Vox AD30VT Guitar Combo Amplifier (30 Watts, 1x10 in.)
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Real tube power sound. 11 amp models. 11 effects.
Overview
Vox has loaded their new Valvetronix AD30VT amp with an amazing set of features that is unsurpassed in this price range. And once you hear it, it's pure, raw tone, versatility, and sheer volume make it absolutely impossible to ignore. The new AD30VT incorporates Vox's Valve Reactor circuitry, for true tube power amp sound and feel. In addition to 11 accurately replicated, highly sought-after amplifiers, this amp offers 11 preset and 2 programmable channels (programs) for saving combinations of amp and effect settings, 11 high-quality 24-bit effects, noise reduction, and a Tap button. The AD30VT features simple control layouts, line/headphone jacks, and custom-designed Vox speakers. It even has selectable output power so that the Valve Reactor can be fully saturated at any sound level. These are truly great amps.
The pure tube sound of Valvetronix is more affordable than ever! The new AD30VT packs the amazingly versatile tube sound of Valvetronix into an amp that introduces a modern twist to the traditional VOX design.
Features:
"Vox Valve Reactor" circuit delivers real tube power sound.
11 amp models are built-in; using sophisticated modeling technology to cover a wide range of realistic sounds.
11 different types of popular, high-quality effects (including composite effects) are built-in.
Store your own user programs in CH1 and CH2.
Preset mode automatically gives you the characteristic sound of that amp when you select an amp type.
Knob-based interface for quick and… read more intuitive editing.
Manual mode lets you hear the exact sound settings that the knobs are indicating.
Convenient line/headphone jack for home recording or late-night practice.
A power level control that lets you adjust the output wattage of the power amp.
The optional VFS2 dual foot switch lets you switch programs or bypass the effect. read less
The pure tube sound of Valvetronix is more affordable than ever! The new AD30VT packs the amazingly versatile tube sound of Valvetronix into an amp that introduces a modern twist to the traditional VOX design.
Features:
"Vox Valve Reactor" circuit delivers real tube power sound.
11 amp models are built-in; using sophisticated modeling technology to cover a wide range of realistic sounds.
11 different types of popular, high-quality effects (including composite effects) are built-in.
Store your own user programs in CH1 and CH2.
Preset mode automatically gives you the characteristic sound of that amp when you select an amp type.
Knob-based interface for quick and… read more intuitive editing.
Manual mode lets you hear the exact sound settings that the knobs are indicating.
Convenient line/headphone jack for home recording or late-night practice.
A power level control that lets you adjust the output wattage of the power amp.
The optional VFS2 dual foot switch lets you switch programs or bypass the effect. read less
Specs
Number of Amp Types: 11
Number of Effects: 11, Noise reduction: 1
Number of Programs: 11 preset, 2 channel
Input/Output Jacks:
Top panel: 1 x INPUT
Rear panel: 1 x FOOT SW jack, 1 x LINE/PHONE jack
Power Amp Output: Maximum 30W RMS @ 8 ohms
Speaker: 1x VOX original (10 inch 8 ohm)
Signal Processing:
A/D conversion: 24-bit
D/A conversion: 24-bit
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz
Power Supply Requirements: AC, local voltage
Power Consumption: 45W
Dimensions: 456(W) x 224(D) x 430(H)mm/17.95 in.(W) x 8.82 in.(D)x 16.93in.(H)
Weight: 12 kg/26.46 lbs.
Included Items: Power cable
Options (sold separately): VFS2 dual foot switch
Number of Effects: 11, Noise reduction: 1
Number of Programs: 11 preset, 2 channel
Input/Output Jacks:
Top panel: 1 x INPUT
Rear panel: 1 x FOOT SW jack, 1 x LINE/PHONE jack
Power Amp Output: Maximum 30W RMS @ 8 ohms
Speaker: 1x VOX original (10 inch 8 ohm)
Signal Processing:
A/D conversion: 24-bit
D/A conversion: 24-bit
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz
Power Supply Requirements: AC, local voltage
Power Consumption: 45W
Dimensions: 456(W) x 224(D) x 430(H)mm/17.95 in.(W) x 8.82 in.(D)x 16.93in.(H)
Weight: 12 kg/26.46 lbs.
Included Items: Power cable
Options (sold separately): VFS2 dual foot switch
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(147 ratings)
Submitted January 7, 2007 by a customer from yahoo.com
"WE ALL WANT THAT PRODUCT THAT GIVES US TEN TIMES WHAT WE PAID FOR IT. THIS IS ONE OF THOSE VERY FEW PIECES OF GEAR! GO BUY IT, N"
I will use this as my personal practice amp until I fall apart. If it were stolen or even just crapped out, I would replace it in a second.
It is very giggable to, for a club or if used as one of two amps, probably fo your clean sound while using the main tube amp for dirty stuff or things requiring the full rig.
And miked up, it is a recording guitarist's dream.
Sound
I give it a 10, relative to what it is and the sounds it is capable of expelling. I work at a retail store that allow us to take home gear whenever we want to demo it and be familiar with it. I really just needed a small amp to jam with a buddy I work with, for the evening. I should note that I have been playing for 20 years, I majored in music, I have played many gigs (although I'm less than fond of bar bands or local scenes) and I am studying Modern Music Engineering, currently. I also teach guitar/bass. My playing time (which is all the time) is divided between plugging into my direct unit and through my computer sequencer, then out powered monitors AND running my Strat through my stompboxes and into a very powerful tube combo. I don't ever use the distortion channel on a tube amp. Metalheads do that. I push tubes w/ fuzz, overdrive and straight out distortion. I know tone back to front. This amp is, without a doubt, far superior to anything else besides the 50 watt or 100 watt version of itself. I ran no effects with a Strat, (v.noiseless singlecoils) and was just… read more astonished that I'd been steering folks towards other products. This amp poops on every Line6, all the way up to the $1500 Vetta! The pre-amp 12AX7 tube must be the clincher. I was very impressed w/ the 'tube output' knob on the back that allowed me to turn it to 8&1/2, but keep the actual volume, Master and gain at very reasonable levels. The clean sounds are crystal clear and the effects are stellar, programmable, and storeable in one of two user preset channels. Combined with the manual channel, that allows you three totally independant (including volume)channels! Most folks don't open the 'starter manual' to realize the effects are totally adjustable for speed, intensity and levels; even if the patch contains two effects as several do. The distortion is great on every level, even for the Line 6 kids. The Metal Distortion Rectifier setting is VERY high gain, yet still warm. I liked to go for a Blackface, Put the tube push knob (on the back) at 9 and the Volume at 6 or 7, with gain at 3 and bring the Master up from 0 until it started sounding identical to Tool with the addition of some Flange/Delay, carefully set to sweep. Sorry they don't give you a footswitch. Marshall are the only ones who do (Fender's modeling amps don't and they cost a fortune). So, spend $20 for the switc or get a universal one at a pawn shop; it will work. Go get this now.
Features
More accurate effects, modelers and programming options than anything within $500 bucks. Notice I said accurate. If it sounds like garbage, but will let me run ten billion horrible digital effects through bad plywood and a cruddy speaker, that doesn't make it accurate.
Ease of Use
A 2nd grader could could deal with it. It plays great straight out of the box, but read the instructions (all of about 10 pages w/ pics) and learn to use two or three buttons and a knob to do whatever you want this to do.
Quality
In the price range, It's tied with Marshall's MG series for solidity and craftsmanship. It has a Celestion speaker in it. I hope the gact that the knobs aren't chrome is something you can see past! I owned that Marshall for two years and, when I used the clean channel with a thick Metal Pedal it sounded good. The limited and unprogrammable effects were good, just very limiting. It had nothing on the Vox and that is it's (the Vox) closest competitor.
Value
It is one of those rare musical products where the old cliche' about "getting exactly what you pay for," is proven to be right, most of the time. I know what those products are. I make a point of looking, at work, every day. And when I find one, I almost always buy it, on the spot.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't needed it. It's very easy to use. It really has so few variables I can't imagine ever needing this unless you wanted to call and thank the company.
The Wow Factor
A 'newer' grill is attention-grabbing, but not tacky like some other competitors amps. It exudes class, character and your acknowledgement that Vox are here to do far more than re-release AC-15 and AC-30 combos that are rooted in the late 1960's.
Musical Background:
Studio Guitarist and Bass player, Music Major at a Private College, Sound tech, Instructor, Sales Manager, Promotions for a 'we
Musical Style:
I am least fond of rap and radio-pop/M.T.V. garbage. I am most interested in introspective progressive alternative rock and Elec read less
Sound
I give it a 10, relative to what it is and the sounds it is capable of expelling. I work at a retail store that allow us to take home gear whenever we want to demo it and be familiar with it. I really just needed a small amp to jam with a buddy I work with, for the evening. I should note that I have been playing for 20 years, I majored in music, I have played many gigs (although I'm less than fond of bar bands or local scenes) and I am studying Modern Music Engineering, currently. I also teach guitar/bass. My playing time (which is all the time) is divided between plugging into my direct unit and through my computer sequencer, then out powered monitors AND running my Strat through my stompboxes and into a very powerful tube combo. I don't ever use the distortion channel on a tube amp. Metalheads do that. I push tubes w/ fuzz, overdrive and straight out distortion. I know tone back to front. This amp is, without a doubt, far superior to anything else besides the 50 watt or 100 watt version of itself. I ran no effects with a Strat, (v.noiseless singlecoils) and was just… read more astonished that I'd been steering folks towards other products. This amp poops on every Line6, all the way up to the $1500 Vetta! The pre-amp 12AX7 tube must be the clincher. I was very impressed w/ the 'tube output' knob on the back that allowed me to turn it to 8&1/2, but keep the actual volume, Master and gain at very reasonable levels. The clean sounds are crystal clear and the effects are stellar, programmable, and storeable in one of two user preset channels. Combined with the manual channel, that allows you three totally independant (including volume)channels! Most folks don't open the 'starter manual' to realize the effects are totally adjustable for speed, intensity and levels; even if the patch contains two effects as several do. The distortion is great on every level, even for the Line 6 kids. The Metal Distortion Rectifier setting is VERY high gain, yet still warm. I liked to go for a Blackface, Put the tube push knob (on the back) at 9 and the Volume at 6 or 7, with gain at 3 and bring the Master up from 0 until it started sounding identical to Tool with the addition of some Flange/Delay, carefully set to sweep. Sorry they don't give you a footswitch. Marshall are the only ones who do (Fender's modeling amps don't and they cost a fortune). So, spend $20 for the switc or get a universal one at a pawn shop; it will work. Go get this now.
Features
More accurate effects, modelers and programming options than anything within $500 bucks. Notice I said accurate. If it sounds like garbage, but will let me run ten billion horrible digital effects through bad plywood and a cruddy speaker, that doesn't make it accurate.
Ease of Use
A 2nd grader could could deal with it. It plays great straight out of the box, but read the instructions (all of about 10 pages w/ pics) and learn to use two or three buttons and a knob to do whatever you want this to do.
Quality
In the price range, It's tied with Marshall's MG series for solidity and craftsmanship. It has a Celestion speaker in it. I hope the gact that the knobs aren't chrome is something you can see past! I owned that Marshall for two years and, when I used the clean channel with a thick Metal Pedal it sounded good. The limited and unprogrammable effects were good, just very limiting. It had nothing on the Vox and that is it's (the Vox) closest competitor.
Value
It is one of those rare musical products where the old cliche' about "getting exactly what you pay for," is proven to be right, most of the time. I know what those products are. I make a point of looking, at work, every day. And when I find one, I almost always buy it, on the spot.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't needed it. It's very easy to use. It really has so few variables I can't imagine ever needing this unless you wanted to call and thank the company.
The Wow Factor
A 'newer' grill is attention-grabbing, but not tacky like some other competitors amps. It exudes class, character and your acknowledgement that Vox are here to do far more than re-release AC-15 and AC-30 combos that are rooted in the late 1960's.
Musical Background:
Studio Guitarist and Bass player, Music Major at a Private College, Sound tech, Instructor, Sales Manager, Promotions for a 'we
Musical Style:
I am least fond of rap and radio-pop/M.T.V. garbage. I am most interested in introspective progressive alternative rock and Elec read less
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