NEW Valeton GP-200 JR - Full review!

[@davidsillars3181]

Heck, that's amazing. Really decent drum machine and a useful loop length. Nice review too of course.

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

Thanks man! I appreciate that!

[@DANCEDWAT]

I have the GP-100 still, has the occasional "overwhelm" moment where you can tell it's CPU-bound. Hope the 200 and friends use their extra beef wisely! Thanks for the review.

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!

[@robertclarkguitar]

Wow. This I'm digging man. I need to keep eye on this. Excellent review brother!!!! 🎉

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

Thanks man!!! Appreciate that my friend!

[@rubenmedina5050]

Nice review, I own the GP200 and with good IR's sounds very good, best regards.

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! Cheers

[@letigidou8660]

Is the JR version the same sound quality as the full GP-200? If it is then I don't need the 8 switches.

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

Im not sure, this is the only one I’ve tried

[@thedeadxtras9927]

Exactly the same internally, it’s just reduced in size and has less foot switches

[@moosey62]

Thanks very much Derek. A very useful and informative review. Loved your 3D blow-up intro and.. What was the ethereal background music during the software demonstration? Top Notch!

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

Thank you!!! I appreciate that very much!, the music was just something from a stock library, I can get the name if you’d like? Cheers

[@moosey62]

That's ok mate. No need to dig out that stock music. I was wondering if you'd done it yourself on the Valeton! Btw, I've just ordered a JR today ;-) Thanks again.

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

No worries, I should write more music for the videos, perhaps I’ll start doing that, cheers and enjoy it!

[@Chip_57]

Hey DP - Nice review as ever. Seems a good budget choice if you can't stretch to the full fat version. Good looper length too. All the best.

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

Thanks Chip!!! Hope all is well with you my friend!

[@mattpearce79]

I bought the GP-200, half expecting it to be rubbish. Have to say it’s exceeded my expectations, I’ve had a Line 6 Pod Go and Headrush MX-5 previously and sold both. Might just hang onto the GP 200

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

It’s honestly surprising how far multi effects have come! Cheers!

[@bloodflower2141]

Ive been debating between this and the mx5.. Is it clearly the better option?

[@mattpearce79]

@@bloodflower2141 since posting I sent my GP 200 back, the save button stopped working on the device, the replacement also developed an issue with the parameter knob so that went back too. Overall I thought the Valeton sounded better than my mx-5 but sadly the quality of the Valeton in my experience fell short.

[@ivandel7788]

Nice review, I used to have the gp100 but I wasn't convinced on getting the gp200 this is a good size and the balanced outputs are better than the gp200lt 🎉

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

Thanks for watching! And thanks for the kind words!

[@winandd8649]

The only thing the JR version has which none of the others have is DI out with regular XLR outputs! 👍 So no need voor adapter cables, which is a big plus

[@Lez325]

I have just bought one- I love it- where is the ON/OFF switch does it actually have on???? Great demo by the way

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

As I remember it doesn’t have one but great unit!

[@Lez325]

Oh I agree its pure awesome tech - your demo did it proud @@DerekPaulGuitar

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

Thanks man!

[@sirduke1310]

Nice video! A question, tone wise does it sound exactly as it’s bigger brother GP200? And also, I have several Choptones packs for the GP200, will I be able to use them with GP200jr?

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

As far as a i know the sounds are the same, and I think you can but I would clarify with them, cheers!

[@sirduke1310]

@@DerekPaulGuitar Great! Thanks for answering🤘

[@davelisapaly6750]

it's the same

[@thomasgnome6585]

Nice demo video. Thank you, Derek. Have you tested the looper video UNDO function for removing the last recorded layer too? Am I right, that the (switchable) UNDO option reduces the recording time of the looper? 180 seconds without UNDO to how many seconds less?

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

I tested a 4 bar loop and it layers and has undo as well if that helps, thanks

[@ymelfilm]

And, do you think it is easy in the middle of a song start the looper for a solo then go back to the song? Because this 3 button looping requires you to carefully stomp on 2 buttons at once that I may fail and mess up the song.

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

Yes! that's how i would use it, you would have to start the looper on a phrase in the song where the solo sits and then double tap it to end the loop after the solo

[@ymelfilm]

@@DerekPaulGuitar huh, double tap sounds terrible for me! I intentionally bought a looper pedal that needs only simple step to stop/delete (if u hold ur step down) d loop.

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

@@ymelfilm They definitely work the best! i prefer those too

[@ymelfilm]

@@DerekPaulGuitar so I dont go for the valeton. I have a stomp XL, but its heavy and bulky to carry around 4-5 times a week with the additional looper and stuff

[@hummere7541]

Are you able to use it with just headphones without an amp for practicing?

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

Yes absolutely, thanks for watching

[@tattoofred]

Me encanta lo personalizable que es los footswitch y las salidas Xlr...gracias por el video 😉😉

[@padawan9127]

Hi, is the effects loop programmable, not position but can I have it assigned to a footswitch?

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

I’m not sure to be honest, maybe someone else can chime in

[@luhvi.]

How does it compare to the Donner Arena, which one would you reccomend? - Also i have an audio interface, so i was wondering if i should run the Multi FX Pedal into my interface, or use the USB-C on the back of the Pedal. Thanks for the great review! Cheers

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

Thanks for the comment, both the Valeton and Donner are great multi FX, I couldn’t choose between the two, and I’d use the USB C on the back to use it as an audio interface, you’ll get stereo effects and a clearer sound, cheers!

[@bhaanTV]

Very great upload =) is it possible to insert vst like neural dsp? thanks u !

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

Thank you!!! I don’t think it’s possible, but you can use you’re own cab sims vis the software

[@ymelfilm]

Hi Derek, does it have odd rhythm drum patterns?

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

Hi! Good question, I don’t think so, you mean like 7/8 time etc?

[@ymelfilm]

@@DerekPaulGuitar yes, 5/8, 7/8 etc

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

Not that I remember, just 4/4 and 3/4

[@ymelfilm]

tks. what a pity. Why the industry help people stay dumb.. @@DerekPaulGuitar

[@LivinginLosAngeles-re5yx]

I find them odd. They lack beefyness and don't have even basic drumbeats, instead the included drumbeats are very busy, some ridiculously busy. The drum function gets a D from me.

[@dmitriopekine5402]

Can you test how polyphonic pitch shifter peeforms in terms of transpose/drop tune?

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

I tried it and it’s ok, not the best as the polyphony is t that great, cheers

[@cameramanHH2010]

Thanks, nice review! Just a few questions: Just to make it sure: You can use it in stomp mode, meaning you can switch on and off sinngle effects with the three footswitches? Can You combine two distortion effects? Is it possible to combine drums and looper?

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

Thanks for the comment! Yes it can be used in stomp box mode, yes you can switch on and off single effects, and yes you can combine the drums and looper in its basic sync form, the reason I say yes is from online forums and articles, I haven’t personally used those functions, but the feedback says yes, cheers!

[@norcancantos1494]

Why is it humming, is it from the guitar or from the multi FX? Does it has a noise suppression? Sir, does it has a sustain FX? Thanks in advance for your answer

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

Some of the patches will be noisy due to high gain, but there is a noise gate built in and can be used, thanks

[@Craig_KCfan]

I might have missed it but does it have blue-tooth capability, like for my headphones? Craig

[@bcltdinc.8919]

Any effects with have noise if you pack up tone of gain and sustain to it .. and yet of course it has noise gate

[@vinnymurphy5994]

Just to confirm, does it handle bass guitars well?

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

I didn’t try it sorry as I don’t have a bass! I don’t see why not though to be honest

[@vinnymurphy5994]

@@DerekPaulGuitar thanks!

[@batphink2655]

@@vinnymurphy5994 The smaller original unit GP 100 has about 25 very good usable Bass patches fyi!

[@jesterraj]

So where you saving your patch. ..I don't see no user bank

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

Just save it over the existing patch or there are many user banks called GP200JR

[@jesterraj]

@@DerekPaulGuitar I'm waiting on my gp200

[@rieupickups1883]

How does this compare to nux mg 30? Thanks in advance.

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

Thanks for the comment, I haven’t tried the MG30 unfortunately

[@lordseph]

Does the looper sync with the drums?

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

I’m not sure, there is a sync mode though

[@mohammedrafia5708]

Can we connect external pedals with valeton?

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

You can certainly run them in front of it using a clean amp setting

[@mohammedrafia5708]

@@DerekPaulGuitar thank u

[@danmarshall3089]

where do i buy one?

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

I’d say keep an eye on out online or Valetons website

[@danmarshall3089]

@@DerekPaulGuitar had a look and think it's tooexpensive for what it is i was hoping that it would be cheaper than an lt maybe a bit more than a gp100 but it's more than an lt which i think is a better option with an expression pedal

[@danmarshall3089]

@@DerekPaulGuitar needs to have a midi in and out to make it truly usful live and to be worth something over the gp100 which has most of the sounds. i just need midi to be able to not have to tap endlessly to get to presets

[@batphink2655]

I bought the original GP-100 on Amazon and it arrives in perfect condition ,I love it!

[@Ron-GIT]

great upload derek thnx , can you powered this unit also with an usb hub? regards !

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

Thank you! Appreciate that, you cannot unfortunately, it requires the power supply that comes with it, thanks!

[@Ron-GIT]

@@DerekPaulGuitar i though it was handy on vacation but ok, thnx regards

[@mariosilva7817]

No midi?

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

No midi unfortunately

[@joefranks4457]

The screen is huge but the patch number is too small.

[@Paguyuban_tepa_selira]

How do you get rid of the static hum ?

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

Do you mean on the high gain patches?

[@Paguyuban_tepa_selira]

@@DerekPaulGuitar no sir, that hum when your not playing the guitar. Or is it unnoticeable in a live performance setup ?

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

That’s my house power, it’s a pain sometimes, it’s not a unit thing

[@Paguyuban_tepa_selira]

@@DerekPaulGuitar Oh. I thought it has something to do with the device. Okay then, thanks alot ! 🙏🏻

[@padawan9127]

Nobody goes over the ctrl footswitch functionality

[@rudyzulkarnaen1633]

How much does it cost?

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

It’s on valetons website currently with the price but it could change

[@davenew4832]

skipping over the funk and world rhythms...not cool

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

I’m never sure whether to play all the drum patterns, noted!

[@bcltdinc.8919]

For sone reason, the gp-200jr sounds a lot better than gp-200 This is a newer model, i think i must have a better processor

[@videoukazka-xe3ny]

It sounds a bit strange, like similar products. . . it feels digital

[@pbasswil]

I'd describe it as Larger than life / Ultra-produced - like: a lot of these sounds would jump out of the mix. I don't hear any particular artifacts that are unique to the digital realm, though...