Valeton GP-5
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deadpool_25
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Yeah I saw that. I wonder how that thing sounds. My guess is that it's like the previous generation of Headrush FRFRs which I hated (the 108). I haven't tried the mk2 Headrush FRs but I don't really expect a significant improvement.
deadpool_25
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Mine arrived today. I've just been scrolling through the presets to get a general idea of what it sounds and feels like. It seems to be a cool little pedal so far and I haven't even connected my phone yet to edit stuff.
I was powering it via USB from an Anker portable power bank I got a while back to charge my phone. I initially tried it through my EV PXM-12. Next, because I'm going to gift the GP-5 to a friend (I have a second one on the way because they're so inexpensive), I tried it through an old Simmons DA2012 drum amp I had laying around. I figured if I could make it sound half decent I'd give him both.
The Simmons isn't great but it gets plenty loud and after cutting the bass and treble a bit (around 9:00-9:30 on both) it sounds good enough. As I said in a previous post, he's not as picky as I am.
I also tried it through the FX loop of my Vypyr 60 (I modded it to add the FX loop). It sounds pretty good through that too.
I still need to try it through the FR-12s, the FX loop of the Badlander 25, the THR30ii, and headphones. And of course I still need to connect the phone to edit tones and I also want to try out some NAM profiles as I have zero experience with them yet.
I was powering it via USB from an Anker portable power bank I got a while back to charge my phone. I initially tried it through my EV PXM-12. Next, because I'm going to gift the GP-5 to a friend (I have a second one on the way because they're so inexpensive), I tried it through an old Simmons DA2012 drum amp I had laying around. I figured if I could make it sound half decent I'd give him both.
The Simmons isn't great but it gets plenty loud and after cutting the bass and treble a bit (around 9:00-9:30 on both) it sounds good enough. As I said in a previous post, he's not as picky as I am.
I also tried it through the FX loop of my Vypyr 60 (I modded it to add the FX loop). It sounds pretty good through that too.
I still need to try it through the FR-12s, the FX loop of the Badlander 25, the THR30ii, and headphones. And of course I still need to connect the phone to edit tones and I also want to try out some NAM profiles as I have zero experience with them yet.
Cactusprick
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would love to hear your impression through FR-12
deadpool_25
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Cactusprick
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i thought what the hell and bought it anyway, will try with my FR-10Soon
deadpool_25
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Nice! I suspect it'll sound great. I'm excited to try it through the FR-12(s) tonight. They're Archangel V3 equipped for extra goodness.i thought what the hell and bought it anyway, will try with my FR-10
CorrosiveMatter
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Mine should be here this week sometime.
My plan is load a NAM JP2C to have it on the couch to play with headphones.
Might have to capture mine and other amps the way I like them set to test.
I wish you could load a NAM amp and an IR but maybe with a firmware update later.
My plan is load a NAM JP2C to have it on the couch to play with headphones.
Might have to capture mine and other amps the way I like them set to test.
I wish you could load a NAM amp and an IR but maybe with a firmware update later.
deadpool_25
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Ok that GP-5 is gone. I gave it (and the Simmons speaker) to my friend. The other GP-5 will be here tomorrow or Friday so the test with the FR-12 will have to wait another day or two.
Cactusprick
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Received the unit (still at work 
) but wow the build quality is fantastic. I think Valeton hit a homerun with this. This would certainly raise bar for everyone. Can't wait to go home and try out.
) but wow the build quality is fantastic. I think Valeton hit a homerun with this. This would certainly raise bar for everyone. Can't wait to go home and try out.
Sascha Franck
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I was thinking about the GP-5 as well but went for the Tonex One (or rather two of them by now) because:
- Faster on-unit editing of the most relevant parameters.
- Considerably less latency (1.2-1.5ms vs. 5ms), likely irrelevant when used alone, but as I insert things in digital loops, I rather want the smallest values possible.
- Easier to deal with capture-ecosystem. With the Tonex, I can check captures from ToneNET straight in the plugin, save them as presets and directly beam them into the hardware, which is very, very efficient.
- Faster on-unit editing of the most relevant parameters.
- Considerably less latency (1.2-1.5ms vs. 5ms), likely irrelevant when used alone, but as I insert things in digital loops, I rather want the smallest values possible.
- Easier to deal with capture-ecosystem. With the Tonex, I can check captures from ToneNET straight in the plugin, save them as presets and directly beam them into the hardware, which is very, very efficient.
Cactusprick
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I think both pedals are great, I have Tonex Max on mac but not getting much use now.. personally can't gel with its interface.
KingsXJJ
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Easy at $60. Both.
KingsXJJ
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Nice. I set up a new patch based on a 5150 w/5150 cab, NG, EQ, Delay and Air Reverb. Sounds and feels good. An audience would likely say great depending on the player. I’ll develop a few more patches… clean, crunch, etc. Then find a few captures that work well on the unit. Cool little headphone unit that with the 100 drum patterns is pretty sweet. Connecting and editing via my iPhone is a breeze, quick and stupid easy. This is a great buy. If you tune it, it sounds better than you’d think. Getting rid of my mini-ToneX because I think this is better built and I like the option of modeling or captures.
Not long ago, this unit and it’s size and cost would have been considered science fiction. It’s what you always hoped the Korg Pandora was.
Firmware update post 1.06, I’d like to see NAM + IR capability and hi/lo cuts on user IR’s.
Not long ago, this unit and it’s size and cost would have been considered science fiction. It’s what you always hoped the Korg Pandora was.
Firmware update post 1.06, I’d like to see NAM + IR capability and hi/lo cuts on user IR’s.
Sascha Franck
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I'm not a hoarder.
KingsXJJ
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Buying two units is not hoarding. But do whatever you like. I’m exploring gear while you post in a thread about a product you’re not interested in. Thanks for that.
Mikael Dez
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I mean we can all discuss gear without buying it lol
Sascha Franck
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I bought two units, namely two Tonex Ones. But they are actually seeing plenty of use.
KingsXJJ
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That’s great. Glad you are at two and not hoarding. Getting plenty of use is key, it’s why I fired my Tone-X units. Not really being used after the initial excitement wore off. I’d rather have the option of on-board modeling in addition to the requirement of hunting captures just to get going. The fact that it’s less than half the cost and doesn’t involve buying additional content is a plus for me. But I think it’s super you are enjoying your gear. I don’t think I’ll need to buy two GP-5’s for any reason. Midi FTW. We can continue with the passive aggressiveness if you like.
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What a great month it was
