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Location
Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction.
Power supply
Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC outlet of the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your unit is intended.
Interference with other electrical devices
Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.
Handling
To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.
Care
If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or cleaning compounds or flammable polishes.
Keep this manual
After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference.
Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment
Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment. If liquid gets into the equipment, it could cause a breakdown, fire, or electrical shock.
Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment. If something does slip into the equipment, unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet. Then contact your nearest Korg dealer or the store where the equipment was purchased.
THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA)
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
If items such as cables are included with this equipment, you must use those included items.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Notice regarding disposal (EU only)
If this symbol is shown on the product, manual, battery, or package, you must dispose of it in the correct manner to avoid harm to human health or damage to the environment. Contact your local administrative body for details on the correct disposal method. If the battery contains heavy metals in excess of the regulated amount, a chemical symbol is displayed below the symbol on the battery or battery package.
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.
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. Company names, product names, and names of formats etc. are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
* All product names and company names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
To ensure a long and trouble-free relationship with your StompLab, please read this manual carefully. When you've finished reading this manual, please keep it for future reference.
Main features
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This section explains the buttons and connectors on the StompLab II B's front and rear panels.
Do not mix new batteries and used batteries or different types of batteries together.
If the battery level becomes low, noise may be generated.
Be sure to connect all cables with the power turned off. If you fail to use caution when connecting cables, you could damage your bass amp or speaker system, or cause other malfunctions.
The StompLab has an Auto Power-Off function that automatically turns off the power when one hour has elapsed since the most recent user input. If the auto power-off function is activated, power will not be restored even if a button or pedal is used. Turn the power on again.
Even if there hasn't been any user input, the Auto Power-Off function will not engage if there is audio input present at the input jack.
The Auto Power-Off function is enabled as the factory default.
While holding down the EDIT button and Program DOWN pedal, turn the power on.
After "AP" is indicated, the program/value display will indicate "En."
While holding down the EDIT button and Program UP pedal, turn the power on.
After "AP" is indicated, the program/value display will indicate "dS."
The setting to enable or disable the auto power-off function is saved even when the power is turned off.
The Program select mode is where you can select and perform with programs.
Settings for each effect are collectively called a "program." The StompLab has 120 programs. These programs include 100 programs that are preset programs (00–99) and cannot be overwritten and 20 programs that are user programs (U0–U9, u0–u9) that can be overwritten. The 100 preset programs are divided in 10 categories with 10 programs each.
The target function (volume, effect parameter) of the expression pedal is set for each program. By rocking the pedal up or down during a performance, the tone and volume will be changed accordingly.
For programs where the target function of the expression pedal is other than volume, the target function of the effect will turn off when the pedal is pressed strongly and the expression pedal LED will turn off. If the pedal is pressed strongly again, the effect of the target function will turn on and the expression pedal LED will light up.
When volume is set as the target function of the expression pedal, volume of the program will be set according to the current position of the pedal. For target functions other than the volume, the tone of the program cannot be changed until the expression pedal is used after the program is switched.
HINT: Set the [AMP/DRIVE] LEVEL as the target function when the volume is controlled by the expression pedal as it is controlled by the volume pedal and when the program volume does not change until the pedal is used after the program is switched.
Bypass (which turns off all effects including noise reduction) and Mute (which mutes the StompLabs output) are convenient functions to use while you're adjusting your bass amp, tuning during a live performance, or switching basses. Here's how to use Bypass or Mute.
Simultaneously press the Program UP and Program DOWN pedals; all effects will be bypassed. At this time, the program/ value display will indicate " – – ".
Simultaneously press and hold down the Program UP and Program DOWN pedals for about one second and the output will be muted. At this time, the program/value display will indicate " _ _ ".
When bypassed or muted, the Auto Chromatic Tuner will be active. To cancel the bypass or mute function, press the Program UP or Program DOWN pedal (this will not change the program).
The StompLab has a built-in Auto Chromatic Tuner. You can calibrate the reference pitch (the note "A") of the tuner in a range of 438Hz–445Hz.
Note name | C | C# | D | D# | E | F | F# | G | G# | A | A# | B |
Display |
You can adjust the reference pitch of the internal tuner (piano center frequency A). You can calibrate this reference pitch in a range of 438Hz–445Hz.
When you turn off the power, the calibration adjustment that you made will be discarded and the StompLab will automatically be set to 440Hz.
The Edit mode is where you can set the effects that are used in each category, such as [PDL] (PEDAL), [AMP/DR] (AMP/DRIVE), [CAB] (CABINET), [NR] (NOISE REDUCTION), [MOD] (MODULATION), [DLY] (DELAY) and [REV] (REVERB).
The VOLUME PEDAL can be used when the target function of the expression pedal is set to VOLUME. ("Assigning volume to the pedal")
Selecting effects and adjusting the parameters - [PDL], [AMP/DR], [CAB], [NR], [MOD], [DLY], [REV]
Select an effect to use in each category and set the parameter.
[Lo/Hi] and [Mid] are part of the [AMP/DR] parameter. If [AMP/DR] is turned off, the effect will be disabled. Also, you can set the volume level of the program with the [AMP/DR] VALUE 2 knob (LEVEL).
For noise reduction, select [NR] with the CATEGORY selector and adjust the sensitivity with the VALUE 1 knob. Adjust the noise reduction sensitivity so that you don't hear noise (hiss) when you're not playing your bass. Depending on the bass that you're using, sustained notes may be cut off if you raise the noise reduction value excessively. This parameter should be adjusted so notes ring out naturally.
Assigning parameters to the pedal
To assign parameters to the pedal, set them in the edit mode.
If the effect parameter is set as the target function of the expression pedal, the effect of the target function will turn on automatically.
If the effect parameter that is set as the target function of the expression pedal is selected and the pedal setting button is pressed, "--" will appear briefly on the program/ value display and the expression pedal will not have a target function.
Assigning volume to the pedal
To assign volume to the expression pedal, press the pedal setting button after the master volume ([GBL] VALUE2) appears on the program/value display. "CP" will appear briefly on the program/value display and the volume can be changed by using the expression pedal.
Setting the range of the parameter that will be used by the pedal
Set the range of the effect parameter that will be used by the expression pedal in the pedal setting mode.
The set range will return to the previous setting if they are not saved when the program is switched or when the power is turned off.
If the program is saved after using the expression pedal, the position of the expression pedal (inclined) will be saved as the set value.
The following values cannot be saved.
To control the volume with the pedal, assign the master level ([GBL] VALUE 2). To control the input levels of the reverb and delay effects, assign MIX parameters ([DLY] VALUE 2 and [REV] VALUE 2).
When a target function of the effect pedal is not available, "- -" appears briefly on the program/parameter display and the pedal cannot be set.
Effect/parameter type and parameter value display
In the Edit mode you can switch the effect names or the VALUE pedals. The tuner LED will light up when the effect name is 1 and VALUE 2 values indicated with the Program UP/DOWN indicated, the tuner center LED will light up when VALUE 1 is indicated and the tuner # LED will light up when VALUE 2 is indicated.
Checking the values saved in a program (Original Value)
The Original Value LED in the program/value display lets you check the parameter values of a saved program. When you use the knob or buttons to modify the value of a parameter, the Original Value LED will light up when that value matches the value that's already been saved in the program (i.e., the original value).
In Program select mode, the Original Value LED will light up if the values of all parameters match the values that are saved in the program.
Here's how to save (write) a sound that you've created.
If you switch to a different program in Program mode or turn off the power without writing your settings into memory, the changes that you made will be lost.
The newly saved program will overwrite (i.e., replace) the existing settings, so the previous program in that location will be lost.
To cancel saving the program, select a category other than [WRITE] with the CATEGORY selector.
You can set the type of device that you'll be connecting to the OUTPUT/ PHONES jack and the master volume of the StompLab.
These settings are common settings for all programs. The type of device setting will be saved when the power is turned off. When the power is turned off, the master volume will be initialized at 7.0.
If the minimum and maximum values of the parameter are assigned as the minimum and maximum values of the expression pedal, but the effect or volume fails to reach the maximum (or minimum) setting when the expression pedal is fully advanced (or returned), you can adjust the sensitivity of the expression pedal as follows so that it will function optimally.
When adjusting the sensitivity, you must use the expression pedal with your foot; in some cases, it may not be possible to adjust the pedal sensitivity if you use it with your hand.
If you are repeatedly unsuccessful in adjusting the sensitivity, it is possible that the StompLab has malfunctioned. Please contact your local VOX dealer.
Here's how to restore (reload) the StompLab's programs back to the original factory preset programs.
When you perform this operation, all of the programs you created and stored inside the StompLab will be erased, and replaced by the factory programs.
Never turn off the power while reloading.
If you suspect a malfunction, please check the following points. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact a nearby dealer.
Number of effects: | Pedal types: 9 Amp/Drive Models: 18 Cabinet Models: 12 Modulation types: 9 Delay types: 8 Reverb types: 3 Noise Reduction: 1 Volume Pedal: 1 |
Number of programs: | 120 (20 user/100 preset) |
Audio input: | INPUT (mono) |
Audio output: | OUTPUT/PHONES (stereo) |
Signal processing: | A/D conversion: 24 bit D/A conversion: 24 bit |
Tuner: | Detection range: A0–E6 |
Calibration: | A=438 – 445 Hz |
Power supply: | Four alkaline AA batteries or DC9V AC adapter (separately sold) |
Battery life | 7.5 hours (using four alkaline AA batteries) |
Dimensions (W X D X H): | 207 X 125 X 64mm / 8.15" X 4.92" X 2.52" |
Weight: | 780 g / 1.72 oz. |
Included items: | Owner's manual, four AA-size batteries |
Options (separately sold): | DC9V AC adapter |
* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improvement.
: Parameters that can be controlled by the pedal.
PDL (PEDAL)
Effect | Display | VALUE 1 | VALUE 2 | ||
COMP | Co | SENS* | 0...10 | LEVEL | 0...10 |
EXCITER | EC | FREQ | 0...10 | EFFECT* | 0...10 |
WAH | WH | MANUAL* | 0...10 | TYPE (V847/V845) | 1/2 |
AUTO WAH | AW | SENS/POLARITY | 0...10 (up), 0...10 (down) | RESONANCE* | 0...10 |
BRN OCTAVE | oC | DIRECT | 0...10 | EFFECT* | 0...10 |
ACOUSTIC | AC | TONE* | 0...10 | --- | |
U-VIBE | Uv | SPEED* | 0.1...10 | DEPTH | 0...10 |
TONE | to | TONE* | 0...10 | --- | --- |
RING MOD | rM | MANUAL* | 0...10 | BALANCE | 0...10 |
AMP/DR (AMP/DRIVE), Lo/Hi, Mid
AMP/DRIVE | Lo/Hi | Mid | |||||||||||
Effect | Display | VALUE 1 | VALUE 2 | VALUE 1 | VALUE 2 | VALUE 1 | VALUE 2 | ||||||
C(Clean) | C1...C7 | LIMITER SENS* | 0...10 | LEVEL | 0...10 | LO | 0...10 | HI | 0...10 | MID | 0...10 | MID fc | 0...10 |
o(Overdrive) | o1...o3 | GAIN* | 0...10 | 0...10 | 0...10 | 0...10 | 0...10 | 0...10 | |||||
d(Distortion) | d1...d4 | 0...10 | 0...10 | 0...10 | 0...10 | 0...10 | DIRECT | 0...10 | |||||
F(Fuzz) | F1...F4 | 0...10 | 0...10 | 0...10 | 0...10 | 0...10 | 0...10 |
AMP Model
AMP MODEL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
C(Clean) | VALVE 1 | VALVE 2 | CLASSIC | SCOOPED | LA STUDIO | GOLD PANEL | JAZZ |
o(OverDrive) | STUDIO | AC100 | UK MAJOR |
Drive
DRIVE MODEL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
d(Drive) | TUBE OD | FAT DIST | ORANGE DIST | SHRED DIST |
F(Fuzz) | FUZZ | OCTA FUZZ | TECHNO FUZZ | CRUSHER |
CAB (CABINET)
Effect | Display | VALUE 1 | |
LA 4x10 | L1 | --- | --- |
LA 1x18 | L2 | --- | --- |
METAL 4x10 | ML | --- | --- |
UK 4x12 | U1 | --- | --- |
UK 4x15 | U2 | --- | --- |
CLASSIC 8x10 | CL | --- | --- |
MODERN 4x10 | Mo | --- | --- |
STUDIO 1x15 | St | --- | --- |
JAZZ 1x15 | JA | --- | --- |
AC 2x15 | AC | --- | --- |
COMBI | Co | --- | --- |
CUSTOM | CU | CHARACTER | 0...20 |
MOD (MODULATION)
Effect | Display | VALUE 1 | VALUE 2 | ||
CE CHORUS | CH | SPEED* | 0.1...10 | DEPTH | 0...10 |
MULTI CHORUS | MC | SPEED* | 0.1...10 | DEPTH | 0...10 |
FLANGER | FL | SPEED* | 0.1...10 | RESONANCE | 0...10 |
ORG PHASE | PH | SPEED* | 0.1...10 | RESONANCE | 0...10 |
TWIN TREM | tr | SPEED* | 0.1...10 | DEPTH | 0...10 |
G4 ROTARY | ro | SPEED* | 0.1...10 | DEPTH | 0...10 |
PITCH SHIFT | Pt | PITCH* | -12...0, dt, 1...12 | BALANCE | 0...10 |
FILTRON1 (AUTO) | F1 | SENS/POLARITY | 0...10 (up), 0...10 (down) | RESONANCE* | 0...10 |
FILTRON2 (MANUAL) | F2 | MANUAL* | 0...10 | RESONANCE | 0...10 |
DLY (DELAY)
Effect | Display | VALUE 1 | VALUE 2 | ||
ANALOG DELAY 1 | A1 | TIME | 0.1...10 | MIX* | 0...10 |
ANALOG DELAY 2 | A2 | TIME | 0.1...10 | MIX* | 0...10 |
ANALOG DELAY 3 | A3 | TIME | 0.1...10 | MIX* | 0...10 |
ANALOG DELAY 4 | A4 | TIME | 0.1...10 | MIX* | 0...10 |
ECHO 1 | E1 | TIME | 0.1...10 | MIX* | 0...10 |
ECHO 2 | E2 | TIME | 0.1...10 | MIX* | 0...10 |
ECHO 3 | E3 | TIME | 0.1...10 | MIX* | 0...10 |
ECHO 4 | E4 | TIME | 0.1...10 | MIX* | 0...10 |
For ANALOG DELAY (1-4) and ECHO (1-4), the feedback volume may vary. The feedback volume will be larger as the number increases.
REV (REVERB)
Effect | Display | VALUE 1 | VALUE 2 | ||
ROOM | rM | TIME | 0.1...10 | MIX* | 0...10 |
SPRING | SP | TIME | 0.1...10 | MIX* | 0...10 |
HALL | HL | TIME | 0.1...10 | MIX* | 0...10 |
NR (NOISE REDUCTION)
Effect | Display | VALUE 1 | |
NR | nr | SENS | 0...10 |
GBL (GLOBAL)
Display | VALUE 1 | VALUE 2 | |||
GLOBAL | GL | OUTPUT SEL | AP, Ln | MASTER LEVEL | 0...10 |
VOX AMPLIFICATION LTD.
1 Harrison Close, Knowlhill, Milton Keyes, MK5 8PA, UK
http://www.voxamps.com
© 2012 VOX AMPLIFICATION LTD.
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