Vox VTX150 Owner's Manual

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10REVERB knob6. MODULATION/DELAY sectionHere you can adjust the settings formodulation effects, delay effects, andother effects, such as pitch shift.F

11POWER LEVEL controlPHONES jackAUX IN jack8. POWER LEVEL controlThis adjusts the output wattage of the power amp.When using only the VTX150 Neodymium

123. FX LOOP (Effect loop) jacksThese are loop jacks for connecting an external effects processor.Connect the SEND jack to the input of your external

13About the three operating modesPreset mode (recalling preset programs)In Preset mode you can use the AMP switch/selector to recall programs foreach

14Channel Select mode (recalling user programs)In Channel Select mode you can use the BANK switch and CHANNELswitches to recall the programs that are

154. Adjust the top panel knobs such as GAIN, VOLUME, TREBLE, MIDDLE, andBASS.5. Turn the VALUE knob to set the noise reduction. This setting is also

16NOTE: Depending on the guitar you’re using, raising the noise reductiontoo high may cause notes to be cut off.3.Press the TUNER (BYPASS) switch to m

17HINT: When you’ve found a program that you like, and are interested inknowing the actual settings, you can use this original value indication tofind

18Using the tunerThe tuner function lets you tune a guitar that’s connected tothe INPUT jack.HINT: If an optional (separately sold) VC-12SV footcontro

19Using a foot switch (VOX VFS5)If you connect an optionalVOX VFS5 foot switch (soldseparately) to the rear panelFOOT SW jack, you’ll be ableto switch

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS•Read these instructions.•Keep these instructions.•Heed all warnings.•Follow all instructions.•Do not use this apparatus

20NOTE: The effect on/off setting is independent for each program. InPreset mode or Channel Select mode, any changes you make will be lost ifyou don’t

21For each program, you can specify the parameter that will be controlled by theexpression pedal, and save the assignment. When you save a program, th

22Assigning the delay effect input level1. Use the MOD/DELAY selector to select “TAPE ECHO,” “A.DELAY,” or“CHORUS+DELAY,” and then use the DEPTH knob.

23If you’ve assigned the PITCH parameter of the PITCH SHIFT effect, the mini-mum value will be “0” (no pitch shift) and the maximum value will be thec

24Signal pathYour guitar sound passes through the following sections.Refer to “Top and rear panels” (p. 7) in conjunction with this illustration.EFFEC

25About the amp models and effect typesThis section provides details about the amp models and effect types, such aspedal effect, modulation and delay

26With this modification, an already-superb amp gains even greater smoothnessand additional warmth.EXT (Extra)This dual channel 22W blackface 60’s des

27EXT (Extra)This California designed two channel amplifier utilized five modes and four5AR4 tubes in a high-voltage design with switchable solid stat

287. UK ROCKSTD (Standard)This 45W amp head was originally manufactured from 1962 to 1966, and wasbased on a tweed-covered bass amp. Its high-gain des

29SPL (Special)This models the overdrive channel of a snakeskin-covered 100W amp headbuilt in 1991. With an open low-end and a compressed mid/high ran

3Table of ContentsIntroduction... 4Welcome!...

30EXT (Extra)This 300W solid state amp covers from punchy metal to vintage rock soundwith a 9 band EQ.We set this model up on channel 2 to best match

31Knob ParameterVALUE SENS/POL* Adjusts the sensitivity of response to the guitar’svolume. If this parameter is assigned to the expres-sion pedal, wah

329. ORG DISTThis is a classic Japanese-made distortion unit in an orange box.Knob ParameterVALUE GAIN* Adjusts the gain.10. METAL DISTThis is a disto

332. MULTI CHORUSThis is a deep and spacious chorus with three chorus taps.Knob/Switch ParameterDEPTH DEPTH* Adjusts the modulation depth.TAP SPEED* A

347. PITCH SHIFTThis is a pitch shifter that allows you to play chords, and has a variable rangeof one octave upward or downward.Knob/Switch Parameter

35Knob/Switch ParameterDEPTH LEVEL* Adjusts the mix amount of the delay sound.If this parameter is assigned to the expression pedal,the input level to

36Troubleshooting1. Power does not turn on when you turn thePOWER switch on•Is the power cable connected to the rear panel AC power inlet?•Is the powe

374. No sound from the PHONES jack• Could the top panel MASTER volume be turned down?• Check whether sound is output from the amp.To do this you must

38SpecificationsNumber of amp models: 44Number of effectsPedal effect types: 11Modulation/delay types: 11Reverb types: 3Noise reduction: 1Number of pr

39Song preset programAmp Model Name (GREEN) Song Title01 CLEAN STD (Standard) Gravity02 CALI CLEAN STD (Standard) Brown Sugar03 US BLUES STD (Standard

4IntroductionWelcome!Thank you for purchasing the VOX Valvetronix Pro VTX150 Neodymiummodeling guitar amplifier.To help you get the most out of your n

40Program sheetWhen you come up with a sound you like, you can use this sheet to make anote of your settings. We suggest that you make photocopies of

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2EIMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS This product has been manufactured according to strict specifications and voltage requirements that are applicable in

5•You can use the effects loop jacks to insert an external effects processor in aloop connection.• The built-in auto tuner lets you tune a guitar that

62. Turn the AMP selector to choose an amp model.A preset program for a sound that is typical of each amp model will be re-called, and the GAIN, VOLUM

7PRESET LEDPRESET switchMANUAL LEDTop and rear panelsIn this chapter we're going to take a look at the top and rear panels of yourValvetronix amp

8AMP LEDAMP selectorAMP switch3. AMP sectionHere you can adjust the settings for the amp usingthe traditional VOX “chicken head” knobs.AMP switch and

9PEDAL selectorVALUE knobTUNER (BYPASS) LEDsBANK switchBANK LEDTUNER (BYPASS) switchCHANNEL LEDCHANNEL switch4. CHANNEL/TUNER sectionBANK and CHANNEL