The Vox VC-12 floor controller expanded the capabilities and versatility of the Vox AD60VT, AD60VTX, AD60VTH, AD120VT, AD120VTX, and AD120VTH Valvetronix amplifiers. It also was used with the table top version of the Vox Tonelab.
However, it is important to understand that the VC-12 is not a "stand alone" effects device, it only functions when connected to the effects and programmer inside the Valvetronix "Blue" Series amp models listed above. This is an amp controller, it is not an effects pedal.
The VC-12 allows instant recall of tone programs stored in a Valvetronix amp by using the "Bank Up," "Bank Down," and "Channel" foot switches. Tapping the "Recall" switch returns the Valvetronix amp to the program previously selected. Four additional foot switches allow effects in the amp to switched on and off.
The VC-12 increases the storage capacity of a Valvetronix amp from 32 patches to 128. A built in guitar tuner includes an output mute for silent guitar tuning between songs.
Dual programmable rocker pedals may be used to control volume, wah, or even modulation speed.
The VC-12 connects to the amplifier using a standard Cat 5 computer network cable. A cloth carrying case is included.
The VC-12 was introduced by Vox in 2003 and was discontinued in 2010. The retail price was $350, the "street price" was $289.
The VC12 again became available in 2011 as the VC12SV. It was offered as an option for the Vox VTX150 and VTX 300 amplifiers. The VC12SV was compatible with the older "Blue" Valvetronix amps.
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