Korg Introduces Toneworks AX3A Modeling Signal Processor

Mar 30, 2006

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The new AX3A electro-acoustic effects processor makes it easy to achieve high-quality acoustic sound.

The AX3G and AX3B have quickly become popular among guitarists and bassists for their high quality sound, superb ease of operation, and flexible parameters packed into compact pedals. The AX3A, a dedicated model for electric-acoustic guitars, provides a wide range of effects powered by "REMS" technology. It includes mic and body modeled effects optimized for acoustic sounds letting you transform the sometimes sterile-sounding output of a piezo pickup into a more natural tone.

Built-in, high quality modulation, delay and reverb effects add just the right amount of ambience to your sound. There's a built-in notch filter that cuts the point at which acoustic feedback occurs, which makes the AX3A very useful not only for practicing at home, but also for recording and live performance.

• 43 different high-quality "REMS" modeling effects.
• 10 mic & acoustic body effects that replicate the micing setups of experienced professionals and provide various acoustic guitar sounds.
• Notch filter helps eliminate feedback.
• 40 user programs plus 40 preset programs.
• Each effect provides full editing unlimited sound-creating flexibility.
• Auto chromatic tuner with mute function.
• Two-way power supply lets you operate on batteries or AC adapter.
• An expression pedal can be used to control wah or volume.

AX3A Effect Types:
PRE FX (10): COMP, LIMITER, XCITER, WAH, VIB/PH, CH/FLN, DRONE, OCTAVE, RINGMOD
TONE (1)
NOTCH (1)
MIC & BODY (10): C-MIC, M-LARGE, G-LARGE, G-SMALL, T-LARGE, DRY, NYLON, STEEL, RESO
MOD (10): CL CHO, MT CHO, CL FLN, BI CHO, DUO PH, TREM, ROTARY, PITCH, RND, FILT, FILTRON
DELAY (5): ECHO+, MLT HD, MOD DLY, ST DLY, PP DLY
REVERB (5): SLAP, SPRING, PLATE, ROOM, HALL
Noise Reduction (1)

AX3A Specifications

• Number of Effects: 43 (Pre Effect: 10, Tone: 1, Notch: 1, Mic & Body Effect: 10, Modulation Effect: 10, Delay Effect: 5, Reverb Effect: 5, Noise Reduction: 1)
• Number of Programs: 80 (40 users / 40 presets)
• Audio Input: INPUT (1/4" phone jack)
• Audio Output: OUTPUT (1/4" stereo phone jack)
• Signal Processing: 24-bit A/D and D/A conversion, 31.25 kHz sampling frequency
• Tuner: detection range: 27.5 Hz ~ 1318.5 Hz (A0 ~ E6), calibration: A4=438 ~ 445 Hz
• Power Supply: four AA alkaline batteries (over eight hours of battery life), DC 9 V (separately sold AC adapter)
• Dimensions: 178 (W) x 142 (D) x 43 (H) mm / 7.01" (W) x 5.59" (D) x 1.69" (H)
• Weight: 340 g / 11.99 oz.

AX3A Options
DC 9V AC adapter
EXP-2 Foot Controller
XVP-10 EXP/VOL Pedal

Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.

For more information, visit their web site at www.korg.com.