New Toneworks AX1G Guitar and AX1B Bass Hyperperformance Processors

AX1G

AX1B

July 10, 1998 -- ToneWorks announces the introduction of the AX1G and AX1B Hyperperformance Processors, foot pedal systems with a difference: they combine up to 69 carefully selected effects (up to seven simultaneously), with an expression pedal that allows a guitarist's or bassist's personal touch to come through like never before.

Both the AX1G and AX1B feature a foot-operated expression pedal that lets the player control their sound to a new degree. It can be used as a wah or volume pedal, and can freely control a wide range of signal processing effects, including bends, pitch, delay and tremolo. In addition, the expression pedal also controls the unique Sample & Play function of the AX1G and AX1B. This feature allows musicians to record and play back a phrase or solo part even as they continue to play new parts. The sampled sound can be played back or modified using the expression pedal for truly new effects, including forward/reverse playback; looping sounds to any length of time specified; and continuous layering, allowing doubling and harmony parts.

The AX1G uses the proprietary ToneWorks Hybrid Gain Structure to create high- quality distortion and overdrive. A three-band EQ allows adjustment of the mid-range frequencies and built-in Cabinet Resonator simulates every detail of the resonance of a guitar amp-including amp size and depth. The AX1G has a total of 69 types of effects, including wah, delay, ring modulator, flanger and pitch shifting. The AX1B offers bassists two types of compression, a five-band EQ and an amp simulator that can create a massive range of popular bass amp sounds for studio and live applications. The AX1B also includes a dynamic exciter - unique to Toneworks systems - that allows the exciter depth to be controlled by the player's touch; an octave effect which adds an ultra-low note; and chorus, flanger, delay and other effects, all controllable via the powerful expression pedal.

Both systems offer 30 built-in preset program locations which can be modified using an alphanumeric and iconic display with LEDs which makes editing easy. In addition, the AX1G and AX1B have onboard Auto Chromatic tuners which operate automatically when the effect is bypassed or muted, a great convenience for tuning on-stage between songs. The AX1G and AX1B use four alkaline AA batteries for up to 12 hours of continuous use or can be powered via the optional 9V AC adapter.

The new ToneWorks AX1G and AX1B will be available in September and carry a suggested list price of $199.

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