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This compact multi-effects unit provides four simultaneous effects with a user-friendly experience inspired by traditional guitar pedals.
The effects are based on the award-winning Axe-Fx III, and include hundreds of classic stompbox and studio effect models, including drives, delays, reverbs, choruses, flangers, phasers, pitch, plex, EQs, compressors, wah, tremolo, and many more.
Key features include:
• Uncompromising Sound Quality: True to Fractal Audio’s reputation, the VP4 delivers pristine sound quality, and is suitable for use on the world’s finest stages and studios.
• Four Footswitches: Classic ON/OFF switching makes it easy and intuitive to use the VP4 like four traditional pedals. Meanwhile, the factory default “Gig Mode” switching system places Presets, Scenes, Effects, Channels, Tuner, and Tap Tempo right at your feet.
• 104 Presets: Each preset is like a complete pedalboard with your choice of four effects. This flexibility allows a single VP4 to replace an entire collection of other effects. Additionally, each preset has its own Noise Gate, Master EQ/levels, and more.
• Expression Pedal Compatibility: Connect up to two expression pedals or switches for real-time control of effect settings. The Fractal Audio EV-1 and EV-2 are perfect choices!
• Accurate Tuner: The VP4 includes a dedicated large display tuner mode, plus a handy “mini-tuner” that’s always visible. It uses our latest pitch detector from the Axe-Fx III.
• Flexible, High-Quality Connectivity: Mono/stereo analog I/O, with unity gain an ultra-low noise floor, “4CM Mode” allows you to divide effects in front of your amp and in its loop. Plus: buffered analog bypass, SPDIF digital I/O, MIDI I/O, and USB audio/MIDI capabilities.
• Beyond the Basics: For those who want to go beyond a basic pedalboard, the VP4 supports Scenes, Channels, Modifiers, and more for a highly customizable experience.
• VP4-Edit: Customize your VP4 with VP4-Edit, a free companion software editor and librarian.
• Upgradeable Firmware: Like every Fractal Audio processor, the VP4 features upgradeable firmware, ensuring that you can enjoy free updates with new features and improvements.
The VP4 combines ease of use with exceptional performance, offering musicians a high-quality, versatile effects tool. Featuring a pristine signal path and rugged, road-ready design, the compact VP4 delivers world-class multi-FX processing to take your sound to the next level. The VP4 also works great with acoustic guitar, bass, keyboards, and other instruments.
Retail Price: $699 Availability: October 15, 2024 Visit https://fractalaudio.com/vp4 for updates and to purchase, or contact your local Fractal Audio dealer for inquiries outside the USA/Canada.
