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Congratulations on your choice, the         TUBE TONER. The engine room 
of this crafty combination of four different components is the 
four-channel, all-tube preamp. It is responsible for the extraordinary tube 
tone that is definitely up to professional stands. Next up is a MIDI
footswitch, which is connected to the channel switching circuit. It lets you 
access a total of 10 MIDI program numbers located in Banks A and B, 
which gets the job done for a wide range of applications. The TUBE 
TONER is all about great tone, but we considered portability and 
versatility essential attributes, so we added a filtered stereo line out to 
put speaker simulated recording and direct-to-desk signals at your 
disposal. And finally, we equipped the TUBE TONER with a miniature 2 x 
1.5-watt stereo poweramp so you can get in hassle-free rehearsal time and 
maybe write the odd tune or two at weird hours without alienating the 
neighbors. This small-but-very-practical amp can drive stereo headphones, 
hi-fi systems or conventional guitar cabinets. In addition to these four 
main components, you have load of other handy features at your
disposal, including a stereo FX loop and variable stereo line outs. The two 
main channels Clean and Lead are each equipped with dedicated gain and 
volume controls for precision level adjustments.
The bypass circuit routes your guitar signal directly to the output, which 
lets you set up a serial string of preamps or access combo preamps 
separately. This feature gives you an incredibly varied range of tonal 
options. If you´re thinking about using the TUBE TONER in a rig powered 
by a stereo tube power amp, the          840 might be just what you need, 
or if you want to go for a truly modern rig, the 930/60 (930/120) is 
equipped with a bunch of sound shaping features you won´t find 
anywhere else - some even claim that this power amp works with 
something akin to sonic sorcery. 
This Tube Toner is defined by the effort and materials that went into it:
intelligent design features, superior craftsmanship, impeccable finishing 
and quality components. However keep in mind, that a few precautions 
will radically extend tube life (see handling and care guidness). 
The entire

             

-Team would like to thank you for your faith in our 

product; we hope you derive a great deal of joy and satisfaction from 
your            TUBE TONER.

PLEASE NOTE:

 Read the Operator's Manual carefully and thoroughly, 

especially the Handling and Care section as well as the guidelines in 
bold-face type. Avoid operating errors and potential damage to the TUBE 
TONER by heeding the guidelines and cautionary remarks in this manual. 
The boxes shaded in gray located between the diverse descriptions of the 
amp´s functions contain interesting tips covering the preceding function. 

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Summary of Contents for TUBE TONER E430

Page 1: ...nual carefully Operator s Manual TUBE TONER E430 LEAD PRES CLEAN LEAD BASS MIDDLE GAIN EQ CLEAN LEAD VOL POWER TREBLE BRIGHT CLEAN MIDI 1 6 CRUNCH MIDI 2 7 SOFT LEAD MIDI 3 8 HEAVY LEAD MIDI 4 9 BYPASS MIDI 5 10 MIDI BANK A B R ...

Page 2: ...ce personnel Never expose the Tube Toner to extreme humidity or dampness Please read the instructions carefully before operating the unit Only operate the Tube Toner in a manner it is designed for and therefore note this operational instructions Contents Introduction 3 Front panel control features 4 5 Rear Panel control features 5 6 Sample Applications 7 8 9 Technical Data 10 Handling Care 10 Bloc...

Page 3: ... controls for precision level adjustments The bypass circuit routes your guitar signal directly to the output which lets you set up a serial string of preamps or access combo preamps separately This feature gives you an incredibly varied range of tonal options If you re thinking about using the TUBE TONER in a rig powered by a stereo tube power amp the 840 might be just what you need or if you wan...

Page 4: ...n control for both Lead channels controls the amount of distortion in the Lead mode CAUTION Extremely high gain and volume levels in the Lead mode can produce strong feedback Avoid feedback squeals they lead to hearing loss and damaged speakers 3 8 CLEAN VOLUME Volume control for the Clean Channel and the Crunch Channel CLEAN MIDI 1 6 When you press this button the Tube Toner Clean channel is acti...

Page 5: ...anced jack related to ground This signal can be patched directly to a mixing console or a recording device Ensure you use a shielded cable for this signal circuit The LINE outputs 22 and 23 provide signals that emulate the response of a 412 guitar cabinet The signal level is nominally identical to the level at the LINE outputs 24 and 25 However in practice the level deviates slightly due to freque...

Page 6: ...h 1 4 plugs 29 MONO OUTPUT FX LOOP SEND Output for patching the preamp signal to a poweramp input or the input of a another preamp or signal processor FX device Ensure you use a shielded cable for this signal circuit When the preamp is active the MONO output 29 and the INSTRUMENT output 30 provide a signal that is very similar to that of a guitar s pickups and at much the same level You can use th...

Page 7: ... EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION CAUTION USE STEREO PLUG ONLY INSTRUMENT OUTPUT TO GUITAR AMP MIDI OUTPUT 230 VOLT 098430 MIDI Stereo FX device MIDI Stereo FX Processor Stereo Compact System HiFi Cabinet or either 2 Rehearsing writing with speakers or jamming along with tracks via your stereo system Guitar to INPUT 31 Cabinet or hi fi speaker or two speakers if you re in a stereo kind of moo...

Page 8: ...ombo 4 Yet another option Tube Toner as a multi channel tube expander for a guitar combo Guitar to INPUT 31 Either INSTRUMENT OUTPUT 30 directly to the combo s input or to the input of an effects device stomp box pedal and from the output of the effects device stomp box pedal to the combo s input If the combo is equipped with an FX loop rather than route the signal from the INSTRUMENT OUTPUT you c...

Page 9: ... Ground 1 Ground 2 SERIAL NUMBER WIRED FOR FREQ COMP LINE OUTPUT FX LOOP RETURN LINE LEVEL INPUT MONO OUTPUT 0 dB 15 dB RIGHT LEFT LINE OUTPUT LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT HEADPHONES OUTPUT ROUTED TO HEADPHONES OR HIFI CAB GUITAR CAB FX LOOP SEND Tube Guitar Preamp MIDI Controller TYPE E430 Design by Horst Langer MADE IN GERMANY DO NOT OPEN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR M...

Page 10: ...tion criteria to avoid microfonic properties undesireable noise and feedback Technical Data Caution Replace fuses only with others of the same rating INSTRUMENT 10 dB max 0 dB LINE OUT 10 dB max 15 dB Output level 0 dB 1Veff Tubes Fuses approx 4 kg V1 ECC83 12AX7 First Quality V2 ECC83 12AX7 selected 100 and 120 Volts 400 mAM medium 500 mAT AC Mains external internal 230 Volts 200 mAM 250 mAT Dime...

Page 11: ...INSTRUMENT OUTPUT 30 FX LOOP RETURN RIGHT 27 FX LOOP RETURN LEFT 28 LINE OUTPUT RIGHT 24 LINE OUTPUT LEFT 25 FREQU COMP LINE OUTPUT RIGHT 22 FREQU COMP LINE OUTPUT LEFT 23 STEREO HEADPHONES 20 Block Diagram CLEAN LEAD EQ Lead Volume TUBE PREAMPLIFIER Clean Volume Clean Gain Lead Gain Lead Pres PREAMP BYPASS 15 MONO OUTPUT 29 FILTER CLEAN MIDI 1 6 11 CRUNCH MIDI 2 7 12 SOFT LEAD MIDI 3 8 13 HEAVY L...

Page 12: ...TAR CAB FX LOOP SEND Tube Guitar Preamp MIDI Controller TYPE E430 Design by Horst Langer MADE IN GERMANY DO NOT OPEN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION CAUTION USE STEREO PLUG ONLY INSTRUMENT OUTPUT TO GUITAR AMP MIDI OUTPUT 230 VOLT 098430 19 20 21 LEAD PRES CLEAN LEAD BASS MIDDLE GAIN EQ CLEAN LEAD VOL POWER TREBLE BRIGHT CLEAN MIDI 1 6 CRUNCH MIDI 2 ...

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