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amps have) and power output. Being able to match such vital characteristics helps ensure that each and every one of our models is as tonally authentic as possible - as opposed to the usual “close but definitely no cigar” norm of digital modeling. And just so you know, this patented in USA power amp technology is unique to VOX Valvetronix.
AN OVERVIEW OF ToneLab
Let’s talk about how ToneLab is structured.
SIGNAL ROUTE
When you plug into ToneLab the signal passes through the following stages.
You might want to glance at the explanations in “A Guitarist’s Guided Panel Tour” (p.5) while you read this section.
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STRUCTURE
You will perform or create sounds using one of ToneLab’s two modes; Program Select mode or Manual mode.
Additional functions are provided by UTILITY and GLOBAL modes (where you can make settings for the optional foot controller and for MIDI), WRITE mode where you can save your original programs, and TUNER mode which lets you tune your guitar. (To access these modes, just press the corresponding but- ton.)
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