Korg AX3G

This unit is very intuitive and it's easy to create great sounds! You have many parameters for all effects, so you can do a lot of different sounds! You can combine some effects to. It has a great layout!

I really don't like to use artists sounds... I really like the exclusives, and in this unit is so easy to get them. I bought this to use specially the delays and the accoustic simulation, but I have a surprise when I heard the other effects. Specialy the filtron!!! I will sell my envelope filter after him!!! Rotary, Chorus, vibe, tremulo, flanger, the delays are all amazing... Only the distortions sounds like a Atari, but, they can be usable to make some eletronic effects, but don't expect hot vintage sounds!!! I use the unit with a transistored Fender, an it sounds perfect and hot to me!!! Not plastic effecst, except the distortions like I said before.

I use the unit on stage, and it's perfect for me. But, the box seems so fragille... Korg could put in a better quality box, and the price could be the double. For the great sounds, it will be a nice price yet!!!

I don't use it.

Like I said before, only the distortions sounds plastic, an the box is cheap, but, for the price, you buy a tube screamer or other analog distortion that you like, and you will have a great set!!! So, this is a great buy!!!

It's not a plug and play device. All of the presets are crap, as is always the case with any multi-effects unit. But, once you figure out how to program the thing, you start finding the good sounds. It's not that difficult. Just glance through the manual and you'll have it figured out in no time. There are 40 user presets and another 40 presents that you can't edit, and will therefore never use.

There are a surprising number of editable parameters, generally four or five per effect, sometimes just two or three. I had older Toneworks models back in the day that would only let you control one or two parameters. Much better.

I was really, really pleasantly surprised with this thing. It looks and feels cheap. It's very light, it looks like a toy. However, this has the basic sound engine of the AX3000G, a $300 unit. In fact, you can use the AX3000G owners manual (do a google search for the pdf) to figure out what the effects are supposed to be modeling, since the AX3G manual never explains it. The AX3G has 90% of the effects/amps contained in the AX3000G, but without some of the extra bells & whistles (pedal-controlled modulations, etc). So, don't judge it by its looks or cheap price tag.

At the very least, I can honestly say this is the best delay pedal out there for under $150 (this is $50). The delays sound phenomenal. You get self-oscillation, high or low tone cut, delay modulation ala Memory Man, and when you change the delay time on the fly, you get that wonderful dying turn table sound. You can get the The Edge, Andy Summers, David Gilmour, etc. no problem. I haven't had this much fun with delay in a long time. HCFX forum geeks, take notice. I ought to record some clips. I had a lot of fun last night with extreme high cut and feedback set almost to the point of self-oscillation. The only functions I'd add would be reverse delay, tap tempo, and the ability to go 100% wet.

The modulations are also extremely cool. The Boss CE-1 model sounds true to form, and even includes the vibrato mode. There's another vibrato in there too, in the pre-effects section (it's in the same bank as a chorus, a univibe and a phaser). There are like four different choruses and two vibratos, all good. The vibratos seem to be square wave - I wish they were sine wave ala the Boss VB-2 or BYOC Vibrato, but what can you do. Still pretty cool.

The rotating speaker sound is also very nice and fairly convincing, not to mention the univibe and the MXR flanger model. The tremolo is very good, as are the phasers. Really, outstanding work on the delays and modulations here. I have no complaints, and I was pleasantly surprised on all of them. I'm more of an analog guy, but digital can sound great for these kinds of effects. Any guitarist could conceivable use this as his/her main modulation/delay pedal, and skip the rest of the effects in favor of "real" amps and overdrives.

The reverbs are okay. The "spring" reverb doesn't sound like a spring reverb. They have some decent halls and more studio sounding verbs, but not very convincing spring.

I do like some of the clean amp models, which are nice for direct recording or playing with headphones, especially the boutique (Dumble?), Fender Blackface (Twin Reveb), and the two Vox models. They sound pretty good with a bit of grit too, but the more you turn up the gain, the less real they sound, at least so far as I have used them. Maybe I need to tweak them more. I've gotten some nice chimey sounds, and I use some OD pedals in front for dirt rather than from the AX3G itself. Not bad.

The stompbox dirt models range from okay to crap. The Tube Screamer model is okay, the Klon is okay, the Rat is okay, the Fuzz Face is okay, and the octave fuzz (Foxx Tone?) is kind of cool. The rest are crap, IMO. But then, so are the real pedals they are modeling (DS-1, Metal Zone, etc). The best of them sounded a bit muffly to me. I prefer my analog dirt boxes. Maybe they would work better with more tweaking, who knows.

The compressor would be nice, except it's a bit muffly as well. I haven't played with the acoustic modeler much, so I won't comment.

Not sure. Everything about it looks pretty cheap. But, I had an AX1G kicking around for years, no problems with it. Even if this goes out in a year, though, I wouldn't be too upset. I'd just get another one for $50. Well worth it.

By the way, the sounds on the AX1G are 10% good, 90% crap. With the AX3G, it's the other way around.

My setup is as follows:

Fender Telecaster
+
Custom-modded orange DOD compressor
Boss PS-5
Rehoused, "creamy dreamerized" Big Muff
Monte Allums SD-1
Monte Allums TS7 with some extra modifications
OLC Supreaux
OLC Professor Tweed
EHX Electric Mistress (Howard Davis'd)
Boss PS-3
Korg AX3G
+
Amps

Overall, it's a fantastic value. Just buy it for a delay/modulation pedal, you won't be disappointed. The rest is icing on the cake.

Generally easy to use-Ive consulted the manual several times for refining the sounds I'm seeking. Didn't take more than a few minutes. Several knobs have multiple functions when pressed in combination with another or when the dial is moved to be able to edit presets.

This doesnt have the sound quality of my small 15w VOX valvetronix amp as the amp actually has a tube. I purchased the toneworks ax3g hoping It would be close to my VOX (I know the Valvetronix is in many ways essentially a KORG amp now). I made my purchase to play through headphones and for portability. Im a little disappointed in the reverb, yet I really haven't heard a good reverb from anything digital or relatively in expensive. The spring setting is probably my favorite, yet Im still tweaking it. It really depends on other settings *great sound is greater than the sum of the parts (GESTALT). Many good options for any digital multi-effect pedal.

Im scared here-It really wouldnt take KORG much more $ to utilize better materials. This goes to most manufacturers out there-better materials could be accessed for a cents to few dollars. The jury is out here!!

I e-mailed korg for settings for Vaughan Bluz from their site- Im still waiting!!!

I fluctuate with music style. I like Jazz, Blues, and some alternative stuff that integrates traditional vintage tone(s) with a new spin here or there. Im not looking for massive distortion (this clealy does not provide the tone of a muff!--or I haven't found the right settings!!) Essentially this is about what I expected and is better than other products in this price range. I would purchase it again-I still have the opportunity to return it for my $ or something else and IM keeping it unless another company releases something new in the 50$ price range. If I had $ Id probably look at Pandora or a higher level Korg product-I make plenty of $ but cant justify it when my kids need braces and take dance, lessons..... This is truly adequate! Guitar greats don't need expensive equipment to define greatness -Sound conme from playing and exploration-again the product is adequate-the greatness comes from us as players-or giftedness from our creator*!

A bit confusing if you stupidly try and figure it out without reading the manual like i did. :) Hey, i was anxious. But seriously, it's simple once you get it, which would take about 10 seconds to learn if the manual were written by someone who's 1st language was english. Otherwise maybe 10-15 minutes.

Having tried a number of modelers i always notice the same sort of digital coldness in the high end distortion tones, especially when playing open position chords or picking high notes. This is no different. I've heard better and i've heard worse. The RANGE of tones in the amp models isn't nearly as varied as some others i've tried. Overall tho not too bad thru a good tube amp on clean or in the loop. Make sure to set the cab simulator to LINE tho ! I think a lot of people probably make the mistake of using the cab sims thru a tube amp. Thats muddies the tone and just kills it. The cab sims are meant to be used thru a mixer or direct recording. Anyways, set it to line and tweak it and there are some decent sounds there. Nothing at all eyepopping or very inspiring tho.

I should have mentioned hat was all about the models. As for the effects, i'm not very picky about delay and verb as long as it's got tone perameters so i can take the brightness out of the wet signal a bit so it doesn't interfere. It does, so i'm fine with the verbs and delays. The rest are of. Decent chorus' and flange and all that. Nothing amazing tho here either.

The parameters for most models and effects are enough to get what you need from them, so no problem there. There is no EQ which i found kinda lame. But nothing else is really lacking as features go unless you're real deep into effects and tweaking. But it's got all you need if you're into simplicity like me.

I guess i should sum up by saying nothing about this box sounded real bad to me, and nothing sounded any better than i've heard in most other boxes. When i really think about it, most modeler/effects multis i've tried are really about the same with a few exceptions. This one isn't groundbreaking, but it sounds good in most ways and nothing stood out as horrible to me off the top of my head.

It's inexpensive and built like it.....all plastic. It does feel pretty strong for plastic tho, and at the price it's fine with me.

don't know, don't care.

Been at it since 71, played in cover bands for a couple decades and live i never could make any digital modelers/disortions work right. But i didn't buy it for that, and I think as much as this is far and away from being some sort of great magic tone box, you really have to consider it a VERY good deal. After all, for 50 bucks you get a tuner, a couple dozen amp models, and a bunch of effects. Considering any ONE of those effects alone in a pedal would cost about the same as this box ! So for example, i personally don't find anything special about the boss digital delay pedals. Yet they sell for 2-3 times as much ! So for much less money i got a delay thats much more versital than the boss because it has many different delays and verbs, but has models many other effects and a tuner ! I mean, these stupid plastic boxes nowadays are just rediculous values. If you want a delay, buy one of these and if at a gig your amp dies you have a device you can plug into the PA and save the nite for you, even if you don't care about the dozens of other effects and models. It's just a killer deal at $50 WHETHER OR NOT the models or effects kill. And while they don't, they are still plenty good. Only the models need some tweaking to get the best. Like with any digi multi you should know by now factory presets always blow.

I have a dynamic playing style so digital modeling isn't ever going to work live for me. I need to be able to control the amount of drive to clean with my guitar's volume and have lots of dynamics in the picking. No modeler will do that. They are meant to be used with the guitar volume on 10......it's a whole different world that i find fine for recording and practice. But live they will more often than not ruin the nite for you.

So if you just want a small light cheap box of sounds and a tuner, you just cant possibly lose with this. If you are looking for a box thats as close as digital modeling can get to real amp tone and/or killer effects with huge versitility in the parameters and routing, forget it. It's simple a dirt cheap tool that may or may not come in handy for you depending on what other gear you own.

In short, It sounds fairly to very good (depending on what model/effect you are talking about) and therefore is a stupidly great deal considering how much you get for so little $.

Very easy - I would experiment with the amp you are using - Digital distortions rarely cut it but I recently used this with a Line 6 amp on Blackface with some Drive - The OD from the Korg added to that sounded great - with my Cry Baby it came very close to the Tube Screamer.
The menu is quite easy - so much so that I could even do quick adjustments at a show - There is overall level and as usual different patches have different volumes so for eg. the acoustic modeler should be high and a Fat Dist should be low.
I have not programmed everything and unlike some Korgs out there you have to scroll through to get to the sound - In a pinch I could use Wa Wa and this unit and get nearly all the sounds I need.
It is not clear what each Parameter controls and not so easy to hear the difference but even if you dont tweak the effect it defaults to the most common tweaking -
- Fender sounds is good - OD and Fat OD are great - Filter and T Wah are great - the delays are a bit too pronounced
CAUTION: Korg design flaw on all Korgs - Reverb not separate from Delays (when will these guys learn?)
Acoustic, Octaver, and others are just great - battery powered super light weight - take this to a jam and you will blow others away with all the effects at your feet.

The dist are digital but pretty convincing through an amp and probaly better direct - not as warm as a TS or sansamp but they sound really good with some saturation - amp models are pretty good - the array of effects are great since there are effects on the preamp, mod and ambience - there are many great combos
I recommend if you will use it with an amp try the effects while tweaking and see control the volume changes - this thing puts out way more than your bypass signal so if you want to bypass during a show - the overall volume of the unit should be low.

I use with a line 6 and some Fender amps and the sound is smooth enough that it does not interfere with my playing - I replaced a TS in the chain so I would have flexibility and many effects
GREAT FEATURE - other korgs claim that if you press 2 at the same time it enters bypass - but usually does not work - on this unit I can enter tuner mode fast and easy and get back to the programs in a second -
If you have say 20 programs for a gig it can be tought to scroll quickly - but a lot easier than bringing 5 or 6 pedals - works on batteries and weighs nothing - Havent h

Havent had many noise issues though at high gain I am sure you would use the NR
I havent used every effect but the weight, size and flexibility allow you to have many effects that sound great and tweak the mix

Not sure yet - did gig with it and I may buy another for backup or buy a higher Korg version (I have this, ax100g and the ampworks already) - I would not bring this to a gig withiout something else
It is plastic and light but seems very sturdy and well built - we will see

Not yet an issue

- I play Rock/Blues - Funk/Middle Eastern and Jazz
Playing 30 years - I prefer tube sound and warmth and this cant compete with a sansamp (the greaetes effect ever) or a TS - but through an amp and direct wyou can get some pretty smooth OD - or without OD the effects sound great with some nice surprises
Wish Reverb was separate from delay and that it had some looping function (even 5 seconds would be great)
Hard to scroll from 3 to 20 but just s few seconds - you can program this for a gig and use 3 or 4 default settings and even bypass it quite easily for a tuner and straight amp sound
AS WITH ALL - Dont just program the sound you want program relative levels - one program should have level 9 while Dist programs should be at 6
The Acoustic sound - did Over the Hills opening and just pressed a button for the electric part
OCtver, harmonizer, Filter,sound great - I will likely buy the expression pedal to see if I can sub my volume pedal or wa wa

Wish list - reverb separate from delay - default setting so I dont have travel from patch 2 to patch 20 - Synth sounds - ability to name patch (even 3 letters) -

Definitely helps make music - I bing it to rehearsal or for home and one scroll and I get so many possible effects - and battery powered - also sounds great with my other pedals - no interference and pedals are big (but plastic but they seem sturdy)
This is a great tool to have a zillion effects, battery powered, light and easily tweakable on the fly

I got this because I wanted a floor tuner & I said to my self: Who knows,you might find one or two usable effects at an affordable price,
well let me tell you that I was very surprised to find this little unit very capable of a lot more than just that but only if you are willing to spend some time playing with the controls & trying different settings, is a "no pain no gain" thing because the presets are too exaggerated (same as with any other multi effect unit) you have to edit the patches you like to use or just create your owns.
The good news is after you learn how to edit the parameters & decide
what effect you like & dislike is very easy & now you will have up to 40 patches with your own selection of effects & amps .

I like many of the effects & amp simulators,it all depends on your style,I play Rock,Blues,some Country and for those I like the spring and hall reverb,the Echo & ST delay,chorus,auto Wha(very good with humbuckers)flanger,phaser,playing with the pitch shifter you can create a 12 strings effect,the clean sound of the BTQ amp is very good,also the crunchy AC30TB & AC15,the BLK2x12 for slow rock or ballads,the noise suppressor works very good,I don`t like the cabinets
simulation with some of the amps so with some of the patches I just don`t use the cabinets. The tuner works fine to me,that`s all I need.

I have the unit for a couple of months now and I haven`t got any problem,I`m using a power supply,don`t know about powering with batteries but I think the 9 volts last longer than the AA,is all plastic and very light,I just don`t stomp very hard on it just in case.

Do not know.

This is the cure for a bad amp,it makes my 25+ years old all solid state amp sounds like an expensive unit.I will replace it if lost.

Once you get the hang of it, the AX3G is quite easy to use. The best way is to find a patch that's close to what you want and edit to suit your taste. Because there are only a few buttons to utilize, I'd recommend clustering together your patches in groups for ease of use during live performance. The manual while adequate, could have a little more detail in it. The only options to get are a 9 volt power supply (it will run on batteries).and an expression pedal which allows you to control volume or wah sounds.

Most of my use is going direcly into a mixing board. In fact I purchased the Korg to avoid having to lug around an amp. Considering the low cost, the AX3G is a steal. I was surprised at how good it sounded. Most of the presets are usable, and you have 40 user patches. I don't use all that many effects, but the phaser, flanger, chorus sounded very good. Most of what I play is classic rock, so you can get that nice gritty overdrive going without any trouble. Except for the really high gain settings, the unit is very quiet. The noise suppressor is very effective.

It's plastic, so I'd recommend a spare. Since it's so inexpensive that shouldn't be a problem. I've not had any problems with as of yet.

Korg has pretty decent support.

Like most of us, I'm a terrible gear junkie. This thing is a ridiculously good deal. I've put away my other stuff, and I'm thoroughly enjoying the AX3G. If lost or stolen, I would absolutely replace it. It doesn't have lots of bells and whistles, just what you need. The built in tuner makes it a complete package. I suppose it would be nice to have a more comprehensive screen display, ah but that's what pen and paper are for.

Editing patches is easy once you get the hang of it. All parameters are greatly adjustable.

I'm using an american strat with a roland cube amp. The patches are naturally quiet however the heavily distorted ones tends to hum a little (single coils).
The effects are quite adjustable. U can select the depth or rate to your own taste.
I'm able to get sounds from switchfoot(stars), vai (for the love of god - sitar backing), satch(always with you), jimi (voodoo chile)///
Tears for fears (clean delay stuff) and U2 delay stuff.
Overall the distortion are real flexible...the delays are awesome as it allows about 1sec....who needs 10 seconds delay???

It's plastic....and is good thing as it's light.
Dun stomp the thing too hard....
I'm getting another one...try it on series...so i can get double the effect.

... and it is actually MADE IN JAPAN!!! Yes, the sushi country...

U dun see products made from this country anymore...even the AX3000G, AX1500G, AX1000G or the rest were made in China....

Never deal with the company before...however the local dealer that i bought from gave me a year warranty.
Good enuff.

I play lotsa stuffs ...mostly rock and alternative.
been playing for 8years and have used most multieffects...e.g. zoom 505, G2, GFX 4, GFX 5, Boss GT3 GT5 ME10 ME5, KOrg AX300G AX30G AX1G AX3000G, AX1500G AX1000G, and some others....

The reason why I got this is because of its light weight, compact body and great effects. True enuff there are other hi tech floorboards and claims to sound really good. If u play crap...u sound like wise. I dun need all the complicated nonsense that does not allow me to play music...I need something for heavy riffings and cut thru mix solos or live stage jams or clean strums...
...this one kicks in for me.

MADE IN JAPAN

It takes a little time to learn the controls, But then you can get loads of very good sounds. Like I said learning to edit patches takes some time, but it's not bad, the manual is easy and helpful

I have many guitars and amps so I wont list them. It has noise reduction for higher gain settings, but over all noise is'nt a problem. Most of the effects sound great, keep tweaking you'll find lots of good tones and effects. I can get most any guitar artist sound out there with this unit. I have put aside many good single effect peddals and use the AX3G instead just because it equals them in quality. Not all the effects and modeling settings are useful, but that is true of any "digital effects unit".

So Far it is not giving me any problems

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I've been playing 30 years. Mostly rock and blues and metal, but also a fair amount of acousic.I was leary at first and did'nt like a lot of the presets,but after doing some tweaking I really like this thing a lot. I would try to replace this if it were stolen with something of equal value and quality ( I'm not in love with it ). Lots of bang for the buck, I've spent hundreds and hundreds lining up effects. Great value, not to be taken for granted.