Vibratone
The Vibratone effect in the Fender Tone Master Pro is a digital emulation of the classic Fender Vibratone rotary speaker, renowned for its swirling, three-dimensional modulation. This effect replicates the characteristic rotating speaker sound, delivering lush, chorus-like movement and dynamic spatial depth. It is ideal for adding vintage, soulful textures to guitar tones, particularly in blues, rock, and psychedelic genres. The Tone Master Pro’s version offers precise control over speed, intensity, and blend, faithfully capturing the iconic modulation and phase-shifting qualities of the original Vibratone cabinet.
Fender Model Guide
Inspired by the classic late-’60s/early-’70s Fender effect that used a rotating speaker baffle to create a swirling Doppler-effect sound.
- DRIVE Adjusts signal level into preamp stage, typically adding distortion at higher settings.
- TONE Adjusts overall tonal color.
- LEVEL Adjusts overall signal output level.
- FAST Sets fast modulation speed.
- SLOW Sets slow modulation speed.
- SPEED SWITCH Switches between fast and slow settings.
- RAMP Adjusts how quickly modulation goes from slow to fast.
- SENSITIVITY Adjusts ramp dynamics sensitivity.
- DYNAMICS SWITCH Turns automatic dynamics on and off.
From the Fender Tone Master Pro Model Guide
- Based on
- Fender Vibratone
- Effect type
- Vibrato
- Real gear released
- 1967
Unofficial fan reference by Worship Calling. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Fender. Tone Master Pro is a trademark of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Other product names belong to their owners and are used only to identify the gear each model is based on. Details are a guide, so check the Fender manual for exact controls.