All user reviews for the Vox Tonelab SE

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J'apprcie that the effects are not too many: we keep everything a guitarist needs without putting impact 'gadget', often unusable.

The two magnificent prsence pedals of expression is the most beautiful effect, and the number of switches can have fun live and offers many possibilities.

UTILIZATION

Overall, I did not worry, it's pretty simple as long as you read the manual once before engaging in risky rglages!

The software available on the VOX avoids too s'abmer back to look for her!

Even when it is necessary some time to find its own sound, the time to understand all the possibilities of the BTE.

SOUND QUALITY

APRS one year of use, here are the conclusions I draw from:

I love the cleans, as diverse as they are, and regardless of the amp in which the branch has always rings (I have a weakness for cleans Fenderiens.)

Crunches are LGERS type AC30 ausi quite successful (VOX oblige!), I have not really used the others but they seem to me good quality.

For distos is much better than what I've heard on other pdaliers, but for rhythmic mtal has seems a little limited.

But for everything else, I t trs satisfied.
Effects offer incredible opportunities and I spent a lot of time tweaking and more m'clater avec.En trs they sound good when you ask for ?

OVERALL OPINION

I used a year as a guitarist / singer to play alternative rock and pop rock.

Live is really happiness, you press a switch and presto, everything is the effect, simus amp ... No need to play the tap!

The sound is good trs, provided that the receiver plugs into a sufficiently transparent and quality.

I am if I had the same sparmais needs before (have it all under foot and be able to have live sound quality and especially that carries everywhere), I would have the same choice!

In addition to a, pdalier is a tank, it is indestructible.

In the end, it's a good trs pdalier which is a 200th of time, which is really a ridiculous price for a vehicle like a. .. (especially when it was the 450th pay: p)

EDIT: I have not had the problem that some have to switch with, but it's true that a monster like a, it means trs trs from VOX.Heureusement, is a rpar (see tips above AF)

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UTILIZATION

It's really very intuitive as multieffects

You turn the knobs to select the notch effects, amp modeling and the type of firms. After that the red LEDs that light up and a screen (backlight) that guides us!

The manual is very well done and allows a quick start and efficient machine!

SOUND QUALITY

So yes, it's sending the unit terible !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You can do it all: I like the distortion and I served with ben!

I tested it live on a mixer, the input device of a Peavey Bandit 112 and my EVAN 60 and the loops and effects is very successful and this on all types of configurations !

The effects are superb and the models are glaring truths!

Together with my LTD / ESP MH 400 or my washburn A5 is a treat for the ears friends.
Especially with the pure joy of modeling mesa / boogie and also the RAT distortion ...
The reverb is terible mainly live on a console and the delay will help you well on stage or in repeated ...

it really can do everything the beast and it remains clear that it will never replace the original models, but it's really stunning and effective

OVERALL OPINION

I sold it not long ago a friend and he was a guitarist myself for 3 years!
What happiness to friends!
I now find the holy grail with EVAN 60 and blackstar ht dual-reni but I do not have the ToneLab mates and if I had to buy one, it'd be the one!
I used to also well on my first 2 albums and I want to reiterate that we really just do everything with a multi like this, the lamp provides a little extra warmth to the overall sound.
The effects are terrible, the models are realistic and the handling is quick and intuitive.
If you saw a voullez go http://www.myspace.com/chookas because I used it on many of the scratches!

Three slices of classic effects pedals and a slice of effects which can be added an effects loop with external pedals:
- Modulation (Tremolo, Chorus, Flanger, etc.)
- Delay (Analog, Rhythm, Hold, Reverse etc)
- Reverb (Spring, Room, Hall etc.)
- PDAL (Compressor, Wah, Auto Wah, Octave Fuzz, overdrive etc.)

The connection is adequate and includes the essential needs of the guitarist:
- Between 6.35 symtrique
- Two output jack symtriques 6.35 (L & R)
- An input and an output jack symtrique 6.35 for effects loop
- Headphone jack 3.5 asymtrique
- Two ports Midi: In / Out

Lacks only numrique output (SPDIF) to avoid going through an analog, but Vox made some adjustments on the latest version: the Tonelab LE.

UTILIZATION

As has often said and t rpt the Tonelab is designed and made for players who do not want to spend most of their time fiddle music buttons!
However, the factory presets have effects exagrment xagrs, forcing spend some time dpart to be preset to "sound" as we like.
(Sometimes the right plan to import via MIDI preset raliss by others to make a little ear and understand how the Tonelab works to get ours)

All effects are ditables knobs directly by bypassing the sub menus of sub menus menus (unlike some of its competitors), even if the simplest and fastest way is when the same edition via Midi with Tonelab SE tlchargeable Editor on the site of Vox (PC and Mac).

The effects are just enough of them to vary the sound, and the least we can say is that they are good programs because the edition is simple but powerful.

Live (for the SE version is really a thought for scne) is the foot!
Pan! in direct box with a return ddi glove and it (and us ing-kiss her because it does not grate the noise of a subculture amp scne on)!
In addition, using the FX switch ON / OFF can be as its name indicates disable and / or activate the slices of the same effects with preset paramtr same effects not Active! Control switch allows for him to have a tap tempo for delay rgler speed, or following the paramtrage preset to activate an effect or parameter.
And I do not even deuxime channel for each amp simulation can be activated by keeping the same pRSET (clear sound -> sound saturated with the same effect) or both p dales of expression also fully paramtrables!

There is no wiggle ten years: ct use is intuitive, practical and powerful. Vox thank you!

SOUND QUALITY

L is really the highlight of the Tonelab: its sound quality.
Algorithms combined with the programming circuit patent Vox by Vox: VOX Valve Reactor (APRS all treatments numriques simulations and effects, there is a Global Warming signal converted to analog by switching to low intensity in a 12AX7).
On this last point, there is clearly dbat between profes-sionals who amplification dnoncent extensive opration Marketing Vox to stamp their product label of "the tube" and the pro- Tonelabeurs (including myself) who use it and find that compared the sound is warmer and more dynamic than that of competing products.
The exact vrit is probably somewhere not far from a 50/50 rev because it is true that the lamp is btement rtro-clear with a orange LED by Vox, another ct there is the success of the Valvetronix SERIES (Vox amp transistors modlisation) and all versions of the Tonelab to prove that guitarist in marketing communications can sale but will never replace the return of the tural user satisfaction, and ultimately his choice, dictated by his ears.

Effects on the quality, they are good without being exceptional (not the level of high-end pedals ddies that unites cost half the price of Tonelab).
Some cons are just for use as the compressor, and the octave, for example.
But trs honntement working out its presets, you can get sounds absolutely magical!

The quality of simulation is trs good, especially if you like the sound Fender, Vox, Marshall, and with little gain.
The simulations of high gain amps do not sound modern or "high gain" or "modern"!
But for the right rock up to the saturation AC / DC is all that playable.

OVERALL OPINION

It'll be two years I have, and never had a problem with.
Then it sr, with a system that the chain of production, one is never safe from a manufacturing default but normally there is a guarantee!
At least one caregiver (no drop, no pogo above, press the switch reasonably etc.): the Tonelab is made to last!

It really is a superb machine, which I am quite unable to do without today.
I emmne everywhere RPET, scne, oxen with friends ...
And whatever its mode of amplification: sound system, amp neutral Tech21 PE60, Hifi speaker ...
It always comes out with flying colors!

I think I'll invest in even when the lamps with full pdalboard and all the rest, I keep it for its practical yet incredibly ct gnial guitar playing!

Many opinions have been posted on this pedal. I will not repeat what was said, but only a few remarks and additions that I think are important.

Side characteristics, this pedal is actually quite comprehensive. Although less than a Line 6 POD X3, but the bulk is the same.
Please note, the pedal is large, heavy and solid. Scheduled to be strolled around. It's tough! The display is clear even if the presentation starts from the date: that it is not that young pedals!

I especially want to draw your attention to the two expression pedals, because that's where it has its strong point.

The 12AX7 or ECC83 in English instead of Vox, double triode preamp classic is there to "warm" sound. Argument marketing or real plus for my part I am not totally convinced.
Another black spot: Can not use a wah and distortion simultaneously. Ditto for distortion and compressor. Some interesting effects are strong and together in the same group "Pedal". Unable to take to Hendrix Fuzz with a wah, a Univibe and octaves. It's a pity!

UTILIZATION

Operation is simple. Each parameter can be edited easily without menus, submenus, sub-submenus and more ... The effects and amps are clearly identified and easily accessible on the pedals. The storage is also very simple, and the assignment of the pedals.

One detail is slightly annoying: the volume knob out of the pedal is located on the rear edge of the pedals, a remote and mostly impractical. It must be set when it connects to an amplifier, at risk to over-charge the input of the amp, or otherwise reduce the volume too much input. He will also manage the volume of output to the headphones. In short, a bit of a chore to pay!

Apart from this detail, RAS

SOUND QUALITY

Well, aside from modeling amps, with the chance to have copied some of the models, I must admit that it is more models "inspired" than real emulations. Amps rather "clear" as the Fender or Vox honored with sounds rather nice, but still quite steep: it's digital!
To gain amps like Mesa or Marshall, say to be nice that this is not the strength of this pedal.
More generally it is a pedal driven sound "vintage", not modern. For large saturation, go your way.

Now for what makes the whole point of this pedal: the effects and two expression pedals. While the effects are not of exceptional quality, but there are many, varied and well made. Some are worse than others or seem redundant. But no matter.
Note: Both pedals are assignable to the vast majority of effects settings available! That is, one can, for example for the pitch shifter, change the pitch via a pedal, you then have a Digitech Whammy! Best of all, the pitch of the beginning and end of the pedal is changed from -2 to +2 octaves! Another example of the dual-phase: each pedal can be assigned to a speed of 2 phasers: dramatic effect guaranteed! For delays, I use the tap tempo pedal assigned to the delay time and assigned to a pedal feedback!
I am able to put together a machine foot and effects configurable with associations to the wildest possible results, modular live!

OVERALL OPINION

So here, this pedal is more oriented to sound vintage, it is expensive but seriously built. Amps and effects available are varied and complete. Faced with numerous competitors, he defends himself well. For against, facing the last Line 6 POD X3 Live, it does not take long to compare!

Now forget the part amplifiers, and add two assignable expression pedals for most of the parameters of each effect and you get a multi-effects EXTRA ORDINARY. A special adviser to the researchers of strange sounds and original. We are almost at Zvex! Unable to get results equivalent to the pedals sound normal: they have no expression pedals! In addition, each pedal itself is fully customizable, which allows you to control very precisely each effect.

Behind the classic pedal is hiding a real machine to test the effects of new and surprising results.

What can I say that has dj t say? Pdalier modlisation multi-effects. There is little prs everything you need: overdrive, fuzz, chorus, flanger, delay, reverb, wha, Univibe, tremolo, rotary, etc.. CRER per channel can be a clean and drive, we have many choices of formulations of amps and cabs.

Prampli lamp operates as a false light amp. Like the Fender Cyber, Vox who knows that in an amp is the amp that Global Warming lamp sound and not those of pramp, chose one of amule EL34 or 6L6 a diode with a , original, not bte and effective.

It can fly at noon (how useful?), Y insrer supplmentaires effects (why, there is not enough?) And the connection is complte. Some may blame the lack of SPDIF, personally, even in the studio, I never felt the lack.

The beginning Ds I replaced the lamp with an Electro Harmonix APRS doing various tests. It was a progrsrel and tangible.

UTILIZATION

The configuration is childish, you plug, you play.

Everything is easy ditable, the manual is clear, but TRS, unless you are beginners, are you one really need?

SOUND QUALITY

Overall it is a good product that does what one expects. N'esprez not have an original sound or the finesse of the amps and vintage effects shops. this machine is not made for that.

However, if you're the piano bar and need a set u ^ p compact and easy plug anywhere you have what you need. I did some studio o knowledge we do not ask me to be the star but to play games that would go well in the mix and production, and everyone has always t tr s satisfaction. Similarly, I happened to accompany singers and singers and I had everything I needed under the feet. I even did concerts with my band for a few years by using it.

Of course, once again, you will not have the finesse of a true Twin, or a true Marshall, but in the end what matters is your exact for the public and there is convincing this level l.

If I were to compare it's a great 4x4 for everything, city, highway, country, but it is not an Aston Martin or a limousine or a real good old Land Rover to go into the bush .. . This is a knife espce Swiss guitarist, and for the price you will not.

Personally, I did some sound banks adjust my Start and my Heritage 535 with some effects that I need it most. Once in a program I dclenche effects and change the channel like I a system that vintage. It is a fawn to archaque can be, but I find that a can be better in a logical formulation.

OVERALL OPINION

I've since its release.

I had the Pod Line 6 AX2 212 of a Line 6, Fender Cyber ​​Twin one. I tried other things in queqlues Zoom, Korg, Yamaha and Behringer same. If the Fender comes before in terms of roundness of her (but it is mainly thanks to HP), the Tonelab comes before all others by its ergonomics, the quality of its sound and its grain gnral.

Again, although I prfre Obviously a Twin or a Marshall or a Mesa lamp with my Fulltone Hartman and others, but for global use and a certain ease of transportation and I still use keep my Tonelab.

The ratio quality price is excellent

the only - is the relative fragility of switches that it can recommend and resolder ... but it is a great product

I traveled to my local guitar center and was looking around for an all-in-one guitar effects processor and the salesman pointed me to this thing. I was a little leery at first with it because I had heard that the all encompassing effects units can lack in many areas and the reason for purchasing would be simply convenience. Well I went ahead an bought it to take home to plug into my Vox Ac30. I played around with it that day and it started to malfunction. There was an issue with the sound output. So I boxed it up and went back to Guitar Center. I got another one came back home and fired it up. This time there wasn't any issue with the sound.

If you have ever used simulation amps or stomp boxes then you know that they don't sound anything like or feel anything like the real thing. Well Vox surprisingly did a much better job at coming closer to those tones. Most likely since they are using a 12ax7 tube to generate those tones, they do sound a lot better. One tube isn't going to cut it but it is very close to the real deal. In a different application....try running it into your computer instead in front of your amp and you will get stunning results. Just check out Kent Carlevi on Youtube and see his VH videos and judge for yourself. He pretty much nails the EVH tone in spades.

UTILIZATION

This unit is very easy to use and with a few clicks you can dial up some great tones. The wah controllers are great as well. You can assign one to the volume and one to the wah or expression to different effects. I felt that this unit had a step above the Line 6 floor units since it had two foot controllers and used a tube to get that distortion grind found in tube amps.

It is fairly simple operation and the manual was quite clear in their description of the unit. Though I found myself figuring it out as I went more than reading the directions. With processors like this I find it better to go through a try and error process than spend time looking through the text book.

SOUND QUALITY

I really enjoyed the tones I was getting from this unit. The tones felt natural and real compared to other units like the Line 6 XT where the stomp boxes sounded very weak. The distortion sounded full and natural and the combination of the effects gave this an easy step up from the POD XT Live.

I used this unit exclusively with my Vox Ac30 and a Strat. I was going to a U2 type sound at that time and I think I came pretty close.

One thing I hated about this unit was it seemed that programming was hard to go back and forth when charging presets. So if you didn't like something and you wanted to go back and correct it, it made you jump through a few hoops to get back the start of the patch. This was frustrating to me that Line 6 was so much better and the speedyness of correction. So I had to be sure I was committed to the present before I went any further. Perhaps I didn't get a good grasp of how it worked but I consider that a negative if it isn't so user friendly. Once you got the tone it was golden though.

OVERALL OPINION

Like I said before the correction issue was a big set back and really was the downfall of the unit and eventually the reason I sold it and went to Line 6. I felt the tone was better in the Tonelab but the easy of use was much better in the Line 6. Since I dumped the Vox Ac30 and went with Marshall I didn't need the stomp box characteristics in the TL and just needed the effects for delays and modulation so I was completely fine with my transition.

I would recommend this unit to someone who is wanting to run this with a clean type amp. It was a bit pricey at around $400. If you need just effects to go with a tube amp then I would pass on this unit. Try the Line 6 or TC eletronics stuff.

Everything has already been said. It lacks a looper ...

UTILIZATION

The editor preset microphone is on a bit older, Vox could make an effort, but hey, it works well anyway ...

SOUND QUALITY

After years of galleys out by repeating the sounds I get into recording, I finally found the Holy Grail for my ToneLab emplifier: Combo Tech21 Power Engine 60!

OVERALL OPINION

Everything has been said about this pedal. I would just add that in recent days, I utis a Tech21 Power Engine 60, and that's really awesome.
No more complicated connections, even with the disappointments of tube amps, etc. ...
(See my review Tech21 Power Engine 60)

All effects are available! missing can be just a looper!
The technology used is light!

UTILIZATION

If you do not record, it is quite difficult at first to navigate the Vox ToneLab SE is a real gas engine!
► (you can find it here: http://pds.mnsmall.com/board_pds/ToneLabSE_F2.pdf)
But once you understand the operation of the machine, everything becomes clear and there is no easier way to pay! It is really designed for the stage!
It does not offer a USB connection, and some say it's a shame, it's true! but it does not bother me to the extent I have an external sound card that allows me to plug it. He has a connection with cons noon which allows him to add effects (now rare on the internet, so for really useful) and convert it into MIDI controller (for example, Guitar Rig foot control). So for MIDI, it is very full!
The implementation could not be easier, simply purchase a midi cable, download software on the site and connecting the vox pedal midi on the PC!
For presets, too, everything is studied for the stage. Simply press a button with your foot and the preset is changed! There are 24 banks with 4 presets. Each preset has two channels if it is fashion amps and if you are in effect pedals, you can "break the sound", meaning that you can take away the reverb etc. ...

SOUND QUALITY

I was amazed by the sound quality of the beast. Well, the one regret, it is clear that his is necessarily worse than the clean sound of my classic 30. But they are already very good! The distorted sounds are fine, and I still have not found that sound too "synthetic", as a foot zoom can make low prices.
I have not heard of breath, or very little, once I think. We must also say I've never played very much! but overall, to have heard several opinions, it is not known for having enormous blast =)
This is the first time that I have a multi-effect, and before I had a vox wha-wha. So I tested all the effects and the possibilities are almost endless! I use a lot of reverb and delay are very important for me, I have bands like Radiohead, o emperor or Arcade Fire, so my sound forcing them a little closer ...
But we must admit that the record is brilliant, having compared the ToneLab and wha's wha my true, I did not see much difference!

OVERALL OPINION

I bought used for my music teacher, a little expensive it is true, but I was guaranteed that he was functioning and I foisting an amp with pevey Classic 30, I just had to pay reparation. So I did not hesitate, and I must confess that I am very happy. I will ever buy this without hesitation!
I have recommended to friends and hopefully will know a new youth ^ ^
Voila!

The Vox Tonelab SE is an in depth guitar processing, tube based, work station that can be used on the stage or in the studio. I’d say it’s best suited for live shows, as you’ve virtually got ever type of sound you’d ever need on this thing. While for recording I like to use individual effects, this would be more than adequate for this application as well. As far as connections go, the majority of them are ¼” for your standard inputs and outputs, but also for headphones, inserts, and other routing options. It’s also got MIDI jacks, two separate expression pedals, and a real tube built right into it.


UTILIZATION

Learning how to use the Vox Tonelab SE is definitely a process, as you’re not going to learn everything on here after even using it a few times. I personally have only used this a few times on a series of sessions where a client brought it in. Even after having messed with it for a good amount of time, there is still a lot that you can do with it that I haven’t had a need to dive into. Getting your basic sounds isn’t too difficult, but there are just so many options to work with here (trust me I’m not complaining about this!). A manual is definitely something that I’d recommend having around for the Tonelab SE.



SOUND QUALITY

The sounds on the Vox Tonelab SE are actually quite legit. I must admit that I’m usually weary of guitar processors that have everything and the kitchen sink available on them, but this one for the most part does the job extremely well. The best part about using the Tonelab SE is the ability to blend sounds with all different sorts of effects. This includes in depth amp modeling, delay and reverb, and all sorts of modulation effects like chorus, vibrato, and all the rest. It’s also amazing that you can create and store all of these sounds all in one place, with the ability of course to bring it back with the push of a button.


OVERALL OPINION

The Vox Tonelab SE is an extremely powerful guitar processing, all in one effects unit. Most of these sorts of units that I’ve used in the past don’t exactly live up to what they’re offering, but the Tonelab SE is absolutely one of the best I’ve used. I think that fact that it’s tube based really warms up all of the sounds on here. Some are definitely more realistic than others, but for the most part I find this one to be pretty great. This isn’t the cheapest unit of it’s kind, but for quality you’re going to pay a price. If you’re looking to go the multi-effects route for guitar, the Vox Tonelab SE is most likely the model I’d recommend.