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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Power Supply

    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 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: Table Of Contents

    Setup......................19 Basic connections.........................19 Using the S/P DIF connector ....................20 Adjust the digital output level ..................20 Using ToneLab LE with a MIDI device or computer .............20 Output settings ........................21 Playing ToneLab LE ................... 22 Program Select mode......................22 Selecting a program .....................22 Effect On/Off mode.......................22...
  • Page 5 Create Your Own Program ...................24 Changing the connection order of the Effects (CHAIN)............25 Using the Three-band Equalizer...................25 Naming a Program .......................26 Storing a Program ........................26 Restoring a setting to its original value.................26 Explanations of the Amp, Cabinet and Effect Types....... 27 A.

  • Page 6: Quick Start

    NOTE: If you’re connecting ToneLab LE to something that only has a mono input, just use the L/MONO jack. Turn the LEVEL knob (7.7) on the rear panel of ToneLab LE all the way to the left (as viewed from the rear), setting the volume to 0.

  • Page 7: Listen To The Programs

    Notice that the number in the bank display (3.4) blinks and changes. HINT: ToneLab LE has 120 programs, organized into 30 banks with four programs in each bank (30 x 4 = 120). When shipped from the factory, banks 1–10 contain 40 programs. (The programs in banks 1–10, 11–20 and 21–30 are identical to each other) Program Select mode lets you select...
  • Page 8 [VR GAIN] setting, the pre-amp will begin loading the Valve Reactor to cause clip- ping, and the warmth and distortion of the Valve Reactor will be added. 14. ToneLab LE provides a PEDAL effect that is placed before the amp, and MODULATION, DELAY, and REVERB effects that are placed after the cabinet.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    • Since high-quality effects are built in, ToneLab LE is all you need to create a completely fin- ished sound. Sixteen types of pedal effects are placed before the amp, and after the cabinet are eleven types of modulation, eleven types of delay, and eleven types of reverb.

  • Page 10: Valve Reactor Technology

    This means that although it’s low-power, ToneLab LE has the same circuit structure of an actual all-valve amp.

  • Page 11: An Overview Of Tonelab Le

    PEDAL ODES ToneLab LE has a Program Select mode (where you can switch programs) and an Effect On/Off mode (where you can switch individual effects on/off). To switch between these modes, simply press the BANKUP (FX ON/OFF) switch which can be done even while you are performing.

  • Page 12: A Guitarist's Guided Panel Tour

    A Guitarist’s Guided Panel Tour Here we’re going to learn about the buttons and other controls on ToneLab LE’s top and rear panel. ANEL ODEL SELECT SECTION Here you can select the model of amp, cabinet and effect models. 1.7 1.8 MODEL select buttons Use these when selecting the effect category you want to edit with value knobs 1–6, and...
  • Page 13 6 to adjust the volume level of the programs. PEDAL selector, select button This lets you select one of the sixteen pedal effect models ToneLab LE offers. When you turn the PEDAL selector, the PEDAL select button will blink, and you can use value knobs 1–6 to adjust the pedal effect parameters.

  • Page 14: Edit Section

    DIT SECTION Edit category LEDs One of the LEDs will light up to indicate the category of effect you are currently editing. Alternatively, an LED will light up to indicate the line of parameter names that you are cur- rently adjusting. Value knobs 1–6 Use these to adjust the parameters of the effects or amp model.

  • Page 15: Setting/Global Section

    Use these to select the parameter you want to edit, or to edit the program name. [AMP/LINE] button Use this button to make the ToneLab LE output settings. If you selected “Ln2,” you can use a three-band equalizer to adjust tonal characteristics of the amp models.

  • Page 16: Bank/Program/Select Section

    LED blinks and the output of all effects will be bypassed. If you hold down this switch for one second or longer, the output will be muted. The tuner will operate when ToneLab LE is bypassed or muted. To cancel bypass or mute, press this switch (the switch of the blinking program LED) once...

  • Page 17: Effect Control Section

    FFECT CONTROL SECTION CONTROL switch This switch controls the effect function specified by the Control switch target parameter. EXP pedal (Expression pedal) This pedal controls the effect parameter you assigned as the expression pedal target parameter (e.g., volume, wah, or other effect parameter). Pressing down firmly on an expression pedal will activate a switch underneath the pedal, allowing you to turn the assigned effect on or off (except when you’ve assigned the volume or an amp parameter).

  • Page 18: Rear Panel

    This connector transmits MIDI data. Use it when you want to control a connected external MIDI device. 7.10 MIDI IN connector This connector receives MIDI data. Use it when you want to control ToneLab LE from a con- nected external MIDI device. 7.11 S/P DIF OUT connector...

  • Page 19: Setup

    ToneLab LE is connected to. Turn the LEVEL knob (7.7) located on the rear panel of ToneLab LE all the way toward the left (as seen from the rear), setting the volume to 0.

  • Page 20: Using The S/P Dif Connector

    Then, bypass ToneLab LE, and adjust the rear panel LEVEL knob so that the volume level is the same as when your guitar is connected directly to the amp. HINT: If you’re connecting ToneLab LE to a guitar amp that has a jack allowing you to connect directly 1” or before the power amp (such as Return or Main In), set the AMP/LINE menu item to “Ln...

  • Page 21: Output Settings

    UTPUT SETTINGS Here’s how to specify whether you’re connecting ToneLab LE to a guitar amp or to a mixer/ recorder. This procedure is required to make the necessary adjustments to the guitar amp model output signal according to the device to which the ToneLab LE is connected.

  • Page 22: Playing Tonelab Le

    ROGRAM ELECT MODE ToneLab LE has 120 programs (30 banks x 4 programs), and every one of these programs can be totally rewritten or “custom tweaked” to your heart’s content. With the factory settings, banks 1–10 contain a total of 40 preset programs. (Banks 11–20 and 21–30 contain the same preset programs as banks 1–10.)

  • Page 23: Activating Or Deactivating The Key Lock Function

    CTIVATING OR DEACTIVATING THE OCK FUNCTION Here’s how you can use the Key Lock function to disable ToneLab LE’s buttons, selectors, and knobs so they can’t be accidentally changed during a live performance. NOTE: While the Key Lock function is activated, you won’t be able to operate any controls except for the switches, pedals and the EXIT/TUNE button.

  • Page 24: Creating And Storing Your Own Programs

    Creating and Storing your own Programs There are two ways you can do this; by “tweaking an existing program” or by “starting from scratch.” REATING YOUR OWN ROGRAM WEAKING AN XISTING ROGRAM If you want to tweak an existing program, select one that’s close to the sound you want. Set the MODEL select buttons to the amp, cabinet and effects you want to use, and use value knobs 1–...

  • Page 25: Changing The Connection Order Of The Effects (Chain)

    For details, refer to p.47. NOTE: If you’ve used the PEDAL selector to select VOX WAH, the MANUAL parameter will automati- cally be assigned to expression pedal (EXP), letting you use the pedal as a wah pedal.

  • Page 26: Naming A Program

    “original value” stored in the program. HINT: So, you’re flipping through the programs on your new ToneLab LE, and you come across one you really like. It’s easy to find out exactly what settings are dialed in to get such an awesome...

  • Page 27: Explanations Of The Amp, Cabinet And Effect Types

    As already touched on in this manual, although two types of level controls — GAIN (or some- the amp model of your ToneLab LE houses con- times PREAMP VOLUME) that controls the input trols for GAIN, VR GAIN, TREBLE, MIDDLE,...
  • Page 28 (Class A or Class AB), the ToneLab LE CH VOLUME: For want of a better power tubes used (EL84s, EL34s, 6L6s, 6V6s), way of putting it, this is like a power attenuator...
  • Page 29 The original has two tone controls—Treble and TWEED 4x10 circuit was used as a basic tem- Bass. So, as is the norm, the ToneLab LE’s TRE- plate for this amp, several fundamental changes BLE and BASS controls mimic their namesakes (e.g.
  • Page 30 2x12 overdrive, here’s what you dial in on your This is based on the “Modern High Gain” chan- ToneLab LE: full GAIN and VR GAIN, not much nel of a 100 Watt, head from California. Its deep, BASS, full MIDDLE and set TREBLE to taste.

  • Page 31: Cabinet Models

    There’s not much point in having incredibly accu- iour can be mimicked by using the ToneLab LE’s rate amp models if the speaker cabinet models TREBLE, MIDDLE and BASS EQ network as fol- on offer aren’t of the same exacting standards.

  • Page 32: What Goes With What

    6. VOX AC15 (AC15) HAT GOES WITH WHAT This is a 1x12" open backed combo using the Basically, with your ToneLab LE you can mix any famed VOX Blue Alnico speaker, manufactured amp model to any cabinet model, and create by Celestion in Ipswich, England.
  • Page 33 Please feel free to explore all combinations of amps and cabinets. That is the beauty of ToneLab LE. NOTE: Proceed with caution, since ToneLab LE or your speakers may be damaged if you misuse the unit. A seemingly endless number of com- binations of the amp and cabinet models is available.

  • Page 34: Pedal Effects

    0.0~10.0 ---- ---- BODY BASS ---- ---- ACOUSTIC TREBLE TYPE ---- ---- 0.0~10.0 1.0~10.0 1.0~10.0 1/2/3/4 CLOSE MANUAL ORDER VOX WAH ---- OPEN TYPE 1.0~10.0 PrE/PoS ---- 1.0~10.0 1.0~10.0 847/848 ---- ---- U-VIBE SPEED DEPTH ---- ---- ---- 1.00~10.00 0.0~10.0 0.0~10.0...
  • Page 35 Valve Reactor Technology used in when paired with the BLACK 2x12 amp model. the power amp of your ToneLab LE. [1] "BODY" ..........0.0...10.0 [1] "SPEED" .........1.00...10.00 [Hz] * Adjusts the resonance of the body selected * Adjusts the speed of the Uni-Vibe effect.
  • Page 36 15. FUZZ This pedal effect is modelled after a built-in tre- Retro, rude “n” raw...get the picture!? The name ble booster that was designed with the VOX says it all. VBM-1 specifically in mind. It is a great way of adding “teeth”...

  • Page 37: Modulation (Mod) Effects

    D. M ODULATION FFECTS This section enables you to add a modulation effect after the cabinet. You can choose one of eleven types. (*): This indicates a parameter that you can con- trol from an expression pedal. DEPTH ---- MANUAL MODE ---- CLASSIC CHORUS...
  • Page 38 1 (Mode=S) Stereo In/Stereo Out 1 (Mode=P1, P2, P3) P1: PHASER 1/2 are connected in parallel. PHASER 1/2 are connected in parallel, and This is a chorus model unique to VOX. It provides their LFOs are synchronized (Stereo mode). two chorus units, CHORUS 1 and CHORUS 2, and...
  • Page 39 6. TEXTREM [4] "TRACKING" ........ 10...150 [ms] ......Stereo In/Stereo Out 2 Adjusts the tracking of the pitch shifter (i.e., how This models the popular tremolo circuit that’s built closely it will follow). Shorter settings are effec- into the BLACK 2x12 model. The SPREAD set- tive if the PITCH setting is close to 0, and longer ting lets you produce a panning effect that settings are effective if the PITCH setting is...
  • Page 40 11. TALK MOD ......Mono In/Mono Out 2 This is an envelope controlled talking modulator. The vocal character will change according to the input from your guitar. If you assign the MANUAL knob to the expression pedal, you’ll be able to control the vowel sound from the pedal.

  • Page 41: Delay Effects

    E. DELAY E FFECTS Here you can make settings for a delay effect inserted after the cabinet. You can choose one of eleven types. (*): This indicates a parameter that you can con- trol from the expression pedal. ---- ECHOPLUS TIME FEEDBACK TONE...
  • Page 42 2. MULTI HEAD (MULTI HD) 5. SWEEP DELAY (SWEEP DL) ...... Mono In/Mono Out 1 This is a model of a tape echo unit boasting three Mono In/Mono Out 1 playback heads. The echo from each head has its This also models the SDD-3000. Here you can own feedback loop, letting you create warm and use the envelope of your guitar signal to control complex “multi-tap”...
  • Page 43 7. CROSS DELAY (CROSS DL) ......10. HOLD DELAY (HOLD DLY) ...... Stereo In/Stereo Out 3 Mono In/Mono Out 1 This is the DL8000R with settings to make the If you select “HOLD DLY,” “HOLD DLY” will be feedback cross over from L→R and R→L. automatically assigned to the CONTROL switch, [1] "TIME"...

  • Page 44: Reverb Effects

    F. REVERB E FFECTS Here you can make settings for the reverb effect that is placed after the cabinet. You can choose one of eleven types. (*): This indicates a parameter that you can con- trol from an expression pedal. TIME LO DAMP HI DAMP...

  • Page 45: Block Diagram

    7. CANYON 11. ARENA ........Mono In/Stereo Out 1 .........Mono In/Stereo Out 1 This models the reverberation of a canyon. This models an arena with smooth and dense reverberation. [1] "TIME"..........1.0...10.0 8. ROOM ........Mono In/Stereo Out 1 * Sets the reverb time, which will differ depend- This models the reverberation of a typical room, ing on the reverb type.

  • Page 46: Tuner (Bypass, Mute)

    Tuning mode as follows before you tune the setting will be automatically reset to 440 your guitar. Hz the next time you turn ToneLab LE on. Hold down the pedal of the currently- selected program for about 1.5 seconds to enter Silent Tuning mode. This mode enables you to tune your guitar with the output muted.

  • Page 47: Using The Expression Pedals

    The PITCH parameter of the PITCH OFF--”. (However, “A/*****”, “D/INPUT”, and SHIFTER effect has now been assigned to “R/INPUT” are exceptions.) expression pedal. HINT: If you’ve set the PEDAL effect type to “VOX WAH,” the “P/MANUAL” (wah position) will automatically...

  • Page 48: Expression Pedal Control Initialization Settings (Expinit)

    NOTE: Unlike other parameters, the PITCH parameter XPRESSION PEDAL CONTROL INITIAL- is not edited (while the tone is affected) when IZATION SETTINGS EXPINIT you control it from an expression pedal. This is so that the pitch will change smoothly Press the GLOBAL button, then the ® but- even when MIN and MAX are set to values that ton.

  • Page 49: Control Switch Settings

    make the name display read “FACTOR”. ONTROL SWITCH SETTINGS Here you can specify the proportion of You can make the following control switch set- SPEED or TIME in relation to the interval of tings independently for each program. your taps. For example if you set DLY TAP Press the EXP-CTL-CHAIN button to make it as the target, and FACTOR to “1-4,”...

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Sensitivity Of The Pedal

    DJUSTING THE ENSITIVITY OF THE EDAL If you notice that advancing the ToneLab LE’s expression pedal does not reach the full effect or volume even when the Min and Max parameters are set to the minimum and maximum settings, or that returning the expression pedal does not...

  • Page 51: Control Via Midi

    MIDI device, refer to its LE’s MIDI OUT jack to the MIDI IN jack of your owner’s manual. external MIDI device . If you want to control ToneLab LE from a MIDI (GLOBAL “PCHG ROGRAM HANGE sequencer or other external MIDI device, con- nect a MIDI cable from your external MIDI OUT”)

  • Page 52: Control Change (Global "Cchg I/O")

    “MOD FX” MODULATION effect on/off NOTE: Program change numbers not used by “DELAY FX” DELAY effect on/off ToneLab LE will be ignored. For details on the “REVRB FX” REVERB effect on/off range of program change numbers used by “INSRT FX”...

  • Page 53: Backing Up And Restoring Program Data (Global "Dump Cur," Dump All")

    NOTE: While data is being transmitted, do not touch can be transmitted and received in the form of the buttons or knobs of ToneLab LE or its foot system exclusive messages. Exchanging this controller, and never turn off the power.

  • Page 54: Restoring The Factory Preset Programs

    • Is the AC/AC power supply plugged into an AC outlet? NOTE: Executing this procedure will erase all the pro- grams you created and saved in ToneLab LE, • Is the STANDBY switched on? and will load the factory-set programs. MIDI •...

  • Page 55: Specifications

    Specifications 4. You’re using the ACOUSTIC pedal effect and getting nasty high frequency distortion. NUMBER OF AMP TYPES: 16 • Could the Drive setting be excessively high? NUMBER OF CABINET TYPES: 11 • Are you using a very high output humbucking NUMBER OF EFFECTS pickup? Either turn down the volume of your guitar, the...

  • Page 56: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI I MPLEMENTATION HART...
  • Page 58 Index Numerics REVERB Effects 44 0dB 20 GAIN 27 S/P DIF connector 20 Silent Tuning mode 46 amp model 28 Key Lock 23 Sound Editor 9 AMP Models 27 speaker 31 AMP/LINE 21 SYEX OUT 52 AP1 21 Ln1 21 AP2 21 Ln2 21 AP3 21...
  • Page 59 WARNING: Use of this product in any country other than that for which it is intended could be dangerous and could invalidate the manufacturer’s or distributor’s warranty. Please also retain your receipt as proof of purchase otherwise your product may be disqualified from the manufacturer’s or distributor’s warranty.      2006 VOX AMPLIFICATION LTD.

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