Korg Toneworks AX1500G Multi-Effects Pedal

This second hand pedal is in very good condition.

The AX1500G can operate in three modes; Play, Individual and Phrase Trainer. In the first two modes, the footswitches operate in different ways, primarily to give maximum flexibility in a live context. Phrase Trainer mode allows a musical phrase to be recorded via the rear-panel auxiliary input and then looped at various tempos as a practice tool. The footswitches are fairly small and quite close together, so if you wear size-12 hobnailed boots then you might struggle when it comes to patch selection at a gig!

Eleven related effects types are available within each of the five effects blocks. Both the Drive-Amp and Cabinet models cover similar ground to modelling units such as the Line 6 Pod, although the 11 models in each block mean there's slightly little less choice. The model names give a clear idea of what is intended, and there is also an acoustic model that will give an electric guitar some acoustic overtones. The Cabinet block provides a selection from 1x8 to 4x12.

The Modulation block covers the expected chorus, flanger and phaser territory. Also included are Octave, Auto Wah and Filtron effects, the last an extreme wah-wah process. The Pedal effects block includes functions for the expression pedal, but also gives access to the unit's sample-and-play options, where a phrase can be recorded and then replayed in various ways. Finally, the Ambience block includes a range of reverb and delay types.

In designing the program editing process, Korg have tried to keep things as simple as possible. Either turning one of the chicken-head knobs or pressing the large button immediately beneath it, selects that effects block for editing. The functions of the five standard control knobs then change depending upon the effects block chosen. For example, for the Drive-Amp block, these knobs control drive, output level, and treble, mid and bass EQ. Not all knobs are operational for each possible effect within each block, but the LEDs next to the knobs indicate which are active. A maximum of five editable parameters per effect might suggest a lack of flexibility, but the parameters chosen are very sensible and it does ensure editing is all very intuitive and user-friendly. The LCD provides feedback on the parameter being edited and the value set.