Peavey Vypyr VIP-3 Guitar Combo Amplifier

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An assortment of amp models, effects pedals, instrument models, inputs and outputs, and an on-board looper make this 100-watt amp a tonal chameleon.

Once again Peavey Electronics revolutionizes the modeling amp industry. Introducing the world's first Variable Instrument Performance amplifier, the VYPYR VIP-3. The world's first amp that contains Bass guitar, Acoustic guitar and Electric guitar amplifier models. Now for the first time ever using our Variable Instrument Input a single amp can provide amplification for a variety of instrument types. Not only does the amplifier morph from a bass amp to an acoustic amp, to an electric amp. It also, for the first time ever in an amplifier in this category, allows the electric guitar player access to instrument models as well.

See the VYPYR VIP-3 in action with this video from Peavey:


Using appropriate technology, Peavey uses a combination of powerful 32-bit, floating point SHARC processors and patented Transtube analog circuitry to create the best sounding modeling amplifiers available. Nothing sounds as good as a VYPYR. All VYPYR effects, amp models and parameter controls can be accessed via the amp itself, with no need to hook the amplifier to a computer. Peavey's WYSIWYG control surface quickly allows the user the ability to see and adjust the control position, no guessing where the control is supposed to be, or having to manually move it to where it should be preset to preset.

VYPYRs USB bi-directional data and audio port provides and easy way to record, and or connect to our VYPYR software and store presets, get lessons, and practice to backing tracks while connected to read more your computer. All of the revolutionary features from the original VYPYR series now even better. More power, more effects, more amp models, Variable Instrument Input, instrument models, and more make this the ultimate amplifier.

Features:

- 100 Watts
- One 12" Custom voiced modeling speaker
- Patented TransTube(R) technology
- PowerSponge 100 Watt to 1 Watt variable power
- 112 Acoustically ported semiclosed back
- Over 400 amp accessible presets
- LCD Display for quick preset, model and effect selection
- 10 instrument models including Acoustic guitar simulators, 12 String guitar model, Mandolin model, 7 String model, Baritone Model, Resonator model, Electric Violin, Bass guitar models
- Enhanced chromatic tuner
- 12 Amp accessible stompbox models plus delay reverb and wah (with optional Sanpera)
- 36 on board amp models
- 6 bass amp models
- 6 acoustic amp models
- WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) controls
- On-board looper (with optional Sanpera I or II)
- Amp accessible real time dual parameter controls
- Amp accessible global reverb and delay
- 26 Total on-board amp accessible effects.
- Tap Tempo
- Bi-directional USB - Data - Midi - Audio record out
- Studio quality headphone out
- Aux/MP3/CD input
- Up to 5 effects simultaneously (with optional Sanpera I or II)
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- 100 Watts
- One 12" Custom voiced modeling speaker
- Patented TransTube(R) technology
- PowerSponge 100 Watt to 1 Watt variable power
- 112 Acoustically ported semiclosed back
- Over 400 amp accessible presets
- LCD Display for quick preset, model and effect selection
- 10 instrument models including Acoustic guitar simulators, 12 String guitar model, Mandolin model, 7 String model, Baritone Model, Resonator model, Electric Violin, Bass guitar models
- Enhanced chromatic tuner
- 12 Amp accessible stompbox models plus delay reverb and wah (with optional Sanpera)
- 36 on board amp models
- 6 bass amp models
- 6 acoustic amp models
- WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) controls
- On-board looper (with optional Sanpera I or II)
- Amp accessible real time dual parameter controls
- Amp accessible global reverb and delay
- 26 Total on-board amp accessible effects.
- Tap Tempo
- Bi-directional USB - Data - Midi - Audio record out
- Studio quality headphone out
- Aux/MP3/CD input
- Up to 5 effects simultaneously (with optional Sanpera I or II)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 877-732-8391
Email: customerservice@peavey.com
Web: https://peavey.com/c/Contact-Us

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (5 ratings)
Submitted March 21, 2016 by Scott Hutchins in Wilmington, NC

"Modeling Beast!"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Fist off, the analog modeling of the 6505 and 6534 amps are spot on and sound enormous! I was very skeptical until a friend got a VIP 1 and I got to hear it. A month later I bought the VIP 3 from zZounds when my Randall tube combo bit the dust. You must have the Sanpera 2 in order to get the most out of this amp, but there really does almost anything you need. The only downsides that I find with the amp is (1) the encoder knobs do not feel very sturdy so be careful with them and (2) the effects do not have a level control, but with that said, the effects are set at a good overall level and sound good with cleans yet don't sound bad with a heavy gain sound as some can. Another feature that is awesome is the power soak. Again I was skeptical as to whether this feature would work as I hoped but it does. It gives the volume much more play at low volumes but you can make it VERY loud when needed. Enjoy!

Musical Background:

Have been playing guitar since the early to mid 80's. Jam at home these days.

Musical Style:

mostly metal with a bit of prog rock/metal also
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