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VOX LAUNCHES TONELAB™ —
VALVETRONIX™ MODELING POWER
IN A PORTABLE, DESKTOP FORMAT
VOX announces the newest member of the Valvetronix™ series, the ToneLab™ Amp and Effect Modeler. It delivers VOX’s critically acclaimed Valvetronix modeling* in a compact desktop device designed for recording and live performance. ToneLab employs VOX’s patented Valve Reactor™ circuit — a proprietary design that uses a 12AX7 dual triode as a power amp tube — to recreate the sound and feel of a variety of vacuum tube guitar amps. The new ToneLab offers faithful models of 16 amps ranging from vintage classics to modern “boutique” standards, plus a wide variety of effects, noise reduction, a selection of inputs/outputs, and an intuitive user interface. ToneLab takes Valvetronix technology to the next level by incorporating 10 cabinet models that reproduce the acoustic character of a variety of cabinet shapes and speaker types for unmatched modeling realism.
At the heart of the ToneLab is VOX’s Valve Reactor circuit (originally introduced in the Valvetronix amplifiers). This technology enables ToneLab to provide the sound, feel, and dynamic range of all-tube amplifiers. It simulates the reactive load of a real speaker, and reconfigures itself to match the characteristics of the amps it is modeling (switches from class A to class AB, selects negative feedback parameters, etc.). Complementing ToneLab’s array of amp and cab models are 22 built-in digital effects (up to four can be used simultaneously) that model a variety of sought after vintage and popular effects. Effects include classics such as compressor, overdrive, chorus, tremolo, rotary speaker, acoustic simulator, tape echo, and auto wah. In addition to 48 preset programs, a combination of amps, cabinets, and effects can be set up as one of 48 user programs (all 96 programs can be re-written).
A LINE/AMP switch allows the user to send ToneLab’s signal to any device for direct line recording, or to a sound system and/or guitar amp for live performance on stage. Also included is a digital output (S/PDIF) for recording in a digital environment, a headphone out for private practicing, MIDI IN/OUT, and a built-in Korg digital tuner.
ToneLab features heavy-duty metal construction and control knobs; operation is easy and intuitive. Program names, parameter values, and original values are displayed on the LCD screen, which is backlit for enhanced visibility. Valve icons show the number and type of power tubes used in the original amp being modeled.
Dedicated editor software for ToneLab is provided, but can also be downloaded from www.voxamps.co.uk. This software enables the user to tweak to levels beyond what is available on ToneLab’s front panel, as well as manage an unlimited number of programs.
For live performance, the optional VC-4 or VC-12 foot controller allows the user to switch programs, control the volume or effect parameters, switch effects on/off, set the delay time, or access the tuner. Compact and portable, the new VOX ToneLab weighs 5.3lbs. and measures 12.5"(W) x 8.38"(D) x 3.11"(H).
The VOX ToneLab Amp and Effect Modeler will be available September 2003 with a suggested retail price of $600.
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