Im using a line 6 original pod, a digitech rp3500, and a behringer vamp 3. Behringer v amp pro and windows 7 hi all by chance is there any one else here using a v amp pro in a windows 7 setup. Behringer claims the models on the vamp 3 have been improved. Difference between amps and volts compare the difference. Looking for logic in behringer x vamp lx1 default presets. I have no idea how a real soldano sounds thoroughly, an engl savage beast or a mesa triple rectifier, and indeed i do not care. Common examples of guitar modelers used with the fcb1010 are line 6 pod gear and behringer vamp units. Button 1 might be a clean guitar sound and button 2 overdrivedistortion. Behringer vamp pro amp modelling and fx presets jam jdsc.
The actual speakers modeled in the hiway cab are fane 12287, which i cannot find any clips of or detailed comparison to speakers im more familiar with. If a lack of money and floor space is all thats been standing between you and a home recording studio full of the finest vintage guitar amps and effects pedals, get ready to love the behringer v amp 3 multieffects processor. Ive never used the vamp, but i do have a behringer amp with modeling. Common examples of guitar modelers used with the fcb1010 are line 6 pod gear and behringer v amp units. In certain ways, they were ahead of their time, and despite the packmentality dissing behringer just because, when i was a traveling pro ive used several of their products for many years and literally several thousands performances without any fail whatsoever. Live mode 1 is the best choice for running the outputs directly to the mixer, because it applies amp and speaker simulation, effects and an additional 3band eq. I have had my system working with the v amp editor software in the past for saving presets but i have now run in to problems. I just hope the amps improve to include some more high gain stuff. When behringer became music group, they scrapped the vamp series altogether, im afraid. All controls and connectors will be explained in store key. The vamp 3 will automatically turn on and resume the previously selected preset. A better screen would be appreciated, but after some training it becomes easy. This powerful and versatile guitar preamp is the latest in the line of acclaimed vamp series processors, adding 4 new amp models over its predecessor, the vamp 2. It is intended to be a free replacement for the proprietary zero.
It would be very difficult to tell the difference between a recording between the v ampires brit higain patch and a real marshall. Nov 16, 2009 i luv my v amp 2, i hope they come out with a firmware upgrade for it to match that of the v amp 3. I use it in virtually all my singleamp patches now, replacing the tread v30 and greenbacks 4x12s i. The default setting for the rp355 is the jcm900, stack, so i switched it to. A typical guitar rig will involve 4 main possible distortion stages stomp box, pre amp, power amp, and speaker, and you generally use one as your main. Power sources are often labeled by how many volts it has while you can only get the number of amps when you apply the power source to a circuit. The vtone is analog whereas im sure the vamp is 100% digital. After 3 months of side by side use, i sold it and kept the helix. The vamp pro provides exactly the same amp, speaker and effect facilities as the vamp 2, where patches may be stored in 125 preset locations arranged as 25 banks of five which come filled with factory settings that can be changed or replaced if required. Behringer includes dual footswitch, ac adapter, and carrying bag with the vamp 2. No amp this model has no preamp or power amp model. Most batteries have a fixed voltage but their amperage varies with.
Nextgeneration virtual guitar amplifier with usb audio interface and energyxt2. Behringer offers additional presets and downloadable v amp editor software on its website. The v ampire is fine for practice situations but it will need help on stage. The x vamp is a floorbased unit not only featuring the best vamp models of some of the speakeramp settings are terrible but this is down to my personal. Start by selecting a preset, then making any changes you wish. Stellar on stage the vamp 3 has three live configurations. The vamp 2 is simple to operate with dedicated controls for all essential settings. At the beginning it is not easy, there are many knobs that can confuse. In studio mode 2 s2, the vamp 3 sends a signal with amp and speaker simulation, but only the right output has effects.
It is intended to be a free replacement for the proprietary zerocost software behringer distributes. The v tone is analog whereas im sure the v amp is 100% digital. The manual is no help, am i supposed to use the effects loop. Live 3 provides a left output with no cabinet simulation but with global eq for. Line 6 pod, digitech rp355, behringer vamp 3, marshall. Free v amp is a free software project which acts as a midi controller for the behringer v amp 2 guitar amplifier. I have been using amp modeling gear for years, from the lowly behringer v amp 2 to the line 6 pod x3i took a pass on the hd series line 6 rushed it out there door with huge issues, both hardware and software, plus they threw us metal guitarists under the bus to feature lots of booteek amps that only rich lawyerwannabe bluesmen even. You can either record both left and right outputs to separate tracks, or record the dry left output while monitoring the right output. Live mode 2 allows you to run the vamp 3 into the fx return inputs of 2 different amps. But what pedal goes along with the vamp to get the wah. Dec 09, 2016 i did do the same with the hd500x replaced an me70 that i also researched, and that replaced a behringer v amp. Line 6 pod x3, tech 21 vt bass, and the behringer bass v amp. I belong to the vamp yahoo group, and from emails that have been sent there, it seems the editor software at for the vamp 2 doesnt work with the vamp 3.
Behringer vamp pro and windows 7 hi all by chance is there any one else here using a vamp pro in a windows 7 setup. Place x v amp on a flat, stable surface and move the wide end of the expression pedal upward to the point where you want its upper limit of control to be normally its highest position. I dont think there is any editor software specifically for the vamp 3 yet. I belong to the v amp yahoo group, and from emails that have been sent there, it seems the editor software at for the vamp 2 doesnt work with the vamp 3. Anyway, just wanted to say im happy with my berry modeling. Dont know if its the same, in fact im sure its not, but my behringer amp has v tone modeling and i really love it. A common use is to press a numbered button the fcb1010 and have your guitar modeler change to another sound preset sometimes referred to as a patch. Spider v series model list spider v line 6 community. My setup is windows 7 64 sonar producer x1d with a vs 700 system. It would be very difficult to tell the difference between a recording between the vampires brit higain patch and a real marshall. Im looking for some good presets for the vamp 3, because im not king of the world when it comes to settings. On the site they say something about externatl wah. Clean sound i use clean vamp with more mid and bass, gain about half way, lots of reverb little compression lots of volume those are my 2 main presets.
I use only a small handful of the v amp bass models, with a touch of compression, zero effects, and the builtin tuner. Free vamp is a free software project which acts as a midi controller for the behringer vamp 2 guitar amplifier. It is surprisingly good, even while playing through a. Adjusts the overall output to the phones and line out. Sep 21, 2017 for me, line 6 modellers worthy of consideration start with the helix lt and i wouldnt ever consider the hdpod etc series. Behringer vamp 3 operatingsafety instructions manual pdf.
The vamp 3 gives you flanger, chorus, reverb, delay and 12 other beautiful digital effects to apply to your sound. To adjust parameters, you can rhythmically press the tap button to alter delay times or lfo speeds, or hold it down and twist the effects control to access feedback or depth settings. For me, line 6 modellers worthy of consideration start with the helix lt and i wouldnt ever consider the hdpod etc series. In any case, i am currently in love with this cab model. Place x vamp on a flat, stable surface and move the wide end of the expression pedal upward to the point where you want its upper limit of control to be normally its highest position. Thus it is clear that voltage is the product of the amount of current flowing in a body and its resistance or in other words, current amps is the voltage divided by the resistance of the body. Ultraflexible modeling ampmultieffects processor with integrated. The behringer vamp 3 is your most direct route to a huge variety of amp and effects tones without having to sell the stuff you already own and. When behringer became music group, they scrapped the v amp series altogether, im afraid. My setup is windows 7 64 sonar producer x1d with a vs700 system. The presets on the x v amp are saved using the in this chapter, we will describe different control elements of your x v amp. Fake chibson vs real gibson can you tell the difference between.
Paddy radically improves the workflow in lightroom 3. The v ampires 2x60 transistor amp cannot match the raw power of a 100w marshall tube amp. The sound works well with my rig as i use a power amp to power my speaker boxes a 15wtweeter and 18 on stage. The vamp is right up there with the other units as far as good svt tones and it offers other quality amp models as well. I went through some of the presets and found one close to the sound i was looking for. Im looking for some good presets for the v amp 3, because im not king of the world when it comes to settings. I use only a small handful of the vamp bass models, with a touch of compression, zero effects, and the builtin tuner. The vamp 2 you have purchased is the revised version of the vampa stateoftheart virtual guitar amplifier that has set new standards. Then i purchased the vamp pro, which offered a more professional and connection range. Behringer includes dual footswitch, ac adapter, and carrying bag with the v amp 2. Line 6 pod x3 pro roland vg99 behringer vamp pro art sgx2000 express. I have also owned the line 6 bass pod and find the bass v amp pro more user friendly. I have had my system working with the vamp editor software in the past for saving presets but i have now run in to problems.
A typical guitar rig will involve 4 main possible distortion stages stomp box, preamp, power amp, and speaker, and you generally use one as your main. Nextgeneration virtual guitar amplifier with usb audio. My experience with multifx units indicates that presets tend to be set up to give a selection of the. Volt is the unit that measures voltage while amps is the unit for current. It is now outdated, ive never had the opportunity to test or to hear the vamp 2 nor 3. I started to compare a bit the amp modelling units im currently owning, which are. If i wanted a lower priced line 6 product i think id go for a spider v amp instead. This will allow you to keep the volume even between various presets. Im afraid youre looking for logic where they may be none. If using a pair of headphones, connect to the phones. I didnt make it sound as good as it could sound, but you should be able to get the idea.
Page 9 vamp 3 vamp 3 vamp 3 pg 9 you may select a new amp model by turning the amps knob. And if anyone out there is familiar with cheap multifx, which is better. The vampire is fine for practice situations but it will need help on stage. It seems that behringer did a good job of modeling the amps for the unit. Line 6 pod x3, tech 21 vt bass, and the behringer bass vamp. Our ultimate aim in developing it was to create the authentic sound of classic amplifiers by means of physical modeling and to combine this with the latest. Here v is the voltage, i is the flow of current in amps, and r is the resistance of the body. A little sound test and comparison to test that out.
Page 6 this way, you can implement a module key of your choice and then modify the desired global setting on your x vamp that lets you adjust to parameter. Vamps insert return is used for the input righthand side. Tube instrument preamp this model was created to be a solution for plugging the output from an acoustic guitars piezo pickup or a bass. Live mode 2 allows you to run the v amp 3 into the fx return inputs of 2 different amps. I did do the same with the hd500x replaced an me70 that i also researched, and that replaced a behringer vamp.
I bought it in 2000 or 2001, i do not know too much and sold 2 or 3 years later. The presets on the x vamp are saved using the in this chapter, we will describe different control elements of your x vamp. I dont think there is any editor software specifically for the v amp 3 yet. If a lack of money and floor space is all thats been standing between you and a home recording studio full of the finest vintage guitar amps and effects pedals, get ready to love the behringer vamp 3 multieffects processor. Then, with keys still depressed, apply power and watch. Dont know if its the same, in fact im sure its not, but my behringer amp has vtone modeling and i really love it. Live mode 1 is the best choice for running the outputs directly to the mixer, because it applies amp and speaker simulation, effects and an additional 3 band eq. Oct 31, 2017 im using a line 6 original pod, a digitech rp3500, and a behringer v amp 3. Behringer did not do too bad his shot at the time because of the price. Ive never used the v amp, but i do have a behringer amp with modeling.
The vampires 2x60 transistor amp cannot match the raw power of a 100w marshall tube amp. Hello everyone, my vamp2 didnt come with the midi cord to download the artist patches. For any given amp, dialing in the desired distortion is often nowhere near as simple as turning the drive parameter on the amp or amp model up until the sound is as saturated as you like. Like our already legendary original v amp, the v amp 2 is based on stateoftheart amp modeling technology, allowing you to achieve a wide variety of realistic amp sounds without the hassle of miking an amp. Line 6 pod hd500x vs zoom g5n page 2 the gear page. Behringer offers additional presets and downloadable vamp editor software on its website. The v amp is right up there with the other units as far as good svt tones and it offers other quality amp models as well. Like our already legendary original vamp, the vamp 2 is based on stateoftheart amp modeling technology, allowing you to achieve a wide variety of realistic amp sounds without the hassle of miking an amp.
Page 6 this way, you can implement a module key of your choice and then modify the desired global setting on your x v amp that lets you adjust to parameter. Aug 20, 20 the v amp 2 is simple to operate with dedicated controls for all essential settings. It can also deliver some tasty tones with a standard electric guitar. It is now outdated, ive never had the opportunity to test or to hear the v amp 2 nor 3.