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"Good enough for the recording studio." submitted January 16, 2005

By a customer from hotmail.com

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Musical Background: Recording Engineer, Touring musician

Music Style: All.

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Sound: Used in Pro-Studio environment. All the bands I record compliment the sound. We still mic the marshalls and fenders in the studio but this as a second trackover adds depth and perspective to the sound. The sounds are amazing - FULLY configurable to your hearts desire. I was absolutely impressed. The cheapest item in the studio and it ROCKS! Feature: I think the features are fine. Would prefer an LCD like the PODs but for 500bux less I can live with it. Face it - these are digital and all sound the same. Quality: If it were a little thicker Aluminum I would give a 10. But honestly I dont see this getting hurt. It aint plastic. Value: I have a lot of their products - the MOST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK sold me every time. I dont have millions of dollars to throw away. I run a recording studio as my buisness so money is a factor. And getting as many kewl things for as little as possible lets my users have their choice of sounds and I get more selections with spending less. Manufacturer Support: Called them before on OTHER products. They are polite and get the job done... what more do you want. The Wow Factor: I would like more a digital look - LCD panel like POD. I wish their were some real preamp tubes in there as well. Overall: I have lots of cash and bought just about everything out there. This is definitely one of the better items in the studio. Sure my 72Fender and 82Marshall sound great but... they only give 1 sound. More creative freedom with this box. I mean... do you really want to practice in front of a 100watt marshall cranked to 10 before it starts sounding RIGHT or... plug in some headphones and use a V-AMP while saving your EARS!!

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"great value...but be prepared to work for your perfect tone..." submitted March 15, 2009

By a customer from yahoo.com

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Musical Background: professional musician

Music Style: alternative hardcore christian rock

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Sound: After working with endless numbers of tube amps (Mesa Boogie in particular), i got sick of replacing tubes...the maintenance on the v-amp is fantastic...i am also running several other pieces with it in my rack to further enhance the sound however, but for most users, it would be ready right out of the box... Feature: too many effects that seem inconsequential...if Behringer made a v-amp without the effects and just focused on amp modeling, i would buy 2...one for my live rig and a backup for home use...the tuner is not very good, i use a korg rack mount instead... Ease of Use: once you get the switches and button configurations down, it's fine... Quality: my first v-amp pro broke (no idea how...it sits in a rack...)my second one had two knobs break off the pots at a show...again, no idea how...i turned around after sound check and they were gone... Value: i got rid of a $1500 tube amp and think my sound is a lot better now...dollar for dollar, simply amazing! Manufacturer Support: no idea...i've never contacted them... The Wow Factor: it is pretty ugly...not a fan of the blue...it would look less out of place in my rack if it were black or silver faced...though i can't say the color is bad either...it does clash with my purple PRS... Overall: If you want a a great sound, plan on investing time into the unit to dial it in, but overall, it is worth every penny...i've owned Boogies and Marshals as well as Peavey and VOX...i gave my P.O.D. to a buddy once i picked this up...it's the only sound i've truly been satisfied with...i'm a guitar player for a currently touring band with multiple studio releases and i've had major recording studios laugh at me when i've shown up with my rack that features a v-amp, but once they heard it, they shut up quick...

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"One of the best amp sims out there" submitted January 29, 2005

By a customer from comcast.net

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Musical Background: Full time producer/Sound Engineer

Music Style: all

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Sound: I find this to be just about the best that you can get. I sold my Line 6 POD after getting it. I use this with the Behringer FCB1010 and am quite happy. Feature: I wish it had a bit more in the way of FX chaining. But I'm one of the people who likes to run 7 FX in a chain for his guitar. What it doesn't allow for I can easily add later with vst's. Quality: Very well made. I would be comfortable dropping it a couple of times. Value: Definetly a "Best Buy" Manufacturer Support: I rated this the best because I have over 15 pieces of Behringer gear and have never had to use their support. Must be a good company then.

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"YOU DON'T HAVE $150? Quit surfing and get a job!" submitted October 6, 2005

By a customer from musician.net

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Musical Background: Semi-pro player

Music Style: Country, Rock

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Sound: It's not a tube amp mic'd by a professional in a large studio room. I can tell the difference, I think. But I've been fooled before. You might be too! Most guitar players have two or three sounds that they are craving, and you should be able to get pretty close with this unit. If you play a lot of covers, you could literally sequence your whole show with the midi options available. Feature: An awful lot of ins and outs for $150 bucks. Most of the effects that guitarists expect. Lots of pretty lights, and the coolest blue faceplate, real eye candy. Would like an attenuator to turn down the lights a bit. Quality: No problems with noise, RF, or finish. Knobs are plastic but travel 360 degrees, so you shouldn't be breaking pots. Sturdy metal box which really should be rack-mounted, providing even more protection. Value: Someone else said it, it's a lousy $150 bucks. If it were made 30 years ago it would be $10,000. Are other modelers better? Who cares, buy them too! Get a whole rack full of them! Still cheaper than buying just one of the amps they are designed to emulate. Manufacturer Support: Have no experience with support, but I assume it would be a little difficult, as Behringer isn't in the US. Just try calling anywhere for support for anything though, usually it sucks, so I'll give the Uli a break here. The Wow Factor: It was more practical than the J-station because it's rackmountable, it's prettier cause it's blue, it has a pretty nice foot pedal controller available for cheap. Overall: I would buy another cause I'm a gear slut who likes sexy knobs and pretty lights, and gadgets that come with software and can be expanded and foot controlled. This product has all that for under $350 (with FCB1010)!

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"Superb Product" submitted April 13, 2004

By a customer from yahoo.com

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Music Style: Hard Rock/Metal

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Sound: Very nice sound quality. Doesn't sound fake like Line6 modeling amps. Feature: 125 presets to start you off and with the amount of options, the possibilities are endless. Quality: Built like a tank. I'd gig with this no problem and with no need for a backup. Value: Best bang for your buck at $200. Manufacturer Support: I emailed Behringer's customer support with questions before buying the V-Amp Pro and they replied right away and helped me with everything I needed. The Wow Factor: For someone looking to get a modeling amplifier with tons of effects and options, they should look no further. High quality modeling comparable to preamps three times the cost. Overall: I plan on keeping this baby for a long time. It is everything and more than I wanted and for the price, you just can't beat it.

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"V-Amp Pro - just amazing." submitted June 21, 2005

By a customer from bangmusic.co.za

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Musical Background: Engineer / Producer

Music Style: Rock, Alternative, Jazz, Adult Contemp.

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Sound: This sounds amazing. Much better than any Boss GT and much, much better than the far more expensive Line 6 PODs. I use it in the studio on almost every guitar track I record. Sounds amazing when you add some warmth from a valve compressor. Feature: Should have an acoustic simulator. An LCD screen will also be nice.... Quality: Very good. Value: The best value for better results. Why pay more for Line 6, Boss, Marshall? Used most and love the V Amp the most. Manufacturer Support: Never had to use it. Overall: Can't say much more. Get to a store near you and listen for your self. You will be amazed.

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"A serious contender" submitted April 24, 2004

By a customer from coolriifs1.plus.com

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Music Style: Rock,Blues,Funk,Jazz,Country etc

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Sound: As far as sounds go the V amp pro is very very impressive,but dont go by first impressions because the preset sounds are mostly IMO dreadful. Download the new editor from Behringer and then see what this beast can achieve. I use Cubase SX 2.0 In my studio so some of my recording is straight into a P.C and the V amp sounds great, but be careful when connecting it up to your backline amp cos it needs tweaking somewhat but you will with perseverence get that killer sound that you were looking for. I use mine through a Marshall JCM 5223 and its great to have different amp emulations e.g a Fender twin etc even a JTM and then have one of my patches on a clean bypass so that I can use the true tone of my Marshall as and when needed. Feature: The lights on the unit are great and look supurb as well as being very practical especially if your in a dark area when gigging. I use a FB1010 midi controller with the unit and find it very good indeed apart from the delay between patch changes but I`ll get used to that.The wah sounds quite nice when using the expression pedals of the FB1010 and has plenty of range in comparison to my Jim dunlop,but doesnt have as much body to the sound as the dunlop. I feel a few Bass amps would`nt have gone amiss like my Johnson had but there is a valve emulation which would warm up a Bass guitar. It has just about every conceivable connection which is a huge plus especially in a studio enviroment. It would have been nice to have had a simple pedal included like the vamp 2 but then again that all boils down to cost and this unit isnt expensive. Quality: The finish on the Vamp Pro is fantastic and the colour is far better than the pics that you see, its darker and in a brushed steel/aluminium finish (lovely). The Pro has an on/off button unlike its cheaper brother and also shows off with a little light show when powered up (a nice touch). It gives the impression that its built to last and looks awesome. Value: The best and it will give the more expessive units a real run for there money. Manufacturer Support: I havent had to deal with the company as yet with this so I cant pass comment. I did register on line once for another of there products and I got a notification quick enough though. The Wow Factor: Ive got it and its a tool, buts its a sexy piece of kit and well designed especially the lights,cos they even move when yer editing it via midi off your computer,very Star trek. Overall: The Vamp pro has huge potential and has to be IMO the best product of its kind as far as the price goes. I owned a Johnson J station previously which was an awesome piece of kit but unfortunatly it didnt support windows xp for its editing software. I expect to keep this product for some time.

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"A much better than average Behringer product" submitted April 7, 2006

By a customer from chartermi.net

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Musical Background: home recording

Music Style: all types

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Sound: I very nice sounding unit. I rarely use effects most of them gather dust. But I must confess this one has some nice sounds I can actually use. I noticed definite improvemnts on signal at the mixer it seems to act as a line balancer. Feature: You can use it as is out of the box or if you want you can hook it up to a midi and program to your hearts content Ease of Use: Better documentation than most Behringer products. Quality: Looks very durable and solid. Not nearly as cheap as many of their other products Manufacturer Support: While I've never had a single problem with any of my 8 Behringer products. I've never received a single response from any questions regarding their product other computer generated respones to registration.

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Behringer V-Amp Pro FX Customer Review submitted September 9, 2003

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Sound: Sound is incredibly accurate, whether clean or overdriven. Feature: Only missing an acoustic simulator, then it would be perfect.

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"170 bucks? Are you kidding me?" submitted July 25, 2008

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Sound: This replaced my Holy Grail, GV-2, DS-1 and another Digitech distortion pedal. I like the effects better than the Line 6, the reverb is better than the Electroharmonix, and the ability to fine tune the distortion is far superior to any other pedal I've tried. I play a Washburn through a Blackheart head and Budda cab and I've finally found the sound I've been searching for. Feature: I wish it had an LCD, but it's loaded with pretty much everything I'll need to play just about anything. Ease of Use: I'm still trying to master all of the effects and settings. There is a lot to learn. But basic operation is strait forward. Quality: I like the durable case and the 360 degree knobs. It's built well. Value: I spent as much on a Holy Grail and daisy chain power supply as I did on this thing. For the price of 2 decent pedals, you can have nearly every effect out there. Since most of us only used some of those effects for 1 or 2 songs, it's crazy to buy dedicated pedals for each one. Overall: For the price, this thing can't be beat. Stop wasting time trying out every make of pedal for every different effect out there, and try this. If you can find even 2 sounds that you like, you've basically covered the price.

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"Amp modeler review" submitted November 16, 2006

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Musical Background: Active Musician

Music Style: Rock

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Sound: Sound quality is great. I have other pro gear. I think this does a fine job of emulation, as it sits in my recording chain. You might even record directly from it into a DAW. Very clean and direct. Even on heavy crunch tones there are no awful feedback sounds. Feature: Everything you would need to fine tune a guitar amp. Some of the dials and buttons have secondary features. The presets to me were fantastic, but it's a matter of taste. I especially like the rectified presets. Ease of Use: After thumbing through the manual, I was able to easily understand the layout of the console. I'm sure are other secrets to be discovered, such as the downloadable patches and use of the midi features. Quality: Well built,looks in great in the rack unit with all the other gear. Nice lights, not because of looks but also function, the light index moves accross the rotary dial and provides good visual refrence in the dark. The rotary dials are pleasant. Value: For the money it is quality gear. Overall: Better that having to replace tubes and eardrums.

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"After extensive research, this is the unit to buy! I cannot see how anyone would ever be disapointed with the V-amp Pro. I know" submitted May 7, 2004

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Music Style: Classic/Southern Rock

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Sound: For clarity, precise sound replication, and in your face cut through tone, it would be hard to beat this unit. With the arsenal of sounds and the ability to add unlimitted sounds, it rules over the typical tube amp/stomp box configurations. You will not be disappointed with the sound, I have been playing many years, and for me, this is it. I can replicate just about any sound out there. You also have the advantage of using custom sounds created by folks just like yourself and I which are located on the Behringer site under the V-tone library section for free. One note to relish, I connected the V-amp pro to my Carvin tube 100 amp, and when you play, if you pick the strings lightly you get the smooth sound like you would expect, but if you dig into the string(s), the attack/dynamics is simply amazing. Totally awesome. Feature: Behringer thought of everything. I mainly will use the unit for live gigs, utilizing the Digital out for the PA and analog out for my guitar rig. But eventually I will use the unit for recording. The brochure lays out the array of features. Quality: I have played though many amps in my day, tube, solid state, and I have to admit, this is one of the most impressive units of have come across. I have done my research for about 10 months, on modeling amps, carvin, and everything in between, logged many hours in the local music stores playing through their equipment. This thing is built like a tank, the finish is very professional, very well laid out, I think it is very road worthy, and don't expect to have any problems being mounted in my SKB box. Value: Like I said, I have researched many amps, be it tube or modeling, and by far this unit wins hands down, price, features, quality, ease of use, and sound, the later being the selling point. I belive I have made the best selection I could of made. Manufacturer Support: An 8 only because I have not had a need to contact Behringer, but I must say, there is alot of literature out there to get you going. There should be a selection of N/A for this Support section if you have not used Behringer's support. The Wow Factor: The aesthetics are remarkable, very modern, professional looking, and built to last. The features are laid out logically, easy to see and the talk of guitar player in the audience, I get comments about it all the time when playing out about the rich tone and in your face sound as well has how it looks in my rack. Good Job! Overall: My last rig, Carvin Quad-X/Tube 100 lasted me 10 years. So I suspect that this amp will last me a long time. With the ability to upload different sounds, I don't see this unit being outdated anytime soon. It has the sound, the features and ease of use, that I am looking for. If it were lost or stolen, I would probably replace it with another.

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Behringer V-Amp Pro FX Customer Review submitted September 24, 2003

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Sound: Bought one, but brought it back. I hate midi foot contollers - all I wanted was three or four sounds live with a simple footswitch. (Like with my Line 6 Pod). Value: Still a great deal for the price for half the price of the rackmount POD. Manufacturer Support: I emailed Behringer a couple of times about this and two other products - never heard a thing back.

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Behringer V-Amp Pro FX Customer Review submitted August 31, 2006

By a customer from guitarv.com

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Musical Background: 20 yrs+ of playing

Music Style: jazz, fusion & brazilian

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Sound: All sounds are pretty sucky. It seems like them all are hard eq to high frequencies. It's like you are playing on a cheap guitar with a cheap amp with the mid & high freq all the way to 10. I bought also ToneLab and it's so much better. Clean sounds never mind, you get any. Even if you drop the gain all the way down it still distorts. Feature: pre-sets suck Ease of Use: I couldn't find a way to turn the unit in plain mode (sounds like what it is currently selected). You always have to get a pre-set and tweak the knobs--pain in the ass! Quality: case looks clean but the knobs are awefully cheap. Manufacturer Support: didn't use.

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Behringer V-Amp Pro Guitar Amp Modeling Processor

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"Good enough for the recording studio." submitted January 16, 2005

"great value...but be prepared to work for your perfect tone..." submitted March 15, 2009

"One of the best amp sims out there" submitted January 29, 2005

"YOU DON'T HAVE $150? Quit surfing and get a job!" submitted October 6, 2005

"Superb Product" submitted April 13, 2004

"V-Amp Pro - just amazing." submitted June 21, 2005

"A serious contender" submitted April 24, 2004

"A much better than average Behringer product" submitted April 7, 2006

Behringer V-Amp Pro FX Customer Review submitted September 9, 2003

"170 bucks? Are you kidding me?" submitted July 25, 2008

"Amp modeler review" submitted November 16, 2006

"After extensive research, this is the unit to buy! I cannot see how anyone would ever be disapointed with the V-amp Pro. I know" submitted May 7, 2004

Behringer V-Amp Pro FX Customer Review submitted September 24, 2003

Behringer V-Amp Pro FX Customer Review submitted August 31, 2006