Korg PX3 User Manual

PX3

Quick Start Guide

Table of Contents

Before you begin 2 Bullet (pitch) Points 3 Setting up the PX3, program selection, tuner mode 4 Rhythm & Bass // Aux In and it’s dedicated Effects 5 Phrase Trainer 6 Value Dial and +/- Function selection // Edit Mode 7 Writing User Programs // Reloading Factory Presets 8 Program Names and Descriptions 9/10 Factory Program Data 11/12 PX2/PX3 Comparison Chart 13

PX3

Before you begin

The Pandora PX3 is the most powerful Personal Effects Processor ever produced. Besides improving the existing features of the PX2, we’ve added a number of extremely powerful features and functions, improved the quality of sound and created better and more up -to-date programs. It is an extremely useful and easy to use tool for practicing and recording contemporary and vintage guitar sounds.

You will get the most out of the Pandora PX3 “Quick Guide” by actually putting what you have learned into use. The best way is to read a section of the guide and try the feature and/or function at the same time. The sooner you try it the better you will retain the information. The more you do it, the better you will retain the information.

Do not be afraid to edit the programs. As with any multi effects processor, the possibilities are endless and you will achieve the tone you, (or better yet) your customer is looking for. The factory preload data is easily reloaded. This function is in the last section of this guide.

Enjoy!

PX3

Bullet Points

• 56 Types of Effects – including all your favorites (plus some). Up to 7 effects can be

used simultaneously.

• 50 user programs & 50 preset programs.

• IPE (Integrated Parameter Edit) system, easy to adjust effect settings. We’ve

added a:

• Value Dial - This lets you rapidly select programs, or edit the effects.

• Intelligent Pitch Shifter – allows you to harmonize in key.

• Auto Tuner function – Works in Bypass mode and has an Output Mute function for

on stage tuning.

• Backlit LCD - Improves visibility in dark locations.

• Rhythm & Bass function - You can jam along with 40 different rhythm and Bass

patterns. Bass lines can be turned ON/OFF independently of the rhythms and the key can be selected.

• AUX Effect functions - Any audio sound connected to the AUX in jack can be

Transposed or Center-Canceled. Great for practicing along with your favorite music.

• Phrase Trainer function - A segment of audio (Maximum of 16 seconds in Low FI

mode) (8 seconds HI FI) recorded in to the AUX jack from any audio source can be looped for repeated playback. You can also slow down the playback speed without affecting the pitch.

• Cabinet Resonator - 6 to choose from (1x8,1x10,1x12,2x12,4x10,4x12)

• HBB (Hyper Bass Boost) - Add a low frequency Boost.

• Battery Low display - The Battery display Icon lights up when it’s time to change

the batteries.

• Power supply - Four AAA’s, up to 9 hours use, or optional adapter (DC9V).

• Guitar Pickup selector Input - (HIGH output, humbucking pickups) (Low output,

single coil pickups)

• Output- Line/Headphone stereo phone output jack for plugging into headphones,

guitar amp, mixer or recorder.

PX3

Setting up, program selection & tuner mode

• Connect Cables.

• Turn the power switch on. First “click” turns on the power, second “click” turns on

the Backlit LCD (when using batteries, use only when needed to save battery life)

• Set the Input level switch (H: High output humbucking pickups) (L: Low output

single coil pickups)

• Use the +/- buttons to select a program.

• Use the Value Dial to adjust the master level.

• Bypass /Mute operation - Press the Bypass/Mute and all the Effects will be turned

OFF. Hold the button for longer then a second and the Output will be Muted.

• The Tuner works in both the Bypass and Mute modes.

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