I cant find anything else quite like it for the $..... I keep looking at the website for the 2x12 150 watt version of this. If it disappeared, I would buy another immediately. If they could put a bit more volume in the clean models it would be welcome.

Sound
The V-ampire is an Excellent value. I have used it gigging for the last 4 years. It takes a LONG time to get this thing where it is at, but it is worth it. Some of what I have learned, Run it in L2, turn off the cab models. The software to set it up is a must. Within the software it is easy to manipulate the drive,noise gate etc. which is almost impossible without it. Almost any sound can be emulated. It is powerful on its own. Last gig, the other guitarist told me I was too loud. He plays a tsl 100 & the bassist uses an SVT. The clean sounds are weaker than the overdriven ones but can be suppliented with the compressor. If the job is larger than about 200 people it needs to be miced. I do not like the way the direct outs sound live through the PA.although they are not bad for recording.

Features
It is absolutely necessary to have the midi controller to access presets in live situations. The wah filter characteristics are too wide & make a bad wah sound. The volume pedal is great to control dynamics. I wish there was a 2x12 version of this thing. I can't for the life of me figure why Behringer did not do this. I want a portable, (read no 4x12 cab)… read more setup. It could use just a bit more coverage power & 2x12 speakers to be perfection.

Ease of Use
This is a digital modeling amp & the learning curve was long, but if one cares to take the time by reading the manual a few times, go to user groups and spend a lot of time with it, it will be worth the effort. I have about 8 amps that are heavy, one trick ponies that require all kinds of outboard stuff to get a palate of tones. This is one 48 Lb self contained unit that does it all. At $250 I dont know how they do it.

Quality
I have been gigging this amp for 4 years running it at 2/3 to 3/4 volume. The only problem was a cmos battery that went dead (lost all the settings) It has been bulletproof, but i take care of it. The pots, (more accurately "encoders") have plastic shafts & will easily break so i built a 1/8" plywood cover. problem solved. It still looks & works like new.

Value
Compared to the competition this was a no brainer. In all fairness I'm using the competitions modeling guitar, but for the amp I think It is the best value presently. The amp & controller are priced much less than the competition.

Manufacturer Support
I needed a firmware update for the foot controller FCB1010 to make it work properly. Behringer was friendly & fast with a new chip & it has worked flawlessly since. How often does that happen any more.

The Wow Factor
It looks nice, but i wish they would take the "ear" off their logo. Playing a Marshall is like driving a corvette, but then playing this V-Ampire sounds way more like the cover material we are trying to create. Forget about status symbols & be concerned with the way it sounds. This is so well done I believe all the amp companies will have an offering similar to it in short order. It is the future..now.

Musical Background:
gigging musician

Musical Style:
rock, classic, heavy, modern read less