Tone Room 4+

For everyone that says it doesn't work with an iPad - Get an apple certified adapter. Not every camera/USB adapter will work. I had an adapter that worked fine with my Tascam USB audio interface but not with my Vox. Bought a certified adapter and it worked fine.
Now the bad. The UI is atrocious. Everything crammed into one screen. Confusing layout. Most of this could be solved with sliding sliding panels or drop downs. Even the limited menu is badly designed. On the right side? Really? It's a shame because it renders it unusable in a live performance. It's useable to setup and tweak user patches and provides a lot more control and functionality that isn't available on the amp itself.

I bought Vox’s VT40X amplifier as I needed something smaller that traveled easy. I also liked the idea that you could run the amp off an iPad and that it was a hybrid amp, with a tube for a pre-amp. The effects that come with this app are good quality, but some a bit redundant. The amp models are way overloaded with distortion-heavy-metal models- more than you could ever want or use. The other issues I have is that it’s obviously out-date software and hasn’t been updated in several years. Vox should add some more effects, like Octaver, auto-say, etc if if wants to eliminate the need for separate pedals. Sure would be great to also be able to share and download user-created apps, like similar software does. I like the app, love the amplifier but it’s long-overdue for an update.

I have been using Vox amplifiers for the better part of 2 decades with my Fender Telecaster. When my previous Valvetronix died, I picked up one of the newer models and it was compatible with the Vox Tone Room software.

As I said in the title, this program opens up so many possibilities. There are some tones and amp models that are not available through the knob on the amp and are only available via the software. Using the software to take control of the amplifier just gives me more options to help me find the right tone, whether it be replicating Keith Richards, EVH, Stevie Ray, or anyone else.

The interface is really easy to use, and I like that you can see a picture of the amp model you are replicating, rather than just going off a setting on the dial. I also like the way it lets you setup your virtual pedalboard. Saving custom programs to the amp is also very easy.

If you own a Vox Valvetronix amp, this program is a must.