Difference between Tonelab LE and ADVT series

[chill901]

Hi there, I am thinking of going down the MFX road so I can get good sounds at bedroom levels, but I was wondering how similar the amp models on the Tonelab were to the Chrome Valvetronix series? I had an AD50VT and wasnt too fussed on it, it was muddy and I didnt like any of the amp models past the UK70s (found them all to sound "flabby" and unresponsive) so I was wondering whether it was exactly the same modelling in the Tonelab LE or whether a Tonelab LE would sound better than a valvetronix did (I'm using a Laney LC15r now but if that didnt sound good with it I would get a keyboard amp or something FRFR)

Is the Tonelabs amp modelling of a higher quality that the ADVT series or will the amp models sound exactly the same?

Thanks

[Voxman]

Tonelab is equivalent to Blue series AD60/120 amp models, not chrome series.

How good the TL sounds depends on what you play it through.

Rich

[chill901]

Thanks for yoyr reply - was the amp modelling on the blue series better than the chrome series?

[Nik]

Yes.
The valve reactor circuit, that does the all important power amp simulation, it's rather more complex and sophisticated in the Blues and the Tonelabs than in the chromes.

[chill901]

oh good - I ask because none of my local shops stock it so I would have to buy blind off the internet. The clips sound good as do the reviews, so it might be worth a risk

[guitarj]

I have an AD15, a 60VTH, and a Tonelab. The blue amps are definetly a step up. Yet the blues still require an EQ in the loop to rid the flubby sound, especially on high gain models.

I recently purchased a tonelab (desktop model). I can dial in just about whatever tone I need without an eq. It has turned out so well in fact, that I bought a Roland KC 150 to amplify it. Its so good, that I am using it for small live gigs, band practice, and at home/headphone use.

I can pretty much set all my patches with headphones (Sennheiser) and the patches work great for my live and practice applications. If I need more, well, theres always the 60VTH and cab which is more than sufficient.

I said all that to say this; The Tonelab is an excellent tone machine for home use.... and You always have options to do more with it if the need ever arises. And 1 more thing, I do believe that the LE has improved high gain options

IF you liked the VR in your AD50, then you will love the Tonelab!!..... IMHO