Vox ToneLab ST User manual
Precautions
Location
Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction.
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In direct sunlight
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Locations of extreme temperature or humidity
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Excessively dusty or dirty locations
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Locations of excessive vibration
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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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Notice regarding disposal (EU only)
When this “crossed-out wheeled bin” symbol is displayed on the
product, owner’s manual, battery, or battery package, it signifies
that when you wish to dispose of this product, manual, package or
battery you must do so in an approved manner. Do not discard
this product, manual, package or battery along with ordinary
household waste. Disposing in the correct manner will prevent
harm to human health and potential damage to the environment.
Since the correct method of disposal will depend on the applicable laws
and regulations in your locality, please contact your local administrative
body for details. If the battery contains heavy metals in excess of the
regulated amount, a chemical symbol is displayed below the “crossed-out
wheeled bin” symbol on the battery or battery package.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS
This product has been manufactured according to strict specifications 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 disqualified from the manufacturer ’s or distributor’s warranty.
*All product names and company names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Table of Contents
Tuner .......................................................... 23
Tuning procedure ............................................... 23
Calibrating the tuner .......................................... 23
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
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
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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).
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Thirty-three amp models using sophisticated modeling
technology are built-in. There are also eleven speaker cabinet models, giving you an easy way to recall sounds ranging from vintage amps of the past to expensive high-end
tube amps.
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Twenty-five high quality effects are built-in, allowing you
to simultaneously use up to eight effect types including
noise reduction.
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There are fifty preset sounds that take advantage of the
amps and effects, together with fifty user-editable programs, giving you a total of one hundred programs that
you can switch between by pressing a foot switch while
you perform.
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The expression pedal lets you control wah, volume, or
many other parameters with your foot – a great asset during live performance.
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The Quick Assign function makes it easy to assign parameters or other functions to the expression pedal.
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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.
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An Auto Chromatic Tuner is built-in for easy tuning.
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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 programs, 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 connectors 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.
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STD (Standard): green
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SPL (Special): orange
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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 CABINET 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.
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GAIN control: cabinet model (CABINET)
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TREBLE control: presence (PRESENCE)
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MIDDLE control: noise reduction (NR)
When you return to the previous operation, press the CABINET
ON/OFF switch or the EXIT/TUNE switch.
NOTE: In OPTION parameter setting mode, t
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.
he BASS and
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 modulation 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).
EDIT 1:
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turn the EDIT knob
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EDIT 2:
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).
hold down the TAP switch and turn the EDIT
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 activate the
of the switches, selectors, and knobs on the top panel. To deactivate this function, hold down the switch once again for about two
seconds.
Key Lock function
, which locks disables the operations
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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 expression 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 physical 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 software 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 malfunctions, 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 volume, 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 connected 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.
Mixer, recorder, etc.
Audio system
Guitar amp
VOX
Headphones
CD player, etc.
Guitar
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.
VOX:
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Use this setting if the output is connected to an amp
that has a distinctive mid-range such as the AC30 openbacked combo amp made by the VOX Corporation.
•F: Use this setting if the output is connected to a typical
clean-sounding US-made open-backed combo amp.
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OUTPUT/PHONES INPUT
AUX
IN
•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:
you make connections.
The OUTPUT/PHONES jack is a stereo output. Use a phone
plug to make connections.
AC adapter
DC12V
USB cable
USB
Computer
Lower the volume of your guitar amp or mixer before
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