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June 05, 2008

By Robert Renman - www.dolphinstreet.com

Peavey Vypyr amps

Peavey is coming out with an new, interesting amp called VYPYR. It is a modeling guitar amp, and it is priced very attractively. The VYPYR amps are based on 32-bit, floating-point SHARC processors and patented TransTube analog circuitry. There are 24 amp channel models - both the clean and distorted channels of 12 popular amps.

There are also 11 editable preamp "stomp box effects" and 11 editable post-amp "rack effects" with dual-parameter control. You will be able to use up to five effects at the same time.

The VYPYR amp also acts as its own audio interface for your computer. It has a built-in, studio-quality USB 2.0 output.

I have not yet tested this amp myself, but my friend who owns my local music store will be bringing them in soon. At that time, I will go and try them out and report back here what I think of them. They sure look promising on paper.

Peavey Peavey Vypyr Tube 60 60W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Black

Features

VYPYR™ Tube 120 and VYPYR™ Tube 60 · 120 watts (60 watts on VYPYR Tube 60) · 4 channels with 3-band EQ, master volume and pre- and post-gain controls · Real 6L6 tube power · Two 12” custom-voiced modeling loudspeakers (single 12” on VYPYR Tube 60) · 11 editable rack effects · 11 editable stomp-box effects · Up to 5 effects SIMULTANEOUSLY · On-board looper · On-board chromatic tuner · Up to 400 presets with optional Sanpera™ II footswitch · Studio-quality USB computer interface · MIDI In/Out · Tap tempo button · Studio-quality headphone output · MP3/CD/Aux input · Patented TransTube® technology in the preamp · U.S. MSRP $799.99 ($599.99 on VYPYR Tube 60)

VYPYR™ 100 and VYPYR™ 75 · 100 watts (75 watts on VYPYR 75) · 4 channels with 3-band EQ, master volume and pre- and post-gain controls · Two 12” custom-voiced modeling loudspeakers (single 12” on VYPYR 75) · 11 editable rack effects · 11 editable stomp-box effects · Up to 5 effects SIMULTANEOUSLY · On-board looper · On-board chromatic tuner · Up to 400 presets with optional Sanpera™ II footswitch · Studio-quality USB computer interface · MIDI In/Out · Tap tempo button · Studio-quality headphone output · Exclusive Power Sponge™ attenuator · Patented TransTube® technology in preamp and power amp · U.S. MSRP $699.99 ($399.99 on VYPYR 75)

VYPYR™ 30 · 30 watts · 4 channels with 3-band EQ, master volume and pre- and post-gain controls · 12” custom-voiced modeling loudspeaker · 11 editable rack effects · 11 editable stomp-box effects · Up to 5 effects SIMULTANEOUSLY · On-board looper · On-board chromatic tuner · Up to 400 presets with optional Sanpera™ II footswitch · MIDI In/Out · Tap tempo switch · Studio-quality headphone output · Patented TransTube® technology in preamp and power amp · U.S. MSRP $279.99

VYPYR™ 15 · 15 watts · 4 channels with 3-band EQ, master volume and pre- and post-gain controls · 11 editable rack effects · 8” custom-voiced modeling speaker · On board chromatic tuner · Tap Tempo · Studio quality headphone and record out · MP3/CD/Aux input · Patented TransTube® technology in preamp and power amp · U.S. MSRP $169.99

Peavey Peavey Vypyr Tube 60 60W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Black

With double the processing power, models and effects of competitive modeling amplifiers, the VYPYR dramatically redefines the power and scope of modern guitar amplification. VYPYR amplifiers are based on powerful 32-bit, floating-point SHARC processors that enable highly detailed, accurate modeling as well as vastly enhanced flexibility and features than ever before available in guitar amplification.Featuring 24 amp channel models-both the clean and distorted channels of 12 popular amps for the first time anywhere-plus 11 editable preamp "stomp box" effects and 11 editable post-amp "rack" effects with dual-parameter control. Players can use up to five effects simultaneously. When used with the optional Peavey Sanpera foot controller, the possibilities further expand from 12 in-amp presets to 400 programmable presets, with an on-board looper and more. The VYPYR also acts as its own computer audio interface, with a built-in studio-quality USB 2.0 output on most models that is recognized by computers as an audio device. The entire six-model VYPYR Series features the easy-to-use Peavey WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) interface.

By Robert Renman - www.dolphinstreet.com

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Comments on this blog entry

Aldo said...

just tried the Vypyr TUBE - I think it was the 120 watt. sounded pretty damn good! I was there to try out a guitar - not the amp but I figured it was the quickest way to try a bunch of different sounds and see how the guitar "feels". I tried the standard SS vypyr and didnt like it but the new tube version sounds much much better. again, wasnt there for the amp but from what little I messed with it, its far better than the solid state vypyr

Comment added on February 25, 2009

John said...

Bought the 75 watt last week. What an amazing toy. If you love tweaking amps amd different sounds that are as good as peds in my opinion, your wait is over. I had a Line 6 75 watt and there is no ompaison to the sound quality. The cabinetry could have been stronger but to get them in at the prices they are going for you have to give in somewhere.

Comment added on September 07, 2008

Robert said...

Dave, I am still waiting for the local store to get them in. They seem to be hard to find yet. I will for sure try them and report back once they are available.

Comment added on August 21, 2008

Dave said...

It's been a few months. Have you had the opportunity to try one out yet?