I've owned both Helix LT and Kemper Stage. Both pretty good beasts. Bought a Valeton GP200 for solo gigs and playing at home. After 2 weeks I sold the other ones. I've kept my Helix Native License, and I also use TONEX for amp cloning. But the Valeton GP200 is part of my main live rig now. Sooo happy with its purchase. The unit is so compact and "backpackable", especially considering the number of footswitches it includes. Firmware updates are frequent, and they listen to customer feedback! Can't wait for Valeton to get into the "cloning" stuff. Can't go wrong with one of these, trust me!
Lee can never retire! He's just such a sweet, positive, and charming man. In a world of negativity, his attitude is a light that we need. Joke away, dad.
I love that he's doing this demo on an Epihphone Les Paul. What you can get now for $1200-1500 is simply amazing. Les Paul, this processor, and a GTX-100. There's a nice fun start...
Great demo! FYI in 1959 computer technology was moving from valves to transistors. IBM's flagship was the 1401 which weighed 5 tons and had 16 kilobytes of memory.
I bought one last week absolutely killer!! I had the Boss gt 1000 2 years ago and this is just plainly better sounding no doubt about it this technology has made some big leaps in just 2 to 3 years! Amazing 👍👍
Great demo guys ... and a great little capable value rich little box with very good usability ... modelling has come a long way and its affordable NOW ✅
The bigger 200 model is way more useful as a floor pedal board. As you select the preset, say, a spacey-reverby clean sound for Comfy-Numb, you then have the lower row of four pedals to swith on and off during the song, like a boost or distortion for a solo. I used my 2000-era Line6 podXT-Live that way until it started dying about a year ago. Now I want the Pod-Go, but I may get the Valeton GP-200 and save a few bills.
Very nice demo !! The epiphone sounded very good. I could not find this Epiphone on your website. I have seen an amber Slash model but this one had zebra type humbuckers.
I'm ready to pull the trigger on either one of these tonight. I like the idea of the expression pedal. I'm not about to drop $1300 on a boss gt1000 and these both seems to have different things at play, but I think I'm going to go with the GP200 unless this video changes my mind. I dig your content. Always useful. Thank you from the other side of the pond.
Got the GP-200 best bit of kit i own, absolute steel for the price 😎 been playing 37 years too so got a lot of stuff 🤣 ..it's great through FRFR speakers or through the effects loop on my 5150
@@steventhomas231 My pedal board is largely redundant after getting this and they add new pedals in the updates. you can plug pedals into this as well if you have one you really like using, the pedals on the GP-200 sound great and there is a large selection to choice from
Also, 5 Mbytes of memory was incomprehendable. A 1 kbit (not kbyte) unit of core memory would have been about 8 cu. feet in volume and weighed 50+ pounds. Ain't technology great (when it works)?
Great video!, does this have amps for acoustic guitars as well? I've been looking for a versatile pedal where I can switch between using an electric and acoustic guitar during shows. Thx
Sounds just as good as other brands at 3 or 4 times the price, really easy user interface and built solidly, there’s no need to think you’ve got to have a helix, axe fx etc cos this does it all pretty much and sounds just as good but there will always be the players that have got to have the expensive brand to make them sound great, really it’s down to how well you play and edit parameters that really makes you sound great.
if you are a good guitar player you can make any cheap guitar or pedalboard to make sound amazing also all videos go trough audio interface and makes sound clear , i had a helix floor amazing pedal board then it was too big to carry around then sold my helix and boughy quad cortex about 6 month now and best processor ever ,amazing sound easy to use ,i wouldnt go back now ,
Software is nice for ease of use. But it's always important to me that everything you can do in the software can be done on the unit. I loved that about the Boss ME-80 because the unit alone has everything you need and mostly done with knobs. I dislike that the Boss Katana has so much, but very little of it can be accessed at all without connecting it to software. And Personally I didn't like the default effects assignments, so I had to connect it to a computer and go through everything.
Hey guys! I own a GP200, i see you're running 1.1.0 Software, but what FW did that LT have when you tested it/did the video? I notice that the GP200 has the movable FX Loop, and a pink and blue arrow icons in the effect chain screen, but i didnt notice it on your software screen. Did Valeton remove that feature from the GP200LT or is it just needing an update to get it? It would actually be disappointing if the LT didnt have the movable FX Loop.
There is another Product similar to this in the market called Nux Mg30... I think a comparison between the Valenton GP200 and Nux Mg30 would be really interesting.... Also would love if you guys make a video on how to and where can we get free IR s for these kind of multi fx processors... Loved the review... Captain was sailing hard with his jokes today 🤣 ... Pete's voice kept cracking me everytime... Loved John's playing 👌🏻
I always wonder if these brands do use the same chip set and software in their products.. I mean, to design and develop the hardware and software will cost a fortune for a company...what they do is use the hardware and software and mount it in an other housing then the competition...the quality of sound both devices are the same..
@@Za7a7aZ i think the same as well... I guess there are factories that make these things to the desired specs of the companies... So the component choices around similar price ranges i guess is more or less the same, or they cheap out in one aspect to upgrade another aspect than the rest of the competition keeping it in the same price range... These companies then contract out to freelance audio engineers or their own teams to tweak n program the softwares.... But i have seen that newer and up n coming companies usually put in extra features than their well known competators , i guess the underdogs aim for less profit margins to get themselves visible... But they sometimes lag behind in making their product look polished... Eg. I heard the IRs in MG30 are underwhelming and loading external IR make a massive improvement to the sound... But one thing that MG30 has which none of the similar or even slightly higher priced modelers dont have, is 48khz sampling rate... All others are at 44.1 khz... In paper its kind of a big deal as i also record in my DAW at 48khz.... Once you go down the spec rabbit hole, it gets more n more confusing... I guess thats what makes us all Guitarists, we cant put it to rest...🤣
If you Think of it like a PC it may be an accurate statement but the software makes the difference much like peoples argument between Apple and Microsoft when they were both using the same hardware Apples latest was always year old Intel architecture…
Just bare in mind that Def Leppard's Hysteria is recorded trough headphone amp Rockman. Let that sink in, and imagine what options we have today. This sounds amazing!
You guys are hilarious and I love these product sessions you do. I'm thinking of this one because it will work better as a desktop processor instead of sitting in the floor and at my age I ain't bending over all damn day... Hahahaha Thanks so much for having so much fun!
Impressive tones out of this. I mean the cleanish stuff and low gain. All these things do heavy decently but it's the low gain stuff they usually can't get.
Sounds amazing. The question now becomes, what reason is there to get an hex stomp for twice the price over this? Genuine question because this seems pretty phenomenal
IBM did have a computer with 2mb of RAM that used up an entire floor of an office block but not until 1978 - it was in the Guinness Book of World Records!
I’m a bass player who dabbles badly at guitar,I got the old full fat GP200 and it’s mind blowingly good,it sounds daft but if anything it’s got too much capability,you can sit there for hours just noodling and not actually play anything.but for the money it’s astounding.
Will this unit do spacey ambient sounds? I am debating on spending more money and getting the Headrush MX5... I don't know how much better the MX5 is over this unit... If it is only slightly better, I will just get the Valeton...
Same here! Got mine for £45 used not a scratch on it and some great sounding FX, nice & small as you say easily fits in side pocket of guitar case, does a stonking job especially as includes looper, tuner & drum patterns (I don’t use but is there for people who need it) for the £45 I spent on it it’s quality and can’t really buy 2 individual budget pedals for that price. The GP200LT is certainly of interest in the near future, obviously would like a Helix or similar but no way life will warrant me spending that amount of dosh on a piece of gear that does a bit more.
@@thedeadxtras9927 Exactly! Also Saw the Andertons video and they sound much improved and with the foot switches I need. I would like/want one but have too much gear already and can't afford it. Best Regards Brother!
I like that they have the fake names, like "SOLO100 OD", but then have "Based on the Soldano SLO100 (crunch channel)" next to it... The reference to "Eddie Van Hale" is fun too:D
I bought the GP-200. It's on every day on my desk. Love the thing. Despite it's "limitations", it sounds great. I use it alongside a GT-1000, an MG-30 and an Ampero. The GP-200 still sits closest to me. Highly recommend for such massive functionality and low price. Don't be put off by the (relatively) unknown Valeton name and snobs telling you you have to have a Helix or Kemper for Fractal. You don't. Unless you are recording uber pro tunes all the lower priced units are more than 99.9% need.
Can you save any loops? I am looking for a multi effects pedal that allows you to save your loops, like the old Line 6 JM4. I have the JM4 but am looking for a newer option. Any suggestions?
Will an add on momentary footswitch work for momentary functions like stabbing a slap delay in and out or such? Like the sonicake dual momentary footswitch? Ty!
DJ rocks hard bro i dont have the patience to make my Mooer GE100 or Headrush MX5 sound "tube" tho my Spark40 achieves what I and my frfr and irs cannot. But Digital John can!
For whatever reason this lite version sounds better than the GP-200(w/expression pedal) demo .. The only thing I was looking for is a nice "edge of breakup" slightly compressed clean tone ... wasn't crazy about the reverb .. but for $200 it's not bad at all !
I have a pod go and find it overwhelming as hell. I'm 46 and havnt owned a computer since windows xp. I'm thinking about getting a cheaper laptop to hopefully make it easier.
Please be aware of scam comments. Andertons will never contact you via telegram.
You mean that guy in the alleyway wasn't an Andertons employee? You mean the kidney I bought is COUNTERFIT!?
@@DudeMcGuybro It sure is made in Taiwan kidney not made in USA
I Report Them.
What about carrier pigeon
@@Sixsmite Pigeons are always on the table.
I've owned both Helix LT and Kemper Stage. Both pretty good beasts. Bought a Valeton GP200 for solo gigs and playing at home. After 2 weeks I sold the other ones. I've kept my Helix Native License, and I also use TONEX for amp cloning. But the Valeton GP200 is part of my main live rig now. Sooo happy with its purchase. The unit is so compact and "backpackable", especially considering the number of footswitches it includes. Firmware updates are frequent, and they listen to customer feedback! Can't wait for Valeton to get into the "cloning" stuff. Can't go wrong with one of these, trust me!
That GP -200LT is killer and so is John he's an amazingly versatile player. You should let him demo more gear. Great video, Cheers!
I'd love to see some 'sound like' videos with these. Watching you guys create a patch for an artist and comparing it with the real gear.
Lee can never retire! He's just such a sweet, positive, and charming man. In a world of negativity, his attitude is a light that we need. Joke away, dad.
100% agree! Lee is a quick wit and regularly makes me chuckle. Great tones, great demos, great wit. I love Anderton's TV. :)
I love that he's doing this demo on an Epihphone Les Paul. What you can get now for $1200-1500 is simply amazing. Les Paul, this processor, and a GTX-100. There's a nice fun start...
Great demo! FYI in 1959 computer technology was moving from valves to transistors. IBM's flagship was the 1401 which weighed 5 tons and had 16 kilobytes of memory.
I love that they put a lot of desription and/or "trivia" of the sound. It really ups the fun factor.
wow Digital John nail it thanks lee and the team What a solid demo of Valeton Gp 200LT i will start hunting to buy this thanks guys
Impressive sounds and price. Thanks, Dig-it-al John (and Lee, of course).
I bought one last week absolutely killer!! I had the Boss gt 1000 2 years ago and this is just plainly better sounding no doubt about it this technology has made some big leaps in just 2 to 3 years! Amazing 👍👍
Great demo guys ... and a great little capable value rich little box with very good usability ... modelling has come a long way and its affordable NOW ✅
Please always keep the digital John intro. It tickles me every single time. Great player too
Digital John!!!!
Digital John!
terrific video guys !
John is the best anywhere 😍 cut & paste onto everything 🤩
Way to go, Digital John!!!!
bought that here at our local store in the Philippines. You guys are the best!
SUPER fun video! Digital John can play it.
Great playing John
The valeton line are great for the price, the GP-200 has become my go-to for gigging
Me too and if someone chucks a beer on it, it's a lot cheaper to replace than say a Helix etc
That's a bloody good tool for the money. Digital gets better year on year, undoubtedly.... especially, when you have a Digital John in the house.
Ohh goodness!! Digi John's phrasing is amazing, man!! 🔥🔥🔥🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿
Apart from John having some very tasty licks, this is a great pedal! Nice one gentlemen!
Hello from the USA. I can't believe how good it sounds over the speakers in my pixel phone. Wow. ♥️🤘♥️
Wicked little bit of kit from Valeton!
Digital John & Acoustic Ben are my favourite players on this channel now.
Love that "digital John" bit ,never gets old .. straight out of 70's Si Fi..
The bigger 200 model is way more useful as a floor pedal board. As you select the preset, say, a spacey-reverby clean sound for Comfy-Numb, you then have the lower row of four pedals to swith on and off during the song, like a boost or distortion for a solo. I used my 2000-era Line6 podXT-Live that way until it started dying about a year ago. Now I want the Pod-Go, but I may get the Valeton GP-200 and save a few bills.
Very nice demo !! The epiphone sounded very good. I could not find this Epiphone on your website. I have seen an amber Slash model but this one had zebra type humbuckers.
We need to see more of that wobbly acoustic guy - he's good
I'm ready to pull the trigger on either one of these tonight. I like the idea of the expression pedal. I'm not about to drop $1300 on a boss gt1000 and these both seems to have different things at play, but I think I'm going to go with the GP200 unless this video changes my mind. I dig your content. Always useful. Thank you from the other side of the pond.
Got the GP-200 best bit of kit i own, absolute steel for the price 😎 been playing 37 years too so got a lot of stuff 🤣 ..it's great through FRFR speakers or through the effects loop on my 5150
How does it compare to pedals?
@@steventhomas231 My pedal board is largely redundant after getting this and they add new pedals in the updates. you can plug pedals into this as well if you have one you really like using, the pedals on the GP-200 sound great and there is a large selection to choice from
@@NordicMeatShield sounds great. Do you know if there is any difference in sound quality between the 100 and 200?
@@steventhomas231 I haven't tried the 100 sorry
Back in 1959 - digital computers were valve based :)
Also, 5 Mbytes of memory was incomprehendable. A 1 kbit (not kbyte) unit of core memory would have been about 8 cu. feet in volume and weighed 50+ pounds. Ain't technology great (when it works)?
And those valve computers were best…… you can feel the warmth and air movement….. digital computers have never got the feel right under the fingers….
Digital John is an amazing guitar player.
Digital John & Acoustic Ben are my favourite players on this channel now.
I want one of these for my channel! This is phenomenal.
Great review! Much better than your Hotone Ampero II review were it almost seemed like you were trying to make it look bad.
Great video!, does this have amps for acoustic guitars as well? I've been looking for a versatile pedal where I can switch between using an electric and acoustic guitar during shows. Thx
Sounds just as good as other brands at 3 or 4 times the price, really easy user interface and built solidly, there’s no need to think you’ve got to have a helix, axe fx etc cos this does it all pretty much and sounds just as good but there will always be the players that have got to have the expensive brand to make them sound great, really it’s down to how well you play and edit parameters that really makes you sound great.
if you are a good guitar player you can make any cheap guitar or pedalboard to make sound amazing also all videos go trough audio interface and makes sound clear ,
i had a helix floor amazing pedal board then it was too big to carry around then sold my helix and boughy quad cortex about 6 month now and best processor ever ,amazing sound easy to use ,i wouldnt go back now ,
Software is nice for ease of use. But it's always important to me that everything you can do in the software can be done on the unit. I loved that about the Boss ME-80 because the unit alone has everything you need and mostly done with knobs.
I dislike that the Boss Katana has so much, but very little of it can be accessed at all without connecting it to software. And Personally I didn't like the default effects assignments, so I had to connect it to a computer and go through everything.
Same with the Positive Grid Spark amp. If the app stops working for whatever reason you're buggered.
This is true !
That clang sound in the reverb is called the drip.
Wow this sounds really good
Hey guys! I own a GP200, i see you're running 1.1.0 Software, but what FW did that LT have when you tested it/did the video? I notice that the GP200 has the movable FX Loop, and a pink and blue arrow icons in the effect chain screen, but i didnt notice it on your software screen. Did Valeton remove that feature from the GP200LT or is it just needing an update to get it? It would actually be disappointing if the LT didnt have the movable FX Loop.
absolutely love pete in the backround
Is there any Android app support for smartphones for use with the unit via USB or for computer only? Cheers
I've just ordered one from Andertons, based on this amazing video 😁😁👍👍
Mad value!
There is another Product similar to this in the market called Nux Mg30... I think a comparison between the Valenton GP200 and Nux Mg30 would be really interesting.... Also would love if you guys make a video on how to and where can we get free IR s for these kind of multi fx processors... Loved the review... Captain was sailing hard with his jokes today 🤣 ... Pete's voice kept cracking me everytime... Loved John's playing 👌🏻
I always wonder if these brands do use the same chip set and software in their products.. I mean, to design and develop the hardware and software will cost a fortune for a company...what they do is use the hardware and software and mount it in an other housing then the competition...the quality of sound both devices are the same..
@@Za7a7aZ I think, complete speculation btw, that they use the same chips but modify the presets and effects available while managing the restrictions
@@Za7a7aZ i think the same as well... I guess there are factories that make these things to the desired specs of the companies... So the component choices around similar price ranges i guess is more or less the same, or they cheap out in one aspect to upgrade another aspect than the rest of the competition keeping it in the same price range... These companies then contract out to freelance audio engineers or their own teams to tweak n program the softwares.... But i have seen that newer and up n coming companies usually put in extra features than their well known competators , i guess the underdogs aim for less profit margins to get themselves visible... But they sometimes lag behind in making their product look polished... Eg. I heard the IRs in MG30 are underwhelming and loading external IR make a massive improvement to the sound... But one thing that MG30 has which none of the similar or even slightly higher priced modelers dont have, is 48khz sampling rate... All others are at 44.1 khz... In paper its kind of a big deal as i also record in my DAW at 48khz....
Once you go down the spec rabbit hole, it gets more n more confusing... I guess thats what makes us all Guitarists, we cant put it to rest...🤣
If you Think of it like a PC it may be an accurate statement but the software makes the difference much like peoples argument between Apple and Microsoft when they were both using the same hardware Apples latest was always year old Intel architecture…
Whoo hoo! DJ is back.
Hi. Can you run an out to a powered cab (with the internal cab switched off) AND to a FOH desk (with internal cab on) at the same time? If so how?
Sounds really good
Would this pair well with the Blug Amp-!, anyone know?
Digital John for president ❤️🧨
Just bare in mind that Def Leppard's Hysteria is recorded trough headphone amp Rockman. Let that sink in, and imagine what options we have today. This sounds amazing!
Is this guitar "worn lemon burst" still avaiable ?
Thanks for an answer
i have the gp200 and have really liked it, but as I use it on my desk I might actually be looking to get the LT version instead
Can this be run via effects loop into an amp head .. thank you 👍
Does the sofyware come only for PC/Mac? It would be great for iOS/Android :D
You guys are hilarious and I love these product sessions you do. I'm thinking of this one because it will work better as a desktop processor instead of sitting in the floor and at my age I ain't bending over all damn day... Hahahaha Thanks so much for having so much fun!
Same here 😅😅😅
Impressive tones out of this. I mean the cleanish stuff and low gain. All these things do heavy decently but it's the low gain stuff they usually can't get.
Nope, Since this is a IR reader it is the high gain stuff with lots of white noise that usually is the problem.
@@junkfoodeater You sir are correct, in my experiences anyways
I usually find that the other way round due to bad IRS but if u can load your own ur good
Reminds me of the Mooer GE-300LT. Possibly the same builders?
Sounds amazing. The question now becomes, what reason is there to get an hex stomp for twice the price over this? Genuine question because this seems pretty phenomenal
for more effect variation and parallel effect
Sounds really good. Was there any processing done in the DAW or is this strictly the unit itself?
Just the unit straight into the interface 👍👍
IBM did have a computer with 2mb of RAM that used up an entire floor of an office block but not until 1978 - it was in the Guinness Book of World Records!
Does it have the same things (apart from expression pedal) than the Valeton GP 200???? (same feautures, I want to say)
I’m a bass player who dabbles badly at guitar,I got the old full fat GP200 and it’s mind blowingly good,it sounds daft but if anything it’s got too much capability,you can sit there for hours just noodling and not actually play anything.but for the money it’s astounding.
Please review the valeton gp 100. You do such a good job of demo and explaining it and it's $200 USD cheaper as of December 2022
Will this unit do spacey ambient sounds?
I am debating on spending more money and getting the Headrush MX5... I don't know how much better the MX5 is over this unit...
If it is only slightly better, I will just get the Valeton...
Can patches be assigned to all 4 of the footswitches?
My GP-100 lives in a side pocket of my gig bag in case the GT-1000 craps out. Very good overdrive , delay and verb which is all I use. Best Regards.
Same here! Got mine for £45 used not a scratch on it and some great sounding FX, nice & small as you say easily fits in side pocket of guitar case, does a stonking job especially as includes looper, tuner & drum patterns (I don’t use but is there for people who need it) for the £45 I spent on it it’s quality and can’t really buy 2 individual budget pedals for that price. The GP200LT is certainly of interest in the near future, obviously would like a Helix or similar but no way life will warrant me spending that amount of dosh on a piece of gear that does a bit more.
@@thedeadxtras9927 Exactly! Also Saw the Andertons video and they sound much improved and with the foot switches I need. I would like/want one but have too much gear already and can't afford it. Best Regards Brother!
Can you have more than one amp sim going at once?
Can we see line 6 pod go vs valeton gp200 and see which is better for the money?
I like that they have the fake names, like "SOLO100 OD", but then have "Based on the Soldano SLO100 (crunch channel)" next to it... The reference to "Eddie Van Hale" is fun too:D
can you add a jim dunlop wah jr to go with this? how about additional analogs pedals to go with this, can they be mixed? thanks!
Did Valeton manufacture the Hotone line?
I bought the GP-200. It's on every day on my desk. Love the thing. Despite it's "limitations", it sounds great. I use it alongside a GT-1000, an MG-30 and an Ampero. The GP-200 still sits closest to me. Highly recommend for such massive functionality and low price. Don't be put off by the (relatively) unknown Valeton name and snobs telling you you have to have a Helix or Kemper for Fractal. You don't. Unless you are recording uber pro tunes all the lower priced units are more than 99.9% need.
Dude which one sounds the best? Trying to put one on my board
Wow!! Move over Pete Honoré, Digital John is in da house lol. Nice playing.
Digital John Some More!!!
Can you save any loops? I am looking for a multi effects pedal that allows you to save your loops, like the old Line 6 JM4. I have the JM4 but am looking for a newer option. Any suggestions?
Headrush MX5
Got to admit it does sound pretty impressive
The best part of that one is the Software for pc /mac.
Simple awesome. Looks like you are using the amp itself ❤
Does it have an LFO controlled auto wah??
Will an add on momentary footswitch work for momentary functions like stabbing a slap delay in and out or such? Like the sonicake dual momentary footswitch? Ty!
DJ rocks hard bro i dont have the patience to make my Mooer GE100 or Headrush MX5 sound "tube" tho my Spark40 achieves what I and my frfr and irs cannot. But Digital John can!
That Epiphone is dreamy!
We NEED This one (with the pedal GP200) against the Nueral DPS Quad Cortex and the Kemper floor model! Andertons for the win.
is this the size of a hx stomp or is it bigger?
The valeton sounds great, but not as great as John is playing. This guy is great.
I watched a video by a guy who said that Valeton sent him a demo pedal. He pronounced it Valla-ton, so I'm going with that.
Good gear. Mby will get one.
"Juan Digital" jeje. Love the pedal.
Esa pedalera con 4 pulsadores quedaría perfecta con el pedal de expresión
Captain Anderton should never retire, give me the dad jokes or give me death!!
I like the other guys but John is the best player for you here. Well done.
Money for nothing sounded fantastic. Closest I’ve ever heard, including me when I really want to sound like Knopfler.
DIGITAL JOHN!!!!!!!!!!!
He just rattled that off too.. I was damned impressed with that
Yes and that would be a good present if we can get him to share it lol
That money for nothing riff sounded just like Dire Straits. Great pedal.
with the big one for 350 this is still a tough decision which way to go.
For whatever reason this lite version sounds better than the GP-200(w/expression pedal) demo .. The only thing I was looking for is a nice "edge of breakup" slightly compressed clean tone ... wasn't crazy about the reverb .. but for $200 it's not bad at all !
Ooo Ahh.........lovely box 'o trix 😁
I have a pod go and find it overwhelming as hell. I'm 46 and havnt owned a computer since windows xp. I'm thinking about getting a cheaper laptop to hopefully make it easier.