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Review by
a visitor on Jun 15, 2005
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Hi All, I bought one of these little weapons from 1800instruments for about $450 AUS. I replaced my 'very well used' ADA mp-II with it. I have a 4 space SKB case with a Peavey,... ummmm 260 I think. @ 8ohm it runs approx 100w per channel. The ADA only took up one space leaving one free, I thought this was good for air circulation, but I've been running the V-Amp Pro for just over a year live and haven't had one prob!
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OK, if you want all the goss go to the damn behringer site BUT, if you want usefull constructive critisism (go my spelling) this is it. The only 'Weak Point' I discovered recently when the PA tech for our band 'BeefCake' starting running our shows in stereo. The 2 XLR outputs are placed below the outputs that run to my power amp. As you all know getting an XLR plug requires the little switch to be triggered. This can be a pain because the power amp signal cable are in the way. But hey, if that's the only weak point, this thing is totally awesome!!!
As far as features go, don't be fulled by cheap $, it's got everything you would ever need for any application.
One other note that comes to mind is this, you've got 125 usable presets, so when configuring sounds, dont expect to get that nice half distorted effect when turing your volume down like that of a tube amp. Instead, just programme another channel at full volume on your guitar. This is how I get the most out of this unit. |
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You want results, don't let this be the item that makes you. Like everything, your only as strong as your weakest link. Get a quality guitar with brand name pickups. I run 3 les pauls with emgs (81's and 85's), a strat with SV EMG's, 2 Ibanez'z with dimarzio and an Music Man axis with the dimarzio eddie pickups. Admitadly, all my guitars sound hot in anything. So keep that in mind with regards to anything. Also I use a good speakers in my quad and a powerful peavy power amp (which is actually for powering monitors on a PA I think). All these thing contribute to getting the most out of the V-Amp. |
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Sound quality is INSANE! as other reviewers have mentioned,.. what am I missing, it surely cannot be this good for the $. It is, and try recording with it using the digital out. What a sound! After retiring my old ADA mp-2 to my studio, my plan was to use the v-amp live and the ada for recording tracks. Believe me, it wasn't long before I purchase a second unit to go just in my studio setup. |
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As mentioned, been using it live for just over a year now. Not one prob. Was worried because the manual said to allow for air around the unit while in use, but I've never had any probs at all with over heating. It sits right above my power amp in a 4 space skb, power amp takes up 2 spots. |
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For versatility and usability this unit has it all. The sounds speak for them selves. I bought Rack mount version after hearing a guy trying out the combo in a shop. From clean to Blues to rock to metal, it wont dissapoint. |
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Review by
slaubhan on Mar 9, 2005
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Purchased from Musicians Friend for $169
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For the price, this unit has a ton of features. 32 amp models and 15 cabinet simulations for all kinds of combinations to get just the perfect tone you are looking for. 16 stereo effects, tuner, rackmountable and 125 memory locations for storing presets. Headphone output that is very nice to have when practicing and you don't want to keep everyone in the house awake, also requires no amp when using headphones. Only weak point is the wah-wah. It just doesn't work very good, but that most likely won't be the selling point for anyone. Provides a nice clean signal with no noticeable distortion. |
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You can certainly use a combination of effects and amp/cab simulations to reach the desired sound you are trying to acheive. I can't really compare to anything else, because this is my first multi-effects processor and I bought it based on user reviews, features and price. Also, I don't own the midi footpedal board, so I can't say whether or not the presets are easily accessible from it. It does take some time to build a preset. The presets that come with it are pretty much worthless with the exception of a few that sound good, so plan on spending some time tweaking them to your liking. |
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The sound quality is great, especially for the price paid. This unit could be used for professional studio work. |
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This unit is very reliable. It is built tough and should certainly be able to withstand the elements of performing live. I bought it for studio work though. |
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As I have stated previously, for the price, this is an exceptional unit if you are looking for a good rackmountable effects processor to add to your home studio and don't want to spend a bunch of money. |
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