I want to get a Vox Valvetronix modeler for practice, but I'm a bit uncertain about which one to get. Here's why:
Originally, Vox offered the Valvetronix AD60VT, AD120VT and AD120VTH. They then updated the combos to the AD60VTX and AD120VTX, with Celestion Neo-Dog speakers being the only change that I'm aware of. In addition, they released the ToneLab and the ToneLab SE. I believe that all of the above products offer the same 16 amp models.
Recently, Vox released some additional, cheaper Valvetronix products, (with chrome fascias), which offer fewer (11) amp models. Some of these appear to be DIFFERENT amp models, as they have different names, but they could just be some of the old ones, renamed (I could see them possibly doing this, because they also removed the ability to choose cabs, so I could see them giving the new amp/cab combinations new names).
The reason this is important to me is:
1.) I like the features on the older models (especially the ToneLab SE); BUT
2.) I like high gain sounds, like the following demo clips for the new (chrome) ADVT100H: http://www.zzounds.com/item--VOXAD100VTH(CHECK OUT EVIL NU METAL, LYNCH LIVES & UK 80s VH). I haven't found these clips anywhere else, not even in Zzounds' demo clips for the other new "chrome" amps, but I assume that all of the chromes share the same sounds.
The old Valvetronix amps, while praised for an "organic" feel/sound, have sometimes been criticized for their ability to render high gain sounds, but the clips above have plenty of gain for me.
In conclusion, if I can confirm that the older VT-series modelers can get all of the new sounds, I will likely get an older model, as they are more full-featured. If not, I'll probably get a newer model.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me out on this. I've already checked the Vox FAQ and downloaded PDFs of the various owner's manuals from Vox's web site and emailed Vox Support about this, and if I learn anything significant, I'll post it here.
Originally, Vox offered the Valvetronix AD60VT, AD120VT and AD120VTH. They then updated the combos to the AD60VTX and AD120VTX, with Celestion Neo-Dog speakers being the only change that I'm aware of. In addition, they released the ToneLab and the ToneLab SE. I believe that all of the above products offer the same 16 amp models.
Recently, Vox released some additional, cheaper Valvetronix products, (with chrome fascias), which offer fewer (11) amp models. Some of these appear to be DIFFERENT amp models, as they have different names, but they could just be some of the old ones, renamed (I could see them possibly doing this, because they also removed the ability to choose cabs, so I could see them giving the new amp/cab combinations new names).
The reason this is important to me is:
1.) I like the features on the older models (especially the ToneLab SE); BUT
2.) I like high gain sounds, like the following demo clips for the new (chrome) ADVT100H: http://www.zzounds.com/item--VOXAD100VTH(CHECK OUT EVIL NU METAL, LYNCH LIVES & UK 80s VH). I haven't found these clips anywhere else, not even in Zzounds' demo clips for the other new "chrome" amps, but I assume that all of the chromes share the same sounds.
The old Valvetronix amps, while praised for an "organic" feel/sound, have sometimes been criticized for their ability to render high gain sounds, but the clips above have plenty of gain for me.
In conclusion, if I can confirm that the older VT-series modelers can get all of the new sounds, I will likely get an older model, as they are more full-featured. If not, I'll probably get a newer model.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me out on this. I've already checked the Vox FAQ and downloaded PDFs of the various owner's manuals from Vox's web site and emailed Vox Support about this, and if I learn anything significant, I'll post it here.
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