Psionic audio services amplifier modification services. When i had my ac4c1bl, i modified the amp slightly so that it could accommodate a 10 celestion gold alnico. Theyre also heavier than a fridge and cost a lot of money. Jan 08, 2019 an amp in a box aiab as its name suggests its an effects pedal that emulates the preamp section of an actual amp it is usually modeled after famous ones and provides you with an easy and portable solution for not having to carry your big amp or cabinet to every rehearsal or gig.
Psionic audio offering the triad, the new telos, the 3. The order in which the products are listed below bear no resemblance to the. The all tube, 30 watt amp featured a baltic birch enclosure with all the classic vox cosmetic touches. I have stated many times that amp sims have not come along far enough for me to want to sell my tube amps. Ive looked into the vox ac30 amplug, the liverpool pedal, and the pod hd500x been considering using just that as my rig complete with amp sims and everything. If you are privately interested to know the values, so that you can build the circuit for your own private use, print, sign scan and email me back the nondisclosure agreement. Modified ac30s distortion was more defined, not as muddy, especially with a treble booster. Amp simulators 101 what are the best guitar amp sim plugins.
Be careful, this amp is trs direction is that when you are not right in front of hp, the volume is not at all the same so be careful during rglages. The vox ac30c2 is the custom series version of the iconic vox ac30, fitted with celestion greenback speakers. Unique lamps, baffles celestion alnico specially for vox by crs. The vox ac30s1 valve guitar amp gives you the classic ac30 top boost tone in a streamlined, single speaker amp. Joyo jf15 california sound effects pedal with modern ultrahigh gain amp simulator and unique voice control. I got the best results with the bomb factoryavid sans amp plugin or even more so with the hardware sans amp psa1. Ac30 provides the ac30 top boost sound, classic rock gives you the classic crunch sound of a ukmade 100w amp, metal delivers the extreme highgain sound of a usmade amp, and bass is designed specifically for bass. Amp simulation inspired by a simplified version of the ax84 hioctane amplifier. Well, what can i say, ive seen many bad amps in my time but i think this vox has to hold the title of the worst amp in the world well certainly as far as vox amps go anyway. Documents, presets, manuals vox amplug ac30 audiofanzine.
He is looking for the specific sound of a vox ac30 amp with alnico blue speakers like the old alnico silver bell type. A vx amplifier is the one unit you need to achieve a variety of coveted amplifier sounds ranging from classic vintage effects to costly boutique amps. First introduced to the us market in april 2005, the ac30cc2 was the most popular amplifier model in the custom classic series. We take a listen to the latest vox ac30cc2 and ac15cc2 custom classic models. History of the ac306 the ac306 was produced in four different versions, as documented by vox service schematics for the amp. Providing the backline for many artists british artists in he 1960s, including the beatles, the vox ac30 is simply iconic. But i cant spend so much that i can get myself an axe fx. Developed using an innovative new amp modeling technique, eleven. A complete history of vox ac30 is a story for another day, but korg bought vox in the early 90s and these reissues became some of the most consistent, well puttogether, and sought after versions of the amplifier. Newly added is a line type which supports not only electric guitar but also acoustic guitar, further expanding this units usefulness. In addition to the classic ac30, this one unit covers a diverse multitude of sounds that include famous tube amps, modern highgain amps, and rare boutique amps.
The eleven builtin amp models include voxs legendary ac30 as well as also several highgain, crunch, and clean sounds. Lyle caldwell psionicaudio pisonic psyonic syonic sonic triad 3. Aux in jack lets you jam along with your cdmp3 player. Jamvox iii brings together the best of vox amp and effect modeling along with advanced guitar xtraktion technology gxt iii and popular plugin compatibility. Ive always used jjs ecc8 0 3s, el84 since 2008, for their vintage tone and reliability. Jmi vox schematic os056 depicted the treble version of this amp. This is a general description of the circuit ac30sim, the simulator of the voxac30. Ac30c2 demo song by voxamps published on 20150226t15. So, it was no surprise when the joyo ac tone vox emulator sounded best with less gain dialled in and a slight boost in the high end. The original, classic vox sound is the amp paired with a 12 celestion blue alnico speaker. Free guitar amp vst plugins bedroom producers blog. In short, what do we lose time as retailer in length and breadth of this amp guitar remains one of three legendary rock. These amplifier simulators are provided as dll files.
Synonymous with rock n roll and providing the backline for the british invasion, the vox ac30 is legendary. Ik multimedia have employed their latest dynamic interaction modeling dim to. For 40 years, the largest groups scored the heyday of this legendary amp. I have tried the kempler and the axe2 and i would still pick sgear. Tips and tricks for getting the most out of your vox ac30. Vox cambridge 50 modeling 50watt nutube guitar amplifier. Shop for the vox vx50 gtv 50w 1x8 digital modeling combo amp and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. The vox ac30 has a 4k pp ot, and if you look in the rca receiving tube manual you will see that 8k is recommended for the platetoplate load in class ab at 300v for two tubes, so the optimum class ab loadline would be 4k for four tubes as it is in the ac30. Ac30c2 demo song by voxamps free listening on soundcloud. Almost 50 years later, vox introduces the ac30 custom classic series.
Blues through a microphone m8 in position cap edge position, at a distance of 0. Getting that vox sound with softube amp melodiefabriek. Oct 14, 2010 we take a listen to the latest vox ac30cc2 and ac15cc2 custom classic models. Amped roots free includes an amp designed for a metal with a builtin cabinet simulator and two effects pedals. This is a general description of the circuit ac30sim, the simulator of the vox ac30. To my ears it is the most realistic sounding to a raw amp. I own a vox ac15 with one alnico blue speaker which has a blown tube at the moment. Download lepou hybrit series from lepous official website. Both channels are very musical and drive 2 when pushed some is real acdc land i wish it had an effects loop and the verb was alittle more fender like but other than that this thing really rocks vox did thier homework ease of use. A download link to the desktop version of amplitube brian may mac or pc.
Vox ac 10c1 lesson for the upgrader gretschtalk forum. Ac30 custom and tb18c1 guitar amplifier comparison duration. Overall opinion the vox ac30 amp is undoubtedly the most rpandu british or, at least, the most clbre. Whether youre practicing at home or onthe go, vox tone room is a simple and intuitive way to get the most out of your vox amps by using your pc, mac, or ios device.
Home studio, guitar amplifier simulators, impulses, rock mixing tutorial. Its the sound that the beatles, queen and foo fighters have in common. Vox ac30 and ac15 custom classic guitar amp demo youtube. So its the worlds coolest amp, but not the worlds least flawed. A vx amplifier is the one unit you need to achieve a variety of coveted amplifier sounds ranging from classic vintage effects to costly boutique. Vox vxii 30w 1x8 digital modeling guitar combo amp.
The vox vx15 gt was born from a desire to open up new possibilities for guitar amps. That being said, if i had to pick one amp sim, any amp sim regardless of cost, i would pick sgear. The 1963 ac306 bass model amp shown at left belongs to andy wolf of savage audio in burnsville mn. Silvers through a microphone electrovoice re20 in cap position, at a distance. The quick fix is to remove the bright cap from the top boost channel, but i also stumbled on some older posts about lyle caldwells mods, specifically.
This pedal produces a more than satisfactory simulation of a vox ac30, better than many modeling amps, pedals, and software. Amp room bundle is based on vintage marshall, fender, and vox amps. Guitar amp simulator plugins used in this blind listening test. It combines the best attributes of the original, adding carefully selected boutique features that modernize the ac30s design. The ac30 6 was now an amp with three channels, each channel having two inputs. I bought the modified ac30cch used, the previous owner had all the mods performed before i got it. Download this 40minute workshop by matthew weiss, now for free.
Vox soon tired of the problem so to cure ac30 4 reliability issues caused by the troublesome ef86 preamp tube, in late 1960 vox redesigned the preamp circuit, replaced the ef86 with an ecc83 12ax7, and released this new design as the ac30 6. The ac306 was now an amp with three channels, each channel having two inputs. Tone room is designed to work as an editorlibrarian for vox products, including the vx ii, vt20x40x100x. A wide range of variation is available, as the lineup consists of four models. It works nicely on strats, even when you turn the amp up real loud, which gives it a deep sound. Miles above the results of amplitube 2, a product i attempted to use. This item joyo jf ac tone vox amp sim joyo jf ac tone vintage tube amplifier effects pedal, analog circuit and bypass joyo jf15 california sound effects pedal with modern ultrahigh gain amp simulator and unique voice control. An amp simulator amp sim for short is a plugin that imitates the sound of a guitar. The vox ac 30 is reknowned for its functionality as a clean amp which can give a bit of bite when slightly driven.
Blues through a microphone audix i5 in position cap edge off axis, at a distance of 2 inches 5 cm. In 2004, vox created the custom classic series, and production was moved to china at some point thereafter. Jamvox by vox amplification distortion vst plugin, audio. Jamvox has been the ultimate performance studio for the guitarist, providing a large selection of soughtafter guitar amps and effects, plus the gxt function that makes it easy to. The vox ac30 amp series was originally unveiled in 1959. Hi, this is my first post, im from uruguay south america so my english is not really good, sorry.
I have recently purchased the lovely vox ac30vr and i was just wanting some good settings for both clean and overdrive channels as i am yet to find th. Modified ac30s cleans and crunch sounded more like a good vintage ac30. Vox vx50 gtv 50w 1x8 digital modeling combo amp guitar. Sortingout the worst vox ac30 in the world two pictures of the ac30, as received. However, as most who have played the amp will attest, its voiced on the bright side and i play single coil guitars exclusively. Can you identify the real vox ac30 amp example in amongst. Plugs directly into your guitara greatsounding headphone guitar amp that gives you serious sound fast. It uses virtual element technology vet modeling technology to deliver realistic and stageready sounds, nutube to deliver the distinctive distortion.
The vox ac30 is synonymous with the british invasion. An amp in a box aiab as its name suggests its an effects pedal that emulates the preamp section of an actual amp it is usually modeled after famous ones and provides you with an easy and portable solution for not having to carry your big amp or cabinet to every rehearsal or gig. If you guys think the vox amplug is the best, then perhaps ill consider it. Joyo jf guitar effects pedal ac tone vox ac30 style amp. Vox soon tired of the problem so to cure ac304 reliability issues caused by the troublesome ef86 preamp tube, in late 1960 vox redesigned the preamp circuit, replaced the ef86 with an ecc83 12ax7, and released this new design as the ac306. Guitar amp simulators allow you to audition countless guitar rigs based on the. I found the ac30 emulations i own amplitube and softube vintage amp room to sound pretty lackluster. This amp is not so much versatile in terms of the different sounds and tones that it can make but it does sound awesome. I think the amp sim in the axe fx is absolutely incredible, though i will say that i dont use any of the stock presets, and find that i get a much better sound when dialing up an amp and cabinet block from scratch, and tweaking it to my guitar, as i would. Go see dweezil zappa live in zappa plays zappa and tell me the axe fx amp sim is underwhelming. I think that the multiband gritdistortion shaping of the psa1 is great for emulating the complex shimmer and grit cocktail served up by a good ac30. A design thats almost unreasonably lightweight, an internal structure carefully calculated for the optimal sound, and realistic and stageready sounds driven by modeling technology are some of the many leadingedge specifications that make this a rediscovery of the guitar amp.