ToneLab Owner's Manual - Vox

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1.5 TREBLE Control1.6 MIDDLE Control1.7 BASS ControlThis trio of controls allows you to dial-in the exact amount of high, mid, and lowfrequencies. The manner in which each one of these controls behaves andinteracts with the others is dependent on the amp type selected.NOTE: In keeping with the originals, certain models will produce almost no soundwhen these three tone controls are turned all the way down (counterclockwise).NOTE: Not all of the original amps that we modeled have controls for Treble, Middleand Bass. In such cases, rather than simply leaving the non-existent control unemployed,we allow you to use all three to effectively increase the tonal range of theoriginal. For more details, see the explanation of each amp type starting on p.21.Power Amp Controls1.8 PRESENCE ControlThis control allows you to adjust the amount of Presence (high frequency“sparkle”) in your sound.If the original amp doesn’t have a Presence control, this will have a differentfunction.NOTE: Presence is a function of a power amp containing a negative feedback circuit,and not all the original amps we modeled contain one – for example, none ofthe four Vox amps we modeled (AC15, AC15TB, AC30 & AC30TB) feature a negativefeedback circuit. Furthermore, not all amps that have a negative feedback circuitnecessarily feature a Presence control. For example, the original BLACK 2x12– negative feedback in the power amp? Yes. Presence Control? Nope. Whenever amodeled amp didn’t have a Presence control, rather than have this knob do absolutelynothing, we used it to control something else. For more details on exactlywhat the PRESENCE control does on each model, see the explanation of eachamp type starting on p.21.1.9 CH VOLUME ControlThis knob allows you to adjust the overall volume of your ToneLab. You can usethis to adjust the volume while preserving the tonal character, including the distortioncreated by the Valve Reactor circuit.NOTE: Some effect settings may produce unwanted distortion. If this occurs, turndown the CH VOLUME.6
2 EFFECTS SECTIONThe PEDAL effects are connected in “front” of the amp, and allow you to add onepedal effect to your setup, if you wish. All ten (10) of the effects on offer here aremodels of classic stompbox effects and, therefore, are meant to be added to yourguitar’s signal before it hits the actual amp.Modulation, delay, and reverb are placed after the cabinet, which is the way it’sdone in a studio.HINT: The reason that modulation, delay, and reverb effects are invariably set upafter the amp rather than in front of the amp as a “stompbox” is simple. To mostpeople’s ears, they sound better and more realistic that way. Think about it –REVERB emulates the sound created by a room or a hall. So, logic dictates that ifwe’re going to add it to our sound, the closer to the end of the signal chain we put it,the more “real” and natural it’s going to sound. The same is true for DELAY and formany MODULATION effects too – their very nature dictates that they should beadded near the end of your signal path, not at its beginning.Also, if you’re using a crunch or high gain lead sound then it makes much moresense to add effects like ROTARY, ROOM (reverb) or DELAY to the signal after it’sbeen distorted, rather than before. I mean, does it make any sense to add an effectlike reverb and then mash the heck out of your signal (i.e., distort it)? Notreally...right!? Good, case closed. Now our little detour’s over – let’s get on with thefront panel tour...2.1 Effect Type LEDsThese show the type of effect you are using. (For the PEDAL effect, the LEDwill be lit unless the selector is set to OFF.) If an LED is dark, that effect is OFF.2.2 PEDAL SelectorThis lets you select one of the ten stompboxes on offer, or bypass the section.When you turn the PEDAL selector, the TYPE button will light, and you can usethe three value knobs 1–3 to adjust the parameters. If you don’t want to use apedal effect, select OFF. (For more information on each of the pedals modelshere, start on p.34.)2.3 TYPE ButtonsThese select the types of effects. You will also use these to select the effectthat value knobs 1–3 will edit.When you press a button once, it will light; now you can use value knobs 1–3to edit the parameters of that effect. By pressing an already-lit button onceagain, you can switch to a different effect type. If you don’t want to use aneffect, press the button repeatedly until all of the effect type LEDs for that effectare off.2.4 TAP Button (HOLD: EFFECT BYPASS)This button enables you to set the delay time by merely tapping your finger onit at the desired tempo (speed). Hitting the TAP button twice or more will set thedelay time. The button will blink at the time interval you tapped in.If you press and hold the TAP button for one second or longer, the three effectsModulation, Delay, and Reverb will be bypassed. (When bypassed, the effecttype LEDs that were lit will blink.)IntroductionPanel TourSetupProgram/ManualCreatingand Storing7
Page 6 and 7: CREATE YOUR OWN SOUNDS9. To create
Page 8 and 9: 5. UK BLUES .......................
Page 11 and 12: IntroductionWELCOME ABOARD!Many tha
Page 13 and 14: Apart from the vitalvalve tone this
Page 15: A Guitarist’s Guided Panel TourHe
Page 19: NR SENS: Noise reduction (p.19)****
Page 22 and 23: SetupNOTE: You MUST turn off the po
Page 24: USING ToneLab FOR LIVE PERFORMANCEE
Page 27 and 28: Creating and Storing Your OwnProgra
Page 29 and 30: ADJUSTING THE NOISE REDUCTION (UTIL
Page 31 and 32: Explanations of the Amp andEffect T
Page 33 and 34: Tube TalkUs Brits call ‘em valves
Page 35 and 36: 3. AC30As already stated, the VOX A
Page 37 and 38: 7. UK ’80SThis is modelled on a 1
Page 39 and 40: ups. It is also incredibly responsi
Page 41 and 42: B. CABINET MODELSNow let’s look a
Page 43 and 44: 11. OFFOK, this not a cabinet. The
Page 45 and 46: 3. ACOUSTICWanna go “unplugged”
Page 47 and 48: D. MOD (Modulation) EFFECTSThis sec
Page 49 and 50: 1. OFFSelect this if you don’t wa
Page 51 and 52: TunerFor your convenience, ToneLab
Page 53 and 54: 1. Press the UTILITY button (3.4) t
Page 55 and 56: Control via MIDIMIDI stands for Mus
Page 57 and 58: 2. Press the 1/PREV or 2/NEXT butto
Page 59 and 60: BACKING UP1. Connect ToneLab’s MI
Page 61 and 62: Restoring the Factory PresetProgram
Page 63 and 64: 5. You can’t hear any MODULATION,
Page 65 and 66: ProgramChange Variable RangeSystem
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Program list1-1 BLIZZARDAMP CABINET
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5-1 DIRTAMP CABINET TREBLE MIDDLE B
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9-1 OLDGUYAMP CABINET TREBLE MIDDLE
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IndexSymbols16Numerics1OCTAVE 362OC
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