Vox StompLab IIB User manual

2012

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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 elds
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.
Interference with other electrical devices
Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception
interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios
and televisions.
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 ammable polishes.
Keep this manual
Aer 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, re,
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 Korg dealer or the
store where the equipment was purchased.
THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA)
NOTE: 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 o 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 dierent from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
If items such as cables are included with this equipment, you must
use those included items.
Unauthorized changes or modication to this system can void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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or package, you must dispose of it in the correct manner
to avoid harm to human health or damage to the
environment. Contact your local administrative body
for details on the correct disposal method. If the baery
contains heavy metals in excess of the regulated amount,
a chemical symbol is displayed below the symbol on the
baery or baery package.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS
This product has been manufactured according to strict
specications and voltage requirements that are applicable in the
country in which it is intended that this product should be used.
If you have purchased this product via the internet, through mail
order, and/or via a telephone sale, you must verify that this product
is intended to be used in the country in which you reside.
WARNING: Use of this product in any country other than that for
which it is intended could be dangerous and could invalidate the
manufacturer’s or distributor’s warranty.
Please also retain your receipt as proof of purchase otherwise
your product may be disqualied from the manufacturer’s or
distributor’s warranty.
Company names, product names, and names of formats etc. are the
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
* All product names and company names are the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Introduction
Welcome!
Thank you for adding the VOX StompLab II B Modeling Bass
Guitar Eect Processor to your rig. Whether you’re playing live,
in the studio, or practicing with headphones, the StompLab will
give you countless hours of great sounds!
To ensure a long and trouble-free relationship with your StompLab,
please read this manual carefully. When you’ve nished reading
this manual, please keep it for future reference.
Main features
q61 dierent modeling eect variations are built-in, and you
can use up to eight dierent eects simultaneously (including
noise reduction).
qUse these modeling eects to create your own sounds and
store them in internal memory as one of 20 user programs.
In addition, 100 more programs are provided as presets for
immediate use.
qA built-in auto chromatic tuner lets you tune while bypassed
or muted.
qThe StompLab II B provides an expression pedal that lets you
control wah, and volume and also many eect parameters,
giving you enormous possibilities for live performances.

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or gain value and the EDIT LED and Tuner center LED will blink.
In Edit mode, use this knob to set the rst parameter of an eect.
Also, when saving a program, use this knob to select the program
location where a set program will be saved (wrien).
3. VALUE 2 knob
In Program select mode, use this knob to adjust the amplier
output level (AMP/DRIVE). When making this adjustment, the
program/value display will indicate the output level and the EDIT
LED and Tuner # LED will blink.
In Edit mode, use this knob to set the second parameter of an eect.
4. EDIT button, EDIT LED
Use this buon to switch the Program select mode and the Edit
mode. The modes can be switched each time the buon is pressed.
When in the Edit mode, the EDIT LED will light up.
In Program select mode, the Value lock function turns on when
this buon is pressed and held for 2 seconds and the functionality
of the VALUE 1 and VALUE 2 knobs will be disabled. The Value
lock function is canceled when the buon is pressed and held
again for 2 seconds.
The Value lock function can only be enabled in Program select
mode.
5. Program/Value display
In Program select mode, this indicates the selected program number
and the knob value. When BYPASS/MUTE is active, the display
indicates the name of the note that you’re tuning.
In Edit mode, this indicates the eect abbreviations and parameter
values. Also, this indicates the program number that was selected
as the save location when the program is saved.
Front and rear panel
This section explains the buttons and connectors on the
StompLab II B’s front and rear panels.
Front panel
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1. CATEGORY selector
In Program select mode, use this to select the program genre and
to recall the selected genre of the program.
In Edit mode, use this to select the eect that will be edited.
Also, you can save the seings of an edited eect in a program
when [WRITE] is selected with the selector.
2. VALUE 1 knob
In Program select mode, use this knob to adjust the limiter
sensitivity or amplier gain (AMP/DRIVE). When making this
adjustment, the program/value display will indicate the sensitivity

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6. ▲, ▼ buttons
In Program select mode, use these to select programs. The program
number will increase (decrease) each time you press the buon.
In Edit mode, use these buons to select an eect and turn it on/
o. Use them to select the program in the save location and execute
the save function when saving a program.
Also, the calibration is set when the tuner is started.
7. Tuner LED
In Program select mode, this serves as the tuner meter when
BYPASS/MUTE function is active.
In Edit mode:
• The le  LED will light up when the eect name is indicated
in the program/value display.
• The center LED will light up or blink when the VALUE 1 knob
value is indicated in the program/value display.
• The right # LED will light up or blink when the VALUE 2 knob
value is indicated in the program/value display.
The LED in the center of the tuner and the # LED will blink when
the parameters shown can be set as the target function of the
expression pedal. When the parameters are set as the target function
of the expression pedal, the LED will remain lit up for a longer
time as it blinks. When the parameters are not set as the target
function, the LED will remain lit up for a shorter time as it blinks.
8. Program UP/DOWN pedals
In Program select mode, use these pedals to select programs.
The program number will increase (decrease) each time you
press the pedal.
In Edit mode, use these to switch the display of the program/value
display. The display is switched in the order of “Eect Name”
↔“VALUE 1 Value” ↔ “VALUE 2 Value”.
9. Expression pedal LED
This LED indicates when the expression pedal is on (lit up) or o
(turned o). Also, the LED will blink when the range is set to use
the eect parameters with the pedal.
10. Expression pedal setting button
This buon sets the function (volume, wah, eect parameters) of
the expression pedal. You can also use this buon to set the range
for using eect parameters with a pedal. (Page 10 “Seing the
expression pedal”)
11. Expression pedal
This pedal uses the eect parameters such as the volume and wah.
You can switch the target function of the expression pedal on or o
by pressing strongly on the pedal. (Page 8 “Expression pedal”)
Rear panel
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1. INPUT jack
Connect your bass to this jack.

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2. OUTPUT/PHONES jack
Connect this jack to your bass amp , mixer, recorder or headphones.
3. POWER button
To turn the power on or o, press and hold down this buon
for 1 second.
4. DC 9V jack
You can connect an optional AC adapter to this jack.
Setup
Installing batteries
Do not mix new baeries and used baeries or dierent types
of baeries together.
1.
Remove the 4 screws from the rubber feet that secure the
boom cover.
2. Insert four AA-size baeries, being sure to observe the correct
polarity (“+” and “-” markings), and close the boom cover.
If the baery level becomes low, noise may be generated.
Basic connections
Be sure to connect all cables with the power turned o. If you
fail to use caution when connecting cables, you could damage
your bass amp or speaker system, or cause other malfunctions.
1. Use a cable to connect the StompLab’s OUTPUT/PHONES jack
to your bass amp,mixer or recorder.
When connecting cables or turning on the power, make sure
to lower the volume of your amp or mixer so that you don’t
hear noise
If you’re using headphones, plug them into the OUTPUT/
PHONES jack.
If you’re using the optional AC adapter, connect it to the
rear panel DC9V power supply jack, and then plug the
adapter into an AC outlet to turn the power on.
2. Connect your bass to the rear panel INPUT jack.
3. Press and hold the power switch and release the switch when
the program/value display lights up.
When the StompLab starts, the program/value display will
indicate the program number.
4.
Raise the volume of your amp or mixer to the appropriate volume.

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Example of a connection
Bass amp, Mixer, Recorder
Headphone. etc.
AC adapter to an AC outlet
Bass
INPUT
OUTPUT/
PHONES
DC9V
Input
StompLab
Auto Power-O function
The StompLab has an Auto Power-O function that automatically
turns o the power when one hour has elapsed since the most
recent user input. If the auto power-o function is activated,
power will not be restored even if a buon or pedal is used. Turn
the power on again.
Even if there hasn’t been any user input, the Auto Power-O
function will not engage if there is audio input present at the
input jack.
The Auto Power-O function is enabled as the factory default.
Enabling the auto power-o function
While holding down the EDIT buon and Program DOWN pedal,
turn the power on.
Aer “AP” is indicated, the program/value display will indicate
“En.”
Disabling the auto power-o function
While holding down the EDIT buon and Program UP pedal,
turn the power on.
Aer “AP” is indicated, the program/value display will indicate
“dS.”
The seing to enable or disable the auto power-o function is
saved even when the power is turned o.
Program select mode
The Program select mode is where you can select and perform
with programs.
Seings for each eect are collectively called a “program.” The
StompLab has 120 programs. These programs include 100 programs
that are preset programs (00–99) and cannot be overwrien and
20 programs that are user programs (U0–U9, u0–u9) that can be
overwrien. The 100 preset programs are divided in 10 categories
with 10 programs each.
Selecting a program
1. Check whether you are in Program select mode.
In Program select mode, the Tuner # LED and  LED will light
up and the EDIT LED will turn o.

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When in Edit mode, the EDIT LED will light up and it will
turn o when the EDIT buon is pressed to switch to Program
select mode.
2.
Select a genre with the CATEGORY selector and press the
Program UP or Program DOWN pedal to select the program.
The program/value display shows the number of the program
that you selected.
3. Adjust the master volume as necessary.

Page 12 “Seing the type of device that you’ll be connecting
to the OUTPUT/PHONES jack and master volume - [GBL]
(GLOBAL)”.
Expression pedal
The target function (volume, eect parameter) of the expression pedal
is set for each program. By rocking the pedal up or down during
a performance, the tone and volume will be changed accordingly.
For programs where the target function of the expression pedal is
other than volume, the target function of the eect will turn o when
the pedal is pressed strongly and the expression pedal LED will
turn o. If the pedal is pressed strongly again, the eect of the target
function will turn on and the expression pedal LED will light up.
When volume is set as the target function of the expression pedal,
volume of the program will be set according to the current position
of the pedal. For target functions other than the volume, the tone
of the program cannot be changed until the expression pedal is
used aer the program is switched.
HINT: Set the [AMP/DRIVE] LEVEL as the target function when the
volume is controlled by the expression pedal as it is controlled by
the volume pedal and when the program volume does not change
until the pedal is used aer the program is switched.
Bypass and Mute
Bypass (which turns o all eects including noise reduction)
and Mute (which mutes the StompLabs output) are convenient
functions to use while you’re adjusting your bass amp, tuning
during a live performance, or switching basses. Here’s how to
use Bypass or Mute.
Bypassing the StompLab
Simultaneously press the Program UP and Program DOWN
pedals; all eects will be bypassed. At this time, the program/
value display will indicate “ – – ”.
Muting the StompLab
Simultaneously press and hold down the Program UP and Program
DOWN pedals for about one second and the output will be muted.
At this time, the program/value display will indicate “ _ _ ”.
When bypassed or muted, the Auto Chromatic Tuner will be
active. To cancel the bypass or mute function, press the Program
UP or Program DOWN pedal (this will not change the program).
Tuner
The StompLab has a built-in Auto Chromatic Tuner.
You can calibrate the reference pitch (the note “A”) of the tuner
in a range of 438Hz–445Hz.

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Tuning procedure
1. The Auto Chromatic Tuner will be activated when the StompLab
is bypassed or muted.
If you want to tune silently, such as during a live
performance, simply mute the StompLab.
2. Play a note on your bass and the program/value display will
indicate the name of the closest note.
Note names are indicated as follows.
C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B
Note name
Display
3. If your bass is sharp (pitch too high), the Tuner # LED will light
up. If your bass is at (pitch too low), the Tuner  LED will light
up. In either case, the brightness of the LEDs will indicate how
far either has veered.
When in tune, both the Tuner center LED will light up.
Adjusting the tuner calibration
You can adjust the reference pitch of the internal tuner (piano
center frequency A). You can calibrate this reference pitch in a
range of 438Hz–445Hz.
When you turn o the power, the calibration adjustment that you
made will be discarded and the StompLab will automatically
be set to 440Hz.
1. Change the reference pitch with the  or  buon when the
tuner is starting up.
The program/value display will indicate a reference pitch
(38-45: 438-445Hz).
Creating your sound (Edit mode)
The Edit mode is where you can set the eects that are used in each
category, such as [PDL] (PEDAL), [AMP/DR] (AMP/DRIVE), [CAB]
(CABINET), [NR] (NOISE REDUCTION), [MOD] (MODULATION),
[DLY] (DELAY) and [REV] (REVERB).
Signal ow
PEDAL AMP/DRIVE (Lo/Hi - Mid)
REVERB
DELAY
MODULATION
NOISE REDUCTION
VOLUME PEDAL
CABINET
The VOLUME PEDAL can be used when the target function of
the expression pedal is set to VOLUME. (Page 10 “Assigning
volume to the pedal”)
Entering Edit mode
1. In Program select mode, press the EDIT buon. You will enter
the Edit mode and the EDIT LED will light up.
Selecting eects and adjusting the parameters - [PDL],
[AMP/DR], [CAB], [NR], [MOD], [DLY], [REV]
Select an eect to use in each category and set the parameter.
1. Select the category with the CATEGORY selector.
2. Select the eect with the  or  buon.
The program/value display will indicate an abbreviation of the
eect name and the Tuner  LED will light up.

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For the eects and parameters that you can select, please refer
to the “Appendices” section on page 64.
When you select an eect, the StompLab automatically sets the
parameters of that eect to the most eective values.
By adjusting the parameters, you can tweak your sound to
what you have in mind.
When WAH is selected in the [PDL] category, the
expression pedal will automatically be set as the wah pedal.
To turn an eect on/o, press both the  and  buons
simultaneously. When an eect is on, the eect name is
shown, and when an eect is o, the display indicates “oF”.
3. Set the eect parameter with the VALUE 1 knob and VALUE
2 knob.
As you turn a knob, the program/value display will indicate
the values. For VALUE 1 the Tuner center LED will light up or
blink and for VALUE 2 the Tuner # LED will light up or blink.
For the eect parameters that are assigned to each knob, please
refer to the “Appendices” section on page 64.
[Lo/Hi] and [Mid] are part of the [AMP/DR] parameter.
If [AMP/DR] is turned o, the eect will be disabled.
Also, you can set the volume level of the program with
the [AMP/DR] VALUE 2 knob (LEVEL).
For noise reduction, select [NR] with the CATEGORY
selector and adjust the sensitivity with the VALUE 1
knob. Adjust the noise reduction sensitivity so that you
don’t hear noise (hiss) when you’re not playing your
bass. Depending on the bass that you’re using, sustained
notes may be cut o if you raise the noise reduction value
excessively. This parameter should be adjusted so notes
ring out naturally.
Setting the expression pedal
Assigning parameters to the pedal
To assign parameters to the pedal, set them in the edit mode.
1. Enter the edit mode.
2. Display the eect parameter value that you want to use with
the expression pedal on the program/value display. Check that
the tuner center LED or tuner #LED is blinking.
If the tuner center LED or tuner #LED does not blink, you
cannot assign the parameters to the expression pedal.
3. Press the pedal seing buon.
“CP” will appear briey on the program/value display and the
eect parameter can be used by the expression pedal.
If the eect parameter is set as the target function of the
expression pedal, the eect of the target function will turn
on automatically.
If the eect parameter that is set as the target function
of the expression pedal is selected and the pedal seing
buon is pressed, “--” will appear briey on the program/
value display and the expression pedal will not have a
target function.
Assigning volume to the pedal
To assign volume to the expression pedal, press the pedal seing

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buon aer the master volume ([GBL] VALUE2) appears on
the program/value display. “CP” will appear briey on the
program/value display and the volume can be changed by
using the expression pedal.
Setting the range of the parameter that will be used by
the pedal
Set the range of the eect parameter that will be used by the
expression pedal in the pedal seing mode.
1.
Press and hold the pedal seing buon for approximately 1
second.
The mode will switch to the pedal seing mode and the
expression pedal LED will blink.
2.
Set the value when the expression pedal is fully returned upright
with the VALUE 1 knob.
3. Set the value when the expression pedal is fully pressed down
with the VALUE 2 knob.
The tone will change within the set range when the pedal
is used.
4. When you nish adjusting your seings, press the pedal seing
buon to exit the pedal seing mode.
5. Enter the edit mode to save the seings.
Page 12 “Saving a program — [WRITE]”
The set range will return to the previous seing if they
are not saved when the program is switched or when the
power is turned o.
If the program is saved aer using the expression pedal, the
position of the expression pedal (inclined) will be saved as
the set value.
The following values cannot be saved.
• Volume
• Input level to delay eect [PDL]
• Input level to reverb eect [REV]
• Pitch parameter of [MOD] PITCH SHIFT
To control the volume with the pedal, assign the
master level ([GBL] VALUE 2). To control the input
levels of the reverb and delay effects, assign MIX
parameters ([DLY] VALUE 2 and [REV] VALUE 2).
When a target function of the eect pedal is not available,
“- -” appears briey on the program/parameter display
and the pedal cannot be set.
Eect/parameter type and parameter value display
In the Edit mode you can switch the eect names or the VALUE
1 and VALUE 2 values indicated with the Program UP/DOWN
pedals. The tuner  LED will light up when the eect name is
indicated, the tuner center LED will light up when VALUE 1
is indicated and the tuner # LED will light up when VALUE 2
is indicated.
Checking the values saved in a program (Original Value)
The Original Value LED in the program/value display lets you
check the parameter values of a saved program.
When you use the knob or buons to modify the value of a
parameter, the Original Value LED will light up when that value

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matches the value that’s already been saved in the program (i.e.,
the original value).
In Program select mode, the Original Value LED will light up
if the values of all parameters match the values that are saved
in the program.
Saving a program — [WRITE]
Here’s how to save (write) a sound that you’ve created.
If you switch to a dierent program in Program mode or turn
o the power without writing your seings into memory, the
changes that you made will be lost.
1. Set the CATEGORY selector to [WRITE].
The program number will blink in the program/value display.
2. Use the VALUE 1 knob or the / buons or the Program UP/
DOWN pedals to select the program location where you want
to save your seings.
3. Press the  buon and  buon simultaneously for 1 second.
The program will be saved, and the program/value display
will indicate “ CP ” briey.
The newly saved program will overwrite (i.e., replace) the
existing seings, so the previous program in that location
will be lost.
To cancel saving the program, select a category other than
[WRITE] with the CATEGORY selector.
Setting the type of device that you’ll be connecting
to the OUTPUT/PHONES jack and master volume -
[GBL] (GLOBAL)
You can set the type of device that you’ll be connecting to the
OUTPUT/ PHONES jack and the master volume of the StompLab.
These seings are common seings for all programs. The
type of device seing will be saved when the power is turned
o. When the power is turned o, the master volume will be
initialized at 7.0.
1. Select [GBL] with the CATEGORY selector.
2. Set the type of device that you’ll be connecting to the OUTPUT/
PHONES jack with the VALUE 1 knob.
This seing compensates the output from the bass amp model
so that it will be suitable for connection to the input jack of
your device.
AP: Use this seing if you’ve connected the StompLab to a
bass amp.
Ln: Use this seing if you’ve connected the StompLab to a
line input, to a headphones, to the power amp input of a bass
amp, or to a recorder.
3. Set the master volume with the VALUE 2 knob.

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Adjusting the sensitivity of the expression pedal
If the minimum and maximum values of the parameter are assigned
as the minimum and maximum values of the expression pedal,
but the eect or volume fails to reach the maximum (or minimum)
seing when the expression pedal is fully advanced (or returned),
you can adjust the sensitivity of the expression pedal as follows
so that it will function optimally.
When adjusting the sensitivity, you must use the expression
pedal with your foot; in some cases, it may not be possible to
adjust the pedal sensitivity if you use it with your hand.
1. Turn the power o.
2. While holding down the Expression pedal seing buon and
 buon, turn the power on.
3.
When the program/value display indicates “Pd,” release the
buons.
4. Advance the expression pedal so that the eect switches on/o.
This will be assigned as the weight that will switch on/o the
eect assigned to the expression pedal.
5. Use your foot to slowly return the expression pedal toward
yourself, and take your foot o when the pedal stops.
6. Soly advance the expression pedal, and take your foot o
when the pedal stops.
If you decide to cancel this sensitivity adjustment, press
the  switch.
7. Press the  switch.
“CP” will appear on the program/value display and the mode
will automatically switch to the program select mode.
If the sensitivity adjustment could not be performed correctly,
the program/value display will blink “Er”, and will then
indicate “Pd”. In this case, perform the procedure from step 4.
If you are repeatedly unsuccessful in adjusting
the sensitivity, it is possible that the StompLab has
malfunctioned. Please contact your local VOX dealer.

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Restoring the factory preset programs
Here’s how to restore (reload) the StompLab’s programs back to
the original factory preset programs.
When you perform this operation, all of the programs you
created and stored inside the StompLab will be erased, and
replaced by the factory programs.
1. While holding down the  buon and the  buon, turn on
the power.
2. The program/value display will indicate “ rL ”, and the TUNER
# and  LEDs will blink. Take your hand o both buons you
had been pressing.
If you decide to cancel the reload operation at this point, press
the  buon.
3. If you wish to reload the factory seings press the  buon.
The program/value display will indicate “ Ld ” and reloading
will begin. When reloading has completed, the program/value
display will indicate “CP ”, and the StompLab will automatically
enter Program select mode.
Never turn o the power while reloading.
Troubleshooting
If you suspect a malfunction, please check the following points. If
this does not resolve the problem, please contact a nearby dealer.
1. Power does not turn on
qHave the baeries have run down?
When the baeries run low, the program/value display will be dark.
We recommend that you replace the baeries as soon as possible.
If baeries become unusable, remove them immediately. Leaving
drained baeries in the unit can cause malfunctions (such as baery
leakage). You should also remove the baeries if you won’t be using
the StompLab for an extended period of time.
qMake sure the baeries are inserted with the polarities (+, -) in the
correct orientation.
qIs the AC adapter connected to the rear panel DC9V jack?
qIs the AC adapter plugged into an AC outlet?
qCould the AC adapter be damaged?
2. No sound
qIs the volume of your bass turned down?
qIs your bass cable connected correctly?
qIs your bass cable broken?
q Are the [AMP/DR] VALUE 1 (GAIN) or VALUE 2 (LEVEL) parameters
currently set to a low value?
qAre the [Lo/Hi] or [Mid] parameters currently set to a low value?
For some amp models, there may be no sound from the amp if the
LO, MID, and HI control values are low.
qIs the volume turned down for another eect?
qIs the Mute function activated?
Refer to “Bypass and Mute” (p. 8) and cancel the Mute function.
qIs the master volume turned down?
Set the CATEGORY selector to [GBL], and turn the VALUE 2 knob
to adjust the master volume.

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qIs the expression pedal fully returned when volume, [AMP/DR]
VALUE1 knob (GAIN) and VALUE2 knob (LEVEL) are set as the
target funciotn of the expression pedal?
3. Eects don’t apply
qCould an eect be o?
q Is the [MOD] VALUE 2 knob (DEPTH) or the [DLY] or [REV] VALUE
2 knob (MIX) set to a low value?
qIs the StompLab in Bypass mode?
Refer to “Bypass and Mute” (p. 8) and cancel the Bypass function.
4. High frequencies are distorted when using [PDL] (PEDAL)
AC (ACOUSTIC)
qAre you applying too much drive? Lower the [AMP/DR] VALUE
1 (GAIN) seing.
qAre you using a bass that has high output humbucking pickups?
Lower the volume of your bass.
5. Sound source connected to the bass amp is distorted, or
sounds wrong
qIs the VALUE 1 knob (StompLab output jack connection volume)
in [GBL] set at Ln (LINE)?
Set to AP (AMP).
qIs the VALUE 2 knob (LEVEL) in [AMP/DR] or the VALUE 2 knob
(MASTER LEVEL) in [GBL] set too high?
Specications
Number of eects: Pedal types: 9
Amp/Drive Models: 18
Cabinet Models: 12
Modulation types: 9
Delay types: 8
Reverb types: 3
Noise Reduction: 1
Volume Pedal: 1
Number of programs: 120 (20 user/100 preset)
Audio input: INPUT (mono)
Audio output: OUTPUT/PHONES (stereo)
Signal processing: A/D conversion: 24 bit
D/A conversion: 24 bit
Tuner: Detection range : A0–E6
Calibration: A=438 – 445 Hz
Power supply: Four alkaline AA baeries or
DC9V AC adapter (separately
sold)
Baery life 7.5 hours (using four alkaline
AA baeries)
Dimensions (W X D X H): 207 X 125 X 64mm /
8.15" X 4.92" X 2.52"
Weight: 780 g / 1.72 oz.
Included items: Owner’s manual, four AA-size
baeries
Options (separately sold): DC9V AC adapter
* Specications and appearance are subject to change without notice
for improvement.

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Précautions
Emplacement
L’utilisation de cet instrument dans les endroits suivants peut en
entraîner le mauvais fonctionnement.
• En plein soleil
• Endroits très chauds ou très humides
• Endroits sales ou fort poussiéreux
• Endroits soumis à de fortes vibrations
• A proximité de champs magnétiques
Alimentation
Branchez l’adaptateur secteur mentionné à une prise secteur de
tension appropriée. Evitez de brancher l’adaptateur à une prise
de courant dont la tension ne correspond pas à celle pour laquelle
l’appareil est conçu.
Interférences avec d’autres appareils électriques
Les postes de radio et de télévision situés à proximité peuvent
par conséquent sourir d’interférences à la réception. Veuillez
dès lors faire fonctionner cet appareil à une distance raisonnable
de postes de radio et de télévision.
Maniement
Pour éviter de les endommager, manipulez les commandes et les
boutons de cet instrument avec soin.
Entretien
Lorsque l’instrument se salit, neoyez-le avec un chion propre
et sec. Ne vous servez pas d’agents de neoyage liquides tels
que du benzène ou du diluant, voire des produits inammables.
Conservez ce manuel
Après avoir lu ce manuel, veuillez le conserver soigneusement
pour toute référence ultérieure.
Evitez toute intrusion d’objets ou de liquide
Ne placez jamais de récipient contenant du liquide près de
l’instrument. Si le liquide se renverse ou coule, il risque de
provoquer des dommages, un court-circuit ou une électrocution.
Veillez à ne pas laisser tomber des objets métalliques dans le boîtier
(trombones, par ex.). Si cela se produit, débranchez l’alimentation
de la prise de courant et contactez votre revendeur VOX le plus
proche ou la surface où vous avez acheté l’instrument.

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Note concernant les dispositions (Seulement EU)
Quand un symbole avec une poubelle barrée d’une
croix apparait sur le produit, le mode d’emploi, les piles
ou le pack de piles, cela signie que ce produit, manuel
ou piles doit être déposé chez un représentant
compétent, et non pas dans une poubelle ou toute autre
décheerie conventionnelle. Disposer de cee manière,
de prévenir les dommages pour la santé humaine et les
dommages potentiels pour l’environnement. La bonne
méthode d’élimination dépendra des lois et règlements
applicables dans votre localité, s’il vous plaît, contactez
votre organisme administratif pour plus de détails. Si
la pile contient des métaux lourds au-delà du seuil réglementé, un
symbole chimique est aché en dessous du symbole de la poubelle
barrée d’une croix sur la pile ou le pack de piles.
REMARQUE IMPORTANTE POUR LES CLIENTS
Ce produit a été fabriqué suivant des spécications sévères et des
besoins en tension applicables dans le pays où ce produit doit être
utilisé. Si vous avez acheté ce produit via l’internet, par vente par
correspondance ou/et vente par téléphone, vous devez vérier
que ce produit est bien utilisable dans le pays où vous résidez.
ATTENTION: L’utilisation de ce produit dans un pays autre que
celui pour lequel il a été conçu peut être dangereuse et annulera
la garantie du fabricant ou du distributeur.
Conservez bien votre récépissé qui est la preuve de votre achat,
faute de quoi votre produit ne risque de ne plus être couvert par
la garantie du fabricant ou du distributeur.
* Tous les noms de produits et de sociétés sont des marques
commerciales ou déposées de leur détenteur respectif.

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Introduction
Bienvenue!
Nous vous remercions d’avoir intégré le processeur multi-eets
pour la guitare basse à modélisation StompLab II B de VOX à votre
matériel. Qu’il s’agisse de jouer sur scène, de travailler en studio
ou de répéter au casque, le StompLab déborde de sons qui vous
garantiront des heures de pur plaisir!
Pour assurer la longévité et l’utilisation sans problème de votre
StompLab, lisez entièrement et aentivement ce manuel et suivez
ses consignes d’utilisation. Quand vous avez terminé la lecture
de ce manuel, rangez-le en lieu sûr pour pouvoir le consulter à
tout moment.
Caractéristiques principales
q61 variations d’eets, vous pouvez utiliser jusqu’à huit eets
diérents simultanément (y compris la réduction de bruit).
q
Utilisez les eets de modélisation pour créer vos propres
sonorités et sauvegardez-les ensuite sous forme de programme.
La mémoire interne peut contenir jusqu’à 20 programmes
utilisateur et 100 programmes prédénis.
q
Un accordeur chromatique automatique intégré vous permeant
d’accorder votre basse en désactivant tous les eets ou en silence.
q Le StompLab II B comporte une pédale d’expression qui
vous permet de contrôler l’eet Wah, le volume ainsi que de
nombreux autres paramètres d’eets, pour un maximum de
possibilités sur scène.
Panneaux Avant et Arrière
Ce chapitre a pour but de présenter les diérents boutons et
commandes des panneaux avant et arrière du StompLab II B.
Panneau Avant
1
4
7
23
5
6
8
9 10
11
1. Sélecteur CATEGORY
En mode de sélection de programme, ce sélecteur sert à choisir et
activer le genre -musical- de programme.
En mode d’édition (Edit), ce sélecteur permet de choisir l’eet à
modier. Vous pouvez en outre sauvegarder vos réglages d’un eet
au sein d’un programme en tournant ce sélecteur sur [WRITE].
2. Commande VALUE 1
En mode de sélection de programme, cee commande sert à
régler la sensibilité du limiteur ou la saturation de l’amplicateur

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(AMP/DRIVE). Quand vous eectuez ce réglage, l’achage
de programme/valeur indique le réglage de sensibilité ou de
saturation et la diode EDIT ainsi que la diode au centre de
l’accordeur clignotent.
En mode d’édition, cee commande permet de régler le premier
paramètre d’un eet. Cee commande permet encore de choisir
la mémoire de destination pour la sauvegarde d’un programme.
3. Commande VALUE 2
En mode de sélection de programme, cee commande sert à régler
le niveau de sortie de l’amplicateur (AMP/DRIVE). Quand vous
eectuez ce réglage, l’écran programme/valeur ache le niveau de
sortie et la diode EDIT ainsi que la diode # de l’accordeur clignotent.
En mode d’édition, cee commande permet de régler le deuxième
paramètre d’un eet.
4. Bouton et diode EDIT
Ce bouton permet d’alterner entre le mode de sélection de programme
et le mode d’édition. Chaque pression sur ce bouton active l’autre
mode. En mode d’édition (Edit), la diode EDIT est allumée.
En mode de sélection de programme, vous pouvez activer la
fonction de verrouillage de valeur en appuyant sur ce bouton et en
le maintenant enfoncé pendant 2 secondes; les commandes VALUE
1 et VALUE 2 sont alors inopérantes. Pour annuler la fonction de
verrouillage de valeur, appuyez à nouveau sur ce bouton en le
maintenant enfoncé pendant 2 secondes.
La fonction de verrouillage de valeur peut uniquement être
activée en mode de sélection de programme.
5. Ecran programme/valeur
En mode de sélection de programme, cet achage indique le
numéro du programme choisi et le réglage (la valeur) de la
commande. Lorsque la fonction BYPASS/MUTE est activée, l’écran
programme/valeur indique le nom de la note pour l’accordage.
En mode d’édition, cet achage indique le nom abrégé des eets,
ainsi que leurs et valeurs de paramètre. Cet achage indique
également le numéro de la mémoire de destination choisie pour
la sauvegarde d’un programme.
6. Boutons ▲, ▼
En mode de sélection de programme, ces boutons permeent de
choisir les programmes. Chaque pression sur un de ces boutons
augmente ou diminue le numéro de programme.
En mode d’édition, ces boutons permeent de choisir un eet et de
l’activer/de le désactiver. Ces boutons permeent aussi de choisir
la mémoire de destination pour la sauvegarde d’un programme
personnel et d’eectuer la sauvegarde.
Quand l’accordeur est activé, cee commande permet de changer
la hauteur de référence de l’accordeur.
7. Diodes de l’accordeur
En mode de sélection de programme, ces diodes permeent
d’utiliser la fonction accordeur (il faut pour cela activer la fonction
BYPASS/MUTE).
En mode d’édition:
• La diode gauche  s’allume quand le nom de l’eet apparaît sur
l’écran programme/valeur.
• La diode centrale s’allume ou clignote quand la valeur de la
commande VALUE 1 apparaît sur l’achage de programme/valeur.

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• La diode droite # s’allume ou clignote quand la valeur de la
commande VALUE 2 apparaît sur l’achage de programme/valeur.
La diode centrale de l’accordeur et la diode # clignotent quand les
paramètres achés peuvent être assignés à la pédale d’expression.
Quand les paramètres sont aectés à la pédale d’expression, la
diode reste allumée plus longtemps entre chaque clignotement.
Quand les paramètres ne sont pas aectés à la pédale d’expression,
la diode reste allumée moins longtemps entre chaque clignotement.
8. Pédales de sélection de programme UP/DOWN
En mode de sélection de programme, ces pédales permeent de
choisir les programmes.
Chaque pression sur une de ces pédales augmente ou diminue le
numéro de programme.
En mode d’édition, ces pédales permeent de changer le type
d’information sur l’écran programme/valeur. Vous pouvez acher
alternativement “Nom de l’eet” ↔ “Valeur de la commande
VALUE 1” ↔ “Valeur de la commande VALUE 2”.
9. Diode de pédale d’expression
Cee diode indique si la pédale d’expression est active (diode
allumée) ou non (diode éteinte). En outre, cee diode clignote
durant le réglage de la plage de contrôle de l’eet aecté à la pédale.
10. Bouton de réglage de pédale d’expression
Ce bouton permet de choisir la fonction (volume, Wah, paramètres
d’eet) de la pédale d’expression. Ce bouton sert en outre à régler
la plage de contrôle des paramètres d’eet pour la pédale. (Page
25 “Réglage de la pédale d’expression”)
11. Pédale d’expression
Cee pédale permet de piloter des paramètres d’eet comme le
volume et l’eet Wah.
Vous pouvez activer et désactiver le contrôle du paramètre de
la pédale d’expression en enfonçant à fond la pédale. (Page 23
“Pédale d’expression”)
Panneau Arrière
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1. Prise INPUT
Raccordez votre basse à cee prise.
2. Prise OUTPUT/PHONES
Branchez cette prise à un ampli de basse, une console, un
enregistreur ou un casque.
3. Bouton d’alimentation
Pour mere le multi-eets sous tension/hors tension, appuyez sur
ce bouton pendant 1 seconde.
4. Prise DC 9V
L’adaptateur secteur vendu séparément peut être branché sur
cee prise.