Behringer V-Amp 3 or cheap V-Amp 2, you decide
Want a cheap V-Amp 2 or have you been waiting for the V-Amp 3 like me?
Well, it seems like while the others are sleeping, someone was ready when the first V-Amp 3′s shipped out, but that’s not why I’m writing this.
It’s the new price on the old V amp 2 that got my attention. This is the price for a new V-amp 2
Behringer Behringer V-Amp 2 Guitar Multi Effects Processor Standard
But if you’re willing to risk it, there are second hand V- amp 2′s coming in quite regularly over here:
In Store Used USED BEHRINGER V AMP 2 Standard.
Obviously they’re not all priced that low.
If you’ve read a bit on my blog, you might realize that I already own the Boss gt pro, so why on earth would I be interested in the V-Amp 2 or 3?
Well, firstly, I used to own a V-amp. The original one with only 16 amp models.
I got some excellent sounds out of that thing and totally enjoyed playing on it, both live and in the studio, which brings me to my second reason.
I need something for my other PC which I’m setting up as a late night alternative studio. These things record very well.
The V-Amp 3 is perfect for recording, seeing as it’s got the USB option and comes with recording software. By recording software I mean an entire multitrack recording program for the computer. Kind of makes sense, seeing as there’s a usb audio interface bundled with it.
Well, to my amazement, while doing some searching around, it looks like the best price on a V-Amp 3 is 108 dollars. That’s ridiculously cheap for a guitar processor, usb interface and multitrack recording software combined. What I didn’t take into account though, is that when you add the shipping costs, it becomes a bit more expensive.
Behringer V-AMP3 Next-Generation Virtual Guitar Amplifier with USB Audio Interface And Energyxt2.5 Recording Software
If you’re buying a few more items, then maybe this is your best bet.
The standard best price at the moment is 130 dollars with free shipping –
Behringer V-Amp 3 Guitar Multi Effect Processor Standard
Anyway, this got me thinking back to the time when the V-amp was my main guitar recording gear, so I went through the list of songs I’d made backing tracks of, and I thought I’d just share an audio clip here for those who’ve never heard a V-amp before.
The following was done using an Ibanez S series Prestige guitar, and recorded straight into the desk.
The difference between the first V-Amp and the V-Amp 2, as far as I can tell, is that there’s twice as many amplifier models.
I think the V-amp 3 looks like a good deal with the extra features, but if you don’t think you need them, and you’ve got your studio recording software of choice, then maybe the Vamp 2 is fine, if you’ve got one.
What I found with the speaker cabinet models on the original V-amp, was that only one or two of them worked great for all the amplifier types, but if you sit with a recording and try emulate a particular sound, you can find other speaker and amp mixtures that get quite close.
Well, I’ve been waiting for the V-Amp 3
so I guess I should get one.
