Vox Tonelab ST User manual

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Precautions
Location
Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunc-
tion.
• 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 adapter to an AC outlet of the
correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage
other than that for which your unit is intended.
Handling
To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switches
or controls.
Care
If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Do
not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or cleaning
compounds or flammable polishes.
Keep this manual
After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference.
Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment
Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment. If
liquid gets into the equipment, it could cause a breakdown, fire,
or electrical shock.
Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment. If
something does slip into the equipment, unplug the AC adapter
from the wall outlet. Then contact your nearest VOX dealer or
the store where the equipment was purchased.
THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.

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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................. 1
Main features........................................................ 1
Panel Tour for the guitarist (Top and rear
panels).......................................................... 2
Top panel............................................................... 2
Rear panel ............................................................. 7
Making connections.................................... 8
Trying out the programs............................. 9
Creating your own sounds....................... 10
Creating a sound................................................ 10
Noise reduction settings .................................... 11
Saving a program ...................................... 12
About the amp models, cabinet models, and
effect types ................................................ 13
Amp models ....................................................... 13
Cabinet models................................................... 17
Effect types.......................................................... 18
Tuner .......................................................... 23
Tuning procedure ............................................... 23
Calibrating the tuner .......................................... 23
Using the expression pedal for control ... 24
Expression pedal settings .................................. 24
Assigning a function to the expression pedal
(Quick Assign)..................................................... 24
Expression pedal minimum and maximum val-
ues ......................................................................... 25
Adjusting the sensitivity of the expression pedal
............................................................................... 27
Connecting to your computer (USB connec-
tion) ............................................................ 28
Using librarian software .................................... 28
Transferring audio data ..................................... 28
Restoring the factory settings................. 29
Troubleshooting........................................ 29
Preset program list ................................... 31
Specifications ........................................... 33

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the VOX Modeling Effect Processor
ToneLab ST.
In order to get the most out of your new gear, please read this
owner’s manual carefully and use the product as directed. Keep
the owner’s manual in a safe place for future reference.
Main features
• The ToneLab ST features a power amp circuit that uses a
miniature triode 12AX7 (ECC83) vacuum tube normally
used in preamps, generating the sound of a real tube amp,
and capturing the feel and tone of the original amplifier
(Valvetronix technology).
• Thirty-three amp models using sophisticated modeling
technology are built-in. There are also eleven speaker cabi-
net models, giving you an easy way to recall sounds rang-
ing from vintage amps of the past to expensive high-end
tube amps.
• Twenty-five high quality effects are built-in, allowing you
to simultaneously use up to eight effect types including
noise reduction.
• There are fifty preset sounds that take advantage of the
amps and effects, together with fifty user-editable pro-
grams, giving you a total of one hundred programs that
you can switch between by pressing a foot switch while
you perform.
• The expression pedal lets you control wah, volume, or
many other parameters with your foot – a great asset dur-
ing live performance.
• The Quick Assign function makes it easy to assign param-
eters or other functions to the expression pedal.
• The Amp/Line switch ensures that your sound is correctly
optimized whether you’re using a guitar amp or line-level
system as your audio output device.
• An Auto Chromatic Tuner is built-in for easy tuning.
• If you use a commercially available USB cable to connect
the ToneLab ST to your computer, you’ll be able to use
librarian software on your computer to manage user pro-
grams, or use the ToneLab ST as a USB audio interface.

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Panel Tour for the guitarist (Top and
rear panels)
Here we’ll introduce you to the switches, controls, and connec-
tors on the ToneLab ST’s top panel.
Top panel
1. Amp section
Here you’ll create settings for the amp model.
For details on each effect, refer to “Amp models” (p.13).
a. AMP 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 STD
(Standard), SPL (Special), CST (Custom), STD ...
The color of the LED will indicate the bank that’s selected.
• STD (Standard): green
• SPL (Special): orange
• CST (Custom): red
The LED will be lit if the amp model is on. By holding down this
switch for about one second you can switch the amp model on/
off.

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b. CABINET ON/OFF switch and LED
This turns the cabinet model on/off. The LED will be lit if the
cabinet model is on.
By entering OPTION parameter setting mode you can set
parameters for the cabinet model.
OPTION parameter setting mode
To enter OPTION parameter setting mode, hold down the CAB-
INET ON/OFF switch for about one second. You’ll be in
OPTION parameter setting mode, and the LED will blink.
OPTION parameter setting mode lets you make the following
settings.
• GAIN control: cabinet model (CABINET)
• TREBLE control: presence (PRESENCE)
• MIDDLE control: noise reduction (NR)
When you return to the previous operation, press the CABINET
ON/OFF switch or the EXIT/TUNE switch.
NOTE: I n OPTION parameter setting mode, t he BASS and
VOLUME controls are disabled in this mode.
c. AMP selector
This selects the amp model.
The amp model you select will determine the response of the
gain circuit and tone controls, and the order in which they are
located in the circuit.
If the amp model is turned off, turning this selector will turn the
amp model on.
d. GAIN control
This adjusts the gain of the selected amp model. In OPTION
parameter setting mode, this control selects the cabinet model.
If the cabinet model is turned off, turning this control in
OPTION parameter setting mode will turn the cabinet model on.
e. TREBLE, MIDDLE, BASS controls
These adjust the tone of the high, mid, and low frequency
ranges. In OPTION parameter setting mode, the TREBLE control
adjusts the presence and the MIDDLE control adjusts the noise
reduction.
The way in which these controls affect the tone will depend on
the amp model you’ve selected.
NOTE: Depending on the selected amp model, there may be
almost no sound if you turn all three of these controls to the
far left.
f. VOLUME control
This adjusts the volume of the program.
HINT: You can adjust the volume of the program even when
the amp model is turned off.
2. Pedal section
Here you can make settings for the pedal
effects.
For details on each effect, refer to “Pedal
types” (p.18).
a. PEDAL ON/OFF switch and LED
This turns the pedal effect on/off. The
LED will be lit if the pedal effect is on.

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b. PEDAL controller
This selects the pedal type.
If the pedal effect is turned off, turning this selector will turn the
pedal effect on.
c. EDIT knob
This adjusts the parameters of each effect.
3. MOD/DELAY section
Here you can make settings for the mod-
ulation effect, delay effect, and other
effects such as pitch shift.
For details on each effect, refer to
“Mode/Delay types” (p.20).
a. MOD/DELAY ON/OFF switch and
LED
This turns the modulation effect, delay effect, or other effect on/
off. The LED will be lit if the effect is on.
b. MOD/DELAY selector
This selects the modulation type, delay type, or other effect type.
If the effect type is off, turning this selector will turn the effect
type on.
c. EDIT knob
This adjusts the parameters of each effect.
You can use this knob to adjust two different parameters, EDIT 1
or EDIT 2. The specific parameters that are adjusted will depend
on the selected effect. For details, refer to “Mode/Delay types”
(p.20).
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EDIT 1:
turn the EDIT knob
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EDIT 2:
hold down the TAP switch and turn the EDIT
knob
d. TAP switch and LED
This is used to set the speed of the modulation effect or the delay
time of the delay effect. The interval at which you press the TAP
switch twice is assigned as the time.
The LED will blink to indicate the specified speed or time.
If you’ve selected PITCH SHIFTER, the pitch setting will change
each time you press the TAP switch.
If you’ve selected FILTRON, the envelope up/down setting will
change each time you press the TAP switch. The LED will light if
Up is selected.
You can edit parameters such as SPEED or PITCH by holding
down the TAP switch and turning the EDIT knob (EDIT 2). For
details, refer to “Mode/Delay types” (p.20).
4. Reverb section
Here you can make settings for the reverb effect.
For details on each reverb effect, refer to “Reverb
types” (p.22).
a. REVERB ON/OFF switch and LED
This turns the reverb effect on/off.
The LED will be lit if the reverb effect is on.
b. REVERB knob
Depending on the position of the knob, this selects the reverb
type (SPRING, ROOM, or HALL) and adjusts the mix amount of
the reverb sound.
If the reverb effect is off, turning this knob will switch the reverb
effect on.

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5. Program Select / Tuner section
a. UP/DOWN pedals and LEDs
Selecting a program (p.9, “Trying out the programs”)
Pressing the UP pedal will increment the program by one, and
pressing the DOWN pedal will decrement the program by one.
You can hold down the UP pedal and press the EXIT/TUNE key
to increment the program by ten.
You can hold down the DOWN pedal and press the EXIT/TUNE
key to decrement the program by ten.
Using the tuner (p.23, “Tuner”)
If you press the UP and DOWN pedals simultaneously, all
effects will be bypassed and you’ll be able to use the tuner.
If you hold down the UP and DOWN pedals simultaneously for
about two seconds, you’ll be able to use the tuner with the
sound muted.
When you’re using the tuner, the LEDs will indicate the tuning
status.
6. Setting/Display section
a. Program (value) display
Normally this shows the program number.
When you’re using the tuner, this shows the
note name.
When you’re editing a parameter, this shows
the parameter value you’re editing.
If the parameter value matches the original
value, the decimal point segment in the lower
right of the LED will momentarily go dark
(p.11, “Parameter original value indication”).
b. WRITE switch
Press this if you saves the sound you’ve edited (p.12, “Saving a
program”).
c. EXIT/TUNE switch
Press this if you decide to cancel an operation (such as saving a
program).
When the CABINET switch LED, the QUICK ASSIGN LED, or
the program display are not blinking, you can press this switch
to use the tuner (p.23, “Tuning procedure”).
By holding down this switch for about two seconds, you can acti-
vate the
Key Lock function , which locks disables the operations
of the switches, selectors, and knobs on the top panel. To deacti-
vate this function, hold down the switch once again for about two
seconds.

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d. EXP PARAM (Expression Parameter) switch
This lets you specify the maximum value and minimum value of
the parameter that’s assigned to the pedal. For details, refer to
“Expression pedal minimum and maximum values” (p.25).
If the QUICK ASSIGN LED is lit, holding down this switch for
approximately two seconds will assign a effect parameter to the
expression pedal (p.24, “Assigning a function to the expression
pedal (Quick Assign)”).
e. QUICK ASSIGN LED
This will light when the Quick Assign function is available, and
will blink when you’re specifying the variable range of the
expression pedal.
7. Expression pedal section
a. EXP LED
This will light when the effect
assigned to the expression pedal is on.
b. Expression pedal
This controls the function that’s
assigned to the expression pedal (e.g.,
volume or wah), or controls the
parameter of some other effect.
If you firmly advance the expression
pedal all the way forward, the effect
assigned to the pedal will be switched
on/off.
If volume is assigned to the expres-
sion pedal, advancing the pedal in
this way will not turn off the volume
pedal.

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Rear panel
1. Valve
The internal 12AX7 (ECC83) vacuum tube is located here.
NOTE: The vacuum tube may break if it is subjected to phys-
ical impact. Be careful not to subject the ToneLab ST to strong
physical impact.
2. USB connector (Type B)
If you use a commercially available USB cable to connect the
ToneLab ST to your computer, you’ll be able to use librarian soft-
ware on your computer to manage user programs, or use the
ToneLab ST as a USB audio interface.
3. Cable hook
Wrap the cable of the AC adapter around this hook to prevent
the AC adapter from being accidentally disconnected.
For details, refer to “Making connections” (p.8).
4. DC12V connector
Connect the included AC adapter here.
NOTE: The included AC adapter is only for use with the
ToneLab ST. Using it with any other device may cause mal-
functions, so you must never do so.
5. STANDBY switch
This turns the power on or off.
6. INPUT connector
Connect your guitar cable here.
7. AUX IN jack
This is a stereo mini-jack to which you can connect the output
(analog output) of an audio device.
You can connect a CD or MP3 player here, and play along on the
guitar while listening to your favorite songs. To adjust the vol-
ume, use the controls of the connected device.
8. OUTPUT/PHONES jack
Connect your guitar amp, mixer, or headphones here. This jack
will accommodate either stereo or monaural connections.
9. LEVEL knob
This adjusts the output level of the OUTPUT/PHONES jack.
10. AMP/LINE switch
The correct setting of this switch will depend on what is con-
nected to the OUTPUT/PHONES jack.
For details, refer to “Making connections” (p.8).

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Making connections
Here’s how to make connections and start using your ToneLab ST.
1. Set the AMP/LINE switch appropriately for the type of
device you’ll be connecting to the OUTPUT/PHONES jack.
Set the AMP/LINE switch as follows.
AMP (VOX, F, M)
If you’re connecting a guitar amp, choose the VOX, F, or M
setting. This setting will compensate the output from the
amp model as necessary. However, compensation will not
be applied if the amp model is off.
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VOX:
Use this setting if the output is connected to an amp
that has a distinctive mid-range such as the AC30 open-
backed combo amp made by the VOX Corporation.
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F:
Use this setting if the output is connected to a typical
clean-sounding US-made open-backed combo amp.
•
M:
Use this setting if the output is connected to a stack-
type amp such as a 4x12 closed-back cabinet.
LINE
Use this setting if the output is connected to your guitar
amp’s power amp, to an audio system, mixer, or recorder,
or to headphones.
2. Use a cable to connect the ToneLab ST’s OUTPUT/PHONES
jack to your guitar amp, mixer, or other device.
NOTE:
Lower the volume of your guitar amp or mixer before
you make connections.
The OUTPUT/PHONES jack is a stereo output. Use a phone
plug to make connections.
OUTPUT/PHONES INPUT
AC adapter
DC12V
CD player, etc.
AUX
IN USB
Audio system
Mixer, recorder, etc.
Computer
USB cable
Guitar
Guitar amp
Headphones
VOX

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If you use a monaural phone plug cable to connect this to
your amp etc., only the sound of the L (left) channel will be
output.
If you want to connect this in stereo to a mixer or recorder,
use a “stereo phone plug (output) -> monaural phone plug x
2 (input)” adapter cable.
3. Turn the rear panel LEVEL knob to “0” (all the way to the
left as seen from the rear panel).
4. Connect the plug of the included AC
adapter to the DC12V jack, and plug the AC
adapter into an AC outlet.
Wrap the AC adapter cable around the
cable hook.
5. Connect the cable from your guitar to the
INPUT jack.
6. Make sure that the volume of your amp or mixer is turned
down, and then turn the STANDBY switch on.
7. Raise the volume controls of your amp or mixer, and turn
the rear panel LEVEL knob to adjust the volume.
NOTE:
Since the ToneLab ST uses a vacuum tube, there
might not be sound for a few seconds until the vacuum tube
has warmed up.
Trying out the programs
The ToneLab ST has a total of one hundred programs, consisting
of rewritable user programs (No.0–49) and preset programs
(No.50–99).
For details on the preset programs, refer to “Preset program list”
(p.31).
1. Press the UP or DOWN pedal to switch programs.
Play your guitar, and try out the various programs.
Each program contains settings that assign the expression
pedal to control wah, volume, delay feedback, reverb input
level, or some other effect parameter. Operate the expression
pedal to try out the assignment for each program.
HINT: To increment the program number by 10, hold down
the UP pedal and press the EXIT/TUNE key. Similar, to dec-
rement the program number by 10, hold down the DOWN
pedal and press the EXIT/TUNE key.

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Creating your own sounds
There are two ways to create your own sound: you can start with
a program that’s similar to what you have in mind and then edit
the parameters as desired, or you can create a program from
scratch.
Creating a sound
Here we’ll explain how to create a program from scratch.
1. Turn off the cabinet model and effect types.
If the CABINET on/off switch, MOD/DELAY on/off
switch, and REVERB on/off switch LEDs are lit, press each
switch to turn them off.
2. Press the AMP bank select switch to select a bank, and use
the AMP selector to select an amp model.
Each time you press the AMP bank switch, the bank will
cycle through STD (Standard), SPL (Special), CST (Cus-
tom), STD ...
For details on the amp models, refer to “Amp models”
(p.13).
3. Use the GAIN, TREBLE, MIDDLE, BASS, and VOLUME
controls to adjust the tone and volume.
The GAIN control adjusts the gain.
The TREBLE, MIDDLE, and BASS controls adjust the high,
mid, and low-frequency tone.
The VOLUME control adjusts the volume.
HINT: The sound might be distorted in an undesirable way
depending on the settings of the TREBLE, MIDDLE, 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.
To change the cabinet mode
Hold down the CABINET on/off switch for about one sec-
ond to enter OPTION parameter setting mode (the CABI-
NET on/off switch LED will blink). Then turn the GAIN
control.
For details on the cabinet models, refer to “Cabinet models”
(p.17).

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Adjusting the high-frequency tone (Presence)
Hold down the CABINET on/off switch for about one sec-
ond to enter OPTION parameter setting mode, and then
turn the TREBLE control.
5. Select and adjust the effects of other sections.
For example if you want to add delay, turn the MOD/
DELAY selector to select DELAY.
If the selector is already positioned at DELAY, turn it to
some other delay type and then back to re-select DELAY.
Use the TAP switch or EDIT knob to set the delay time, delay
level (the mix amount of delay sound), and feedback.
To set the delay time
Press the TAP switch twice (the time will be set to the
interval at which you press the switch).
To adjust the delay level or feedback
Delay level: Turn the EDIT knob.
Feedback: Hold down the TAP switch and turn EDIT.
For details on the effect types, refer to “Effect types” (p.18).
HINT: If you’ve selected a pedal effect, it might be easier to
make adjustments if other effects are not being applied. If so,
adjust the pedal effect after you’ve specified the amp model
and cabinet model, but before you make settings for other
effects.
6. When you’ve come up with a sound that you like, save it as
a program.
For details, refer to “Saving a program” (p.12).
NOTE: If you switch to a different program or turn off the
power before saving, the changes you’ve made will be dis-
carded, and the settings will revert to their original state.
Parameter original value indication
This is a way for you to check
the original value
of a parame-
ter; i.e., the value that was saved in the preset program or user
program.
When you're using a knob to edit the value of a parameter, the
decimal point in the lower left of the program display LED is lit
momentarily when the edited value matches the original value.
HINT: You can take advantage of this original value indica-
tion to find out the actual settings of a program that you like.
NOTE: The settings of the rear panel LEVEL knob and AMP/
LINE switch are not saved, and will not be shown by the orig-
inal value indication. Nor will the original value of the
SPEED parameter or TIME parameter be shown when you
use the TAP switch to set the SPEED parameter or TIME
parameter.
Noise reduction settings
Noise reduction reduces the unwanted noise that might be
heard between notes. This setting is made independently for
each program.
HINT: High-gain amp models are particularly prone to noise,
so we recommend using noise reduction in this case.
1. Hold down the CABINET on/off switch for about one sec-
ond to enter OPTION parameter setting mode.
The CABINET on/off switch LED will blink.
2. Turn the MIDDLE control to adjust the noise reduction sen-
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Turning the knob toward the right will increase the
amount of noise reduction.
Turning the knob all the way to the left will turn noise
reduction off; it will have no effect.
NOTE: Depending on the guitar you’re using, excessively
high settings of noise reduction may cause notes to be cut off
unnaturally.
3. When you’ve finished making settings, press the EXIT/
TUNE switch.
Saving a program
When you’ve come up with a sound you like, here’s how to save
(write) it.
NOTE: If you switch to a different program or turn off the
power before saving, the changes you’ve made will be dis-
carded, and the settings will revert to their original state.
1. Press the WRITE switch.
The program display and the UP/DOWN pedal LEDs will
blink.
2. Press the UP or DOWN pedal to select the user program
(No.0–49) in which you want to save your settings.
When selecting the save-destination, holding down the UP
pedal and pressing the EXIT/TUNE key will increment
the program number by ten. Similarly, holding down the
DOWN pedal and pressing the EXIT/TUNE key will dec-
rement the program number by ten.
NOTE: Your settings will overwrite the program you select
here. Take care not to overwrite an important program that
you want to keep. You can’t save to a preset program (No.50-
99).
HINT: If you decide to cancel the Write operation, press the
EXIT/TUNE switch. You will return to the previous mode,
and the LED will stop blinking.
3. Press the WRITE switch once again.
Your settings will be written to the user program you
selected in step 2, and the UP/DOWN LED will return to
the steadily lit state.

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About the amp models, cabinet
models, and effect types
This section provides details about the amp models and cabinet
models, and on the pedal effects, mode/delay effects, and reverb
effect.
The following illustration shows the signal flow within the
ToneLab ST.
Amp models
Here we’ll explain the 33 different amp models.
HINT: Each amp model’s GAIN (adjusted by the top panel
GAIN control) can be assigned to the expression pedal for
control. For details on how to assign a parameter to the
expression pedal, refer to “Assigning a function to the expres-
sion pedal (Quick Assign)” (p.24).
1. CLEAN
STD (Standard)
This models the clean channel of a high-quality amp that was
produced only on special order, and was known as the overdrive
special. With a beautifully rounded low range, a sharp mid-
range attack, and a sweet treble register, this is ideal for single
coil pickups.
SPL (Special)
This models the clean channel of a Japanese-made amp with 2 x
12" speakers that went on sale in 1975. It is known for its clean
full-range sound and its built-in stereo chorus, and is used on
stages and in studios around the world.
CST (Custom)
This models only a four-band tone control that produces an
undistorted, pure, clean tone. The GAIN control is disabled. Set-
ting BASS, MIDDLE, and TREBLE to the center and PRESENCE
to the minimum setting will produce the same result as turning
the amp model off. If you want to obtain a sparkling clean tone
as when using a line input, turn the cabinet model off.
2. CALI CLEAN
STD (Standard)
The 6G5-A “Pro” amp was produced during the years 1960–
1963, and was distinctive for its yellowish brown vinyl cover
and round brown knobs. This 40W combo amp is known for its
warm and clean tone.
SPL (Special)
This American-made tweed-covered 2x12" combo amp made in
1957 is known for its rich and clean tone that’s ideal for classic
rock, blues, and country. By raising the volume you can also pro-
duce a powerful and punchy overdrive sound.
CST (Custom)
This modifies an American-made black-paneled amp that has
been modified. With this modification, an already-superb amp
gains even greater smoothness and additional warmth.
PEDAL
TYPE
AMP MODEL
POWER AMP
OUTPUT
SELECT
CABINET MODEL
PRE AMP
GAIN
MOD /
DELAY
REVERB
EFFECT TYPE
VALVE
ECC83 (12AX7)
VOLUME
PEDAL
VOLUME

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3. US BLUES
STD (Standard)
This models a 4x10" combo amp from 1959 that was originally
designed for bass guitar. Its smooth and crisp overdrive sound
will respond sensitively to your picking dynamics and to the
volume of your guitar.
SPL (Special)
This models the 22W Bruno Cowtipper Pro II 22 which owes its
existence to a special friend of VOX, the custom amp designer
Tony Bruno. It responds with extreme sensitivity to your playing
touch, and its silky-sweet clean tone will become a crunch sound
rich in overtones when you turn up the volume.
CST (Custom)
This models a wood-finished 30W boutique amp head that cost
more than $25,000. It delivers sparkling glassy clean tones, and
raising the gain will produce overdrive sounds that are star-
tlingly sweet in a musical way.
4. US 2x12
STD (Standard)
This models a black-faced 2x12" combo amp that has become an
indispensible item for country and blues players. Its tight and
clean sound provides deep piano-like bass tones, and will
deliver the classic Chicago blues tone particularly when used
with single coil pickups.
SPL (Special)
This models a beautiful 30W boutique amp head renowned for
its peerless quality and true point-to-point wiring. Based on a
concept similar to that of the VOX AC30, this amp is known for
its rich overtones, sparkling clean tone, and great-sounding
overdrive.
CST (Custom)
Based on a crunch-distortion amp, this original amp model
changes the tone control to an active circuit that is more power-
ful than the conventional one, allowing a wide range of tones to
be created.
Raise the TREBLE for sparkling chords or lower it for a tasteful
blues setting, or turn up the MIDDLE for a rock backing sound.
5. VOX AC15
STD (Standard)
This models the AC15TB, which combines the beautifully sweet
tonal character of the AC15’s low output power amp with the
sound-creating flexibility of the AC30’s top boost channel.
SPL (Special)
This models channel 2 of the VOX AC15 (1x12", 15W), which
was manufactured in 1962 and was a big hit for its compact cab-
inet, power, and great tone – along with then-popular British
bands.
CST (Custom)
This original amp model is based on an old British amp that
delivers the ideal kind of powerful distortion for rock, but with
the tone control changed to an active circuit that has a stronger
effect than the conventional one, allowing a wide range of tones
to be created.
You can obtain basic distortion sounds at the flat setting, or take
advantage of the active tone circuit to create highly distinctive
lead sounds.

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6. VOX AC30
STD (Standard)
This models an AC30 amp with the “top boost” circuit that was
included as standard starting with units produced in 1964. It
delivers a smooth and refined top end, majestically deep over-
drive, and a rich and brilliant clean sound.
SPL (Special)
This models is a hand-wired all-tube amp head sold to com-
memorate VOX’s fiftieth anniversary. This amp has no rival in
its ability to create sparkling chime-like clean sounds and
creamy warm overdrive sounds.
CST (Custom)
This models the AC30BM Brian May signature model which
faithfully reproduces every nuance of the legendary original
AC30 from the 1950’s. This setting provides the screaming
sound of the amp being overdriven with the treble booster
turned on.
7. UK ROCK
STD (Standard)
This 45W amp head was originally manufactured from 1962 to
1966, and was based on a tweed-covered bass amp. Its high-gain
design was the beginning of the British amp tone revolution that
continues to this day.
SPL (Special)
This models a UK-manufactured 100W single-channel head with
master volume made in 1983. Turn the GAIN control all the way
up to get that thick, snarling hard rock and heavy metal sound
that dominated the 80’s.
CST (Custom)
This models the high treble channel of a hand-wired amp head
made in England during the early 60’s. Raising the volume of
this 50W output amp all the way produces the crunch that will
forever be the sound of rock ‘n’ roll.
8. UK METAL
STD (Standard)
This models the high-gain channel of a modern 100W amp.
While individual notes are clearly defined, it delivers a monster
sound that’s quite aggressive and arrogant.
SPL (Special)
This models an English-made 100W amp head released in 2007
and boasting a four-channel design with powerful tone. We’ve
used the “Overdrive 1” channel that produces a tight low-end
and transparent high-gain metal sound.
CST (Custom)
Based on a UK-made 100W head, this amp was created for a
famous guitarist known for his amazing tone, slash rhythms,
and liking for silk hats. If you have a desire for ultimate metal
tones, this amp will be the perfect choice.
9. US HIGH GAIN
STD (Standard)
This models a 100W boutique amp head manufactured in North
Hollywood. This amp can be switched between power tube class
AB or class A modes; the class AB mode used on the ToneLab ST
produces rich overtones and highly musical response.

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SPL (Special)
This models the overdrive channel of a snakeskin-covered 100W
amp head made in 1991. With an open low-end and a com-
pressed mid/high range, its powerful and heavy sound delivers
a forceful tone that will not break down even with the most
extreme gain settings.
CST (Custom)
This is an original amp model based on a recent high-gain amp,
but with the tone control changed to an active circuit that has a
stronger effect than the conventional one, allowing a wide range
of tones to be created.
A wide range of settings are possible; you can raise the BASS to
bring out the ultra-lows, or raise or lower the MIDDLE to obtain
hot lead sounds or a “scooped” sound.
10.US METAL
STD (Standard)
This models the modern high-gain channel from a wild beast of
a high-gain amp. Its deep and loose low-end, sparkling highs,
and monstrous gain are ideal for guitars tuned as low as possi-
ble, or for metal acts wielding seven-string guitars.
SPL (Special)
This models a California-made amp head with a three-channel
design and versatile gain switches that produce a wide variety
of sounds. We’ve modeled the lead channel that produces the
ultimate high-gain tone.
CST (Custom)
This two-channel 120W head manufactured in Mississippi was
designed for a legendary guitar hero known for his “brown
sound.” This amp models features a high-gain sound that’s ideal
for the tapping performance technique.
11.BOUTIQUE METAL
STD (Standard)
This models the overdrive channel of a 100W high-quality amp
that was produced only on special order, and known as the over-
drive special. The wonderful sustain obtained by raising the
GAIN control is smooth and soulful.
SPL (Special)
This models the crushing high-gain sound emanated from a
German-made 100W four-channel amp head. We chose the
“Heavy” channel that delivers a startling tightness when played
with a dropped-D metal tuning.
CST (Custom)
This is an original amp model based on a recent high-gain amp,
marked by a rich and hot mid-range tone and extremely power-
ful sustain.
Since active-circuit tone controls are used on this model as well,
a wide range of tonal variety can be obtained.