Vox Valvetronix Amp VT15 Owner's Manual

Vox Valvetronix Amp VT15 Owner's Manual

Vox valvetronix amp owner's manual

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  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Mains powered apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Checking the original values saved in a program ... 16 Restoring the factory settings ... 16 Using a foot switch (VOX VFS5) ...17 Foot switch operations in Channel Select mode ... 17 Foot switch operations in Preset or Manual modes ... 17 Explanation of the amps and effects...18...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    ❒Manual mode lets you use the VT15/30 as a conventional guitar amp. The physical positions of the actual knobs will be reflected by the sound. ❒An optional VOX VFS5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected, allowing you to switch programs or turn effects on/off with your feet.
  • Page 5: Signal Path

    (except for the power output, which the user specifies), every sound of that amp model can be faithfully reproduced. This power amp technol- ogy, for which a U.S. patent has been obtained, is unique to the VOX Valvetronix amps. VOLUME...
  • Page 6: Quick Start

    Quick start This Quick Start section is for those of you who would like to start using your new amp right away. This manual contains information that will help you take full advantage of your Valvetronix amp, so be sure to read the rest of it after you’ve read the Quick Start section.
  • Page 7: Checking Out The Preset Programs

    Checking out the preset programs 1. Press the top panel [PRESET] switch. The PRESET LED will light up(Preset mode). 2. Turn the [AMP] selector to select an amp model. A preset program for a sound that is typical of each amp model will be recalled, and the GAIN, VOLUME, TREBLE, MIDDLE, BASS, and effect settings will switch auto- matically.
  • Page 8: Top And Rear Panels

    Amp section Here you can make settings for the amp. The “chicken head” type knobs reflect the tradition of VOX amplifiers. [AMP] switch/selector, LED Here you can select the amp mode. Each time you press the [AMP] switch, the AMP LED will change color between green and red, switching between amp banks A and B.
  • Page 9 In Preset mode (i.e., when the PRESET LED is lit), you can recall preset programs that contain sounds and effect settings that are typical of each amp model. [GAIN] control This adjusts the pre-amp gain of the selected amp model. [VOLUME] control This adjusts the volume of the selected amp model.
  • Page 10 [TAP] switch, LED This sets the speed of modulation-type effects such as Chorus or Flanger, or the time of Delay or Tape Echo effects. The interval between two presses of the switch will be set as the time. The LED will blink at intervals of the specified speed or time. [BYPASS] switch, LED If you don’t want to use an effect, press this switch to turn off (bypass) the effect.
  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    This is where you connect the included power cord. 2. FOOT SW (foot switch) jack You can connect an optional foot switch (VOX VFS5: sold separately) here and use it to switch programs while you perform. NOTE: You must connect or disconnect the foot switch while the power is off.
  • Page 12: About The Three Operating Modes

    About the three operating modes The VT15/30 contains three preset programs – basic, effected, and song – for each of its amp models (giving you a total of 66 programs). You can select these simply by switching the VT15/30 to Preset mode and using the [AMP] selector. There are also eight channel programs (user programs) that you are free to rewrite;...
  • Page 13: Channel Select Mode (Recalling User Programs)

    If you press the [BANK] switch, the bank will change, and the channel of the same number that had been selected in the previous bank will be selected. HINT: If you connect the optional foot switch (VOX VFX5: sold separately) to the rear panel, you’ll be able to switch banks/channels using your foot. For details, refer to “Using the foot switch (VOX VFS5)”...
  • Page 14: Creating And Saving Sounds

    Creating and saving sounds You can create a sound either by starting with an existing program that’s close to what you have in mind and then editing it, or by creating the sound “from scratch” (i.e., from an initialized state). Creating a sound Here’s how to create a sound from scratch.
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Noise Reduction

    HINT: For details on the effect types, refer to “Explanation of the amps and effects” (p.18). 8. If you want to use reverb, turn the [REVERB] knob to adjust the reverb mix amount. Adjusting the noise reduction Here’s how to adjust the way in which noise is suppressed. NOTE: Noise reduction is specified individually for each program.
  • Page 16: Checking The Original Values Saved In A Program

    Checking the original values saved in a program The original value indication lets you check the parameter values that are saved in a program. When you turn a knob to change the value of a parameter, the PRESET LED (if you’re in Preset mode) or the LED of the selected channel (if you’re in Channel Select mode) will momentarily go dark when the edited value matches the value that’s stored in the program.
  • Page 17: Using A Foot Switch (Vox Vfs5)

    Using a foot switch (VOX VFS5) If you connect an optional foot switch (VOX VFS5: sold sepa- rately) to the rear panel [FOOT SW] jack, you’ll be able to switch banks/channels and turn effect bypass on/off using your foot. NOTE: You must connect or disconnect the foot switch while the power is off.
  • Page 18: Explanation Of The Amps And Effects

    AC30’s top boost channel. A-5: AC30HH The AC30HH is a hand-wired all-tube amp head sold to commemorate VOX’s fifti- eth anniversary. This amp has no rival in its ability to create sparkling chime-like clean sounds and creamy warm overdrive sounds.
  • Page 19 A-7: AC50CP2 The VOX AC50CP2 classic plus combo is VOX’s new concept in all-tube amps. This amp models the more high-gain channel 2 with the “Fat Switch” turned off. A-8: UK 25TH Based on a UK-made 100W head, this amp was created for a famous guitarist known for his amazing tone, slash rhythms, and liking for silk hats.
  • Page 20 B-5: AC30TB This models an AC30 amp with the “top boost” circuit that was included as standard starting with units produced in 1964. It delivers a smooth and refined top end, ma- jestically deep overdrive, and a rich and brilliant clean sound. B-6: BOUTIQUE OD This models the overdrive channel of a 100W high-quality amp that was produced only on special order, and known as the overdrive special.
  • Page 21: Effects

    Effects The VT15/30 provides eleven of the most popular effects (including multiple ef- fects) in addition to reverb. You can set the SPEED parameter of the modulation effects or the TIME parameter of the delays simply by pressing the [TAP] switch twice at the desired interval.
  • Page 22 CHORUS This models a standard rich-sounding analog chorus unit. EDIT1 [EDIT] EDIT2 [TAP+EDIT] EDIT3 [BYPASS+EDIT] “MIX” COMP This models a compressor pedal that is popular for its percussive, clean sound. EDIT1 [EDIT] OCTAVE This models a pedal that adds a sense of weight by generating an octave below the input, and adding this lower octave to the original sound.
  • Page 23: Reverb

    PHASER This models a popular analog phaser that was packaged in a banana-yellow box. EDIT1 [EDIT] EDIT2 [TAP+EDIT] EDIT3 [BYPASS+EDIT] “RESONANCE” Adjusts the amount of resonance. ROTARY This models a rotary speaker. EDIT1 [EDIT] EDIT2 [TAP+EDIT] TREMOLO This models a popular tremolo circuit that was built into US-made amps. EDIT1 [BYPASS+EDIT] “DEPTH”...
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 1. Power does not turn on when you turn the [POWER] switch on - Is the power cable connected to the rear panel AC power inlet? - Is the power cable connected to an AC outlet? - Could the AC outlet be malfunctioning? - Could the power cable be damaged? 2.
  • Page 25: Specifications

    INPUT jack x 1, PHONES jack x 1 FOOT SW jack x 1 maximum 15W RMS @ 4 ohms maximum 30W RMS @ 4 ohms VOX original (8 inch 4 ohm) x 1 VOX original (10 inch 4 ohm) x 1 24-bit 24-bit 44.1 kHz...
  • Page 26: Song Program List

    Song program list Preset Mode P3: Red Amp A: GREEN Boutique CL Deluxe Tweed Super 4x10 AC15TB AC30HH Express Train AC50CP2 UK 25th US ’90s UK Modern Boutique Metal Amp B: RED Modded CL Tweed 2x12 Tweed 4x10 AC15 AC30TB Boutique OD AC30BM UK ’80s...
  • Page 27: Program Sheet

    Program sheet When you come up with a sound you like, you can use this sheet to make a note of your settings. We suggest that you make photocopies of this program sheet, and make your notes on the photocopies. Remember to note the NR setting and POWER LEVEL control setting (rear panel).
  • Page 28 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS This product has been manufactured according to strict specifications and voltage requirements that are applicable in the country in which it is intended that this product should be used. If you have purchased this product via the internet, through mail order, and/or via a telephone sale, you must verify that this product is intended to be used in the country in which you reside.

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