VOX Amps News - NEW Virage Guitars

Vox are proud to announce the release of three new products.

Announcing JamVOX, an integrated monitor and software system that extracts the guitar from any MP3 and plugs you into the mix of your favorite bands. JamVOX gives guitarists instant access to dozens of legendary amps and effects all in one easy to use “drag and drop” software interface.

The Black Diamond Professional Modeling Amplifier is the flagship model of the Valvetronix series. This Amp is the culmination of VOX’s 50-year-plus legacy of fine design combined with the latest next-generation modeling technologies.

The VC-12SV Foot Controller lets you control countless amp and effects functions of the Valvetronix series with your feet. The expression pedal can control the parameters of each effect, opening up numerous possibilities for live performance.

Links: JamVOX Black Diamond Professional Modeling Amplifier VC-12SV Foot Controller

Two music legends. One piece of rock history.
The eBay auction to win a hand-wired Vox AC15H1TV signed by Sir Paul MCartney closed at 6PM on the 19th June having raised a whopping £3,900 for the charity No More Landmines.

Thanks to all those who put in a bid and supported this very worthy cause. Congratulations to the lucky winner of the amp, who has truly won a piece of rock history.

Rob Castle Vox’s MD had this say about the auction: “”We at Vox are proud to have worked with Paul and his team on this campaign and we are very pleased with the result"

No More Landmines, the UK partner in the global Adopt-A-Minefield campaign, is a UK based charity that raises funds to free communities throughout the world from the threat of unexploded weapons of war.

Since 2000 Sir Paul McCartney has been a Patron and Goodwill Ambassador of the global Adopt-A-Minefield campaign.

VOX is pleased to introduce the first pedal in an ongoing collaboration
with guitar icon Joe Satriani.

Drawing on Joe Satriani’s knowledge accumulated from decades of groundbreaking performances, both live and in the studio, VOX unveils a breakthrough in guitar tone – The Satchurator™ distortion pedal. Read more about The Satchurator and view the exclusive Joe Satriani video here

- Major Product Announcement at Winter NAMM 2008 -- VOX Amplification announced today that it has teamed up with guitar legend Joe Satriani for a long-term research and development partnership. Satriani and VOX are working together on a line of signature effects pedals designed to deliver Satriani's trademark tone Winter NAMM 2008 Press Release/Joe Satriani Video...

VOX amps were instant legends, first as the defining sound of the British Invasion, then the entire rock world. The numbers don’t lie. VOX is the sound heard on over a half billion records throughout music history. Fifty years after creating the original, nuanced sound that inspired a generation, it is time for the holy grail of versatile tone to perfect the other side of the performance equation.

Now VOX is no longer just the tone you hear, it is the instrument you feel. INTRODUCING THE MISSING LINK BETWEEN PLAYING EASE AND PERFECT SOUND… VOX VIRAGE

Two electrics that do justice to the VOX golden tone.
Innovative craftsmanship of two instant classics.

Own a Piece of History.
In the ‘60s, VOX crafted a line of distinctly designed, beautifully detailed electric guitars. Now we are proud to present a limited edition replica of one of these iconic instruments recreated with original details using the same unique parts. more info

To culminate a year of celebrations for our 50th Anniversary, amp legends Vox, together with Total Guitar set out to find the Vox Unsigned Band of 2007. More Info

What better way to celebrate our 50th anniversary than with the launch of a special edition AC30. So as the momentum of our 50th Anniversary year rolls on, we are thrilled to announce the new AC30 Heritage range to compliment the AC15 Heritage amps launched earlier in the year. You can get the full info on the AC30 Heritage here.

They say practice-makes-perfect and we’ve got something new for the perfect practice session. It’s called AmPlug and is a tiny headphone amp that plugs directly in to your guitar - you then just plug in your headphones and relish some great Vox tone. Three versions are available; AC30, Classic and Metal. More info.

Finally, we have the DA10 and DA20 Classics. All the great features and tone of the DA amps but now with classic Vox style added. More info.

We are proud to announce several new additions to our product ranges, as well as a new line-up in the VOX family.

The AC15 Heritage Head and Cab is an addition to the Heritage Collection of handwired amplifiers launched earlier this year. With its modern tone-shaping control enhancements, you’ve got one of the finest VOX amplifiers in the company’s 50 year history.

The DA Series continues to grow with the addition of two new amps, the DA10 and DA20. These two are based on the popular DA5 Digital Amp, they combine higher power with the same great tone and go-anywhere portability of their smaller sibling. And like the DA5, they offer the option of running on battery power, so you can take the jam session literally anywhere!

The VOX Valvetronix XL line is an exciting new range of tube-powered modelling amplifiers that delivers the power and punch that modern rock players require, with a selection of hi-gain sounds that span the entire range of heavy rock music. Be sure to check them out.

Links: AC15 Heritage Collection DA Series Valvetronix XL

Since 1957 the indelible sound of VOX Amplification has inspired musicians around the world and been a major force in defining the sound of the electric guitar and other musical instruments.

In celebration of the last 50 years, 2007 will see the unveiling of many new products including the AC15 Heritage Series and the Classic Plus range. Aswell as new products we will be holding some special events, competitions and producing a commemorative collectors catalogue. So keep checking back here for frequent updates.