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Behringer Bass V-AMP Pro

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#722
Yes.

Now, go buy a V-Amp Pro.

:D

Okay, serious answer. The products are different, using different software and hardware to accomplish the same task. Yes, you find a difference between the two. Will one be superior to the others? Maybe. Maybe some amps sims are better on the XT, while the V-Amp does another one really well. Combine the two into one effects chain, if you like.
 
#723
Either way you are in a ghetto with a badge saying FAKE sewed to your jacket. Since the conventional SS feel put upon by the tübers to prove thay are not inferior, so they too will join in on kicking and beating on you.

It really pays to be strong and learn to program strong, because it will seem the world is against you for no good reason.
 
#724
BrentSimons said:
You guys are killing me on this! :)
Do you think I would notice a difference(Good Difference) between the Bass V-AMP Pro and my Bass Pod XT? I feel like a need a new toy.
Brent
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Musician's Friend will ship you one for $185 complete to your door and you can have 45-days to play with it.

Behringer Bass V-AMP PRO | Musician's Friend

Should you not like it, send it back for a full refund.

Blame it all on me! :-)

Cheers!
 
#725
At the second church I play, the bass amp is an old Peavey head on a 15" cab. I am seriously wanting to remove the Peavey head and put a Crown XLS on there to make better use of my V-Amp and that 15" cab.
 
#727
The XLS202 should work just fine, if I can find one reasonably close, or with a really low shipping cost. Anything bigger and I risk blowing up the speaker cab. 200 watts @ 8 Ohms is more than I actually need, but should be safe for that 20-year old cab.
 
#728
caeman said:
The XLS202 should work just fine, if I can find one reasonably close, or with a really low shipping cost. Anything bigger and I risk blowing up the speaker cab. 200 watts @ 8 Ohms is more than I actually need, but should be safe for that 20-year old cab.
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I would never argue a decision on a Crown amplifier, but I highly suggest any of their new Class-D DriveCore series over the 26-pound boat anchor of the XLS202 :-)

I used to have an XLS202 in my rig prior to my XLS1000 and my back aches speak from experience!

Cheers!
 
#729
CharlieC said:
I would never argue a decision on a Crown amplifier, but I highly suggest any of their new Class-D DriveCore series over the 26-pound boat anchor of the XLS202 :-)

I used to have an XLS202 in my rig prior to my XLS1000 and my back aches speak from experience!

Cheers!
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Class-D...I see it mentioned in the specs for alot of heads these days......What exactly is it?
 
#732
Heresy!

In response to some of today's posts, I have decided to announce the following:

IMHO, although very, very good, the Behringer Bass V-AMP's amp models are surpassed in greatness by Line 6's POD X3 series. There, I've said it, now let me explain!

I own and have much experience with both of these products. I have specifically conducted A/B tests for my own edification. The DSP engine, algorithms and model magic are better in the POD X3 simply because that product line has evolved over the years. The V-AMP arrived in 2003 and remains much the same to this day despite modest EPROM updates.

When not under a comparative microscope, or especially in a "live" context, both of these products sound absolutely fantastic in their own right when properly tamed, but the tones emanating from the POD X3 are spectacular! Whether or not the models really sound like the amplifiers they are based on is highly debatable, but one cannot deny that both units simply sound wonderful and make one want to play.

Despite my statements above, I choose to use the Bass V-AMP Pro over other similar products for one reason: it does everything I need it to do, plus it is the closest overall to my ideal vision for a modeling preamp. It actually does certain things better, with features and functionality not found in competing products.

IMHO, like it or not, the future is DSP, amp modeling in particular. I believe that those who have maligned it, most likely have not heard it done right or are clinging to the past. I have yet to hear audio/video demos for amp modelers that are not bathed in effects and other masking. Strip these away and then evaluate. Close your eyes and your ears will not lie, but above all, enjoy, have fun and play!

Cheers!
 
#733
High Noon

Before going all EQ crazy on your amp models, first level all EQ values to 12-noon. For V-AMP users, this would also include the secondary hidden parameters DEEP + PRESENCE, as well as usual BASS, MID + TREBLE.

Your reward for this will be a bass tone that sounds most like your real instrument, with all the glory of the amp model you have chosen.

Tweak modestly and try cutting instead of boosting.

Push any lacking SPL's (sound pressure levels) with the preamp VOLUME knob and watch as your tone takes on new dimension by not smearing it beyond recognition with excessive EQ.

Cheers!
 
#734
Yet another extensive sound quality test. The V-amp destroyed my Korg AX3000B. While the Korg is much more effective live because of it's pedal design, it sounds completely lifeless. Effects suck. But the effects on the V-amp are good sounding, just few and far between. The amp models on the V-amp were far superior to those on the Korg.
 
#736
I am now on my second bass v amp pro. This one us young back. They
Both have been very noisy. The built in gate does not address the issue.
It. Almost sounds like an octave pedal with tracking problems. This
Is without any effects turned on. It us slightly better with the input gain up. Before I send it back, does anyone have any suggestions?
 
#738
BassikLee said:
I am now on my second bass v amp pro. This one us young back. They
Both have been very noisy. The built in gate does not address the issue.
It. Almost sounds like an octave pedal with tracking problems. This
Is without any effects turned on. It us slightly better with the input gain up. Before I send it back, does anyone have any suggestions?
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This is puzzling...

My V-AMP Pro is so quiet, with tons of headroom, that I purposely do not even use a gate.

These secondary-type sound effects you are describing, i.e. octave pedal, tracking problem, sound like one of the not-so-accessible DRIVE effects is on and ruining things for you (as they once did for me.)

My only advice is to simply use my Quick Start Guide to de-crapify your V-AMP, level the playing field, and try again, perhaps with a different bass and/or cable just so that those are not suspect.

Cheers!
 
#739
BassikLee said:
I am now on my second bass v amp pro. This one us young back. They
Both have been very noisy. The built in gate does not address the issue.
It. Almost sounds like an octave pedal with tracking problems. This
Is without any effects turned on. It us slightly better with the input gain up. Before I send it back, does anyone have any suggestions?
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Question: Please describe specifically how and what you have your V-AMP connected to, from what jacks to what jacks? Is this noise present using the Headphone out?
 
#740
This happens on all the outputs. Headphone, quarter inch in the back, and xlr. Does not matter if I use a cable on the front input or my wireless into the rear. I would really like to be able to use this unit live. Have reset it. I will carefully go through it tonight and make sure everything is off that should be. Thanks
 
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