Peavey Vypyr X2 Modeling Guitar Amp - Demo/Review

[@SRguitar]

Get the Vypyr X2 Sweetwater sweetwater.sjv.io/baYzVM Musik Produktiv tidd.ly/3o3q9j8

[@matthewjdouglas6471]

Did you use any external pedals while making this video. Or are all the sounds coming direct from the peavy and the guitars. Great video

[@garysullivan5850]

Just got mine....finally! Took 7 months from when I ordered. I'm a Marshall guy but looking for some versatility. I've had other Peavey amps in the past, Classic 50 and an old TransTube. This amp sounds really good and the amp models are very good!!! I appreciate your video for helping the process sink in for navigating the various features. Keep on rockin'.......🤘😎🤘

[@michaelbell75]

Awesome! I play guitar, bass and acoustic and getting back into it but didnt want to have to buy multiple amps for the house. I ordered a Bass VI and was going back and forth on whether to get a guitar amp or a bass amp. This is a dream amp and solves that problem! I had an old red striped Peavey Bandit from the 90s? Fantastic amp, Peavey is underrated IMO. Will have to get one of these. thanks!

[@urmomsaivilo4783]

I got mine and it's the best amp I've owned so far. The acoustic mode is my most favorite. I have a Sterling JP70 and it sounds like piezo. definitely a 10/10 for me

[@amandamarinovich6164]

I just got one instead of 3 new amps for each instrument. I was overwhelmed at first but after you play around a bit it's so cool. Sounds great for each instrument and style. Also it's LOUD

[@arno-luyendijk4798]

I guess it is also useful for performances on small to medium stages?

[@rexfordhazelton7601]

This amp is the solution for budget metal players. The large high gain amp models are fierce.

[@jeffg4153]

Thanks for the video. I just bought the X2, I don't play guitar, I got the AMP for the house, when others stop over. Your video helps with the controls and settings.

[@rafaellewis1263]

You got an amp for when friends who play guitar come over?

[@Alwayz_Angry]

i owned the original vypyr and tube vypyr glad to see its still goin

[@jrg770]

I have a Peavey VIP3. I modded it to have speaker out jack (to hookup to a cab). I also added a FX loop because many of the built in FX are terrible. The delay and reverb are fine. Unfortunately the FX loop comes after the preamp and built in FX so, to use the loop you really need to bypass all the built in FX, including the delay and reverb. I use a rack multi FX. I did not know these new gen X series existed until today. I had a look at the guitar store and saw the amp models look the same as the previous gen, like my VIP3 ? And lastly, the encoder knobs have all failed by now. You have top turn them endlessly to finally get them to move left lol. I hope they fixed all the things I have mention for this X series. \m/

[@KittyKarenpoo]

Super helpful demo. Almost like a tutorial.

[@im58woody]

You did a very detailed job on your video. My question is why hasn’t Peavey produced one that combines teaching you how to use it along with providing examples of the tones? It seems to be either one or the other and none are done as well as yours. Every other manufacturer sends out products to the KZbin artists to demonstrate their product launches. Peavey? I like the sound of the acoustic amp and other electric guitar amp tones. The synthesized sounds are pretty bad. Also, they need to include a line out option to go direct to the mixer. I guess you can use the headphones out but that’s not optimal.

[@MuscleCarLover]

I wasn't sure which X Series I wanted until I saw this video. I think the dials look simpler to navigate than the screen of the X3 and the X1 just doesn't have the oomph I want as I'm also wanting to get into bass. Thank you for this in depth video

[@alexskibicki2262]

Awesome demo. 😎🤘🏻🎸 this amp sounds killer. I would like to get one.

[@johnsguitarmusicanddemos]

*Great work with the demo! I’m looking forward to buying a compact decent modeling amp. ⚔️🛡️ Something I could plug strain into my mixer for silent recording with my guitar.*

[@celticviking2319]

I just got an X1. This amp & the Katana have come a long way with tube like sound. Even the way the amp responds to picking, And volume changes is very impressive and tube amp like. Great little amps!

[@JrPfreedom]

Which is better peavey or katana?

[@celticviking2319]

@@JrPfreedom I would say the Katana has alot of different sounds. And the Peavey is good. But it mostly models Peavey amps. Which I love! They both sound great. But I would say overall. Boss Katana is the better amp

[@metallion0738]

@@JrPfreedom . Katana artist is better.

[@metallion0738]

@@celticviking2319 . Vikings aren't Celtic, Vikings are Normans, Celts were their own tribe of nomads that lived in Spain, Portugal and Ireland.

[@vicjames2743]

I’ve had several vypyr amps of each model. They all had a screaming high frequency range that pretty much I had to dial back to almost zero highs. Wondering if the x2 model has been corrected to not have that characteristic. I’d certainly be interested in getting an x2

[@hawklynn7914]

just bought one it sounds like junk

[@topshelf5032]

@@hawklynn7914 lol skill issue

[@GamerToday]

Modeling based on the 2 videos ive seen seem 100% same as original models. Only model worth it is a peavy windsor or peavy hybrid 40wtt vypr it offers stunning clean tones does still suffer the high frequency issues. But if you take the time to learn it and use a noise gate pedal in front of it fixes the issue. I got the best clean tone i ever had last minute using the peavy vypr tube that was perfect fit to the twang with buttery finnish i needed for a ballad hard rock song i did called "Angel".

[@vicjames2743]

@@GamerToday I have an x2 now and LOVE it.

[@iy-239]

Bass players and their desire to up their smart gadgets are under represented, it makes me wonder if this thing is any good on the bass guitar feature seeing Peavey didn't make any effort in making a video for bass players. I appreciate your demo as there's nothing out there bass wise that have raw fingers playing bass guitar. Great job, I hate latency wondering if I should Warwick Bc-80 and forget about modelling amps.

[@JavierPwns]

Still sounds just as good as the Tube Vypyr 120 I got as a kid

[@michelbrault1690]

I bought a Peavey vypyr X1 today and électrix sound good and the bass sound good and the acoustic sound good nice demo

[@nickw1284]

This Peavey sounds really good.

[@iamevamarinas]

What a toy Sascha!!! 🔥😍🙌🏻Love your reviews! How much you know! Always learning with you here ! I've loved this video! 😊👌🏻

[@SRguitar]

Thanks a lot Eva, I am very happy to hear that 😊

[@iamevamarinas]

@@SRguitar you're very welcome always!!!! Keep them coming !!!! 😉🙌🏻😊

[@MichaelCoughlanmusic]

I enjoy your videos Sasha! Keep rocking!

[@SRguitar]

Thanks a lot! 😊

[@klausrusswurm3506]

Schöner Test , der AMP klingt gut, wie Du sagst, hat wahrscheinlich was mit der analogen Vorstufe zu tun. Setzt sich wahrscheinlich auch im Band Kontext besser durch. Toller Test.🎶🎼🎸👍✌️

[@kadeemward]

How does it handle pedals?

[@Owen_plays_music1049]

Hmmm i wonder what's the best between this Peavey and the new Line 6 Catalyst 🤔

[@DeadShred9]

All I need is good Heavy Distortion , Delay & Reverb !!!

[@jimperry4420]

Great playing man.

[@SRguitar]

Thanks! 😊

[@michaelkeudel8770]

The biggest failing of the original Vyper was the uncontrollable noise gate, it's just a bit too damn tight and can't be adjusted. Great sounding into a JCM900 cab.

[@robertyoung7027]

I have a vypyr x2, only a week old as of July 10, 2022. Worked great. Bought a new sanpera 2 switcher. Plugged it in and the amp has no sound. Unplugged the sanpera and the amp still has no sound. The amp lights up, the pedal lights up, no sound. I did a factory reset after I unplugged the sanpera from the vypyr x2. Still no sound, at all. I checked my cable, it's fine. I tried to use my wireless with it, the wireless is fine. Just no sound no matter what I try.. what gives? I reached out to peavey. And haven't received a response.. pretty unhappy at the moment. I'd hate to have to return it. Killer sounding amp before this happened.

[@mikec7508]

awesome overview! is it possible to turn off thee blinking tap tempo light?

[@erickgower120]

BTW great playing brother!

[@brandonlett3165]

Just got it.. weekend of fun. I play electronic, bass and acoustic

[@650thunderbird]

Good review 👍🏻👍🏻 I have the Vypyr vip3 and it looks like they haven't really changed anything except the cabinet, even the controls, which aren't great, look the same.

[@SRguitar]

Thanks mate! Can’t tell which exactly are the difference to the old versions.

[@davidmerlin3344]

It’s always great to have the controls on top so you can see and adjust them much easier. There is a comparison video of the 2 amps on KZbin and the guy reviewing gave this the win. More bite with the tone.

[@pierozucca172]

Yes !! Verry Cool !! I hope THE Test of Peavey X3 !!!

[@stevehill5018]

Nice. Your playing reminds me of a Blackmore style.

[@santini1503]

I'm looking for a “decent“ home practice amp. According to this demo, I would really only use the british crunch setting (think “Free“ Alright now) and the Twin setting for some Hendrix / edge of break up sounds. Worth it...?? Thanks for sharing this demo!

[@johnpise1723]

I bought one a week ago I love it so far.. But I am still trying to figure out who to turn off the effects. I am play a Gibson Lea Paul through it.

[@eleanorrigormortis]

Does anyone know if you can use a pedal with this amp? I just want to be able to switch between clean/distortion while practicing the same song. I'm a beginner and I didn't research this enough before I bought my first amp lol

[@neilsnow7973]

buy a sanpera pedal there is the sanpera1 and sanpera2 and a sanpera pro that was made for the VIP pro model, but it looks like they won't be releasing an x-pro...at least not yet. This amp is the exact same as the VIP line they just put it in a different box.

[@nazmoking3171]

@@neilsnow7973 So I have the older VIP1 and 2. Are you saying I can use my Sanpera pedal with this one as well?

[@neilsnow7973]

​@@nazmoking3171 Yes. I'm actually looking to set my VIP3 aside as it's having issues.

[@user-ir2bj3re1z]

Great video bro👍. I have the same amplifier on the way😁🤙.

[@allanquiros6787]

Does anybody know if this generation has the same problem with the knobs that the previous version had? The knobs would just stop responding when you turned them

[@normalwhiteguy1555]

Literally blew my other one by plugging a bass into it, on my way home with this exact model. Hopefully this upgrade will do better.

[@Scott__C]

Does it still sound good when you have it at live show volume or does it get too trebly?

[@ramaynard77]

Can you demo how to use the App that was made for it? I can't get it to work...

[@COWBOYBARNMAN]

Is it safe to use an effect pedals with the amp? I just bought several pedals, one is a mel9, one soft focus and a POCKVERB reverb and delay pedal. Is it safe to use those with this Amp? Thanks! Great video!

[@Alexandr1223]

Hello. Which of these channels in vypyr x2 can I choose to connect an external processor via line in. Can I connect the processor at all? Thanks

[@rjfuller1]

Excellent video! I’m in the market for a bass and amp. How do you like playing the bass through this thing?

[@SRguitar]

Thanks mate! I am really no bassist and can’t compare it to other bass amps, but for my feeling it sounded really good 👍🏻

[@guitarist22lespaul90]

Hi SRGuitar, please tell me this amp have nice tight bottom and it seem have nice Marshall tone and peavey 6505 and it seem worth buying , is it open back speaker or closed back speaker and I hope it closed back and I am not fan of open back speaker? Thank you, James

[@SRguitar]

Hey! It definitely has a good tight bottom, the back is semi open (I forgot to took a picture of that, sorry!), you can find pics of the back on google :)

[@gueryasuo9625]

does latency only appear in instrument emulation model? 17：08

[@AgentClappers]

Any tips for decreasing the noise gate

[@delquaviquantavius6931]

You can now use the app on any device

[@fedbow349]

Metal test please, and comparison with VIP 2 please.

[@neilsnow7973]

Looks like the same amp just in a different box. The amp controls are exactly the same.

[@AgentClappers]

How do I connect it to my pc and be able to play it back through headset that’s connected to the pc? I couldn’t get it to work.

[@garysullivan5850]

Which Amp Sim is the closest to a Marshall in your opinion?

[@SRguitar]

The Butcher should be the right choice :)

[@pavelklempir8018]

I have one question. I'm the owner of an X2 and I don't know which jack to use between the guitar and the combo, whether TS or TRS?

[@SRguitar]

A simple TS cable :)

[@pavelklempir8018]

@@SRguitar Thank you for the quick reply.

[@GlenRoberts-xy1vd]

It’s like anything else - there’s no wrong amp . Each One has there own personality.

[@mariosilva7817]

The noise gate can be adjusted this time?

[@SRguitar]

No I don't think so..

[@TacBeard74]

I have the 120w tube Viper a awsom amp

[@bertssuggests]

For modern metal, Vypyr X2 or spider V mkii or katana mkii ?

[@SRguitar]

Never played the other two, but Peavey does great high gain sounds, so I would say go with the Vypyr ;)

[@Free33dom-g5b]

vypyr needs noise reduction?

[@jonathanmurdoch6210]

you going to do 3x

[@SuperCMO79]

Terrible hiss on almost all effects...Noise gate anywhere on the Vypyr X2?? I've tried multiple outlets and instrument cables nothing terrible hiss at very low low volumes! Help!

[@neilsnow7973]

it has a noise gate, but you can also just plug one in and keep the effect block in your amp chain...

[@Turbo-D]

why no head version 🥴

[@luizdiaz5196]

It's a Peavey. All I want to know is how good the metal tones are.

[@davidmerlin3344]

Go play one in a store. Simple.

[@richardswheatley4330]

Anyone can help me with getting the best metal sound out of this amp?

[@michaelkuhn402]

The FIRST VYPRs were the best. They screwed up with the stupid instruments, synth effects stuff that no one will use. If you want all that get a keyboard. They need to just concentrate on the amps QUALITY and NOT the BS bells and whistles.

[@delquaviquantavius6931]

It's a modeling amp of course it's gonna have all that, the entire point is to simulate sounds you'd get from other amps or instruments

[@jimmyjames7946]

Right!! Why would you need different internents for an option??? Im a Fing guitar player! Im going to play a guitar through it! 🤘🤘

[@erics745]

Can you really use a bass on this one?

[@SRguitar]

Yes you can :)

[@erics745]

@@SRguitar I may consider buying one then. My old Peavey Bandit couldn't do that !!!

[@BobbyCulpepper.srv3fender]

Poor peavey , 10+ years behind, use to be 10+ years ahead

[@davidmerlin3344]

What are you talking about? It’s a great sounding amp and effects for 300 bucks.

[@DKprojects9]

I agree with both of you. I think the amp sounded good in this demo and likely is a good sounding amp. At the same time these controls/interface look like the exact same thing they have been putting on the vypyr series forever. They totally dropped the ball getting any marketing out for this amp. I've been interested in it since I heard about it almost a year ago and no videos can be found anywhere! This new line 6 catalyst series came out which i had no interest in but damn everyones got a video out for that so now I know about it and can get an impression on it. I won't buy this vypyr until I can confirm its not just the same exact thing as the last gen in a new box because I can pickup the last gen amp for dirt cheap. I see they added bluetooth and an app (only on ios, another miss by peavey) that doesn't look amazing either but that seems to be the only new thing I could see besides cosmetics. It certainly does look much nicer than the ugly previous generations at least. I like Peavey but they just don't seem to be trying to be competitive for quite some time. They haven't updated the bandit/rage transtube amps forever and still sell them brand new looking like amps from 2005! Please update the bandits, they used to be the king of solid state amps and now they are just talked in the past tense. Peavey could have been the solid state combo amp kings but they let boss katana an others easily take over.

[@neilsnow7973]

@@DKprojects9 Peavey himself doesn't care about the business anymore. He has made that openly clear to the public as well as his many employees that he has sacked. He made is millions$$ and is ready to leave and forget it all and leave it all behind.

[@LoveOneAnotherHeSaid]

You read the maker's notes very well. Great advertisement. But not a review.

[@AndrewAHayes]

The resonater and violin effects sound nowhere near as good as the Boss Katana MKII's offering, there are more effect types in the Vyper but IMO a few great ones are better than a sackfull of lacklustre ones

[@SRguitar]

I never played a Katana, so I can't compare it. In general I agree with you, for me a few great effects are also better than a lot of effects that I probably would never use 😁. But there are also people, especially beginners, who like to have all the effects to try out. It always depends on what you want to do with the amp and your own expectations :)

[@automatoncollectives7237]

@@SRguitar Tap tempo for delay... how do you get a 440ms delay by tapping a button?

[@amsterdamned6209]

Doesn't have the plasticness of digital modeling! Wow it should be in a floorboard or rack with all connectors, why this aaarrgghh gdgdgd

[@PhillRobinson]

Sounds cheap and thin to me. I prefer the Katana.

[@davidmerlin3344]

The gain sounds great. Analog is better than digital.

[@rgbplumbinghilton]

@@davidmerlin3344 the Katana is analogue , only effects are digital

[@milkandmeat]

Katana is a thin buzz box

[@sisqo76]

I got both and sold the katana after a week. Crap distortion can't compare to the vypyr.

[@neilsnow7973]

I have the VIP3 and it sounds great. I took the speaker out and plug direct into the mixer...makes mixing easier to manage and stage noise down.

[@matthewkenyon8268]

Can it have a foot controller of some type connected for rehersal / on stage / practice use ?

[@wAiEr1009]

How have they kept the same garbage layout all these years geeze