Korg AX5B User Manual 2
Welcome!
Thank you for adding the TONEW ORKS AX5B Modeling Signal
Processor to your r ig. Whether you’re pla ying liv e or in the studio, or practicing with headphones, the AX5B will giv e you countless hours of great sounds!
To ensure a long and trouble-free relationship with your AX5B,
please read this manual carefully, and use it as directed. When
you’ve finished reading this manual, please keep it for future
reference.
What is ?
(Resonant Structure and Electronic circuit Modeling System) is Korg’s proprietary sound modeling technology which digitally simulates a wide range of factors that affect the sound,
including the sound-producing mechanism of acoustic, electric,
and electronic instruments, the body and cabinet resonances
of these sounds, their acoustical sound field, the electrical and
electronic response of the mics and speakers that propagate,
these sounds, and even electronic circuit components such as
vacuum tubes and transistors.
Table of Contents
Precautions................................................................ 4
Introduction ............................................................... 5
Main features ........................................................................ 5
Front and rear panel.................................................. 5
Front panel ............................................................................ 5
Rear panel............................................................................. 6
Setup......................................................................... 6
Installing batteries .................................................................. 6
Basic connections................................................................... 7
Example of a connection to a bass amp .................................. 7
Example of a connection to a mixer or recorder ...................... 7
Program mode........................................................... 7
Selecting a program............................................................... 7
Expression pedal ................................................................... 8
Creating your sound (Edit mode) ................................ 8
Signal flow ............................................................................ 8
Selecting effects and adjusting the main parameters ................ 8
Selecting and adjusting sub-parameters .................................. 9
Expression pedal settings........................................................ 9
Saving a program (Write mode) ........................................... 10
Checking the values saved in a program (Original Value)...... 10
Bypass and Mute ..................................................... 10
Bypassing the AX5B ............................................................. 10
Muting the AX5B.................................................................. 10
Tuner ....................................................................... 11
Tuning procedure................................................................. 11
Adjusting the tuner calibration.............................................. 11
Adjusting the pedal sensitivity............................................... 11
Restoring the factory preset programs...................... 12
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 12
Specifications........................................................... 13
Precautions
Location
Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction.
• In direct sunlight
• Locations of extreme temperature or humidity
• Excessively dusty or dirty locations
• Locations of excessive vibration
• Close to magnetic fields
Power supply
Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC outlet of the correct
voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which
your unit is intended.
Interference with other electrical devices
Radios and televisions placed nearby may e xperience 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 y our
nearest Korg dealer or the store where the equipment was purchased.
THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for U.S.A.)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can r adiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
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tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Howe ver , 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 for European Harmonized Standards
CE mark which is attached to our company’s products of AC mains operated
apparatus until December 31, 1996 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/
336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC).
And, CE mark which is attached after January 1, 1997 means it conforms to
EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).
Also, CE mark which is attached to our company’s products of Battery operated apparatus means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE
mark Directive (93/68/EEC).
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS
This product has been manufactured according to strict specifications and
voltage requirements that are applicable in the country in which it is intended
that this product should be used. If you have purchased this product via the
internet, through mail order, and/or via a telephone sale, you must verify that
this product is intended to be used in the country in which you reside.
WARNING: Use of this product in any country other than that for which it is
intended could be dangerous and could invalidate the manufacturer’s or
distributor’s warranty.
Please also retain your receipt as proof of purchase otherwise your product
may be disqualified from the manufacturer’s or distributor’s warranty.
Company names, product names, and names of formats etc. are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
* Company names, product names, and names of formats etc. are the tr ade-
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Introduction
Main features
❑ Detailed and powerful modeling sounds delivered by Korg’s
modeling technology.
❑ 58 types of modeling effect variation are built in, and you can use up
to six different effects (including noise reduction) and volume pedal
simultaneously.
❑ You can edit all of the parameters for each effect in the four effect
categories (pre-effect, drive/amp, modulation, delay/reverb).
❑ Use these modeling effects to create your own sounds and store
them in internal memory as one of 40 user programs. In addition, 40
more programs are provided as presets for immediate use. (p.54
“Preset program chart”)
❑ The AX5B provides an expression pedal that lets you control not
only wah and volume but also many effect parameters, giving you
enormous possibilities for live performance.
❑ The Quick Assign function lets you easily assign a parameter to the
expression pedal with one touch.
❑ The delay sound is preserved when you switch between programs
that have the same delay type and TIME parameter [P1] setting. Similarly, the re v erb is preserved when s witching between programs that
have the same reverb type.
❑ A built-in auto chromatic tuner lets you tune while bypassed or muted.
Front and rear panel
This section explains the switches and connectors on the AX5B’s front
and rear panels.
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Front panel
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1. Function selector
The operation of the up/down buttons and value knob will depend on the
mode that’s chosen by this selector. You’re in Program mode when this selector is at the [PROGRAM] position, Write mode when at the [WRITE] position, and Edit mode when at the [PRE FX]–[DELAY/REV -PARAM] positions .
2. Program/Value display
In Edit mode, this display indicates the effect type (F0–F9, d0–d5, A0–
A9, LE, nr, Cb), the parameter (P1–P4) or its setting (value).
In Write mode or Program mode, the display indicates the prog ram number. When BYPASS/MUTE is active, the display indicates the name of
the note you’re tuning.
3. [▲(WRITE)], [▼(CANCEL)] buttons
In Effect mode, use these buttons to switch effect types or parameters.
By pressing the two buttons simultaneously, you can turn each effect
on/off. In Write mode, use these buttons to write a program.
In Program mode, you can press these buttons to increment or decrement the program number in steps of 10. When you’re using the tuner,
use these buttons to adjust the calibration setting.
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4. Value knob
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In Edit mode, use this knob to adjust the value of a parameter. In Write
mode, you can use this knob to specify the writing-destination for the
program. In Program mode, this knob acts as the master volume.
5. Program Up switch
In Program mode, use this to select programs. The program number will
increase each time you press the switch. When the program/value display is indicating a parameter value, the LED in the upper part of this
pedal will be lit or blinking. (It will b link if the currently-displayed parameter can be assigned for control by the expression pedal.)
6. Program Down switch
In Program mode, use this to select programs. The program number will
decrease each time you press the switch. In Edit mode, press this to
make the effect or parameter type appear in the program/value display.
When the program/value display is indicating the type of effect or program, the LED in the upper part of this pedal will be lit or blinking. (It will
blink if the currently-displayed parameter can be assigned f or control by
the expression pedal.)
7. Pedal setting switch
This switches the control target (volume, wah, or effect parameter) of
the expression pedal. In Edit mode, you’ll use this to make settings for
controlling an effect parameter from the pedal. (p.9 “Expression pedal
settings”)
8. Expression pedal LED
This indicates the on/off status of the effect that’s selected f or control b y
the expression pedal (ON: lit, OFF: blinking).
9. Expression pedal
Use this to control volume, wah, or a parameter of another effect. By
advancing the pedal all the way f orward to egage the s witch underneath
it, you can switch the effect controlled by the expression pedal on/off.
(p.9 “Expression pedal settings”)
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Rear panel
1. Input jack
Connect your bass to this jack.
2. Output jack
Connect this jack to your bass amp or headphones.
3. Power supply
DC9V
You can connect an optional AC adapter to this jack.
Setup
Installing batteries
1. Slide the cover of the battery case in the direction of the arrow, and
open the cover.
Insert four separately sold AA-size alkaline batteries, being sure to
observe the correct polarity (“+” and “-” markings), and close the
battery case.
2. When using batteries, the power will turn on when you insert a bass
cable into the AX5B’s INPUT jac k. While the power is on, the display
will indicate the program number or other information.
The power will turn off when you remove the cable from the INPUT
jack.
Basic connections
Be sure to make all connections with the power turned off. If you fail to
use caution when making connections, you could damage your bass
amp or speaker system, or cause malfunctions.
1. Use a bass cable to connect the AX5B’s OUTPUT jack to your bass
amp, mixer or recorder.
When making connections or turning on the power, lower the v olume
of your amp or mixer so that you don’t hear noise
If you’re using headphones, plug them into the OUTPUT jack.
2. Connect your bass to the rear panel INPUT jack.
If you’re using batteries, this will turn the power on.
3. If you’re using the optional AC adapter, connect it to the rear panel
DC9V power supply jack, and then plug the adapter into an AC outlet to turn the power on.
4. Raise the volume of your amp or mixer to the appropriate volume.
Example of a connection to a bass amp
Bass
Input
Bass amp
OUTPUT
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INPUT
DC9V
AC adapter
to an AC outlet
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Example of a connection to a mixer or recorder
Headphones
Digital recorder
DC9V
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INPUT
AC adapter
to an AC outlet
InputPhones
OUTPUT
Bass
Program mode
Settings for all the effects are collectively called a “program”.
The AX5B has 80 programs which 40 (01–40) of them are rewritable.
Programs 41–80 contain preset programs for immediate use. (p .54 “Preset program chart”)
In Program mode, you can select programs by pressing the Program Down
switch or Program Up switch, letting you change instantly between sounds.
To enter Program mode, set the function selector to [PROGRAM]. (The
LEDs in the upper part of the Program Up/Down switches will light.)
Selecting a program
1. Make sure that the function selector is set to [PROGRAM].
In Program mode, the LEDs of both the Program Up and Program
Down switches will be lit.
When you turn on the power, you’ll be in Program mode regardless
of the position of the function selector.
2. Turn the value knob to adjust the master volume.
If you’ve connected the AX5B to a bass amp, set the master volume
to 50(Maximum value).
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Press the Program Up or Program Down switch to select a program.
The program/value displa y shows the number of the prog ram you selected.
Expression pedal
Each program specifies the expression pedal’s control target (volume,
wah, or an effect parameter). When you move the pedal up or down
while performing, the sound of the program will change accordingly.
By pressing the pedal setting switch, you can change the target controlled by the expression pedal. Each time you press the s witch, the control target will change in the order of VOLUME ➜ WAH ➜ FX PARAM ➜
VOLUME ..., and the LED for the target being controlled will light or blink.
VOLUME (LED=orange):
WAH (LED=red):
FX PARAM (LED=green):
For a program that assigns the expression pedal’ s control target as WAH or
FX PARAM, advancing the pedal forward will turn off the effect being controlled by the pedal, and the expression pedal LED will change from lit to
blinking. Once again advance the pedal forward, and the effect being controlled will turn on; the expression pedal LED will change from blinking to lit.
If the expression pedal’s control target is VOLUME, the position of the
volume pedal will control the volume of the selected program.
In the case of W AH or FX PARAM, the sound of the program will not change
until you actually operate the expression pedal after switching programs.
The pedal will operate as a volume pedal.
The pedal will operate as a wah pedal. In this
case, [PRE FX] will be assigned as a pedal wah.
The pedal will control the effect parameter
specified by that particular program.
Creating your sound (Edit mode)
Signal flow
PRE FX
DELAY / REVERB
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DRIVE/AMP CABINET
MOD
VOLUME PED AL
NR
VOLUME PEDAL is available if the expression pedal’s control target is
set to VOLUME.
Edit mode is when the function selector is in one of the [PRE FX]–[DELAY/REV PARAM] positions.
You can change the effect type for each category ([PRE FX], [DRIVE/
AMP], [LEVEL/NR/CAB/PEDAL], [MOD], [DELAY/REV]), and edit the
parameters to create your sound.
Selecting effects and adjusting the main parameters
[PRE FX], [DRIVE/AMP], [MOD], [DELAY/REV]
To select the effect you want to use in each of the categories [PRE FX],
[DRIVE/AMP], [MOD], and [DELAY/REV], set the function selector to
the appropriate position and use the [▲] or [▼] buttons.
The program/value display will indicate a value of F0–F9 (in the case of DRIVE/
AMP, d0–d5 or A0–A9), and the LED in the upper part of the program down
pedal will light (or blink), indicating that the effect type is being shown.
The effect list printed on the panel tells you the effect type that is selected.
By turning the value knob you can adjust the main (most important)
parameter for the currently selected effect. At this time, the program/
value display will indicate the value of the parameter , and the LED in the
upper part of the program up pedal will light (or blink) to indicate that the
parameter value is being displayed.
To turn an effect on/off, press both the [▲] and [▼] buttons simultaneously .
When an effect is on the effect type is shown, and when an effect is off
the display indicates “
■ Quick guide
When you select an effect, the AX5B automatically sets the parameters
of that effect to their most effective values. In other words, you can create great sounds just by choosing an effect for each of the categories
PRE FX, DRIVE/AMP, MOD, and DELAY/REV, without having to make
detailed parameter settings.
By adjusting the main parameters, you can tweak your sound to what
you have in mind.
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Selecting and adjusting sub-parameters
[PRE FX-PARAM], [DRIVE/AMP-PARAM], [MOD-PARAM], [DELA Y/
REV-PARAM]
Here’s how to edit the sub-parameters of the eff ect you’v e selected f or each
of the [PRE FX], [DRIVE/AMP], [MOD], and [DELAY/REV] categories.
When you press the [▲] or [▼] buttons, the prog ram/value displa y will indicate
a value of P1–P4, and the LED in the upper part of the program down pedal
will light (or blink) to indicate that the parameter type is being displayed.
For the sub-parameters that correspond to P1–P4, refer to p.51 “Parameter List”.
Now you can use the value dial to edit the sound by adjusting the various sub-parameters. At this time, the prog ram/v alue display will indicate
the parameter value, and the LED in the upper part of the program up
pedal will light to indicate that the parameter value is being displayed.
If the effect is turned off, the program/value display will indicate “ ”
when you set the function selector to a [PARAM] position for that category. If you want to edit the parameters of that effect, simultaneously
press both the [▲] and [▼] buttons to turn the effect on.
■ Quick guide
To select an effect and edit it to your taste, you should first adjust the main
parameters, and then adjust sub-parameter P1. In most cases, you’ll be
able to get the sound you want by adjusting these two parameters.
[LEVEL/NR/CAB/PEDAL]
Set the function selector to this position when you want to adjust the
program level, noise reduction, or cabinet modeling. Then press the [s]
or [t] buttons to cycle the display through “ ”(program level), “ ”
(NR sensitivity), “ ”(cabinet), and “ ”, “ ”(Expression pedal
target range). Use the value knob to adjust each parameter.
: Use the value knob to adjust the program level (0.0–10). A setting
of 5.0 is the standard value. Some effect settings may cause clipping. If this occurs, lower the program level.
: Adjust the noise reduction sensitivity (0.0–10) so that you don’t hear
noise (hiss) when you’re not playing your bass.
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Depending on the bass you’re using, notes may be cut off if you raise the
noise reduction value excessively. Adjust this so notes ring out naturally .
: Select the type (C0–C9) of cabinet modeling.
You can’t edit the cabinet model if the drive/amp model is off. In this
case, the LED will indicate “
Cabinet modeling is associated with the drive/amp model. It works
only if the drive/amp model is turned on. When y ou change the drive/
amp model type, the most suitable cabinet model is selected automatically.
Cabinet modeling is associated with the drive/amp model. It works
only if the drive/amp model is turned on. When y ou change the drive/
amp model type, the most suitable model is selected automatically.
: Specify the value of the parameter when the expression pedal is
fully returned toward yourself.
: Specify the value of the parameter when the expression pedal is
fully advanced away from yourself.
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Effect/parameter type and parameter value display
When you press the Program Down switch in Edit mode, the program/
value display will indicate the effect type or parameter type (F0–F9, d0–
d5, A0–A9, P1–P4). When you press the Program Up switch, the program/value display will indicate the parameter value. This gives you a
convenient way to check the current settings.
Expression pedal settings
Make the program/value display sho w the effect par ameter (F0–F9, d0–
d5, A0–A9, P1–P4). Make sure that the LED of the progr am up pedal or
program down pedal is blinking, and then hold down the pedal setting
switch for about one second.
You can’t use the expression pedal to control a parameter for which the
program up pedal or program down pedal does not blink.
The program/value displa y will briefly indicate “ ”(Complete), and you’ll
be able to use the expression pedal to control the effect parameter.
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If the expression pedal’s control target is FX PARAM, changing the category of the effect controlled by the pedal will reset the pedal control
target to the most useful parameter of the selected effect. (p.51 “Parameter List”)
If you set the expression pedal’s control target to FX P ARAM, the corresponding effect will automatically be turned On. If, in this state, you operate the pedal or press the pedal setting switch once to select V OLUME
without editing the setting, the effect will automatically be turned Off again.
However, if you did operate the pedal or edit the setting, the effect will
remain On even if you press the pedal setting switch once again to select VOLUME as the target.
If the expression pedal’s control target is W AH, y ou can turn the function
select knob to [PRE FX] (the display will indicate “
PARAM] and edit the WAH parameters. When the expression pedal’s
control target is WAH, changing the [PRE FX] effect type will switch the
expression pedal’s control target to VOLUME.
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Saving a program (Write mode)
Here’s how to save (write) a sound that you’ve created.
If you switch to a different progr am in Program mode or turn off the power
without writing your settings into memory, the changes you made will be
lost.
1. Set the function selector to [WRITE].
2. Press the [▲(WRITE)] button. The program number will blink.
3. Use the value knob or the program up/down switches to select the
program in which you want to save your settings.
4. Press the [▲(WRITE)] button once again. The program will be sav ed,
and the program/value display will indicate “ ”(Complete) briefly.
The newly saved program will overwrite (i.e., replace) the existing
settings, so that the previous program in that location will be lost.
If you decide not to save the new progr am, press the [CANCEL] b utton to cancel the operation.
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Checking the values saved in a program (Original V alue)
In Edit mode, the original value LED in
the program/value display indicates the
parameter value that is saved in the
program.
When you use the knob or switches to
modify the value of a parameter, the
Original V alue LED will light when that
value matches the value that’ s already
been saved in the program (i.e., the
original value).
The original value LED won’t
light in Program mode.
Bypass and Mute
Bypass (which turns off all effects including noise reduction) and Mute
(which mutes the AX5Bs output) are convenient functions for use while
you’re adjusting your bass amp, tuning during a live performance, or
switching bass. Here’s how to use Bypass or Mute.
Bypassing the AX5B
Simultaneously press the Program Up and Program Down switches; all
effects will be bypassed. At this time, the progr am/value displa y will indi-
cate “
Muting the AX5B
Simultaneously press and hold down the Program Up and Program Down
switches for about one second and the output will be muted. At this time,
the program/value display will indicate “
When bypassed or muted, the Auto Chromatic Tuner will be active. To
cancel the bypass or mute function, press the Program Up or Program
Down switch (this will not change the program). At this time the value
knob will operate as the master volume.
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Tuner
The AX5B has a built-in Auto Chromatic Tuner.
You can calibrate the reference pitch (the note “A”) of the tuner in a
range of A438 Hz–A445 Hz.
Tuning procedure
1. The Auto Chromatic Tuner will be activated when the AX5B is by-
passed or muted.
If you want to tune silently , such as during a liv e performance, simply
mute the AX5B.
2. Play a note on your bass and the program/value display will indicate
the name of the closest note.
Note names are indicated as follows.
Note name
Display
3. If your bass is sharp (pitch too high), the Program Up switch LED will
blink. If your bass is flat (pitch too low), the Program Down switch
LED will blink. In either case, more r apid blinking indicates that your
bass is farther from the correct pitch.
When in tune, both the Program Up and Program Down LEDs will
light.
Adjusting the tuner calibration
When you turn on the power, the built-in tuner is set to a reference pitch
of A 440 Hz (concert pitch). You can use the [▲]/[▼ ] buttons to calibrate
this in the range of 438 Hz–445 Hz. When doing so, the program/value
display will indicate a value of 38–45.
When you turn off the power, the calibration adjustment you made will
be discarded and the AX5B will automatically be set to 440 Hz.
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Adjusting the pedal sensitivity
If fully advancing the pedal does not produce the maximum effect or
volume even though the AX5B’s expression pedal / settings are
respectively set to minimum/maximum, or if the effect or volume does
not reach the minimum when you fully return the pedal, or if fully advancing the pedal does not switch the effect on/off when the e xpression
pedal setting is WAH or FX PARAM, use the following procedure to adjust the sensitivity of the expression pedal so that it will operate optimally.
When adjusting the sensitivity, you should use your foot to operate the
expression pedal. Accurate adjustment may not be possible if you use
your hand.
1. Turn the power off.
2. While holding down the pedal setting switch and the [▲(WRITE)]
button, turn on the power. Continue holding do wn these two switches
until the program/value display indicates “ ”(Pedal).
3. Release your hand from the switches, and return the expression pedal
back towards yourself.
Take your hand off the pedal
Return toward yourself
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4.
Advance the expression pedal forward to the position where the effect should turn on/off.
Advance pedal
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Take your foot off the expression pedal while it’s still advanced forw ard.
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The pedal will return by itself when you remove your foot. When the pedal
has returned by itself, press the [▲(WRITE)] button. The display will indicate “ ”(Complete) and the sensitivity will be adjusted. After the display
has indicated “ ” the AX5B will automatically switch to Program mode.
If you decide not to carry out this adjustment, press the [▼(CANCEL)] switch.
Restoring the factory preset programs
Here’s how to restore (reload) the AX5B’ s programs bac k to f actory preset programs.
When you execute this operation, all the progr ams you created and stored
inside the AX5B will be erased, and replaced by the factory programs.
1. While holding down both the Program Up and Down switches as
well as the [▼(CANCEL)] button, turn on the power. Continue holding down the pedal and switch until the program/value display indicates “ ”(Reload).
2. Release your hand from the switches you were pressing.
3. If you wish to reload the factory settings press the [▲(WRITE)] but-
ton. The progr am/value displa y will indicate “ ”(Load) and reloading will begin. When reloading is completed, the program/value display will indicate “ ”, and the AX5B will automatically enter Program mode.
You can’t cancel the reload operation once you’ve pressed the [▲
(WRITE) ] button.
Never turn off the power while reloading.
If you decide to cancel the reload operation, press the [▼(CANCEL)]
button while the program/value display indicates “
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Troubleshooting
If you suspect a malfunction, please check the following points. If this
does not resolve the problem, please contact a nearby dealer.
1. Power does not turn on
❑ Have the batteries have run down? When the batteries run low,
the display will blink “ ”. We recommend that you replace the
batteries as soon as possible. If batteries become unusable, remove them immediately . Lea ving drained batteries in the unit can
cause malfunctions such as battery leakage. You should also remove the batteries if you won’t be using the AX5B for an extended time.
❑ Have you have inserted a stereo cable into the INPUT jack?
When operating the AX5B on batteries, the power will not turn
on if you insert a stereo cable. Be sure to use a mono cable.
❑ Is the AC adapter connected to the rear panel DC9V jack?
❑ Is the AC adapter plugged into an AC outlet?
❑ Could the AC adapter be damaged?
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2. No sound
❑ Is the volume of your bass turned down?
❑ Is your bass cable connected correctly?
❑ Is your bass cable broken?
❑ Are the DRIVE/AMP or PROGRAM LEVEL (LEVEL/NR/CAB/
PEDAL) parameters turned to a low value?
❑ Is the volume turned down for another effect?
❑ If VOLUME is assigned as the control target of the expression
pedal, could you have turned the volume down?
❑ Is the Mute function activated? Refer to “Bypass and Mute” (p .10)
and cancel the Mute function.
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Is the master volume turned down? Set the function selector to
[PROGRAM], and turn the value knob to adjust the master volume .
3. Effects don’t apply
❑ Could an effect be bypassed?
❑ Is the modulation “DEPTH” or the delay/re verb “MIX” set to a low
value?
❑ Is the AX5B in Bypass mode? Refer to “Bypass and Mute” (p .10)
and cancel the Bypass function.
4. The sound is distorted while using SYNTH
❑ Is the DRIVE/AMP [VOLUME] setting or the PROGRAM LEVEL
(LEVEL/NR/CAB/PEDAL) [LEVEL] setting raised excessively?
5. Sound connected to the bass amp is distorted, or
sounds wrong
❑ Is the DRIVE/AMP [VOLUME] setting or the PROGRAM LEVEL
(LEVEL/NR/CAB/PEDAL) [LEVEL] setting raised excessively?
AX5B Owner’s manual
Specifications
Number of effects: Pre-effect types: 11
Number of programs: 80 (40 user/40 preset)
Audio input: 1/4” (mono)
Audio output: 1/4” (stereo TRS)
Signal processing: A/D conversion: 24 bit
Sampling frequency: 31.25 kHz
Tuner: Detection range : A0–E6
Calibration: A=438–445 Hz
Power supply: Four alkaline AA batteries (continuous use
Dimensions (W ✕ D ✕ H): 249 ✕ 143 ✕ 44 mm /
Weight: 650 g / 22.9 oz.
Included items: Owner’s manual
Options (separately sold):
* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improve-
ment.
(Pre-effect 10 + Pedal-wah 1)
Drive/Amp Model types: 16
Cabinet Model types: 10
Modulation Effect types: 10
Delay Effect types: 5
Reverb Effect types: 5
Noise Reduction: 1
D/A conversion: 24-bit
of eight hours) or DC9V (separately sold)
AC adapter
9.8 ✕ 5.6 ✕ 1.7 inches
DC9V AC adapter
13
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