VOX New High Gain Valvetronix Series Guitar Amps
Author: Diego Irigoyen
Published: Feb 20, 2008
VOX Valvetronix XL line is an exciting new range of tube-powered modelling amplifiers that delivers the power and punch that modern rock players require, with a selection of hi-gain sounds that span the entire range of heavy rock music. Starting with a wealth of great amp models from the acclaimed “VT” or “Chrome” series, these sounds have been modified for the hi-gain player. The VOX engineering team practically threw out the rule book in voicing the new XL range, modding EQs, hot-rodding gain levels, and even switching the model of a historically Class AB hi-gain head to Class A. The result is an amplifier range that delivers VOX’s hottest hard rock and metal sounds to date; all of them based on legendary amps. Here too are all the features that make the entire VT series sound and feel great: Valve Reactor technology, high-quality effects, and adjustable output wattage.
Valve Reactor technology. The XL-series uses VOX’s patented Valve Reactor technology, featuring a power amp circuit that contains a 12AX7 (ECC83) dual triode vacuum tube (valve), normally used in a preamp, and a dummy speaker circuit that simulates the varying impedance of a real speaker. This produces the true sound and feel of a bonafide all-tube amp.
All amps in the Valvetronix XL line-up feature eleven amp sounds, eleven high-quality effects, store amps and effect settings plus manual mode.
settings plus manual mode.
