Valeton GP-150: The New Benchmark of Affordable Multi-Effect Floorboards?
There is also the new GP-180 with an additional footswitch!
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Valeton GP-150: The New Benchmark of Affordable Multi-Effect Floorboards? · Source: Thomann
Following the GP-5 and the GP-50, Valeton is launching the GP-150 and GP-180. The manufacturer has upped the ante in virtually every area: more effects, more controls, more simultaneous modules, and a more powerful battery. Let’s take a look.
Valeton GP-150: Over 200 Effects, Expression Pedal, and More
Those who have been paying closer attention may have already gotten a first impression of the Valeton GP-150 and GP-180 in various Valeton Facebook groups and forums over the past few weeks. These were already introduced in China last fall. Now, the compact multi-effects floorboards have finally arrived here!
Most of us will be most interested in how the GP-150 compares to the GP-50, which was released in early December. This model has more of everything. It features over 200 effects (instead of 100 on the GP-50), six hours of battery life (four on the GP-50), and up to 12 effect modules per preset simultaneously (9 on the GP-50).
In other aspects, the Valeton GP-150 is similar. Here, too, you can store up to 20 IRs, and here, too, Valeton’s SnapTone NAM converter is included, which converts NAM profiles in Valeton’s app to a special format so that the multi-effects’ CPU can load them. What’s different compared to the smaller GP-50 is the slightly larger screen i (2.4 inches instead of 1.77 inches) and, of course, the additional expression pedal next to the two footswitches.
I/O and Additional Features
The Valeton GP-150 also offers more connection options and controls. There is one master volume control, one so-called “para”-control for navigating menus and changing settings, and three smaller knobs below the screen, each controlling assigned effect parameters such as gain, dry/wet, or delay time.
The multi-effect also includes a 180-second looper and a drum machine with 100 different rhythm patterns for endless jamming. it also offers 200 preset slots for storing rigs, 100 of which are preset. In addition to a USB-C port and Bluetooth connectivity, the GP-150 offers a line-in jack, a TRRS mini-jack port for headset connectivity (ideal for online lessons and streaming), and L/R line-out jacks.
Price and Availability
You can order the Valeton GP-150 now for $168 / £149 / €169 from Thomann*, and it will be available in five to seven weeks. In terms of functionality and price, this could turn out to be the budget solution to beat!
Valeton GP-180: Three Footswitches!
In terms of features, the Valeton GP-180 is virtually identical to the GP-150. Both multi-effects units are the same in terms of battery life, simultaneously usable effects, and preset slots. As for Snap-Tone technology, which allows you to load NAM profiles onto the effect, both effects come with 100 memory slots, 50 of which are already filled at the factory.
The main difference (apart from the different color of the housing) is the third footswitch, which replaces the expression pedal. This gives you direct access to tap tempo and an extended workflow for changing presets.
Like the Valeton GP-150, the Valeton GP-180 is already available from Thomann* for $178 / £158 / €179. However, the waiting time is longer here: 13 to 17 weeks.
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