Valeton GP-200

I got this unit for rehearsal and practise use for my smaller amp. I already purchased Hotone Ampero but I was little disappointed because that unit has not the multi-use EXP pedal -> no possible to use EXP with volume and wah at the same time. That was quite odd to me... But in that case Valeton GP-200 is quite good alternative! Very solid made and sturdy metal case and the metallic foot buttons are high quality. There are 6-8 possible knobs to program and with external EXP/additional pedal you can get even more. I have tested that function with Hotone Ampero Switch 2-button and also Thomann own FS-2 button extra pedal, they worked fine with Valeton!

Pros :
+ very versatile and quite cheap multieffect
+ lots of features, amps, cabs, effects etc, I´d say well enough...
+ packaging was good and very informative leaflet inside
+ quite good editor after all and within that you can quite easily update firmwares
+ I think the editor software works also with older FW´s in the unit so they wouldn´t have to match each time?
+ you can program up to 6-8 or even more foot buttons with Hotone Ampero Switch or FS-2 type extra foot controller
+ the upper set of buttons are set higher so you cannot put the lower on by mistake
+ you can use the integrated EXP both volume and wah/switch them on/off in the same bank/preset

Cons :
- people might not know this brand at all so they might miss this product
- I think you cannot use so many MOD/FX effects at the same time, for example chorus and flanger at same time is impossible?
- the editor software might be quite challenging/hard if you have not used these kind of multieffects pedals
- if the bought power unit/adapter fails, I don´t know how you can get a new one?
- I am not so sure how long they keep updating this units FW or editor software updates, the next model might be already coming...

So Ive wanted this pedal for a while and it didnt disappoint me one bit. For this price ability to have many tunable cabs, amps, effects and even a global eq is quite insane. I played it for a bit and connected multiple external pedals. With enough tweaking you can get a sound youve always wanted and making presets is really easy. Even without the desktop aplication everything you need is easily changable. All the buttons you need to quick access pedals or amp is a good addition. Stomp mode has almost no delay between activating effects and tuner works great. One big bonus is the metal body, the upper buttons are taller making it easy to press them.

Only big drawback that ive found in 3 days of playing is you can have only one of each effect type so if you want a flanger and chorus youd need an external pedal for one of them since both are in modulation pedal spot. Some effects are worse versions of other effects but thats a preference thing and the full manual is only available through internet (the box comes with a quick description of every button and connection).

Overall I believe this mfx pedal is a great addition to an already exiting pedal board and is a great starting point for making one.