Virtual Jeff PRO - INTRODUCTION

[@johnheussenstamm8428]

Just want to share my enthusiasm about Virtual Jeff. Having used it recently at a concert with Stu Hamm on bass. It's a new/old sound and a new dimension that everyone who hears it has a 'wow' about it. Helping me with the video was Leo Vigil on drums and Chris Amodeo with the voice-over. Tom Gillen handled the production. Go Virtual Jeff! Who is going to push it over the threshold?

[@frederikschulp]

my name e jeff

[@picksalot1]

Finally, an intelligent Whammy that doesn't stretch the strings! Thanks

[@squirelova1815]

I must say, this dear fellow has really accomplished something monumental here with this invention. I believe time will eventually prove how truly useful and needed this device is if only for preserving the mechanical integrity of our favorite and/or priceless instruments.

[@wizardito7741]

Finally, a fkn great and usefull innovation for guitar, not another Ts9 clone.

[@dcstevens8290]

I met Peter at the Philadelphia Guitar Show on July 16, 2023 and he demonstrated the VJ Pro for my friend and I and we were both blown away by amazing piece of gear. Latency is non-existent and the notes track perfectly, both mono & polyphonic. Having purchased every sort of electronic pitch changing device for guitar available for the last 45 +,- years I've been playing, I honestly wasn't too hopeful that this was any better than any of the overly-hyped (and ultimately mediocre) pedals I'd previously owned/used, but I was immediately stunned by the accuracy and clarity of each note and chord as Peter put it through every function. I quickly purchased it and put it on one of my Telecasters when I got home and then brought it to rehearsal the following week and let the other guitar player demo it and he fell in love. If you're on the fence because you're skeptical, I get that! Let's face it; every single other piece of equipment that has claimed to do what this actually does has failed miserably. I can't say enough about how well engineered the Virtual Jeff Pro is and how great it sounds! (After watching this video, I'm going to try the "Hold" function - this is a very useful tool I completely forgot about!)

[@HumbleHeartMinistry]

Just purchased this yesterday! Bought it mostly for the virtual capo and blend functions. I play worship as a one man guitar player, and use looper pedal and put my drums, bass,keyboard, ect on for my backing track. So being able to change key and still play it on neck where I like to play will be very useful. The girls who sing with me will love that I can play the hard to sing songs I would normally play in say G, can now be in G#, or f# for them! But I do write songs of every style, and the whammy will definitely be used! Glad I came across this cool invention! Looking forward to when it arrives!

[@MarkSchuster-ym3iy]

Thank you for inventing this. I’m 66 years old. In 1967 the only fx I had were reverb and a cry baby wah wah pedal. Didn’t even have an electronic tuner. Had to find the local piano or keyboards between gigs. Truly the dark ages.

[@raffaelesix1819]

You made the history man! This is a revolution not just a new gadget for guitars

[@ncimson5318]

This mustve been named after Jeff Beck who uses his whammy a lot. It s a great invention.havent tried it yet but I might install one on my Stratacoustic

[@joeyskar]

Once it has MIDI functionality, an internal battery/transmitter on the bar, and a locking clip on the guitar mount I'm game. I throw my guitar around a lot so anything with wires gets destroyed. Keep up the great work guys, this is fantastic.

[@kh485]

When internal batteries die then it’s usually a brick much like the planned obsolescence of an iPhone. 👎

[@2tubeguitar]

Great! Finally!! It’s long due… I have always wondered why Digitech or Ibanez didn’t come up with such a device years ago. Well done sir! Success to you!

[@0rimus]

I've been keeping an eye on this project for what feels like a long time. Great to see it fully realized to this extent! Very impressed!

[@fomofx]

Thank you 🙏 it’s been a long road. We’re so excited to get VJ PRO to everyone!

[@UncleHeatBand]

This is amazing 🤘 and the demo is performed in such a natural way both on acoustic and electric... Seems as if Virtual Jeff was always part of the instrument. 😯 Maybe someday I'll call one my own 😁

[@craigmcfiddle6457]

DUDE!!! I've been talking about this concept for years!!!! Thank you for making it a real thing!!!!!

[@breevwhyman2985]

wow, Peter ,that's truly innovative indeed. It seems you have singled out the very aspects that will appeal to guitarists. It's NOT overly complicated, yet it seems deceptively Powerful in musical terms. It's really a "creativity helper" isn't it. It allows guitarists to WIDEN their ideas on how to build a song and a sound pallette for more depth to their compostions. I have never really seen anything like Virtual Jeff. i Can't imagine how long it took you to invent it. How much microelectronics design skills you needed to design that processor and such...? congratulations Peter on inventing something truly innovative. As you mention, there are very real reasons why your device is desirable. No tuning issues, No tension changing of strings. Ability to fit IN and OUT to many different guitars that could not normally have a trem.. and all the myriad of other cool features it has.......(but it isn't OVER complicated at all) much regards Peter. V

[@bassboy8910]

Peter, I just my received my "Virtual Jeff". I am excited about your invention and even though I have not even installed the unit on my Telecaster, I wanted to say Thank you for making this product. It looks like very good quality and I'm looking forward to new sounds.

[@jbreakstone]

Since my name is Jeff, you have left me no choice but to buy this…. How could I NOT own something called “Virtual Jeff”? Looks cool….

[@fomofx]

Hi Jeff, You can brag about it to your friends saying that the product was named after you!

[@madmusicianmagician]

My names jeff and I feel the same way about this product, going to throw this on my telecaster

[@yongyea4147]

​@@madmusicianmagicianI just started playing with mine yesterday..... I love it

[@yongyea4147]

​@@fomofxquestion about blend and hold..... It looks like I need to buy two foot switches and cords to plug into those ports.... What are you using? I don't know much about guitars and gear, but I just started playing my digital Jeff Pro yesterday and want to use those features.

[@mrmockatoo6786]

Congratulations, Peter. I was talking to Punjab yesterday and asked about you. He mentioned the NAMM award so I landed here. Very impressed mate. You've come a long way from the old Maton with the custom wire coat hanger volume enhancer. All the best - Jim R.

[@TheLaw1]

That looks like an incredible amount of expression and control. I love it.

[@brucegilsenan]

I had the virtual capo idea decades ago but this takes it to a whole Nother world

[@ivanimhof6550]

Very innovative and creative development! Congratulations! Really inspiring!

[@robertoansorena2199]

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zur Pro-Variante und ein riesen Dankeschön! Das ist die genialste Erfindung nach der Relativitätstheorie von Albert Einstein 😉 Congratulations on the Pro version and a big thank you! This is the most ingenious invention according to Albert Einstein's theory of relativity 😉

[@pripyat.sadboi8092]

bravo! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💯

[@AndreyOrochi]

FM guitars NEED this so much

[@paulburton5150]

Awesome innovation, and really nicely implemented. I wish you every success with this. It would be great to see more design options in future e.g. chrome version, and maybe a smaller pedal unit.

[@fomofx]

Thank you very much!

[@whydoesthisexistpod]

Does this work with bass? Love this invention

[@tipston3366]

Kudos for guitar innovation!

[@LydianMelody]

Really amazing invention! Can’t wait to get mine. My only recommendation is to create a couple styles to match aesthetics of common guitars. This will be a welcome addition to my white and gold strat but it’s not gonna be a great match stylistically.

[@DonAlderOfficial]

Peter the inventor is a Genius and a super wonderful human being. I have one of these for my acoustic which is awesome you can see the vid on his site using an acoustic. Genius unit.

[@suescott7425]

Wow !! What a game-CHANGER! Worth every cent for this brilliant invention. Because there’s NOTHING else like this on the market. Talk about VALUE for money - you get a whole lot of really useful blow-your-mind guitar inventions in ONE amazing product. You can even use it on an acoustic!

[@jazzalmenasmusic]

You made me a believer. I hate tremolo systems but need them for gigs. I will look into my bank account to get me one, better than getting an all steel FR

[@echoeman]

Any plans on making a left handed version?

[@francistan2869]

Wow!!! Aussie ingenuity.

[@peteroconnor6743]

Brilliant! Love the 'hold' feature. I hope a future version has a smart harmoniser and ability to select any interval within say +/-2 octaves. And maybe 2 whammys simultaneously. And maybe even expression pedal input... Sounds redundant, but this seems like such a great pitch shifter that I'd like to actually use as a pedal.

[@pjaylett]

Great product but I wish the price was more reasonable. Perhaps the next version can have BT built in.

[@jeremymccombs7059]

I saw someone review this a few days ago and my mind is still blown! Can’t wait to get one for my Fernandes Tele🤘

[@BrockDavisson]

Great video Peter! I'm not a huge fan of trem / whammy bar systems because of the tuning issues as well but I do love the concept and idea behind using them, just never jived with them and always hated tuning each time when using the bars lol. This device fixes all of that!!! Can't wait to play one! However I do wonder about the midi port and I can't seem to find info on it. Can this be hooked up to something else and use the VJ bar as a expression controller via midi?

[@kevinguerrero3685]

Fantástico!!! 🤯🤘

[@estabanb55]

That's awesome does it come in different colors to match the guitar ?

[@jansley13]

This is brilliant. I am seriously ordering one very soon. Excited about the possibilities. I have a few gtrs that I love but don’t want to damage them by adding a tremolo. Also, one of my keyboards has no pitch bend (nord). Would be fun to add it and see what happens. Update: could not wait until Christmas 🎄. I ordered yesterday.

[@fomofx]

Right on!

[@nonono531]

This is amazing! I didn’t even know it existed till this morning when I saw a picture of Adam Jones from TOOL have one on his Les Paul. So cool!!

[@odnnanref]

This is so amazing, im gonna start saving to get it on my rig. Im wonder if this unit have an aditional jack to plug an expresion pedal (cuz you cant strum when you pull the whammy bar 😉)

[@DavidPackouz]

This is genius. I love it!

[@zzush]

Hi awesome product! Can this is be used on yamaha montage to manipulate several tones?

[@Wrangler4XEFans]

I don’t even play guitar and I want one. Really cool design.

[@-RandomBiz-]

The best new products make players want to innovate. I think this is one of them. Does it or will it have MIDI capabilities?

[@atta1798]

what is the bit depth and frequency out of the box?

[@thecaveofthedead]

It's a fantastic device. It looks so useful. I'd just like to see some more retro-looking guitar mounts/arms so that it really fits in aesthetically on something like a '50s style Les Paul or Tele. Also... maybe for a firmware update a 12-string simulator (octaves on the bass and unison doubling on the treble strings). Then it would replace like 6 different instruments instead of only 5 or so.

[@sasmitha8446]

Can we purchase separate mounts? For example, if we have three guitars, can we buy one whammy bar + pedal + mount combo, and two separate mounts so that all three guitars can have this feature?

[@fomofx]

Hi Sasmitha, we're working on getting some extra mounts on the FOMOfx store (store.fomofx.com/) soon. You may consider subscribing to our newsletter at Fomofx.com and we'll send out an email when they're available soon!

[@sasmitha8446]

@@fomofx Fantastic! Also, can the mount be attached to Archtop guitars like Les Pauls?

[@fomofx]

@@sasmitha8446 Yes you can! Here's a video on Les Paul - kzbin.info/www/bejne/onOxk4WmlKl0qLM And one on Acoustic! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnbCdJiobbh5gNU Pretty much anything with a 1/4 inch jack.

[@steve_one]

Excellent piece of hardware will it work without a guitar lead ?(ie using a wireless system) Could that interfere with the 2.4Ghz built in Jeff Pro wireless system?

[@timhintz]

Awesome!

[@omenbrothersband]

Oh yes , she will be mine ! 😂 this is the very next piece of equip. On my list !

[@blam3329]

Virtual Jeff? How about Virtual Ned! Now maybe the prices on old trans trem guitars will come back down to earth now that nobody needs one to play Summer Nights any more. I want one!!!

[@terryschambers1584]

You need a Bluetooth or wireless version so no extra cable from the guitar to the pedal

[@antman2826]

I think this looks pretty cool but it looks like the bar itself seems to have a very light touch. With a real floating system the further you pull or dip the bar the more resistance you feel from the springs and I like that this imparts some tactile interaction with how far you are displacing it. Having such a light touch would feel weird. If I had this I'd want the spring mechanism on the bar to mirror the kind of tension you'd normally feel on a traditional whammy bar. Also one of the best things about a floating bridge is dive bombing. It would be nice to have a dive bomb feature where you can go all the way down to slack rumbling.

[@mediocreboi]

This looks incredible, would anything like different types of arms or lengths be something in the future?

[@fomofx]

Sure will! :)

[@ikestoddard2458]

In Mode B, can you set a static (up x steps + down y steps) "non-dive" without the bar? Sort of a harmony mode? Making a Hold without the stick in place? Did you compare this against the DigiTech Whammy (+friends) and other pitch-shifting boxes?

[@aliciafranco5704]

DAMN IT PAUL! I MUST PURCHASE THIS GAME CHANGER FOR ACOUSTIC GLORY🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂 Thx you for your engineering inginuity ☆☆☆☆☆

[@vladimer33]

Love it, I want one.

[@jasujokelainen5073]

Its cool! But what about strings-thru-body guitars? Can i put that my c-6 deluxe?

[@fomofx]

Yes you can!

[@ymelfilm]

Hi Dear Master, I have been looking for this stuff for ages but.... - in a mini seesaw pedal version. I hate put extra wires on my guitar. And at leg it would be more meaningful for me. Korg AX30 did it 30 years ago but its miini pedal just workd one direction so I would need a seesaw.

[@tortelvis1]

Super excited about ordering this but your website is so darn confusing! I know you probably won't answer this but why does the website recommend the ampero foot switch that is sold separately? Why do I need two foot switches? I am assuming the foot switch you show in this video comes along with the virtual Jeff right? Please help man!

[@TheWorstManOnEarth]

When will you come up with a Virtual Jeff 2 Pro? With 1 rotary knob to go down 2 octaves with 1 semitone increments, 1 rotary knob to fine tune from -50% of a semitone to +50% of a semitone with 1% of a semitone increments, and 1 rotary knob to go up 2 octaves with 1 semitone increments. The rest of the controls remain the same (Hold, A/B, Blend, etc...).

[@Boosty_Boost]

That is way too cool! Im ordering one! 🤘 Im gonna try to out this on my Les Paul! See you on the flip side 👍 😂

[@halfassuniverse]

What is the action like on the whammy bar (arm) itself? Can it do flutters like a floyd rose?

[@connlajones5222]

Totally ! my burning question too

[@fs7572]

Man! If it now on could hold a note like a sustainer, this is all I´m locking for! :-)

[@nathancorrao8570]

Look into gamechanger audio plus pedal

[@fs7572]

@@nathancorrao8570 Man, thanks! This is exactly what i‘m looking for!

[@past.fm1]

WHEN WILL THIS AVAILABLE IN CANADA AGAIN?

[@thylacine1962]

This is right hand only?

[@steve_one]

Hi guys, could I just take the floor unit to use at gigs without the tremolo unit? (ie) just to use to detune my guitar with the virtual capo? I suppose I'm really asking if the unit V-capo works without the tremolo unit being plugged in. If so this would help my vocals to sing songs that are too high for my range without having to learn songs in different keys. Meanwhile, I appreciate your reply. Many Thanks 🙂

[@mrpagliero]

left handed version ? or does it flip around and have the same clearance distance to function identically as the right hand installation

[@dawidgrden2227]

Hi before buying I should need a demonstration of fluttering

[@peacefulwarriormonk6174]

Does it work on bass?

[@fomofx]

Sure does, check this out - instagram.com/p/CUvsh27FRgX/

[@PhilCusumano-y3g]

Do you offer one for a lefty guitar?

[@antonhjort6340]

Hi! I have A Gibson Les Paul. Does it work with it?

[@briegleruyet4139]

Can we make Dimebag Darrell squeals or floading vibration tremolo with? Can we fix a more strenght setting on whammy bar? Have you made a more simple version only to replace a floyd rose trem? It could be a good idea. Many people don't need a whammy digitech new version system because some doesn't Care or some has got it...as me. I'm not interested in bigsby trem but why not for fans. But some people could be interested in only changing floyd or kahler for this because it's close on Price, we don't loose attack, we don't broke strings, bends are tuned and easier, sustain is always here and more simple to use by far...and easy to remove. No need blocking tuners and we can use on everything with string and electricity, and empty location. It's great. But if it doesn't do all what a floyd do, it's a shame. Another suggestion : include strings' noise simulator; when you do a dive bomb, noisy effect is important. If you do that, it will be perfect.

[@bezaleeluk3696]

does it remain in consistent communication when in a busy 2.4G wifi enviroment? I ask because bluetooth and 2.4G wifi interoperability is always a massive compromise!

[@tenukmu]

genius product sir. its absolute gear for the tremolo or flyod rose hater like me

[@dawidgrden2227]

I must ask, can you do thrills or it is impossible ?

[@BobPerrone]

How difficult is it to remove the mount? Any finish damage?

[@fomofx]

Hi Bob, we've just done a video on removing the mount. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gn3baaqgfrKHjsU . Cheers!

[@rogersilcox524]

Great but, is anyone importing these into the U.K. ? I can’t find any here.

[@samuelhenandez8032]

does it work with a bass? I want to play royal blood riffs

[@fomofx]

Absolutely does. Check out our friend Among on bass using VJ PRO! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6mZqKJtrKelpLc

[@samuelhenandez8032]

@@fomofx this product is so awesome! I can now have a floyd rose on my bass with a capo, the creator is a genius!

[@matteomidas638]

Hey great pedal. Just a question. Do I have to install the whammy bar on the guitar to let the pedal work or it can work even without the whammy bar as a pitch shift pedal (just the guitar plugged into the pedal with a standard cable) on the same league as Digitech Drop which seems to be, and probably is, less advanced in terms of tracking? Thank you.

[@fomofx]

You can work on it independently without having to install the whammy bar!

[@stlbassist]

I would love to add and test this for my cigar box guitar, but the price tag is wayyyy more than I can afford. It would be the most expensive part of my guitar by 4X. Great idea, just needs to be more affordable for struggling musicians who live and tour in a minivan.

[@fomofx]

Great point!

[@stuartredd8876]

I'm going to nerd out and ask what gtr, (headstock logo purposely missing I assume) pups, amp(s) & fx were used on the intro and end? Nice.

[@stuartredd8876]

Highlighted but no reply......?

[@peterwalker7862]

Hi Stuart and apologies for the delayed response... it's been a busy year. I always try to demo on affordable equipment (vintage guitars and exotic amps are great, but most people will never be able to afford them). The intro and end clips are an Artist STMVG Strat ($329 AUD) with stock pickups - the roasted maple neck is a peach! It's running through a NUX MG-300 modeller ($219 AUD) on the Roland JC120 preset - all the fx are in the preset. This was fed directly into Protools, so no amp, speakers, mics or pedals were involved. Glad you liked the sound. It didn't break the bank to get it :) Cheers...Peter

[@RulesRedefined]

Is there any way to program the functions of the controller via MIDI? For example I change a preset on my multi effects and the virtual capo goes to -3 and with another preset it goes to +2?

[@guilherme_drumond]

Muito top!

[@StefP.]

This would be great for les paul type guitars! Also, no need to get a baritone guitar, capo or retune the guitar. Great stuff!

[@taz-b5m]

Just straight up pitch shifting has always been available in pedal effects though.

[@smokingun397]

Does anyone know if there is a 'Lefty' version??

[@MeatballCereal]

Will this work on a bass? 4, 5, or 6 string? Fretless? Oooh...how about on an electric upright bass or a Chapman Stick?

[@pearljaime2]

Works on 8 strings?

[@fomofx]

Yep!

[@pearljaime2]

Well. Thanks for taking the time to answer. Guess I have to grab one now.

[@blueeyedsoulman]

Who is Jeff? Can Jeff be used on Trapeze tailpieces and Rickenbackers?

[@EstrellaL]

Gran idea. Pero esperaré a un mejor diseño del tremolo para una guitarra eléctrica. Hazlo más natura. Se podría anclar al puente sin necesidad del adhesivo. Aun así es genial.

[@roopeshlloydpratapyerragun8262]

Where in ÍIndia can it be found????😭😭😭😭

[@ranajeetidutta]

How to buy it in India.

[@Stargazerz]

Does this have a way to control it via MIDI?

[@RulesRedefined]

If I want to use this solely in virtual capo mode to drop tune my guitar, do I need to attach the whammy bar to the body or can I directly connect the guitar cable to the pedal and use it like that?

[@fomofx]

Yes you can! You can use the footswitch like any stompbox. Cheers!

[@RulesRedefined]

@@fomofx - So just to use virtual capo, I don’t need to attach the whammy physically to my guitar right?

[@fomofx]

@@RulesRedefined Yes you don't need to attach the whammy if you're just planning on using the V-CAPO feature. However, highly recommend giving the Whammy a try, it might surprise you!

[@RulesRedefined]

@@fomofx - Amazing thanks! Yes I will use the whammy also. I was just nerding out to the different possibilities that you guys have come up with. Amazing product

[@fomofx]

@@RulesRedefined Thanks!

[@tgchan]

Amazing/

[@frankn4skeen]

It's one greatest guitar effect device. Do you maybe intend to make JUST a simple "pitch shifter" (from -12 to +12 with all 1/2 steps and a simple blend) based on the "pitch technology" in use in the Virtual Jeff? I know literally GAZILLIONS of musicians who don't necessarily use "whammy" but, for gig purposes, are either constantly having to use a capo up and down the fretboard, or have to take down tuned guitar with them, just to accommodate the "PITCH DESIRES" of the singers they need to work with. Such an extremely accurate simple pitch shifter could actually SAVE some depressed touring guitarists LIVES. 😆 And if it's SO GOOD on guitars, then maybe it could also be used with other instruments. And in a recording studio if you add a "micro-pitch" digital rotary knob ... "re-pitch" any track, on the fly. Endless commercial possibilities. Anyway, a PERFECTLY SOUNDING (no glitch, no latency) pitch shifter would sell like HOT CAKES, and render all other pitch shifters from other brands totally obsolete. Thank you so much in advance for just reading this comment. Best regards. Merry XMas to everybody!

[@djbneozen]

Agreed. A cheaper "pitch shift" device would be a big seller.

[@lukex1337]

Anyone know the battery life of the wireless unit??

[@just.some.dud3]

This is probably an incredibly stupid question, but is 'Jeff' referring to Jeff Beck?

[@just.some.dud3]

I'll take that as a yes. :)