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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 2: Precautions

    Precautions Location Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction. • In direct sunlight • Locations of extreme temperature or humidity • Excessively dusty or dirty locations • Locations of excessive vibration • Close to magnetic fields Power supply Please connect the designated AC/AC power supply to an AC outlet of the correct voltage.

  • Page 3: Data Handling

    CE mark for European Harmonized Standards CE mark which is attached to our company’s products of AC mains operated apparatus until Decem- ber 31, 1996 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC). And, CE mark which is attached after January 1, 1997 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/ EEC), CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).

  • Page 4: Quick Start

    Quick Start UIDE FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO EAD THE ep, you’re right, the vast majority of manuals are about as interesting as watching paint dry and we know that you’re anxious to plug in to your new ToneLab and give it a whirl in the comfort of your home. So, here’s a “Quick Start”...
  • Page 5 (bridge) pickup, and much more. P.57 has a list of the preset programs. STEP ON IT!: If you have the optional VOX Valvetronix foot controller, you can use it to switch programs.
  • Page 6 REATE YOUR OWN 9. To create your own sounds, use the knobs and buttons of the amp and effects sections – just as you would expect! The controls of the amp section work basically the same as on your favorite guitar amp.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Precautions ... ii Data Handling ... iii Quick Start... iv Introduction ... 1 Welcome Aboard! ...1 Main Features ...1 Valve Reactor Technology...2 An Overview of ToneLab...3 A Guitarist’s Guided Panel Tour ... 5 The Top Panel ...5 Rear Panel ...11 Setup...
  • Page 8 1. TWEED 1x12 (TWD 1X12) ...31 2. TWEED 4x10 (TWD 4X10) ...31 3. BLACK 2x10 (BLK 2X10)...31 4. BLACK 2x12 (BLK 2X12)...31 5. VOX AC15 (AC15)...32 6. VOX AC30 (AC30)...32 7. VOX AD412 (AD412)...32 8. UK H30 4x12 (UK H30) ...32 9.
  • Page 9 F. REVERB Effects ...40 1. OFF...40 2. SPRING ...40 3. ROOM...40 4. PLATE ...40 Tuner... 41 Tuning Procedure ...41 Calibrating the Tuner ...41 Using the Optional Foot Controller... 42 Expression Pedal Settings (UTILITY “EXP ***” — “EXP INIT”) ...42 Control via MIDI ... 45 Connecting a MIDI Device or Computer ...45 Setting the MIDI Channel (GLOBAL “MIDI CH”)...46 Program Change (GLOBAL “PCHG OUT”) ...46...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    In other words...what you see is what you get! • For convenient tuning, an Auto Chromatic Tuner is built-in. • If the optional VOX Valvetronix foot controller is connected, you can use it to switch programs, turn effects on/off, or set the tap tempo for the delay time.

  • Page 12: Valve Reactor Technology

    • ToneLab Sound Editor is an editor/librarian software that lets you visually edit ToneLab’s numerous parameters, and save and manage programs. To obtain the “ToneLab Sound Editor ,” please contact the VOX distributor in your country or download the latest version from: “http://www.voxamps.co.uk”...

  • Page 13: An Overview Of Tonelab

    MIDI), WRITE mode where you can save your original programs, and TUNER mode which lets you tune your guitar. (To access these modes, just press the corresponding but- ton.) VOX VALVE REACTOR PHASE INVERTER 12AX7...
  • Page 14 Program Select mode: • Choose, play, and edit any of the 96 programs. Manual mode: • Use ToneLab just like a guitar amp, where the sound will be exactly as the knobs are set. As we said before...what you see is what you get! UTILITY: •...

  • Page 15: A Guitarist's Guided Panel Tour

    - each of which is based on an accepted all-tube classic – include the legendary VOX AC30TBX. (For details, see p.21.) As already men- tioned in the intro to this manual, each model not only replicates the exact gain and tonal characteristics of the original amp’s preamp circuit, it also simulates...
  • Page 16 – for example, none of the four Vox amps we modeled (AC15, AC15TB, AC30 & AC30TB) feature a nega- tive feedback circuit. Furthermore, not all amps that have a negative feedback cir- cuit necessarily feature a Presence control.
  • Page 17 FFECTS ECTION The PEDAL effects are connected in “front” of the amp, and allow you to add one pedal effect to your setup, if you wish. All ten (10) of the effects on offer here are models of classic stompbox effects and, therefore, are meant to be added to your guitar’s signal before it hits the actual amp.
  • Page 18 HINT: To set a precise delay time that matches a song’s tempo, tap your finger on the TAP button in time with the song. If it’s slightly off, use the Fine Control to match it perfectly. STEP ON IT! If the optional foot controller is connected, you can set the delay time by tapping your foot.
  • Page 19 NR SENS: Noise reduction ********: Program name EXP : Expression target EXP MIN: Expression target range (minimum value) EXP MAX: Expression target range (maximum value) EXP INIT: Initialization setting for the expression pedal 3.5 GLOBAL Button This is where you adjust settings for MIDI or the digital output. Press the GLOBAL button to make it light, and then use the 1/PREV and 2/ NEXT buttons (3.3) to move through the menu items listed below.
  • Page 20 ALVE 4.1 Valve window ToneLab contains a 12AX7 (ECC83) valve (vacuum tube). The valve is a key part of the Valve Reactor power amp. NOTE: The valve window may break if it is subjected to impact. Be particularly careful not to let it be struck directly, since this may also break the valve itself. If the valve window is broken, have it repaired immediately, since the valve itself may break or other damage may occur if this is not fixed.

  • Page 21: Rear Panel

    EDAL 8.1 VOX BUS Jack For connecting an optional VOX Valvetronix Foot Controller pedal...a must have item, as you’ll soon discover! NOTE: Don’t ever connect anything other than a compatable VOX foot controller to this jack! OUTPUT 9.1 AMP/LINE Switch Set this switch for the device that the OUTPUT jack (or S/P DIF OUT jack) is connected to.

  • Page 22: Setup

    LEVEL knob (9.3). To a mixer/recorder or guitar amp Guitar Headphones PHONES To a digital mixer/recorder LINE/AMP S/P DIF OUT VOX BUS To a MIDI sequencer or computer ~AC9V OUTPUT L/MONO ToneLab ToneLab Dedicated foot controller AC/AC power...

  • Page 23: Using Tonelab For Direct-Line Recording

    NOTE: Since ToneLab uses an actual valve (vacuum tube), it will produce no sound for several seconds until the valve warms up. This isn’t a malfunction – it’s just the nature of valves. ToneLab F SING XAMPLE OF NALOGUE • When using ToneLab for analogue recording, set the rear panel AMP/LINE switch (9.1) to the “LINE”...

  • Page 24: Using Tonelab For Live Performance

    Guitar SING THE PTIONAL The optional VOX foot controller lets you use your foot to switch programs, control the volume, switch effects on/off, and control various values. • Connect the optional foot controller to ToneLab’s VOX BUS jack (8.1). For details on connections and operation, refer to the owner’s manual included with...

  • Page 25: Selecting Programs Or Manual Settings (Program Select Mode / Manual Mode)

    Selecting Programs or Manual Settings (Program Select Mode / Manual Mode) hen playing your guitar through ToneLab, you can either select one of the 96 programs, or Manual mode. To learn how to select a program – or Manual mode – read on! ROGRAMS (Program Select Mode) ToneLab has 96 programs (24 banks x 4 channels).

  • Page 26: Manual Mode: What You See Is What You Get

    ETTING TO ROGRAM Here’s how to get to Program Select Mode. When you enter Program Select Mode, the bank number (1–24) will appear in the bank display (3.1). If the bank display shows “ This means that ToneLab is in Manual Mode. Do one of the following actions to return to Program Select Mode.

  • Page 27: Creating And Storing Your Own Program(S)

    Creating and Storing Your Own Program(s) ... & More his is a cakewalk, honest! There are two ways you can go about doing this – by “tweaking an existing program” or by “starting from scratch.” Let’s tweak an existing program first. HINT: When you change the type or parameters in the amp or effect section, the display will show the type name or parameter name, and its value (a).
  • Page 28 5. Using the CABINET TYPE selector (1.2), choose the cabinet you want to use. HINT: For recommended combinations of amp and cabinet types, refer to p.33. 6. Adjust the GAIN (1.3), TREBLE, MIDDLE, BASS, PRESENCE (1.5–1.8) and VR GAIN (1.4) to taste. CH VOLUME (1.9) adjusts the volume while preserving the overall character of the distortion produced by the power stage.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Noise Reduction (Utility "Nr Sens")

    DJUSTING THE OISE Here’s how you can minimize any noise that might be heard during intervals when you’re not playing. NOTE: When using high Gain settings on amp types such as RECTO or US HIGAIN, NR is highly recommended! Why? Because high gain = noise (hiss)! Just like on the originals! NOTE: The noise reduction setting is saved as part of each program.

  • Page 30: Storing A Program

    TORING A ROGRAM When your tweaking has resulted in a sound you’re happy with, store it! 1. Press the WRITE button (3.6). The name display (3.8) shows “ WRITE ,” and the bank display (3.1) and CHANNEL SELECT 1–4 buttons (3.3) will blink. 2.

  • Page 31: Explanations Of The Amp And Effect Types

    Explanations of the Amp and Effect Types his section explains the sixteen amp models, ten cabinet models, ten pedal effects, and five modulation, three delay, and three reverb effects. A. AMP M ODELS Which amps did we painstakingly model for our seductive selection of 16? Believe me when I say it wasn’t easy ‘cos, as I’m sure you know, there’s a plethora of great sounding amps out there.
  • Page 32 on the original then PRESENCE will be an added control on our model. This time though, the “neutral” position is when the control is all the way off (turned fully counterclockwise). The two models this applies to are BLACK 2x12 and TWEED 1x12.

  • Page 33: Ac15

    One of the biggest reasons for the unique, signature tone of this amp is the fact that it employs EL84 output valves in a Class A circuit with no negative feed- back. This is also true of the other three VOX amps, we’ve modelled - the AC15TB,...

  • Page 34: Ac15Tb

    “regular” Treble control. Deft use of it will help you dial in the exact amount of that instantly recognizable, world-famous VOX “sparkle.” The BASS control acts as the Bass Cut (Originally labelled Bril- liance) with total variability instead of the Original two position switch.

  • Page 35: Ac30

    Even though the AC30 was a runaway success, several artists expressed a desire for the amp to have more tonal flexibility and a pinch of extra gain too. VOX reacted quickly and came up with some clever extra tone circuitry that featured an addi- tional ECC83 valve and was called “Top Boost.”* When “Top Boost”...

  • Page 36: Uk Blues

    Once again, the PRESENCE control of our model acts as the original’s Cut (but in reverse: “off” = cut) while the GAIN, TREBLE and BASS mimic the original’s Volume, Treble and Bass controls. The MIDDLE is an “extra” with 12 o’clock being its “neutral”...

  • Page 37: Uk '80S

    7. UK ’80 This is modelled on a 1983, all tube, single channel 100 Watt head that boasts a Master Volume control - a wonderful feature that allows the user to dial in a decent crunch tone without having to max out the amp’s volume. Invariably played with it’s (preamp) Gain control cranked to the max, this amp was responsible for the fat, roaring sound that dominated ’80s hard rock and heavy metal.

  • Page 38: Recto

    10. RECTO This bad boy is based on the “Modern High Gain” channel of a brutal, 100 Watt, armour-plated beast hailing from California. Its deep, dark, loose low-end, some what “fizzy” top and Monster-like gain has made this all-tuber a mainstay for many modern, metal acts who either tune their guitars down as low as they can possibly go, or wield 7-string axes.

  • Page 39: Black 2X12 (Blk 2X12)

    ups. It is also incredibly responsive and extremely sensitive to picking styles and pickup selection. And, as an added bonus, strummed chords just ring out and blossom. Original’s tube compliment: 3 x 12AX7s in the preamp, 4 x 6L6s in the power amp.

  • Page 40: Tweed 4X10 (Twd 4X10)

    puppy up will produce those classic, old rockabilly and rock “n” roll sounds of the ’50s and ’60s, at the drop of a 10 gallon hat - especially when a single coil pickup is used. Original’s tube compliment: 1 x 12AY7, 1 x 12AX7s in the preamp, 1 x 5Y3GT rectifier, 2 x 6V6s in the power amp.

  • Page 41: Cabinet Models

    B. CABINET M ODELS Now let’s look at the CABINET models: CABINET AND SPEAKER ACCURACY There’s not much point in having incredibly accurate amp models if the speaker cabinet models on offer aren’t of the same exacting standards. As you may know, in real life, the output stage of a tube amp works in close harmony with the varying impedance curve of the speaker(s) it is driving.

  • Page 42: Vox Ac15 (Ac15)

    Obviously, double the power – double the speakers. 2x12" VOX Blue Alnicos, wired in series for 16 Ohms, adds even more of that great VOX tone. This time we modelled some great sounding originals from way back in the ’60s. As speakers get old their tone changes, so this configuration adds a different slant on how...

  • Page 43: Off

    RECTO BOUTIQUE OD BOUTIQUE CLN Please Note! The VOX AD412 is so new that there is no historical connection with any of the modelled amps (yet! as of March 2003). SOME RECOMMENDATIONS As some of the manufacturers of the original amps that we modelled also used similar amps with different speaker configurations to make other models, so...

  • Page 44: Pedal Effects

    That is the beauty of ToneLab. NOTE: Product names appearing in this manual are trademarks of their respective owners, which are not associated or affiliated with VOX in any way. Names and descriptions of these products are provided only for the purpose of identifying spe- cific products that were studied by VOX in the course of developing this product.

  • Page 45: Acoustic

    TONE control in a heartbeat. Try it, it’s cool... STEP ON IT! Yet another reason to buy the optional foot controller! Yep, you’ve guessed it — you can use the pedal of the foot controller to control VOX WAH. 5. AUTO WAH The lazy man’s Wah pedal! Only kidding...this quirky but useful effect allows you to...

  • Page 46: U-Vibe

    8. TREBLE BOOST (TREB BST) This pedal effect is modelled after a treble booster that was designed with the VOX AC30 specifically in mind. It is a great way of adding “teeth” to an overdriven sound.

  • Page 47: Mod (Modulation) Effects

    D. MOD (Modulation) E This section enables you to add a modulation effect after the cabinet. You can choose one of the five types of modulation effects. Here you can also assign exter- nal control over the SPEED control. (EX): This indicates a parameter that you can control from the expression pedal of the optional foot controller.

  • Page 48: Phaser

    4. PHASER A model of a much respected and popular analogue phaser, housed in a banana yellow box! [1] “SPEED” 0.100...10.00 [ Hz](EX) Adjusts the modulation speed. [2] “RESO(RESONANCE)” 0.0...10.0 [3] “DEPTH” 0.0...10.0 (*) MANUAL 1.0...10.0 5. TREMOLO This effect is based on the highly acclaimed tremolo circuit found in a BLACK 2x12.

  • Page 49: Off

    1. OFF Select this if you don’t want to use the delay effect. 2. DELAY When this high quality digital delay effect is employed, the tone of each repeat is so good it is indistinguishable from the original note(s). 3. TAPE ECHO (T ECHO) This is an incredibly accurate model of one of the most respected analogue tape echo machines ever made.

  • Page 50: Reverb Effects

    F. REVERB E FFECTS Here you can make settings for the reverb effect that is played after the cabinet. You can choose one of three types of reverb. (EX): This indicates a parameter that you can control from the expression pedal of the optional foot controller.

  • Page 51: Tuner

    Tuner or your convenience, ToneLab houses a built-in auto chromatic tuner that can be calibrated between 438 Hz and 445 Hz. UNING ROCEDURE 1. Simply press the TUNER button (3.7) and the auto chromatic tuner will be acti- vated. 2. When you play a note on your guitar, the nearest pitch and a tuning meter will appear in the name display (3.8).

  • Page 52: Using The Optional Foot Controller

    Using the Optional Foot Controller he optional VOX Valvetronix foot controller lets you control the following functions. • Select programs using foot switches • Control the volume using the volume pedal • Control effect parameters using the expression pedal • Turn individual effects on/off using foot switches •...
  • Page 53 “EXP REV” REVERB effect HINT: If you set the PEDAL effect type to “VOX WAH” or “U-VIBE,” the expression target will automatically be set to “EXP PDL.” In this case if you set the PEDAL effect back to another type without performing any other operation, the target set- ting will also automatically return to its previous setting.
  • Page 54 8. Use value knob 3 (2.5) or the pedal control value will be initialized. “EXP INIT” specifies whether the control data (pedal position) of the expres- sion pedal will be maintained when you switch programs. If this is “OFF,” the parameter selected as the expression target will immedi- ately change to the current position of the pedal at the moment you switch pro- grams.

  • Page 55: Control Via Midi

    Control via MIDI IDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and is a world-wide standard for exchanging various types of musical data between electronic musical instruments and computers. When MIDI cables are used to con- nect two or more MIDI devices, performance data can be exchanged between the devices, even if they were made by different manufacturers.

  • Page 56: Setting The Midi Channel (Global "Midi Ch")

    MIDI IN ToneLab NOTE: You will need a MIDI interface in order to connect your computer with ToneLab. Some USB-MIDI interface devices may not be able to transmit/receive the ToneLab’s MIDI exclusive messages. MIDI C ETTING THE In order to exchange data with an external MIDI device, ToneLab’s MIDI channel must match the MIDI channel of your external MIDI device.

  • Page 57: Control Change (Global "Cchg I/O")

    2. Press the 1/PREV or 2/NEXT button (3.3) to make the name display (3.8) show “PCHG OUT.” 3. Specify whether program change messages will be transmitted. Use value knob 3 (2.5) or the buttons (3.2) to make the desired setting. “OFF”: Program change messages will not be transmitted.

  • Page 58: Parameter Change (Global "Syex Out")

    “CC00”–“CC95”: When you operate a controller, messages of the specified control change number 00–95 will be transmitted. Similarly, ToneLab will be controlled when it receives messages of the same control change number from an external MIDI device. HANGE (GLOBAL “SYEX OUT”) ARAMETER When you operate ToneLab’s knobs or buttons to edit the value of a parameter, system exclusive such as parameter changes are transmitted.
  • Page 59 ACKING 1. Connect ToneLab’s MIDI OUT to the MIDI IN of the device that will receive the data dump. 2. If you want to transmit only one program, use Program Select Mode to select the program you want to transmit. If you want to transmit the Manual Mode set- tings, select Manual Mode.

  • Page 60: Adjusting The Digital Output Level (Global "Dout Lvl")

    the settings of the amp section are determined by the physical positions of the selectors and controllers, they will not change.) HINT: If ToneLab received all data, all data other than the amp section settings of Manual Mode will be overwritten automatically. However if the data was received in Program Select Mode, the data being edited (i.e., the edit buffer) will not be changed.

  • Page 61: Restoring The Factory Preset Programs

    Restoring the Factory Preset Programs ere’s how you can restore ToneLab’s programs and all its other settings to the state in which it was shipped from the factory. NOTE: This operation will permanently erase all the programs you’ve written or tweaked yourself.

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting f you suspect a malfunction, please check the following points first. If this does not resolve the problem, contact a nearby dealer. 1. The amp isn’t powering up when the STANDBY switch is “on” • Is the AC/AC power supply connected to the rear panel ~AC9V jack? •...
  • Page 63 5. You can’t hear any MODULATION, DELAY or REVERB effects even though they’re dialed in... • Are the effect LEDs lit? If an LED is dark, the corresponding effect is off. Press the TYPE button to select an effect type. •...

  • Page 64: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart...

  • Page 66: Specifications

    TUNER CALIBRATION: A = 438Hz–445Hz OTHER VOX BUS x 1, MIDI IN x 1, MIDI OUT x 1, ~AC9V x 1, STANDBY switch POWER CONSUMPTION: 18 W DIMENSIONS (W x D x H): 319 x 213 x 79 (mm)/ 12.56 x 8.39 x 3.11 (inches) WEIGHT: 2.5 Kg / 5.51 lbs.

  • Page 67: Program List

    US V30 4X12 PEDAL DRIVE TONE — — DELAY TIME FEEDBACK — — 1-4 MAYTONE CABINET TREBLE MIDDLE AC30 VOX AC30 PEDAL DRIVE TONE TREBLE BOOST DELAY TIME FEEDBACK — — 2-1 CLN-EDGE CABINET TREBLE MIDDLE AC30 VOX AC30 PEDAL...
  • Page 68 3-1 THRASH CABINET TREBLE UK MODERN UK T75 4X12 PEDAL DRIVE TONE — — DELAY TIME — — 3-2 ANGUS CABINET TREBLE UK BLUES UK H30 4X12 PEDAL DRIVE TONE — — DELAY TIME — — 3-3 VIABLE CABINET TREBLE UK ’90S UK T75 4X12 PEDAL...
  • Page 69 US V30 4X12 PEDAL DRIVE TONE — — DELAY TIME FEEDBACK — — 5-2 MR.CLEAN CABINET TREBLE MIDDLE BOUTIQUE CL VOX AD412 PEDAL DRIVE TONE — — DELAY TIME FEEDBACK — — 5-3 UNCHAIN CABINET TREBLE MIDDLE US HIGAIN UK T75 4X12...
  • Page 70 8-1 FUNKY CABINET TREBLE BLACK 2X12 BLACK2X10 PEDAL SENS ATTACK COMP DELAY TIME TAPE ECHO 8-2 MR.SCARY CABINET TREBLE US HIGAIN VOX AD412 PEDAL DRIVE TONE — — DELAY TIME MULTI HEAD 8-3 JIMIFUZZ CABINET TREBLE UK 68P UK H30 4X12...
  • Page 71 MIDDLE AC15 VOX AC15 PEDAL DRIVE TONE TREBLE BOOST DELAY TIME FEEDBACK MULTI HEAD 10-3 HEAVEN CABINET TREBLE MIDDLE BOUTIQUE CL VOX AD412 PEDAL DRIVE TONE — — DELAY TIME FEEDBACK TAPE ECHO 10-4 UK-US CABINET TREBLE MIDDLE UK 68P...
  • Page 72 CABINET TREBLE UK '80S US V30 4X12 PEDAL DRIVE TONE TUBE OD DELAY TIME TAPE ECHO 11-2 THEATER CABINET TREBLE BOUTIQUE CL VOX AD412 PEDAL BASS BODY ACOUSTIC DELAY TIME DELAY 11-3 JOSHUA CABINET TREBLE AC3OTB VOX AC30 PEDAL DRIVE TONE —...

  • Page 73: Index

    (US HI-G) 28 US V30 4x12 (US V30) 32 UTILITY 8 U-VIBE 36 Valve Reactor 2 Valve window 10 VOL PDL 47 VOX AC15 (AC15) 32 VOX AC30 (AC30) 32 VOX AD412 (AD412) 32 VOX WAH 35 VR GAIN 22 WRITE 20...

  • Page 74: Top Panel

    TOP PANEL: REAR PANEL: 7.1 7.2 Bank/Manual/Write/Tuner/ Channel Section 3.1 3.9 3.10...

  • Page 75: Program Sheet

    This sheet is for you to write down your favorite settings. When you come up with a sound you like, write it down for future use. We suggest that you photocopy the program sheet below, and use the copies. Don’t forget to write down the DELAY TIME setting (use FINE [1] to check it) and the UTILITY settings.
  • Page 76 2003 VOX AMPLIFICATION LTD. Printed in China...

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