[NAMM] Peavey debuts new Vypyr VIP Series amps

The Vypyr VIP amps feature Peavey’s Variable Instrument Input with which a single amp can provide amplification for a variety of instrument types. Not only does the amplifier morph from a bass amp, to an acoustic amp, to an electric amp, it also allows the electric guitar player access to instrument models as well. Guitarists have access to over 50 amp, instrument and stompbox models as well as rack style effects

Peavey uses a combination of 32-bit, floating-point SHARC processors and patented TransTube analog circuitry to create the modeling amplifiers. A USB bi-directional data and audio port allows users to connect to a computer and record, access the Vypyr Edit software and store presets, get lessons, and practice to backing tracks. The Vypyr VIP series also includes a MIDI port for use with Sanpera foot controllers and firmware updates.

The Vypyr VIP series consists of three combos: the 20-Watt VIP 1, the 40-Watt VIP 2, and the 100-Watt VIP 3. With Peavey’s PowerSponge™ variable power, players can adjust the power output to suit any playing situation.

Vypyr VIP 1

• 20 watts RMS
• Acoustic guitar simulation
• Bass guitar simulation
• Acoustically ported semi-closed back
• Patented TransTube technology
• 22 amp accessible effects
• 36 on board amp models
• 6 bass amp models
• 6 acoustic amp models
• Chromatic tuner
• On-board looper – activated with optional Sanpera I or II
• WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) LED indicator controls
• Amp accessible real time dual parameter controls
• Amp accessible global reverb and delay
• Bi-directional USB – Data – Midi – Audio record out
• Direct to looper record aux/MP3/CD input
• Headphone out
• Up to 4 effects simultaneously

Vypyr VIP 2

• 40 watts RMS
• One 12” custom voiced heavy duty Blue Marvel speaker
• Patented TransTube technology
• Acoustically ported semi-closed back
• Instrument models including Acoustic guitar simulators, 12 String guitar model, 7 String model, Baritone Model, Resonator model, Bass guitar models, and more.
• Chromatic tuner
• 12 amp accessible stompbox models plus delay reverb and wah (with optional Sanpera)
• 36 on board amp models
• 6 bass amp models
• 6 acoustic amp models
• 25 total on-board amp accessible effects
• On-board looper (with optional Sanpera I or II)
• WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) LED indicator controls
• Amp accessible real time dual parameter controls
• Amp accessible global reverb and delay
• Tap Tempo
• Bi-directional USB – Data – Midi – Audio record out
• Headphone out
• Direct to looper record aux/MP3/CD input
• Up to 5 effects simultaneously (with optional Sanpera I or II)

Vypyr VIP 3

• 100 watts RMS
• One 12” custom voiced Blue Marvel speaker
• Patented TransTube technology
• PowerSponge 100 Watt to 1 Watt variable power control
• 112 acoustically ported semi-closed back
• Over 400 amp accessible presets
• LCD Display for quick preset, model and effect selection
• Instrument models including Acoustic guitar simulators, 12 String guitar model, Mandolin model, 7 String model, Baritone Model, Resonator model, Bass guitar models, and more.
• Chromatic tuner
• 12 amp accessible stompbox models plus delay reverb and wah (with optional Sanpera)
• 36 on board amp models
• 6 bass amp models
• 6 acoustic amp models
• 25 total on-board amp accessible effects
• WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) LED indicator controls
• On-board looper (with optional Sanpera I or II)
• Amp accessible real time dual parameter controls
• Amp accessible global reverb and delay
• Tap Tempo
• Bi-directional USB – Data – Midi – Audio record out
• Headphone out
• Direct to looper record aux/MP3/CD input
• Up to 5 effects simultaneously (with optional Sanpera I or II)

More information soon on www.peavey.com.