Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; CAUTION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions.• Heed all warnings.• Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water.• Mains powered apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, sha...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
3 Table of Contents Introduction ......................................................................... 4 Welcome! ........................................................................................................ 4Main features .................................................................
Page 4 - Introduction; Main features
4 Introduction Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the VOX VT15 or VT30 Valvetronix amp. To help you get the most out of your new amplifire, please read this manual care-fully. Get ready to enjoy the VT15/30’s amazing guitar sounds! Main features ❒ The VT15 and VT30 use Valve Reactor technology, and f...
Page 5 - Signal path; What is Valve Reactor technology?
5 Signal path Your guitar sound passes through the following sections. Refer to “Top and rear panels” (p.8) in conjunction with this illustration. EFFECT PRE AMP COMP /OCTAVE Select one of 22 GAIN VOLUME EFFECT MODULATION /DELAY REVERB MASTER VALVE REACTOR CLASS A or AB VALVE ECC83 (12AX7) FEEDBACK ...
Page 6 - Quick start; Setup
6 Quick start This Quick Start section is for those of you who would like to start using your newamp right away. This manual contains information that will help you take full advantage of yourValvetronix amp, so be sure to read the rest of it after you’ve read the Quick Startsection. HINT: Illustrat...
Page 7 - Checking out the preset programs; Switching between the user programs
7 Checking out the preset programs 1. Press the top panel [PRESET] switch.The PRESET LED will light up(Preset mode). 2. Turn the [AMP] selector to select an amp model.A preset program for a sound that is typical of each amp model will be recalled, andthe GAIN, VOLUME, TREBLE, MIDDLE, BASS, and effec...
Page 8 - Top and rear panels; Amp section
8 Top and rear panels In this chapter we're going to take a look at the top and rear panels of your Valvetronixamp. A. Top panel 1 2 The illustration shows the VT15. 3 4 5 1. INPUT/PHONES section INPUT jack This is where you plug in your guitar. PHONES jack Use this jack if you want to output direct...
Page 9 - Effect section
9 In Preset mode (i.e., when the PRESET LED is lit), you can recall preset programsthat contain sounds and effect settings that are typical of each amp model. [GAIN] control This adjusts the pre-amp gain of the selected amp model. [VOLUME] control This adjusts the volume of the selected amp model. [...
Page 11 - Power switch
11 [CHANNEL] switches, LEDs Use these to select channels. The LED of the selected channel will be lit. To save anew program, hold down the desired [CHANNEL] switch for one second or longer. 5. Power switch [POWER] switch When the power is on, the indicator located above the switch will be lit. B. Re...
Page 12 - About the three operating modes; Switching to Preset mode; Manual mode
12 About the three operating modes The VT15/30 contains three preset programs – basic, effected, and song – for each ofits amp models (giving you a total of 66 programs). You can select these simply byswitching the VT15/30 to Preset mode and using the [AMP] selector.There are also eight channel prog...
Page 13 - Switching to Manual mode; Channel Select mode (recalling user programs); Switching to Channel Select mode
13 Switching to Manual mode If the MANUAL LED is dark, you’re not in Manual mode. Press the [MANUAL]switch; the MANUAL LED will light, and you’ll be in Manual mode. NOTE: In Manual mode, adjusting a parameter whose setting is not determined by the position of a knob (i.e., the effect parameters and ...
Page 14 - Creating and saving sounds; Creating a sound
14 Creating and saving sounds You can create a sound either by starting with an existing program that’s close towhat you have in mind and then editing it, or by creating the sound “from scratch”(i.e., from an initialized state). Creating a sound Here’s how to create a sound from scratch. 1. Either s...
Page 16 - Checking the original values saved in a program; Restoring the factory settings
16 Checking the original values saved in a program The original value indication lets you check the parameter values that are saved in aprogram.When you turn a knob to change the value of a parameter, the PRESET LED (if you’rein Preset mode) or the LED of the selected channel (if you’re in Channel S...
Page 18 - Explanation of the amps and effects; Amp models; Bank A
18 Explanation of the amps and effects This section explains the twenty-two amp models and the effects. Amp models Here we will explain the twenty-two amp models that were specially selected for theValvetronix amp from numerous great-sounding amps. Much time was spent onselecting the amps to be mode...
Page 19 - Bank B
19 A-7: AC50CP2 The VOX AC50CP2 classic plus combo is VOX’s new concept in all-tube amps. Thisamp models the more high-gain channel 2 with the “Fat Switch” turned off. A-8: UK 25TH Based on a UK-made 100W head, this amp was created for a famous guitarist knownfor his amazing tone, slash rhythms, and...
Page 21 - Effects; DELAY
21 Effects The VT15/30 provides eleven of the most popular effects (including multiple ef-fects) in addition to reverb. You can set the SPEED parameter of the modulationeffects or the TIME parameter of the delays simply by pressing the [TAP] switchtwice at the desired interval. Use the [EDIT] knob t...
Page 22 - CHORUS; COMP
22 CHORUS This models a standard rich-sounding analog chorus unit. TAP “SPEED” Adjusts the modulation speed in a range of0.1...10 [Hz]. EDIT1 [EDIT] “DEPTH” Adjusts the depth of modulation. EDIT2 [TAP+EDIT] “SPEED” Lets you use the knob to make fine adjustmentsin the delay time. EDIT3 [BYPASS+EDIT] ...
Page 23 - PHASER; ROTARY; TREMOLO; PITCH; Reverb
23 PHASER This models a popular analog phaser that was packaged in a banana-yellowbox. TAP “SPEED” Adjusts the modulation speed in a range of0.1...10 [Hz]. EDIT1 [EDIT] “DEPTH” Adjusts the depth of modulation. EDIT2 [TAP+EDIT] “SPEED” Lets you use the knob to make fine adjustmentsin the speed. EDIT3...
Page 24 - Troubleshooting; Power does not turn on when you turn the [POWER] switch on
24 Troubleshooting 1. Power does not turn on when you turn the [POWER] switch on - Is the power cable connected to the rear panel AC power inlet?- Is the power cable connected to an AC outlet?- Could the AC outlet be malfunctioning?- Could the power cable be damaged? 2. No sound from the amp - Could...
Page 25 - Specifications
25 Specifications Number of amp models: 22 Number of effects Effect types: 11 Noise reduction: 1 Reverb: 1 Number of programs Preset: 66 User: 8 (two banks x four channels) Input/output jacks Top panel: INPUT jack x 1, PHONES jack x 1 Rear panel: FOOT SW jack x 1 Power amp output VT15: maximum 15W R...
Page 26 - Song program list
26 Song program list Preset Mode P3: Red Amp A: GREEN Song Title Boutique CL Message In A Bottle Deluxe Tweed Sultans Of Swing Super 4x10 Pride And Joy AC15TB Smoke On The Water AC30HH Still Got The Blues Express Train Tush AC50CP2 Paranoid UK 25th Sweet Child O'Mine US ’90s Hot for Teacher UK Moder...
Page 28 - IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS
1 E 8 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS This product has been manufactured according to strict specifications and voltage requirements that are applicable in the country in which it is intended that this product should be used. If you have purchased this product via the internet, through mail order, and...
