Circuit uses 12AX7 as a power amp tube. 16 amp models. 10 cabinet models. 22 modeled effects
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Vox has packed the incredible amp and effect-modeling power of Valvetronix amplifiers into a portable, easy-to-use, awesome-sounding effects unit that sounds so real, you'll think you're plugged into a collection of real amps! With a new smaller footprint and enhanced direct recording features, the ToneLab LE is not just a floor processor. It's equally suited to desktop home recording. Now one unit can cover it all! Learn More...
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Feature:
BEST POINTS (IMO): (1) Being able to mix-and-match amp & cab models at will. The Amp & Cabinet models are basically the reason i bought this product....together with the Valvetronix feature. The models REALLY DO sound fabulous, and the Cab models are extremely useful for live play (not just recording.) USE THEM .... you'll see. (2) Very active Gain & EQ controls; they simulate their functionality on a real amp. (Read the manual for peculiarities for specific models.) (3) Very easy to overdrive a model to produce degrees of distortion. You can really produce Power section distortion as well as preamp.....very discerneable (Valvetronix really works!) (4) Intuitive design for setting up and making adjustments. "Feels" like using an Amp. Button use is easy too. (5) Good slate of effects, in separate sections. Easy to use and adjust. (6) Easy access to the 12AX7 via the front panel. (Some devices force you to take the thing apart to get to the tube.) THINGS TO WATCH OUT FOR: (1) ToneLab is EXTREMELY active ... depending on your guitar's PUPs, you may have quite a time eliminating feedback between notes and chords for the hot amp models. (You can play with the builtin noise reduction feature; also watch the rear "Level" dial...don't crank it up too high.) The CH Volume knob is a necessity for leveling the output too. (2) You're limited to ONE pedal effect per patch. (Example: it'd be nice to use the compressor with another pedal. Not being able to match the OD pedals with one of the others doesn't bother me TOO much, since it's so easy to overdrive the amp models.) (3) The "desktop" version requries a separate footswitch, if needed. The ToneLab "SE" is an integrated panel/footswitch version with expression pedal. The "SE" would be best for live concert play, while the desktop version works for home/studio use.
Quality:
So far, so good. I'm using it in my studio at home, so i haven't banged it around at all. It's built heavy & solid.
Value:
At $300, the desktop version is a GREAT value. It's far more versatile than most high-level distortion stomp's that can cost just as much, and don't provide all of the added features / effects. Compared to other modellers, it's less expensive, and (IMO) fully competitive specifically with the Boss & Line6 products. The Valvetronix technology sets the ToneLab apart from others due to its realistic sounds. The Boss sports many more "features", but hey, how many chained effects does one REALLY need, to sound good? Plus in recording, the issue is moot since you can do so many things with tracking and mixing anyway.
Desirability:
I definitely wanted this product.
Sound:
Excellent tonal range across the 16 Amp models. The Cab models add much to the sound as well ... use them live as well as recording. The VOX 30TB, US HI GAIN, Boutique CL and Tweeds models in particular are outstanding. The Amp models are very sensitive to EQ'ing; plus you have to read the manual to understand how the models react to using the Gain knobs. All Amp models lend themselves well to overdrive breakup of one form or another, from crunchy blues to wailing metal. I could say much about the Amp / Cab model combinations, but you'll have to try them for yourself. The various effects sections are excellent overall. My overall comment about Vox's "Valvetronix" technology is that it REALLY WORKS ... the "VR GAIN" (Master Volume simulation)
Ease of Use:
After studying the front & rear panels for a few minutes, and learning how to get into "manual" mode, you're ready to rock. Pick your 1st amp model, flip to a desired cab, and go. Easy to flip through the range of potential sounds by mixing/matching models. You should read the manual, BUT, it doesn't take an advanced degree to become effective with the ToneLab.
Support:
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Overall:
Wonderful product that'll open up new vistas of sound-shaping and exploration. It can play the primary role in your rig, or part of any type of chaining (as for example, if you have your favorite stomp, you can still use it ... just feed it in through the frontend into the ToneLab as you would an Amp, then you have many individual Amp models to play through. You can place a Graphic EQ box on the back end of the ToneLab to adjust the final output to suit. The best of all worlds, really.) Great for recording as well as live play. The Amp & Cab models are excellent....each combo is similar to having a separate Amp and cabinet.
Submitted: 9/18/2006
Style of Music: Rock, Blues, Light jazz, contemporary
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Feature:
The amp models are superb, however the VOX WAH and UNI VIBE should be in the modulation section and not the pedal section. It is not possible to place the WAH or UNI VIBE in combination with FUZZ and so on. In other words the pedal section (although it has great pedal models which all do an accurate job of emulating the originals)should allow the user more combinations. However, there are so many amp/cabinet tone possibilities and they make up for this in a major way.
Quality:
Very sturdy construction and a nice color, too.
Value:
May sound a little steep, but in the end very well worth the money. A small price to pay for all these great sounds.
Desirability:
The tube, the fact that it is VOX, the design are all very alluring.
Sound:
The tone is amazing. It is like having the world's most sought after amps all at your fingertips. I still cannot get over how authentic it sounds. LINE 6 POD and BOSS GT-6 have nothing on the TONELAB.
Support:
Haven't needed it.
Overall:
The TONELAB is all you need whether it be for use straight through and amp or for direct recording. Sounds amazing either way. Sorry, LINE 6, the TONELAB is king!!!
Submitted: 2/12/2004
Style of Music: blues, rock, country, jazz, avant garde jazz
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