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Tuning procedure ............. 29 Rear panel ................8 Switching tuning mode ............. 30 Making connections..........9 Calibrating the tuner............30 Trying out the ToneLab EX ........10 Using the expression pedal for control ....31 Performance modes ............10 Expression pedal settings ..........31 Creating your own sounds........12 Assigning a function to ...
Introduction • You can assign any of the eleven stand alone pedals and ad‐ just various parameters using the control knobs in the amp Thank you for purchasing the VOX ToneLab EX Modeling section. In this way, the ToneLab EX enables you to create Effect Processor. complex, pro‐level sounds featuring abundant effects. In order to get the most out of your new gear, please read this • The expression pedal lets you control wah, volume, or owner’s manual carefully and use the product as directed. many other parameters with your foot – a great asset dur‐ Keep the owner’s manual in a safe place for future reference. ing live performance. Main features • The Quick Assign function makes it easy to assign parame‐ ters or other functions to the expression pedal. • The ToneLab EX features a power amp circuit that uses a ...
Panel Tour 1. Amp section Here youʹll create settings for the amp model and stand alone (Top and rear panels) pedal. For details on each effect, refer to “Amp models” (p. 15) and Here we’ll introduce you to the switches, controls, and con‐ “stand alone pedals” (p. 22). nections on the ToneLab EX’s top panel. NOTE: You cannot use the amp model and stand alone pedal Top panel simultaneously. If you turn one of them on, the other will turn off. a. AMPS bank select switch and LED Use this to switch the bank, or to turn the amp model on/off. Each time you press the switch, the bank will cycle between STANDARD, SPECIAL, CUSTOM, STANDARD... The color of the LED will indicate the bank that’s selected. • STANDARD: green • SPECIAL: orange • CUSTOM: red The LED will be lit‐up if the amp model is on. By holding down this switch for about one second you can switch the ...
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b. STAND ALONE PEDALS switch and LED d. AMPS/STAND ALONE PEDALS selector Use this to turn the stand alone pedal on/off. This selects the amp model or the stand alone pedal. The LED will be lit‐up if the stand alone pedal is on. The type you select will determine the response of the gain c. CABINET ON/OFF switch and LED circuit and tone controls, and the order in which they are located in the circuit. This turns the cabinet model on/off. The LED will be lit if the If the amp model and stand alone pedals are turned off, rotating cabinet model is on. this selector will turn the amp model or stand alone pedal on. By entering the OPTION parameter setting mode you can set e. GAIN control parameters for the cabinet model. This adjusts the gain of the selected amp model or stand The OPTION parameter setting mode alone pedal. To enter the OPTION parameter setting mode, hold down the ...
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3. Program Select/Tuner/Stereo Speakers section reverb in the mix. If you turn the knob all the way to the left, the reverb effect will be turned off. In the OPTION parameter setting mode, this control knob enables you to adjust the Total Equalizer Low. For details on each effect, refer to “Reverb types” (p. 29) h. VOLUME control This adjusts the volume of the program. In the OPTION parameter setting mode, it enables you to select Trim. HINT: You can adjust the volume of the program even when the amp model is turned off. a. Program 1–4 pedals and LED 2.Bank select section In program select mode, these pedals enable you to select a pro‐ gram from a bank (p. 10, “Trying out the ToneLab EX”). If you a. BANK UP/DOWN pedals select a program, a program LED that corresponds to the selected ...
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5. Pedal 2 section b. TUNER LED These lights are used for tuning (p. 29, “Tuner”). Here you can adjust the settings for the pedal 2 effects. When you’re using the tuner, the LEDs will indicate the tun‐ For details on each effect, refer to “Pedal 2” (p. 24). ing status. a. PEDAL 2 ON/OFF switch c. Stereo speakers and LED You can listen to the sound output from the built‐in stereo This turns the pedal 2 effect speakers. To adjust the volume level, use the SPEAKER on/off. The LED will be lit if LEVEL control on the rear panel (p. 8). the pedal 2 effect is on. NOTE: The speakers will be muted when a cable is connected b. PEDAL 2 selector to the OUTPUT/PHONES jack. This selects the pedal 2 type. NOTE: Some programs (especially those with an emphasized If the pedal 2 effect is turned low range) may cause the sound from the speakers to off, turning this selector will ...
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7. Delay section b. MODULATION selector This selects the modulation type. Here you can adjust the settings for the If the modulation effect is off, rotating this selector will turn delay effect. the modulation effect on. For details on each effect, refer to “Delay c. EDIT knob types” (p. 28) This adjusts the parameters of each effect. a. DELAY ON/OFF switch and LED You can use this knob to adjust two different parameters, EDIT 1 This switch turns the delay effect on/off. or EDIT 2. The specific parameters that are adjusted will depend The LED will be lit if the effect is on. on the selected effect. For details, refer to “Modulation” (p. 25). b. DELAY knob • EDIT 1: turn the EDIT knob Rotating this knob enables you to select the delay type or • EDIT 2: hold down the TAP switch and turn the EDIT knob adjust the delay level. d. TAP switch and LED If the delay effect is turned off, rotating this selector will turn ...
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8.Setting/Display section d. Quick Assign LED This will light when the Quick Assign function is available, a. Bank/Value display and will blink when you’re specifying the variable range of This display usually indicates a the expression pedal. bank number. When youʹre using e. EXPRESSION switch the tuner, it indicates a note name. This lets you specify the maximum value and minimum While you are selecting a bank, the value of the parameter that’s assigned to the pedal. For bank number will blink. details, refer to “Expression pedal minimum and maximum When you’re editing a parameter, values” (p. 32). this shows the parameter value that you’re editing. If the Quick Assign LED is lit, holding down this switch for If the parameter value matches the original value, the decimal approximately two seconds will assign a effect parameter to point segment in the lower right of the LED will momentarily the expression pedal (p. 31, “Assigning a function to the light up (p. 13, “Parameter original value indication”). expression pedal (Quick Assign)”). In Stomp Box Mode, the“ ” indicator will appear on the 9. Expression pedal section Bank/Value display (p. 11). b.
Rear panel 5. ON/STANDBY switch This turns the power on or off (STANDBY). 6. INPUT connector Connect your guitar cable here. 7. AUX IN jack 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 This is a stereo mini‐jack where you can connect the output (analog output) of an audio device. 1. SPEAKER LEVEL knob You can connect a CD or MP3 player here, and play along on your guitar while listening to your favorite songs. To adjust This adjusts the output level of the built‐in stereo speakers. the volume, use the controls of the connected device. NOTE: The speakers will be muted when a cable is connected to the OUTPUT/PHONES jack. 8. OUTPUT/PHONES jack Connect your guitar amp, mixer, or headphones here. This 2.
1. Set the AMP/LINE switch appropriately for the type of de‐ • F: Use this setting if the output is connected to a typical vice you’ll be connecting to the OUTPUT/PHONES jack. clean‐sounding US‐made open‐backed combo amp. Set the AMP/LINE switch as follows. • M: Use this setting if the output is connected to a higher AMP (VOX, F, M) gain stack‐type amp such as a 4x12 closed‐back cabinet. If you’re connecting a guitar amp, choose the VOX, F, or M LINE setting. This setting will compensate the output from the Use this setting if the output is connected to your guitar amp model as necessary. However, compensation will not amp’s power amp, to an audio system, mixer, or recorder, be applied if the amp model is off or the stand alone pedal or to headphones, or if the ToneLab EXʹs built‐in speakers is selected. are used. When LINE is selected, you can use Total Equal‐ • VOX: Use this setting if the output is connected to an izer. Adjust the output sound in OPTION parameter set‐ amp that has a distinctive mid‐range such as the AC30 ting mode (p. 14, “Using Total Equalizer”). open‐backed combo amp made by the VOX Corporation.
NOTE: Before connecting the ToneLab EX, lower the vol‐ suitable level. ume level of your guitar amp or mixer. NOTE: The ToneLab EX uses a vacuum tube, so it may take The OUTPUT/PHONES is equipped with a stereo output a few seconds for the vacuum tube to warm up, and jack. Use a stereo (TRS) cable to enjoy listening to or re‐ for the ToneLab EX to produce sound. cording with your ToneLab EX in stereo. If your amplifier or mixer has only mono inputs, you can Trying out the ToneLab EX purchase a cable that has a stereo plug on one end, and two mono plugs (Left and Right) on the other. The ToneLab EX has a total of two hundred programs, con‐ Connecting a mono cable to the OUTPUT/PHONES jack sisting of rewritable user programs (Banks 1–25 x 4) and pre‐ will only pick up the sound from Left channel. set programs (Banks 26–50 x 4). 3. Set the LEVEL knob and SPEAKER LEVEL knob on the Performance modes rear panel to “0” by turning the knob all the way to the left ...
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Program Select Mode Each effect on/off is assigned to the following pedals: This mode enables you to select and play programs. Effect Pedal and LED When you power the ToneLab EX on, it automatically STAND ALONE PEDALS/AMPS BANK UP engages this mode, and the Bank/Value display indicates a PEDAL 1 BANK DOWN bank number. PEDAL 2 Program 1 Use the BANK UP, BANK DOWN, and Program 1–4 pedals MODULATION Program 2 to select a program. DELAY Program 3 For example, to select program 3‐1 (Bank 3, Program 1), press ...
Creating your own sounds Each time you press the AMPS bank switch, the bank will cycle through STANDARD, SPECIAL, CUSTOM, STAN‐ DARD... Creating a sound For details on the amp models, refer to “Amp models” (p. 15). There are two ways to create your own sound: you can start 3. Use the GAIN, TREBLE, MIDDLE, BASS, and VOLUME with a program that’s similar to what you have in mind and controls to adjust the tone and volume. then edit the parameters as desired, or you can create a pro‐ The GAIN control adjusts the gain. gram from scratch. The TREBLE, MIDDLE, and BASS controls adjust the high, Here we’ll explain how to create a program from scratch. mid, and low‐frequency tone. 1. Turn off the cabinet model and effect types. The VOLUME control adjusts the volume. If the CABINET, PEDAL 1, PEDAL 2, MODULATION, HINT: The sound might be distorted in an undesirable way and DELAY LEDs are lit, press corresponding switches to depending on the settings of the TREBLE, MIDDLE, turn them off. Set the REVERB knob to the off position. or BASS controls, or depending on other settings. If so, adjust the VOLUME control to an appropriate volume. 4. If desired, select a cabinet model and adjust the high‐fre‐ quency tone. To turn the cabinet model on Press the CABINET on/off switch. The LED will light.
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Adjusting the high-frequency tone (Presence) 6. When you’ve come up with a sound that you like, save it Hold down the CABINET on/off switch for about one sec‐ as a program. ond to enter OPTION parameter setting mode, and then For details, refer to “Saving a program” (p. 15). turn the TREBLE control. NOTE: If you switch to a different program or turn off the power before saving, the changes you’ve made will 5. Select and adjust the effects of other sections. be discarded, and the settings will revert to their For example if you want to add TAPE ECHO, turn the original state. DELAY selector to select TAPE ECHO. If the selector is already positioned at TAPE ECHO, turn it Parameter original value indication to some other delay type and then back to re‐select TAPE This is a way for you to check the original value of a parame‐ ECHO. ter; i.e., the value that was saved in the preset program or Use the TAP switch or EDIT knob to set the delay time, de‐ user program. lay level (the mix amount of delay sound), and feedback. When youʹre using a knob to edit the value of a parameter, To set the delay time the decimal point in the lower left of the bank/value display Press the TAP switch twice (the time will be set to the in‐...
Noise reduction settings Using Total Equalizer Noise reduction reduces the unwanted noise that might be Setting the AMP/LINE switch to LINE enables you to use heard between notes. This setting is made independently for Total Equalizer, which can adjust the tone of the final sound each program. output from the ToneLab EX. You can set the following parameters in OPTION parameter setting mode (p. 3): HINT: High‐gain amp models are particularly prone to noise, • BASS control: Total Equalizer High (EQ HI) so we recommend using noise reduction in this case. ‐10–+10 High range boost amount 1. Hold down the CABINET on/off switch for about one • REVERB control: Total Equalizer Low (EQ LO) second to enter OPTION parameter setting mode. ‐10–+10 Low range boost amount The CABINET on/off switch LED will blink. • VOLUME control: Trim (TRIM) 2. Turn the MIDDLE control to adjust the noise reduction ‐10–+10 Input level sensitivity. NOTE: If using Total Equalizer to boost a certain range dis‐ Turning the knob toward the right will increase the ...
Saving a program About the amp models, cabinet models, and effect types When you’ve come up with a sound you like, here’s how to save (write) it. This section provides details about the amp models and stand NOTE: If you switch to a different program or turn off the pow‐ alone pedals and cabinet models, and on the pedal 1, 2 effects, er before saving, the changes you’ve made will be dis‐ modulation effects, delay effects, and reverb effect. carded, and the settings will revert to their original state. The following illustration shows the signal flow within the 1. Press the WRITE switch. ToneLab EX. The Bank/Value display and the program pedal LEDs will blink. AMPS/S.A PEDALS 2. Press the BANK UP or BANK DOWN pedal to select a 33 AMPS bank (01–25) of the user program in which you want to ...
This models the clean channel of a Japanese‐made amp with 2 x 12ʺ speakers that went on sale in 1975. It is known for its 3. US BLUES clean full‐range sound and its built‐in stereo chorus, and is STANDARD used on stages and in studios around the world. This models a 4x10ʺ combo amp from 1959 that was origi‐ CUSTOM nally designed for bass guitar. Its smooth and crisp overdrive This is the best model for obtaining a pristine clean tone sound will respond sensitively to your picking dynamics and using the 4 band e.q. to the volume of your guitar. To get a flat tonal response set the GAIN,TREBLE, MIDDLE, SPECIAL BASS and PRESENCE to minimum. In order to get a com‐ pletely clean sound (similar to using the line input) please set This models the 22W Bruno Cowtipper Pro II 22 which owes the cabinet model to off. its existence to a special friend of VOX, the custom amp designer Tony Bruno. It responds with extreme sensitivity to 2. CALI CLEAN your playing touch, and its silky‐sweet clean tone will STANDARD become a crunch sound rich in overtones when you turn up the volume. The 6G5‐A “Pro” amp was produced during the years 1960– 1963, and was distinctive for its yellowish brown vinyl cover CUSTOM and round brown knobs. This 40W combo amp is known for This models a wood‐finished 30W boutique amp head that its warm and clean tone. cost more than $25,000. It delivers sparkling glassy clean tones, and raising the gain will produce overdrive sounds that are startlingly sweet in a musical way.
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Think Classic British Crunch. CUSTOM Based on a crunch‐distortion amp, this original amp model 6. VOX AC30 changes the tone control to an active circuit that is more pow‐ STANDARD erful than the conventional one, allowing a wide range of This models an AC30 amp with the tones to be created. “ t o p b o o s t ” c i r c u i t t h a t wa s ...
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SPECIAL CUSTOM Designed after our VOX Hand‐ This models the high treble channel of a hand‐wired amp wired Heritage AC30H2 this model head made in England during the early 60’s. Raising the vol‐ provides the sparkle that is synony‐ ume of this 50W output amp all the way produces the crunch mous with the pairing of a classic that will forever be the sound of rock ‘n’ roll. VOX amplifier and the famed Celes‐ 8. UK METAL tion Alnico Blue. STANDARD CUSTOM This models the high‐gain channel of a modern 100W amp. This models the AC30BM Brian May While individual notes are clearly defined, it delivers a mon‐ signature model which faithfully ster sound that’s quite aggressive and arrogant. reproduces every nuance of the leg‐ SPECIAL endary original AC30 from the 1950’s. This setting provides the screaming This models an English‐made 100W amp head released in sound of the amp being overdriven 2007, boasting a four‐channel design with powerful tone. with the treble booster turned on. We’ve used the “Overdrive 1” channel that produces a tight low‐end and transparent high‐gain metal sound. 7. UK ROCK CUSTOM STANDARD Based on a UK‐made 100W head, this amp was created for a ...
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SPECIAL 11.BTQ METAL STANDARD This models the overdrive channel of a snakeskin‐covered 100W amp head made in 1991. With an open low‐end and a This models the overdrive channel of a 100W high‐quality compressed mid/high range, its powerful and heavy sound amp that was produced only on special order, and known as delivers a forceful tone that will not break down even with the overdrive special. The wonderful sustain obtained by the most extreme gain settings. raising the GAIN control is smooth and soulful. CUSTOM SPECIAL Designed to model the sound behind “POWER METAL” this This models the crushing high‐gain sound emanated from a amp will crank! German‐made 100W four‐channel amp head. We chose the “Heavy” channel that delivers a startling tightness when 10.US METAL played with a dropped‐D metal tuning. STANDARD CUSTOM This models the modern high‐gain channel from a wild beast This is an original amp model based on a recent high‐gain of a high‐gain amp. Its deep and loose low‐end, sparkling amp, marked by a rich and hot mid‐range tone and extremely highs, and monstrous gain are ideal for guitars tuned as low powerful sustain. as possible, or for metal acts wielding seven‐string guitars. Since active‐circuit tone controls are used on this model as SPECIAL well, a wide range of tonal variety can be obtained. Crank it up for the best tone. This models a California‐made amp head with a three‐chan‐ nel design and versatile gain switches that produce a wide variety of sounds. We’ve modeled the lead channel that pro‐ duces the ultimate high‐gain tone. CUSTOM This two‐channel 120W head manufactured in Mississippi ...
Cabinet models 7. VOX AC30 The famous VOX sound is completed by this speaker cabinet These simulate the acoustical character of a guitar amp’s cabinet. which contains two 12‐inch VOX blue Alnico speakers con‐ nected in series as a 16 ohm load. 1. TWEED 1x8 This is an open back cabinet containing an 8‐inch 3.2 ohm 8. VOX AD120VTX Alnico speaker, found in simple amplifiers with a 6V6 output This is the closed back cabinet VTX containing two custom‐ tube. designed Celestion speakers with neodymium magnets. 2. TWEED 1x12 9. UK H30 4x12 This cabinet has an important influence on the sound of the This is a heavy‐duty cabinet containing 30W speakers from Tweed 1x12 amp. The speaker uses an Alnico magnet. the late 60’s made by the same manufacturer as the UK T75 4x12 described below. 3. TWEED 4x10 This is an open back cabinet containing four 10‐inch 8 ohm 10.UK T75 4x12 speakers connected in parallel for a 2 ohm impedance.
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Examples of amp and cabinet combinations Amp model Cabinet model You can freely combine amp models with cabinet models to VOX AC15 create a wide range of sounds, so be sure to try out various VOX AC30 VOX AC30 combinations. VOX AD120VTX Here are some typical combinations. UK H30 4x12 UK ROCK Amp model Cabinet model 10 UK T75 4x12 TWEED 1x12 UK H30 4x12...
2. BRIT LEAD 8. VOX TONE BENDER This models a pedal that was nicknamed “The Leader”. It is a This model is based on our original 60’s British Overdrive designed to give more power and punch to Tone Bender fuzz pedal. The VOX any amp. TONE BENDER was an aggressive fuzz that utilized two transistors. The Tone 3. FAT DIST Bender was innovative because it Based on a pedal named after one of the most disliked allowed more control over the distor‐ rodents to ever walk the planet! The result is a smooth distor‐ tion with controls for attack and level. tion rich in harmonics... nasty but nice. 9. OCTA FUZZ 4.
10.TECHNO FUZZ 2. VOX V847 This new‐generation fuzz combines aggressive distorted gui‐ This effect is modeled on the tar sounds with vicious techno synth sounds. MIDDLE con‐ legendary VOX wah pedal, the trol on this model adjusts “sound color”. V84 7. T h a n k s t o i t s u ni q u e “throaty” tone, many profes‐ 11.CRUSHER sionals love stepping on this The distortion of this new‐generation fuzz will absolutely wah pedal. If you select VOX destroy everything. V847, the expression pedal will ...
Like stand alone pedals, the pedal 2 effect offers eleven of the simulator that transforms the sound of an electric guitar into most popular pedal effect types. For example, you can assign the sound of an acoustic guitar. different distortion pedals to the stand alone pedal and pedal We recommend that you use this with a single‐coil (i.e., low 2 to create more complex and elaborate sounds. output) neck (front) pickup 1. VOX V845 Knob Parameter This models the VOX V845 EDIT TONE* Adjusts the tone. wah pedal, which features m i l d e r a n d m o r e v i n t a g e ...
6. CLASSIC + as a booster that preserves the original sound of the guitar. Rais‐ This models the “script logo” distortion which was famous ing the gain makes this act as an overdrive with a rich mid‐range. for fueling the tones on “Crazy Train”. These “bud box” dis‐ Knob Parameter tortions are sought after for their large signal gain which uses EDIT GAIN* Adjusts the gain. LM741CN op amps to drive germanium clipping diodes. You will find the soft‐clipped distortion sounds classic. Mix 10.ORG DIST in a splash of reverb and push the distortion higher to pro‐ This is a classic Japanese‐made distortion unit in an orange box. duce drive and fuzz. Knob Parameter Knob Parameter EDIT GAIN* Adjusts the gain. EDIT GAIN* Adjusts the gain. 11.GERMANIUM FUZZ 7. TUBE OD Retro, brazen, and rough‐edged.
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HINT: Parameters that can be assigned to the expression pedal 3. FLANGER are indicated by a “*”. For details on how to assign a pa‐ This models a truly classic analog flanger associated with a rameter to the expression pedal, refer to “Assigning a great guitarist of today who is honored by many as “the god‐ function to the expression pedal (Quick Assign)” (p. 31). father of two‐handed tapping.” Knob/Switch Parameter 1. CE CHORUS This models a Japanese made vintage analog chorus unit EDIT RESONANCE* Adjusts the amount of resonance. housed in a grey box. Adjusts the modulation speed in a range SPEED* of 0.1–15 Hz. Knob/Switch Parameter TAP+EDIT SPEED* Adjusts the speed. EDIT DEPTH* Adjusts the modulation depth.
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6. VIBRATO 9. PITCH This vibrato effect adds cyclical pitch changes, creating a This is a pitch shifter that allows you to play chords, and has wide range of vibrato from a mild warbling to cricket chirps a variable range of one octave upward or downward. to something fast and furious like an electric shock. With this Knob/Switch Parameter effect you can, for example, assign the “DEPTH” parameter Adjusts the balance between direct sound to the expression pedal and apply the effect at key points dur‐ EDIT BALANCE* and effect sound. ing your performance. Specifies the amount by which the pitch of the effect sound will be shifted; an octave, a Knob/Switch Parameter PITCH*...
11.TALK MOD Knob/Switch Parameter This is an envelope controlled talking modulator. The vocal character will change according to the input from your guitar. Adjusts the mix amount of the delay sound. If this parameter is assigned to the expression If you assign “SENS” to the expression pedal, you can use DELAY LEVEL* pedal, the input level to the delay will be your foot to control the vowel. controlled by the expression pedal. Specifies the delay time in a range of 40–1480 Knob/Switch Parameter...
Tuner 4. MULTI DELAY This is a model of a tape echo unit boasting three playback heads. You can create ʺmulti‐tipʺ echo effects. The ToneLab EX has a built‐in auto chromatic tuner. Tuning procedure Reverb types 1. To tune your guitar with all effects bypassed, press one Three types of reverb are provided. of the program pedals 1–4 (that corresponds to the pro‐ Depending on the position of the knob, this selects the reverb gram selected in Program Select Mode) for one second. type (SPRING, ROOM, or HALL) and adjusts the mix The Bank/Value display will indicate “ ”. amount of the reverb sound. If you press and hold down the pedal for two seconds, HINT: If reverb is assigned to the expression pedal, the expres‐ you can tune with the sound muted. The LEDs will indi‐ sion pedal will control the input level to the reverb. For cate the tuning status. details on how to assign a parameter to the expression The Bank/Value display will indicate “ ”. pedal, refer to “Assigning a function to the expression If you’re tuning on stage, we recommend that you use this pedal (Quick Assign)” (p. 31). method. 1. SPRING HINT: If the Quick Assign LED or the Bank/Value display is This simulates the spring reverb built into many guitar amps. not blinking, you can also press the EXIT/TUNE switch to tune with the effects bypassed.
4. When you’ve finished tuning, press one of the program Strobe mode pedals 1–4. Tune the string so that movement of the tuner LED illumina‐ HINT: You can also press the EXIT/TUNE switch to return to tion stops. If the tuning is sharp, illumination of the LEDs will start with the previous operation. the LED on the left end and move towards right. Switching tuning mode If the tuning is sharp, illumination of the LEDs will start with the LED on the right end and move towards left. The built‐in Auto Chromatic Tuner features switchable Nor‐ When the string is in tune, the movement of illumination will mal and Strobe modes. To switch tuning mode, press the stop. EXPRESSION switch during tuner operation. When the mode is switched, the Bank/Value display indicates Calibrating the tuner “ ” (normal) or “ ” (strobe) for one second. NOTE: This mode setting will be saved when you turn the Calibration specifies the reference pitch for tuning (expressed ...
Expression pedal settings HINT: For details on the effect parameters that you can assign, The ToneLab EX’s programs assign various functions to the refer to “About the amp models, cabinet models, and ef‐ expression pedal, allowing you to control not only wah or fect types” (p. 15). volume but many other kinds of effect parameters with the To assign a function to the expression pedal expression pedal. As an example, here’s how to assign the SPEED parameter of HINT: If you select “VOX V847” or “VOX V845,” the expres‐ the U‐VIBE pedal 2 effect to the expression pedal. sion pedal will automatically function as a wah pedal. 1. Turn on the effect. For each program, you can specify which parameter will be In this example, press the PEDAL 2 on/off switch to turn controlled by the expression pedal and how it will be con‐ the pedal effect on. trolled. When you save a program, the position (angle) of the expres‐...
Expression pedal minimum and To assign volume, gain, or the input level to the reverb or delay effect, proceed as follows. maximum values • Volume: Use the VOLUME knob, and then hold down the The minimum value is when the expression pedal is fully EXPRESSION switch for about two seconds. returned toward yourself; the maximum value is when the • Gain: Press the AMPS bank select switch or STAND ALONE expression pedal is fully advanced away from yourself. PEDALS switch, use the GAIN knob, and then hold down the ...
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If no function is assigned to the expression pedal 6. If desired, save these settings to the program. The bank/value display will blink “ ”. In this case, use For details on the procedure, refer to “Saving a program” Quick Assign to assign a function (p. 31, “Assigning a (p. 15). function to the expression pedal (Quick Assign)”). NOTE: The settings you made will return to their original values if you switch programs or turn off the power 2. Use the EDIT knob of the assigned effect (whose on/off before saving. switch LED is blinking), or the GAIN control to specify the minimum value. Adjusting the minimum and maximum volume HINT: You can skip this step, if you do not change the mini‐ If volume is assigned to the expression pedal, you can adjust mum value. the minimum and maximum values as follows. 3. Press the EXPRESSION switch. 1. Press the EXPRESSION switch. The bank/value display will indicate “...
”. In this case, perform the procedure from expression pedal with your foot; in some cases, it may step 4. not be possible to adjust the pedal sensitivity if you NOTE: If you are repeatedly unsuccessful in adjusting the operate it with your hand. sensitivity, it is possible that the ToneLab EX has 1. Turn the power off (STANDBY). malfunctioned. Please contact your nearby VOX 2. While holding down the EXPRESSION switch and dealer. WRITE switch, turn the power on. 3. When the program display indicates “ ,” release the switches. 4. Advance the expression pedal so that the effect switches on/off.
NOTE: If you’re using Windows, you’ll need to install the USB‐ASIO driver in your computer in order to trans‐ (USB connection) fer audio data via the USB connector. Download the USB‐ASIO driver from the manufactur‐ If you use a commercially available USB cable to connect the er’s website (www.voxamps.com). ToneLab EX to your computer, you’ll be able to use the librar‐ The following illustration shows the signal flow when con‐ ian software on your computer to manage user programs, nected to your computer. and use the ToneLab EX as a USB audio interface. OUTPUT ToneLab EX Using librarian software Effect INPUT If you install the USB‐MIDI driver on your computer, you’ll be able to use the dedicated librarian software to back up pro‐ grams and manage your data library. Download the USB‐MIDI driver and the librarian software The ToneLab EX’s effects will not be applied to the audio from the manufacturer’s website (www.voxamps.com). input from the USB connector. For details on using the librarian software, refer to the owner’s manual of the librarian software. Transferring audio data If the ToneLab EX is connected to your computer via a USB ...
Restoring the factory settings Troubleshooting Here’s how to restore the ToneLab EX to its factory‐set state. Power doesn't turn on when you turn the ON/STANDBY switch on NOTE: This operation will initialize the programs you’ve • Is the AC adapter connected to the rear panel DC12V jack? saved, returning all of them to the factory‐set pro‐ grams. • Is the AC adapter plugged into an AC outlet? NOTE: Never turn the power off while initialization is being • Is the AC outlet working properly? performed. • Could the AC adapter be damaged? 1. Turn the power off (STANDBY). No sound 2.
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Effects don’t apply The sound does not change when you use the switches, selectors, or knobs on the top panel • Could the effect setting be off? Use the selector to select the effect that you want to use, or • Could the effect setting be off? use the effect on/off switch to turn the effect on. Use the selector to choose the effect that you want to use, or use the effect on/off switch to turn the effect on. • Could the tuner be active? • Could the tuner be active? The effects are bypassed if the tuner is active. Press the The effects are bypassed if the tuner is active. Press the EXIT/TUNE switch to defeat bypass. EXIT/TUNE switch to defeat bypass. • Could an EDIT knob be set to the minimum value? • Could you be specifying the expression pedal’s minimum Adjust the EDIT knob.
Song Preset Program List Bank No. Program No. Song title Know Your Enemy Bank No. Program No. Song title Message In A Bottle Aenima Outshined Alive Owner of the Lonely Heart Always on the Run Paranoid Back In Black Pride and Joy Badge Pride (In the Name of Love) Basket Case...
Specifications Other DC12V connector, ON/STANDBY switch Amp models: 33 Signal processing Cabinet models: 11 A/D conversion: 24‐bit D/A conversion: 24‐bit Pedal types: 26 Sampling frequency: 44.1kHz Modulation types: 11 Power supply: AC adapter (DC12V, Delay types: 4 Current consumption: 700mA Reverb types: 3 Dimensions (W x D x H): Noise reduction: 1 394 x 238 x 82 (mm)/15.51 x 9.37 x 3.23 (inches) Programs: 200 (25 x 4 preset, 25 x 4 user) Weight: 3kg/6.61lbs. Audio input Included items: AC adapter INPUT jack, AUX IN jack * Specifications and appearance are subject to change without Audio output notice for improvement. OUTPUT/PHONES jack (stereo/mono dual use) LEVEL knob, AMP/LINE switch USB connector (Type B) Speaker 1 inch x 2 Power amp output approx. 0.3 W x 2 Tuner Detection range: A0–E6 (27.5Hz–1,318.5Hz) Calibration: A=438–445 Hz...