


On paper ST & EX have more up to date modelling and offer 33 amp models instead of 16, but too many of those 33 amp models sound so similar that they are simply not worth having. For example, there are far fewer delay & reverb options, and even to those you don't have access to the refined parameters for delay and reverb found in DT, LE & SE which means you can't accurately set delay and reverb timings etc. Modelling in ST and EX is largely identical, but EX has extra effects/features including stomp box mode.īut the key difference between the original trio and the newer ST and EX is that the newer Tonelabs have nowhere near the build quality, range of functionality or parameter control.The SE has a second expression pedal and A/B channel switching that the LE does not have, and the LE has cab options in menu instead of an easy access additional dial on the SE.The LE has 5 global EQ options compared to only 2 in the DT and SE.

SE & DT use similar amp/effect model names, LE uses some different labelling descriptors but amp models and effect options are essentially the same, just a different name.Also, LE does have a couple of different delays (slap, & two-tap) and a multi-tap chorus. For example the LE compressor does not have the 'attack' parameter that the DT and SE have. The modelling and effects in the originals (DT, SE, LE) is largely the same although there are some feature differences and one or two slight parameter differences.ST - launched May 2009 - 50 user & 50 factory presetsĮX - launched March 2011 - 100 user & 100 factory presets LE - Light Edition, launched January 2007, 120 patches (all programmable) SE - Stage Edition, launched 2004, 96 patches (all programmable) Original full featured (no longer in production, available second-hand only unless you find a NOS somewhere!)ĭT - Desktop, launched December 2003, 96 patches (all programmable), compatible with VC4 & VC12 floor controller You really need to look at the manuals and controls etc in detail for fuller info on each unit, but here's an overview that I hope is helpful.
