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- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction... 1 Welcome aboard! ... 1 Main features... 1 Signal path ... 2 Valve Reactor Technology ... 2 Quick Start ... 3 Setup ... 3 Checking out the preset programs ... 4 Switching between the channels of a program... 4 Creating your own sounds... -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction ELCOME ABOARD hanks for choosing the VOX AD15VT, AD30VT, AD50VT or AD100VT Valvetronix amp. To ensure a long and trouble-free relationship with your new amp, please read this manual carefully, use the amp as directed and keep the manual for future reference. -
Page 6: Signal Path
ALVE EACTOR OWER alve Reactor technology was first used on the VOX AD60VT & AD120VT Val- vetronix amps. Since conventional modeling effects for line recording are not used directly with a speaker, they do not include a power amp circuit, output transformer, or speaker. In other words, they only have a preamp circuit. -
Page 7: Quick Start
— as opposed to the usual “close but no cigar” norm of digital modeling. And just so you know, this patented in USA power amp technology is unique to VOX Valvetronix. Quick Start nce you’ve satisfied your primal urge to play, I’d like to urge you to give this man-... -
Page 8: Checking Out The Preset Programs
HECKING OUT THE PRESET PROGRAMS 1. Press the top panel PRESET button. The PRESET LED will light (this means you’re in Preset mode). 2. Turn the AMP selector to select an amp type. For each amp type you select, a preset containing a typical sound for that type will be selected;... -
Page 9: The Guitarist's Guided Panel Tour
The all-important power amp stage is also reconfigured according to the original. The amp types include the legendary VOX AC30TBX, and provide eleven models that faithfully simulate classic valve amps. For details, turn to “Amp models and effects” (page 17). - Page 10 TREBLE, MIDDLE, and BASS This trio of knobs allow you to dial in the exact amount of high, mid, and low fre- quencies. Also, as you’d expect (and hope!), the exact manner in which each one of these controls behaves and also interacts with the others is dependant on the amp model selected.
- Page 11 TAP (EDIT 2) and LED This button enables you to set the speed of a modulation-type effect (such as CHORUS or FLANGER) the delay time REVERB length; simply press the button twice at the desired interval. The LED blinks at the specified speed or time. HINT: To set the time to exactly match the tempo of a song, press the TAP button sev- eral times along with the song.
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Page 12: Rear Panel
WRITE button Use this button to save a new program into CH1 or CH2. Refer to “Storing your program” (page 14). 5. P OWER SWITCH When the power is on, the indicator located above the switch will be lit. B. Rear Panel AD15VT/AD30VT/AD50VT AD100VT AC power... - Page 13 This control lets you get that highly desirable, fat, warm sound of the Valvetronix power stage being driven hard (a common trait of all great valve power amps), at various levels. This will enable you to play comfortably in a small room or compro- mising your all-important tone.
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Page 14: About The Three Operating Modes
About the three operating modes he AD15VT/AD30VT/AD50VT/AD100VT contains eleven “preset programs.” To select one of these, enter Preset mode (which simply means, press the PRESET button) and turn the AMP selector. There are also two rewritable “channel programs” which you can select by press- ing the CH button or by using the optional VFS2 foot switch. -
Page 15: Manual Mode
WITCHING CHANNELS With either the CH1 or CH2 LED lit, press the CH switch. The channel will change each time you press the button, and the program stored in each channel will be recalled. (The physical settings of the top panel selector knobs and control knobs are ignored at this time.) HINT: If the optional VFS2 dual foot switch is connected to the rear panel, you can use it to switch programs. -
Page 16: Creating And Storing Your Own Program
Creating and storing your own program here are two ways you can do this; by tweaking an existing preset program that’s close to what you have in mind, or by starting from scratch. REATING YOUR OWN PROGRAM Let’s start from scratch. 1. -
Page 17: Adjusting The Noise Reduction
HINT: For details on the effects, refer to “Amp models and effects” (page 17). 8. When you’ve come up with a sound you like, store the program. NOTE: In Preset or Channel Select mode, the changes you made will be lost if you switch to a different program or Manual mode or turn off the power without storing the program first. -
Page 18: Storing Your Program
TORING YOUR PROGRAM When you’ve come up with a sound you like, you should store (write) the program. 1. Press the WRITE button. The CH1 or CH2 LED will blink. 2. Press the CH button to select the channel in which you want to store your program. -
Page 19: Restoring The Factory Settings
ESTORING THE FACTORY SETTINGS Here’s how you can restore the factory settings. NOTE: If you do this, the programs you saved in the channels will be completely erased, and will be reset to the factory settings. NOTE: Effect and noise reduction settings made in the Manual mode will also be erased. 1. -
Page 20: Using The Vfs2 Dual Foot Switch
Using the VFS2 dual foot switch f the optional VFS2 dual foot switch (sold separately*) is connected to the rear panel FOOT SW jack, you can use it to switch programs or turn effect bypass on/off. WITCHING THE CHANNEL PROGRAM Each time you press the VFS2’s left switch (switch 1), you’ll alternate between CH1 and CH2. -
Page 21: Amp Models And Effects
Amp models and effects In this section we’re going to talk about the eleven amp models and effects. MP MODELS hich amps did we painstakingly model for our selection of eleven? 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 22 Us Brits call ’em valves while our US cousins call ’em tubes ... as the saying goes: England and America are merely two countries divided by a common language! Anyway, call ’em what you will, these wondrous glass bottles lie at the tonal heart of each of our 11 models.
- Page 23 1. BOUTIQUE CL For this amp type, we modelled the Clean channel of a very rare, very expensive and respected 100 Watt head named the Overdrive Special. We auditioned sev- eral top-shelf boutique amps for this model but this amp was the clear winner. Its beautifully rounded low-end, delightfully transient mid-range attack and sweet tre- ble make it the perfect partner for single- coil pickups.
- Page 24 AC30’s new gutsy tone became an instantly recognisable signature sound of many major groups in the mid ’60S. VOX initially called this their “Brilliance Unit” but it quickly became known as “Top Boost.” When Top Boost was first introduced it was only avail- able as a retrofit back panel assembly.
- Page 25 Original’s valve compliment: rectifier, 4 x EL84s in power amp. 6. UK ’70s This is based on the “High Treble” channel of a 1971, 50 Watt, four input, all-valve head. This amp was chosen because the tone was incredibly rich and warm yet biting and distinct! As this amp has no master volume facility, the way to use it to its full potential is to crank the Volume.
- Page 26 8. UK MODERN This is modelled on the High Gain channel of a modern, all-tube 100 Watter. It com- bines a toneful high gain preamp stage with the unmistakable, “snarling” punch and girth the UK ’80s power stage offers. The result is a highly aggressive, tone-breath- ing monster capable of mondo-gain while retaining individual note definition.
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Page 27: Effects
FFECTS The AD15VT, AD30VT,AD50VT & AD100VT provide eleven of the most popular effects (some effects actually combine two effects). you can adjust the SPEED parameter of modulation effects or the TIME parameter of delay/reverb effects simply by pressing the TAP switch twice. In addition to using the EDIT 1 knob to adjust the most important parameters, you can make more detailed adjustments by holding down the TAP button or BYPASS button while turning the EDIT 1 knob. - Page 28 COMP Want to play a clean passage that needs to be nice, smooth, and even? Need a bit more sustain on a lead line? Then look no further; COMP is the effect for you. It’s modeled on a compressor pedal that is hugely popular due to the percussive clean sound it can pro- duce —...
- Page 29 FLANGER A model of a truly classic flanger that “unchained” a highly influential modern guitarist who many hail as the “godfather of two-handed tapping.” “SPEED” EDIT2 “SPEED” [TAP+EDIT 1] EDIT3 “RESONANCE” Adjusts the amount of resonance. [BYPASS+EDIT 1] TREMOLO This effect is based on the highly acclaimed tremolo circuit found in a BLACK 2x12. “SPEED”...
- Page 30 DELAY This is a model of one of the most respected analogue tape echo machines ever made. In the original the “echo” is produced by a playback head and the exact “delay time” is set by varying the motor speed. Many professionals prefer these “lo-fi” units because of the warm, dark echoes they produce.
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Page 31: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 1.The amp isn’t powering up when the POWER switch is ON. ➢ Is the power cable plugged into the AC power connector on the rear panel of the amp? ➢ Is the power cable plugged into an AC outlet? ➢... - Page 32 ➢ Check the settings of the GAIN, VOLUME, TREBLE, MIDDLE, and BASS con- trols. On certain amp types, if the TREBLE, MIDDLE, and BASS controls are all turned down, there will be little or no sound coming from the amp due to the way the circuit of the original works.
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Page 33: Specifications
100W RMS @ 8 ohms 1 x VOX original (8 inch 8 ohm) 1 x VOX original (10 inch 8 ohm) VOX original (12 inch, 8 ohm) made by Celestion Corporation x 1 VOX original (12 inch, 16 ohm) x 2 24-bit... -
Page 34: Programmer's Cheat Sheet
Programmer’s Cheat Sheet Wanna remember how you set up your favourite programs? Well this is the place to do it! Simply do as follows: Indicate where all the knobs are set by drawing a line in the empty circles. Indicate which MODULATION, DELAY & REVERB effects are being used by colouring in the relevant LED Don't forget to make notes on NR, TAP TEMPO and POWER LEVEL in the areas indicated! - Page 35 PROGRAM NAME: EDIT2[TAP+EDIT 1]: EDIT3[BYPASS+EDIT 1]: /TAP NOTE: PROGRAM NAME: EDIT2[TAP+EDIT 1]: EDIT3[BYPASS+EDIT 1]: /TAP NOTE: PROGRAM NAME: EDIT2[TAP+EDIT 1]: EDIT3[BYPASS+EDIT 1]: /TAP NOTE: NR ( POWER LEVEL NOISE REDUCTION NR ( POWER LEVEL NOISE REDUCTION NR ( POWER LEVEL NOISE REDUCTION...