PX3B - Musical instrument effects KORG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PX3B KORG

Bass Personal Multi Effect Processor

OWNER'S MANUAL

To ensure long, trouble-free operation, please read this manual carefully.

Precautions

Location

Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction.

• In direct sunlight
• Locations of extreme temperature or humidity
• Excessively dusty or dirty locations
• Locations of excessive vibration

Power supply -

Please connect the designated AC adaptor to an AC outlet of the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your unit is intended.

Interference with other electrical devices

This product contains a microcomputer. Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.

Handling

To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.

Care

If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or cleaning compounds or flammable polishes.

Keep this manual

After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference.

Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment

• Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment. If liquid gets into the equipment, it could cause a breakdown, fire, or electrical shock.
• Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment. If something does slip into the equipment, unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet. Then contact your nearest Korg dealer or the store where the equipment was purchased.

THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for U.S.A)

This equipment has been tested and found to 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 interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

CE mark for European Harmonized Standards

CE mark which is attached to our company's products of AC mains operated apparatus until December 31, 1996 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC). And, CE mark which is attached after January 1, 1997 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), CE mark Directive (93/68/ EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).

Also, CE mark which is attached to our company's products of Battery operated apparatus means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC).

Turning on the power 15

Battery Low display 15

Controls and connectors 16

LCD screen 17

Making connections 18

Try it out 19

Play mode 20

1. Selecting a program 20

2. Master level 20
   3.Bypass/Mute 20
   4.Tuner 21
   5.HBB (Hyper Bass Boost) 22

3. Specifying the function of the Value Dial 22

Equalizer mode 24

RhythmTrainermode 251

1. Rhythm Pattern 25
2. Tempo 25
3. Rhythm Trainer Level 25

AUX Effect mode 26

PhraseTrainermode 27

1. Select the recording mode 27
2. Recording 28
3. Playback 29
4. Pause 29

If you wish to re-record 29

Edit mode 30

1. Select the effect that you wish to edit 30
2. Editing each effect 30

1) DYNA (dynamics) 30
2)AMP (amplifier) 31
3) EQ (equalizer) 31
4) MOD (modulation) 31

5) D/R (delay/reverb) 32
6) NR (noise reduction) 32
7) LEVEL 32
8) RENAME 33
9)WRITE 33

1. --- Reloading the factory programs 34

Troubleshooting 35

Effect parameters 36

Preset-program list- 39

Rhythm pattern list 40

Specifications 41

Inhalt

Einleitung 43

Hauptmerkmale 43

Einschalten 44

Batterieanzeige 44

Bedienelemente und

Anschlüsse 45

LCD-Display 46

Thank you for purchasing the ToneWorks PANDORA PX3B personal bass multi-effect processor.

In order to enjoy your PANDORA PX3B, please read this owner's manual carefully and retain it for future reference.

Main features

The PANDORA PX3B is a highly versatile multi-effect device in a compact package. It makes it easy to use Korg's proprietary "Items" modeling technology to create detailed and powerful modeling sounds.

39 types of effect variations

A maximum of seven effects can be used simultaneously.

50 user programs and 50 preset programs

IPE (Integrated Parameter Edit) system Easy to adjust effect settings.

Auto Tuner function

This feature makes tuning fast and easy. You can also tune without being heard (i.e., while muted).

Backlit LCD

The LCD screen can be easily viewed even in dark locations.

Rhythm Trainer function

You can play 50 different rhythm patterns or a metronome.

AUX Effect function

Sound from a CD player or other audio source. connected to the AUX jack can be processed by transposing the key or canceling the low-frequency range (bass cancel) which are useful features for practic-. ing.

Phrase Trainer function

A segment of audio (maximum 16 seconds) recorded from a CD player or other audio source can be looped for repeated playback. You can even slow down the playback speed without affecting the pitch.

Bass Amp Simulator

Select the desired type of sound character from six types of bass amp.

Equalizer mode

Adjust the gain for each equalizer band with the value dial and five buttons for quick editing.

Equalizer Display

Indicates the gain of each equalizer band.

HBB (Hyper Bass Boost)

Boosts low frequency response.

Value dial

This lets you rapidly select programs or edit the effects.

What is REMS?

Items (Resonant structure and Electronic circuit Modeling System) is KORG's proprietary sound modeling technology which precisely reproduces the complex character and nature of both acoustic and electric instruments as well as electronic circuits in real world environments. Items emulates a wide variety of sound generation characteristics including instrument bodies, speakers & cabinets, acoustic fields, microphones, vacuum tubes, transistors, etc.

Turning on the power

Remove the battery cover located on the bottom of the PANDORA PX3B by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. Insert four AAA alkaline batteries (sold separately) as shown in the illustration. Be careful to insert the batteries using the correct polarity.

Battery Low display

When the battery begins to run down, the Low Battery icon will light. When this icon lights, replace the batteries as soon as possible.

Programs and other data (except for the data being edited) will not be lost even if the battery is removed and changed.

2 Batteries that have run down must be removed from the PANDORA PX3B. If you leave dead batteries in the unit, malfunctions (battery leakage, etc.) may occur. You should also remove the batteries when you do not expect to use the PANDORA PX3B for an extended period of time.

Batteries and an AC adapter are not included with this product. They must be purchased separately.

Controls and connectors

① Power switch/Backlight switch This switch turns the power on/off, and also turns the backlight on/off.
When batteries are used, leaving the backlight ON for an extended period will shorten battery life.
② DC9V The separately sold AC adaptor (DC9V ⊕-C-) can be connected here.

③ Value dial

Use this to adjust master level, edit effects, and select programs.

④ OUTPUT jack

Connect this jack to your bass amp or headphones etc.

⑤ AUX jack (stereo)

Connect this jack to a CD player or other audio source.

⑥ INPUT jack

Connect this jack to your bass.

⑦ +/- buttons

Use these buttons to select programs,edit effects,and adjust the master level.

⑧ Input level switch

Set this accordingly to the output level of your bass.

⑨ EDIT [HOLD] buttons Use these buttons to select the parameter that you wish to edit, and to operate the Phrase Trainer function.
10 RHYTHM/AUX EFFECT button This button enters Rhythm Trainer mode or AUX Effect mode.
PHRASE TRAINER [●] button This button enters Phrase Trainer mode. This is also used to begin recording on the Phrase Trainer.
12 BYPASS-TUNE [▶II] button Use this button when you wish to tune in Play mode. (The PANDORA PX3B will be bypassed or muted.) This is also used to turn the effects on/off and to playback/pause the Phrase Trainer.

HBB (Hyper Bass Boost) button This button turns the HBB function on/off.
14 EXIT button

This button returns you from any mode back to Play mode. This button is also used to assign a function to the Value dial.

LCD screen

① Effect chain

This area indicates the on/off status of dynamics, amp, equalizer, modulation, and delay/reverb.

② Program number display This indicates the program number and whether the program is a user or preset program.
③ HBBicon This will light when HBB is on.
④ EQ (equalizer) display For a program in which the equalizer is on, or when editing in Equalizer mode, this shows the gain of each band.
⑤ EQ icon
This will blink when you enter Equalizer mode.
⑥ Value display This numerically indicates the master level or parameter value.

(When the master level is shown, _LEVEL^MASTER will light.)

⑦ Phrase Trainer mode icon This icon will blink when you enter Phrase Trainer mode.
AUX Effect mode icon This icon will blink when you enter AUX Effect mode.
Rhythm Trainer mode icon This will blink when you enter Rhythm Trainer mode.
Low Battery icon This icon will light when the batteries run down.
① Program name/Effect type display This area shows the program name or effect type. When the PANDORA PX3B is bypassed or muted, this will function as the tuner.
⑫ Edit mode icon
This icon will light when you enter Edit mode.

Making connections

For all equipment being connected, turn the power OFF and lower the volume.

mini-component/stereo etc.

1 Connecting cables are sold separately.
2 PANDORA's output jack is stereo. If you use a standard mono cable to connect it to a bass amp etc., only the L (left) output will be heard.
3 If a CD player or other audio source is connected to AUX jack, you can play along on your bass with a tape, etc. However the volume must be adjusted on the connected device.
4 Be sure to use only the specified AC adapter (DC9V ⊕ C-300-500mA).
*5 PANDORA's output level and sound quality will vary depending on which headphones are used. We recommend using good quality low impedance headphones, 32 Ohms or less with a sensitivity rating near 100dB/mW or above. Many headphones sold for use with portable CD or cassette players will work just fine.

Try it out

① When you finish making connections, set the power switch in the "ON" position. (This setting is referred to as Play mode.)

Use the + / - buttons to select a program. Select a clean-type program that will be suitable for setting the volume. (As an example here, we will select Program 1 "M' M".)

Program name

② Set the input level switch accordingly to the output level of your bass.

Input level switch

Hi: High-output basses (active pickups)

Lo: Low-output basses (passive pickups)

③ Set the volume control of your bass to its usual settings.

Use the Value dial to adjust the master level.

Play mode

Play mode is the mode in which you will normally use the PANDORA PX3B.

1. Selecting a program

You can select from a total of 100 programs : 50 user programs and 50 preset programs. Use the +/ - buttons to select a program.

Depending on the program, either USER or PRESET will light above the program number.

for User programs

Programs can also be selected in Rhythm Trainer mode, AUX Effect mode, or Phrase Trainer mode.

2. Master level

When _LEVEL^MASTER is lit, the master level is shown in the value display.

Immediately after the power is turned on, you will be able to adjust the master level using the Value dial. You can also use the +/- buttons to adjust the master level. (p.22)

The master level is remembered even when the power is turned off.

3. Bypass/Mute

When you press the BYPASS-TUNE button, the PANDORA PX3B will be bypassed, and the original sound will not be processed by any effect.

The effect chain will blink, and the display will indicate "PASS" for approximately one second.

If you press and hold the BYPASS-TUNE button for longer than one second, the output signal will be muted.

The effect chain will blink rapidly, and the display will indicate "MUTE" for approximately one second.

Bypass/mute will be turned off when you either press the BYPASS-TUNE button once again, or change the program.

4. Tuner

The tuner will operate when you bypass or mute in Play mode.

Play a 12th fret harmonic on your bass. The LCD will show the note name and the calibration. If the pitch is more than a semitone higher than the note name, a sharp symbol will appear at the upper left of the note name.

The display area will act as a meter to show the pitch.

Tune the string of your bass so that the indicator above the center mark is lit.

The tuner (bypass/mute) will be turned off when you press either the BYPASS-TUNE button or change the program.

Calibration (frequency of the standard A=440 pitch) You can use the Value dial to adjust calibration in the range of A = 438Hz - 445Hz .

The calibration setting you make will be valid until the power is turned off. Once the power is turned off, calibration will be reset to A = 440 Hz.

5. HBB (Hyper Bass Boost)

This function boosts the low-frequency range that is often insufficient when using small headphones. This function is also effective when the PANDRA PX3B is connected to a bass amp or mixer.

Use the HBB button to switch HBB on/off. When HBB is on, the HBB icon will light.

The HBB on/off setting is remembered even when the power is turned off.

This cannot be switched on/off when the PX3B is bypassed or muted.

If the EQ has been set to boost LOW and you turn HBB on, the sound may be distorted. If this occurs, lower the TRIM of the EQ.

1. Specifying the function of the Value Dial You can specify the function that the Value dial will perform in Play mode.

In Play mode, hold down the EXIT button and press either the EDIT button, the EDIT button, or the BYPASS-TUNE button to assign the following functions.

This setting cannot be changed during bypass/ mute.

• Hold down the EXIT button and press the EDIT button.

The LCD will indicate "M LEV" for approximately one second.

The Value dial will adjust the master level, and the +/- buttons will select programs. You can use the Value dial to adjust the master level quickly.

Each time the power is turned on, this setting will be in effect.

• Hold down the EXIT button and press the EDIT button.

The LCD will indicate "PROG" for approximately one second.

The Value dial will select programs, and the +/- buttons will adjust the master level. You can use the Value dial to select programs quickly.

• Hold down the EXIT button and press the BYPASS-TUNE button.

The LCD will indicate "LOCK" for approximately one second.

The + / - buttons will select programs, and other buttons and the Value dial will not function (i.e., "key lock"). In this state, selecting programs is the only operation you can perform, which can help prevent inadvertent program changes during a live performance etc.

To change the setting, hold down the EXIT button and press the button for the desired setting.

Equalizer mode

In this mode, the EQ display will indicate the gain of each equalizer band as you adjust it, for easy editing.

Hold down the EXIT button and press the HBB button.

The LCD will indicate "EQ L," and the EQ icon will light to indicate that you are in Equalizer mode.

If you perform this procedure for a program whose equalizer is OFF, the equalizer will forcibly be turned ON.

Rotate the value dial to adjust the LOW band of the equalizer. As necessary, press the L (BYPASS/TUNE [▶II], M (PHRASE TRAINER [●]),

H (EDIT [< ] ), Pr (RHYTHM/AUX EFFECT),

Tr (EDIT▶[HOLD]) buttons to display the values in

the LCD, and rotate the value dial to adjust the gain.

To return to Play mode, press the EXIT button.

• L button: select "EQ L" for low frequency range
• M button: select "EQ M" for mid frequency range
• H button: select "EQ H" for high frequency range
• Pr button: select "EQ PR" for presence (ultra-high) frequency range
• Tr button: select "EQ TR" for trim settings
• Value dial: adjust the gain

If you wish to save the edited values, perform the "9) WRITE" operation. If you turn off the power or select another program without performing "9) WRITE," the program will return to its original settings.

Rhythm Trainer mode

In Play mode (except during Mute/Bypass or Key Lock), AUX Effect mode, or Phrase Trainer mode, you can press the RHYTHM/AUX EFFECT button once to enter Rhythm Trainer mode.

When you enter this mode, the selected rhythm will start, and the Rhythm Trainer mode icon will blink. This mode has the following three parameters. Use the EDIT / buttons to select a parameter, and use the value dial to set the value of each parameter. To return to Play mode, press the EXIT button.

1. Rhythm Pattern

You can select from 50 different rhythm patterns.

rhythm pattern

• Value dial: Set the rhythm pattern

2. Tempo

Set the tempo in the range from 40-208 bpm.

• Value dial: Set the tempo

3. Rhythm Trainer Level

Set the level of the rhythm pattern.

• Value dial: Set the level of the rhythm pattern

AUX Effect mode

In this mode, the sound of a CD or other audio source connected to the AUX jack can be pitch-shifted by using the Key Transpose (K-TRN), or the low-frequency range can be eliminated by using the Bass Cancel (B-CAN) function.

In Rhythm Trainer mode, press the RHYTHM/AUX EFFECT button once to enter AUX Effect mode.

When you enter this mode, the AUX Effect icon will blink. To return to Play mode, press the EXIT button.

K-TRN display OFF

100 cent unit display

B-CAN display OFF

• EDIT / buttons: Switch between K-TRN and B-CAN displays
• BYPASS-TUNE button: Switch K-TRN or B-CAN on/off
• Value dial: Set the amount of transposition
• +/- buttons: Select programs

The key transpose setting can be adjusted in the range of + / - 1 octave.

The key can be raised or lowered in 10 cent steps for the first three semitones, and in semitone steps (100 cents) thereafter.

When K-TRN or B-CAN is turned on, the output will be mono. If both K-TRN and B-CAN are off, the output will be stereo.
When you enter this mode, the MOD (modulation) and D/R (delay/reverb)effects will automatically be turned off.
For some input sources (mono recordings, or when special effects were used during recording), B-CAN may not produce the desired effect.

Phrase Trainer mode

In this mode, you can record a phrase from a CD or other audio source connected to the AUX jack, and loop it (play it back repeatedly). This provides a convenient way to practice by playing along with the repeating phrase.

You can slow down the playback speed without affecting the pitch, which can help you to learn difficult phrases. To return to Play mode, press the EXIT button. Alternatively, you can press the RHYTHM/ AUX EFFECT button to enter Rhythm Trainer mode.

When you enter this mode, the MOD (modulation), D/R (delay/reverb) and AUX effects will automatically be turned off.

1. Select the recording mode

In Play mode (except during bypass/mute or key lock), Rhythm & Bass mode, or AUX Effect mode, press the PHRASE TRAINER [●] button to enter Phrase Trainer mode.

When you enter this mode, the recording mode select screen will appear, and the Phrase Trainer mode icon will blink. In this screen, the PANDORA PX3B will be ready to record.

Here you can select the recording mode (AUX S: AUX high sound quality, AUX L: AUX long recording, BAS S: bass INPUT high sound quality, BAS L: bass INPUT long recording).

For AUX S or BAS S, you can record up to 8 seconds. For AUX L or BAS L, you can record up to 16 seconds. Select the setting appropriate for the phrase you wish to record.

• Value dial: Select the recording mode
• [●] button: Begin recording

Start playback on your CD or other audio source, and at the point where you wish to begin recording, press the [●] button. Recording will begin.

Once you record a phrase, it is not possible to change the recording mode. If you wish to change the recording mode, you must first exit to another mode, and once then re-enter Phrase Trainer mode.

2. Recording

When you press the [●] button to begin recording, the recording time will be shown as a numerical value and in the value display.

When you wish to stop recording, press the [●] button or the [▶II] button.

When recording ends, loop playback will begin automatically.

Unless you manually stop recording, recording will continue as long as permitted for the selected recording mode. (8 or 16 seconds).

The phrase will be recorded and played back in mono.

• [●] button/[▶II] button: End recording and begin playback

3. Playback

The recording phrase will playback as a loop. During playback or while paused, you can use the +/- buttons to select programs.

Rotating the Value dial toward the left will slow down the playback speed without affecting the pitch.

The playback speed can be adjusted in 5% steps over a range of 100% , 95% , 90% ... 25% .

During playback, you can press the [HOLD] button to hold the sound at that moment (Hold function).

• [▶II] button: Pause/playback
• [●] button: Re-record
• [▲] button: Rewind
• [HOLD] button: Switch the Hold function on/off
• Value dial: Set the playback speed

If you press the EXIT button or the RHYTHM/ AUX EFFECT button, the recorded phrase will be erased.

4. Pause

When you press the [▶ II] button, the playback will pause. Press the [▶ II] button once again, and playback will resume.

Pressing the [▶] button while playback is paused will return you to the beginning of the recorded phrase.

• [▶II] button: Pause/playback
• [●] button: Re-record
• [←] button: To return to the beginning of the phrase
• Value dial: Set the playback speed

If you wish to re-record

To re-record the phrase, press the [▶II] button to pause the playback. While paused, the sound from the device connected to the AUX and INPUT jack will be output. Now set your input source to the beginning of the desired phrase.

Start the CD or other audio source, and press the [●] button at the beginning of the desired phrase.

Edit mode

Here you can switch each effect on/off, select the effect type, modify the parameter values, etc. In Play mode, press the EDIT button to enter Edit mode. To return to Play mode, press the EXIT button.

1. Select the effect that you wish to edit

Use the EDIT / buttons to select the effect that you wish to edit.

Each time you press an EDIT / buttons, you will cycle through the effects in the order shown below. When an effect is selected, its icon will blink.

2. Editing each effect

For each effect, you can select the effect type and set its parameter values. Effects that are turned off cannot be edited.

Effect OFF

To turn an effect on, use the EDIT 1 buttons to select the effect, and press the BYPASS-TUNE button. For details on effect types and their parameters, refer to the Effect Parameter List (p.36).

1) DYNA (dynamics)

These are dynamics-type effects such as compressor, overdrive, and distortion, that are used mainly to create the tone of the bass.

• BYPASS/TUNE button: Turn the effect on/off
• +/- buttons: Select the effect type
• Value dial: Set the value of the parameter

2) AMP (amplifier)

This produces sounds that models a bass amp. For SLD and TUBE types, the value dial adjusts the mix balance between the line (direct) sound and the modeling sound. For the HI-G type, the value dial adjusts the boost amount of the amp.

BYPASS·TUNE

• BYPASS/TUNE button: Turn the effect on/off
• +/- buttons: Select the amp type
• Value dial: Set the mix balance or boost setting

3) EQ (equalizer)

This is a four-band graphic equalizer that lets you adjust the tonality for each program.

BYPASS·TUNE

• BYPASS/TUNE button: Turn the effect on/off
• +/- buttons: Select bands or trim values
• Value dial: Set the gain or trim values

Depending on the EQ settings, the output may be distorted (clipped), or conversely reduced in volume, so adjust the Trim to produce an appropriate output level.

4) MOD (modulation)

This provides modulation-type effects such as chorus, flanger, pitch-shifter, etc.

BYPASS·TUNE

• BYPASS-TUNE button: Turn the effect on/off
• +/- buttons: Select the effect type
• Value dial: Specify the parameter value.

5) D/R (delay/reverb)

This provides spatial effects such as reverb and delay.

• BYPASS-TUNE button: Turn the effect on/off
• +/- buttons: Select the effect type
• Value dial: Specify the effect level

6) NR (noise reduction)

Adjust the depth of noise reduction. Raising this value will produce more noise reduction. Normally you will adjust this so that you do not hear obtrusive noise when the strings are lightly muted.

• Value dial: Adjust the depth of noise reduction

It is not possible to turn noise reduction off.
If this value is raised excessively, the sound may be cut off prematurely, depending on the device that is connected. If this occurs, reduce the value.

7) LEVEL

Adjust the level for each program using the Value dial. Depending on the effect settings, the output may be distorted (clipped), so you should adjust this so that distortion does not occur.

• Value dial: Select the level for each program

The volume of each program will change depending on the bass you use. Adjust the level appropriately for your bass.

8) RENAME

Here you can specify a name for each program.

• +/- buttons: Select the character location (the selected character will blink)
• Value dial: Select the character

The following characters can be used: space, 0-9, A-Z, ", *, +, -, /

9)WRITE

Here you can write (store) an edited program or a program that you created.

BYPASS·TUNE H

Use the Value dial to select the writing destination (User programs only). When you do so, the name of the program that currently occupies the writing destination will be displayed briefly.

If you decide not to write, press the EDIT button to select a different screen.

When you press the BYPASS-TUNE button, the edited program will be written into memory.

When the program has been written, the LCD will indicate "COMPL" for approximately one second.

• BYPASS-TUNE button: Write
• Value dial: Select a user program number as the writing destination

Before writing an edited program into a different program number, be sure that you do not mind overwriting the data that is currently in that program number. The program data that is overwritten will be lost.

It is not possible to write to a preset program.

3. Reloading the factory programs

While holding down the HBB button and the + button, turn on the power. The LCD will ask "PLOAD?"

If you decide not to reload the factory programs, press the EXIT button. The factory programs will not be reloaded; the normal power-on screen will appear, and the PANDORA PX3B will be in Program mode.

If you press the BYPASS-TUNE button, the factory-set programs will be re-loaded into the user program area. The display will indicate "LOAD", "VERI", "COMPL" for a short time, and then the power-on screen will appear.

BYPASS·TUNE

Be aware that if you reload the factory programs, all user programs will be rewritten.

Troubleshooting

If the PANDORA PX3B does not operate as you expect, please check the following points first. If this does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer.

1. Power does not turn on.

2. Are batteries installed? Alternatively, is the correct AC adapter connected to an AC outlet?

3. No sound

4. Are your bass, amp and headphones connected to the correct jacks?

5. Is your amp turned on and set correctly?
6. Are any cables broken?
7. Is the master level of the PANDORA PX3B set to "0" or to a low level?
8. Is the program level of the PANDORA PX3B set to "0" or to a low level?
9. Is the PANDORA PX3B muted?

Be aware that if all effects are off, the chain display will disappear, and it will not be possible to distinguish Bypass or Mute from the LCD display.

Is the volume of your bass turned down?

1. The volume from the device connected to the AUX jack is too loud or too soft, or cannot be heard.

2. Adjust the output level of the connected device.
   Make connections to the headphone jack of the device, instead of to its line output.

3. Are you in Phrase Trainer mode?
   Exit Phrase Trainer mode.

4. Are you using a connection cable with a built-in resistor?

5. Effects do not apply

6. Is the PANDORA PX3B bypassed? (the effect chain will be blinking)

7. Are the effects used in the program turned on?

There are limitations on the effect types that can be used simultaneously.

In some modes, certain effects (MOD, D/R) are not available.

1. Tuner does not work.

2. Is the PANDORA PX3B bypassed or muted?

Effect parameters

DYNA

TYPE (+/- buttons)		VALUE (value dial)
COMP	Compressor	Sensitivity (1...30)
OVDRV	Overdrive	Gain (1...30)
DIST	Distortion
OCT	Octave	Effect level (1...30)
OCTDS	Octave distortion	Gain (1...30)

AMP

TYPE (+/- buttons)		VALUE (value dial)
SLD1	A modern amp usable for all styles including chopper bass	Balance (1...30)
SLD2	A hard-sounding amp
TUBE1	An old-style amp with a warm low range
TUBE2	An amp with mild low-mid range, suitable for finger picking
HI-G1	An overdriven amp with boomy low range	Amount of Boost (1...30)
HI-G2	An overdriven amp suitable for hard rock

EQ

TYPE (+/- buttons)		VALUE (value dial)
LOW	Low frequency gain	Gain (-15...+15)
MID	Mid frequency gain
HIGH	High frequency gain
PRESN	Ultra-high frequency gain
TRIM	Trim (fine adjustment of gain)	Trim setting (-20...10)

MOD

TYPE (+/- buttons)		VALUE (value dial)
CHO1	Chorus	Effect depth (1...30)
CHO2	Chorus	Modulation speed (1...30)
CHO3	Deep chorus
CHO4	Doubling chorus
VIB	Vibrato with cyclic change in pitch
FLN1/2/3	Flanger (FLANGE1, 2, 3 differ in feedback amount)
FLN4	Flanger with inverted feedback
PHA1	Vintage-type phaser
PHA2	Phaser with strong peaks
PHA3	PHASER1 with inverted feedback
PHA4	PHASER2 with inverted feedback
TREM	Tremolo
PAN	Auto pan
AWAH1	Auto wah	Sensitivity (1...30)
AWAH2	Auto wah in opposite from AWAH1
FILT	Fixed filter	Frequency (1...30)
PIT1/2/3	Pitch shifter(PITCH1, 2, 3 differ in the level of effect sound)	Amount of pitch shift (-24, -17,-12...-1, -d, d, 1...12, 19, 24)(d = detune)
PIT4	Pitch shifter with effect sound and dry sound split left, right

D/R

TYPE (+/- buttons)		VALUE (Value dial)
ROOM1	Deep room type revert	Effect level (1...30)
ROOM2	Bright room type revert
GARA1	Garage-type revert1
GARA2	Garage-type revert2
HALL	Hall type revert
ARENA	Arena-type revert
DL 40...900	Stereo delay 40...900 [ms]
D1000 ...2000	Stereo delay 1000...2000 [ms]

NR

		VALUE (Value dial)
NR	Noise reduction	Effect depth (1...30)

Preset-program list

No.	Name	No.	Name	No.	Name
1	M'M	2	RAIN	3	J'P
4	WHITE	5	JELLY	6	SMOKE
7	FIRE	8	WAR	9	CORN
10	BOOT	11	70'S	12	RODED
13	MOCIT	14	SLAP1	15	FING1
16	PICK1	17	AJ 70	18	OMEGA
19	ALPHA	20	D WAH	21	80'S
22	FRESH	23	SLAP2	24	FING2
25	PICK2	26	RAZOR	27	FUNKY
28	SYNTH	29	ALIEN	30	90'S
31	CLUB	32	DANCE	33	SLAP3
34	FING3	35	PICK3	36	JQWAH
37	TANK	38	VOX	39	BLUES
40	SALP4	41	FING4	42	PICK4
43	CHORS	44	PHAS	45	TREM
46	OCTAV	47	OVD	48	FUZZ
49	FILTR	50	ATWAH

• With the factory settings, the user programs have the same contents as the preset programs.

Rhythm pattern list

No.	Name	No.	Name	No.	Name
1	8BT1(8BEAT1)	2	8BT2(8BEAT2)	3	8BT3(8BEAT3)
4	8BT4(8BEAT4)	5	8BT5(8BEAT5)	6	8BT6(8BEAT6)
7	8SHFL(8SHUFFLE)	8	16BT1(16BEAT1)	9	16BT2(16BEAT2)
10	16BT3(16BEAT3)	11	16BT4(16BEAT4)	12	16BT5(16BEAT5)
13	16SF1(16SHUFFLE1)	14	16SF2(16SHUFFLE2)	15	16SF3(16SHUFFLE3)
16	16SF4(16SHUFFLE4)	17	3/4	18	6/4
19	6/8	20	BALAD(BALLAD)	21	BLUES
22	ROCK	23	THRSH(THRASH)	24	DANC1(DANCE1)
25	DANC2(DANCE2)	26	DISCO	27	EURO
28	FUNK	29	JAZZ1	30	JAZZ2
31	MOTWN(MOTOWN)	32	REGG1(REGGAE1)	33	REGG2(REGGAE2)
34	SURF	35	CNTRY(COUNTRY)	36	BOSSA(BOSSA NOVA)
37	SAMBA	38	PRAC0(PRACTICE0)	39	PRAC1(PRACTICE1)
40	PRAC2(PRACTICE2)	41	PRAC3(PRACTICE3)	42	PRAC4(PRACTICE4)
43	PRAC5(PRACTICE5)	44	PRAC6(PRACTICE6)	45	PRAC7(PRACTICE7)
46	PRAC8(PRACTICE8)	47	PRAC9(PRACTICE9)	48	METR1(METRONOME1)
49	METR2(METRONOME2)	50	METR3(METRONOME3)

Specifications

• Effects: 39 types (Maximum number of effects available simultaneously: 7)
  Number of programs:

-User:50
- Preset: 50

• Inputs:

• bass input (1/4" jack)
  AUX (mini stereo jack)

• Output: line/headphone dual-purpose output (stereo phone jack)

• Tuner section:

• detection range: 27.5 Hz–2,093 Hz (A0–C7)

• calibration: A = 438 Hz - 445 Hz

Rhythm section: 40-208 bpm
- Power supply:

• four AAA alkaline batteries: Battery life is 9 hours of continuous use. (Backlit off)
  separately sold AC adapter (DC9V:

• Dimensions (W x D x H): 4.7" x 3.0" x 1.1" (119.5 mm x 75.7 mm x 26.9 mm)
  Weight (not including batteries): 0.3 lbs (138g)

Appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice for product improvement.

Einleitung

HBB (Hyper Bass Boost)

5. HBB (Hyper Bass Boost)

5) D/R (Delay/Reverb)

Touches EDIT [▶]/[HOLD]

3. Contournament/Assourdissement (Bypass/Mute)

5) D/R (Delay/Reverb)

NR (Noise Reduction)

Specifications techniques

-User:50
- Preset: 50

KORG products are manufactured under strict specifications and voltages required by each country. These products are warranted by the KORG distributor only in each country. Any KORG product not sold with a warranty card or carrying a serial number disqualifies the product from the manufacturer's/distributor's warranty and liability. This requirement is for your own protection and safety.

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