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 guitar amp ................................ 7
Welcome! Example of a connection to a mixer or recorder ...................... 7
Thank you for adding the TONEWORKS AX5G Modeling Sig- Program mode ........................................................... 7
nal Processor to your r ig. Whether you’re playing live or in the Selecting a program ............................................................... 7
studio, or practicing with headphones, the AX5G will give you Expression pedal ................................................................... 8
countless hours of great sounds!
To ensure a long and trouble-free relationship with your AX5G, Creating your sound (Edit mode) ................................ 8
please read this manual carefully, and use it as directed. When Signal flow ............................................................................ 8
you’ve finished reading this manual, please keep it for future Selecting effects and adjusting the main parameters ................ 8
reference. 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
What is ? Bypassing the AX5G ............................................................ 10
(Resonant Structure and Electronic circuit Modeling Sys- Muting the AX5G ................................................................. 10
tem) is Korg’s proprietary sound modeling technology which digi- Tuner ....................................................................... 11
tally simulates a wide range of factors that affect the sound, Tuning procedure ................................................................. 11
including the sound-producing mechanism of acoustic, electric, Adjusting the tuner calibration .............................................. 11
and electronic instruments, the body and cabinet resonances Adjusting the pedal sensitivity ............................................... 11
of these sounds, their acoustical sound field, the electrical and Restoring the factory preset programs ...................... 12
electronic response of the mics and speakers that propagate,
these sounds, and even electronic circuit components such as Troubleshooting ....................................................... 12
vacuum tubes and transistors. Specifications ........................................................... 13
 Precautions tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
Location equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction. which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
• In direct sunlight encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
• Locations of extreme temperature or humidity measures:
• Excessively dusty or dirty locations • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Locations of excessive vibration • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Close to magnetic fields • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
Power supply which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC outlet of the correct
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the user’s
voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which
authority to operate this equipment.
your unit is intended.
Interference with other electrical devices CE mark for European Harmonized Standards
Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference. CE mark which is attached to our company’s products of AC mains operated
Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions. apparatus until December 31, 1996 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/
336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC).
Handling And, CE mark which is attached after January 1, 1997 means it conforms to
To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls. EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC) and Low Volt-
Care age Directive (73/23/EEC).
If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use liquid Also, CE mark which is attached to our company’s products of Battery oper-
cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or cleaning compounds or flammable ated apparatus means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE
polishes. mark Directive (93/68/EEC).

Keep this manual IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS

After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference. This product has been manufactured according to strict specifications and
Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment 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
Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment. If liquid gets into
internet, through mail order, and/or via a telephone sale, you must verify that
the equipment, it could cause a breakdown, fire, or electrical shock.
this product is intended to be used in the country in which you reside.
Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment. If something does slip
WARNING: Use of this product in any country other than that for which it is
into the equipment, unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet. Then contact your
intended could be dangerous and could invalidate the manufacturer’s or
nearest Korg dealer or the store where the equipment was purchased.
distributor’s warranty.
Please also retain your receipt as proof of purchase otherwise your product
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may be disqualified from the manufacturer’s or distributor’s warranty.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
Company names, product names, and names of formats etc. are the trade-
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marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
signed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi-
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Front panel
Introduction
7 8 4
Main features
❑ Detailed and powerful modeling sounds delivered by Korg’s
modeling technology. 1 3
❑ 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. 2
❑ You can edit all of the parameters for each effect in the four effect
categories (pre-effect, drive/amp, modulation, delay/reverb). 5
❑ Use these modeling effects to create your own sounds and store 6
them in internal memory as one of 40 user programs. In addition, 40 9
more programs are provided as presets for immediate use. (p.54
“Preset program chart”)
❑ The AX5G provides an expression pedal that lets you control not 1. Function selector
only wah and volume but also many effect parameters, giving you The operation of the up/down buttons and value knob will depend on the
enormous possibilities for live performance. mode that’s chosen by this selector. You’re in Program mode when this se-
❑ The Quick Assign function lets you easily assign a parameter to the lector is at the [PROGRAM] position, Write mode when at the [WRITE] posi-
expression pedal with one touch. tion, and Edit mode when at the [PRE FX]–[DELAY/REV-PARAM] positions.
❑ The delay sound is preserved when you switch between programs 2. Program/Value display
that have the same delay type and TIME parameter [P1] setting. Simi-
In Edit mode, this display indicates the effect type (F0–F9, d0–d7, A0–
larly, the reverb is preserved when switching between programs that
A7, LE, nr, Cb), the parameter (P1–P5) or its setting (value).
have the same reverb type.
In Write mode or Program mode, the display indicates the program num-
❑ A built-in auto chromatic tuner lets you tune while bypassed or muted. ber. When BYPASS/MUTE is active, the display indicates the name of
the note you’re tuning.

3. [▲(WRITE)], [▼(CANCEL)] buttons

Front and rear panel In Effect mode, use these buttons to switch effect types or parameters.
By pressing the two buttons simultaneously, you can turn each effect
This section explains the switches and connectors on the AX5G’s front on/off. In Write mode, use these buttons to write a program.
and rear panels. In Program mode, you can press these buttons to increment or decre-
ment 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 Rear panel
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 3 1 2
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 dis-
play is indicating a parameter value, the LED in the upper part of this 1. Input jack
pedal will be lit or blinking. (It will blink if the currently-displayed param-
Connect your guitar to this jack.
eter can be assigned for control by the expression pedal.)
2. Output jack
6. Program Down switch Connect this jack to your guitar amp or headphones.
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 3. Power supply
make the effect or parameter type appear in the program/value display. DC9V
When the program/value display is indicating the type of effect or pro- You can connect an optional AC adapter to this jack.
gram, 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 for control by
the expression pedal.)

7. Pedal setting switch

Setup
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 Installing batteries
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 for control by
the expression pedal (ON: lit, OFF: blinking).

9. Expression pedal
Use this to control volume, wah, or a parameter of another effect. By 1. Slide the cover of the battery case in the direction of the arrow, and
advancing the pedal all the way forward to egage the switch underneath open the cover.
it, you can switch the effect controlled by the expression pedal on/off. Insert four separately sold AA-size alkaline batteries, being sure to
(p.9 “Expression pedal settings”) observe the correct polarity (“+” and “-” markings), and close the
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2. When using batteries, the power will turn on when you insert a guitar Example of a connection to a mixer or recorder
cable into the AX5G’s INPUT jack. 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 Guitar
Headphones OUTPUT INPUT DC9V
jack.
Phones Input

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 guitar
amp or speaker system, or cause malfunctions. Digital recorder
AC adapter
1. Use a guitar cable to connect the AX5G’s OUTPUT jack to your gui- AX5G to an AC outlet
tar amp, mixer or recorder.
When making connections or turning on the power, lower the volume
of your amp or mixer so that you don’t hear noise
If you’re using headphones, plug them into the OUTPUT jack. Program mode
2. Connect your guitar to the rear panel INPUT jack. Settings for all the effects are collectively called a “program”.
If you’re using batteries, this will turn the power on. The AX5G has 80 programs which 40 (01–40) of them are rewritable.
Programs 41–80 contain preset programs for immediate use. (p.54 “Pre-
3. If you’re using the optional AC adapter, connect it to the rear panel set program chart”)
DC9V power supply jack, and then plug the adapter into an AC out-
In Program mode, you can select programs by pressing the Program Down
let to turn the power on.
switch or Program Up switch, letting you change instantly between sounds.
4. Raise the volume of your amp or mixer to the appropriate volume. To enter Program mode, set the function selector to [PROGRAM]. (The
LEDs in the upper part of the Program Up/Down switches will light.)
Example of a connection to a guitar amp
Selecting a program
1. Make sure that the function selector is set to [PROGRAM].
Guitar
OUTPUT INPUT DC9V
In Program mode, the LEDs of both the Program Up and Program
Down switches will be lit.
Input
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.
Guitar amp
If you’ve connected the AX5G to a guitar amp, set the master vol-
ume to 50(Maximum value).
AC adapter
AX5G to an AC outlet
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 3. Press the Program Up or Program Down switch to select a program. VOLUME PEDAL is available if the expression pedal’s control target is
The program/value display shows the number of the program you selected. set to VOLUME.
Edit mode is when the function selector is in one of the [PRE FX]–[DE-
Expression pedal LAY/REV PARAM] positions.
Each program specifies the expression pedal’s control target (volume, You can change the effect type for each category ([PRE FX], [DRIVE/
wah, or an effect parameter). When you move the pedal up or down AMP], [LEVEL/NR/CAB/PEDAL], [MOD], [DELAY/REV]), and edit the
while performing, the sound of the program will change accordingly. parameters to create your sound.
By pressing the pedal setting switch, you can change the target con-
trolled by the expression pedal. Each time you press the switch, the con-
trol target will change in the order of VOLUME ➜ WAH ➜ FX PARAM ➜
Selecting effects and adjusting the main parameters
VOLUME ..., and the LED for the target being controlled will light or blink. [PRE FX], [DRIVE/AMP], [MOD], [DELAY/REV]
VOLUME (LED=orange): The pedal will operate as a volume pedal. To select the effect you want to use in each of the categories [PRE FX],
WAH (LED=red): The pedal will operate as a wah pedal. In this [DRIVE/AMP], [MOD], and [DELAY/REV], set the function selector to
case, [PRE FX] will be assigned as a pedal wah. the appropriate position and use the [▲] or [▼] buttons.
The program/value display will indicate a value of F0–F9 (in the case of DRIVE/
FX PARAM (LED=green): The pedal will control the effect parameter AMP, d0–d7 or A0–A7), and the LED in the upper part of the program down
specified by that particular program. pedal will light (or blink), indicating that the effect type is being shown.
For a program that assigns the expression pedal’s control target as WAH or The effect list printed on the panel tells you the effect type that is selected.
FX PARAM, advancing the pedal forward will turn off the effect being con-
By turning the value knob you can adjust the main (most important)
trolled by the pedal, and the expression pedal LED will change from lit to
parameter for the currently selected effect. At this time, the program/
blinking. Once again advance the pedal forward, and the effect being con-
value display will indicate the value of the parameter, and the LED in the
trolled will turn on; the expression pedal LED will change from blinking to lit.
upper part of the program up pedal will light (or blink) to indicate that the
If the expression pedal’s control target is VOLUME, the position of the
parameter value is being displayed.
volume pedal will control the volume of the selected program.
In the case of WAH or FX PARAM, the sound of the program will not change 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
until you actually operate the expression pedal after switching programs.
the display indicates “ ”.
■ Quick guide
When you select an effect, the AX5G automatically sets the parameters
Creating your sound (Edit mode) of that effect to their most effective values. In other words, you can cre-
ate great sounds just by choosing an effect for each of the categories
Signal flow PRE FX, DRIVE/AMP, MOD, and DELAY/REV, without having to make
PRE FX DRIVE/AMP CABINET
detailed parameter settings.
By adjusting the main parameters, you can tweak your sound to what
NR
you have in mind.
DELAY / REVERB MOD VOLUME PEDAL

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Selecting and adjusting sub-parameters Depending on the guitar you’re using, notes may be cut off if you raise the
noise reduction value excessively. Adjust this so notes ring out naturally.
[PRE FX-PARAM], [DRIVE/AMP-PARAM], [MOD-PARAM], [DELAY/
: Select the type (C0–C9) of cabinet modeling.
REV-PARAM]
You can’t edit the cabinet model if the drive/amp model is off. In this
Here’s how to edit the sub-parameters of the effect you’ve selected for each case, the LED will indicate “ ”.
of the [PRE FX], [DRIVE/AMP], [MOD], and [DELAY/REV] categories.
Cabinet modeling is associated with the drive/amp model. It works
When you press the [▲] or [▼] buttons, the program/value display will indicate
only if the drive/amp model is turned on. When you change the drive/
a value of P1–P5, and the LED in the upper part of the program down pedal
amp model type, the most suitable cabinet model is selected auto-
will light (or blink) to indicate that the parameter type is being displayed. matically.
For the sub-parameters that correspond to P1–P5, refer to p.50 “Param- Cabinet modeling is associated with the drive/amp model. It works
eter List”. only if the drive/amp model is turned on. When you change the drive/
Now you can use the value dial to edit the sound by adjusting the vari- amp model type, the most suitable model is selected automatically.
ous sub-parameters. At this time, the program/value display will indicate
: Specify the value of the parameter when the expression pedal is
the parameter value, and the LED in the upper part of the program up fully returned toward yourself.
pedal will light to indicate that the parameter value is being displayed.
If the effect is turned off, the program/value display will indicate “ ” : Specify the value of the parameter when the expression pedal is
fully advanced away from yourself.
when you set the function selector to a [PARAM] position for that cat-
egory. If you want to edit the parameters of that effect, simultaneously Effect/parameter type and parameter value display
press both the [▲] and [▼] buttons to turn the effect on.
When you press the Program Down switch in Edit mode, the program/
■ Quick guide value display will indicate the effect type or parameter type (F0–F9, d0–
To select an effect and edit it to your taste, you should first adjust the main d7, A0–A7, P1–P5). When you press the Program Up switch, the pro-
parameters, and then adjust sub-parameter P1. In most cases, you’ll be gram/value display will indicate the parameter value. This gives you a
able to get the sound you want by adjusting these two parameters. convenient way to check the current settings.
[LEVEL/NR/CAB/PEDAL]
Expression pedal settings
Set the function selector to this position when you want to adjust the
program level, noise reduction, or cabinet modeling. Then press the [s] Make the program/value display show the effect parameter (F0–F9, d0–
or [t] buttons to cycle the display through “ ”(program level), “ ” d7, A0–A7, P1–P5). Make sure that the LED of the program up pedal or
(NR sensitivity), “ ”(cabinet), and “ ”, “ ”(Expression pedal program down pedal is blinking, and then hold down the pedal setting
target range). Use the value knob to adjust each parameter. switch for about one second.
You can’t use the expression pedal to control a parameter for which the
: Use the value knob to adjust the program level (0.0–10). A setting
program up pedal or program down pedal does not blink.
of 5.0 is the standard value. Some effect settings may cause clip-
ping. If this occurs, lower the program level. The program/value display will briefly indicate “ ”(Complete), and you’ll
be able to use the expression pedal to control the effect parameter.
: Adjust the noise reduction sensitivity (0.0–10) so that you don’t hear
noise (hiss) when you’re not playing your guitar.
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 If the expression pedal’s control target is FX PARAM, changing the cat- Checking the values saved in a program (Original Value)
egory of the effect controlled by the pedal will reset the pedal control
target to the most useful parameter of the selected effect. (p.50 “Param- In Edit mode, the original value LED in
eter List”) the program/value display indicates the
If you set the expression pedal’s control target to FX PARAM, the corre- parameter value that is saved in the
sponding effect will automatically be turned On. If, in this state, you op- program.
erate the pedal or press the pedal setting switch once to select VOLUME When you use the knob or switches to
without editing the setting, the effect will automatically be turned Off again. modify the value of a parameter, the
However, if you did operate the pedal or edit the setting, the effect will Original Value LED will light when that
remain On even if you press the pedal setting switch once again to se- value matches the value that’s already The original value LED won’t
lect VOLUME as the target. been saved in the program (i.e., the light in Program mode.
If the expression pedal’s control target is WAH, you can turn the function original value).
select knob to [PRE FX] (the display will indicate “ ”) or [PRE FX-
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. Bypass and Mute
Saving a program (Write mode) Bypass (which turns off all effects including noise reduction) and Mute
(which mutes the AX5Gs output) are convenient functions for use while
Here’s how to save (write) a sound that you’ve created. you’re adjusting your guitar amp, tuning during a live performance, or
If you switch to a different program in Program mode or turn off the power switching guitars. Here’s how to use Bypass or Mute.
without writing your settings into memory, the changes you made will be
lost. Bypassing the AX5G
1. Set the function selector to [WRITE]. Simultaneously press the Program Up and Program Down switches; all
2. Press the [▲(WRITE)] button. The program number will blink. effects will be bypassed. At this time, the program/value display will indi-
cate “ ”.
3. Use the value knob or the program up/down switches to select the
program in which you want to save your settings.
Muting the AX5G
4. Press the [▲(WRITE)] button once again. The program will be saved,
and the program/value display will indicate “ ”(Complete) briefly. 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 newly saved program will overwrite (i.e., replace) the existing
settings, so that the previous program in that location will be lost. the program/value display will indicate “ ”.
If you decide not to save the new program, press the [CANCEL] but- When bypassed or muted, the Auto Chromatic Tuner will be active. To
ton to cancel the operation. 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
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Adjusting the pedal sensitivity
Tuner
If fully advancing the pedal does not produce the maximum effect or
The AX5G has a built-in Auto Chromatic Tuner. volume even though the AX5G’s expression pedal / settings are
You can calibrate the reference pitch (the note “A”) of the tuner in a respectively set to minimum/maximum, or if the effect or volume does
range of A438 Hz–A445 Hz. not reach the minimum when you fully return the pedal, or if fully ad-
vancing the pedal does not switch the effect on/off when the expression
Tuning procedure pedal setting is WAH or FX PARAM, use the following procedure to ad-
just the sensitivity of the expression pedal so that it will operate opti-
1. The Auto Chromatic Tuner will be activated when the AX5G is by- mally.
passed or muted. When adjusting the sensitivity, you should use your foot to operate the
If you want to tune silently, such as during a live performance, simply expression pedal. Accurate adjustment may not be possible if you use
mute the AX5G. your hand.
2. Play a note on your guitar and the program/value display will indi- 1. Turn the power off.
cate the name of the closest note.
Note names are indicated as follows. 2. While holding down the pedal setting switch and the [▲(WRITE)]
button, turn on the power. Continue holding down these two switches
Note name C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B until the program/value display indicates “ ”(Pedal).
Display

3. If your guitar is sharp (pitch too high), the Program Up switch LED
will blink. If your guitar is flat (pitch too low), the Program Down switch
LED will blink. In either case, more rapid blinking indicates that your
guitar is farther from the correct pitch.
When in tune, both the Program Up and Program Down LEDs will
light.
3. Release your hand from the switches, and return the expression pedal
back towards yourself.
Adjusting the tuner calibration
Take your hand off the pedal
When you turn on the power, the built-in tuner is set to a reference pitch Return toward yourself
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 AX5G will automatically be set to 440 Hz.

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 4. Advance the expression pedal forward to the position where the ef- 2. Release your hand from the switches you were pressing.
fect should turn on/off.

Advance pedal 3. If you wish to reload the factory settings press the [▲(WRITE)] but-
ton. The program/value display will indicate “ ”(Load) and reload-
ing will begin. When reloading is completed, the program/value dis-
play will indicate “ ”, and the AX5G will automatically enter Pro-
gram mode.
You can’t cancel the reload operation once you’ve pressed the [▲
(WRITE) ] button.
5. Take your foot off the expression pedal while it’s still advanced forward.
Never turn off the power while reloading.
6. The pedal will return by itself when you remove your foot. When the pedal If you decide to cancel the reload operation, press the [▼(CANCEL)]
has returned by itself, press the [▲(WRITE)] button. The display will indi- button while the program/value display indicates “ ”.
cate “ ”(Complete) and the sensitivity will be adjusted. After the display
has indicated “ ” the AX5G will automatically switch to Program mode.
If you decide not to carry out this adjustment, press the [▼(CANCEL)] switch.
Troubleshooting
If you suspect a malfunction, please check the following points. If this
Restoring the factory preset programs does not resolve the problem, please contact a nearby dealer.
Here’s how to restore (reload) the AX5G’s programs back to factory pre- 1. Power does not turn on
set programs. ❑ Have the batteries have run down? When the batteries run low,
When you execute this operation, all the programs you created and stored the display will blink “ ”. We recommend that you replace the
inside the AX5G will be erased, and replaced by the factory programs. batteries as soon as possible. If batteries become unusable, re-
1. While holding down both the Program Up and Down switches as move them immediately. Leaving drained batteries in the unit can
well as the [▼(CANCEL)] button, turn on the power. Continue hold- cause malfunctions such as battery leakage. You should also re-
ing down the pedal and switch until the program/value display indi- move the batteries if you won’t be using the AX5G for an ex-
cates “ ”(Reload). tended time.
❑ Have you have inserted a stereo cable into the INPUT jack?
When operating the AX5G 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 guitar turned down?
Specifications
❑ Is your guitar cable connected correctly? Number of effects: Pre-effect types: 11
❑ Is your guitar cable broken? (Pre-effect 10 + Pedal-wah 1)
❑ Are the DRIVE/AMP or PROGRAM LEVEL (LEVEL/NR/CAB/ Drive/Amp Model types: 16
PEDAL) parameters turned to a low value? Cabinet Model types: 10
Modulation Effect types: 10
❑ Is the volume turned down for another effect?
Delay Effect types: 5
❑ If VOLUME is assigned as the control target of the expression Reverb Effect types: 5
pedal, could you have turned the volume down? Noise Reduction: 1
❑ Is the Mute function activated? Refer to “Bypass and Mute” (p.10) Number of programs: 80 (40 user/40 preset)
and cancel the Mute function. Audio input: 1/4” (mono)
❑ Is the master volume turned down? Set the function selector to Audio output: 1/4” (stereo TRS)
[PROGRAM], and turn the value knob to adjust the master volume. Signal processing: A/D conversion: 24 bit
D/A conversion: 24-bit
3. Effects don’t apply Sampling frequency: 31.25 kHz
❑ Could an effect be bypassed? Tuner: Detection range : A0–E6
❑ Is the modulation “DEPTH” or the delay/reverb “MIX” set to a low Calibration: A=438–445 Hz
value? Power supply: Four alkaline AA batteries (continuous use
❑ Is the AX5G in Bypass mode? Refer to “Bypass and Mute” (p.10) of eight hours) or DC9V (separately sold)
and cancel the Bypass function. AC adapter
Dimensions (W ✕ D ✕ H): 249 ✕ 143 ✕ 44 mm /
4. High frequencies are distorted when using ACOUSTIC 9.8 ✕ 5.6 ✕ 1.7 inches
(AC SIM) Weight: 650 g / 22.9 oz.
❑ Are you applying too much drive? Lower the DRIVE/AMP [GAIN] Included items: Owner’s manual
setting. Options (separately sold): DC9V AC adapter
❑ Are you using a guitar that has high output humbucking pickups? * Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improve-
Lower the volume of your guitar. ment.

5. Sound connected to the guitar amp is distorted, or

sounds wrong
❑ Is the AMP parameter “P5” (AMP/LINE) set to “ Ln ” (LINE)? Change
the AMP parameter “P5” (AMP/LINE) setting to “A1”–“A3” (AMP).
❑ Is the DRIVE/AMP [VOLUME] setting or the PROGRAM LEVEL
(LEVEL/NR/CAB/PEDAL) [LEVEL] setting raised excessively?

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 Parameter List
* This is the parameter that will be automatically assigned for control by the pedal if you change the effect type within a category that includes
the effect currently assigned for pedal control.
* Il s’agit du paramètre automatiquement assigné à la pédale si vous changez le type d’effet à l’intérieur d’une catégorie incluant l’effet
actuellement assigné à la pédale.
* Dies ist der Parameter, der automatisch zur Steuerung durch das Pedal zugewiesen wird, wenn du den Effekttyp innerhalb einer Kategorie
umstellst, die den aktuell zur Pedalsteuerung zugewiesenen Effekt enthält.
Parameters that can be controlled by the pedal.
Paramètres pouvant être contrôlés par la pédale.
Parameter, die durch das Pedal gesteuert werden können.

PRE FX Main Parameter P1 P2 P3 P4

F0 COMPRESSOR SENS * 1...10 LEVEL 0...10 - - - - - -
F1 PICKUP SIMULATOR TYPE HS, SH LEVEL * 0...10 PHASE 1...10 PHASEMIX -10...10 SENS 0...10
F2 AC SIMULATOR TOP * 1...10 BODY 1...10 TYPE 1,2,3,4 MIX 0...10 - -
F3 SLOW ATTACK ATTACK * 1...10 - - - - - - - -
F4 AUTO WAH SENS/POL 0...10, -0...-10 ATTACK * 1...10 ORDER Pr/Po TYPE 47 / 48 - -
F5 U-VIBE/PHASER SPEED * 1...10 DEPTH 0...10 ORDER Pr/Po TYPE U1,U2,or,bL MANUAL 1...10
F6 CHORUS/FLANGER SPEED * 1...10 DEPTH 0...10 RESO 0...10 MANUAL 1...10 - -
F7 OCTAVE EFFECT * 0...10 DIRECT 0...10 - - - - - -
F8 RING MODULATOR OSCFREQ * 0...10 EFFECT 0...10 DIRECT 0...10 FILTER 1...10 - -
F9 DRONE KEY A...G# MIX * 0...10 RESO 1...10 - - - -

WAH Main Parameter P1 P2 P3

WAH MANUAL * 0...10, -0...10 ATTACK 1...10 ORDER Pr/Po TYPE 47/48

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 DRIVE/AMP Main Parameter P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 Cabinet
d0 TUBE OVERDRIVE GAIN* 1...10 TONE 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 - - - - - - C0 TWEED 1x8
d1 BOUTIQUE OVERDRIVE GAIN* 1...10 TONE 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 - - - - - - C1 TWEED 1x12
d2 FAT DISTORTION GAIN* 1...10 TONE 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 - - - - - - C2 TWEED 4x10
d3 ORANGE DISTORTION GAIN* 1...10 TONE 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 - - - - - - C3 BLACK 2x10
d4 METAL DISTORTION GAIN* 1...10 TREBLE 0...10 MIDDLE 0...10 BASS 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 - - C9 US V30
d5 SHRED DISTORTION GAIN* 1...10 TREBLE 0...10 MIDDLE 0...10 BASS 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 - - C8 UK T75
d6 FUZZ GAIN* 1...10 TONE 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 - - - - - - C7 UK H30
d7 OCTAVE FUZZ GAIN* 1...10 TONE 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 - - - - - - C7 UK H30
A0 BOUTIQUE CLEAN GAIN* 0...10 TREBLE 0...10 MIDDLE 0...10 BASS 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 AMP/LINE A1...Ln C7 UK H30
A1 BLACK 2X12 GAIN* 0...10 TREBLE 0...10 MIDDLE 0...10 BASS 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 AMP/LINE A1...Ln C4 BLACK 2x12
A2 AC15 GAIN* 0...10 TREBLE 0...10 MIDDLE 0...10 BASS 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 AMP/LINE A1...Ln C5 AC15TBX
A3 AC30TB GAIN* 0...10 TREBLE 0...10 MIDDLE 0...10 BASS 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 AMP/LINE A1...Ln C6 AC30TBX
A4 UK 68P GAIN* 0...10 TREBLE 0...10 MIDDLE 0...10 BASS 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 AMP/LINE A1...Ln C7 UK H30
A5 UK '80 GAIN* 0...10 TREBLE 0...10 MIDDLE 0...10 BASS 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 AMP/LINE A1...Ln C7 UK H30
A6 UK MODERN GAIN* 0...10 TREBLE 0...10 MIDDLE 0...10 BASS 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 AMP/LINE A1...Ln C8 UK T75
A7 US MODERN GAIN* 0...10 TREBLE 0...10 MIDDLE 0...10 BASS 0...10 VOLUME 0...10 AMP/LINE A1...Ln C9 US V30

About the AMP/LINE setting

Use this setting to specify the type of device to which you've connected the AX5G; such as a guitar amp, mixer or recorder.
This setting compensates the output from the guitar amp model so that it will be suitable for connection to the input jack of your guitar amp.
A1: Use this setting if you've connected the AX5G to a clean-sounding amp, such as a typical US-made open-backed combo.
A2: Use this setting if you've connected the AX5G to an amp with a distinctive mid-range character, such as a UK-made open-backed combo.
A3: Use this setting if you've connected the AX5G to a stack-type amp, such as a 4x12 closed-back cabinet.
Ln: Use this setting if you've connected the AX5G to a line input, to the power amp input of a guitar amp, or to a recorder.

Concernant la configuration AMP/LINE

Réglez la configuration LINE/AMP sur la position appropriée ci-dessous.
A1: Utilisez cette configuration si vous avez à relier l’AX5G à un ampli de type “clean-sounding” tel qu’un ampli combo ouvert fabriqué aux USA.
A2: Utilisez cette configuration si vous avez à relier l’AX5G à un ampli ayant un registre médium caractéristique tel qu’un ampli combo ouvert
fabriqué au Royaume-Uni.
A3: Utilisez cette configuration si vous avez à relier l’AX5G à un chateau de type 4 x 12 enceintes ouvertes.
Ln: Utilisez cette configuration si vous avez à relier l’AX5G à une entrée Line, pour brancher directement à une console de mixage ou un enregistreur.

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 Apropos AMP/LINE-Einstellung
Diese Einstellung ist wichtig. Damit gibst du nämlich an, an welchen Gerätetyp du dein AX5G anschließen möchtest (Gitarrenverstärker,
Mischpult, Recorder usw.).
Nur bei Anwahl der richtigen Einstellung ist das Ausgangssignal optimal auf das andere Gerät abgestimmt.
A1: Wähle diese Einstellung, wenn das AX5G mit einem eher „clean“ klingenden, offenen (USA-typischen) Gitarrencombo verbunden ist.
A2: Wähle diese Einstellung, wenn das AX5G mit einem „mittig“ klingenden offenen (englischen) Gitarrencombo verbunden ist.
A3: Wähle diese Einstellung, wenn du das AX5G vor einen Turm mit versiegelter 4x12-Box schalten möchtest.
Ln: Wähle diese Einstellung, wenn du das AX5G mit einem Line-Eingang (z.B. eines Mischpults/Recorders) oder direkt mit der Endstufe eines
Gitarrenverstärkers verbinden möchtest.

LEVEL/NR/CAB LE nR Cb
PROGRAM LEVEL 0...10 NR SENS 0...10 CABINET MODEL C0...C9

MOD Main Parameter P1 P2 P3 P4

F0 CLASSIC CHORUS SPEED * 1...10 DEPTH 0...10 MANUAL 1...10 MODE 1,2,3 - -
F1 MULTI TAP CHORUS SPEED * 1...10 DEPTH 0...10 TIME 0...10 MIX 0...10 - -
F2 CLASSIC FLANGER SPEED * 1...10 RESO 0...10 DEPTH 0...10 MANUAL 1...10 MIX 0...10
F3 BI CHORUS SPEED1 * 1...10 SPEED2 1...10 DEPTH 0...10 RESO 0...10 MODE 1,2,3,4
F4 DUO PHASER SPEED1 * 1...10 SPEED2 1...10 DEPTH 0...10 RESO 0...10 MODE 1,2,3,4,5
F5 TEXTREM SPEED * 1...10 DEPTH 0...10 SPREAD 0...10 LEVEL 1...10 - -
F6 ROTARY SPEED * 1...10 DEPTH 0...10 - - - - - -
F7 PITCH SHIFTER PITCH * -12...12 EFFECT 0...10 DIRECT 0...10 FINE -15...15 TRACKING 1...10
F8 RANDOM STEP FILTER SPEED * 1...10 MIX 0...10 RESO 0...10 MANUAL 1...10 DEPTH 0...10
F9 FILTRON SENS/POL 0...10,-0...-10 ATTACK 1...10 RESO 0...10 MANUAL * 1...10 DEPTH 0...10

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 If you set the DEPTH to 10 for CLASSIC CHORUS, CLASSIC FLANGER, or FILTRON, adjusting the MANUAL value won't produce any
change.
Si vous réglez DEPTH sur 10 pour CLASSIC CHORUS, CLASSIC FLANGER ou FILTRON, le réglage de la valeur MANUAL ne produira aucun
changement.
Wenn Du DEPTH auf 10 für CLASSIC CHORUS, CLASSIC FLANGER oder FILTRON gestellt hast, wird durch Einstellen des Werts von
MANUAL keine Änderung bewirkt.
If you're using F9-FILTRON and want to assign P3-MANUAL as the pedal control target, set P4-DEPTH to a value of 0 (or near 0).
Si vous utilisez F9-FILTRON et souhaitez que P3-MANUAL soit contrôlé par la pédale d’expression, réglez P4-DEPTH sur la valeur 0 (ou une
valeur proche de 0).
Wenn du F9-FILTRON verwendest und P3-MANUAL als Pedal-Steuerungsgegenstand zuweisen willst, stelle P4-DEPTH auf einen Wert von 0
(oder nahe 0).

DELAY/REVERB Main Parameter P1 P2 P3

F0 ECHO+ MIX * 0...10 TIME 0...10 FEEDBACK 0...10 TONE 1...10
F1 MULTI HEAD ECHO MIX * 0...10 TIME 0...10 FEEDBACK 0...10 TONE 1...10
F2 MODULATION DELAY MIX * 0...10 TIME 0...10 FEEDBACK 0...10 SPEED 1...10
F3 STEREO DELAY MIX * 0...10 TIME 0...10 FEEDBACK 0...10 TONE 1...10
F4 PINGPONG DELAY MIX * 0...10 TIME 0...10 FEEDBACK 0...10 TONE 1...10
F5 SLAP MIX * 0...10 TIME 1...10 HI DAMP 0...10 LO DAMP 0...10
F6 SPRING MIX * 0...10 TIME 1...10 HI DAMP 0...10 LO DAMP 0...10
F7 PLATE MIX * 0...10 TIME 1...10 HI DAMP 0...10 LO DAMP 0...10
F8 ROOM MIX * 0...10 TIME 1...10 HI DAMP 0...10 LO DAMP 0...10
F9 HALL MIX * 0...10 TIME 1...10 HI DAMP 0...10 LO DAMP 0...10

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 Preset program chart

No. Program name Pedal Type For No. Program name Pedal Type For
41 CLEAN VOLUME Clean AMP 61 GIBBY AC DELAY/REV ROOM MIX Acoustic AMP
42 CRUNCH VOLUME Crunch AMP 62 TUBE OD DRIVE/AMP TUBE OD GAIN OD AMP
43 DIRT MOD CL FLN SPEED Lead AMP 63 WAH WAH Wah AMP
44 SOLO VOLUME Solo AMP 64 RESO AC VOLUME Acoustic AMP
45 ACOUSTIX DELAY/REV SLAP MIX Acoustic AMP/LINE 65 BTQ CL DELAY/REV SPRING MIX Clean AMP
46 FILTRON MOD FILTRON MANUAL SE AMP 66 AC30TB MOD TREM SPEED Crunch AMP
47 SHRED84 VOLUME Lead AMP/LINE 67 UK 68P DRIVE/AMP UK 68P GAIN Crunch AMP
48 UFO WAH Wah+Solo AMP/LINE 68 SITAR(D) VOLUME SE AMP
49 OR DIST DRIVE/AMP OR DIST GAIN Dist AMP 69 MARTY AC DELAY/REV SLAP MIX Acoustic AMP
50 PHASED PRE FX VIB/PH SPEED Crunch AMP/LINE 70 1973 PRE FX CH/FLN SPEED Clean AMP
51 US MODRN DELAY/REV ECHO+ MIX Lead AMP 71 APPLE VOLUME Wah+Crunch AMP
52 RND FILT MOD RND FILT MANUAL SE AMP 72 OCTAFUZZ DRIVE/AMP OCTAFUZZ TONE Dist AMP
53 COBOHALL VOLUME Clean AMP/LINE 73 AXIS DRIVE/AMP MLT HD MIX Clean LINE
54 ROTARY MOD ROTARY SPEED SE AMP 74 SILVER VOLUME Lead LINE
55 UK '80S MOD CL FLN RESO Lead AMP 75 2005 VOLUME Lead LINE
56 VULGAR D VOLUME Lead AMP 76 STRIPE PRE FX OCTAVE EFFECT Solo LINE
57 AC15 VOLUME Crunch AMP 77 AC CREAM VOLUME Acoustic LINE
58 PEACH VOLUME OD AMP 78 CLYDE WAH WAH Wah LINE
59 UK MODRN VOLUME Lead AMP 79 KSE MOSH VOLUME Solo LINE
60 *ICE* MOD PITCH PITCH SE AMP 80 TREMPAN MOD TREM SPEED SE LINE

CL FLN ........... CLASSIC FLANGER

DELAY/REV .... DELAY/REVERB
MOD ............... MODULATION
OR DIST ......... ORANGE DISTORTION
VIB/PH ............ U-VIBE/PHASER
RND FILT ........ RANDOM STEP FILTER
RESO .............. RESONANCE
TUBE OD ........ TUBE OVERDRIVE
TREM .............. TEXTREM
CH/FLN ........... CHORUS/FLANGER
OCTAFUZZ ..... OCTAVE FUZZ
MLT HD ........... MULTI HEAD ECHO

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