Cheap VS Expensive: Boss VB-2 Vibrato vs Behringer Ultra Vibrato

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Күн бұрын

Does all the extra money that you spend on a product make a difference? In this video I compare 2 pedals with vastly different price tags; the famed Boss VB-2 and the very affordable Behringer Ultra Vibrato.
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Featuring the coveted "pink label" circuitry and design of vintage Boss pedals and built with simple controls over rate, depth and rise time, the Boss VB-2 Vibrato gives classic tremolo/vibrato sound with classic analog warmth. Able to go from a slight vibey hum to a full-on swollen wobble, the VB-2 sports enough texture to act as a natural companion for shoegaze, indie rock or garage.
With circuitry based on the famous, discontinued Boss VB-2 Vibrato, the Behringer UV300 Ultra Vibrato is an option to get the sound at a musician-friendly price. Sound shaping takes place through the UV300's Depth, Rate, Rise, and Mode controls, and its true bypass function is maintained by a first-class on/off switch. The Behringer UV300 provides classic, dimensional '60s and '70s vibrato at a fraction of the price of your typical pedal.
0:00 Introduction
0:30 Clean tone
1:57 Latch mode
2:57 slow warble
5:25 90s setting
8:55 Extreme setting
10:07 Unlatched mode
14:12 My thoughts

Пікірлер: 31

@MattJarz Жыл бұрын

Another great video, thanks!

@matthewgurlitz3514 5 ай бұрын

This is a concise and to-the-point comparison between two great pedals. I love Boss pedals and have many of them, but in this case, the Behringer is a fine option. I also love the "less is more" approach to these effects. At lower levels, they are some of the most beautiful and usable modulation pedals. Thank you for this!

@kenflagg 9 ай бұрын

The real value in true vibrato pedals, IMO, is the extremely slow warble effect, like a malfunctioning tape machine. And because of that, it is really a shame that neither pedal goes slow enough. For that I like my BBE Mind Bender. It isn't transparent, to be sure - it does a number on your tone. But it warbles away.

@mykhedelic6471 Жыл бұрын

A very well done demo, definitely earned a like.

@JasonAyalaSpare Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@michaelfowler3187 Жыл бұрын

Nice one Jason, I have played a subdecay Quasar as a Vibrato as it's kinda got the dod vibrothang going on. I also love a Wilson haze U vibe which can be a pure wobble if you want. The subdecay siren is a bbd vibrato that is sensitive to playing pressure to alter the rate. I have a video of the Quasar but might have to showcase the others. Oh and the mr black Analog chorus vibrato makes some great sounds

@michelvondenhoff9673 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. Well said to let the effect "breathe" and do its own thing. Seen some guitarists using equipment they weren't happy with because of this.

@JasonAyalaSpare Жыл бұрын

Yep, you need to play to the effect or just turn it off.

@danthegeetarman Жыл бұрын

Another great review. I like how you don’t just settle for the stock positions and actually tweak the knobs on the behringer to match the VB-2. Most reviews (from other people) don’t do that and that’s what we all want to see! Lol 😁 also +1 for playing the 90s famous riffs too. That’s literally what I wanted to hear. As soon as I heard the Peaches and Korn VB-2 licks I knew this was the right review video for me 😁 Great video can’t wait to see more 👍🤘

@JasonAyalaSpare Жыл бұрын

The Korn lick just came to me while I was just playing with that tone.

@danthegeetarman Жыл бұрын

@@JasonAyalaSpare yeah I forgot about that one too until I heard it and it was like “ohhhhh, that’s right, that’s that sound on that song too” 🤣 I’m definitely a middle aged gear junkie from the same era so any time I hear classic 90s riffs my ears perk up 😁

@danthegeetarman Жыл бұрын

Gonna binge watch the cheap vs expensive playlist. Love how in depth your reviews are and how you show all the cool features. I had no idea about the momentary vibrato feature too so can’t wait to mess with that. I already know where I can use that right away too. With my evertune guitar.now I can play the chords and parts on the Evertune and use momentary mode to add natural and consistent sounding vibrato to my chords. Amazing 🙏🙏🙏

@JasonAyalaSpare Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you got something out of it 😁

@danthegeetarman Жыл бұрын

@@JasonAyalaSpare definitely did! Still only a couple in on the playlist but I’ve got the playlist saved to keep going through. Finally a KZfaq channel with pedal reviews where I’m not yelling “please turn the knobs!” 🤣🤣😁

@roboravitz5572 5 ай бұрын

Construction Housing is most important when pcb inside is nesr identical.ive had Bossvpedals 10:06 40 years and still look andcsound great.i kept them in a Resin 6 pedal case for protection and portability. They still look brand new and get used by me alot.you decide

@Sd12sx23 4 ай бұрын

I have the behringer vibrato and i like the unlatch mode a lot. I wish all types of pedals, other than maybe dirt pedals, had an option for unlatch mode. I would totally love to use a flanger, tremelo, or delay pedal in that way.

@JasonAyalaSpare 4 ай бұрын

The DD-3 has 'hold' mode which does this

@Sd12sx23 4 ай бұрын

Ah, good to know. I have been considering a delay upgrade lately, so I'll have to check that one out.

@nostro1001 Жыл бұрын

Fine comparison Jason...i think it's long been accepted the cheap clone is about as good as it gets here and any differences are so slight that they (if at all) are meaningless. Of course there's always the discussion about one being metal and therefore gig ready and the other plastic so it's not. I don't own anything Behringer, but with warranty & via word of mouth & forum talk there should be no issues here, unless you throw your pedals around on a daily basis, , but who does that? 🤔🤣 And the other thing of note is that the Waza version isn't made in Japan, but is apparently inspected in Japan. I think that's a shame for a so called premium Boss pedal with price to match (Aus $419 rrp). And sure, it typically sells for less than rrp, nonetheless for a single effect it's priced in the boutique 'hand made' category. Cheers. 😎👍

@BenjaminKanarek 10 ай бұрын

Your depth setting was slightly higher on the dials of the Boss, thus the reason that it appears to have more depth.

@GRBAquatics Жыл бұрын

AwesomeThankyou

@JasonAyalaSpare Жыл бұрын

No worries 👍

@lomoholga Жыл бұрын

It’s pretty interesting to see how many expensive ‘lo fi’ pedals are just vibrato circuits which are modded to be able to edit tone, dry signal blend amount and a random feature

@JasonAyalaSpare Жыл бұрын

I didn't know that 🤔

@Hiseternallight 7 ай бұрын

I heavily considered these two but ultimately bought the EHX EDDY instead for $70 used. I think its very comparible. Vibrato and chorus modes as well as expression/dynamic functionality.

@NewFalconerRecords Жыл бұрын

Totally agree with your thoughts. I don't really understand where you could possibly use vibrato as an effect beyond a song or two in an entire set. It's a pretty bonkers sound and some chorus pedals (notably the EHX Small Stone) already offer it. I can get that Powderfinger/NIrvana wobble with my one knob EHX Neo Clone. I've also got the inexpensive Nu-X Mod Core, which has seven different effects (including a comparable vibrato to those two demonstrated here). Save your money and buy the plastic Behringer over the Boss.

@theWARMJET 2 ай бұрын

I think Graham Coxon use the effect a lot in solos

@danvankouwenberg7234 Ай бұрын

I like my Ibanez CF7 better and it's digital (gasp)

@fromgreetings 12 күн бұрын

All knobs at noon.

@feloniousmonk321 7 ай бұрын

They are basically the same pedal, but one is better-looking and more expensive.

@coldacre 6 ай бұрын

not entirely true. the Behringer can introduce clipping into your signal, depending on where it’s put in the signal chain. the VB-2 doesn’t do this no matter where you place it. the Behringer is still great for the money though