The Best Multi Effects Pedal!?! Fractal VP4 Entering the Tournament!

[@rockandrolldisaster]

"Sounds really nice" at about 11:00 is huge understatement. Sounds phenomenal! Great demo man.

[@DTension]

Love that Andy uses his signature pedals on his board. It irks me when players try to sell me gear they don't use.

[@Grungebob_Squaredance]

Are you telling me Clapton doesn’t use the Digitech Crossroads.

[@caleshtcincredibles]

Great demo wow what an outstanding unit in a small box . Love your playing always !!

[@bonind]

This is exactly the use case I see for this pedal. Easily does what the three big Strymons and an H9 would do in a tiny footprint. And also has the ability to do a front of an amp situation if need be.

[@andywoodmusic]

@@bonind bingo.

[@Zach-Rosicka]

Holy Shit Man! Your live playing with Jared was BLOWING FIRE! 💪👏 So cool to see you all having a blast🙏

[@KelvinPit-n6u]

Andy, thanks for this video you convinced me to purchase this pedal by bringing out all the really cool intricacies that a lot of demo's just seem to overlook so thanks for that, and by the way your playing is just crazy good I'am a fan anyway thanks for a great video and content!

[@andywoodmusic]

Thanks so much my friend, I think you’ll love it!

[@siowhga]

Andy - love your videos. I am now of the mindset that modeling is 99.9% of what a tube amp gives you. I’ve taken modelers on gigs and done direct into the mix, and the sound guy is like “dude you sound sick.” Especially small gigs in tiny bars and clubs - I can’t wheel my half stack in there. Also, if you are interested, I know some good folks with Lime Kiln Theater just up 81 in Lexington Virginia. Great, intimate venue and would love to get you on the bill for next summer. You and Uncle Ben in tow.

[@uwejohann9771]

Hi Andy it was great to see and meet you at Guitar Summit- you did a great job Hope to see you more often in Germany live

[@TheGuitarBling]

I love the John Cordy shout out.

[@andywoodmusic]

@@TheGuitarBling John is my guy, he fired some goodies so I had to return a volley. He’s the best.

[@carlossalazar4508]

Love your work!!

[@sotirios6882]

The track you opened up the video with was Smokin Andy 🔥 Love it. As Ben would say "I Like Things That Are Nice" ROCK ON DUDE 🤘

[@MingTian666]

The Guitar Summit with you was really great .. the Friday evening concert was phenomenal

[@andywoodmusic]

@@MingTian666 thank you so much!

[@chriscamm3966]

Appreciate the insight into how this piece of gear could be utilized in the real world. Appears it could be an entire pedalboard in a pinch, but rather applies as something that can cover 90% of what's needed. Small as can be, yet powerful as can be. Exp pedal is a must though, IMO. Great video.

[@TechMetalRules]

The SL68 is such a beast of an amp.

[@andywoodmusic]

@@TechMetalRules it’s so so great!

[@giacomoala788]

Sound amazing Andy , i love your tone! on stage seems pretty nice , it works perfect and i think i buy as soon as it comes out in Italy.

[@andywoodmusic]

@@giacomoala788 you’ll love it. It’s very user friendly built for players.

[@CrookedMonkey-band]

I am interested in knowing if it negatively impacts the original signal, especially in a 4CM setup since it does a full AD/DA conversion. I have a FM3 already I use direct into PC and use a board built around the Friedman IR-D tube preamp with external FX.

[@andywoodmusic]

@@CrookedMonkey-band EVERY piece of gear from EVERY manufacturer will do something. This is as small and not noticeable as any top end unit should be. This is on par with Eventide/strymon etc.

[@CrookedMonkey-band]

@@andywoodmusic thanks Andy, love your playing and tone

[@andywoodmusic]

@@CrookedMonkey-band thanks so much, hope I can help!

[@user-xy8gt3tp5d]

sounds fantastic, definitely concert-grade gear

[@andywoodmusic]

@@user-xy8gt3tp5d it’s definitely for live players.

[@NickGranville]

Sounds great man! I’m looking forward to trying one when they arrive in New Zealand (via Aus) in late November.

[@andysolomon279]

Excellent timing for me! Just got my Bogner 3534 50w head and have a bunch of stuff in the FX loop, but I'd much rather have a single device. I was considering an HX FX but this seems like a much better option. Only downside is four buttons, but if you can control it with extra buttons in a MIDI controller, I.e. patch/scene changes etc then it's a winner!

[@cybersixx]

Great demo

[@r.t.ingram3156]

I've been wanting a fractal that does this particular use case for a long time. Thank you for highlighting this approach. How are you powering everything and keeping it all so tidy?

[@andywoodmusic]

@@r.t.ingram3156 the XTS boys in Nashville did the board, underneath is a strymon power supply and a cioks converter for the vp4. If u need exact model numbers hit up XTS, tell em A Wood sent ya! 💪🏻

[@dustyparker4806]

Andy, if you brought this to a session or gig and someone says “did you bring a baritone or 12 string?” how would you feel about using the pitch shift on Vp4? Would it do something similar to digitech drop tune or mosaic? Or better? I imagine since fractal quality and latency is so good you might get by. But I am an old school guy, love a real bari of course. Thanks.

[@andywoodmusic]

@@dustyparker4806 I need to test that more in depth, I haven’t tried it much. The first things I built were more “working man” sounds. I’ll dig in. That said, those digitech drop pedals are really great!

[@dustyparker4806]

@@andywoodmusic for sure😎Got ya.

[@ant1738]

Andy ❤ love it! Can you share your settings !! Picking one up today

[@andywoodmusic]

@@ant1738 my presets are in it from the factory :)

[@DaveFrattaroli-p5d]

Great as usual Andy. I watched most of the video but didn't catch if you were using the Gearbox as your preamp or something else.

[@andywoodmusic]

using it for the high gain stuff :)

[@GaryAlexanderMusic]

Andy, you were saying you need another webcam for a second screen. I'm sure you have a good phone. There are free apps that will allow you to use your phone as a webcam via Wifi or USB. I use one called Iriun Webcam. There are others you can experiment with too. I keep all my old phones and use them around the studio as webcams.

[@andywoodmusic]

@@GaryAlexanderMusic great idea!!

[@matthewrembish9521]

Hey Andy, how do you like the Two Rock back there? I love using them as a clean pedal platform

[@Mahdi_ddA]

Hi Andy thanks for this video its on reapet on my Phone really i love the new fractal vp4 its really awesome 😊😊😊🌟🤘🎸🤟🌟⭐⭐🌞😊😊I think i play Your songs beilive with the new fractal vp4 😊😊😊🤟🤟🤟🤘🤘🤘🤘🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸❤️❤️

[@BOANDTODDPARTY]

Sweet Lixx bro!

[@JosephDellUomo]

How are you powering the vp4 … great video great playing

[@andywoodmusic]

@@JosephDellUomo cioks converter and strymon power supply!

[@jumpbackgeno]

Mine is in the mail now, and just got your Silver hum tele shur guitar too haha gonna have some fun, thanks Boss

[@andywoodmusic]

@@jumpbackgeno YES DUDE!!!!

[@MarkStearle-w1m]

LOVE the Tones

[@ToneJones72]

Andy...dude...that clean at 14:08 is the straight shizz. Is that a factory preset? Would love to know how the tone was shaped using the parametric EQ. What is the host amp for that specific snippet and is it the same amp throughout your demo? Killing it man!

[@andywoodmusic]

@@ToneJones72 yes sir it will be AW clean

[@andywoodmusic]

@@ToneJones72 same amp entire demo Suhr SL68 ran loud and clean

[@kutsbothways]

Seems I could disable amps on my FM3 and use just as an effects pedal. Am I cIose to accomplishing the same thing? That way I could stiII use my favorite pedals alongside of this.

[@MannyScottGuitarist]

Not just close but goes beyond what the new pedal does….no contest

[@gotguitar]

That’s what I do with my FM9. Effects only, no amp or cab modeling, connect four cable method to my Bogner head. And the crazy expansive internal parallel routing is so cool. Then again, this new Fractal unit sounds just as immense.

[@jeffreylbfd]

Andy, great video on the VP4. Got a couple questions, how would run this in stereo with 2 amps ? I don’t see that in the manual. I do see the four cable method with one amp. I use the GigRig G3 with 2 Lone Star combos. I do know I could run it in stereo with the G3. Might be time to sell all my strymons and go for this unit. See you out there on the road.

[@DerekMcElwee]

You would run it as a stereo unit in the loop or the front end. It can do either stereo or 4cm mono. Not both.

[@MrDavemiley]

Is that a Two-Rock I see behind you ? Always wanted to try one. Still Love my Suhr Bella and Todd Sharp JOAT 20RT . Please do a clip run though of the SL 68 like you did with the Bella ! Please ! Would love to hear the clean sounds of the SL68. Thank you . I love all things about the Fractal stuff except their "compressor effect".

[@DigitalViperGaming]

I feel robbed that this video is capped at 720p. How dare we not be able to see that glorious face in 1080p! ;)

[@GaryAlexanderMusic]

🤣

[@trex257]

Your Wampler pedal sounds better than the Riot. I have an early iteration of the Riot and I love it, but your Wampler is way more liquid sounding. Very nice!

[@andywoodmusic]

@@trex257 I really worked hard with Wampler to get that pedal right. Cheers Trex

[@phoenixbt]

Awesome! Just ordered mine. What power supply are you using for it on that board?

[@DerekMcElwee]

Zuma with a cioks crux

[@shemcuprjak418]

Killer! Andy - what are the Woodshed and Belle sitting on - FX loop patch bay for easier routing? For live use with this board, are you going guitar into Tumnus side (GB) > Woodshed > Belle > Pinnacle side and then VP4 send/return to amp’s fx loop?

[@andywoodmusic]

@@shemcuprjak418 xts has a little custom in and out box that I love.

[@ChrisStarkGtr]

“…the VP4 is roughly 3 and a half Boss pedals wide…” We Americans will use literally any measurement system other than metric. 🤣 Amazing demo Andy!

[@andywoodmusic]

@@ChrisStarkGtr 😂😂😂

[@questionmark5463]

Makes perfect sense to all guitarists the world over. 😂

[@MartinVazChannel]

Andy do you use the 4 cable method or straight into the amp? Thanks.

[@andywoodmusic]

@@MartinVazChannel both are great, but as of this video I’m using loud clean amps so just straight into the front

[@MartinVazChannel]

@ Thanks Andy, highly appreciated.

[@bruunm1975]

I might take this and replace by HX FX, which also sounds killer. In Australia, its crazy expensive.. so likely wait for a second hand unit ;)

[@bruunm1975]

Also, that picking of yours never gets old... so clean and amazing!

[@jconner3891]

The hx is great. You probably don’t need the fractal.

[@shahruleffendy8448]

What Riff for opening?sounds so cool

[@nicholastotoro7721]

If they added something for amp channel switching, it would be perfect.

[@andywoodmusic]

it can if your amp has midi (Diezel etc)

[@nicholastotoro7721]

@@andywoodmusic JP2C, also!!! My Helios Eclipse is stuck in the Stone Age, comparatively LOL! I know all I'd need would be a midi device of some sort in-between, but by then I may as well use my FM9 via 4CM.

[@fractalaudiosystems]

It sends MIDI so you can use a 3rd party relay box.

[@Gmanrushfan]

@@fractalaudiosystems I use MIDI to channel switch with my FX8 and FM9… I’m very interested in this unit, but I’m unsure about those mini MIDI Ins and Out.

[@nicholastotoro7721]

@@Gmanrushfan Would the Voodoo Labs unit work?

[@richjohnson8261]

Will the Voodoo Power 2 plus handle this thing?

[@BecomingWolves]

Hell yeah, it works on my FM9

[@TheTerrypcurtin]

The great local bands in AZ don't use Amps anymore. All direct with pedals like the Dream and this one. At 69 and former pro player it's crazy but sounds unreal. The size of PAs is so impressive. We used to have Crown amps rolled in all tri amped with huge JBL stacks. No more

[@andywoodmusic]

@@TheTerrypcurtin this plus a UA dream would be great!

[@fr201]

Which according to Dave Friedman sounds like shit.

[@Mahdi_ddA]

Hi Andy im thinkin when i come in Nashville to try fractal vp4 ❤❤😊😊🤘⚡🤟🤟🤟🤟🎸🎸🎸❤️❤️⭐⭐❤️😊😊

[@davevanepp5087]

Andy, does it do diatonic harmonizing? Thanks

[@valpulsinelli3449]

Is it that much better then the Line 6 HX EFFECTS?

[@andywoodmusic]

@@valpulsinelli3449 Fractal effects are VERY VERY good. That’s how I’ll say it.

[@-plexico-]

Hi Andy - NAMM plans?

[@andywoodmusic]

@@-plexico- unfortunately I’ll be on the Shiprocked event. BUT you MOST DEFINITELY need to scope the Suhr NAMM releases 😎

[@501chorusecho]

Hey man, honestly is this thing worth a shit? You know me…I hate this kind of stuff. Is it hard to use? Does it sound cooler than an eventide h9?

[@andywoodmusic]

@@501chorusecho hey bro 2 things- they’ve streamlined the user interface, I find it easier to use than most things like it. Also I plug it up to the laptop with a usb-c cable and then it’s EASY. Sound wise I’ve always thought fractal plays serious ball with time based stuff, I’ve used it on two runs so far and I’ve really been happy with it. And it’s barely bigger than a strymon. I think it’s def worth an hour of your time. At minimum try it with the cable into computer. Happy hunting brethren!

[@RenéLisi-z5z]

er en mode 4 cables est il transparent par rapport à l ampli

[@vlat74]

great video great product

[@RenéLisi-z5z]

y a t il un tape tempo sur le delay

[@tamonanjester]

Your set up makes total sense. $699 is just too much imho 😅

[@ToneChasing1]

How do you figure? The Boss evh sde3000 is the same price and you only get delay.

[@jconner3891]

So I really don’t need this if I have the fm 3 turbo. What’s the price?

[@batmandeltaforce]

DUDE! Who is that GIANT on stage with you???

[@waffl3st0mp]

Jared James Nichols

[@fr201]

Is Andy 4 feet tall or is the dude behind him with the Les Paul a giant?

[@nahnotsomuch2292]

I just looked. That's Jared James Nichols. He's 6' 5". So...yep. He's a mammoth human being.

[@lattjeful]

Jared James Nichols is just huge.

[@andywoodmusic]

@@fr201 Jared is 6.5 he’s a monster! And a sweetheart of a guy, love that dude!

[@koolkat808hawaii]

Do you have your pedals in front of the unit?

[@andywoodmusic]

@@koolkat808hawaii yessir. Comp, Belle, gearbox.

[@koolkat808hawaii]

@@andywoodmusic Thanks for your quick reply

[@wolvesandguitars]

JJN is massive!

[@andywoodmusic]

@@wolvesandguitars he looks like a final boss character

[@wolvesandguitars]

@@andywoodmusic Its awesome to see all his praise right now! Thanks AW!

[@BrunoCormack]

Is that Uncle Ben on Bass?

[@andywoodmusic]

@@BrunoCormack indeed.

[@william7108]

The transistor radio band doing Mississippi spleen

[@william7108]

Hey Woody

[@dontwan4266]

Got a giant on stage

[@andywoodmusic]

@@dontwan4266 Jared is a for real giant

[@70mcnevin]

The most overlooked part of Fractal is that beyond their superior amp modeling and thousands of modeled cabs, their effects are as good or better than the best available pedals from Strymon and definitely Boss and MXR style pedals. But also on par with the Eventide rack units prior to the current H9000 offering. That Eventide unit is in another stratosphere. But for 99.9% of us who have time to watch videos, build home studios and comtemplate these kinds of purchases, post 2019 Fractal Audio modelers are more than you will ever, ever need for recording and live use. The power of this unit allows for quite a bit of singular use for basic Amp/Cab/Mod/Verb or Dly/Verb. But effects stacking is incredible if you throw it in the loop. If you really need to be blown away, the Axe FX III will allow effects stacking that's almost multi-dimensional. Seemingly with no limit to creative use.

[@mikec8815]

If I didnt have an fm3 with fc6 i would buy this

[@mikec8815]

Well i made it 12 days and then ordered one. Lol.

[@mikecorey8370]

Buy a song? People buy the albums. They're awesome. Great, great music, and, as guitar players always picking songs apart, you'll learn a lot.

[@giofrongia1379]

Can confirm this. I am really learning a lot from Andys songs. Great great stuff! Buy the album and support him in any possible way. Not the same hype around him as the „greats“ but high-end play comparable to all the other „greats“ ❤

[@RubyDimasStudio]

Can be a good pedal, but maybe to much expensive. And the maker need to put the Board in shops, some people never heard about this Brand , and can be a help.

[@william7108]

Woody's is wood pecking

[@william7108]

What are we doing a commercial for Wendy's well if you get the chili with the pickle burger and the chocolate Frosty can you put the burger dipped into the chili and then take a hit of the Frosty real quick then you'll be fractal l a t i n g

[@Mahdi_ddA]

Hi Andy i love this new fractal vp4 i cant wait to come there in italy in november 😊😊❤❤🌟🤟🤘🤘🤘🤟🌟🌟🎸⭐⭐😊😊I hope this 2024 my dreams it comes true to play guitar with you its my dream and jam together ❤❤😊😊🤟🤟🤘🤘🤟🤟🌟🎸🎸My name is mahdi

[@b1gnutt]

For that price you night as well just add another 200 and buy an fm3

[@andywoodmusic]

@@b1gnutt not if size is the enemy.

[@jlynnb1]

so Justin Derrico is an actual giant....

[@andywoodmusic]

@@jlynnb1 ha! It’s not Justin it’s Jared James Nichols.

[@jlynnb1]

@@andywoodmusic lol, that’s who I meant. Still a giant.

[@MOAB-UT]

This pedal, only 4 effects at this price is an insult.

[@andywoodmusic]

@@MOAB-UT I take it you haven’t purchased 3 UA/strymon/eventide pedals before.

[@MOAB-UT]

@@andywoodmusic Yes I have son. Not good to make assumptions. I have an epic pedalboard which also features Golden Reverb, Trio+, The Dude, The SRV inspired Duelist, Boss DD500 Delay, Neunaber Immerse, Boss Dimension-C/Waza Craft DC-2W, Diamond Compressor/EQ, and much more. I even owned a Fractal FM9. So you are suggesting there is a good value for the average consumer/home player to spend nearly a grand, after tax and shipping on this thing? 4 effects? Surely you are joking. We are not all fancy, affluent musicians like yourself. I speak for the average home player. You speak more like, the elite. A bit of a snob. Let me ask you Andy- did Fractal give you anything to plug this thing? Be honest- we can find out. Your credibility is on the line son.

[@andywoodmusic]

@@MOAB-UT I enjoy the constant use of “son” seems I’ve hit a nerve. 1- I said what I said because the big 3 strymon pedals is around $1300. That’s still just 3 choices of effects at a time. VP4 gives more simultaneous (4) for cheaper, and the effect quality is on par, all while being smaller than any given 4 pedals on the market. The price point for what it does is in no away even close to an “insult”, that’s a melodramatic comment and one I wanted to address. 2- chill out, don’t be so offended. 3- it’s no secret I’ve worked with fractal for years, dating back to 2014 with the Stapp proof of life tour. This little pedal is something I’ve wanted them to do for a very long time, and was honored they asked me to do some factory presets for it. Obviously you can put 2 and 2 together. I’m not some maniacal ego driven asshole that you so desperately want to paint me into, and clearly I love cliff and matt and the fractal team. I enjoy working with them, I enjoy gear, tone and creating things that help the gigging musician solve issues. Go back and read #2 again.

[@MOAB-UT]

@@andywoodmusic Ok- at least you admit it. YOU ARE BOUGHT AND PAID by FRACTAL. Got it. Very clear now. For folks like you, dropping nearly a grand for four (4) effects is no big deal. For the average Joe, they would be far better served grabbing a slightly used FM3 for around the same price. It would provide them with far more capability including amps. Understand this- I like and appreciate Fractal gear. I was really hoping they would up their game with their next hardware release. This was very disappointing to me. They did nothing to improve the dated UI and four effects is a tease. It reminds me of how they watered down (CPU) the FM3 so people would have to upgrade or buy additional pedals- the whole OMG thing. OMG that is annoying. Their clear goal is to keep the consumer coming back and buying more. Yes, you hit a nerve when you replied back insulting me right out of the gate, assuming I don't have or know anything about those common pedals. I have been playing longer than you- son. I am not on anyone's payroll so I can speak the truth. If Line6 was paying your rent, I know people like you would be shouting from the rooftops how great their products are even if in private you hate them. I think that is called selling out but hey, you do you.

[@andywoodmusic]

@@MOAB-UT alright bro.

[@henriquecamboim]

The footprint is too big to justify adding only 4 effects at a time to one's sound.

[@andywoodmusic]

I can't disagree more. Have you sized the Strymon pedals? or the helix stomp? Or the UA pedals? This is ultra high level effects, not a digitech unit ;)

[@henriquecamboim]

If the effects are the same "code-wise" as the other fractal products. The FM3 is still a better deal.

[@ChrisAdkins1985]

How many effects you need??

[@andywoodmusic]

@@henriquecamboim not if footprint is the enemy. This is much smaller.

[@harrybee3093]

VP4-too expensive !!!

[@Allann882]

Come on... Just buy a FM3

[@jeffallen3382]

720p? Come on this is 2024 ffs!

[@ljbanko1]

Totally ruined that Mountain song with the stupid pyrotechnics. rLOL

[@andywoodmusic]

Good thing you weren't there. It would've pissed you off so much seeing people have fun and an audience that was happy.

[@Cluless02]

Guitar heroes bore me to tears. It's a display of self aggrandizement fest.

[@andywoodmusic]

@@Cluless02 bout like these typical complaining comments am I right? You’ll receive a full refund for the free content.

[@martymeatball1877]

What have you done? What accomplishments can you boast of other than being a douchebag on the internet?

[@grahambrecke9292]

thanks for the video but every one should save there money for 200 more you can have an fm3 which is way better. or really do yourselves a favor and get a quad cortex they are better than anything fractal has ever made.

[@joelmccreight]

QC is great and fun but doesn’t top my FM9 Turbo. Love playing with the captures but it’s a backup to my FM9 which has way more configurability and performance options. If you are a metal player and use 3 sounds, maybe QC in that scenario is equal. And yes I’d rather have a QC than an FM3 but the FM9 and AxeFx 3 is way more powerful.