All user reviews of 2/5 for the Behringer V-Tone GMX212

Behringer has a good hold on the market because of their very inexpensive and budget friendly equipment for musicians. They make a whole assortment of different gear for the producer all the way to the standard guitar player. They have a lot of different equipment available at very low in budget friendly prices. This is one of those amplifiers that is targeted towards the beginner guitar player for someone who just needs a simple practice amplifier without paying too much for it.

UTILIZATION

* Powerful 2 x 60-Watt Guitar Workstation with authentic V-Tone Analog Modeling

* 2 original heavy-duty 12 in. Jensen guitar speakers for classic sound

* Authentic V-Tone Analog Modeling for 3 classic guitar amps, 3 speaker simulation models plus 3 gain modes. 27 modeled sounds individually selectable per channel

* 2 independent, full-featured modeling channels offering everything you need from clean to crunch to super-fat distortion sounds

* FXT - ultra-flexible FX Tracking allows independent effects settings on each channel

* Dynamizer circuitry captures every nuance of your playing and lends tube-like compression to your tone

* 24-bit stereo multi-effects processor with world-class effects such as chorus, flanging, phasing, rotary, auto-wah, echo, delay, compressor and various effect combinations with 99 user presets and MIDI control

* Integrated auto-chromatic tuner controllable via footswitch

* Additional loudspeaker plus headphones outputs with integrated speaker simulation

* Adjustable aux in and dedicated tape input for playback or other line-level signals (e.g. CD player, drum computer)

* Stereo tape and line outputs with speaker simulation for direct recording and live applications

* Insert facility for external effects devices (rack effects, stomp boxes, wah-wah pedals, etc.)

* Dual footswitch FS112 for channel selection, effect bypass and tuner activation included

SOUNDS


This is an amplifier that basically is a modeling amplifier somewhat like a lines 6 amplifier. It has a lot of different workable voicings and tones in modes to choose from. It has a multiple amount of effects to choose from and everything is programmable and with just a touch of the dial you can dial in different tones for different applications.

Overall this is a pretty basic amplifier for someone is looking for a very cheap and inexpensive way to get an all-in-one amplifier. This thing is going to have a wealth of different sounds and effects in different tones for anything from country all the way up into metal tones. This is going to be a practice and primarily for someone is looking just be able to hammer away on her guitar in their home or office. It's a simple 60 W amplifier that has to Independent channels . You can also input your CD player or MP3 player see you can play directly into this thing.

OVERALL OPINION


Overall for the price is not that bad of an amplifier but it's certainly not to be a professionals amplifier either. This amplifier comes in new ride at around $330. That's not too bad of a price for a pretty versatile practice in. And I got a emphasize that this is a practice amplifier and really not meant to go out and gig with. Certainly you can do that and I'm sure that people do but this amplifier is not geared towards the awesome tone that many tube amplifiers can provide.

This is an "analog" modeler, although Behringer doesn't go into any great detail to describe how or what makes this analog as a pose to a digital modeling combo. This is a solid-state amplifier. It is a stereo combo that runs at 2x60 watts and features three unique amp choices, at three different gain settings, with three options for speaker response. These can all be selected (or doubled for that matter) between two selectable channels. There is also a 24-bit effects processor. The amplifier comes with a footswitch that changes between the two channels. Because the amp modeling is not digital, all tones are selectable through good ol' fashion knobs and are not stored digitally. So, if you set the gain at 6, and in moving the amp, the knob gets moved, it will stay moved until you put it back. There are standard 1/4" connections along with RCA outs. There are additional speaker outs and slave outs as well, as well as a connection for a Behringer floorboard.

UTILIZATION

It's pretty easy to dial up some decent tones through this amp. I don't think I ever had to crack open the manual. But, there is one major flaw to this amp: when switching between channels there is a long delay. Perhaps this is the "analog circuitry" taking its time, but whatever the reason it renders the amplifier unusable for switching between channels in the middle of the song. I'm pretty good with timing, but I could never get it down for punching in additional gain (from the other channel) for guitar solos. That being said, if someone didn't do a lot of channel changing, I guess this would be a decent amplifier, or it would have to be used and miked only in a studio environment where quick switching isn't necessary.

SOUNDS

This amplifier is capable of producing some strong tones.

OVERALL OPINION

This is a decent sounding amp, even though it's a Behringer. I had one problem with the input connection falling apart, probably due to its cheap manufacture. For a high school kid, it might be a good first amp for playing with friends, considering the low cost. But, as mentioned about, the delay in switching channels really hinders the users ability to play with this amp.