Vox Valvetronix ToneLab LE Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Vox Manuals
  4. Music Equipment
  5. Valvetronix ToneLab LE
  6. Owner's manual
Vox Valvetronix ToneLab LE Owner's Manual

Vox Valvetronix ToneLab LE Owner's Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for Valvetronix ToneLab LE:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Owner's Manual
E 1

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Valvetronix ToneLab LE and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Vox Valvetronix ToneLab LE

Summary of Contents for Vox Valvetronix ToneLab LE

  • Page 1 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 2 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 December 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) Also, CE mark which is attached to our company's products of Battery operated apparatus means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC)

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Quick Start ..........6 Setup .
  • Page 5 Changing the connection order of the Effects (CHAIN) ..... . . 25 Using the Three-band Equalizer ........25 Naming a Program.

  • Page 6: Quick Start

    Quick Start A GUIDE FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO PLAY GUITAR FIRST, AND READ THE MANUAL LATER! Yep, we know. You'd rather be playing guitar than reading this manual. Who wouldn't? I know I would so here's a "Quick Start to get you up and running without delay (pun intended). First we'll get started by trying out ToneLab LES programs and then we'll explain how to use the various controls and knobs to create your own sounds.

  • Page 7: Listen To The Programs Switching Effects On/Off

    LISTEN TO THE PROGRAMS 8. Use the BANK UP DOWN switches (5.1) to select a bank 1-30. 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).
  • Page 8 HINT: If you want to replicate the sound of the original amp, set [VR GAIN] to the maximum setting on vintage-type models that do not have a master volume control (i.e. AC15, AC15TB, AC30, AC30TB, UK BLUES, UK 68P, BLACK 2x12, TWEED 1x12 and TWEED 4x10).

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction WELCOME ABOARD! Many thanks for adding the VOX Valvetronix ToneLab LE to your sonic arsenal. We're sure it'll give you countless hours of great guitar tones that will feel as good as they sound! To maximize your chances of enjoying a long and happy relationship with your ToneLab LE, please read this manual at least once, and (as they say), "use the product as directed".

  • Page 10: Valve Reactor Technology

    VALVE REACTOR TECHNOLOGY THE POWER (AMP) AND THE GLORY! Valve Reactor technology was first used on the critically acclaimed VOX AD60/120VT Valvetronix amps. The Valve Reactor circuitry in ToneLab LE however has been tuned-up especially for live performance. Since conventional modelling effects for line recording are not used directly with a speaker, they do not include a power amp circuit, output transformer, or speaker.

  • Page 11: An Overview Of Tonelab Le

    AN OVERVIEW OF TONELAB LE Let's talk about how ToneLab LE is structured SIGNAL ROUTE When you plug into Tone Lab LE the signal passes through the following stages. You might want to glance at the explanations in "A Guitarist's Guided Panel Tour" (p.12) while you read this section.

  • 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. THE TOP PANEL [1] MODEL SELECT SECTION Here you can select the model of amp, cabinet and effect models. 1.1 MODEL select buttons Use these when selecting the effect category you want to edit with value knobs 1-6, and when switching effects on/off.
  • Page 13 1.5 AMP selector, select button This lets you select from sixteen types of classic amp models, including the legendary VOX AC30TBX. (For details, see p. 27). When you turn the AMP selector, the AMP select button will blink, and you can use value knobs 1-6 to adjust its parameters.

  • Page 14: Edit Section

    [2] EDIT SECTION 2.1 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 currently adjusting. 2.2 Value knobs 1-6 Use these to adjust the parameters of the effects or amp model.

  • Page 15: Setting/Global Section

    [4] SETTING/GLOBAL SECTION 4.1 EXP-CTL-CHAIN button Use this button to make expression pedal or control switch settings. Alternatively, use this button to change the chain setting, that is, the connection order of the modulation, delay. and reverb effects. Use value knobs 1-3 to edit the expression pedal target parameter and the control range parameter. Use value knobs 4-5 to edit the control switch target parameter and the FACTOR parameter.

  • Page 16: Bank/Program/Select Section

    [5] BANK/PROGRAM/SELECT SECTION 5.1 BANK UP/DOWN switches In Program Select mode, press BANK UP to increment the bank by one, or BANK DOWN to decrement it by one. In Program Select mode, press and hold down BANK UP to enter Effect On/Off mode. The LED in the upper left of the switch lights up green.

  • Page 17: Effect Control Section

    [6] EFFECT CONTROL SECTION 6.1 CONTROL switch This switch controls the effect function specified by the Control switch target parameter. 6.2 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).

  • Page 18: Rear Panel

    REAR PANEL [7] REAR PANEL SECTION 7.1 Valve Tone Lab LE contains a 12AX7 (ECC83) valve ("vacuum tube"). NOTE: The valve cover or the valve may break if either is subjected to impact. If the valve cover breaks, please have it replaced. Failure to replace a damaged valve cover may lead to the valve itself becoming damaged.

  • Page 19: Setup

    Setup NOTE: You must turn off the power of all your equipment before you make connections. If you ignore this warning, you may damage your speaker system or experience malfunctions! BASIC CONNECTIONS 1. Use audio cables to connect ToneLab LE's OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks (7.6) to a mixer/recorder or guitar amp. If desired, you can also connect an external effect processor.

  • Page 20: Using The S/Pdif Connector

    7. To adjust the volume, turn up your amp or mixer and ToneLab LE's rear panel LEVEL knob to a desired level (7.7). NOTE: Since ToneLab LE uses an actual valve (vacuum tube), it will produce no sound for several seconds until the valve warms up.

  • Page 21: Output Settings

    OUTPUT SETTINGS Here's how to specify whether you're connecting Tone Lab 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

    Playing ToneLab LE PROGRAM SELECT 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 pre-set programs. (Banks 11-20 and 21-30 contain the same pre-set programs as banks 1-10.) In order to select programs, you need to be in Program Select mode.

  • Page 23: Activating Or Deactivating The Key Lock Function

    ACTIVATING OR DEACTIVATING THE KEY LOCK 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". CREATING YOUR OWN PROGRAM TWEAKING AN EXISTING PROGRAM 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- 6 to adjust the sound.

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

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

  • Page 26: Naming A Program

    NAMING A PROGRAM Here's how you can name a program. NOTE: The program name is saved as part of each program. If you switch to a different program or turn off the power before you save, your settings will be lost. 1.

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

    Explanations of the Amp, Just so you know, the amps we modelled that don't Cabinet and Effect Types have individual controls for Treble, Middle and Bass are: This section explains ToneLab LE's amp models, pedal ORGINAL TONE CONTROLS effects, cabinet models, modulation, delay, and AC15 Top Cut &...
  • Page 28 This controls the level of the patented Valve Reactor Technology - a modelling final mix and allows you to balance all your breakthrough that is unique to VOX and infuses our programmed amp sounds to each other. critically acclaimed Valvetronix range of amps with life and feel.
  • Page 29 AC15 This is based on the "High Treble" channel of a 4 model. In trademark VOX fashion, our AC15TBX model input, 1968, 50 Watt, all-valve head. It doesn't oozes clean tones that "Jangle" and "chime," while its...
  • Page 30 8. UK '90S 13. BOUTIQUE CL (BTQ CL) This model is based on the "lead" channel of a 100 For this amp, we styled the clean channel of another Watt, dual channel head that is capable of so much very expensive, hand-wired, custom amp made by the preamp distortion it houses a Gain control that goes same boutique builder as BOUTIQUE OD all the way up to 20! This amp replaced UK '80s and...

  • Page 31: Cabinet Models

    15. TWEED 1X12 (TWD 1X12) B. CABINET MODELS The TWEED 1x12, 18 Watt, all-tube combo is the very Now let's look at the CABINET models: essence of simplicity with a Volume knob and a single Tone control. This Tone control is merely a treble cut CABINET AND SPEAKER ACCURACY and boost, and its behaviour can be mimicked by using the ToneLab LE's TREBLE, MIDDLE and BASS EQ...

  • Page 32: What Goes With What

    7. VOX AC30 (AC30) AMP MODEL HISTORICALLY CORRECT CABINET MODEL These original 2x12" VOX Blue Alnicos are wired in TWEED 1x12 TWEED 1x12 series for 16 Ohms, and add even more of that great TWEED 4x10 TWEED 4x10 VOX tone.
  • Page 33 NOTE: Product names appearing in this manual are trademarks of their respective owners, which are not associated or affiliated with VOX in any way, (except for VOX of course!). Names and descriptions of these products are provided only for the purpose of identifying specific products that were studied by VOX in the course of developing this product.

  • Page 34: Pedal Effects

    ACOUSTIC 0.0 - 10 1.0 - 10 1.0 - 10 1/2/3/4 CLOSE OPEN MANUAL TYPE ORDER VOX WAH 1.0 - 10 1.0 - 10 1.0 - 10 847 / 848 PrE / PoS SPEED DEPTH U-VIBE 1.0 - 10 0.0 - 10 0.0 - 10...
  • Page 35 3. VOX WAH * Adjusts the modulation speed. [2] "DEPTH" 0.0 - 10.0 This effect is modelled on two legendary VOX wah * Adjusts the modulation depth. pedals; the V847 and the V848 Clyde McCoy model. [3I “RESO” 0.0 - 10.0 Thanks to their unique "throaty"...
  • Page 36 * Adjusts the low-range volume level. This pedal effect is modelled after a built-in treble 15. FUZZ booster that was designed with the VOX VBM-1 specifically in mind. It is a great way of adding Retro, rude "n" raw...get the picture!? The name says "teeth”...

  • Page 37: Modulation (Mod) Effects

    D. MODULATION EFFECTS 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 control from an expression pedal. SPEED DEPTH MANUAL MODE CLASSIC CHORUS 0.100–10.00 0.0 –...
  • Page 38 Stereo ln/Stereo Out 1 (Mode: P1, P2, P3). 1/2. S1: PHASER 1/2 are connected in series. This is a chorus model unique to VOX. It provides two S2: PHASER 1/2 are connected in series and their chorus units, CHORUS 1 and CHORUS 2, and lets you...
  • Page 39 6. TEXTREM [4] "TRACKING" 10 - 150 [ms] Adjusts the tracking of the pitch shifter (i.e. Stereo In/Stereo Out 2 how closely it will follow). Shorter settings This models the popular tremolo circuit that's built are effective if the PITCH setting is close to into the BLACK 2x12 model.
  • Page 40 11. TALK M 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 EFFECTS 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 control from the expression pedal. TIME FEEDBACK TONE LODAMP ECHOPLUS 26~2000[ms] 0.0 ~ 10.0...
  • Page 42 2. MULTI HEAD (MULTI HD) 5. SWEEP DELAY (SWEEP DL) Mono In/Mono Out 1 Mono In/Mono Out 1 This is a model of a tape echo unit boasting three This also models the SDD-3000. Here you can use the playback heads. The echo from each head has its own envelope of your guitar signal to control the DELAY feedback loop, letting you create warm and complex TIME, and by setting a short TIME and raising the...
  • 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 EFFECTS 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 control from an expression pedal. TIME LO DAMP HI DAMP PRE DELAY- SLAP...
  • Page 45 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. 8. ROOM. [1] "TIME". 1.0 - 10.0 Mono In/Stereo Out 1 * Sets the reverb time, which will differ This models the reverberation of a typical room, with depending on the reverb type.

  • Page 46: Tuner (Bypass, Mute)

    Tuner 4. Watch the meter, and tune your guitar. (Bypass, Mute) For your convenience, ToneLab LE contains an automatic chromatic tuner. The frequency of the middle "A" reference pitch can be adjusted (calibrated) over a range of 438 Hz - 445 Hz. TUNING PROCEDURE HINT: Pressing the EXIT/TUNE button while the name display is indicating a program name will activate the...

  • Page 47: Using The Expression Pedals

    "--OFF--". (However, "A/*****", "D/INPUT", and of the target range. "R/INPUT" are exceptions.) HINT: If you've set the PEDAL effect type to "VOX NOTE: If you change the effect type of a parameter WAH", the "P/MANUAL" (wah position) will that is assigned to an expression target (i.e., automatically be assigned to expression.

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

    NOTE: Unlike other parameters, the PITCH parameter EXPRESSION PEDAL CONTROL is not edited (while the tone is affected) when INITIALIZATION SETTINGS (EXPINIT) you control it from an expression pedal. This is so that the pitch will change smoothly even 1. Press the GLOBAL button, then the ► button. The when MIN and MAX are set to values that are "INIT"...

  • Page 49: Control Switch Settings

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

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Sensitivity Of The Pedal

    EXP MAX. Repeat the procedure from step 3. NOTE: If you are still unable to adjust the sensitivity after repeated attempts, it is possible that ToneLab LE has malfunctioned. Please contact your dealer or Vox authorized service center.

  • Page 51: Control Via Midi

    Control via MIDI MIDI 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 connect two or more MIDI devices, performance data can be exchanged between the devices, even if they were made by different manufacturers.

  • Page 52: Control Change (Global "Cchg Vo")

    to switch programs. Similarly, when ToneLab LE The controllers will be selected in the following receives a program change message, its program will order. switch automatically. Here's how you can specify "EXP PDL" Expression pedal control whether a program change message will be "CTRL PDL"...

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

    "OFF": Parameter change messages will not be "DUMP CUR" (Dump current program data): The data transmitted. of the currently selected program will be dumped. If you are editing the program (and have not yet "On": Parameter change messages will be saved it), the current settings will be transmitted.

  • Page 54: Restoring The Factory Preset Programs

    If this does not resolve the shipped from the factory. problem, please contact your dealer or Vox authorized service center. NOTE: Executing this procedure will erase all the programs you created and saved in ToneLab 1.

  • Page 55: Specifications

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

  • Page 56: Midi Implementation Chart

    *2: "AMP CTRL" and "CAB CTRL" can be received but cannot be transmitted. ○ Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO : Yes Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO X: No Consult your local VOX distributor for more information on MIDI Implementation. 56/57...
  • Page 57 Index REVERB Effects 44 GAIN 27 Numerics S/PDIF connector 20 0dB 20 Silent Tuning mode 46 Key Lock 23 Sound Editor 9, 52 amp model 28 speaker 31 Ln1 21 AMP Models 27 SYEX OUT 52 Ln2 21 AMP/LINE 21 AP1 21 Three-band Equalizer 25 AP2 21...
  • Page 58 Please also retain your receipt as proof of purchase otherwise your product may be disqualified from the manufacturer's or distributor's warranty. VOX AMPLIFICATION LTD. 9 Newmarket Court, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 OAU, UK http://www.voxamps.co.uk/ 2006 VOX AMPLIFICATION LTD.

Table of Contents