VC-12
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Vox VC-12 Main Features
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Full sized metal chassis with heavy-duty pedals
Rugged and easy-to-use switches and pedals
Dedicated volume pedal and expression pedal
RECALL switch for instantly reverting to the previous program
Independent BANK UP/DOWN and FX ON/OFF switches
Back up four sets of Valvetronix series sounds (32 programs x 4 banks) for a
total of 128 programs -32 at a time with VT amp
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48 Preset / 96 total accessible programs when using ToneLab
VOX BUS MAIN and SUB connectors for simultaneously controlling two
Valvetronix amps
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Easily visible, independent tuner display with muted tuning
Classic VOX quality and style with traditional chrome pedal tops
EasyStart CONTENTS
VC-12 Overview, Connections and Applications:
Preset programs, Storing programs
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Loading Program Data into your Valvetronix Amp
VC-12 Preset Program List
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Note: When you reload the VC-12’s factory preset programs into the Valvetronix amp, any new custom programs
will be overwritten and lost. If you have stored your own programs, we again strongly recommend that you first save
these programs into the VC-12 Switch #4 area. Then load the VC-12’s factory preset programs into the Valvetronix
amp.
Factory preset program Banks “1 through 4” contain the same programs as Banks “1. through 4.” (as indicated in
the display) - For example, you can use Banks “1 through 4” without change, and edit Banks “1. through 4.”
Store your Valvetronix Programs in the VC-12’s four memories:
1. Turn off the Valvetronix amp and make sure it’s connected to the VC-12’s VOX BUS MAIN
connector.
Note: Don’t connect anything to the VC-12’s VOX BUS SUB connector.
2. On the Valvetronix amp, while holding down the DELAY [TAP] button and the REVERB [TYPE]
button, turn on the amp.
The VC-12’s BANK display shows [bU] BackUp.
3. Press the VC-12’s BANK UP switch.
The VC-12’s BANK display shows [rC] Receive.
Switch LED’s (1-4) that contain no program data are off, while those that do contain program data are on.
4. Use switches 1 through 4 to select the memory (1, 2, 3, 4) into which you want to store the
program data (for example switch #4). The selection method you need to use depends on
whether the switch’s LED is on or off, as follows.
If the switch LED is off, pressing the switch once will select its memory and its LED will flash.
If the switch LED is on, you’ll need to press the switch for at least five seconds in order to select its memory,
and its LED will flash quickly.
If you want to cancel your selection and choose another memory, press the switch again, or press the VC-
12’s RECALL switch. The switch’s LED will stop flashing.
Note: Previously stored program data will be overwritten by the next step and there is no undo. That is why
we recommend using the switch #4 area that is empty the first time you try this out.
5. To store the program data to the selected memory, press the Valvetronix amps [WRITE] button.
The data is transferred from the Valvetronix amp and stored in the VC-12. The corresponding switch LED (1-
4) comes on, indicating that the memory now contains data.
6. Turn off the Valvetronix amp, and then turn it back on again.
This completes the procedure for storing data.
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Load VC-12 Program Data into your Valvetronix amp:
1. Turn off the Valvetronix amp and make sure it’s connected to the VC-12’s VOX BUS MAIN
connector.
Note: Don’t connect anything to the VC-12’s VOX BUS SUB connector.
2. On the Valvetronix amp, while holding down the DELAY [TAP] button and the REVERB [TYPE]
button, turn on the amp.
The VC-12’s BANK display shows [bU] BackUp.
3. Press the VC-12’s BANK DOWN switch.
The VC-12’s BANK display shows [tr] Transmit.
4. Use the switches 1 through 4 to select the memory (1, 2, 3, or 4) containing the program data
that you want to load.
The switch’s LED flashes.
If you want to cancel the procedure at this point, press the switch again, or press the VC-12’s RECALL
switch.
5. To load the selected memory’s program data, press the VC-12’s CHANNEL-FX ON/OFF switch.
The program data is sent to the Valvetronix amp.
When the data loading process is complete, “4.” appears on the Valvetronix amp’s BANK display.
6. Turn off the Valvetronix amp, and then turn it on again.
This completes the procedure for loading data.
VC-12 Preset Program List
Switch #1
These programs let you switch between the four sounds in each bank without using Individual mode; It’s the “lazy
man’s mode” — just push one switch to get the sound. Since the programs are arranged in the same order, the Bank
number tells you whether you are using Clean, Crunch, Dirty, or Solo.
Bank 1
1-1 CLEAN1
Bank 2
2-1 CLEAN2
Bank 3
3-1 CLEAN3
Bank 4
4-1 CLEAN4
1-2 CRUNCH1
2-2 CRUNCH2
3-2 CRUNCH3
4-2 CRUNCH4
1-3 DIRTY1
2-3 DIRTY2
3-3 DIRTY3
4-3 DIRTY4
1-4 SOLO1
2-4 SOLO2
3-4 SOLO3
4-4 SOLO4
Switch #2
Bank 1
1-1 MARATHON- Powerful, clean sound from Canada’s godfather of progressive rock. Use Single Coil Pickups (Bridge/Middle
Position) or Coil Split on Humbuckers. Preset works great for other lush clean sound classics of the same artist too.
1-2 LAVILLA- Rich Distortion Tone which suits the outstanding instrumental tune coming out of Northern Lerxstland. Use Bridge
Humbucker on your guitar.
1-3 WOLFMAN- Trademark German Metal Tone from razorblade city, which combines a full driven British stack with the classic
treblebooster. Use Bridge Humbucker and let those V’s fly.
1-4 STILLBLUE- Irish Guitar Legend’s silky smooth blues lead tone. Use Neck and Bridge Humbucker.
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Bank 2
2-1 H-BELLS- Takes you straight to south of heaven. Mr. SG’s famous ringing, signature tone. Short Delay provides a stunning
doubling effect. Use Bridge Humbucker and work that volume pot to go from clean to full overdrive.
2-2 PRIDEEDGE- In the name of the famous Irish 4-piece, this is a most instantly recognized VOX AC30 signature delay sound.
Works great for other cutting edge delay tones of the same artist too. Use Bridge/Middle Single Coil Pickups.
2-3 WANTITALL- VOX AC30 Riff sound from his royal highness on a miraculous album. Use Bridge/Middle Single Coil Pickups.
2-4 BOHEMIAN- VOX AC30 driven to the max with cranked signature treblebooster in front. One of the most sought after kingly lead
tones. Use Single Coil Pickups. Try each position - Start with Bridge/Middle Pickup Combination. Use the Individual Mode on the VC12
to switch the FX (MOD/DLY/REV) sections on or off for further variation.
Bank 3
3-1 OZZCLEAN- Tall and mighty as its black-labeled inventor comes this clean tone along. Mum I’m homebound! Use Middle Position
of a two humbucker equipped guitar. Works great with Single Coil Pickups too.
3-2 LOWRIDER- Mr. Z’s recipe for a huge drop tuning riff sound, which still provides lots of clarity. Essential if you use Baritone
tunings or 7-String guitars. Use Bridge Humbucker.
3-3 WYLDEMAN- No rest for the wicked indeed. Hints of chorus and tape echo instantly deliver this miraculous riff sound. Use Bridge
Humbucker for the riff part and switch between Neck and Bridge Humbucker for the solo spot.
3-4 BLACKLABEL- Massive b***s lead tone. Exactly what the wild man needs to cut through. Use Bridge and/or Neck Humbucker.
Bank 4
4-1 THEATERCLEAN- Crispy Clean tone which pulls you under right from the start of that tune. Use Single Coil Pickups Bridge and
Middle Combination or Split Coil setting on a two humbucker equipped guitar.
4-2 RIFFTHEATER- Same song like Patch 41 but now the gut wrenching distortion riff sound. Treblebooster adds extra clarity and
the short delay creates a convincing doubling effect. Use Bridge Humbucker.
4-3 WAHMANIA- Long Island’s finest progressive guitar god uses this autowah lead sound on an erotic Nightmare Cinema solo spot.
Use Bridge and/or Neck Humbucker.
4-4 JPLEAD- Shredmaster’s heaven. Another classic solo tone from Long Island’s progmeister. Use Bridge and/or Neck Humbucker.
Switch #3
Bank 1
1-1 Lover’s No More- Use a bridge position single coil pickup if possible. It’s important to back off the guitar’s volume to 1/3 or 1/2
to reduce the gain and then increase the guitar’s volume to add expression while playing.
1-2 Summer Air- This is very high gain, dry sound for a certain guitar tone found on a record by some soulful brothers singing about
a breeze in summer.
1-3 Fear of the Reaper- Clean and twangy guitar sound reminiscent of a sound used by a cult of blue shellfish.
1-4 Purple Water- Typical 1970’s style rock sound that has a clean edge when used with single coil pickups.
Bank 2
2-1 Hank’s Shadow -Famous warm UK 1960’s sound with slap-back echo. This has a small amount of gain that enriches the sound
when played harder. As this sound is best suited to single coils, the gain should be backed off if you are using humbuckers.
2-2 Hotel- A sound based a 1970’s song about a west coast hotel and features a twin lead guitar solo. This is for the 2nd guitar part
with a phase shifter on it.
2-3 Mr. Aleister- A raunchy hi-gain sound with a sharp top and warm bottom end. Best used with humbucking pickups. Based on a
guitar sound from a song about a man in league with the devil!
2-4 Sum 40 + 1- Punk/Pop, modern up to date sound used by the younger rock generation.
Bank 3
3-1 Fingerbones- Ideally suited to a pointy headstock guitar using the humbucker pickup.
3-2 Hell’s Road- A rich and slightly overdriven sound that cleans up nicely when you back off the guitar volume. Based on a guitar
sound from a song recorded in 1989 about a motorway.
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3-3 S-Boogie- Hi-gain rock’n roll sound, but with plenty of definition.
3-4 Super Soul- Very clean sound with a deep bass end and a super bright top thanks to the acoustic simulator.
Bank 4
4-1 The White Cliffs- A hi-tech, processed type sound for fluid lead lines. Based on the sound of a Grammy award winning Texas
Tone king from Austin.
4-2 Wall of bricks- Punchy clean sound that overdrives when you play hard. Best played with “Soap Bar” pickups. Re-adjust the gain
to suit the output of your particular guitar if necessary.
4-3 VBM- Very distorted HiFi amp type sound with usable fuzzy overtones.
4-4 Vintage Blues- A honky old-style blues sound with overdrive.
PROGRAM- PEDAL -AMP TYPE- MODULATION- DELAY -REVERB
Switch #1
Switch #2
1-1 CLEAN1- COMP- BLACK 2x12 –FLANGER- MULTI HEAD -
PLATE
1-1 MARATHON- ACOUSTIC- BLACK 2x12- CHORUS- DELAY- ROOM
1-2 LAVILLA- VOX WAH- BOUTIQUE OD- CHORUS- TAPE- ECHO-
PLATE
1-2 CRUNCH1- FAT OD -BLACK 2x12- SPRING
1-3 DIRTY1- FAT OD- BLACK 2x12-
ROOM
1-3 WOLFMAN- TREBLE BOOST- UK ’70S- DELAY-
PLATE
1-4 SOLO1- FAT OD- BLACK 2x12 -MULTI HEAD-
ROOM
1-4 STILLBLUE- COMP- US HIGAIN-
PLATE
2-1 CLEAN2- COMP- AC30- CHORUS- PLATE
2-1 H-BELLS- OFF- UK BLUES- DELAY
2-2 CRUNCH2- COMP- AC30TB- CHORUS- PLATE
2-2 PRIDEEDGE- OFF- AC30TB- CHORUS- MULTI HEAD- PLATE
2-3 WANTITALL- TREBLE BOOST-
AC30TB
2-3 DIRTY2- COMP- AC30TB- PHASER- SPRING
2-4 SOLO2- COMP- AC30TB- DELAY- SPRING
2-4 BOHEMIAN- TREBLE BOOST- AC30TB- CHORUS- TAPE ECHO- PLATE
3-1 OZZCLEAN- COMP- BOUTIQUE CL- CHORUS- TAPE ECHO- PLATE
3-2 LOWRIDER- TREBLE BOOST- UK MODERN- PLATE
3-1 CLEAN3- OFF- BLACK 2x12- TREMOLO- DELAY- ROOM
3-2 CRUNCH3- TUBE OD- UK BLUES- TREMOLO- DELAY- ROOM
3-3 DIRTY3- U-VIBE- UK BLUES- ROTARY- DELAY-
ROOM
3-3 WYLDEMAN- TUBE OD- UK ’80S- CHORUS- TAPE ECHO
3-4 BLACKLABEL- VOX WAH- UK MODERN- CHORUS- TAPE ECHO
4-1 THEATERCLEAN- ACOUSTIC- BLACK 2x12- CHORUS- DELAY- PLATE
4-2 RIFFTHEATER- TREBLE BOOST- RECTO- DELAY
3-4 SOLO3- VOX WAH- UK ’80S- FLANGER- TAPE ECHO- ROOM
4-1 CLEAN4- COMP- AC30TB- TREMOLO- SPRING
4-2 CRUNCH4- COMP- AC30TB- CHORUS- SPRING
4-3 DIRTY4- OFF- US HIGAIN- CHORUS- TAPE ECHO- SPRING
4-4 SOLO4- OFF- US HIGAIN- CHORUS- MULTI HEAD- SPRING
Switch #3
4-3 WAHMANIA- VOX WAH- RECTO- PLATE
4-4 JPLEAD- TREBLE BOOST- RECTO- TAPE ECHO- ROOM
1-1 Lover’s No More- TUBE OD- UK BLUES- DELAY- SPRING
1-2 Summer Air- FAT OD- US HIGAIN- SPRING
1-3 Fear of the Reaper- OFF- BOUTIQUE CL- DELAY- SPRING
1-4 Purple Water- OFF- UK ’70S-
SPRING
2-1 Hank’s Shadow- OFF- AC15- DELAY- SPRING
2-2 Hotel- OFF- RECTO- PHASER-
ROOM
2-3 Mr. Aleister- FAT OD- UK ’70S- DELAY- SPRING
2-4 Sum 40 + 1- FAT OD- UK MODERN- SPRING
3-1 Fingerbones- FAT OD- US HIGAIN- CHORUS- DELAY-
PLATE
3-2 Hell’s Road- OFF- AC30TB- DELAY- PLATE
3-3 S-Boogie- TUBE OD- UK MODERN- TAPE ECHO- SPRING
3-4 Super Soul- ACOUSTIC- BOUTIQUE CL- PHASER- ROOM
4-1 The White Cliffs- FUZZ- UK ’90S- CHORUS- DELAY- PLATE
4-2 Wall of bricks- OFF- UK BLUES- DELAY- PLATE
4-3 VBM- TREBLE BOOST- TWEED 4x10- TAPE ECHO- SPRING
4-4 Vintage Blues- TUBE OD- BOUTIQUE OD- MULTI HEAD-
PLATE
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