The ADxxVT settings thread!

[tot_Ou_tard]

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I often use a similar setting.

As far as how to to tweak the VOX models, the most important thing to undrstand is that the Valvetronix amps try to mimic the behavior of the various amps. This is particularly relevant in terms of the tone knobs. Instead of starting with the tone knobs all at 12:00 start with the settings descibed in the manual and tweak from there. The Tonelab manual has more information than the AD30VT manual; go find that at the VOX home page and read it.

You should really explore the tone space not just mess with gain etc to find the sound you're after. This was a revelation to me. I get better sounds the more time I spend with a particular model.

As Nelskie has often remarked about modellers, it takes a little time to understand them.

[duhvoodooman***]

As far as how to to tweak the VOX models, the most important thing to undrstand is that the Valvetronix amps try to mimic the behavior of the various amps. This is particularly relevant in terms of the tone knobs. Instead of starting with the tone knobs all at 12:00 start with the settings descibed in the manual and tweak from there. The Tonelab manual has more information than the AD30VT manual; go find that at the VOX home page and read it.

You should really explore the tone space not just mess with gain etc to find the sound you're after. This was a revelation to me. I get better sounds the more time I spend with a particular model.

As Nelskie has often remarked about modellers, it takes a little time to understand them.

I certainly didn't mean to imply that the best way to the use the AD30VT is to dial in one amp setting and then just move the gain knob around! My point was that I have found this particular setting to be quite flexible, and can dial in various degrees of OD/distortion by using the Gain in conjunction with two of my pedals.

I often do what you describe, i.e. load an amp model preset (I have the AD15/30/50/100VT presets all posted HERE) and then start tweaking to taste from there. The presets differ quite radically in their various parameter settings, reflecting the large diversity of amps--and tones--they simulate.

[duhvoodooman***]

Here's a link to a clip I recorded with my Strat using the Tweed settings I described above. Same riff four times, with the following conditions:

1. Stock middle p'up setting, no pedals. No effects except for a bit of reverb.
2. As #1, but with middle and bridge p'ups in series, per my recent "Strat Lover's" wiring mods; gives an accentuated "quack" tone
3. As #2, but with the ToneBone kicked in; mid-range overdrive settings
4. As #3, but with the addition of the Bad Monkey, too. A nice, aggressive lead tone!

Here's the link:

Tweed OD Ramp-up

[tot_Ou_tard]

I certainly didn't mean to imply that the best way to the use the AD30VT is to dial in one amp setting and then just move the gain knob around! My point was that I have found this particular setting to be quite flexible, and can dial in various degrees of OD/distortion by using the Gain in conjunction with two of my pedals.

I wasn't implying that you were implying that....

I was only making an independent comment that has helped me.

I return you to your regularly scheduled hour of implications.

[ShortBuSX]

Im looking for a qwacky strat tone like John Mayer often has...like his "the Wind Cries Mary" tone.

Sorry bout the video, I cant explain it...but this is the tone I want!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH_Q6yakzpM

Can anybody help me with this...I get tons of twang out of my Tele on this amp, but Im havin a hard time dialin in the qwack on my Strat. Ive tried the forums and patch libraries but I can find anything thats pleasing to my ears yet with this Strat...like a "Yellow Ledbetter" tone.

[edit]DVM's personal settings would be nice too[/edit]

[duhvoodooman***]

That WCM clip sounds pretty much like a straight Strat neck pickup clean tone. I'd try the Boutique CL, Black 2x12 or Tweed 4x10 models and then play around with the tone controls in the guitar and amp to dial in the sound you want.

As far as "quack" goes, that term is usually applied to the 2 and 4 positions of the pickup selector on an S-S-S Strat, particularly the bridge/middle combo. The two p'ups are in a parallel electrical orientation, which reduces volume and thins and hollows the tone some. It's also hum-cancelling in almost all newer Strats. The quintessential "quack" tone to me has always been Mark Knopfler on Sultans of Swing.

Never having owned/played an H-S-S Strat, I don't know what the corresponding bridge/middle p'up combo sounds like! But the neck/middle should have that same nice, mellow quack.

Here are three of my favorite AD30VT settings. The first two are great for the Strat; the SRV setting is best for the neck pickup. The third is a terrific hard rock setting for humbucker guitars:

[ShortBuSX]

That WCM clip sounds pretty much like a straight Strat neck pickup clean tone. I'd try the Boutique CL, Black 2x12 or Tweed 4x10 models and then play around with the tone controls in the guitar and amp to dial in the sound you want.

As far as "quack" goes, that term is usually applied to the 2 and 4 positions of the pickup selector on an S-S-S Strat, particularly the bridge/middle combo. The two p'ups are in a parallel electrical orientation, which reduces volume and thins and hollows the tone some. It's also hum-cancelling in almost all newer Strats. The quintessential "quack" tone to me has always been Mark Knopfler on Sultans of Swing.

Never having owned/played an H-S-S Strat, I don't know what the corresponding bridge/middle p'up combo sounds like! But the neck/middle should have that same nice, mellow quack.

Here are three of my favorite AD30VT settings. The first two are great for the Strat; the SRV setting is best for the neck pickup. The third is a terrific hard rock setting for humbucker guitars:

Thanks thatll be nice! I'll print those out and givem a try.

I didnt know about the 2-4 thing...thatll help me Im sure and is also another good reason for me to do that "Lonestar wiring" mod, as my humbucker is so hot its not a clean as the other positions, kinda overdriven and the blend is just wierd with the middle pup.

Thanks again!