V-Amp2, V-Amp PRO, & Bass Pro. Differences?

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I'm somewhat thinking of getting a modeler... Not a big fan of them but I have a few uses if I had one.

What's the difference between the V-amp2 and V-Amp Pro? Are the Sounds the Exact same just more Effects and Connections w/ the Pro... and Obviously the Pro is a Rack unit.

What's the difference between the V-Amp Pro & Bass Pro? Is it pretty much the Guitar Pro V-Amp(w/ Bass and Keyboard settings), Or do they take away some of the features of the Guitar Pro?

It seems the Bass Pro would be the way to go if it's basically The V-Amp Pro w/ the Addition of Bass and Keys.

Thanks,
B.
 
Q: What's the difference between the V-amp2 and V-Amp Pro? Are the Sounds the Exact same just more Effects and Connections w/ the Pro... and Obviously the Pro is a Rack unit.

A: Basicly, that's it. Plus as part of the connectivity, the Pro has digital out, meaning it can do the a/d conversion in the unit. Not that I'd want it to. Somehow I doubt it's converters are the highest quality.


Q: What's the difference between the V-Amp Pro & Bass Pro? Is it pretty much the Guitar Pro V-Amp(w/ Bass and Keyboard settings), Or do they take away some of the features of the Guitar Pro?

A: I beleive there are fewer guitar-oriented models on the bass version, thought there are some and those may be the ones you want anyway. Some guys actually prefer the bass models for guitar, then again, some like the guitar models for bass. It all depends on what floats your boat.

But I think the effects are more bass-oriented effects, so if you're looking to use it primarily for guitar, and the effects are important to you (you aren't planning on just using your pre-existing effects pedals) you probably ought to look at the guitar version. Go to MF or Zzounds or the Behri web site and check them out. It's pretty self-explanatory.

BTW, this has been covered many times here, so you might do yourself a favor and do a search or two. You'll get many more opinions on the subject. Just a suggestion. ;)
 
I have a Vamp Pro, it was nice for a couple hours but I don't like it.
I'm not one of the Ber bashers you find here, I have a lot of their stuff.
But the Vamp does not sound natural and also induces noise in recordings.
I get more useful sounds and cleaner sounds with a ART DSP or just micing
a cabinet and using effect pedals.
 
Modelers in general aren't going to sound as good as a good amp in a good space with a good mic. Some people don't have one, two, or any those things. And when you've got an idea, or you just want jam, and it's 3am, there's no substitute for a modeler.
 
Anonnymoose said:
A: I beleive there are fewer guitar-oriented models on the bass version, thought there are some and those may be the ones you want anyway. Some guys actually prefer the bass models for guitar, then again, some like the guitar models for bass. It all depends on what floats your boat.
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Presets. The Bass has more bass-oriented Presets. According to the published spec, the bass has the same models as the guitar one, plus a bunch of extra cab sims. Whether that's correct or not, I couldn't tell you.
 
Thanks for the help...

Yes I know I need to do some more of my own footwork... & Yes I did use the search...
Most of what comes up is comparing the V-Amp and the Pod. Which I'm very surprised someone did post "Get a POD... Dude!" Anyway, I just thought someone w/ experince might just know off the top of their head. I'll just go to their site and check it out.

In my 1st Post, 1st sentence I state... "I'm somewhat thinking of getting a modeler... Not a big fan of them but I have a few uses if I had one."
So using a $50 effect pedal won't be replacing my Soldano rig.

I gotta say though, I heard a few tunes this morning (While searching for info.) that were recorded w/ the V-Amp, & they were pretty good for what it is...
amra said:
Here is a song me and my bass player roughed out a while back.
All guitars and bass were recorded using a V-AMP Pro.
'Fantasy Fuel'
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GOODLAND said:
Here is a little song I made two days ago using the Guitar V-Amp Pro.
I made it in like two hours.
I own the Bass and Guitar versions of the V-Amp pro, and I like em both.
I also use the Line 6 PODXT live pedal for live shows. I tend to like the V-Amp more for recording and my XT Live pedal more for live shows, sounds wise anyway.
Don't mind my bad drumming, cause I'm not really a drummer.
I plan on adding vocals later.
Have a Listen.
Play It HERE
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I remember my friend & I checking out the modelers a few years ago when they 1st came out... @ the time I kinda liked the LIne6 Axis 2x12 amp(??? I think it was called axis) But both of us liked the distortion side of the V-amp best and the clean of the Pod. I think we thought if we bought the Behringer it would have stopped working by the time we got home ;)

B,
 
The V-AMP Pro, and other modelers have their places. They are not going to replace a good tube amp, like you already know, but you CAN get good sounding recordings with them without much noise. You just have to take the time to understand how to use all the features, the various gain stages available, and the noise gate.

I have had a V-AMP 2 and a V-AMP Pro, and like someone said, the difference is in inputs/outputs, and being configured for rackmount. I have not used a Bass V-AMP Pro, but have used the guitar V-AMP Pro for bass with good results. As a guitar player, the V-AMP2 is a hell of a deal for $99. The V-AMP Pro is only better if you need the rackmount ability, and the S/PDIF....

One more note - the V-AMP is not really impressive running through a guitar amp. It works best into a keyboard amp, or through your studio amp/monitors.
 
Amra, Thanks man! Yeah, I might be able to get the V-Amp2 for about $50.

Nice tune... Very COC like... which I like. :D

Keep on Rockin'
B.
 
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