AX3000B "Orange Distortion"?

atheos · #1 03-30-2009, 04:21 PM

I'd need to know the effect the Korg AX3000B's "Orange Distortion" is modeled after. The manual says:

"This models a classic distortion unit manufactured in Japan and packaged in an orange box."

So, my guess would be Boss DS-1 Distortion but I haven't really heard that being a classic bass distortion, I've seen many SD-1, ODB-3 and OS-2 though but they're all yellow. Maybe someone here knows better than me? Not that it couldn't be DS-1 but it just seems a bit strange to model that one instead of e.g. SD-1 or OS-2 which work wonderfully on a bass.

vigor&kandor · #2 03-30-2009, 06:01 PM

the boss DS-1 is orange and was originally made in japan.

FreaqyFrequency · #3 03-30-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by vigor&kandor

the boss DS-1 is orange and was originally made in japan.

Ditto.

This is actually my favorite dist model from the Korg, it's a bit fuzzish in nature, as the original is.

groooooove · #4 03-30-2009, 07:28 PM

it is the boss ds-1..

although the ax3000b representation of it is awfull (and im the first guy to encourage one to check out the ax3000b..)

FreaqyFrequency · #5 03-30-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by groooooove

the ax3000b representation of it is awfull

Yeah, the distortion/fuzz ain't exactly winner material in this box, but digital modeling of distortion rarely is.

Crystalman85 · #6 03-31-2009, 01:07 AM

The owner's manual of the korg ax3000b usually hint what the distortion channels are modeled after. for instance the tube overdrive is said to be modeled after an overdrive pedal housed in a garish "seasick green" box, that is considered an all-time classic due to the wonderfully warm tones it produces. that's hinting that it's modeled after an ibanez tube-screamer overdrive pedal. another example, the fat distortion says that it models a pedal named after one of the most disliked rodents to ever walk the planet. that's hinting that it's modeled after a proco rat distortion pedal. the manual does the same thing with the amp models. I've noticed that not everyone on this thread doesn't seem to like the distortion channels on this pedalboard. I like some of the distortion channels. some say it may not have the best sounds, but I dig it. personally, I like the shred distortion.

atheos · #7 03-31-2009, 01:38 AM

Yes, I know it's not the perfect solution but I had to record a few bass tracks for my band's promo-EP which I'm producing and that was the best I could get my hands on with my budget and schedule. And it sounds very decent after post-processing, bit growly but still smooth enough to blend in with the guitars. This all is part of my bachelor's thesis so the information anout the box would be nice addition to the documentary part although I'll be just fine with what the manual provides.

Sorry, I'm not allowed to post samples yet

EDIT: Oops, now I'm messing up the SD/DS thing. I said nothing!

atheos · #8 03-31-2009, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Crystalman85

for instance the orange distortion is said to be modeled after a distortion unit manufactured in japan packaged in an orange box. that's hinting that it's modeled after a boss ds-1 distortion pedal.

Hey, that was my line...!

wagstaff · #9 03-31-2009, 02:12 AM

Korg's Orange Dist for the win.

Although I'd much rather use the Metal Dist on the AX3000G. Why o why couldn't Korg put it on both?

Crystalman85 · #10 03-31-2009, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by atheos

Hey, that was my line...!

Whoops...sorry,dude.

I was using examples of what I was talking about.

Crystalman85 · #11 03-31-2009, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by wagstaff

Korg's Orange Dist for the win.

Although I'd much rather use the Metal Dist on the AX3000G. Why o why couldn't Korg put it on both?

Were you really asking why korg didn't put the metal distortion on the ax3000b?...If you are, I was wondering the same thing. at least they put the shred distortion on the ax3000b, which is pretty close to getting a metal sound.

fightthepower · #12 03-31-2009, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Crystalman85

The owner's manual of the korg ax3000b usually hint what the distortion channels are modeled after. for instance the orange distortion is said to be modeled after a distortion unit manufactured in japan packaged in an orange box. that's hinting that it's modeled after a boss ds-1 distortion pedal. another example, the fat distortion says that it models a pedal named after one of the most disliked rodents to ever walk the planet. that's hinting that it's modeled after a proco rat distortion pedal. the manual does the same thing with the amp models. I've noticed that not everyone on this thread doesn't seem to like the distortion channels on this pedalboard. I like some of the distortion channels. some say it may not have the best sounds, but I dig it. personally, I like the shred distortion.

Is there an echo in here?

atheos · #13 03-31-2009, 02:40 AM

Well, the thing that really bugs ME is that there is no blend/x-over option for the fx loop. Just imagine if you could blend any external distortion pedal with the dry signal with x-over around 200Hz...

Crystalman85 · #14 03-31-2009, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by fightthepower

Is there an echo in here?

Yes.

nah, just kidding,dude.