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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. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your unit is intended.
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).
Quick Start A GUIDE FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO PLAY GUITAR FIRST, AND READ THE MANUAL LATER! Y ep, 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 ToneLabSEs programs and then we’ll explain how to use the various controls and knobs to create your own sounds. Right.
▼ buttons to select “Ln” (LINE). If you’ve connected ToneLabSE to your guitar amp, set this to “AP” (AMP). 7. Turn up the volume controls of your amp or mixer, and ToneLabSE’s rear panel LEVEL knob (11.3) to adjust the volume. NOTE: You won’t hear sound for several seconds while the valve (a.k.a. “vacuum tube” if you live on the west side of the Atlantic) warms up. This isn’t a malfunction – it’s a real analogue valve! LISTEN TO THE PROGRAMS 8. Use the BANK UP, DOWN buttons (6.1) to select a bank 1–24.
SWITCHING EFFECTS ON/OFF 13. The model select buttons will be lit (ON) or dark (OFF) to indicate the on/off state of each effect. If you press a button that is dark or turn the model selector, the effect will turn on and the model select button will blink. If you press a button that is blinking, the effect will turn off and the button will go dark. CREATE YOUR OWN SOUNDS 14. To adjust the sound of the AMP model, use the AMP selector to select one of the sixteen amp models.
15. ToneLabSE provides a PEDAL effect that is placed before the amp, and MODULATION, DELAY, and REVERB effects that are placed after the cabinet. For example if you want use the PEDAL effect TREBLE BOOST, turn the PEDAL selector to select TREBLE BOOST. The PEDAL parameter LED of the edit section will blink, indicating the parameter line (the region listing the parameter names). Also, the LEDs below the value knobs will light, indicating the location of the knobs that you can use to control TREBLE BOOST.
Table of Contents Quick Start................................................................................................... iv Setup....................................................................................................................... iv Listen to the Programs............................................................................................. v Switching effects on/off ...........................................................................................
Program Select mode ............................................................................................16 Selecting a program........................................................................................16 Effect On/Off mode ................................................................................................16 Switching effects on/off...................................................................................17 A/B Channel Hold ..........................................
Program Change (GLOBAL “PCHG OUT”) ...........................................................60 Control Change (GLOBAL “CCHG I/O”) ................................................................60 Parameter Change (GLOBAL “SYEX OUT”) .........................................................61 Backing up and Restoring Program Data (GLOBAL “DUMP CUR,” DUMP ALL”).62 Backing Up .....................................................................................................62 Restoring ...................
Introduction To maximize your chances of enjoying a long and happy relationship with your ToneLabSE, please read this manual at least once, and (as they say), “use the product as directed.” Keep the manual for future reference after you’ve read it; you’ll want to re-read it later at some point to pick up cool tips you may have missed the first time around.
• You can use the effect insert jacks to connect an external effect processor or stompbox. • With MIDI IN and OUT connectors, ToneLabSE gives you plenty of potential for expanding your system. • ToneLabSE Sound Editor is an editor/librarian software that lets you visually edit ToneLabSE’s numerous parameters, and save and manage programs. To obtain the “ToneLabSE Sound Editor,” please contact the VOX distributor in your country or download the latest version from: “http://www.voxamps.co.uk” or “http://www.
3 Introduction Panel Tour Setup Playing Creating and Storing VIRTUAL OUTPUT TRANSFORMER PREAMP Apart from the vital valve tone this ingenious VOX VALVE REACTOR power amp design provides, it PHASE INVERTER also allows us to replicate varDUMMY 12AX7 ious “circuit characteristics” SPEAKER REACTOR (ECC83) AMP that are unique to the all-valve BIAS BIAS power stages of the amps USING CONSTANT we’ve modelled.
AN OVERVIEW OF TONELABSE Let’s talk about how ToneLabSE is structured. SIGNAL ROUTE When you plug into ToneLabSE the signal passes through the following stages. You might want to glance at the explanations in “A Guitarist’s Guided Panel Tour” (p.5) while you read this section.
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. If an effect you’re using is ON it will be lit (or blinking during editing), and if OFF it will be dark. Press a button once and its LED will blink; now you can use value knobs 1–6 to edit the parameters of that effect.
1.3 PRES-NR (Presence/Noise Reduction) button Use this to change the presence and noise reduction settings of the amp. While this button is blinking, you can use value knob [3] to adjust the presence, and value knob [4] to adjust the noise reduction. This will light (blink) green when channel A is selected, or red when channel B is selected. 1.4 PEDAL selector This lets you select one of the sixteen pedal effect models ToneLabSE offers.
2.1 Edit category LEDs One of the LEDs will blink to indicate the category of effect you are currently editing. When adjusting the parameters, an LED will blink to indicate the line of parameter names that you are adjusting. 2.2 Value knobs 1–6 Use these to adjust the parameters of the effects or amp model. Your adjustments will modify the effect whose MODEL select button you pressed (i.e., the button that is blinking). The LEDs below the knobs will light to indicate the knobs that are available.
3 CHAIN/GLOBAL/RENAME/WRITE/EXIT/DISPLAY SECTION This area displays the name of the program, and the name and value of the parameter you are editing in the amp or effect section. Use RENAME to edit the name of the program, and WRITE to save the program. CHAIN lets you change the connection order of the modulation, delay, and reverb effects. GLOBAL lets you make MIDI and output settings. 3.1 ▲, ▼ buttons Use these to edit the value of parameters. 3.
If the displayed parameter value matches the original value (i.e., the value saved in the program), the ORIG (original value) icon will appear. If you have edited any parameter of the program, the EDIT icon will appear. 4 CONTROL SETUP SECTION 4.1 CONTROL pedal setting button Use this to make control pedal settings. While this button is blinking, you can use value knobs 1–2 to edit the control pedal settings. 4.2 EXPRESSION pedal setting button Use this to make expression pedal settings.
In Effect On/Off mode, these switches individually switch the Pedal, Modulation, Delay, and Reverb effects on/off. 6.3 A/B ch channel select pedal, Channel LEDs Use this to change channels within the currently selected program. The channel LEDs located above the pedal will light accordingly (green when channel A is selected, red when channel B is selected). 7 FX ON/OFF SWITCH Press this switch when you want to switch to Effect On/Off mode and the LED at the upper left of the pedal will light.
Introduction 10 POWER SUPPLY 10.1 ~AC9V Connect the included AC/AC power supply here. Setup 10.2 STANDBY button Turns the power on/off. Panel Tour REAR PANEL 11.1 INPUT jack Connect your guitar to this jack. 11.2 INSERT jacks (SEND, RETURN) You can connect an external effect processor or stompbox to these jacks. Connect SEND to the input of your external effect device. Connect RETURN to the output of your external effect device. 11.
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Introduction Here’s how to specify whether you’re connecting ToneLabSE to a guitar amp or to a mixer/recorder. 1. Press the GLOBAL button, and use the √, ® buttons to make the display read “OUT SEL.” 2. Use value knob 6 or the ▲, ▼ buttons to set the value. When connecting to a guitar amp When connecting to a mixer/recorder NOTE: With the factory settings, “AP” is selected. BASIC CONNECTIONS 1. Use audio cables to connect ToneLabSE’s OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks (11.4) to a mixer/recorder or guitar amp (p.
6. If you’ve connected ToneLabSE to a mixer/recorder, press the GLOBAL switch to access the OUT SEL menu, and use value knob 6 or the ▲, ▼ buttons to select “Ln” (LINE). If you’ve connected ToneLabSE to a guitar amp, select “AP” (AMP). 7. To adjust the volume, turn up your amp or mixer and ToneLabSE’s rear panel LEVEL knob to a desired level (11.3). NOTE: Since ToneLabSE uses an actual valve (vacuum tube), it will produce no sound for several seconds until the valve warms up.
HINT: If you’re connecting ToneLabSE to a guitar amp that has a jack allowing you to connect directly before the power amp (such as Return or Main In), set the OUT SEL menu item to “Ln” (LINE), and then connect ToneLabSE to that jack. If you want to take advantage of the tonal character of that amp (and cabinet), you may want to turn ToneLabSE’s CABINET setting “OFF.
Playing ToneLabSE PROGRAM SELECT MODE ToneLabSE has 96 programs (24 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 1–8 contain a total of 32 preset programs. (Banks 9–16 and 17–24 contain the same preset programs as banks 1–8.) In order to select programs, you need to be in Program Select mode. SELECTING A PROGRAM As an example, here’s how to select program 2-3 (bank 2, program 3). 1.
Program LEDs 1–4 indicate the on/off status of the pedal, modulation, delay, and reverb effects. 2. If program LED 1 is lit, the pedal effect is ON. When you press program select pedal 1, the pedal effect will turn off and LED 1 will go dark. 3. If the INSERT button LED is dark, your guitar signal is not being sent through the external effect. When you press the BANK DOWN pedal, the external effect send/return will be turned ON, and the INSERT switch LED will light.
ACTIVATING OR DEACTIVATING THE KEY LOCK FUNCTION Here’s how you can use the Key Lock function to disable ToneLabSE’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 button. NOTE: The Key Lock setting is cancelled when you turn off the power; it will be disabled when you turn on the power once again.
There are two ways you can do this; by “tweaking an existing program” or by “starting from scratch.” Introduction Panel Tour Setup Creating and Storing your own Programs For example, you might start with a certain preset that has a crunchy, modern rhythm sound that you like, but create a complementary lead sound that is louder, has a bit more gain, and boosted mid-range. Now here’s how to create your own program from scratch.
6. Use the CABINET model selector to choose the cabinet you want. HINT: For recommended combinations of amp type and cabinet type, refer to p.34. 7. Press the PRES-NR button and adjust NR SENS (value knob 4) appropriately. Higher values of noise reduction (0.2, 0.4, ... 10.0) will produce a correspondingly greater effect. With a setting of “OFF” there will be no noise reduction.
The effect connection order is saved independently for each program. 1. Press the CHAIN button, and the current connection order is displayed. 2. Use value knob 6 or the ▲, ▼ buttons to change the order. Display MD>DL>RV MD>RV>DL DL>MD>RV DL>RV>M RV>MD>DL RV>DL>MD Connection order modulation→delay→reverb modulation→reverb→delay delay→modulation→reverb delay→reverb→modulation reverb→modulation→delay reverb→delay→modulation NAMING A PROGRAM Here’s how you can name a program.
STORING A PROGRAM When your tweaking has resulted in a sound you’re happy with, store (write) it! 1. Press the WRITE button (3.6). The name display (3.8) shows “*WRITE*” and the bank display (5.1) and program LEDs 1–4 will blink. 2. Use value knob 6 (2.2) or the ▲, ▼ buttons (3.1) to select the bank you want to use, and use the √, ® buttons to select the destination program (1–4).
Explanations of the Amp, Cabinet and Effect Types T his section explains ToneLabSE’s sixteen amp models, sixteen pedal effects, eleven cabinet models, modulation, delay, and reverb effects. For example, if an original amp doesn’t have a complete 3 band EQ network then we’ll set up the “missing” tone controls on our model to be “neutral” (i.e. as the original) when set it at 12 o’clock - thus giving you extra tonal flexibility in those EQ areas, if you so wish.
model. This time though, the “neutral” position is when the control is all the way off (turned fully counterclockwise). The two models this applies to are BLACK 2x12 and TWEED 1x12. IMPORTANT NOTE: As you’ll discover when you read their descriptions, in the case of the AC15, AC15TB, AC30 and AC30TB models, we’ve utilized the PRESENCE control to mimic the TOP CUT control - whether it was present on the original or not.
language! Anyway, call ‘em what you will, these wondrous glass bottles lie at the tonal heart of each of our 16 models.
no feedback” emulation whenever AC15, or any of the other three Vox models, is chosen. Like most amps of its era, the AC15 is the very essence of simplicity. In fact, the Channel we modelled, Channel 2 (remember!?), only has three controls Volume, Brilliance (really a bass cut) and Top Cut. When you select AC15, the ToneLabSE’s GAIN control mimics the original’s Volume control, while the PRESENCE control acts as the Top Cut.
darned loud in fact - but it was no match for 1,000 + screaming fans! Remember folks, back in the late ’50s/early ’60s, guitar amps weren’t being fed through the PA - that was reserved purely for vocals, the band’s back-line had to do the rest. Clearly VOX needed to come up with a louder amp and the company was only too happy to rise to the challenge... NERDY HISTORICAL NOTE: VOX initially called this their “Brilliance Unit” but it quickly became known as “Top Boost.
Original’s valve compliment: 5 x ECC83s & 1 x ECC82 in the preamp, 1 x GZ34 rectifier, 4 x EL84s in the power amp. 5. UK BLUES Our UK BLUES model is based on the “High Treble” channel of an extremely rare, handwired head made in jolly old England in the early ’60s. Although the TWEED 4x10 circuit was used as a basic template for this amp, several fundamental changes (e.g.
Original’s valve compliment: 3 x ECC83s in the preamp, 4 x EL34s in the power amp. 8. UK ’90S This model is based on the “lead” channel of a 100 Watt, dual channel head that is capable of so much preamp distortion it houses a Gain control that goes all the way up to a Nigel Tufnel approved “20, dunnit!” This amp replaced UK ’80s and was developed to satisfy the ever-evolving rock guitarists’ insatiable lust for more gain, features and flexibility.
remains focused and well defined at even the most extreme gain settings. These attributes have made this head a favourite with several of the world’s leading players, and its versatility make it ideal for a wide variety of purposes and styles. Original’s tube compliment: 4 x 12AX7s in the preamp, 4 x 6L6s in the power amp. 12. BOUTIQUE OD (BTQ OD) For this one we modelled the Overdrive channel of a very rare, very expensive and very respected 100 Watt head named the Overdrive Special.
TONAL HINT: BLACK 2x12 is the perfect partner for ACOUSTIC (Acoustic Guitar Simulator) in the Pedal section. 15. TWEED 1X12 (TWD 1X12) The original we modelled here was born in Fullerton, California, in 1958, and clad in “tweed” - hence its name! Just like the AC15, this 18 Watt, 1x12, all-tube combo is the very essence of simplicity.
B. CABINET MODELS Now let’s look at the CABINET models: CABINET AND SPEAKER ACCURACY There’s not much point in having incredibly accurate amp models if the speaker cabinet models on offer aren’t of the same exacting standards. As you may know, in real life, the output stage of a tube amp works in close harmony with the varying impedance curve of the speaker(s) it is driving.
produce some interesting tonal combinations. But for some recommended uses, please see the following charts. 5. BLACK 2X12 (BLK 2X12) As you’ve probably guessed by now, this speaker system accompanied the amp that was modelled for the BLACK 2x12 amp. Featuring two 12" Ceramic magnet speakers, again made in USA in the mid ’60s. They are 8 Ohm units wired in parallel for a 4 Ohm total load.
It is renowned for its deep bass and high-end detail and is extremely popular amongst today’s “nu-metal” exponents. We think you know what we mean! WHAT GOES WITH WHAT? Basically, with your ToneLabSE you can mix any amp model to any cabinet model, and create many varied tones.
useful, perhaps some not, but only you can decide what is useful to you, as your tone requirements are unique. Please feel free to explore all combinations of amps and cabinets. That is the beauty of ToneLabSE. NOTE: Product names appearing in this manual are trademarks of their respective owners, which are not associated or affiliated with VOX in any way.
[1] “SENS” 1.0...10.0 Adjusts the sensitivity of the compressor (i.e. when its “smoothing” effect kicks in). The amount of compression/ sustain will increase the more you turn this control up. [2] “LEVEL” 0.0...10.0 Adjusts the output level. [3] “ATTACK” 1.0...10.0 Adjusts the strength of the attack. 2.
[3] “ATTACK” [5] “TYPE” [6] “ORDER” 1.0...10.0 847, 848 Adjusts the Auto Wah’s response speed. Selects either V847 or V848 Clyde McCoy model as the wah type PrE(PRE), Selects the connection order. PRE/POST connects PoS(POST) the wah before/after the Amp Model. 5. U-VIBE Modelled on the famous Univox Uni-Vibe - a phase/vibrato effect that was designed to simulate a rotating speaker and produces a wonderfully seductive and “watery” tone.
WARNING! Like all pedals of this type, OCTAVE only works with single notes...chords confuse the heck out of it! NOT a fault - that’s just the way these pedals are...deal with it, dude! 8. RING MODULATOR (RING MOD) A ring modulator is an effect that uses an oscillator to generate a sine wave which is then multiplied with the signal from your guitar to produce harmonics above and below the frequencies originally produced by your guitar. This creates complex and unpredictable pitches.
14. ORANGE DIST This models a classic distortion unit manufactured in Japan and packaged in an orange box. 15. FUZZ Retro, rude “n” raw...get the picture!? The name says it all. 16. OCTAFUZZ This models a legendary fuzz unit that adds a pitch one octave above the original. To get the best results, be sure to use your front pickup. This section enables you to add a modulation effect after the cabinet. You can choose one of eleven types of modulation effect.
1. CLASSIC CHORUS (CL CHORUS) MONO IN/MONO OUT 1 (MODE=1,3) MONO IN/MONO OUT 3 (MODE=2) This models a chorus unit that has two modes (chorus and vibrato), and is bestknown for being built into a guitar amp.
[6] “MIX” 0.0–10.0 CONTROL pedal * Adjusts the mix amount of the effect sound. If you set the FLN TRIG: CONTROL pedal setting to “FLN TRIG,” the LFO will be reset to the position specified by OFFSET whenever you operate the pedal. (p.56 Control pedal settings) 4. BI CHORUS MONO IN/MONO OUT 1 (MODE=S) STEREO OUT 1 (MODE=P1, P2, P3) STEREO IN/ [1] “SPEED 1” 0.100–10.00 [Hz] * Adjusts the modulation speed of CHORUS 1. [2] “DEPTH” 0.0–10.00 * Adjusts the modulation depth of CHORUS 1/2. [3] “RESO” 0.0–10.
[5] “MODE” S1, S2, P1, P2, Specifies the connection and LFO for PHASER P3 1/2. S1: PHASER 1/2 are connected in series. S2: PHASER 1/2 are connected in series and their LFOs are synchronized to create a pseudo-twelve-stage phaser. P1: PHASER 1/2 are connected in parallel. P2: PHASER 1/2 are connected in parallel, and their LFOs are synchronized (Stereo mode). P3: PHASER 1/2 are connected in parallel, and their LFOs are synchronized in opposite phase (Stereo mode).
CONTROL pedal: ROT SPD: If you select “ROT SPD” as the CONTROL pedal setting, the rotation speed will alternate between SLOW/FAST (SPEED 1/SPEED 2) each time you press the CONTROL pedal switch. This lets you control the effect just as on an actual rotary speaker. (p.56 Control pedal settings) 8. PITCH SHIFTER (PITCH) MONO IN/MONO OUT 1 This is a pitch shifter with a range of two octaves up or down, rivaling sophisticated rack-mounted signal processors. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] “SPEED” 0.100–10.
10. FILTRON STEREO IN/STEREO OUT 2 This is an envelope controlled filter – a filter that opens and closes according to the guitar input. By assigning the MANUAL knob to the expression pedal you can simulate Korg’s TRAVELER pedal. (In this case, set the DEPTH knob to 0.) [1] [2] [3] [4] “ATTACK” “DEPTH” “RESO” “MANUAL” 1.0–10.0 0.0–10.0 0.0–10.0 1.0–10.0 * Adjusts the speed of response. * Adjusts the depth of the effect. * Adjusts the amount of resonance. * Sets the cutoff frequency.
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. DELAY TIME FEEDBACK TONE ECHO PLUS TIME FEEDBACK TONE LODAMP MIX 26~2000[ms] 0.0~10.0 1.0~10.0 0.0~10.0 0.0~10.0 TIME FEEDBACK TONE MODE MIX 1~2000[ms] 1,2,3,4,5 0.0~10.0 OPTION MIX 0.0~10.0 1.0~10.0 ANALOG DELAY TIME FEEDBACK TONE MIX 1~2000[ms] 0.0~10.0 1.0~10.0 0.
2. MULTI HEAD (MULTI HD) MONO IN/MONO OUT 1 This is a model of a tape echo unit boasting three playback heads. The echo from each head has its own feedback loop, letting you create warm and complex “multitap” echo effects. [1] [2] [3] [5] “TIME” 1–2000 [ms] “FEEDBACK” 0.0–10.0 “TONE” 1.0–10.0 “MODE” 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 [6] MIX 0.0–10.0 Sets the delay time. * Adjusts the amount of feedback. * Adjusts the tone of the delay sound. Specifies the combination of heads that will be used. 1: Conventional echo.
[1] [2] [3] [5] “TIME” 26–2000 [ms] * Sets the delay time. “FEEDBACK” 0.0–10.0 * Adjusts the amount of feedback. “TONE” 1.0–10.0 * Adjusts the tone of the delay sound. “SENS” 0.0–10.0 * Adjusts the sensitivity at which the effect responds to the volume of your guitar. [6] “MIX” 0.0–10.0 * Adjusts the mix amount of the delay sound. 6. STEREO DELAY (ST DL) STEREO IN/STEREO OUT 1 This is Korg’s 24-bit digital delay, the DL8000R.
10. HOLD DELAY (HOLD DLY) MONO IN/MONO OUT 1 If you assign “HOLD DLY” to the CONTROL pedal, you’ll be able to hold the delay sound. [1] “TIME” 1–8000 [ms] [2] “FEEDBACK” 0.0–10.0 [3] “TONE” 1.0–10.0 [6] “MIX” 0.0–10.0 CONTROL pedal: HOLD DLY: Sets the delay time. * Adjusts the amount of feedback. * Adjusts the tone of the delay sound. * Adjusts the mix amount of the delay sound. If you select “HOLD DLY” for the CONTROL pedal, the delay sound will be held from the moment you turn the pedal on. 11.
2. SPRING 2 MONO IN/STEREO OUT 1 This models a spring reverb that produces a higher-density reverberation. 3. PLATE 1 MONO IN/STEREO OUT 1 This models a type of reverb unit that works by vibrating a metal plate instead of a spring. It is adjusted to a fairly short reverb time. This reverberation is characterized by a rapid attack, and is suitable for percussive playing. 4. PLATE 2 MONO IN/STEREO OUT 1 This models a plate reverb that produces a higher-density reverberation. 5.
11. GATE MONO IN/STEREO OUT 1 This is a versatile gated reverb, ideal for percussive playing. By setting SHAPE to 2 and MIX to 10 (i.e., effect only) you can create a reverse-playback type of sound. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] “TIME” “LODAMP” “HIDAMP” “PREDELAY” “SHAPE” 1,2 [6] “MIX” 5–500 [ms] 0.0–10.0 0.0–10.0 0–100 [ms] 0.0–10.0 Sets the gate time. * Adjusts the attenuation of the low-frequency range. * Adjusts the attenuation of the high-frequency range.
Tuner (Bypass, Mute) For your convenience, ToneLabSE 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 1. Press and hold the FX ON/OFF (TUNER) button for about 0.5 seconds. All effects will be bypassed, and the Auto Chromatic Tuner will operate. (The name display indicates BYPASS.
CALIBRATING THE TUNER When you switch ToneLabSE on, the built-in tuner is automatically calibrated to A=440 Hz (a.k.a. “concert pitch”). If desired, you can recalibrate the tuner in the range of A = 438 Hz–445 Hz. • While the tuner is active, the value display (3.10) shows the frequency of the reference pitch. You can use the ▲, ▼ buttons to adjust (calibrate) this in the range of 438 Hz–445 Hz.
Using the expression pedals EXPRESSION PEDAL SETTINGS ToneLabSE provides two expression pedals that you can use to control not only wah or volume, but a wide variety of effect parameters. For each program, you can specify which effect will be controlled, and how. HINT: If you’ve assigned a parameter to an expression pedal, operating the pedal has the same result as using the knob to edit the program. This means that when you operate the pedal, the EDIT icon will light.
SETTING THE EXPRESSION TARGET Here are the items you can set. When you’ve pressed the EXPRESSION button to make it blink, you’ll be able to set the following items by turning value knobs 1–6.
NOTE: Nothing will be controlled if the target effect is “OFF.” The expression pedal target is indicated as follows. “*/###### *: Target category, ######: Target parameter • Examples “--OFF--” --- OFF “VOLUME” --“P/DIRECT” --- (*: P (pedal)) (control nothing) Volume pedal DIRECT (mix amount of original sound) for a pedal effect (e.g.
“EXP1INIT” lets you specify whether the control data for expression pedal 1 (i.e., the position of the pedal) will be maintained when you switch programs. (“EXP2INIT” does the same for expression pedal 2.) Use the ▲, ▼ buttons to change the setting. If this is turned “OFF”; the instant you switch programs, the parameter that is specified as the expression target will change to the current position of the pedal.
be applied to the parameter at a “factor” (i.e., multiple) of 1/6, 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 1, 4/3, 3/2, 2, 3, or 4, according to the setting of the FACTOR parameter (value knob 2). NOTE: The maximum spacing of your taps can be no more than ten seconds. NOTE: If you’ve assigned a parameter other than MOD TAP or DLY TAP, the FACTOR setting does nothing.
5. Slowly advance the expression pedal 1 away from yourself (pedal forward), and take your hand off the pedal when it stops. NOTE: If you decide to cancel the calibration procedure, press the EXIT button. 6. Press the GLOBAL button. The name display will indicate COMPLETE for one second, and then ToneLabSE will return to normal operation. If the sensitivity could not be adjusted correctly, the name display will indicate ERROR, and will then indicate EXP1 MIN. Repeat the procedure from step 3.
Control via MIDI IDI 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. M ToneLabSE can use MIDI to communicate in the following ways with another MIDI device.
SETTING THE MIDI CHANNEL (GLOBAL “MIDI CH”) In order to exchange data with an external MIDI device, ToneLabSE’s MIDI channel must match the MIDI channel of your external MIDI device. Here’s how to set the MIDI channel. 1. Press the GLOBAL button (3.4). 2. The name display (3.8) will show “MIDI CH.” If a different parameter is selected, press the √, ® buttons (3.2) to change the display. 3. Use the value knob 3 (2.2) or the ▲, ▼ buttons (3.1) to set ToneLabSE’s MIDI channel. 4.
1. Press the GLOBAL button (3.4). 2. Press the √, ® buttons (3.2) to make the name display (3.8) read “CCHG I/O.” 3. Specify whether all control change messages will be transmitted or received. Use value knob 6 (2.2) or the ▲, ▼ buttons (3.1) to make your choice. “On” allows transmitting and receiving. “OFF” disables transmitting and receiving. NOTE: If this setting is “OFF,” no control change messages will be transmitted or received even if you specify individual control change numbers in step 4. 4.
1. Press the GLOBAL button (3.4). 2. Press the √, ® buttons (3.2) to make the name display (3.8) read “SYEX OUT.” 3. Specify whether parameter change messages will be transmitted. Use value knob 3 (2.2) or the ▲, ▼ buttons (3.1) to make your choice. “OFF”: Parameter change messages will not be transmitted. “On”: Parameter change messages will be transmitted.
“DUMP ALL” (Dump all data): All of the ToneLabSE’s data will be dumped. 5. Put the receiving device in a mode in which it can record the data dump. NOTE: For details, refer to the owner’s manual of the device that will receive the data dump. 6. Press ToneLabSE’s WRITE button (3.6) to begin transmitting. When transmitting is completed, the display will indicate “COMPLETE,” and you will return to the screen of step 4. (While “DUMP ALL” is being transmitted, the display will indicate “SEND.
Restoring the Factory Preset Programs H ere’s how you can restore ToneLabSE’s programs and all its other settings to the state in which it was shipped from the factory. NOTE: Executing this procedure will erase all the programs you created and saved in ToneLabSE, and will load the factory-set programs. MIDI settings will also be initialized.
Troubleshooting I f you suspect a malfunction, please check the following points first. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or Vox authorized service center. 1.
4. You’re using the ACOUSTIC pedal effect and getting nasty high frequency distortion. • Could the Drive setting be excessively high? • Are you using a very high output humbucking pickup? Either turn down the volume of your guitar, the Amp GAIN or Treble setting for the pedal. 5. The sound connected to your guitar amp is distorted, or sounds wrong. • Could “OUT SEL” switch be set to “Ln” (LINE)? • Could LEVEL be raised excessively? →Make the correct settings as described in Basic Connections.
Specifications NUMBER OF AMP TYPES: 16 NUMBER OF CABINET TYPES: 11 NUMBER OF EFFECTS PEDAL TYPES: 16 MODULATION TYPES: 11 DELAY TYPES: 11 REVERB TYPES: 11 NOISE REDUCTION: 1 NUMBER OF PROGRAMS: 96 (24 BANKS x 4 CHANNELS) AUDIO INPUTS INPUT x 1 INSERT RETURN x1 OUTPUT x 2 (balanced/unbalanced TRS) INSERT SEND x1 Tuner AUDIO OUTPUTS LEVEL knob (adjusts OUTPUT and PHONES) VALVE MIDI/DIGITAL 12AX7 (ECC83) x 1 Pedals PHONES x 1 SIGNAL PROCESSING A/D conversion: 20bit Factory settings D/A conversion: 20
Program list NAME 1-1 DIARY 1-2 S-R-V 1-3 SATCH 1-4 JIMIROTO 2-1 TELEBEND 2-2 CRUNCH 2-3 SOLO 2-4 BOOMER 3-1 JAZZMAN 3-2 FUNKYMAN 3-3 FIRE 3-4 AXIS 4-1 TEXAS T 4-2 UK BLUES 4-3 RECTOFLY 4-4 TALKVOX 5-1 ACOUS VH 5-2 PDL REV 5-3 VH 5-4 UNCHAIN 6-1 ECBADGE 6-2 SHOW ME 6-3 TORNADO 6-4 FILTRON 7-1 MR.
Index Numerics E 1OCTAVE 37 2OCTAVE 37 Effect On/Off mode 16 EXP PDL 61 expression pedals 53 A AC15 25 AC15TB 26 AC30 26 AC30TB 27 ACOUSTIC 36 AMP Models 23 ATTACK 36, 37 AUTO WAH 36 automatic chromatic tuner 51 B Backing Up 62 BASS 23, 36 BLACK 2x10 (BLK 2X10) 32 BLACK 2x12 (BLK 2X12) 30, 33 BODY 36 BOUTIQUE CL (BTQ CL) 30 BOUTIQUE OD (BTQ OD) 30 C Program Select mode 16 R RECTO 29 RELOAD? 64 RENAME 21 Restoring 63 Restoring the Factory Preset 64 REVERB EFFECTS 48 REVRB FX 61 F FAT OD 38 FUZZ 39
TOP PANEL: 1.2 1.4 1.5 1.3 1.6 5 1.7 1.8 4 1.9 2 9 8.2 8.2 1 5.2 4.1 4.2 5.1 2.2 2.1 6.1 6 8.1 6.3 6.2 7 8 3 3.8 REAR PANEL: 3.10 3.9 3.1 3.3 3.2 10 10.1 10.2 11.1 11.2 11 11.4 11.3 11.5 12 12.1 12.2 3.6 3.5 3.4 3.
[VOX Valvetronix] ToneLabSE Basic Channel Default Changed Function Mode Note On Note Off True Voice Memorized Messages Altered Note Number: Velocity Variable Range 0–95 Aftertouch Polyphonic (Key) Monophonic (Channel) Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change Song Position Song Select Tune System Exclusive System Common Clock System Real Time Command Local On/Off Aux All Notes Off Messages Active Sense Reset Recognized MIDI Implementation Chart Transmitted Memorized Date : 2003. 9.
Owner's Manual E 1 2003 VOX AMPLIFICATION LTD.
