Any musician will tell you there's finding the right sound and then there's finding "just" the right sound. Bassists are of the same cloth and anything that can complete the journey to that point all the more quickly is sure to be welcome technology. Tailoring your sound to match the song or your instincts without extensive trial and error is a golden convenience.
Behringer's V AMP pro bass amplifier modeler is a means to that end. Being able to achieve specific and varying dynamics within a set is a challenge for most players, but this unit will undoubtedly be an aid in that regard. The key is being able to "dial up" those sound dynamics with confidence and progress with the set.
The V AMP isn't your run of the mill amp modeler. It features extensive MIDI and digital connectivity and lives up to the billing as a top-notch tone toolbox for bassists. Between a choice of 32 classic amps, 23 legendary speaker cabinets and 16 killer effect models you're nearly certain to find the hybrid that suits you perfectly. Add noise gate, compressor, digital reverb and delay and a host of modulation effects and you've got quite the arsenal at your disposal.
Found a setting that works for you? Great - feel free to do it again and again as the V AMP features 125 preset memory locations. They are divided into 25 banks of 5 presets each. Should you wish to have a taste of what the pros like, you also can choose between presets selected by renowned bassists Alphonso Johnson, Ken Taylor and Helmut Hattler. Post DSP inserts allow further and extensive customization by allowing connection of external effects.
The Behringer V AMP is a powerhouse in the studio or live. When confronting the masses, the V AMP includes an auto-chromatic tuner and stereo 1/4 inch line outputs that operate with master volume control for live use as a guitar pre-amp. Alternatively, when you're putting your stuff down on record this unit has a wealth of helpful features. From an extremely low-noise instrument input that provides maximum signal integrity to balanced XLR outs and 15 rear panel connectors for unlimited routing, you're going to be kept in good stead. Lastly, a pre-DSP send/return for dry recording and / or wet monitoring is yet another benefit.
Some consumers have lamented that Behringer does not a midi foot controller with the unit, although a foot remote is available separately. Further, it has been suggested that some advanced effects combinations are difficult to access without traditional MIDI gear. Certain reviews claim some of the effects have a very limited field of editing capacity. However, consensus seems to be that with growing proficiency with the unit one can usually come to some acceptable mix for their music.
There's no debate the Behringer V AMP Pro offers nearly as much as what is included with competitor's higher-priced models. What sways many here, particularly if you're a working guy or gal, is the price. Add the units rugged and durable console construction and full circuit protection and this one's a deal worth considering.
Friday, December 18, 2009
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