the necessary
amount of force.
TIPS
You can use the PEDAL FX button to switch the
effect (or volume) that is controlled by the expression pedal. The current assignment is indicated by
the color of the LED located at the left of the button.
(p.12)
If the PEDAL
LED is not lit,
advance the
pedal
Creating sounds
Creating sounds on the AX10B
You can create sounds in one of two ways; you can
edit an existing preset program or user program, or
you can create a sound “from scratch”.
If you want to start from an existing program, select a
program that is close to the sound you want, and
modify it as necessary. Adjust the amp MID FC/
GAIN,BASS, MIDDLE and TREBLE knobs, and use
the VALUE, DEPTH, SPEED, and TAP buttons to
adjust the depth and speed etc. of the effects.
If you want to create a sound from scratch, you can
(for example) begin by selecting the AMP TYPE. If
you turn the PRE FX, MODULATION, and AMBIENCE effects off at this time, you will be able to hear
the character of each amp type more clearly. You can
switch each effect off by simultaneously pressing its
VALUE or DEPTH ▲ and ▼ buttons.
When you have decided on an amp type, adjust the
MID FC/GAIN, BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE and
VOLUME control knobs.
After you have made your amp settings, you can
start adding effects. First are MODULATION and
AMBIENCE, located after the amp. Simultaneously
press the DEPTH ▲ and ▼ buttons to switch the
effect on. Then turn the MODULATION selector or
AMBIENCE selector to choose the desired effect.
Use the DEPTH buttons to adjust the effect depth
etc. For the modulation effect, you can hold down the
FUNCTION button and use the DEPTH buttons to
adjust the delay/reverb time. To choose settings for
PRE FX, before the amp, turn the PRE FX on, and
then use the PRE FX button to select the effect. Use
the PRE FX VALUE buttons to adjust the amount of
effect. You may wish to temporarily turn off MODULATION and AMBIENCE while adjusting the PRE FX.
Then use the PEDAL FX button to select what you
will control from the expression pedal. This button
selects the effect (or volume) that will be controlled
by the pedal.
If you hear unwanted noise, you can adjust the noise
reduction. Hold down the FUNCTION button and
turn the NR knob (the right-most knob) to adjust the
depth of the noise reduction.
Finally, when you have come up with a sound you
like, you should write (store) it into memory. If you
switch to a different program or turn off the power
without writing your new program, it will be lost.
Some effect settings may produce unwanted
distortion. If this happens, lower the VOLUME knob.
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PRE FX
Use the PRE FX button to select a pre-effect, and use the VALUE buttons to adjust the amount of effect. If you have selected
WAH as the PEDAL FX, you can use the expression pedal to control WAH.
TYPE Explanation Normal PEDAL FX: WAH
COMP Compressor with an emphasized attack Adjusts sensitivity: 0~30 --- ---
DIST Distortion optimized for bass Amount of distortion: 0~30 --- ---
OCTAVE This generates a pitch one octave lower than the Adjusts tone: 0~30 Controls the Specifies the effect
(*1)
This effect may not operate correctly if two or more strings are played simultaneously, or when low-pitched strings are played.
original sound, and mixes it with the original sound effect depth depth at maximum
to add depth and low end. (*1) pedal position
VALUE PEDAL VALUE
AMP TYPE
Use the AMP TYPE selector to select an amp, and adjust the MID FC/GAIN, BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE and VOLUME. A
cabinet effect appropriate for that amp is added to each AMP TYPE (with the exception of EQ). Changing the setting of the
AMP/LINE switch will change the depth of the cabinet effect.
TYPE Explanation
EQ 3-band EQ from direct line input.
VALV E A tube amp with the ULTRA LO switch turned ON.
VALVE2 A tube amp suitable for rock. (recommended CAB: 810CLS)
CLASSIC A tube amp whose basic character changes according to the
SCOOPED
LA STUDIO
GOLDPNL An amp distinctive for its eye-catching gold panel and clean
JAZZ
STUDIO
AC100 A 100W tube amp made by Vox. (recommended CAB: 215TALL)
UKMAJOR
(recommended CAB: 810CLS)
setting of the value dial. (recommended CAB: 118+112)
An amp that is typical of 80’s sounds. (recommended CAB: 410MTL)
An amp that is typical of the LA sound. (recommended CAB: 410 LA)
sound. (recommended CAB: 410MDN)
A combo amp favored by jazz bassists. (recommended CAB: 115JAZ)
A tube combo ideal for the Motown sound. (recommended CAB: 115STU)
A 200W tube amp made in the UK. (recommended CAB: 415 UK, 412 UK).
Control knobs
MID FC/ Mid-range peak frequency
GAIN(*2) Gain adjustment (when AMP TYPE
BASS Adjusts low-frequency range.
MIDDLE Adjusts mid-frequency range.
TREBLE Adjusts high-frequency range..
VOLUME Adjusts volume.
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NR (*3) Adjusts noise reduction depth.
(*2) Functions as MID FC if AMP TYPE is set to EQ~
JAZZ. Functions as GAIN if AMP TYPE is set to
STUDIO ~ UKMAJOR.
(*3) To adjust the noise reduction, hold down the
FUNCTION button and turn the VOLUME (NR) knob.
adjustment (when AMP TYPE is set
to EQ ~ JAZZ) 1~5
is set to STUDIO ~ UKMAJOR)
(Hold down the TAP button and turn
EFF.DEPTH)
MODULATION
Use the MODULATION selector to choose a modulation effect, and use the DEPTH buttons to adjust the DEPTH parameter.
To adjust the SPEED parameter, hold down the FUNCTION button and use the DEPTH (SPEED) buttons. If MOD is selected
as the PEDAL FX, you can use the expression pedal to control the effect.
TYPE Explanation Normal PEDAL FX:MOD
CHORUS Vintage stereo chorus.
FLANGE Vintage flanger.
PHASER Vintage phaser.
TREM Vintage tremolo.
ROTARY Rotary speaker simulation.
FEEDBK Mode 1 artificially generates
PITCH1 Pitch shifter mixed with the
FILTER Filter whose cutoff frequency
U-VIBE Vintage U-Vibe.
TALK “Talking” effect controlled by
PITCH2 Pitch shifter with 100% effect
(*4) You cannot use the buttons to edit the value. (*5) “.” indicates negative (-), “d” indicates detune.
(*6) Mode setting: 1: YAH-YAH, 2: U-WAH, 3: YOI-YOI, 4: YEAH, 5: HI U-WAH
(*7) “.” indicates negative (-), “SP” indicates stair-step pitch change one octave upward.
feedback, and operates when
a note is held for an extended
time.
Mode 2 generates feedback
one octave higher.
direct sound.
varies in response to picking
strength (for “Normal”) or pedal
movement (for “PEDAL FX”)
pick attack (for “Normal”) or
pedal movement (for “PEDAL
FX”)
(wet).
DEPTH SPEED PEDAL DEPTH SPEED
Effect depth: 0~30
Feedback amount:
0~15
Vibrato depth:
16~30
Pitch shift amount
(*5): 12.~1., d., d,
1~12
Down sweep :
0~15,
UP sweep
16~30
Effect depth: 0~30
Pitch shift amount
(*7): 12.~1., 1~12
Modulation
speed: 0~30
Mode setting:
1. Normal,
2. Overtone
Effect level: 0~30
Resonance: 0~30
:
Modulation
speed: 0~30
Mode setting: 1~5
(*6)
N/A (*4)
Modulation speed
First half of pedal
movement controls
feedback amount;
further movement
controls vibrato
depth
Effect level
Cutoff frequency
Modulation speed
Controls “talking”
effect
Controls the pitch
shift amount
Effect depth: 0~30
Mode setting:
1. Normal,
2. Overtone
Pitch shift amount
(*5): 12.~1., d., d,
1~12
Resonance: 0~30
Effect depth: 0~30
Effect depth: 0~30
Pitch shift amount when
pedal at maxi-mum
(*7): 12.~1., 1~12,
SP
N/A (*4)
Mode
setting:
1~5 (*6)
N/A (*4)
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AMBIENCE
Use the AMBIENCE selector to choose an ambience effect, and use the DEPTH buttons to adjust the DEPTH parameter. To
adjust the delay time or reverb time, press the TAP button twice at the desired interval. If AMB is selected as the PEDAL FX,
you can use the expression pedal to control the effect.
TYPE Explanation TAP Normal PEDAL FX: AMBIENCE
SLAP Slap-type delay whose delay time is a 1/4
ECHO1 Tape echo simulation with a warm tone (feedback low)
ECHO2 Tape echo simulation with a warm tone (feedback medium)
ECHO3 Tape echo simulation with a warm tone (feedback high)
PP DLY Ping-pong delay that bounces from to left to right
MULTI Multi-tap delay
AIR Reverb with an airy feel
ROOM Room reverb
HALL Hall reverb (*8)
PLATE Plate reverb (*8)
SPRING Spring reverb (*8)
(*8) Sets the reverb time to twice the interval at which you press TAP.
of the interval at which you press TAP
Delay time:
up to 250 [ms]
Delay time:
up to 1.0 [s]
N/A (*4)
Reverb time:
up to 4.0 [s]
Reverb time:
up to 8.0 [s]
DEPTH PEDAL DEPTH
Specifies the
Effect level:
0~30
Controls the
effect depth
effect depth at
maximum
pedal position
Expression pedal
Selecting the effect that will be controlled by the
pedal
Press the PEDAL FX button to select the effect that
will be controlled by the pedal. The LED located at
the left indicates the effect (or volume) that will be
controlled.
ORG: OCTAVE (orange): Octave
RED:MOD (red): The effect selected by MODULATION
GRN:AMB (green): The effect selected by AMBIENCE
OFF:VOLUME (unlit): Volume pedal
If an effect other than OCTAVE is selected for the
pre-effect, you cannot select OCTAVE from the
PEDAL FX button. If OCTAVE is selected as the
pedal effect, changing the pre-effect to something
other than OCTAVE will switch the pedal effect to
VOLUME.
Using the pedal to switch the effect on/off
By advancing the pedal all the way forward you can
switch the selected PEDAL FX effect on/off. When
the effect is on, the LED at the left of the pedal will
light. If VOLUME is selected as the PEDAL FX, the
LED cannot be turned off.
Setting the minimum value of the volume pedal
If PEDAL FX is set to VOLUME, you can hold down
the FUNCTION switch and use the AMBIENCE
DEPTH buttons to specify the minimum volume (VOL
PEDAL MIN) that will be controlled by the pedal.
Saving the sound of a specific pedal position
You cannot save the sound produced by a specific
pedal position. The pedal effect will always modify
the sound according to the actual current position of
the pedal.
NR (Noise Reduction)
You can adjust the amount of noise reduction by
holding down the FUNCTION button and turning the
VOLUME (NR) control knob.
Depending on the connected device, excessively
high NR settings may cause notes to be cut off. If
this happens, lower the level.
Storing a program
When you have created a sound you want to keep,
you can write (store) it into one of the 40 user
programs (0.1~9.4).
If you switch programs or turn off the power before
writing your edited program, the changes you made
will be lost.
The program that had been in the writing destination will be overwritten.
1. Press the WRITE button. The program number
will blink in the display, and the AX10B will be in
“write-ready” mode.
2. Use the program select switches to select where
you would like to store the program.
You cannot write to a preset program (01~94).
3. Press the WRITE button to write the program into
the selected program number.
If you decide not to write, press either of the
MASTER (CANCEL) buttons to exit write-ready
mode (display blinking). You will return to normal
operation.
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