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Got a Korg AX1B. Thoughts?

Discussion in 'Effects [BG]' started by bassplayer7770, Nov 7, 2003.


  1. Nov 7, 2003 #1
    bassplayer7770

    bassplayer7770

    Jan 3, 2002
    Hour North of Columbus, OH
    I recently purchased a Korg AX1B. I just got it yesterday, so I haven't had a chance to play with it much, but I used the tuner for my gig last night!:D :bassist: Anyway, what are your thoughts on this pedal? I got it for $60 used. Heck, just the tuner and metronome almost make it worth the money!

    Do any of you think that Bypass on this pedal negatively affects the tone?
     
  5. Nov 7, 2003 #2
    Raman

    Raman

    Feb 19, 2003
    Montreal, Qc
    It does suck a fair bit of tone. (JazzAd suggested that creating a blank patch was actually better than bypassing...)
    But I chain it through a Looper pedal as I do most of my tone-sucking effects. So that solves that.

    Apart from that, as you'll discover, you've just bought a very versatile and surprisingly efficient and clean sounding multi-effect pedal.
    Definitely the best buy for the buck.

    I believe it's still always better to get specialized pedals for effects you use very regularly. But the AX1B is the perfect single tool to handle all the rest.
     
  10. Nov 8, 2003 #3
    Jazz Ad

    Jazz Ad Mi la ré sol Supporting Member

    Mar 16, 2002
    Reims, Champagne, France
    It takes a bit of low and punch away, especially with passive basses.
    Now, it's not really a negative impact. You only notice it when you use a real bypass instead.