2. Playing the AX100G
Program mode
When you turn on the power, the AX100G will always enter Pro- gram mode, and will be set to the program setting that were last selected when the power was turned off.
When you once again press the TAP switch and EXIT switch simultaneously, the Bank Hold (10’S HOLD) function will be can- celled.
Input level switch setting
Set this switch according to the output of your instrument.
H : Suitable for a pickup with a high output level, such as a humbucking pickup
L : Suitable for a pickup with a low output level, such as a single coil pickup
Adjusting the volume (master volume)
To adjust the volume, rotate the MASTER VOL. (master volume) located on the rear panel.
Selecting a program
Press the UP or DOWN switches to increment or decrement the programs in steps of one. When you do so, the
Programs are organized into groups of four, and these groups are called "banks." The current bank is shown by the 10's digit of the number LED.
Preset program
User program
The AX100G contains a total of 80 programs (sounds): 40 (4 x 10 banks) of preset programs that cannot be overwritten, and 40 (4 x 10 banks) of user programs that you are able to modify (edit). When a user program is selected, the decimal point (dot) in the lower right of the number LED will light.
Preset | User |
program | program |
Dot is lit
Selecting a bank
Although you can use the UP or DOWN switches to select pro- grams across banks, you can also switch programs by bank.
1.Press and hold the PROG/FX SELECT switch for approxi- mately one second until the number LED begins to blink.
2.Press either the UP or DOWN switch to increment or decre- ment the bank.
3.Press the PROG/FX SELECT switch once again to finalize the bank and make the number LED stop blinking.
Bank Hold (10’s HOLD)
By simultaneously pressing the TAP switch and EXIT switch, you can prevent programs of other banks from being selected. At this time, the decimal point (dot) at the lower right of the 10's place in the number LED will light.
Press the UP or DOWN switches to select programs within the current bank.
Dot is lit
Checking the effects used by a program
Some programs do not use all of the effects. When you select a program, the LED beside each effect select switch will light to indicate the effects that are being used. An effect that is turned off can be edited (turned on) by pressing its select switch, and when you press another select switch or the EXIT switch, the LED will change from blinking to lit.
Bypass, Mute
By pressing the UP and DOWN switches simultaneously, you can Bypass the AX100G so that no effects will be applied. (The
Alternatively, by pressing the UP and DOWN switches simulta- neously and holding them for approximately one second, you can Mute the AX100G completely so that no sound will be out- put. (The
To defeat Bypass or Mute, press the UP or DOWN switch.
Auto tuner
When the AX100G is in bypass or mute condition, the tuner will operate automatically. If you mute the AX100G you will be able to tune your instrument without producing sound. This is used for on stage tuning.
1. Tune your guitar so that the desired note
name appears in the number LED. The decimal point “.” at the lower right of the
number LED will light to indicate a sharp
2.The
Tuning discrepancy shown by the pedal indicator and the
Pitch is | Correct | Pitch is |
flat | tuning | sharp |
Changing the calibration setting
As necessary, you can adjust the calibration (the frequency of the standard A pitch) in the range of
When the tuner is operating, you can rotate value knob 1 to ad- just the calibration. The calibration setting is shown in the multi- display.
When the power is turned off, the calibration setting you modify will be lost, and will automatically return to 440 Hz the next time the power is turned on.
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