User's Manual

ability to drive the output stage at higher Drive Volume settings. Setting a high level on the Drive control and a low setting on

the Drive Volume will give you a punchy hard rock lead tone, with the ability to again drive the output tubes at higher Drive

volume settings. Having set the Drive and Drive Volume controls to your desired sound try backing off your guitar volume and

tone controls for lots of other cool sounds. Good tube amplifiers have the unique ability to produce a wide range of sounds by

using only your guitar controls, playing weight and style.

Sets how loud the 'Drive' channel is

This led will illuminate when the Drive channel is activated with the Drive switch (8) or an optional Laney FS2

remote footswitch.

Switch in to enable the 'Drive' channel. (This switch must be in the engaged position in order for the drive

to be switched remotely via a foot switch.)

BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE: These are a traditional set of passive tone controls. Passive controls have the advantage of

always sounding musical at any of their settings mainly due to their unique interactive nature. This gives players a more natural

set of tools to create their ideal sound. (Try them all set at midway (5) as a good starting point)

REVERB: Controls how loud the built in reverb sounds. The reverb in the VC30 is a legendary Sound Enhancements aka

‘Accutronics reverb’ - the only choice for that authentic reverb sound .

EFFECTS LEVEL: If you wish to connect external effects such as delays, chorus etc you can do this via the FX loop on the

rear. This Effects Level controls how loud the signal from the Effects return is. Please see rear panel for further information

on connecting external Effects.

STANDBY: Disconnects the main HT voltage from the tubes but keeps the tubes warm so that they are ready to go instantly.

Switch off for short breaks when you don’t want to wait for the tubes to warm up again.

(Always switch off and disconnect the power cord when not in use)

POWER: Main power switch for the unit. Tube amplifiers take between 30seconds and 2minutes to warm up and be ready to

play after switching on, this is normal. Use in conjunction with the standby switch.

DRIVE VOL: . It is useful to experiment with drive levels and drive volumes. If you want

a very open, warm and semi overdriven sound try reducing the amount of drive and increasing the drive volume. This reduces

pre amp gain but pushes the power amp section and makes it work harder giving you a very desirable level of power amp

distortion which is a very pleasing “retro” style sound.

DRIVE LED:

DRIVE SWITCH:

POWER LED: This led will be lit when the amplifier is switched on.

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