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Introduction

Rocktron has partnered with LA Custom to produce the ValveSonic series of all tube guitar preamps with 

unprecedented sonic versatility. Tonal capabilities range from 1950’s American, to 60’s, 70’s, 80’s British, to 

modern American high gain.  The ValveSonics have a unique four tube design with the flexibility to reproduce 

any musical style including classic rock, metal, pop, country, jazz and more.

The ValveSonic Plexi captures the vintage tones of the iconic British “plexi” amplifiers, from the stacked amps 

and the arena sound of rock to the sound heard during the “Sunset Strip” era of rock, and beyond.

Each ValveSonic model features a front panel input jack.  The 1-2 switch affects the input of the tube stage 

in the preamp.  When switched to “1”, the unit provides the more “modern” type of input used on British 

style amps.  When switched to “2”, the unit provides a fatter, “classic” type of input used on vintage British 

amplifiers.  The Tight switch is used in conjunction with the 1-2 switch; in the up position the input is 

“tightened up” much like more modern British amplifiers, while in the down position the tight function is not 

active.

The ValveSonic Bright control is a six position switch that provides five different bright variations to the 

overall tone found in British amplifiers, from vintage to modern, with 0 being off and 5 being the brightest.

The Gain control is used to determine the amount of GAIN Input level driving the ValveSonic tubes.  Boost 

can be obtained by flipping the Boost switch to the On position.  The Boost works in conjunction with the “+” 

switch.  When the Boost switch is On and the “+” switch is in the down position you will obtain an extra gain 

stage that replicates the 80’s British type of tone.  When the “+” switch is Up, you obtain an additional gain 

stage and essentially add an entire tube to the front end, replicating the 90’s British amps.

Bass, Middle and Treble controls determine the amount of these various frequencies present in the signal.  

EQ 1 & 2 swtich replicates the two different style EQs that were used in British amplifiers over the years.  In 

the Up position, (position 1), the “modern” EQ is replicated, providing a more midrange emphasis.  In the 

Down position, (position 2), “vintage” EQ is replicated.

The ValveSonic series features a unique AFTERBURNER switch.  This switch works in conjunction with 

the DRIVE control, providing yet another gain stage after the EQ section of the preamp.  When the 

AFTERBURNER is turned On, this switch emulates a post phase inverter master.  When On, you can utilize the 

Drive control to adjust the amount of Drive present in the AFTERBURNER stage.

The ValveSonic also features HIGH CUT control to adjust the High Frequency cut in order to roll off some 

of the high end “sizzle” when the high gain is used.  The Master control determines the output level of the 

preamp.  

The ValveSonic series has been carefully designed to provide pristine tone, no matter what your style of 

performance.  

Содержание Valve Sonic Plexi

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Страница 2: ...ays use good shielded cables for all audio input and output connections Also bundle audio cables separately from the AC power cables These steps will help insure compliance with the Directive s For mo...

Страница 3: ...er cord should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT THIS EQUIP MENT SHOULD BE SERVICED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY DO NOT MA...

Страница 4: ...trol is used to determine the amount of GAIN Input level driving the ValveSonic tubes Boost can be obtained by flipping the Boost switch to the On position The Boost works in conjunction with the swit...

Страница 5: ...British amplifiers 1 2 Switch This switch also effects the input of the tube stage in the preamp 1 Replicates the more modern type of input used on British style amps 2 Replicates a fatter classic ty...

Страница 6: ...essentially adding an entire tube to the front end BASS control This control is used to determine the amount of low frequency or Bass present in the signal MIDDLE control This control is used to deter...

Страница 7: ...trol works in conjunction with the AFTERBURNER switch The DRIVE control determines the input level applied to the AF TERBURNER stage HIGH CUT control This control adjust the High frequency cut to roll...

Страница 8: ...hat voltage before powering up the unit Note that selecting the wrong voltage can damage the unit and void the warranty LINE OUTPUT jack This standard 1 4 mono jack provides a LINE LEVEL OUTPUT signal...

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Страница 12: ...ones from famous British amps With all of the switches in the DOWN postition the ValveSonic Plexi replicates the first classic British amp tones Classic Amp Tone very first British Amplifiers Early Pl...

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