Behringer V-Amp 2 Virtual Amplification Processor

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Behringer V-Amp 2 Virtual Amplification Processor

December 19, 2005 11:07 PM EST | Musical Instruments | Email to Friend

The next step in virtual amplification
Like the already legendary original V-AMP, the V-AMP 2 is based on state-of-the-art amp modeling technology, allowing you to achieve a wide variety of realistic amp sounds without the hassle of miking an amp. To that end, the V-AMP 2 now features twice as many amp models for 32 total, plus 15 original speaker simulations, which can be selected and activated independently of the amp models. Order used V-AMP 2 virtual amplification processor today!

Features
32 amp and 15 speaker simulation models, independently selectable

High-resolution 24-bit stereo multi-effects processor

Separate wah-wah and reverb effects

Effective 3-band EQ with amp-model dependent characteristics

5 new configuration modes for various applications

Balanced stereo line out with speaker simulation plus stereo headphones out and stereo aux line in

Comprehensive MIDI implementation for real-time control, automation, data transfer and access to additional parameters

Dual footswitch, AC adapter, and carrying bag included

Read on: you'll see why the V-AMP 2 is suited for much more than just home recording or practice applications. For extra tone-shaping power, the V-AMP 2 boasts a built-in 24-bit studio-quality stereo effects unit with an impressive selection of specially developed, great-sounding algorithms, including chorus, tremolo, compression, noise gate, delay, and much more, plus several combinations. A separate manually or MIDI-controllable wah-wah effect and 9 stereo reverb types are available in combination with any other effect, amp, or speaker setting. In addition, 2 effects parameters are now directly accessible.

You still get an integrated chromatic tuner, a tap tempo function for real-time adjustment of the effect's speed parameter, an adjustable stereo aux input, a stereo line output with speaker simulation, an effective 3-band EQ with amp-model dependent characteristics, a master volume control, and an adjustable headphones output. Plus a MIDI interface for real-time remote control and automation, data transfer and access to additional parameters, and 125 onboard presets, organized in 25 banks and including 50 presets by renowned guitarists.

In addition, the V-AMP 2 features 5 practical configuration modes for various applications and a presence control that simulates the negative feedback of tube amps. Plus a new preamp bypass function that allows you to use the V-AMP 2 as a stereo effects unit and dramatically improved gate and noise reduction circuits for better sound quality and an impressive signal-to-noise ratio of 90 dB.

Best of all, the V-AMP 2 is a breeze to operate, thanks to its unusually transparent user interface with dedicated controls for all essential settings. It comes with a dual footswitch for preset selection and tuner control plus an AC adapter in an attractive, durable carrying bag. Presets and freely downloadable V-AMP 2 editor software are available from Behringer as well.