Vox Tonelab LE Owner`s Manual
Owner’s Manual
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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.
Interference with other electrical devices
Radios and televisions 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, 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 on 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/AC power supply from the wall outlet. Then contact your nearest
Korg dealer or the store where the equipment was purchased.
THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for U.S.A.)
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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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).
Also, CE mark which is attached to our company’s products of Battery operated apparatus means it
conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC).
Data Handling
Incorrect operation or malfunction may cause the contents of memory to be lost, so we recommend that you save important data on a floppy disk or other media source. Please be aware that
Korg will accept no responsibility for any damages which may result from loss of data.
* Company names, product names , and names of f ormats etc. are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
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Table of Contents
Quick Start....................................................................................................6
Setup......................................................................................................................................6
Listen to the Programs ...........................................................................................................7
Switching effects on/off...........................................................................................................7
Create your own Sounds........................................................................................................7
Introduction.................................................................................................9
Main Features.........................................................................................................................9
Valve Reactor Technology ...................................................................................................10
An overview of ToneLab LE .................................................................................................11
Signal Route.................................................................................................................11
Modes...........................................................................................................................11
Amp and effect settings (Edit) ......................................................................................11
Realtime expression pedal and control switch .............................................................11
Saving a program .........................................................................................................11
MIDI and output destination settings ............................................................................11
A Guitarist’s Guided Panel Tour...............................................................12
The Top Panel......................................................................................................................12
Model select section................................................................................................12
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Edit section..............................................................................................................14
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Display section........................................................................................................14
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Setting/Global section.............................................................................................15
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Bank/Program/Select section..................................................................................16
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Effect control section...............................................................................................17
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Rear panel............................................................................................................................18
Rear panel section..................................................................................................18
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Setup...........................................................................................................19
Basic connections.................................................................................................................19
Using the S/P DIF connector................................................................................................20
Adjust the digital output level........................................................................................20
Using ToneLab LE with a MIDI device or computer.............................................................20
Output settings .....................................................................................................................21
Playing ToneLab LE ...................................................................................22
Program Select mode...........................................................................................................22
Selecting a program .....................................................................................................22
Effect On/Off mode...............................................................................................................22
Switching effects on/off.................................................................................................22
Activating or deactivating the Key Lock function..................................................................23
Activating the Key Lock function...................................................................................23
Deactivating the Key Lock function ..............................................................................23
Creating and Storing your own Programs...............................................24
Creating your own Program..................................................................................................24
Tweaking an Existing Program.....................................................................................24
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Create Your Own Program...........................................................................................24
Changing the connection order of the Effects (CHAIN)........................................................25
Using the Three-band Equalizer...........................................................................................25
Naming a Program ...............................................................................................................26
Storing a Program ................................................................................................................26
Restoring a setting to its original value.................................................................................26
Explanations of the Amp, Cabinet and Effect Types...............................27
A. AMP Models.....................................................................................................................27
B. CABINET Models.............................................................................................................31
What goes with what? ..................................................................................................32
C. PEDAL Effects.................................................................................................................34
D. Modulation (Mod) Effects.................................................................................................37
E. DELAY Effects .................................................................................................................41
F. REVERB Effects...............................................................................................................44
Tuner (Bypass, Mute).................................................................................46
Tuning procedure .................................................................................................................46
Calibrating the Tuner............................................................................................................46
Using the expression pedals.....................................................................47
Expression pedal settings.....................................................................................................47
Expression Target Quick Assign ..................................................................................47
Setting the Expression Target ......................................................................................47
Expression pedal control initialization settings (EXPINIT)............................................48
Control switch settings..........................................................................................................49
Switching each effect on/off..........................................................................................49
Using TAP TEMPO to set a parameter ........................................................................49
Effect control.................................................................................................................49
FACTOR value knob 5 setting......................................................................................49
Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Pedal ...................................................................................50
Expression pedal..........................................................................................................50
Control via MIDI.........................................................................................51
Connecting a MIDI Device or Computer...............................................................................51
Setting the MIDI Message....................................................................................................51
Setting the MIDI Channel (GLOBAL “MIDI CH”)...........................................................51
Program Change (GLOBAL “PCHG OUT”)..................................................................51
Control Change (GLOBAL “CCHG I/O”).......................................................................52
Parameter Change (GLOBAL “SYEX OUT”)................................................................52
Backing up and Restoring Program Data (GLOBAL “DUMP CUR,” DUMP ALL”)...............53
Backing Up ...................................................................................................................53
Restoring ......................................................................................................................53
Restoring the Factory Preset Programs...................................................54
Troubleshooting........................................................................................54
Specifications.............................................................................................55
MIDI Implementation Chart...................................................................................................56
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Quick Start
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use the various controls and knobs to create your own sounds.
this manual a chance — it’s been written by a fellow guitar fanatic and is full of useful tips and
info that’ll give you much more detail about ToneLab LE than what’s in the “Quick Start.”
trations of the top and rear panels and display in “A Guitarist’s Guided Panel Tour” (p .12) so you
can see the pictures while we talk and you tweak. Now let’s plug in and play!!!
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If you’re connecting ToneLab LE to a mixer or recorder, connect OUTPUT jacks L/MONO
and R (7.6) to the input jacks of your mixer or recorder. If you’re listening through headphones, connect your headphones to the HEADPHONES jack (7.8).
If you’re connecting ToneLab LE to a guitar amp(s) connect OUTPUT jacks L/MONO and R
to the input jacks of your guitar amp(s).
NOTE: If you’re connecting ToneLab LE to something that only has a mono input, just use the L/MONO
Turn the LEVEL knob (7.7) on the rear panel of ToneLab LE all the wa y to the left (as vie wed
from the rear), setting the volume to 0.
3.
Plug the supplied AC/AC po wer supply into ToneLab LE’s rear panel A C9V pow er inlet (7.3),
and plug the power supply into an AC wall socket.
4.
Plug your guitar into the rear panel INPUT jack (7.4).
5.
Before you turn ToneLab LE on, lower the volume of your amp or mixer so you don’t hear
any potentially speaker-damaging pops or buzzes. Then turn on the STANDBY switch (7.2)
to power up ToneLab LE.
6.
If you connected ToneLab LE to a mixer or recorder, press the AMP/LINE button to select
the AMP/LINE menu, and use the value knob 1 to select “Ln1, 2” (LINE). If you’ve connected ToneLab LE to your guitar amp, set this to “AP1–3” (AMP) setting.
HINT: If you’ve connected ToneLab LE to your guitar amp, select the setting that is best for your amp.
HINT: If you selected “Ln2” (LINE), you can use a three-band EQ to adjust the tone that would best
Turn up the volume controls on your amp or mixer, and use ToneLab LE’ s rear panel LEVEL
knob 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
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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 T oneLab LEs progr ams and then we’ll e xplain ho w to
Right. Once you’ve gotten the urge to play out of your system, you should really give
Okay, okay, we’re almost done here. I just want to recommend that you refer to the illus-
jack.
(p.21)
suit your output settings. (p.25)
the west side of the Atlantic) warms up. This isn’t a malfunction — it’s a real analogue valve!
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Use the BANK UP, DOWN switches (5.1) to select a bank 1–30.
Notice that the number in the bank display (3.4) blinks and changes.
HINT: ToneLab LE has 120 programs, organized into 30 banks with four programs in each bank (30 x
4 = 120). When shipped from the factory, banks 1–10 contain 40 programs. (The programs in
banks 1–10, 11–20 and 21–30 are identical to each other) Program Select mode lets you select
these programs. There’s also an effect ON/OFF mode that lets you turn individual effects on/off .
Use the program select 1–4 switches (5.2) to select a program.
The program LED you selected will light, and the number in the bank display will also change
and stay lit. Go ahead and play your guitar.
For example if you want to select program 3-1 (bank 3, program 1), press the BANK UP or
DOWN switch to make the bank display read “3,” and then press the program select 1 switch to
make the LED light.
If you’re selecting a program in the same bank, simply press a program select 1–4 switch. If you
want to select a program from a different bank, you’ll need to perform steps 8 and 9 in that order.
NOTE: If you can’t select a program, you’re probably not in Program Select mode. Get back into Pro-
gram Select mode as described in “Program Select mode” (p.22).
HINT: The preset programs cover an amazing range of sounds; fat hi-gain lead sounds, nostalgic
clean sounds that work best with your rhythm (neck) pic kup , aggressiv e modern crunch sounds
for heavy riffing with your lead (bridge) pickup, and much more.
program, such as wah, volume, delay, reverb input level, or other effect parameter. The
CONTROL switch is assigned functions such as TAP tempo input of the delay time.
Press and hold down the BANK UP switch for one second to turn on the switch’s green LED and
to enter Effect On/Off mode. Effect On/Off mode lets you turn each effect on or off just as if you
were using a set of stomp boxes. Program select 1–4 will turn the pedal, modulation, delay, and
reverb on or off respectively, and the BANK DOWN switch will bypass the insert effect.
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WITCHING
12. 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.
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13. To adjust the sound of the AMP model, use the AMP selector to select one of the sixteen
amp models. Then you can simply adjust the sound pretty much in the same way as if you
were really using the actual model of guitar amp you selected.
Adjust the GAIN value knob 1, TREBLE value knob 3, MIDDLE value knob 4, BASS value
knob 5, and the VR GAIN v alue knob 2 (which corresponds to the MASTER) as you like. To
get the most accurate vintage tube amp distortion, raise the VR GAIN as high as possible.
The CH VOLUME value knob 6 lets you adjust the volume while retaining the overall sound
including the distortion produced by the Valve Reactor.
If you press the CAB button while holding down the AMP button, you can then use value
knob 3 to adjust the PRESENCE, value knob 4 to adjust the NR (Noise Reduction) effect,
and value knob 6 to adjust the volume level of the programs (PROG LVL).
Pressing the CAB button, then turning the value knob 1 lets you select a cabinet model.
When you use the AMP MODEL and CABINET MODEL selectors, a different type of guitar
amp will appear before your very eyes — or, should we say, ears!
HINT: P.32 lists recommended combinations of amp and cabinet models but others are fine too.
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HINT: If you want to replicate the sound of the original amp, set [VR GAIN] to the maximum setting on
vintage-type models that do not have a master volume control (i.e., AC15, AC15TB, AC30,
AC30TB, UK BLUES, UK 68P, BLACK 2x12, TWEED 1x12, and TWEED 4x10). For moderntype amps that have a master volume control, adjust [VR GAIN] in the same w ay that y ou would
on the original amp. When the [VR GAIN] setting is low, preamp-type distortion will occur. As
you raise the [VR GAIN] setting, the pre-amp will begin loading the Valve Reactor to cause clipping, and the warmth and distortion of the Valve Reactor will be added.
14. ToneLab LE 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 y ou want to 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. Now turn value knobs 1, 2, and 3 to adjust DRIVE, LEVEL, and TONE respectively. You can edit other effects using the same procedure.
HINT: Some effect settings may cause unwanted distortion (if there is such a thing!!). If this happens,
lower the PROG LVL.
(p.25)
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Introduction
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ToneLab LE, 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.
MAIN FEATURES
•ToneLab LE features Valve Reactor technology that switches between Class A and Class AB
power amp circuits with an actual 12AX7 (ECC 83) miniature triode valve (vacuum tube) to
create the sound of an actual tube power amp, delivering the response and tone of classic
amps.
•ToneLab LE uses sophisticated modeling technology to create classic amp, cabinet, and
effect sounds. You can choose from sixteen amp types that include classic vintage amps and
expensive high-end valve amps, and eleven different cabinet types. By combining amp types
and cabinet types you can create an amazing range of sounds, many of which have never
been heard before.
• Since high-quality effects are built in, ToneLab LE is all you need to create a completely finished sound. Sixteen types of pedal effects are placed before the amp, and after the cabinet
are eleven types of modulation, eleven types of delay, and eleven types of reverb. You can
choose one type for each effect, and use these f our effects simultaneously plus Noise Reduction.
•You can store all of your own amp settings and eff ect model settings as a “program” in one of
120 program memories. ToneLab LE comes with 40 preset programs for instant gratification.
•For convenient tuning, an Auto Chromatic Tuner is built-in.
• There is expression pedal that you can use as a wah pedal, v olume pedal, or to control a v ariety of effect parameters — a great feature for live performance.
• There’s a Quick Assign function that makes it easy to assign parameters to the expression
pedal.
•ToneLab LE provides control switches that let you do things like set the delay time via TAP
TEMPO, switch insert effects on/off, or switch the speed of a rotary speaker ... again, musthave features for live performance.
•You can use the effect insert jacks to connect an external effect processor or stompbox.
•Featuring an S/P DIF optical digital output and MIDI IN and OUT connectors, ToneLab LE
offers you plenty of potential and numerous options to expand your system.
•ToneLab LE Sound Editor is an editor/librarian software that lets you visually edit ToneLab
LE’s numerous parameters, and save and manage programs.
To obtain the “ToneLab LE Sound Editor,” please contact the VOX distributor in your country
or download the latest version from:
“http://www.voxamps.co.uk” or “http://www.valvetronix.com/”
To find your local Distributor go to:
“http://www.voxamps.co.uk/dealers/worldwid.htm”
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any thanks for adding the VOX Valvetronix ToneLab LE to your sonic arsenal. We’re
sure it’ll give you countless hours of great guitar tones that will feel as good as they
sound!
To maximize your chances of enjoying a long and happy relationship with your
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VALVE REACTOR TECHNOLOGY
THE POWER (AMP) AND THE GLORY!
alve Reactor technology was first used on the critically acclaimed VOX AD60/120VT
Valvetronix amps.
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speaker, the y do not include a po wer amp circuit, output tr ansf ormer , or speak er. In other words,
they only have a preamp circuit.
A real valve amp sound, however, is produced not just by the preamp, but also by the tone and
distortion of the power amp, and by the constant changes in impedance that are created by the
power amp driving the speakers. ToneLab LE contains an actual low-wattage valve power amp
circuit, a virtual output transformer that uses solid-state components to simulate an output transformer, and a dummy speaker circuit that simulates the varying impedance of a real speaker.
This means that although it’s low-po w er, T oneLab LE has the same circuit structure of an actual
all-valve amp.
Valv e Reactor power amp is 100% analogue. The resulting journey your guitar’ s signal takes through
the analogue world of the power stage plays a major role in providing the all-important feel and tone
of the original amps we modelled.
The Valve Reactor power stage is, to all intents and purposes, a bona fide valve (tube) push-pull
power amplifier, but in miniature. It utilizes a 12AX7 (ECC83) valve (a dual triode device — meaning
“two valves in one”) and is equipped with an output transformer, like a “real” valve amp.
The power amp output of ToneLab LE’s Valve Reactor is designed to “read” the constantly changing
impedance curve of the dummy speaker circuit system and feed this information back to the virtual
output transformer — just like real valve amplifiers do. This information permits the behavior of the
valve stage of the amp to vary with the speaker load (impedance), which is another important part of
“real world” valve tone.
to replicate various “circuit characteristics” that are unique to the all-valve power stages of the amps
we’ve modelled. These “characteristics” include: Class A or Class AB operation, Presence and
Resonance (low end) control circuitry (both found in the negativ e f eedback circuit that some , but not
all, valve power amps have). Being able to match such vital characteristics helps ensure that each
and every one of our models is as tonally authentic as possible — as opposed to the usual “close
but definitely no cigar” norm of digital modeling. And just so you know, this patented in USA power
amp technology is unique to VOX Valvetronix.
The Valve Reactor circuitry in ToneLab LE however has been tuned-up especially for
live performance.
Since conventional modeling effects for line recording are not used directly with a
While much of the tone creation and shaping carried out is done in the digital domain, its
Apart from the vital valve tone this ingenious power amp design provides, it also allows us
INVERTER
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AN OVERVIEW OF TONELAB LE
Let’s talk about how ToneLab LE is structured.
SIGNAL ROUTE
When you plug into ToneLab LE the signal passes through the following stages.
You might want to glance at the explanations in “A Guitarist’s Guided Panel Tour” (p.12)
while you read this section.
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MODES
ToneLab LE has a Program Select mode (where you can switch programs) and an Effect
On/Off mode (where you can switch individual effects on/off). To switch between these
modes, simply press the BANKUP (FX ON/OFF) switch which can be done even while you
are performing.
AMP AND EFFECT SETTINGS (EDIT)
The five model selectors, six value knobs, and various buttons let you edit the amp and
effect settings directly and intuitively. You can use the CHAIN function to change the order in
which the modulation, delay, and reverb effects are connected. Use the EXP-CTL-CHAIN
button to set the CHAIN function.
REALTIME EXPRESSION PEDAL AND CONTROL SWITCH
You can use the expression pedal and control switch to control wah, volume, or effect
parameters with your feet. Use the EXP-CTL-CHAIN button to select the parameters you
wish to control.
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SAVING A PROGRAM
By using the WRITE button, all settings you make can be saved as a “program.” When doing
so, you should use the RENAME button to give the progr am a new name. Once you’ve saved
a program, you can use the program select switches to recall it instantly (in Program Select
mode).
MIDI AND OUTPUT DESTINATION SETTINGS
The GLOBAL button lets you mak e MIDI-related settings and specify the oper ation of the pedal
for Program Change. The settings you make here are automatically saved within ToneLab LE
so there’s no need to perform the WRITE operation.
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A Guitarist’s Guided Panel Tour
Here we’re going to learn about the buttons and other controls on ToneLab LE’s top and rear
panel.
THE TOP PANEL
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Here you can select the model of amp, cabinet and effect models.
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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.
If you want to turn off an effect that is currently on, press the model select button for the
appropriate effect once (it blinks), and then press that model select button once again to
turn it off (dark); the name display will indicate [--OFF--].
The pedal effect is placed in front of the amp model and the modulation, delay, and reverb
are placed after the cabinet model.
NOTE: The reason that modulation, delay, and reverb effects are placed after the amp — rather than
before it as a “stompbo x” — is that the y sound better and more realistic. For example, REVERB
emulates the sound created by a room or hall. So, logic dictates that if we’re going to add it to
our sound, the closer to the end of the signal chain we put it, the more “real” and natural it’s
going to sound. The same is true for DELAY and MODULATION effects — they’re going to
sound more natural if added near the end of your signal path, not at its beginning. Also , if y ou’ re
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using a crunch or high gain lead sound then it makes much more sense to add effects like
ROTARY , ROOM (reverb), or DELAY after it’s been distorted, rather than before.
1.2 INSERT button
Use this button to turn the insert effect on/off. This will be lit if the signal input/output to the
external effect is ON, or dark if it is OFF. The external effect is placed before the pedal effect.
1.3 CAB (CABINET) button
Use this button to select a cabinet model or turn the cabinet model on and off.
While this button is blinking, you can use value knob 1 to select a cabinet model.
If you press the CAB button while holding down the AMP button, then you can use value
knob 3 to adjust the presence, and value knob 4 to adjust the noise reduction, and value
knob 6 to adjust the volume level of the programs.
1.4 PEDAL selector, select button
This lets you select one of the sixteen pedal effect models ToneLab LE offers. When you
turn the PEDAL selector, the PEDAL select button will blink, and you can use value knobs
1–6 to adjust the pedal effect parameters. (For an explanation of each effect, ref er to p .34–.)
As stated before, pedal effects are connected before the amp.
NOTE: The parameters will be initialized when you switch effect types.
1.5 AMP selector, select button
This lets you select from sixteen types of classic amp models, including the legendary VOX
AC30TBX. (For details, see p.27.) When you turn the AMP selector, the AMP select button
will blink, and you can use value knobs 1–6 to adjust its parameters.
If you press the CAB button while holding down the AMP button, you can use value knob 3
to adjust presence and value knob 4 to adjust the NR (noise reduction) effect, and value
knob 6 to adjust the volume level of the programs.
The operating mode of the preamp and power amp, the response of the tone controls, and
their placement within the circuit will change depending on the type of amp you select here,
precisely replicating the exact gain and tonal character of the original amp. The all-important
power amp stage (class A or AB) and negative-feedback circuit (or lack thereof) are also
carefully simulated.
1.6 MODULATION selector, select button
This selects one of eleven modulation effect models. When you turn the MODULATION
selector, the MODULATION select button will blink, and you can use value knobs 1–6 to
adjust the parameters of the modulation effect. (For details on each effect, refer to p.37–.)
NOTE: The parameters will be initialized when you switch effect types.
1.7 DELAY selector, select button
This selects one of eleven delay effect models. When you turn the DELAY selector, the
DELA Y select b utton will blink, and y ou can use v alue knobs 1–6 to adjust the parameters of
the delay effect. (For details on each effect, refer to p.41–.)
NOTE: The parameters will be initialized when you switch effect types.
1.8 REVERB selector, select button
This selects one of eleven reverb effect models. When you turn the REVERB selector, the
REVERB select button will blink, and you can use v alue knobs 1–6 to adjust the parameters
of the reverb effect. (For details on each effect, refer to p.44–.)
NOTE: The parameters will be initialized when you switch effect types.
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EDIT SECTION
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2.1 Edit category LEDs
One of the LEDs will light up to indicate the category of effect you are currently editing.
Alternatively, an LED will light up to indicate the line of parameter names that you are cur-
rently 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.
The LEDs below the knobs will blink to indicate that the knobs are available to adjust the
parameters on the name display.
For details on the parameter controlled by each knob, refer to p.34–. (From the left, we refer
to these as value knobs 1–6.)
When the EXP-CTL-CHAIN button is blinking, these knobs adjust the corresponding functions.
When you are making RENAME or GLOBAL settings, or when executing the WRITE operation, you can use value knob 6 to change values.
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3.1 Name display
Displays program names, effect names, or parameter names.
3.2 Valve icon
Indicates the number and type of power valv e — a.k.a. “vacuum tube” — used in the original
amp that is being modeled.
3.3 Value display
Indicates the value of the parameter you are editing.
If the displayed parameter value matches the original value (i.e., the value saved in the pro-
gram), the ORIG (original value) icon will appear.
HINT: The value display indicates the AMP/LINE setting after you turn on the power to the unit or
when you select a different program.
3.4 Bank display
Indicates the bank number. If the tuner is operating, this indicates the note name. (p.46)
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4.1 EXP-CTL-CHAIN button
Use this button to make expression pedal or control switch settings. Alternatively, use this
button to change the chain setting, that is, the connection order of the modulation, delay,
and reverb effects.
Use value knobs 1–3 to edit the expression pedal target parameter and the control range
parameter.
Use value knobs 4–5 to edit the control switch target parameter and the FACTOR parameter. Use value knob 6 to make the chain setting.
You can also use the ▲, ▼ buttons to edit the value.
If this button indicator lights up while you’re editing, it indicates that the expression pedal
Quick Assign function is available.
HINT: [Quick Assign] If the EXP-CTL-CHAIN button is lit while you are editing an effect, you can use
the expression pedal Quick Assign function. To assign the parameter shown in the name display to an expression pedal, hold down the EXP-CTL-CHAIN button for one second. When the
assignment is complete, the name display will indicate COMPLETE.
4.2 ▲, ▼ buttons
Use these to edit the value of parameters.
4.3 √√√√, ®®®® buttons
Use these to select the parameter you want to edit, or to edit the program name.
4.4 [AMP/LINE] button
Use this button to make the ToneLab LE output settings. If y ou selected “Ln2,” you can use a
three-band equalizer to adjust tonal characteristics of the amp models.
4.5 RENAME button
Use this to change the program name (p.26).
Use the √√√√, ®®®® buttons to move between spaces (characters) in the display, and use value
knob 6 or the
▲, ▼
buttons to change the character at that space.
4.6 GLOBAL button
Use this button to make pedal, MIDI, or digital output settings.
Press the GLOBAL button and use the √√√√, ®®®® buttons to mov e through the menu items in the
order shown below. After you have selected a menu item, use value knob
tons to adjust the value.
EXP INIT: Specifies the expression pedal operation during Program Change (p.48)
MIDI CH: Specifies the MIDI channel (p.51)
PCHG OUT: Specifies the program change message output setting (p.51)
CCHG I/O: Specifies the control change message input/output setting (p.52)
SYEX OUT: Specifies the system exclusive message output setting (p.52)
DUMP CUR: Dumps the current program data from the MIDI OUT connector (p.53)
DUMP ALL: Dumps all of ToneLab LE’s data from the MIDI OUT connector (p.53)
DOUT LVL: Specifies the digital output level. (p.20)
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Use this when you want to save the settings you’ve created (p.26).
4.8 EXIT/TUNE button
Use this to abort a program-write operation or to cancel a GLOBAL setting.
By pressing and holding this button for a longer time, you can activate/cancel the Key Lock
function, which disables operation of the buttons, selectors, and knobs (p.23).
By pressing this button while the name display is indicating a program name, you can acti-
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5.1 BANK UP/DOWN switches
In Program Select mode, press BANK UP to increment the bank by one, or BANK DO WN to
decrement it by one. In Program Select mode, press and hold down BANK UP to enter
Effect On/Off mode. The LED in the upper left of the switch lights up green. In this mode,
you can use the BANK DOWN switch to toggle INSERT (the external effect) between On
and Bypass. In Effect On/Off mode, press BANK UP to return to Program Select mode.
5.2 Program select switches, Program LEDs
Use these switches to select programs. The program LED in the upper left of each switch
will light up red accordingly.
In Effect On/Off mode, you can use the program select switches to individually turn the
pedal, modulation, delay, and reverb effects on or off. When the effects are turned on, the
program LED in the upper left of the corresponding switches will light up green.
If you hold down the switch of the currently-selected prog ram for 0.5 seconds or longer, the
program LED blinks and the output of all effects will be bypassed. If you hold down this
switch for one second or longer, the output will be muted. The tuner will operate when
ToneLab LE is bypassed or muted.
To cancel bypass or mute, press this switch (the switch of the blinking program LED) once
again.
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6.1 CONTROL switch
This switch controls the effect function specified by the Control switch target parameter.
6.2 EXP pedal (Expression pedal)
This pedal controls the effect parameter you assigned as the expression pedal target
parameter (e.g., volume, wah, or other effect parameter). Pressing down firmly on an
expression pedal will activate a switch underneath the pedal, allowing you to turn the
assigned effect on or off (except when you’ve assigned the volume or an amp parameter).
The EXP LED located near the pedal lights up orange when the volume parameter is
assigned to the pedal, and lights up green when the effect parameter is assigned to the
pedal. The LED turns off if the target effect is turned off.
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7.1 Valve
ToneLab LE contains a 12AX7 (ECC83) valve (“vacuum tube”).
NOTE: The valve cover or the valve may break if either is subjected to impact.
If the valve cover breaks, please have it replaced. Failure to replace a damaged valve cover
may lead to the valve itself becoming damaged.
7.2 STANDBY switch
Turns the power on/off.
7.3 ~AC9V
Connect the included AC/AC power supply here.
7.4 INPUT jack
Connect your guitar to this jack.
7.5 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.
7.6 OUTPUT jacks (L/MONO, R)
These are analog output jacks. If you’re using a mono output, connect the L/MONO jack.
7.7 LEVEL knob
Adjusts the output level from the OUTPUT jacks and the HEADPHONES jack.
7.8 HEADPHONES jack (stereo)
Connect your headphones to this jack.
7.9 MIDI OUT connector
This connector transmits MIDI data. Use it when you want to control a connected external
MIDI device.
7.10 MIDI IN connector
This connector receives MIDI data. Use it when you want to control ToneLab LE from a connected external MIDI device.
7.11 S/P DIF OUT connector
This connector transmits S/P DIF optical digital data.
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