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!

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.

If it were a little thicker Aluminum I would give a 10. But honestly I dont see this getting hurt. It aint plastic.

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.

Called them before on OTHER products. They are polite and get the job done... what more do you want.

I would like more a digital look - LCD panel like POD. I wish their were some real preamp tubes in there as well.

Recording Engineer, Touring musician

All.

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...

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...

once you get the switches and button configurations down, it's fine...

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...

i got rid of a $1500 tube amp and think my sound is a lot better now...dollar for dollar, simply amazing!

no idea...i've never contacted them...

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...

professional musician

alternative hardcore christian rock

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Semi-pro player

Country, Rock

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.

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.

Very well made. I would be comfortable dropping it a couple of times.

Definetly a "Best Buy"

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.

Full time producer/Sound Engineer

all

Very nice sound quality. Doesn't sound fake like Line6 modeling amps.

125 presets to start you off and with the amount of options, the possibilities are endless.

Built like a tank. I'd gig with this no problem and with no need for a backup.

Best bang for your buck at $200.

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.

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.

Hard Rock/Metal

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.

Should have an acoustic simulator. An LCD screen will also be nice....

Very good.

The best value for better results. Why pay more for Line 6, Boss, Marshall? Used most and love the V Amp the most.

Never had to use it.

Engineer / Producer

Rock, Alternative, Jazz, Adult Contemp.

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.

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.

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.

The best and it will give the more expessive units a real run for there money.

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.

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.

Rock,Blues,Funk,Jazz,Country etc

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.

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

Better documentation than most Behringer products.

Looks very durable and solid. Not nearly as cheap as many of their other products

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.

home recording

all types

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.

I wish it had an LCD, but it's loaded with pretty much everything I'll need to play just about anything.

I'm still trying to master all of the effects and settings. There is a lot to learn. But basic operation is strait forward.

I like the durable case and the 360 degree knobs. It's built well.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For the money it is quality gear.

Active Musician

Rock

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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!

Classic/Southern Rock

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.

pre-sets suck

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!

case looks clean but the knobs are awefully cheap.

didn't use.

20 yrs+ of playing

jazz, fusion & brazilian

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).

Still a great deal for the price for half the price of the rackmount POD.

I emailed Behringer a couple of times about this and two other products - never heard a thing back.

Sound is incredibly accurate, whether clean or overdriven.

Only missing an acoustic simulator, then it would be perfect.