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I really wanted a nice sounding unit that I can play with when my kids are sleeping and also for direct recording. The Vox seemed to be the best bet, so I went and purchased a Tonelab SE today. I have only had about 20 minutes with it, so I won't be able to give my opinion just yet. I just wanted to get a thread going where we can post all of the clips that people have made (MrMunky?) and possibly some settings. Also I will post the link to the new Tonelab site that I think Mr Munky pointed out. It looks like it will be a very cool resource once more people get in there.

 

http://p218.ezboard.com/bvoxtonelabtemple

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Originally posted by e-monkey

Wow I just checked ou MrMunkeys's clips and this is definately an impressive piece of gear. It sound very professional and inspirational to come up with new stuff and to record.

 

 

Yes. Munky's clips are great. I would like to make this thread a place where we can share how we all get these tones and how we are running our Tonelabs to include what type of guitars, what configurations, what tubes we are using, what we are hearing the Tonelabs through i.e. mixers, moniters, computers, PA's, headphones, amps, atc... MrMunky definately got a grasp of the Tonelab quickly.

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That sounds awesome. What guitar are you using and what are you using for monitoring? I would love it if we can find an easy way to share settings. I don't have a lot of time on my hands lately, so I don't get too many chance to just sit and tweak. I am not impressed by the presets on the SE, but I am very impressed by the tones you are getting. Keep em coming MrMunky. If you don't mind, I am going to post all of your clips here so we can get a central place to post all of the Tonelab stuff. Have you used the Editor software yet? I haven't even read the manual. :o I'm going to try to get some time very soon to just sit and play with this thing. It is huge! I also wasn't expecting the gig bag to come with it, so I was very happy with the purchase. I got the last one a little Okinawan Music Store for about $425. The one thing I am a little confused about is the fact that they really cut back on the output options on the SE. The regular desktop version has the S/PDIF, optical, midi, direct 1/4" outs, etc... the SE only has the 1/4" outs and midi interface. It is enough for me, but I wonder why they cut those out. Anyways, here are MrMunky's clips that I have found:

 

http://www.themunky.com/tunes/ToneWalz.mp3

http://www.themunky.com/tunes/Fuzz50TL.mp3

http://www.themunky.com/tunes/TLHiGain.mp3

http://www.themunky.com/tunes/Tonelab.mp3

http://www.themunky.com/tunes/Tonelab2.mp3

http://www.themunky.com/tunes/Tonelab3.mp3

http://www.themunky.com/tunes/Tonelab4.mp3

http://www.themunky.com/tunes/Tonelab5.mp3

http://www.themunky.com/tunes/Tonelab6.mp3

 

 

These are some very nice clips man.

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Thanks.

 

That last clip is a Godin xtSA, and Gibson ES-125.

 

I've used the editor almost exclusively, I haven't even rotated any of the knobs.

 

As for the outputs, I suspect they made a few trade offs in order to accomodate the additional hardware. This is a very hefty pedalboard, especially with the two treadles. At the same time, the price difference between the SE and the desktop is not enormous.

 

I don't like the presets either. I have used a lot of modelers, however, and I don't think I've ever heard a preset on any of them that sounds even decent.

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What guitar are you using on tonelab2.mp3 and tonelab5.mp3 ? Both of those have Hendrix written all over them and that's where I think the Tonelab will excel pver some of the other modellers. Whateffects are you using in those presets ?

 

If i get one it has to be the Desktop i really like the digital outputs it has.

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Originally posted by MrMunky

you can export patches from the editor into proprietary files.


You can swap them in that format pretty easily, it seems.

 

Cool, like I said, I hadn't read the entire manual yet. To be honest, I hadn't even looked at the first page of it before I started this thread. This is an easy unit to tweak, but to tweak it the right way there is a little more to it. I just realized that I was listening through headphones but I had the output in the global on the Amp setting as it comes from the factory. Man, what a difference. I guess I should read that whole manual, huh? :D

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Just got a question for all you tonelab owners....:) I'm just wondering, have you guys tried using tonelab with a stomp box (before or after or in the effect loop) and does it sound okay? I'm thinking about replacing my dg stomp with it (dg stomp sounds great but switching patches is too much of a pain).

Also, I've read something about effects not being able to be used stimutaneously...which effects are limited by this??

 

Thanks a lot. :)

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can anyone tell me if the tonelab se would be a good match for use with a tech 21 trademark 10.

 

I need a pedal that will be good through headphones as I play at night while the childs asleep

 

the sound clips here are excellent and a real insiration to the mere mortals who deam of playing to such a standard

 

thanks

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Originally posted by CMI

can anyone tell me if the tonelab se would be a good match for use with a tech 21 trademark 10.


I need a pedal that will be good through headphones as I play at night while the childs asleep


the sound clips here are excellent and a real insiration to the mere mortals who deam of playing to such a standard


thanks

 

 

i think any multi effector would be a good match for your amp. depends on what sounds youre looking for...you didnt state that?

 

metal, funk, what?

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Originally posted by seifukusha



i think any multi effector would be a good match for your amp. depends on what sounds youre looking for...you didnt state that?


metal, funk, what?

 

 

sorry

 

I am looking for a good rock sound

 

slash, guns and roses, darkness, blues, muse that type of thing, but mostly I will be playing through headphones

 

thanks

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Originally posted by CMI

can anyone tell me if the tonelab se would be a good match for use with a tech 21 trademark 10.


I need a pedal that will be good through headphones as I play at night while the childs asleep


the sound clips here are excellent and a real insiration to the mere mortals who deam of playing to such a standard


thanks

 

 

I bought the Tonelab SE specifically for use with headphones (kids) and for direct recording. Once I set the output selection for line out instead of amp out, it sounds fantastic.

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Originally posted by Porkchop Xpress



I bought the Tonelab SE specifically for use with headphones (kids) and for direct recording. Once I set the output selection for line out instead of amp out, it sounds fantastic.

 

 

thanks for the reply

 

did you try any others out

 

and what kind of music do you play

 

thanks

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Originally posted by CMI



thanks for the reply


did you try any others out


and what kind of music do you play


thanks

 

 

I have owned a Digitech RP2000 and I have tried the POD 2 and the V-Amp. I play anything that strikes my fancy. Blues, Rock, Classic Rock, Metal, I am interested in pretty much anything with guitars in it.

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Originally posted by Porkchop Xpress

I forgot to mention that I am not planning on using this live because I am not currently playing in a band. I am also very happy with the tones I get from my other gear. Here is some of my gear:


http://cards.webshots.com/cp-81624696-UMzm-album/149899824ffOUxN

 

I also dont play in a band, maybe someday, I play just for the sake of it. thanks for the replys, I am tring to get a good price of www.gak.co.uk who had it listed this morning for

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I got one the other day. It definately has some good sounds. What I'm finding is a real limitation, is the inability to combine multiple or certain effects. For example, unless I just have some more learning to do, it isn't possible to have wah and univibe in the same patch. That's a serious bummer to Trower and Hendrix fans.

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