All user reviews for the Vox Tonelab

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USE

It is very easy to use. Read the manual (which is very well done by matter) is not essential but recommended! The edition of the sounds is a dconcertante ease, it's not even funny

SOUND QUALITY

The sounds are very warm, powerful and dtaills. Nothing wrong, even the distorses are nikelles! I often saves models and I do all my grates with the same simulator.

NOTICE GLOBAL

It's been 6 months since I use it. If you had to make another choice, would it without hesitation. For models, it really is THE possder simulator. After, you need a good sound card and a good PC for derriere (For my part I am working on CuBase with Eridol FA-66). I do not use it on amp, so I can not say anything about it.

pretty blue metal box that exudes health, here seems sturdy and is here. not rackable, damage but few actually are. all functions are editable on pc, well done. technology mixed digital / analog since part is managed by a 12AX7 tube. the connection is simple but fairly complete, we regret that the digital output is available at optical format, the grafted external bottom bracket is in RJ45 format that leaves you no choice as I pedal vox do not have and which I also going well.

UTILIZATION

use home studio, next to my pod2. VOX has also taken over it when I do not use both at the same time, you'll understand that I prefer. the grip is immediate, however, do not overlook the manual as it is packed with information on the allocation of a specific function and directly related to the type of modeled amp. thereby easily found sounds that are looking for. we regret the lack of an effects loop.

SOUND QUALITY

I do not know all the amps modeled perfectly by VOX, but to use home-studio illusion is good. I do not use very little built-in effects, the reverbs are correct. I put 8/10 because of the way I use it, then on stage I think it is better to connect to an amp very neutral style "Tech21", or directly on the console.

OVERALL OPINION

compared to pod2, we play in the same league, although is much easier to use. I find the overall sound quality better than my POD, that said here is subjective. the quality / price ratio today if you find the occas is very good, clear I'm happy with my choice.

Amp simulations and digital multi-effects with a lamp at the end of treatment to simulate the saturation of a floor lamp power.
See the doc for details, but the effects are very diverse and broadly cover all conventional needs.
Fully editable sounds are on the machine but also on PC editor.
The housing is made of metal and design very seriously. It exudes quality. It sits on a desk. Too cumbersome in a pedalboard or head amp it finds its place on a table ... this is the only regret. If there was a rack version I probably would not let this machine.
The connection is very complete with analog and digital output and possibility of adaptation differs depending on the destination (receiver, table, hp simulation on / off). Input and midi output to connect a foot controller or sequencer.

UTILIZATION

The knobs are very nice and good quality, large enough to make editing easier and provide a PC.
The manual is well written but we do very little consulted because the machine has a very good ergonomics.

SOUND QUALITY

The sims sound great but the machine has its own sound identity. I considered it as a more or at the time I was playing with.
The effects are really all very good qualities, including the effects of modulation (the vibe is terrible).
I had the chance to play on Pod and pro Behringer V-amp, both very good also. The Tonelab is a step up in my opinion ... but that's just my opinion.

OVERALL OPINION

This is an excellent machine in terms of sound can adapt to all configs. Too bad its the packaging makes it so inconvenient on stage.
If you find one for 100 € it will be one of the best quality / price of your life little guitar

Everything has been said on the technical level.

UTILIZATION

This is especially a machine super simple to set up: Turn the knobs, you safeguard and hop ... I use it on my desk at home or the VC12 pedal on stage. It's sturdy and finally almost more practical than large Tonelab SE, which offers the same service but is not so convenient at home.

SOUND QUALITY

For my part, I use a VOX AD30VT home and I had a AD120VT for rehearsals. With the Tonelab, I found the same type of sound: it's digital, but it is still relatively warm and dynamic (living?) Lamps are widely help.

OVERALL OPINION

I do not use it anymore because I use a POD HD500 to a Tech21 PE but I'm keeping my Tonelab still and VC12. Pod offers a multitude of opportunities that did not Tonelab but not the nice grain of the little blue box.
I much preferred the Vox Tonelab ST with which I've never been satisfied with the sounds and whose usability is worse. I also have a Digitech RP250 allows stuff and does not sound bad but still much more digital and less warm.

I will not go over well in the opinion Describes previous ones (this is not a new product!)

UTILIZATION

the manual is well done and I think we must take the time to read it to understand the rglages diffrent of amp simulations. In particular we need to understand the rle of VR as diffrent gain simultaneously.
What j'apprcie, the possibility to make his rglages very easy on BCAN directly without using a computer.
With practice I manage really find the sound I want (I use the machine for 6 years).
However I do not use the presets are a few exception prs really bad.
Another regret the rglages effects (including pedals) are a bit limited.
NB: I use the VC4 and it pdalier supplmentaire comfort.

SOUND QUALITY

Honntement I am satisfied with the ToneLab trs. Once tamed though the operation and there is little DIFFERENT rglages prs what we want with this simulator. This gives the sounds of trs trs good quality in all registers and all the amp modeling.
I use the ToneLab mainly for recording, the work pieces.
I use it with a lag roxanne (pr Algam of 2003), with my strato Standard Fat Start customizes Southwestern (Seymour Duncan + Miscellaneous Amendments) + electro-acoustic (using the simulation of black face) when I n 't have time to catch live acoustic. The color of the positions is diffrent respects, it was the dynamics for a simulation, I love this machine.
Unlike what some prtendent this simulator is also effective for clean sounds and crunch sounds for even more saturated and heavy sounds.
But we must understand the importance of rglages (DIY same) for each amplifier including the gain according rle of VR simulations (read the instructions!)

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 6 years

I tried the korg, digitech ... I use also for its portability only the pocket pod (no pictures! I prfre and by far the ToneLab)

I regret the prsence the SPDIF sotie that no use of me (my audio interface does not have spdif connection. I will prfr XLR output jack and more. The factory presets are generally not good (too busy / bad rglages ..)

I also regret the impossibility of chain multiple effects (excluding modulation) and choose the order of effets.MAis in fact it's really an amp simulator (and less than a mutieffets) and c ' its quality is probably the Premire.

What I love most: the quality of the amp simulations and effects (including compressor, wah, Treble Boost, Tube OD, Fat OD). The possibility to direct the SETTING THE fawn prcise without using a PC interface, the possibility of using a pdalier.

To emphasize the strong and the quality of manufacture (box knob, LED screen rtro clear ...)

The desktop version is really IDAL for the home studio.

I love this machine and it crashes I'll try to do rpar or buy a used (NB: outside sites musicos or sell cars on ebay internet style or boncoin, can still be found in musik productiv although the machine is no longer manufactured by vox / korg)

I feel that the successor to the original including ToneLab ST and EX are less good (more than mutieffets really amp simulator? And more competitive in the register?).

The original tone lab and desktop version pdalier (the SE) would they be going on hardware to become "cult" of the simulation (the same way as the original tube screamer for example) ?

This is a digital amp modeler. This thing cannot, unfortunately, be updated through a Mac or PC, however a MIDI controller can be purchased to control it more efficiently. This unit is not rackable. It has MIDI connections as well as a 1/4" input and output, and comes with a power adapter, though I'm not sure off the top of my head what voltage it is. This thing models a wide variety of amplifiers, mostly of the tube variety but with a few solid-state thrown in for good measure.


UTILIZATION

Setting up the sounds on this amp modeler couldn't be much easier. I think that is one of the obvious strengths of these machines. Dial up amp type, punch in volume and gain and EQ settings, and then you are pretty much good to go. I think this would be better used for direct line-in recording, as opposed to through an amplifier. The manual will explain how to run everything pretty well, I don't think anybody will be left confused as to how to work it.


SOUND QUALITY

I don't think that there is much difference in quality between guitars with this guy. This is mainly because I don't think it sounds very good in particular. Of course, it's better than most affordable plug-in amp modelers, and it's better than the average outboard amp modeler also. But I've always felt that those machines were lacking. I would only recommend this for those who, for whatever reason, can only record direct.


OVERALL OPINION

I like the ease with which one can find a tone that they like, and I also like a few of the amp imitations as they aren't too bad. But for the most part, this hasn't done anything to shake my stubborn anti-digital amp stance. Only the insanely expensive plugins have really worked for me, and even then, they were only impressive when recorded with other MIDI or digital instruments. If this is what you plan on doing, try it before you buy it, because I'm not sure it's the best way to go.

Hi!
There's so many good reviews for the beast that I do not see the point of adding a more descriptive, especially as the Tonelab Desktop no longer manufactured, I think is just to express the pleasure I took to play with this unit.

UTILIZATION

Although "it may, what I appreciate is the ease of editing presets with Amp-like interface .... it's simple and very effective. The editor soft to his interest, but However, I prefer to fiddle with the knobs that the mouse ...
I think we are much in this case.
The manual is very clear, very helpful at first but soon it will be happening.
The chromatic tuner is a real plus.

SOUND QUALITY

there are several effects section. I personally have given up the first (only Wha is of real interest for my taste, but I'm not the pedals .... not serve).
Everything else (delay, reverb and modulation) is very good.
A lot of momentum and heat. At the time of purchase, I could compare it with a POD (I think the XT) and the same guitar .... and I am left with the Tonelab ....

When I bought the Tonelab, I was happy owning a copy strat red Hohner ST Special (autographed by Mark Knopfler anyway). Before I had a ZOOM GFX-707, then you can imagine the difference? ... it was a pleasure, but I'm tired quickly, because the guitar was really not up to par.

Part I then played on an Ibanez SA160 QM. It was much better (the guitarist was playing better too ). But again, I'm tired of the sound of this guitar. I was two fingers to change the pickups.

But since February, I did purchase a Fender Classic Player 60 '. And I rediscovered the joy of playing with the Tonelab. I've probably shed a tear or two. For me who lives in an apartment, I plug the Tonelab on my sound card, I put on my headphone (AG Studio 240) and the riffs déouler becomes a joy. The couple Start + Tonelab is made for the blues, it's clear .....
For a long time, I no longer use the presets on the machine. I made two or three well-chosen presets, and I go out ...
Even recently, I only turn based on a preset amp "boutique" with a short delay and a tad of reverb spring.
This is already enough magic with the neck pickup of my Start, but also experimented with putting a small BOSS SD-1 between the stratum and the Tonelab ......
This is sheer bliss!! simulation amp reacts very well. Harmonic everywhere, crunchy sound at will.

OVERALL OPINION

Purchased in 2004 if my memory is good.
I do not part with it!
I am thinking to buy a power amp to play live with (like Tech 21 Power Engine 60).
I have not tested the latest versions with pedals .... but there's no reason for it to be as good (a priori).

A very nice machine ....

- Light Electro-Harmonix (triode)
- 96 programs (+ shipping and soft to backup PC via MIDI)
- 22 modliss effects (Ibanez TS7, Pro Rat etc ...)
- 16 amps, choice, modliss (sr good Vox, Fender, Marshall Plexi, JCM 800, 900, Rectifier, Soldano ...)
- 10 MODELS DSurround modlises
- Headphones
- Optical digital output for recording numrique
- MIDI I / O.
- LCD (optimal readability, VISULAS paramtre of any changes).

UTILIZATION

Ultra easy to use. Everything is in paramtrable faade. You turn the knobs, and rings IMMEDIATE.

SOUND QUALITY

Trs large variety of sounds, from vintage to modern, from clean to dirty trash and trs. Trs really versatile. All modlisations (amp simulator and HP) are usable, and all the effects (distos, Univibe, good reverb, time limit plates etc ...)
I got no dchets.
I plug a Telecaster and an SG sound, sound, sound!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 3 weeks, and I fell in love. I replaced my Pod 2 with no intention of rutiliser so the VOX sounds better: both warmer and more Dfine (the SETTING THE Presence and Treble Boost .. yum).
Really gnial for direct recording. Excellent also connected to a receiver.
In short, I can not compare it with the Pod XT that I do not know (in the same price range), but much better than the Pod 2 in any case (which remains a good choice when trs m sr me well).
I have also an AC30, and I found the headphone the same sensations ...
I would do as you have understood the same choice!

See newcs

UTILIZATION

Good very easy to use ...
you turn a knob to select an amp, one for the speaker
rule on bass, mid, treble, gain, master volume and then add an effect
Rotary, a delay but there is a reverb simulation pedal as the pedal acoustic
a good overdrive or distortion pedal to ...
so for example it could be cool to choose a fender amp, fender and a speaker overdrive pedal (which simulates a Tubescreamer) and you will approach the sound of a rather famous bluesman

small drawback though: When you recall a patch it can not save its settings to know ... the buttons of course does not move when changing patch

(L Hop. .. I add a lil fix this last sentence ... in fact ... you can tell the origin of LCD displays that can turn a button and it puts on the position the selected patch

SOUND QUALITY

Excellent!
I think c is mainly the interest of the ToneLab.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 3 weeks.
its level: Genial on amp and also the headphones (for cool evenings and nights)
I compared with a pod when purchasing: both sounded very good
but I have found the ToneLab a little warmer in its sound.

Usage: c is easy, it sounds right now ... and thousands of its best ... Despite the small defects in the recall of patches and display settings patch recall. (All the same trick with the origin of LCD displays see above)

Good quality / price excellent! A choice to make ... no regrets ...

Same other notices
I pdalier VC12 to fly ... (a volume pedals, an expression pedals, switch to banks / presets and tuner)

UTILIZATION

None of this pb ct: it is simple and clear

SOUND QUALITY

Even if I did not test many other things, I'm super happy with the machine. The range of sound is very large (if you stay in the area sounds like "lights" of course) and it sounds good.
It's very practical to work with headphones with great sound (even if it is not the goal!)
Just two minor complaints:
- No usb ports
- I have a little taton at the connection in my head tube 100 HK:
In the effects loop, a feedback whatever the output level of the ToneLab and attnuation HK.
Using only the power amp tube 100, the sound is muffled, almost inaudible.
Finally, I have to plug it in between the skyscrapers SERIES (lag roxanne) and the head. So, the pre-amp HK recolors some sound, even if it is not catastrophic clean channel ...
AIM I can by-pass the amp simulations to use the effects only (all other parameters can be set off except l. I am left to find a simulation as neutral as possible in order to use the wah with the sounds of my head ... HK
Otherwise, the VC12 is a great pdalier, solid and functional and I find it necessary to use the ToneLab on scne. It is just a bit expensive ...:-(

OVERALL OPINION

I have the whole lot for a week and I m'clate: clear sounds with distorted sounds, nothing is thrown away.

APRS taton have some level of connections, I think now have found a config adquate (IDAL will tinker switch to by-pass the ToneLab and enter directly into the head of amp).

I keep just my two complaints:
- No usb port
- No possibility to bypass the amp simulations

Nothing more than what is said ds product description
= bulk) effects efficient, no strange effects unusable sometimes found on multi-effects pedals (like ZOOM = GX700) and say that I was before!)

UTILIZATION

Configuration is very simple! is also a key product
it is used basically as an amp knobs
the record is clear, well done and fast, I would say even friendly (we want to read it, which is the case tjrs qd dballe on the gear and you quickly want to try the tt plug beast!)
I think the machine is intuitive, turn the knobs on the tests made on its fate
rl short a pleasure to use (unlike the decision-head small multi effects with their instructions 300pages ... see photo): o)

SOUND QUALITY

To start recall that I am not a pro or a professional sound effects ... then commits more than me ...
I was looking for my guitar effects, pedals and more I hesitated and then I went to a prampli, I do not necessarily looking for a significant amount of effect but rather a quality of effect (ds distortion reverb chorus delay ...)
Briefly, I have the beast for 2 days and jsuis ever fallen in love! you turn you are doing tests on a tt sounds and what a pleasure to change tower speaker amp a button!
2 modes princiapux = manual =) you and you do a tamper your sauce and a way prselectionn: with backups qqs INTERESTED =) CARLOS you press and you sound like a miracle happens in your ears santana ... well after left that make the guitar scream! if there are good preselection tt depends on your style (funk clapton angus jazz police ...)
special attention to the Rotary (effect) branch with the headphone! (= O is the effect turns to his résumé) a gem!
short ts effects st adjustable wish ...
most, if you like playing in the evening or at night is to put the headset (Stereo) and use the VOx =) amazing quality!
I use the info to Vox with Ibanez S Classic and a Marshall JCM900 4102 100W lamp
but the Vox is working with other amps a little less powerful
I stop right there is too much to say ...

OVERALL OPINION

I saw a dmo last weekend I broke down and I ordered it for 510 euros (a bit expensive at first and then qd means what comes out of the amp is r alise that it was a great deal)
the small problem is that the pedals is not sold with (you have to install a rigid panel to be able to handle the beast in repeated and / or concert) the pedals should cost between 170 and 200euros (for more later)
I would do if the members choose?? I wonder also pk I have not done before, and especially what I do here then I could go back to my bb ... you guessed the VOX Tonelab, it's more that 'indispensable!

Almost everything!
except:
. HP output without simultaneously
. Output numrique
. split outputs like a V-Amp without simultaneously with a HP (with amp for live)
. intelligent pitch (should not RVer)

UTILIZATION

Trs simple, no menus the c. ..

could be a even more simple, but pretty good CDJA ....

SOUND QUALITY

The effective numriques +, although suprieur Line6 despite their true pany marketing.

Some rponse the game like a real amp, which does not exist in other vendors
of 'vaporware' on DSP.

use of live amp without Q-tips in the ears of the diffrence Pod2 XT and I had and sold with relief.

I use it with an LP and my music-man plutt to model and play with headphones (I have 4 amps lamps).

OVERALL OPINION

Good machine
good price quality ratio
I tried everything at the moment is the ultimate in simulation numrique even if sometimes there are some other neat stuff.
It is still a little 'hard' ear ...

Ah! computer obsolescence ....