All user reviews for the Korg Ax100g

Well, i bought this pedal second-hand from a friend who upgraded to a Boss-GT6.
I ended up paying Rs 6000 (about 120$) for it, including box, manual, stickers, etc. It was only a month old when i purchased it.
Well, now i have owned it for about 2 years and thought i would give a very objective review of my experience of it. I have now sold it to my friend, and have upgraded to a zoom GFX 8.

For the price tag, i guess it targets people who are buying their first multi-fx processor.
The effects on the Ax 100g, are excellent. The chorus control is a touch difficult at first, but once you really learn to use it, it works great! the flanger is good. There is only one delay, but it is EXCELLENT. You cant ask for better control from a delay. But there is only one type of delay tho.
Hall reverbs are good, hall reverd and the garage reverbs, room reverbs are all very natural sounding. But you can only control the mix level for these.

Among the distortions available, i found only 4 of them i really could use. The classic compressor, the metal dist & Us-High G for the rhythm tones, the brit-stack for the leads.
The compressor is good, but its wierd that you can only use the compressor for clean tones, you cannot have compressor along with distortion.
Overall, even the few good distortions are not really upto the manrk. The sound is very dying, the sustain is poor. Altering the NR level makes it better, but still, nah...not really good.
The Cabinet Simulators SUCK. They dont sound ANYTHING like the real thing. Advice: Please keep it off at all times. Especially in live gigs, it screws up the overall sound. Switch it off at all times!!

Playing Live: The sound live is good, if the cab sim is off!! For my bands playing style (metal), i have had no problems.
But in the daytime gigs, forget about seeing anything in the display. THe display isnt deep enough so none of the patch names or the patch numebrs are visible when there is abundant sunlight around.
The effects like slow attack should have been a lot better.


Well its body is made of plastic.So what can i say? Dont step on it too hard. Buttons look flimsy, but they have never given me any problem in my entire 2 years experience with it.


Heres a great idea to get a brilliant sound. You can easily get a pro level sound by, using a BOss DS-2 distortion, along with your Korg. Use the boss distortion, and the korg effects, and wow!!! Your guitar will SING!! A metal ZOne, or a DOD death metal distortion work well too.
So keep reverbs, delays and the choruses, and the compressor effect in the korg, only the distortion external.

Please please plese dont use a zoom or any other digital distortion, use only the anolog ones, like the boss, if you want good sounds.

I have played with the zoom 606 as well. If i was to compare them, i will say that the zoom has slightly better distortions, buit the korg kick its ass in effects. So personally i feel, buy the Korg, if you have to choose between these two.

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I bought this beauty(my first) with a Slammer Centuria(by Hamer) electric guitar. it cost me about Rs. 4750 thats about $110.
i needed a good processor to go with my electric. i've heard a lot of good stuff about Korg so i took this to last me long.

For the price it's superb. leaving the price, its excellent. my friend got over his Korg AX1500G, but i prefer my AX100G anyday. its got beautiful sound and many effects. it took me about a month to learn all about its functions. it's got a good and trendy body. its kind of flat, that makes it good for stage shows. its even got a lead placer under its expression(main control) pedal. it's helpful as it keeps away the guitar leads(unless u've got a cordless lead). the input-output jacks haven't given me any problem and i don't think there is any problem to come either. it's got superb rhythm beats that helps you practice for a jamming session. i've created many useful programes(effects) that suits my needs. it's absolutely flawless. it's 8 sec phrase recording facility is also very helpful. you can slow down the speed of the recorded sound and even hold it to meet the pitch. it even has good guitar tuning facility that really helps. the virtual feedback is a one-of-a-kind gift.

there's nothing wrong with this beauty except that while the rhythm beat plays, it gets cut a little when you change the effect. this makes you go off-beat. apart from this there is nothing!

its black in color with a hard plastic sort of body. the knods are made of rubber. the display is very clear with LCD light. even the effect that is being used lights up in its LCD pointer. the expression pedal readings are in a LCD line that also lights up while tuning up the guitar to get the pitch right. it got this thing that holds adaptor wire so that it dosen't come off. you can even use batteries (though i haven't tried!) the effects are displayed in a table with a blue background. the expression pedal has a small path of the same french blue with 'ToneWorks KORG' written on it. its a true beauty! it has 40 preset tones and 40 user tones.

it's great for all guitar players, especially the beginners. even the professionals should keep one to practice and jam on. You should keep it clean and don't add too much force on the pedals. just be careful when you make a new tone, not to delete the previous tone, that is useful. i love the KIDROCK, PREIST, THRASH, HOSTILE, F BACK and FILTER effects. its a must for all guitarists!

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I got this thing as a birthday present, from guitar center. I think it was about 150 bucks.

I like it because it has a lot of different effects in it, and is easily programmable. Its got a halfway decent delay, and the amp effects are cool. I also made an awesome effect out of a defect in the pedal's expression pedal. It has an echo effect, and with the expression pedal, you can change the echo time on the fly. But, if you go crazy and use the pedal like a wah with the echo setting, you can get some really crazy psychedelic sounding stuff out of it. It almost sounds like a DJ scratching. I'd buy the effect if I could find it in an individual pedal.

Well, its got plenty of bells and whistles, but nothing is exceptional. The wah is waaaay too digital for me, and most of the other effects sound too fake and cheesy.

Its plastic, i haven't put any serious tests on it, and i probably won't try testing its durability. Treat it like you would anything else thats electronic.

Well, i'd call this thing the jack of all trades pedal. I'd much much rather have all the effects in individual juiceboxes, but for 150 bucks, what do you expect? Its great if you want a lot of effects, but don't have the cash to be spending 100 bucks on each one. I don't use it all that much, but it comes in handy every so often.

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i paid £119 at my local music shop in dunstable,OCTAVE MUSIC.after reading various reviews of this and many other pedals,i decided to go for it...

the amp simulations are pretty cool,as well as the vast array of effects.etc....hey man,i sound like a rock'n'roll star in the space of about 10 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!its compact,and well constructed,sounds great and comes in at a reasonable price,me thinks..

the manual is a bit complicated at times ....also the ringman patch,wot purpose does it serve?

i think this unit is of good quality construction for the price tag.some sort of plastic,by the feel of it,it would take a lot of pounding to break .tonal quality is outstanding ....

on the whole a brilliant bit of kit,go get one and launch yourself into musical infinity...

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I got it at zzounds for $119

The switchable amps are great. You won't find another unit in this price range with so many features.

Not much. A heavier casing would be nice.

Again, my only worry is that I might break one of the switches or somthing. But I think I would worry about that with any pedal.

Great effects processor for the price. I also play on a Digitech GNX2 which does have more buttons to push, but the AX100g sutes my needs.

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I Bought this pedal at my local music store, Rimmers music, in a sale for £120.

This pedal does pretty much every thing, and for a beginner it is an amazing pedal, and as long as you have the booklet for if you won't have any problems with it, but if you don't you better get one.

when i first bought this I thought it was amazing and it did every thing i wanted it to, but as i progressed and started to play long solos i started to notice that the sustain isn't great and really it needs a compressor to give it that extra boost.

this thing looks very plasticy, not suprising for the price, but it is made extremly well. Mine has had wine spilt on it, it has been dropped plenty of times and has been pounded by my feet for 2 years now and nothing has gone wrong with it, it doesn't even have a scratch.

this is a great pedal for its price, but really its for begginers, but when you progress just add a compressor , or do what i did and buy a Marshall stack and loads of seprate marshall pedals.

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I purchased it off of an auction for $120 in a slightly used condition. It looks like it is unused however.

The consistently good sound quality on virtually all the effects is markedly better than my previous effects box. Also the extraordinary array of choices makes insures that you can locate that sound you are after. With a built in rhythm track it also makes practice fun and probably more productive.

There is very little I do not like about this devise. Perhaps the fact that the various switches have such tiny labels makes it hard to locate which switch is the one you are after. Of course as I become more familiar with the box this will become less of an issue. Also on many of the programmed setups the pedal switch only adjusts the volume which really is not so useful.

It seems well built and pretty sturdy and the design is well thought out, even having clips for the power cord and the cord from your guitar. Seems like it would hold up well during normal use.

I am extremely pleased with this effects box. It is a quantam leap in quality compared to my zoom 505 which was dismal in terms of sound. While there are a few programs that seem to be worthless, most seem usuable as is without any tweeking. You do have the ability to adjust settings so you can fit it more to your liking. Perhaps I would go with a better box if money were no issue but this is very high quality for a great price.

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I bought the AX100G from a music shop in Perth, Australia for AU$150. It was so cheap because the store had a fire, and so they had a smoke damaged items auction. I wanted heaps of effects without paying for heaps of pedals and it was a bargain so i bought it.

It has so many different effects to use and you can get any sound you want with a bit of work. It's pretty light weight, it got a tuner(which can be muted as well). Basically its got quite a lot of features.

I didnt get an instruction book with it so it was kinda hard to work stuff out without one. It doesn't have an on/off button which is frustrating as well.

It is made of plastic on top which feels fairly hard, but it is plastic so it could break fairly easily too. The bottom is metal.

All-around a good multi effects pedal, even better with the instruction booklet!

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I paid £69 for this multi-effects unit although it has an RRP of £149. Bought from Coda Music Luton

The expression pedal is well set and has enough up and down movement. My favourtie feature is the ability to add feedback via the expression pedal without having to turn the amp up to ridiculously loud levels.

It does feel a little bit plasticy and doesn't look as cool as the more expensive silver AX1000G and AX1500G. But, you get what you pay for.

No problems with the construction and quality. Despite it's plasticy look, it os actually very solid and well made.

Great value at it's current reduced price. There's no way you'd get anything better for the money.

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i paid $150 for this multi-effects processor at a sam ash music store near my house. i bought it because i needed something to compliment the new guitar i had bought. i figured i would save some money and still get value by going with korg.

when i first purchased it i enjoyed the wide range of amp models. i also enjoyed the edit function, sample mode, and expression pedal.


all the amp models and effects have a weird echo noise that comes out of the amp...the effects sound muffled in a way, and you are forced to turn up your volume to compete with it. while there are numerous effects that can be useful, many are pointless. ringman serves no function at all, and many of the amp models sound very similar. the manual is also very complicated, and the edit function takes a long looong time to perfect. switching between effects also becomes a problem when going from clean to distortion, and volume controls become a hassle while some distortions are softer than others, and some cleans are louder than others.

its made of some sort of plastic, it seems to be durable but who knows? i would have been much more comfortable with a metal, so i dont feel like im gonna break it when i use it.

bottom line, buy a single pedal that does what you want or go with a top name like BOSS for a multi-effects pedal. i definitely didnt find this pedal to be worth 200 dollars (unit price), and i would probably spend a max of 50 for it.

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Multi purpose modlisation trs compact and complete.
Several MODELS amp (mrshall, mesa, vox, etc. ..)
All effects are the chorus, reverb, time limit, wah, align, etc ...
I provided a year ago at about DM j'hsitai with Digitech in the same price range.
What is the effect DCID me "feedback" that can hold a guitar note overnight just by plugging directly into the mixing desk. J'tais mfiant a little, but good.

UTILIZATION

Select the type of effects and amp could not be simpler, you can record your own presets, the o is a bit limited, it is in the select presets: we two large buttons, one to go to rear, the other forward. Forcment not comfortable on scne. All fawns, nothing can replace the old set of pedals on scne (My personal use is exclusively in the studio)!
The expression pedals is quite effective, the wah wah is not worth a CryBaby menfin if you are not happy the original is available for almost the price of the Korg.
Indeed the famous "feedback" is useful when drlement plugs directly into a mixing desk like me: effect guaranteed 3 h in the morning we play qd headphone! But you should know the assay with expression pedals for qqchose of raliste because the pedals at the end of the race, there is a kind of trmolo vomit!

SOUND QUALITY

This case makes trs well for bluesy sounds, the rhythmic crunch (I use it with a copy of a Stratocaster Ibanez quip Di Marzio Jeff Beck in the bridge position, with two positions), and even the heavier sounds, I find a nice rev.
Some sounds are pretty bad (the + gadget: formulation of sound), but the effects, they are well made.
I do not understand the notice Previous (that is what made me perform all necessary!). I used a mix of table and I test with an old Yamaha 100 W (close to a Jazz Chorus) I rgale. Why so much hate?

It should be understood that a multi-effect can not do all the work of any kind. The guitar and microphone, amplifier, dj has to sound l.

OVERALL OPINION

It's been a year since I made my models with, we insparables.
The + is the versatility (traditional rock sound effects most aliens)
The -: some formulations useless, pRSET factory unconvincing, use live.

In short, a good deal for guitarists too lazy.

For less than 200, the report qualitprix is ​​excellent, you do not take risks.

Well I'm going a little fast because dja There's enough other opinions Retailer.
So for this CHARACTERISTICS trs simple, one expression pedals (for volume, wah, pitch, and some others) two pad up and down, on a troisime ct to move from one mode to another and then rglages traditional amp on top.
The small penalty is that it is all plastic so if was okay to play in his room and to record, I might not live trainer.

UTILIZATION

So the config is pretty simple, there's a few tips dip in the operation but the user manual is very well done.
For each effect are all rglages prciss form of a table on the two inputs pdalier.
In use we note that the stroke of the pedals plastic is quite short and certainly not trs fluid (plastic rubs and cracks a little) but once again it's not much, if you wanted wha good c'tait not need to buy ...

SOUND QUALITY

All the effects are good and usable except the pitch who makes a whammy a bit scruffy and RingMod, but it's not me who know how to use.
The simulations do not resemble the originals too even if the IDE is still the same but the sounds are good and usable trs is not a problem.
Some are factory preset trs good as satch (Satriani) other less like Santana ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it too, but he was 2 months trolling around and I like it despite the plastic.
At that price I (around 180) there is no better, whether at digitech, boss, or zoom ... and could even be argued that there is no better at competition up to 300 but I know the good too, look in the forums.
Well now I realize that I used mostly for simulation, therefore I will seek plutt ct of the pod and Vamp OCCAZ, but this is a good choice trs, c ' My desire is that not change the gear.

Simple guitar multi effect, the precision is at the manufacturers.
The heavy distortion in the blues through moult other effect.
Tuner, phrase trainer for 8sec, but quickly metronome vari soul (it's not a wand station)

UTILIZATION

The audio edition is very simple, switch to a different choice and knobs are then ddi edition of this choice.
The manual is simple but it is not really ncessaire is fairly intuitive.
The possibilities are quite large and varied.
The plastic makes the device rather fragile, cel said there making sure you do not drang (I'm already a 30ne along with and it still works)

SOUND QUALITY

Then the sound level, is a good blah.
Actually, I do not use more than one third available in the machine because I do pop rock metal, the distortion sounds are Varis, not specially allucianants, and we get a good clear sound with trs chorus , flange, phaser.
I do not use the choice of DIFFERENT firm, which do not really of interest.
There are some sounds of a dbilit impressive, but for those who want to play the nimp 'why not?

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 3 years, so given that it is complete, it allows a Premire grip with the effects.
+: Number of good quality effects, expression pedal
-: Fragile if we did not care.

This is a multi full effect at good prices. Competition does not drop, however. So a good quality rapprot price.
This kind of machine can know the effects and choose what you want and more srieux term because this product is not really pro. But it is a good beginners trs, and I would do without this choice hsiter, it has served me well up Submitted!

(Initial Notice posted in June 2004, see further at the end)

Important note: I am a total novice on the subject, and this is the first pedal I bought!

Usual effects: distortion, chorus, flanger, reverb, wah-wah, octave, etc. ...
Less common: feedback, bender, ringman
One can of course create your own effects and save in addition to pre-defined effects.
As shown in the picture, there is a change in pedal, which can be used to vary the volume or anything else during the game There is a drum machine built, rather crude but it can be used to work when does not have a drummer or "real" BAR hand. There is also an amp emulation (1x8 or 4x12 for example) and several types of distortion (tube overdrive, big fuzz, metal, etc ...) and a built-in tuner.

UTILIZATION

For a novice like me, use is fairly simple. I admit that being said I have not tried to use any and push the bazard after a corner. But for routine manipulations, we look at the doc once or twice and then it's good!

SOUND QUALITY

All the effects I used (not all, I admit) are very good.
2 My only complaints are resulting sound side:
1) The chorus that I find it a bit sometimes limited to certain preset effects, but does not stop me to get a jazzy sound that I love.
2) When using the octave, you can not mute the original sound of the guitar to hear the sound changed.

OVERALL OPINION

I remember that I am a novice in this area and this is my first pedal. Also I play more jazz, and especially I am a big lazy trying to do with the preset effects rather than spend 10 years looking for the effect of the death which no one has thought of before.

Having said that, a year later I still do not regret my choice:
- I can have the (s) sound (s) that I want
- The mini drum machine (with limitations) made me good service
- The small size of the pedals can slide easily into her bag.
Come on, a review anyway: the LCD screen is obviously red unreadable when a sunbeam falls right in the above

[supplement after 3 years of use]
I go back a little on what I said above because, in retrospect, I am less satisfied with this pedal for two reasons:
- With my Stratocaster I always hum when I pass by Korg, even in bypass!
- If like me you're not a rock or hard rock, you'll quickly made the rounds of available sounds
So I lower the overall opinion of a point, until replaced by a Korg multi-effects more satisfactory for my needs.

Well I will not add on that, digital effects pedal fairly complete. . .

UTILIZATION

The config is simple and sounds its easy to find for the amp models but otherwise it's harder to get something nice (but that's just stuff). . .

It's pretty convenient to program, for use in warmer live (although I never tried with this stuff).

SOUND QUALITY

The models are very good for the correct price if you have good material you leave her a nice, modeling the sound of an acoustic guitar can give pleasure to the person who did not this type of guitar but am going soon !

As against the effects are not of a high quality. . .

I think a few things:
- Chorus: Nice.
- Reverb: Not bad too.
- Wha: Pluot naze
- The rest not so good.

I pulled out my sound on a Fender 212R loop or in series and the pedal is a pleasure for the volume as aténuateur Loop config but it is not neutral. . .

If not tested on my Fender Stratocasteru Lie Ash, an Ibanez S470, Yamaha RGX 121S and probably others. . .

OVERALL OPINION

Well I will not hide it's a beginner trick for me last time to the discovery ca luck vitte boring. . .

I m'ne used from time to time at home to mumuse out of his amp that I can obtain and enter a frenzy over. . .

But hey I am not a fan of digital effects and even less asceptisé. . .

Bha was a gift and it's nice all the same, that the price was delirious enough for our money. . .