Behringer 69 Vibe demo. Authentic Univibe on a budget?

[@quickreply2570]

This guy sucks. The problem with these amp and pedal demo videos are these bad players. They're unlistenable. All of them. And you're stuck literally taking a chance and wasting your money buying an amp or pedal demoed by a bad player. A good player gives you the likely outcome of the real amp and pedal tone. You know what you're getting. No pig in a poke. I say it's the fault of the companies who give their products to these embarrassments who have no business demonstrating anything.

[@TheToneshack]

Mum, is that you?

[@spacebarbus]

Having a bad day?

[@echolalia1965]

He sounds like an excellent player to me. Where are your videos?

[@kantina4765]

Never heard of the guy before so I don't really have a horse in this race, but all you need to hear a boomer pedal like this is an e chord. It's not like it has 100s of features lol

[@laurencesmith1435]

Well, let's see your masterful playing then... oh wait, you just talk shit on other people's channels.

[@kingbee2477]

It really ties the video together

[@backlom]

Thank you for the review. Waiting my pre order to ship.

[@S.K.166]

Awesome demo and video man!

[@darwinsaye]

I found that the more you turned the speed down, the more “throbby” it sounded, and the faster it was turned, the more it sounded like a symmetrical sine wave. I kept hoping you would turn it slower than 3, to see if the throb increased even more, because I always set a Univibe slightly slower than the slowest setting you demonstrated here.

[@FuzzImp]

Great demo 🎉 I like the playing and audio capture

[@mastermollica2669]

Good playing and nice demo

[@markbuchholtzSacramentoCAUSA]

You make that thang crank! Congrats!

[@jupitermoongauge4055]

ive got a bunch of expensive univibe clones, and this sounds pretty much as good.

[@uglitchymcglitchfacevideoc1640]

This. One could drop 10x as much on a boutique Univibe clone and not have anything markedly better/different. This is a fine and very affordable effect, especially as demo'd here.

[@MikeTaffet]

@@uglitchymcglitchfacevideoc1640only reason I’d prefer the Fulltone Mini Deja Vibe 3 is for the built in speed foot control

[@bottlecapsounds]

mine is otw in the mail ... best vibe i own so far has been the sabbadius vibe i paid nearly 700 usd for ..

[@elka-nato]

Compared to other clones I've heard, this one definitely stays on the brighter, "phasey" side. Not a bad thing at all (cuts better), but farther from the warm, "harmonic tremolo"-like tone of the OG Uni-Vibe.

[@jerryhorton5708]

Impressive for the price. I’ve owned a couple of univibe clones over the years and this one sounds just as good for a fraction of the cost

[@kisschicken]

This sounds great for $69.

[@serdar.saglam]

It sounds like a real legit univibe. I like it

[@josezavala-garcia1183]

Good vid mate, thanks!

[@musoseven8218]

You're clearly a great player, but slow down man, this pedal is for blues rock, messers Hendrix, Trower et al. ✌️😉😉✌️😊💜💜 I appreciate you taking the time though, I think it sounds a lot like the originals tbf. Im tempted🤔✌️✌️

[@BaronsDuju]

Sounds great! I’m not sure it sounds like an original 69, I think it has a fair bit of its own thing going on, but that’s fine, it sounds awesome for the price and it has its own (good) personality!

[@masterofreality230]

Wow, they are gonna sell the shit out of these.

[@gumpymcbarfbag3884]

Sounds fantastic, been messing with stevie ray stuff, I will get one!

[@darkwarrior1194]

Was waiting for someone to review this pedal, I'm building my pedalboard and really love this effect but was looking for an option that's not $500 hahaha I think this is the one.

[@theknappster2067]

you can still buy and use LDR's ( atleast in the US) Ive built 3 uni-vibes with the bulb in the past 6 months.

[@the92project]

It sounds ok for what they charge but it’s not even close to a more expensive unit like a sabbadius or a Kingtone. The throb sounds synthetic and too uniform like a perfect sine wave whereas a real bulb vibe is more skewed and imperfect. Just me 2cents

[@johnlee1948]

i thought original univibe was a bit darker and scooped middle somewhat. although this clip is much brighter and sometimes bit harsh, due to a heck of playing skill, still sounding great for $69

[@Protocol_17]

There’s at least a dozen modern univibe type pedals to choose from, all of which are slightly different. The B69 is probably somewhere in the middle.

[@rodolpheponthus2948]

Nice review thanks! I find it to sound quite nice. Good playing also. You get the pedal out of its boundaries and that's quite interesting. I don't get some comments here saying you don't use it like it should ? Half of the demo, first part, you get the Hendrix stuff really close. So those guys ? It's a good thing that you go to not so usual settings also, than just not doing it,

[@JoséDiaz-62]

Merci pour la démo.

[@sgmarshall3]

Sounds better to me than the official license MXR Hendrix Univibe.

[@blackstrat7]

That because it isn’t an original univibe. I couldn’t stand it.

[@TeleCaster66]

Because the MXR sucks.

[@chapmanfx8104]

Interested to see this AB with an MXR sounds pretty good to me

[@Rockzilla404]

How can you possibly review a Univibe clone without fuzz or overdrive?

[@ScottyBrockway]

Sounds good, but it just doesn't have that chorusy throb that makes a univibe.

[@nj1255]

Isn't it only in Europe that cadmium-based LDRs are restricted? I thought that they could still be sold in the U.S, or has the government banned them over there as well?

[@zeozeozevo]

I didn't know LDRs are banned. It's actually quite easy to make your own optical modulator with just a LDR, duct tape and a LED/lightulb.

[@Protocol_17]

MacGyver-Vibe

[@bigstick5278]

Sounds a bit washy!! Would like to have a Mix control to balance out the over the top vibe. Like the DanElactro Cool Cat CT-1 Vibe.

[@nickmaybes]

Fucking Hell it's pretty good!

[@emdae921]

For the money yes, i still think critics are being too harsh. As he said you cant build original units because its been outlawed. I think for the price, the fact that no one else made an effort to get to this standard again for the price, is great.

[@CorbCorbin]

@@emdae921 No one should be trying to build a vintage replica. There were a lot of them that sound bad. Sabbadius builds about as high quality as it gets. He has a full size one, but he uses better parts than the original, and has switch for turning off the lfo, so it’s just the preamp, and that’s where there’s a big difference. The preamp isn’t even put in most more affordable vibes. They usually just put volume pots, with a slight boost. Then there’s playing one with the real deal, speed control foot pedal(it’s a 5 pin cable), which gives an actual sweep, instead of just slow and fast, like units that use a TRS insert and a normal expression pedal. One can feel the difference when playing the more expensive ones. If Uni Vibe isn’t one’s thing, or they just want it for a cover, or to try, I wouldn’t buy a Behringer, but there are plenty of great ones for $150-250.

[@emdae921]

@CorbCorbin I know of Sabbadius :) And I get it, but again who is beringer hurting? Beringer of course dont use good parts and are more out there for leaners, experiment and again i dont think this is terrible. This sounds a lot nicer than my dunlop JH series vibe, not exactly cheap and exactly what you said, no preamp. I use other pedals as my preamp like my tube screamer. Anyhow thanks for the extra info, was a good read!

[@nickmaybes]

@@CorbCorbin I've always used the Fultone Deja vibe (mini Deja stereo model) sounds pretty good, but yeah these sabbadius & sir Henry units prob sound better, this one has that wide open throb to it I thought that those newer ones have too

[@GiacomoVaccari]

@@CorbCorbinwhat would you recommend for those prices?

[@jamiemorgan4146]

I don’t think that univibe is really your thing, but, in case you do, the absolute best, is the “DryBell Vibe Machine” (Amazing)! I don’t use it too often, so I chose the “DigiTech Ventura Vibe”, which is great, but not near the DryBell and now the DigiTech Ventura Vibe is bringing insane prices.

[@leehenderson8132]

I ordered this and the klon Looking forward to their arrival.go Berhinger.i have the jhs unicorn and the strymon Ultraviolet. This sounds as good.and for $69.come on.

[@SiloSoundStudios]

I've got a Moen Shaky Jimi and it sounds better I think than what I'm hearing here, and its like half the price of the Behringer. I'm happy to see them releasing cheap pedals though.

[@BopKitBill]

My only univibe style pedal now is the Ventura Vibe it's digital and was originally pretty cheap to get but they're going up a lot lately as people are waking up to it. This 69 vibe doesn't sound as good, at least here on YT...Makes me appreciate the VV more.

[@TheFlutecart]

Sounds good, very Vibe'y. I take it it's a real optic circuit and not a digi-clone?

[@huli8557]

There are digital parts in it...

[@hafstrat]

I agree with your conclusion. It lacks the asymmetrical sweep which gives the throb. I love the JHS Unicorn. It can boost a lot more than the Behringer and goes from subtle to throb. A lovely pedal. ❤ Thanks for your review nice one! Loving the marshmallow Nan too! 😂

[@Kaesewicht]

it also costs almost 200€ more

[@hafstrat]

@ It’s worth it , but if you’re in a budget the Behringer is excellent value. 👍🏼🎸

[@Mikeylikespizza]

I wish it was available back in the day where only Hugh &Kettner had a univibe in the Market...

[@Haciendamann]

Hi there! - That was no univibe, it was a rotary (Rotosphere) if i am not mistaken. ;o) - Best wishes!

[@Mikeylikespizza]

@Haciendamann yes, u r right, but u only had this or the old Dunlop Uni-Vibe UV-1. Both around 250€ as beginner and Teenager to much money 😅 today i have the ehx good vibes, is it simulation to the behringer? Yes i want a second vibe😅🤣

[@garycrant4511]

It's the only new Behringer FX pedal that isn't an instant buy for me. [I see a fuzz I can afford, it's mine]. But I'm considering 69 Vibe, and better hurry up in case they sell out. Tremelo is a constantly 'on' FX in my arsenal, but I've never been the biggest enthusiast of chorus.

[@fuckgoogle8661]

That’s funny it’s the one in the line at the top of my list.

[@TeleCaster66]

While I appreciate things being done on the cheap, you always get what you pay for. I'll stick with my MJM Classis vibe.

[@jonnyperez510]

If only someone would utilize the univibe for modern music and not the same old hendrix licks.

[@Neil-Aspinall]

Vibe is such a boutique sound. I have never personally known any guitarist who uses one or even talked about one? Why does it seem that Hendrix is it's main user, were they made for him originally?

[@ffbai]

Trower, Sayce, Earl and Schofield are a few that uses it effectively.

[@TheFlutecart]

I've had a Fulltone Deja-Vibe on my board for a decade now, I use it often. I'm a Trower fan, love that sound.

[@Neil-Aspinall]

@@ffbai Yes but they are hardly truely mainstream.

[@Protocol_17]

Univibe type effects are used in recording guitars, just not on full throb. Effects don’t always need to be the main sound, unless intended. Hendrix and Trower used it with intent.

[@ac30-Guitar-Pedals]

Great demo fella, for the money it’s a steel. My bet is that if you whip the back of it will be an LED with 4x LDRs surrounding it, it won’t be a proper lamp. All the jingle jangle about throb, double heart beat and asymmetrical phasing etc is down to the bias and offset of the lamp. The easiest way to achieve that is through trim pots. 100% this will not have adjustable pots inside, it will be an SMD board with fixed resisters. Do people really think someone is going to manually adjust a mass produced pedal - come on now boutique brigade with primark money

[@bell7759]

It has.

[@ac30-Guitar-Pedals]

@ it has what ???

[@bell7759]

@ac30helix44 trimpots are there: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGmwfZRta5mLa5osi=oEPN028A2DO_Eaha did a teardown.

[@GiacomoVaccari]

It has trim pots inside

[@ac30-Guitar-Pedals]

@ just watched the tear down, dialed in this could be awesome

[@therangersinger]

I would have opened that bad boy up before i even plugged it in 🤣

[@paulcrowder]

Same. I only came here to see if it had a real optical circuit.

[@BockwinkleB]

I used to have a chicken salad that I modded the trim pot on the interior and added foil to the photocel. loved it. Then I found one on EBay that someone had modded as above, rehoused with a swirl paint job and put a good footswitch on. $99. Had it for 15 years or so now. But it doesnt have an extension pedal jack, or chorus/vibrato mode.... I have an extension pedal laying around, $69 sounds like a deal to me....

[@chrisalderson5436]

Yeah seems a little clinical, not got that "curly wurly" type chew we all lust after, that aaid, bloody great boost pedal....

[@muleman72]

Time stamps on your video would be better

[@TheToneshack]

I'm working on it. Just figuring them out.

[@djb6496]

Seems bright but that could be your amp, settings or pickups. Nice playing. I think the pedal itself is lacking that lush chewiness that I would want in a univibe style pedal. There is too much stuttering in the intensity, none of that double heart beat pulsing and sounds more like a wowowowow. Love the playing and like the channel, just not digging the pedal tones. The vibrato setting sounds more like a tremolo. Editing to add that for only $69, it is a pretty good deal. A Sabbadius or R. Weaver FX vibe will run you $450-$1,100.

[@TheToneshack]

Chewiness. One of the words I couldn’t think of! Thanks for the kind words.

[@OkTr3y]

It’s more to do with his amp settings as mine has what you’re describing. But it comes down to what you’re willing to spend I guess

[@emdblues]

Cheap univibes tend to sound like phasers. I would recommend the one from Jam Pedals and Drybell Vibe Machine. They sound amazing and they're not overpriced. I have a clone of Roger Mayer Voodoo Vibe which sounds killer.

[@wildeman1253]

Nope, I can't even make my original sound like that.

[@blackstrat7]

Who uses vibe speeds that fast soooo much? How about a sweep of the speed and intensity controls from 0-5 in chorus mode? THE only vibe video ever to not play “Breathe” 😂😂😂

[@TheToneshack]

I kinda did that on purpose.

[@patrickmcmanus5373]

Because. Chorus And Vibrato Or. Vibe Also. Classic Chorus Retro Ensemble Bla bla bla So there are so many different circuits people get confused. To attack a company who only tries to give inexperienced and players who can't afford the thousands of dollars for one vintage pedal and vintage guitar and amp. Behringer are the best guitar pedal brand for inexpensive pedals. The other companies who make millions of pedals and sell them for 20$ even for what jhs would call a new circuit they get grief from morons. Do your homework before knocking these companies actually making a difference. Does Dumble do this for the fans.😮

[@quoimagueule628]

the sound is bad

[@huli8557]

Let's hear you

[@ericcarlson5]

Another vibe review and the player has no idea how to use it. Throw the funk bs out. Slow your playing down so we can hear the throb. ( bridge of sighs etc) Hello! Turn the intensity up and the speed down. Jeez

[@TheToneshack]

There will be plenty of people doing that stuff. I've purposely tried to avoid it.

[@ericcarlson5]

@ you are demonstrating a Univibe, ppl want to first hear if the pedal can do the Trower, Hendrix or Gilmore thing. Then all the other crap is like, what ever. No body gives two cents about funk guitar on a Univibe

[@TheToneshack]

@@ericcarlson5 I agree a certain demographic will want to hear that. But what about the people that don't? If every Univibe video played those songs as awesome and as classic as they are, it would get quite boring no? I'll let others play them, almost certainly better than I can. I'm just testing these things out and turning knobs.

[@ericcarlson5]

@ i’m not saying to not do the more obscure settings, you’re totally missing the point and the strong features which everybody loves of the pedal itself. That’s like demoing, a dual overdrive pedal or two channel amp and only demonstrating the clean channel.🙄

[@zombiewooof]

I'm sorry, but Eric Carlson is right - with all respect, you don't know anything about these things...maybe you think it sounds great when you play this or play that, but - respectfully - your not showing the pedal how it's intended to be used. You obviously don't know. Your demo is so A.D.D. it's distracting. And, sadly, he's right - nobody cares about how or what you can play. We're not tuning in for that. You didn't dial in one usable effect setting...you're kinda all over the place. Sorry.

[@the_guitar_generation]

Well, at least the pedal looks cool😂 no throb. Who’s the guy who approves these sub par pedal reproductions ( not just this brand)? You gotta have a retro blues rock style guitar player to test these before you release them. Just sayin some computer amp Sim metal head won’t be the best option. Not saying it was… but it probably was😜🤓🎸

[@FFGG22E]

LDRs illegal? Why?