Peavey Vypyr 15 - Metal

[@OlaEnglund]

This is how I do it: I record a total of 4 takes in Logic and shooting videos from different angles. Then I end up using the best two takes for the audio and use all 4 camera angles. Makes sense?

[@gregorylutgen5686]

I've been playing guitar 35 years and played on countless amps of every size, make, and model in search of great metal tone. I must say that my personal favorite simple budget amp metal sound is a Peavey Vyper 30.

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Outstanding work, Ola! Huge tone out of a tiny amp. I'm shocked that speaker sounds so good. Well done, sir!

[@santanajad9418]

pro trick: you can watch series on flixzone. Been using it for watching all kinds of movies during the lockdown.

[@armandoibrahim7786]

@Santana Jad yea, I have been watching on flixzone} for since december myself :)

[@timcastens1150]

Yep they get a bad rap because many of their amps are inexpensive but their not cheap. And they last. Right on Peavy. Lots of great and famous musicians have and do use them. I love their stuff.

[@brandonharris9160]

Maybe you'll shut up about digital modelers now lol

[@RichardGarcia93]

@@brandonharris9160this one is analog

[@OlaEnglund]

absolutely! I think this is an extremely priceworthy little combo, I would definitely see it as a practice amp at home.

[@RockMattStar1]

Maybe people should check out what Ola does to each model as the default settings are loaded... Less treble, more mid, less gain. That's the key to better tone... Moderation.

[@mateuszzybert5168]

and skills

[@vice6650]

Matt Draycott no one have the key for a better tone. i think if you like your own tone then good for you but dont say "how to get a better tone"

[@bobaattila6832]

and the most important is the pickup.

[@clothbooster]

Allll the gaiiinnnnn

[@danischeesus]

The first amp I ever bought! I still have and use the Vypyr VIP 2 for my bedroom. Thanks Ola for the years of awesome content!

[@ProphetForProfit]

6 years ago Ola sounded better on this Peavey Pypyr than I currently sound on a couple thousand dollars worth of Mesa Boogie.

[@barrygomez5968]

Mesas are not easy to dial at first. With time it will huff and puff

[@EvilDeathFx]

Add an ibanez tube screamer for boost

[@fahadjavaid7336]

And that was 15 watt version that doesn't have stomp box section... Ola can make every thing sounds good.

[@thedeepend7530]

@@fahadjavaid7336 No, the 15 watt version has a Tube Screamer between Flanger and Pitch Shifter, with parameter 1 you can change the gain from the tubescreamer and Parameter 2 its change the tone of it too.

[@ImotekhtheStormlord-tx2it]

its a staple peavey sound. thats why peaveys are used by many metal bands and were used religiously back in the 90s. thats why eddie van halen loved it

[@coloccinjuanfran433]

I have the 30W model. Very good for the value, if you know how to set it up you're looking a one of the best modelling amps out there in the market. The clean channel is superb when I play with a modified strat with Lace Sensors. Distortion is what gets this amp a 9/10 overall in my opinion. Tubescream combined with JSX or XXX and you're rocking.

[@fahadjavaid7336]

I too have 30w model. But I have notice a very good tone thru amp speakers becomes very week when recorded through headfone jack

[@kristophertibbets5986]

I have had my 30 watt for about 13-15 years. It is a damn monster! I have actually not bought a stack since my wife gave it to me, because I have not played through anything since that I would rather have. (Until this year I bought a black spirit 200). I will never get rid of it!

[@Maxpound]

I have the 75w version of this. Every time I get it in me to get a new amp I cant justify it. It's outstanding considering how much you get for the money. It nails most tones at 80-95% accuracy. If anyone is wondering about getting this as a practice amp then this is pretty much the best one I've played.

[@harveyjake1985]

To anyone wondering what PUPs those are, they're Seymour Duncan black winters I use them in my Epiphone SG and they're heavy as fuck shit, they could probably make a toothbrush sound heavy as fuck

[@themodernguitarist]

+Jake Harvey Pretty sure he used Duncan Distortions around this time.

[@bobaattila6832]

He used SH-14, I'm pretty sure

[@martinignaciodefeo9235]

Can we just accept the fact that Ola is the Tone Master and he can even make a string tied to a broomstick like a 3.000 USD guitar and an empty coffee cup like a Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier??? He really knows how to do his shit and let everybody wondering about how he did it...

[@daveshouse8105]

This is a solid amp and is deceptively powerful. I enjoy this amp allot and this has so many things to noodle in your sound with ease.

[@JeffLiuth]

I need this carpet, the tone comes from it!

[@LeoM-zt3pl]

I bought a peavy vypyr 15w new in 2009 and still use it to this day even with top end BC Rich & LTD guitars. For a metalhead living in a condo, this amp slays on a budget. I prefer the 6505 setting

[@Ultimomoz]

I have a Peavey Vypyr 30, and it kicks ass !

[@fatbaldandover40]

+Ultimomoz Hi mate, i'm thinking of getting one of these effect amps, I have had a laney 40w reverb amp for years, still works fine but when it's turned up it's just loud and loses the fuzz that I get at low level. So....my query is, Do the effects still work well when cranked up? As I am just playing at home would the 15w suffice? Cheers

[@noone-oo1bn]

@@fatbaldandover40 yes effects work sorry for late respond

[@DrGand]

@Fearedse I had this amp for a long while... I'm an experienced player, I also have my high end amplifier... I know how to set up a good tone... Anyways, what i'm getting at... this demo is a PERFECT example of how great this amp sounds. Mine sounds almost identical in recordings as this one does. It does a REALLY good job at emulating the the characteristics of a tube amplifier. I loved that amp, and once again, this demo is a PERFECT example of how good it sounds.

[@ATurnerC]

These amps are amazing. I own a Vypyr 30w and 120w 2x12 tube. Of course there is always room for evolving your tone. But, I found a tone I'm happy with on the Vypyr. I don't even want an Axe-Fx anymore either because of how good of a tone you can get out of these amps. It also can "djent" very well. Hopefully, they do an adaptation in the future, making the Vypyr a cheaper multi-effects processor version of the Axe-Fx.

[@riku_septentriones_eternal]

I wonder how great Ola would make Zoom G5 to sound like

[@Valentineskidd]

I have the 75w combo of this amp, and i love it dearly. Even though it has been back and forth to peavey many times to get repaired... I still love it. I just wish they were still doing the 120w head because i would snatch that up straight away. Awesome amp.

[@AtlasExperimentGuitar]

These are honestly not bad amps. I had the 75 watt 1x12 for quite a while and it served it's purpose. It does what it does well. Gets you a bunch of decent tones and effects for cheap.

[@zakedwards6977]

I still appreciate this video, thank you for giving us some absolutely tasty tones. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@Digiadaamore]

This is my living room practice amp and despite what people may say ive always been able to pull out great tones like this. if your not recording an album it will serve you well

[@OlaEnglund]

glad it worked out for you!

[@tomglidden7938]

I picked one of these up a few years ago, usually it surprises most people. Done a lot of direct in recording with it, can't beat it for the size.

[@Takunrsx]

Great work dude, you are the reason i went and got a Vypyr 15w for practice

[@j8ded]

the only bad thing about these videos is that people will buy these amps thinking they will sound as good as ola makes them sound lol

[@DeathM3tal2000]

Most people buy the amp and think they are going to set it up and have it sound like this. This guy has 2 tracks panned left and right and a studio mic with drum tracks.

[@cheloronaldo]

Jackson Sullivan It is still nothing that ''fancy/expensive''. The microphone is a shure sm57 of $90 or $100 bucks. You can use it with any audio interface (m-audio) even with the ones of $80,$90 bucks with just 1 instrument input. and then panning left and right. But It is still something ''extra'' that you have to buy ir order to get this sound.

[@microondasletal]

Ole makes every amp sound like the same, that's not good to me :S

[@vadimtaranov3041]

David Gomez de los Santos Ola just always tune the tone to his taste.

[@microondasletal]

Vadim Taranov But you just can't do that, when you show an amp you can't tune it to sound like you do in your band, you need to show more sounds of the amp. I've seen like 7 or 8 videos of Ola about monster amps. If I were to buy a new amp, I wouldn't care about which to choose, because to me they sounded all like the same...

[@000Mariat000]

I have the 100 Watt version with 2X12 spekaers, buyed it about 3 years ago with the sanpera board. I record at home with the SM58 and the sounds I get from this bad boy are from another world! I do not regret the decision buying it even once, allthough sometimes I wish it were bit louder

[@joehervey84]

I have this amp the key with the high gain amps is. More mids,pull out some of the highs n blend in the lows with less gain. It does sound good at low volume a know issue is rattles at higher volumes so if u can aim for volumes between 1-3 n add a nosie gate to clean up unwanted buzzing . Even a modern amp will have issues an if it's under 200 there could b a list of 'issues'. If u can find one local buy it an remember how you EQ one amp Sim might not work for the next one u try. Just try what I said . More metal!🎸

[@MarkSDD]

I use a Vypyr 30 for home practise. Use a JSX patch, and run my DS1 into the front. Sounds fantastic. I wired up a speaker jack and run it into a 2x12 with a V30 and G12t100. I decided to upgrade to the VIP3 model, and within a week had returned it. Wasn't even close to how good the 30 was.

[@DrunkRiffer]

I used to have this amp. In its price range and wattage, the Vypyr is without a doubt the winner. If you're in a dilemma of which budget practice amp you should get, go for this one. I regret selling mine.

[@OlaEnglund]

I would say if I work my ass off a full day 5-8 hours depending. Prepping, setting up, recording/filming, editing etc

[@nunoostephen436]

I own this Peavey amp it's great try the phone out into a stereo pre to a classA amp and pair of two way speakers

[@SoMiSongbird]

God I miss this thing so bad, such a good practice amp!!!

[@crevnoid]

Great sound. Love it going right into metal. Instead of 5 minutes on a clean channel. Had Peavey amps for many years. They always impressed me. Think I need to cruise to a guitar store and try this out.

[@zakkufeld9535]

my first real amp. love that your doing more tests of affordable amps lately.

[@dansorber]

I own this little amp and absolutely love it. Glad to see Ola demoing it.

[@DeadShred9]

Ola can dial in just about any Amp but I will stay With Boss , Blackstar & my Yamaha THR -10X !! Thanks for the demo Ola !

[@staurosnordeste]

omg is the first time i have heard this amp, i loved it, its awesome!

[@shredding_soul5160]

Yes! I've been using this to record ideas and people keep asking what program or amp I'm using lol. Two guitars panned left and right sound ballzy as hell using this little amp! Great video!

[@mrkalan420]

As always, killer job man. Im so glad you did this video. I just picked this amp up a couple weeks ago as a practice amp so I dont have to fire up my triple rec everytime I just wanna jam. I love this little bastard. Killer tone out of such a small amp. Perfect for recording

[@rpr154]

Im glad to see that there are people out there that understand that even little bitty bedroom amps can get a huge sound with the proper placement of an sm57. I love these videos, and will always continue to watch, and support what Ola's doing, but people should know not to expect this type of sound from these amps.. this is now what they sound like to the ear.. That said, Who thinks Ola should have an endorsement deal with Sure? /m/_

[@Ladalle0]

Used your settings, detuned to Drop C, I finally got a really good swedish DM sound, thanks ! I was looking for this for a while, I could never have thought that turning the gain and the bass down and cranking up the mids could be the solution ! Cheers from France :)

[@juwanfidle09]

Thanks for posting this Ola! Going to try to reamp some of my songs with this! :)

[@mariohemm3783]

I bought this amp in a small town nearby. My Fernder Mustang broke and so a had to get a new amp. Because of the fact, that I had this amp in my mind buying in those days, I looked for that one in EBAY. And what can I say, I was not disappointed. (I should have bought this amp in first place. It really sounds awesome till I got "defanged" it and got rid of all these disturbing resonances. I have to say I love this amp for what it is and couldn't, even nowadays, imagine any better amp in the practice range, except a boss Katana - but this would be more expensive. Love it - and I still love your videos Ola. Greetings from Germany nearby "Thomann".

[@Amphitryon27]

If you want to play mainly metal you should choose between the Vypyr and a Line 6 Spider IV. I prefer the Line 6 and recommend you to buy at least the version with 75 watts. But check it out. The Fender Mustang is not really aggressive.

[@swedishfish73]

I would definitely recommend this amp to beginners who are about to buy a Line 6, I'm upgrading to the Vypyr 60 Tube this weekend.

[@Deathrider23]

for me: i dont care how the amp "naturally" sounds. I will hear what is POSSIBLE with it, and Ola yust show you examples of possibilitys of the amps. And i think Ola is awesom in recording, he knows exactly what to do to make it sound like this. Sure, he uses sure sm57 which changes the "naturally" sound a little bit, than he uses EQ and also adding a 2nd track for more powerful sound. I love this and this is what i want to hear, i want to hear what you can do with this amps

[@finparkour]

After watching this vid, bought the amp and years later still happy

[@HarriAYE]

I got a Peavey Vypyr 30, really good amp, Peavey are top quality

[@OlaEnglund]

Rectifier.... :D

[@gregorylutgen5686]

6505

[@vzntoup]

Nice Man !!!!! every time you put something new out you give me more inspiration !!

[@thetruly1730]

i have the vypyr 30, it just shreds!!!!

[@U2wild]

U can get any sound you want from crystal clean to extreme metal- 75 watt is very loud by itself for smaller gigs & u can always mike it for bigger gigs.The Vyper is currently my fav practice amp. I only have the 15 watt version and it is louder than SHITZ. You should invest in the Sanpera 2 foot pedal - it will be well worth it to switch presets gigs.If I were you I would go ahead & buy the new version Vyper VIP 3 - you can get it for $299 at ZZsounds - they have payment plan @ $75 for 4 months

[@rythmickme]

I have this amp. It sounds really good for this budget, it's really amazing. In my opinion it is the best amp for playing metal (for 100-130 euros budget of course).

[@kerrymckinney1]

These are great budget amps. I had the 75 watt version and loved it. For the money, it's a great option. Thanks Ola! I'd love to see some play through's with the new Bogner pedals!

[@wilz373]

he can make a potato sound like a bomb.

[@bergerarcana]

YOu like potatoes, Wil--- I'll take some fries, please...

[@solomonoh7769]

SM57 sure can

[@St1ckl3r]

HAaahahahahahahaha best comment ever!

[@herculesbrofister265]

And theres a guy named MacGyver who can make a potato into a bomb

[@Takunrsx]

it was because of Ola that i decided for the Vypyr, 3 years and still kicking ass

[@shredcoremtb]

Ola englund thank you so much for making this amp test.. I love this amp though I own a 75 watt but still peavey vypyr is a nice amp for a low price.. Thanks for making my day

[@Songwriter4God]

Everyone mentions the tube amps as if they could afford it or even have a use for it. Costs $1000-10,000 for the non 10 watt ones. Even from what I've seen in ads and catalogs the 8 watt tube amps cost ~$800. Ridiculous. And, you just said modeling amps were crap. Not "cheap modeling amps" but "modeling amps". That's it. You didn't specify. Thus I brought up Axe-FX. Yes, many of us could never afford it, but it sounds absolutely amazing. And guess what? It's modeling.

[@joehervey84]

Still use mine, putting a Jensen c8r. Looked at the mod 8 and celestion 15 8

[@yngvai777]

Not a bad series of amps. I have the Vypyr 120 tube, it's awesome! I've been playing for 15 years and conciser myself a very series guitar player. I love the thing.

[@holzy2360]

Great video, I use this amp with a schecter and a metal muff ot sounds brilliant, I won't need anything better for home use.

[@DrGand]

Excellent demo Ola! This amp is an amazing amp for the price, and beats it's competitor out of the water in every way... the line 6 spider 15... For $100 USD you can't get a better amplifier.

[@rk28984]

I also own this little amp, been playing about 9 years and play a 650€ guitar (with lace PU)through it but I have to say that this little amps sounds better live than in this video. best budget amp out there and for practicing at home it's good enough. can't expect more for 100 bucks!

[@akimbojimbo6590]

As an owner of this amp and a previous owner of a line 6 SPIDER IV, I can say with absolute certainty that this amp outshines the line 6 in absolutely every way. Especially the distortion channel, the 6505 setting is quite nice compared to the "iNsAnE" channel on the line 6, gahhh

[@krustdogg131]

One of the few small solid state amps that actually has decent high gain sounds

[@deutscherjoel]

It's official...this guy can make ANYTHING sound good.

[@dakotahutchinson9371]

I've had this amp for 9 years and I fucking looooove it

[@joehervey84]

I got one as well, for 50 bucks USD it's a steal. If you like high gain this is for you. I tell everyone ,there vip series imo took a step back. Wish I got the 30 WATT that has a 12inch speaker. Shipping was like 72 dollars I had to pass. Still love my amp like you

[@cracker182]

yo . is it easy to setup?

[@TobyKBTY]

This is actually the most brutal sounding of all the cheap, SS amps you've done. It's pretty damn good.

[@NomadRonin]

It shouldn't, the distortions analog. Try downloading the patch update from the Peavey website.

[@PaintballBoomer]

All you need is a good ear to be able to hear the difference between a Mesa and a Peavey. The reason his sounds good is because he uses a good guitar, great playing, and he knows how to mic stuff. Remember folks, recording isn't about making guitars sound good. It's about getting a useable tone that sits well in the mix.

[@antnyneveruploads]

I've owned this amp for a few years now, and I love it. I prefer the Dzl amp model with a little nudge from the tube screamer effect, since the pickups on my Les Paul aren't nearly as hot as Ola's.

[@LTDusersince99]

it has analog distortion, I have one, I noticed that it's the same analog distortion for each channel, it's just that they play with an internal EQ I would say to make it sound like other popular amps

[@franticmachine]

This amp is absolutely amazing! I had tube amplifier Marshall DSL 15 watt for 500$ and compared to Vypyr it sounded like shit. I sold Marshall and buy this little Peavey just for 100$ but it absolutely killed. I’m happy! Especially if you need a metal amplifier this baby is amazing!!!!!

[@kaffka1986]

I have the 15w version tha Ola's using in the video and I've got to say the thing is not only brutally loud(I play mine at about 0.7 on the master volume knob lol) but the tone each setting has is incredibly hard to beat and just for the price but in general. I will say while over 50% of the amp models sound really good their not very accurate, probably slightly accurate to mediocre, again though that's just the amp to amp comparison not the tone, like i said the tone and power are just raw! lol

[@tomglidden7938]

I use mine on the Krank setting a lot and direct in record, can't beat it for a cheap practice amp that sounds decent. Like you said its loud and usually surprises anyone I let play thru it. Cheers!

[@yluj0407]

Someone mentioned a "scooped" or "bedroom" mix as a bad thing. Are you saying I should get rid of my bedroom and sleep in my living room? Another thing, i do like loads of drugs and grew by hair and beard, and I still suck. I practice like 1-2 hours a month. What gives?

[@andyharripaul9066]

Lay off the drugs get some weed n have a few beers before going on stage

[@hidragon91]

I can vouch for this little things badassery, I have the 75 watt version, couldn't be happier

[@BejiVGM]

what's the name of the song?

[@guitarguy7480]

My point exactly. This is a great time to be a guitarist.

[@U2wild]

All versions of the Vyper are Bad AZZ- If you can swing it , get the new version VIP 3 with the Sanpera 2 footpedal- it's 100 watts - 12 inch speaker-LCD screen with the sanpera you can access 400 presets- About $500 at ZZsounds and you can set up no interest payment plan everyone approved- (p.s. the footpedals work with all Vypers except 15 watt version)

[@SecondCityGuitars]

Why the hate? It's a $100 practice amp! What the hell do people expect? It's not going to sound like a $1000+ tube amp but it sounds incredibly good for the price. Even if it were heavily processed (which Ola has already said it isn't) that can be done with inexpensive software now too making it more affordable than ever to produce great music. My first amp was a Peavey rage $100 new in 1980-something (yes, I'm old) and it didn't do anything as cool as a Vypyr 15. Less hating more playing!

[@godzilla964]

My first amp.

[@rainshadows7086]

This amp is nice for a beginner. For 100bucks on craigslist or offer up you can go from metal to surf guitr easy. Has effects on it and a tuner.

[@rkgaustin]

Amazon link in the description goes to a page that says "[DISCONTINUED] Line 6 Spider IV 15 15-watt 1x8 Modeling Guitar Amplifier"

[@LukeIncognito]

VERYGOOD AGAIN OLA !!! VERY GOOD PEAVEY VYPYR COMBO !!! LOW PRICE AND INTERESTING SOUND !!!

[@virusofthedeath]

He has been clever mic-ing the outter part of the cone, delivers more bass less fizzness from that small cone. :)

[@guitarguy7480]

There's all of that, plus a lot of people don't understand how different a guitar/amp sounds out of the context of a band scenario or mixed recording. This video does both. I don't know what the hell this guy is complaining about, you get to hear it by itself and you get to hear it double-tracked (a world of difference) and with bass and drums. If anything it should be encouraging that "budget" gear sounds so good these days. I see videos like this as a good way to build consumer confidence.

[@tonypoole3383]

This was my first amp

[@nealios93]

It's called pickups, mic, mic placement, pickups, technique. It also clearly states no post EQ too.

[@LoerdNoerd]

Literally the only bad thing about this is the cable jack. Every thing else I dearly love, especially that Rectifier simulation.

[@fahadjavaid7336]

You make it sounds awesome.

[@warhammer265]

I own the line 6 spider 4 15 and I almost regret getting it now... lol this sounds a bit better I think and it isn't much more money than the line 6

[@NomadRonin]

I can get some awesome tones out of mine, also. I have the 15 and 30 and am very happy with what I get from them. I can get tones that sound as good as what you're getting on this demo, so I know this is no B.S. Now if i could just play as well as you do.

[@guitarguy7480]

Yes, Peavey's TransTube overdrive technology. Which, if you've every owned a TransTube Bandit or other, you'd already know its incredible solid state distortion. Its part of the reason why I wasn't interested in the tube version of the Vypyr, considering TransTube works well enough for much less.

[@danpluso]

Yeah there's no question about it. Get a Vypyr if your playing in the bedroom. At bedroom volumes it will probably sound better anyways sine the tube amps don't sound great until you really crank them... LOUD! I wet the 30watt vypyr if you ever plan to jam with a drummer.

[@Velopod]

Wow, for a practice amp that sounds truly badass

[@xXokcoolXx]

Impressive for a little modeling amp. Now I know why my buddy talked to highly of 'em!

[@Daimbeg]

WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE SONG? WHERE CAN I DOWNLOAD OR BUY IT?

[@Yalefxz]

This amp is realy good for songs like this? (metalcore, deathcore, hardcore) i have to buy a new amp

[@seangriffey8669]

For the price tag its better than the fender alternatives. I'd get on of the bigger models though.

[@adamgizka8189]

It's not core dude, Ola is not a pussy...

[@DJRay]

6:05 is the perfect Guthrie Govan tone!!