Vox Valvetronix ToneLab SE - Manual (Page 48)

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WARNING! Like all pedals of this type, OCTAVE only works with single
notes...chords confuse the heck out of it! NOT a fault - that’s just the way these
pedals are...deal with it, dude!
8. RING MODULATOR (RING MOD)
A ring modulator is an effect that uses an oscillator to generate a sine wave which
is then multiplied with the signal from your guitar to produce harmonics above and
below the frequencies originally produced by your guitar. This creates complex
and unpredictable pitches. A filter is built into the output of this effect to let you
extract just the lower frequencies if desired, and this can generate low sounds that
could not otherwise be produced by a guitar.
If you assign the MANUAL parameter to the expression pedal, you’ll be able to
control the sound in unique ways while you perform.
9. TREBLE BOOST (TREB BST)
This pedal effect is modelled after a built-in treble booster that was designed with
the VOX VBM-1 specifically in mind. It is a great way of adding “teeth” to an over-
driven sound.
10. TUBE OD
This model is based on an overdrive pedal that’s housed in a garish, “seasick green”
box and is considered an all-time classic due to the wonderfully warm tones it produces.
11. SUPER OD
This models a yellow overdrive pedal manufactured in Japan, and is popular as a
booster.
12. BOUTIQUE
This models an overdrive unit named after a half-human half-horse creature
appearing in Greek fables. When the gain is lowered, you can use this as a
booster that does not impair the original tonal character of your guitar. Raising the
gain lets you use this as an overdrive that delivers a rich mid-range. The 12 o’clock
position is the standard setting for tone, but feel free to adjust this aggressively.
13. FAT OD
Based on a pedal named after one of the most disliked rodents to ever walk the
planet! The result is a smooth distortion rich in harmonics...nasty but nice.
[1] “DIRECT” 0.0...10.0 * Adjusts the amount of original sound that is mixed
in.
[2] “EFFECT” 0.0...10.0 Adjusts the effect volume.
[3] “FILTER” 1.0...10.0 * Adjusts the filter cutoff frequency.
[4] “MANUAL” 0.0...10.0 * Adjusts the oscillator frequency.