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Contents

1. Introduction --------------------- 3

Main features ---------------------------- 3

Printing conventions in this manual ---------- 3

Important things to learn ------------- 4

Front and rear panel --------------------------- 4
The modes of the AX1500G ------------------ 7
Effect channels of the AX1500G ------------- 7

2. Playing the AX1500G -------- 8

Example connections------------------- 8
Play mode -------------------------------- 8

Adjusting the master level --------------------- 8
Selecting a program ---------------------------- 8
Switching between effect channels ----------- 9
Bypass and mute -------------------------------- 9
Auto tuner ----------------------------------------- 9
Metronome --------------------------------------- 9
Expression pedal ------------------------------ 10

Individual mode ------------------------10
Phrase Trainer mode ------------------11

3. Editing -------------------------- 12

Editing effects ---------------------------12
Setting the noise
reduction and program levels ------13
Modifying program names ----------13
Writing programs----------------------13

4. Appendices -------------------- 14

Adjusting the expression pedal)----14
Restoring the user
programs to the factory settings ---14
Troubleshooting ------------------------15
Main specifications --------------------15
Effect parameters ----------------------16

DRIVE-AMP effects block -------------------- 16
CABINET effect block ------------------------- 17
MODULATION effect block ------------------ 18
PEDAL effect block ---------------------------- 20
AMBIENCE effect block ---------------------- 22

Preset Program List --------------------23

Summary of Contents for Toneworks AX1500G

Page 1: ...s and mute 9 Auto tuner 9 Metronome 9 Expression pedal 10 Individual mode 10 Phrase Trainer mode 11 3 Editing 12 Editing effects 12 Setting the noise reduction and program levels 13 Modifying program...

Page 2: ...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 interfer ence in a residential inst...

Page 3: ...and then operate the pedal to play back the phrase The built in Phrase Trainer function lets you record sound from an audio device or a guitar performance maximum 16 seconds and play it back at a slow...

Page 4: ...editing these knobs control the parameters of the effect that is assigned to the DRIVE AMP effect by the selected program Refer to p 12 Quick editing for the DRIVE AMP effect block 5 Effect channel sw...

Page 5: ...s switch to adjust the amount of noise reduction or the level of each program 7 RENAME switch Use this switch to change the name of a program 8 Metronome LED This LED will blink in time with the metro...

Page 6: ...ect these jacks to your guitar amp or mixer etc For mono connections use the L MONO jack 4 PHONE jack stereo mini Connect a set of headphones to this jack 5 DC 9V Connect the included AC adapter here...

Page 7: ...icult phrases When you enter this mode the MODULATION PEDAL and AMBIENCE effect blocks will automatically be turned off In this mode it is not possible to switch programs or effect channels Hold down...

Page 8: ...nd will be set to the program and master level setting that were last selected when the power was turned off Adjusting the master level The MASTER VALUE display will show the master level immediately...

Page 9: ...nd and off again by repeating this operation It can also be turned off by pressing the EXIT switch Auto tuner When the AX1500G is in bypass or mute the tuner will operate automatically If you mute the...

Page 10: ...Do not apply excessive force to the expression pedal Before operating the expression pedal verify the amount of force that is required to make the pedal LED light and to apply the effect Individual m...

Page 11: ...e selected recording mode Depending on the volume of the connected audio device the sound may be distorted If this occurs adjust the volume on the audio device If the AUX input jack is used the sound...

Page 12: ...ect set noise reduction and program levels and modify the program name During editing the edit icon in the display will blink Edit icon Value of the parameter The parameter assigned to the knob you mo...

Page 13: ...maximum 7 characters Use the cursor switches to select the character that you wish to change the character will blink Then use value knob 5 to select the desired character The available characters ar...

Page 14: ...roxi mately one second Then the power on display will appear and you will enter Play mode After the adjustment procedure has been completed verify the operation of the pedal Select an effect that will...

Page 15: ...the program turned on p 4 8 4 Metronome does not function Are you in Play mode or in Individual mode The metronome will not function in Phrase Trainer mode Is the metronome output level set to 0 p 9...

Page 16: ...istortion Fuzz Amp The effect model offers a wide variety of classic sounds TUBE OD TUBE OD This model simulates the overdriven sound of a popular tube overdrive pedal from the 70 s that responds well...

Page 17: ...AC15 AP 0 3 9 7 Ln 1 10 0 10 2x12 BLACK PANEL AP 0 3 9 7 Ln 1 10 0 10 2x12 AC30 AP 0 3 9 7 Ln 1 10 0 10 2x12 CLASS A AP 0 3 9 7 Ln 1 10 0 10 4x10 TWEED AP 0 3 9 7 Ln 1 10 0 10 4x12 CLASSIC AP 0 3 9 7...

Page 18: ...ob is placed in the 10 position the TIME knob will have no effect MOD DELAY MOD DLY This effect modulates the delay time to produce chorus and flanger like effects Adding a small amount of depth with...

Page 19: ...ob 3 Knob 4 DEPTH Adjusts the sensitivity with which the wah will respond to your picking Knob 5 POLARITY Specifies the direction in which the wah will operate AUTO WAH AUTOWAH This is a band pass fil...

Page 20: ...s fully forward Knob 2 CENTER Select the vowel sound produced when the pedal is in the halfway position Knob 3 BOTTOM Select the vowel sound produced when the pedal is fully backward Vowel sounds A E...

Page 21: ...eats Knob 3 TONE Adjusts the tone of the effect sound Knob 4 Knob 5 MIX Adjusts the mix amount of the effect sound Sample and play If you use this effect in a program where the AMBIENCE effect block i...

Page 22: ...justs the feedback amount delay repeats Knob 3 TONE Adjusts the tonal quality of the delay Knob 4 Knob 5 MIX Adjusts the mix amount of the delay Reverb This effect model simulates the reverberation of...

Page 23: ...AUTO WAH VOX WAH PLATE 7 1 LP NECK CLASSIC COMP 2x12 AC30 US HI GAIN 2x12 AC30 CLASSIC CHORUS VOLUME PING PONG DELEY 2 TRIPPIN CLASSIC COMP 4x10 TWEED TUBE OD 4x10 TWEED ORANGE PHASER VOLUME ECHO PLU...

Page 24: ...cifications and voltages required by each country These products are warranted by the KORG distribu tor only in each country Any KORG product not sold with a warranty card or carrying a serial number...

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