vox tonelab st manual

7/22/2019 Vox Tonelab ST manual

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Precautions

LocationUsing the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunc-tion.

In direct sunlight Locations of extreme temperature or humidity Excessively dusty or dirty locations Locations of excessive vibration

Close to magnetic fieldsPower supplyPlease connect the designated AC adapter to an AC outlet of thecorrect voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltageother than that for which your unit is intended.

Handling

To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switchesor controls.

CareIf the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Donot use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or cleaningcompounds or flammable polishes.

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Be careful not to let metalsomething does slip into tfrom the wall outlet. Thenthe store where the equip

THE FCC REGULAThis equipment has been testedClass B digital device, pursuantare designed to provide reasonain a residential installation. Thi

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Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................. 1

Main features........................................................ 1

Panel Tour for the guitarist (Top and rearpanels).......................................................... 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

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Tuner .........

Tuning pr

Calibratin

Using the e

Expressio

Assigning(Quick As

Expressioues...........

Adjusting.................

Connecting

tion) ...........Using libr

Transferri

Restoring t

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IntroductionThank you for purchasing the VOX Modeling Effect ProcessorToneLab ST.In order to get the most out of your new gear, please read thisowners manual carefully and use the product as directed. Keepthe owners manual in a safe place for future reference.

Main features

The ToneLab ST features a power amp circuit that uses aminiature triode 12AX7 (ECC83) vacuum tube normallyused in preamps, generating the sound of a real tube amp,and capturing the feel and tone of the original amplifier(Valvetronix technology).

Thirty-three amp models using sophisticated modelingtechnology are built-in. There are also eleven speaker cabi-

net models, giving you an easy way to recall sounds rang-ing from vintage amps of the past to expensive high-endtube amps.

Twenty-five high quality effects are built-in, allowing youto simultaneously use up to eight effect types includingnoise reduction.

There are fifty preset sounds that take advantage of the

d ff h h fif d bl

The Quick Assign fueters or other functi

The Amp/Line switoptimized whether system as your aud

An Auto Chromatic

If you use a commethe ToneLab ST to ylibrarian software o

grams, or use the To


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Panel Tour for the guitarist (Top and

rear panels)Here well introduce you to the switches, controls, and connec-tors on the ToneLab STs top panel.

Top panel

1. Amp sectionHere youll create settings

For details on each effect,

a. AMP bank select switch aUse this to switch the ban

Each time you press the sw

(Standard), SPL (Special),The color of the LED will

STD (Standard): gre SPL (Special): orang CST (Custom): red

The LED will be lit if the aswitch for about one seco


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b. CABINET ON/OFF switch and LEDThis turns the cabinet model on/off. The LED will be lit if thecabinet model is on.

By entering OPTION parameter setting mode you can setparameters for the cabinet model.

OPTION parameter setting mode

To enter OPTION parameter setting mode, hold down the CAB-INET ON/OFF switch for about one second. Youll be inOPTION parameter setting mode, and the LED will blink.

OPTION parameter setting mode lets you make the followingsettings.

GAIN control: cabinet model (CABINET) TREBLE control: presence (PRESENCE) MIDDLE control: noise reduction (NR)

When you return to the previous operation, press the CABINETON/OFF switch or the EXIT/TUNE switch.

NOTE: In OPTION parameter setting mode, the BASS andVOLUME controls are disabled in this mode.

c. AMP selectorThis selects the amp model.The amp model you select will determine the response of thegain circuit and tone controls, and the order in which they arelocated in the circuit.

d. GAIN controlThis adjusts the gain of thparameter setting mode, t

If the cabinet model is turOPTION parameter settin

e. TREBLE, MIDDLE, BASSThese adjust the tone of thranges. In OPTION paramadjusts the presence and t

reduction.The way in which these cthe amp model youve sel

NOTE: Depending on almost no sound if youfar left.

f. VOLUME control

This adjusts the volume oHINT: You can adjust the amp model is turne

2. Pedal sectionHere you can make settin


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b. PEDAL controllerThis selects the pedal type.

If the pedal effect is turned off, turning this selector will turn thepedal effect on.

c. EDIT knobThis adjusts the parameters of each effect.

3. MOD/DELAY sectionHere you can make settings for the mod-ulation effect, delay effect, and othereffects such as pitch shift.

For details on each effect, refer toMode/Delay types (p.20).

a. MOD/DELAY ON/OFF switch andLED

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 selectorThis selects the modulation type, delay type, or other effect type.

If the effect type is off, turning this selector will turn the effecttype on.

EDIT 2:hold downknob

d. TAP switch and LEDThis is used to set the speetime of the delay effect. Thswitch twice is assigned aThe LED will blink to ind

If youve selected PITCH each time you press the T

If youve selected FILTROchange each time you preUp is selected.You can edit parameters sdown the TAP switch anddetails, refer to Mode/D

4. Reverb sectionHere you can make settinFor details on each reverbtypes (p.22).

a. REVERB ON/OFF switchThis turns the reverb effecThe LED will be lit if the r


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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, andpressing the DOWN pedal will decrement the program by one.

You can hold down the UP pedal and press the EXIT/TUNE keyto increment the program by ten.

You can hold down the DOWN pedal and press the EXIT/TUNEkey to decrement the program by ten.

Using the tuner (p.23, Tuner)If you press the UP and DOWN pedals simultaneously, alleffects will be bypassed and youll be able to use the tuner.

If you hold down the UP and DOWN pedals simultaneously forabout two seconds, youll be able to use the tuner with thesound muted.

When youre using the tuner, the LEDs will indicate the tuning

6. Setting/Display sectia. Program (value) display

Normally this shows the pWhen youre using the tunote name.

When youre editing a pathe parameter value your

If the parameter value mavalue, the decimal point s

right of the LED will mom(p.11, Parameter original

b. WRITE switchPress this if you saves theprogram).

c. EXIT/TUNE switch

Press this if you decide toprogram).

When the CABINET switcthe program display are nto use the tuner (p.23, Tu

By holding down this switvate the Key Lock functio


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d. EXP PARAM (Expression Parameter) switchThis lets you specify the maximum value and minimum value ofthe parameter thats 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 forapproximately two seconds will assign a effect parameter to theexpression pedal (p.24, Assigning a function to the expressionpedal (Quick Assign)).

e. QUICK ASSIGN LED

This will light when the Quick Assign function is available, andwill blink when youre specifying the variable range of theexpression pedal.

7. Expression pedal seca. EXP LED

This will light when the eassigned to the expression

b. Expression pedalThis controls the functionassigned to the expressionvolume or wah), or controparameter of some other e

If you firmly advance the pedal all the way forwardassigned to the pedal willon/off.

If volume is assigned to thsion pedal, advancing thethis way will not turn off

pedal.


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Rear panel

1. ValveThe internal 12AX7 (ECC83) vacuum tube is located here.

NOTE: The vacuum tube may break if it is subjected to phys-ical impact. Be careful not to subject the ToneLab ST to strongphysical impact.

2. USB connector (Type B)If you use a commercially available USB cable to connect theToneLab ST to your computer, youll be able to use librarian soft-ware on your computer to manage user programs, or use theToneLab ST as a USB audio interface.

3. Cable hook

NOTE: The included AToneLab ST. Using it wfunctions, so you must

5. STANDBY switchThis turns the power on o

6. INPUT connectorConnect your guitar cable

7. AUX IN jackThis is a stereo mini-jack t(analog output) of an audYou can connect a CD or Mguitar while listening to yume, use the controls of th

8. OUTPUT/PHONES jackConnect your guitar amp,will accommodate either

9. LEVEL knobThis adjusts the output lev


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Making connectionsHeres how to make connections and start using your ToneLab ST.

1. Set the AMP/LINE switch appropriately for the type ofdevice youll be connecting to the OUTPUT/PHONES jack.Set the AMP/LINE switch as follows.

AMP (VOX, F, M)If youre connecting a guitar amp, choose the VOX, F, or M

M:Use this setting type amp such as a

LINEUse this setting if the amps power amp, to

OUTPUT/PHONES INPUT

AC adapter

DC12V

CD player, etc.

AUXIN

USB

Audio system

Mixer, recorder, etc.

USB

Guitar

Guitar ampHeadphones

VOX


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If you use a monaural phone plug cable to connect this toyour amp etc., only the sound of the L (left) channel will beoutput.

If you want to connect this in stereo to a mixer or recorder,use a stereo phone plug (output) -> monaural phone plug x2 (input) adapter cable.

3. Turn the rear panel LEVEL knob to 0 (all the way to theleft as seen from the rear panel).

4. Connect the plug of the included AC

adapter to the DC12V jack, and plug the ACadapter into an AC outlet.Wrap the AC adapter cable around thecable hook.

5. Connect the cable from your guitar to theINPUT jack.

6. Make sure that the volume of your amp or mixer is turneddown, and then turn the STANDBY switch on.

7. Raise the volume controls of your amp or mixer, and turnthe rear panel LEVEL knob to adjust the volume.

NOTE: Since the ToneLab ST uses a vacuum tube, theremight not be sound for a few seconds until the vacuum tube

Trying out the pThe ToneLab ST has a totaof rewritable user program(No.5099).

For details on the preset p(p.31).

1. Press the UP or DOWPlay your guitar, and

Each program containspedal to control wah, vlevel, or some other effpedal to try out the ass

HINT: To increment ththe UP pedal and pressrement the program nu

pedal and press the EX


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Creating your own soundsThere are two ways to create your own sound: you can start with

a program thats similar to what you have in mind and then editthe parameters as desired, or you can create a program fromscratch.

Creating a sound

Here well explain how to create a program from scratch.

1. Turn off the cabinet model and effect types.If the CABINET on/off switch, MOD/DELAY on/offswitch, and REVERB on/off switch LEDs are lit, press eachswitch to turn them off.

2. Press the AMP bank sthe AMP selector to seEach time you press t

cycle through STD (Sttom), STD ...For details on the amp(p.13).

3. Use the GAIN, TREBLcontrols to adjust the tThe GAIN control adj

The TREBLE, MIDDLEmid, and low-frequenc

The VOLUME control

HINT: The sound mighdepending on the setticontrols, or depending

VOLUME control to an4. If desired, select a cab

quency tone.

To turn the cabinet moPress the CABINET o

To change the cabinet


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Turning the knob toward the right will increase theamount of noise reduction.Turning the knob all the way to the left will turn noise

reduction off; it will have no effect.NOTE: Depending on the guitar youre using, excessivelyhigh settings of noise reduction may cause notes to be cut offunnaturally.

3. When youve finished making settings, press the EXIT/TUNE switch.

Saving a prograWhen youve come up wi

(write) it.NOTE: If you switch topower before saving, tcarded, and the setting

1. Press the WRITE switThe program display

blink.2. Press the UP or DOW

(No.049) in which yoWhen selecting the sapedal and pressing ththe program number DOWN pedal and pre

rement the program nNOTE: Your settings where. Take care not to oyou want to keep. You99).

HINT: If you decide toEXIT/TUNE switch. Y


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About the amp models, cabinet

models, and effect typesThis section provides details about the amp models and cabinetmodels, and on the pedal effects, mode/delay effects, and reverbeffect.

The following illustration shows the signal flow within theToneLab ST.

Amp modelsHere well explain the 33 different amp models.

HINT: Each amp models GAIN (adjusted by the top panelGAIN control) can be assigned to the expression pedal forcontrol. For details on how to assign a parameter to theexpression pedal,refer to Assigning a function to the expres-sion pedal (Quick Assign) (p.24).

SPL (Special)

This models the clean cha12" speakers that went on

full-range sound and its bstages and in studios arou

CST (Custom)

This models only a four-bundistorted, pure, clean toting BASS, MIDDLE, and to the minimum setting wthe amp model off. If youas when using a line inpu

2. CALI CLEAN

STD (Standard)

The 6G5-A Pro amp wa

1963, and was distinctive and round brown knobs. warm and clean tone.

SPL (Special)

This American-made twe1957 is known for its rich rock, blues, and country. B

PEDALTYPE

AMP MODEL

POWER AMP

OUTPUTSELECT

CABINET MODEL

PRE AMP

GAIN

MOD /DELAY

REVERB

EFFECT TYPE

VALVEECC83 (12AX7)

VOLUME

PEDAL

VOLUME


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6. VOX AC30

STD (Standard)

This models an AC30 amp with the top boost circuit that wasincluded as standard starting with units produced in 1964. Itdelivers a smooth and refined top end, majestically deep over-drive, and a rich and brilliant clean sound.

SPL (Special)

This models is a hand-wired all-tube amp head sold to com-memorate VOXs fiftieth anniversary. This amp has no rival in

its ability to create sparkling chime-like clean sounds andcreamy warm overdrive sounds.

CST (Custom)

This models the AC30BM Brian May signature model whichfaithfully reproduces every nuance of the legendary originalAC30 from the 1950s. This setting provides the screamingsound of the amp being overdriven with the treble booster

turned on.

7. UK ROCK

STD (Standard)

This 45W amp head was originally manufactured from 1962 to1966, and was based on a tweed-covered bass amp. Its high-gaindesign was the beginning of the British amp tone revolution that

CST (Custom)

This models the high trebmade in England during t

this 50W output amp all tforever be the sound of ro

8. UK METAL

STD (Standard)

This models the high-gainWhile individual notes ar

sound thats quite aggress

SPL (Special)

This models an English-mand boasting a four-channused the Overdrive 1 chand transparent high-gain

CST (Custom)Based on a UK-made 100Wfamous guitarist known fand liking for silk hats. If tones, this amp will be the

9. US HIGH GAIN


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SPL (Special)

This models the overdrive channel of a snakeskin-covered 100Wamp head made in 1991. With an open low-end and a com-

pressed mid/high range, its powerful and heavy sound deliversa forceful tone that will not break down even with the mostextreme gain settings.

CST (Custom)

This is an original amp model based on a recent high-gain amp,but with the tone control changed to an active circuit that has astronger effect than the conventional one, allowing a wide rangeof tones to be created.A wide range of settings are possible; you can raise the BASS to

bring out the ultra-lows, or raise or lower the MIDDLE to obtainhot lead sounds or a scooped sound.

10.US METAL

STD (Standard)

This models the modern high-gain channel from a wild beast ofa high-gain amp. Its deep and loose low-end, sparkling highs,and monstrous gain are ideal for guitars tuned as low as possi-

ble, or for metal acts wielding seven-string guitars.

SPL (Special)

This models a California-made amp head with a three-channel

sound. This amp modelsfor the tapping performan

11.BOUTIQUE METALSTD (Standard)

This models the overdrivethat was produced only odrive special. The wonderGAIN control is smooth a

SPL (Special)This models the crushing German-made 100W fourHeavy channel that delwith a dropped-D metal t

CST (Custom)

This is an original amp m

marked by a rich and hot ful sustain.Since active-circuit tone ca wide range of tonal vari


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Cabinet modelsThese simulate the acoustical character of a guitar amps cabinet.

1. TWEED 1x8This is an open back cabinet containing an 8-inch 3.2 ohm Alnicospeaker, found in simple amplifiers with a 6V6 output tube.

2. TWEED 1x12This cabinet has an important influence on the sound of theTweed 1x12 amp. The speaker uses an Alnico magnet.

3. TWEED 4x10This is an open back cabinet containing four 10-inch 8 ohmspeakers connected in parallel for a 2 ohm impedance.

4. BLACK 2x10

This is the cabinet of a 35W open back combo amp containingtwo 10-inch ceramic magnet speakers.

5. BLACK 2x12This contains two 12-inch ceramic magnet speakers, connectedin parallel as a 4 ohm load.

6.

7. VOX AC30The famous VOX sound iwhich contains two 12-inc

nected in series as a 16 oh

8. VOX AD120VTXThis is the closed back cabdesigned Celestion speak

9. UK H30 4x12

This is a heavy-duty cabinlate 60s made by the samdescribed below.

10.UK T75 4x12This is a more modern 4xmade speakers.

11.US V30 4x12Known as the black beastage speakers, and is knodefined highs.


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Here are some typical combinations.

Effect typesHere well explain the pedtypes.

The illustration on page 1ToneLab ST.

Pedal typesThe ToneLab ST providespedal effect. You can use parameters.

HINT: Parameters thatpedal are marked by

1. COMP

Amp model Cabinet model

CLEAN

2 TWEED 1x12

4 BLACK 2x10

5 BLACK 2x12

9 UK H30 4x12

For the CST amp model, we recommend that you turnthe cabinet model off.

CALI CLEAN

1 TWEED 1x8

2 TWEED 1x12

4 BLACK 2x10

5 BLACK 2x12

US BLUES

2 TWEED 1x12

3 TWEED 4x10

5 BLACK 2x12

9 UK H30 4x12

US 2x12 4 BLACK 2x105 BLACK 2x12

VOX AC15

6 VOX AC15

7 VOX AC30

8 VOX AD120VTX

VOX AC30

6 VOX AC15

7 VOX AC30

US METAL10

11

BOUTIQUE METAL

9

10

11

Amp model


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2. ACOUSTICThis is ideal when you want to play acoustic sounds. Its a simu-lator that transforms the sound of an electric guitar into the

sound of an acoustic guitar.We recommend that you use this with a single-coil (i.e., low out-put) neck (front) pickup.

3. VOX WAHThis models the legendary V848 Clyde McCoy VOX wah pedal.Its distinctive tone, and throats being wrung, have made thispedal a favorite with musicians.

HINT: When you select VOX WAH, the expression pedal willautomatically operate as a wah pedal.

4. U-VIBEThis models the famous phase/vibrato pedal unit. This effectsimulates a rotary speaker, producing a seductive and emotionaltone.

5. OCTAVEThis models a pedal that aing a sound one octave be

sound.

6. TREBLE BOOSTThis models the treble boowas designed for use withIt adds crunch to overd

7. TUBE OD

This models a well-knowninexpressible warmth of i

8. BOUTIQUEThis models an overdrive

Knob Parameter

EDIT TONE* Adjusts the tone.

Knob Parameter

EDIT MANUAL* Adjusts the tone.

Knob Parameter

Knob Parameter

EDIT LEVEL*

Knob Parameter

EDIT GAIN*

Knob Parameter

EDIT GAIN*


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9. ORANGE DISTThis is a classic Japanese-made distortion unit in an orange box.

10.METAL DISTThis is a distortion unit thats idea for metal.

11.FUZZRetro, brazen, and rough-edged.

Mode/Delay typesThe ToneLab ST provides eleven types of modulation effect,delay effect, and other effect.

The SPEED parameter of modulation-type effects and the TIMEparameter of delay-type effects can be easily adjusted by press-ing the TAP switch twice.

1. CLASSIC CHORUSThis models a standard ri

2. MULTI TAP CHORUSThis is a deep and spacioutaps at left, center, and rig

3. CLASSIC FLANGERThis models a truly classicguitarist of today who is htwo-handed tapping.

Knob Parameter

EDIT GAIN* Adjusts the gain.

Knob Parameter


Knob Parameter


Knob/Switch Parameter

EDIT DEPTH*

TAP SPEED*

TAP+EDIT SPEED*


EDIT DEPTH*

TAP SPEED*

TAP+EDIT SPEED*


EDIT RESONANCE*


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4. PHASERThis models a popular analog phaser in a banana-colored box.

5. TEXTREMThis models the acclaimed tremolo circuit built into a US-madecombo amp.

6. ROTARYThis models a rotary speaker.

7. PITCH SHIFTERThis is a pitch shifter thatvariable range of one octa

8. FILTRON

This is an envelope-controfilter according to the inpu


EDIT RESONANCE* Adjusts the amount of resonance.

TAP SPEED*Adjusts the modulation speed in a range of0.1...15 Hz.

TAP+EDIT SPEED* Adjusts the speed.


EDIT DEPTH* Adjusts the tremolo depth.


TAP+EDIT SPEED* Adjusts the speed.


EDIT DEPTH* Adjusts the modulation depth.



EDIT BALANCE*

TAP PITCH*

TAP+EDIT PITCH*


EDIT SENS*


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9. ECHO PLUSThis models an acclaimed analog tape echo. Originally, echo wascreated by a playback head, and the delay time was specified by

changing the speed of the motor.

10.DELAYThis models an analog delay that uses a Bucket Brigade Device(BBD). Its audio quality is lo-fi, but is popular for its warm sound.

11

Reverb typesThree types of reverb are

Depending on the positiotype (SPRING, ROOM, or

the reverb sound.HINT: If reverb is assignpedal will control the inpto assign a parameter to a function to the expre

1. SPRING

This simulates the spring

2. ROOMThis reverb type simulateous early reflections.

3. HALL


EDIT LEVEL*

Adjusts the mix amount of the delay sound.If this parameter is assigned to the expressionpedal, the input level to the delay will be con-trolled by the expression pedal.

TAP TIMESpecifies the delay time in a range of 40...1480ms.

TAP+EDIT FEEDBACK* Adjusts the amount of feedback.


EDIT LEVEL*Adjusts the mix amount of the delay sound.If this parameter is assigned to the expressionpedal, the input level to the delay will be con-trolled by the expression pedal.

TAP TIMESpecifies the delay time in a range of 40...1480ms.

TAP+EDIT FEEDBACK* Adjusts the amount of feedback.

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TunerThe ToneLab ST has a built-in auto chromatic tuner.

Tuning procedure

1. If you want to tune with the effects bypassed, press the UPpedal and DOWN pedal simultaneously.

The program display will indicate .

HINT: If the QUICK ASSIGN LED or the program display are

not blinking, you can also press the EXIT/TUNE switch totune with the effects bypassed.If you want to tune with the sound muted, hold downthe UP pedal and DOWN pedal simultaneously forabout two seconds.

The program display will indicate for about one

second, and will then indicate . If youre tuning onstage, we recommend that you use this method.

2. Play a single note on your guitar, and tune the stringapproximately so that the desired note name appears in theprogram display.The note name is shown as follows.

Tune so that only the

The LEDs at the right sharp, and the LEDs a

4. When youve finished

HINT: You can also pre

the previous operation

Calibrating the tuneCalibration specifies the rthe frequency of the midd

this in a range of 438 HzNOTE: The calibrationcarded when you turn power on again, it will

1. Activate the tuner as ddure (p.23).

C C D D E F F G G A A B


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Using the expression pedal for control

Expression pedal settingsThe ToneLab STs programs assign various functions to theexpression pedal, allowing you to control not only wah or vol-ume but many other kinds of effect parameters with the expres-sion pedal.

HINT: If you select VOX WAH, the expression pedal willautomatically function as a wah pedal.

For each program, you can specify which parameter will be con-trolled by the expression pedal and how it will be controlled.

When you save a program, the position (angle) of the expressionpedal at that moment will be saved in the program as the param-eter value. When you select that program, the value saved in theprogram will be recalled as the setting of the assigned parame-ter.

In the following cases, however, the value is not saved. Volume Input level to the delay effect Input level to the reverb effect PITCH parameter of PITCH SHIFTER Cutoff frequency of FILTRON

Assigning a functio

(Quick Assign)On the ToneLab ST, its eaeffect input level to the ex

HINT: For details on thassign, refer to Abouteffect types (p.13).

To assign a function toAs an example, heres howU-VIBE pedal effect to the

1. Turn on the effect.In this example, pressthe pedal effect on.

2. Use the selector to seleknob.Use the PEDAL selectthe EDIT knob. The Q

3. Hold down the EXP PThe SPEED paramete


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If an effect is assigned to the expression pedalThe on/off switch LED of the assigned effect will blink,

and the program display will indicate .

If no function is assigned to the expression pedal

The program display will blink and then the pro-gram number will be displayed. In this case, use QuickAssign to assign a function (p.24, Assigning a function tothe expression pedal (Quick Assign)).

2. Use the EDIT knob of the assigned effect (whose on/off

switch LED is blinking), or the GAIN control to specify theminimum value.

HINT: You can skip this step, if you do not change the mini-mum value.

3. Press the EXP PARAM switch.

The program display will indicate .

4. Use the EDIT knob you operated in step 2, or the GAINcontrol to specify the maximum value.

HINT: You can skip this step, if you do not change the maxi-mum value.

NOTE: If you decide to cancel the setting, press the EXIT/TUNE switch.

5. Press the EXP PARAM

The program display second, and will then

The QUICK ASSIGN LNOTE: The assignmenthe minimum value, anindependently for each

6. If desired, save these sFor details on the pro

(p.12).NOTE: The settings yovalues if you switch prsaving.

Adjusting the minimum

If volume is assigned to thminimum and maximum

1. Press the EXP PARAMThe EXP LED and QU

the program display w

2. Use the VOLUME con


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3. Use the VOLUME control to specify the maximum value,and then press the EXP PARAM switch.The maximum value will be specified; the program dis-

play will indicate for about one second, and willthen indicate the program number.

Adjusting the sensitivity of the expression pedalIf the minimum and maximum values of the parameter are

assigned as the minimum and maximum values of the expres-sion pedal, but the effect or volume fails to reach the maximum(or minimum) setting when the expression pedal is fullyadvanced (or returned), you can adjust the sensitivity of theexpression pedal as follows so that it will operate optimally.

NOTE: When adjusting the sensitivity, you must operate theexpression pedal with your foot; in some cases, it may not be

possible to adjust the pedal sensitivity if you operate it withyour hand.

1. Turn the power off.

2. While holding down the EXP PARAM switch and WRITEswitch, turn the power on.

3 When the program display indicates release the

5. Use your foot to slowlexpression pedal towatake your foot off whe

6. Softly advance the expand take your foot offstops.

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Connecting to your computer (USBconnection)

If you use a commercially available USB cable to connect theToneLab ST to your computer, youll be able to use librarian soft-ware on your computer to manage user programs, and use theToneLab ST as a USB audio interface.

Using librarian softwareIf you install the USB-MIDI driver on your computer, youll beable to use the dedicated librarian software to back up programsand manage your data library.Download the USB-MIDI driver and the librarian software fromthe manufacturers website (www.voxamps.com).For details on using the librarian software, refer to the ownersmanual (PDF file) of the librarian software.

Operating requirements

Windows:Microsoft Windows XP SP3/Windows Vista SP1 orlaterMac:OS X 10.4 or later (Power PC G4 or more/Intel CPU)

NOTE: If youre usingUSB-ASIO driver in yodata via the USB conne

Download the USB-ASwebsite (www.voxamp

The following illustrationto your computer.

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Operating requirements

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Restoring the factory settingsHeres how to restore the ToneLab ST to its factory-set state.

NOTE: This operation will initialize the programs youvesaved, returning all of them to the factory-set programs.

1. Turn the power off.

2. While holding down the EXIT/TUNE switch and EXPPARAM screen, turn the power on.

3.When the UP/DOWN pedal LEDs blink, release theswitches.

HINT: If you decide to cancel this procedure, press the EXIT/TUNE switch.

4. Press the WRITE switch.Initialization will be completed, the program display willindicate 0.

NOTE: Never turn the power off while initialization is beingperformed.

TroubleshootingPower is not applied whe

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Could the tuner be active?The effects are bypassed if the tuner is active. Press theEXIT/TUNE switch to defeat bypass.

Could an EDIT knob be set to the minimum value?Adjust the EDIT knob.

Something is wrong with the sound

Are the OPTION parameters set appropriately?Hold down the CABINET on/off switch about one secondto enter OPTION parameter setting mode, and adjust theparameters to appropriate values.

Is the AMP/LINE switch set appropriately for the outputdestination thats connected?Set the AMP/LINE switch correctly as described in step 1ofMaking connections (p.8).

The sound does not change when you operate the switches,

selectors, or knobs on the top panel

Could the effect setting be off?Use the selector to select the effect that you want to use, oruse the effect on/off switch to turn the effect on.

Could you be in OPTION parameter setting mode?In OPTION parameter setting mode, the BASS, and VOL-UME controls do not change the sound. Press the EXIT/TUNE switch to exit OPTION parameter setting mode.

Could the tuner be active?

Could you have actIf the Key Lock funcoperate the switche

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Preset program list off: Turns on when you press the : Effects that are enable

No. Program Type PEDAL AMP CABINET MOD/DLY

50 Song off UK ROCK SPL ON off

51 Song BOUTIQUE US HIGAIN CST ON ECHO PLUS

52 Song off US BLUES STD ON off

53 Song FUZZ UK ROCK STD ON DELAY

54 Song TUBE OD VOX AC15 CST ON DELAY

55 Song off US 2x12 STD ON off

56 Song off UK METAL CST ON off

57 Song off UK METAL STD ON off

58 Song FUZZ US BLUES STD ON off

59 Song off US HIGAIN STD ON off

60 Song ORANGE DIST UK METAL STD ON ECHO PLUS

61 Song COMP VOX AC15 SPL ON CLASSIC CHORUS

62 Song TUBE OD US BLUES STD ON off63 Song off US METAL CST ON off

64 Song off UK ROCK STD ON off

65 Song off UK METAL STD ON PITCH SHIFTER

66 Song TREBLE BOOST VOX AC15 CST ON ECHO PLUS

67 Song METAL DIST US METAL STD ON off

68 Song TREBLE BOOST VOX AC30 CST ON off


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75 Crunch COMP CLEAN STD ON off

76 Heavy off UK METAL SPL ON off

77 Scifi OCTAVE US HIGAIN STD ON PHASER

78 Clean COMP CLEAN SPL ON CHORUS+DELAY

79 Crunch TREBLE BOOST UK ROCK STD ON DELAY

80 Crunch METAL DIST US 2x12 CST ON TEXTREM

81 Heavy BOUTIQUE UK ROCK SPL ON off

82 Clean COMP US BLUES SPL ON PITCH SHIFTER

83 Crunch COMP VOX AC15 STD ON ECHO PLUS84 Heavy VOX WAH US METAL SPL ON off

85 Heavy off US HIGAIN CST ON PITCH SHIFTER

86 Scifi OCTAVE US METAL SPL ON PITCH SHIFTER

87 Clean COMP CLEAN CST off CLASSIC CHORUS

88 Clean COMP CLEAN CST off PHASER

89 Crunch TUBE OD UK ROCK CST off off

90 Heavy COMP US HIGAIN STD off DELAY

91 Scifi off VOX AC30 STD off FILTRON

92 Clean COMP CLEAN CST off DELAY

93 Heavy TREBLE BOOST US BLUES SPL off off

94 Clean(Scifi) off CLEAN CST off FILTRON

95 Crunch off CALI CLEAN STD off DELAY

No. Program Type PEDAL AMP CABINET MOD/DLY


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SpecificationsAmp models: 33

Cabinet models: 11Pedal types: 11Mod/Delay types: 11Reverb types: 3Noise reduction: 1Programs: 100 (50 preset, 50 user)Audio input

INPUT jack, AUX IN jackAudio output

OUTPUT/PHONES jack (stereo/mono dual use)LEVEL knob, AMP/LINE switch

USBUSB connector (Type B)

TunerDetection range: A0E6 (27.5Hz1,318.5Hz)

Calibration: A=438445 HzOther

DC12V connector, STANDBY switchSignal processing

A/D conversion: 24-bitD/A conversion: 24-bitSampling frequency: 44.1kHz


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