Behringer VD400 Reviews

Amazing pedal

I wanted something for that short and snappy country-like delay since i mainly play country, rockabilly and oldies. Have to say i am really pleased with the array of sounds I am able to get with this one. The only small issue i have is with the quality of it. Altough it is really sturdy, the outer casing is made of plastic which is not ideal for a guitar pedal you stomp with your foot.

Solid stuff

Works great, sounds a bit digital-y but aside from that it’s good. Functions are lacking but what is there suffices certainly considering the price. Plastic case might take a bit to stomach but overall it’s a good pedal, especially for those on a budget.

Awesome delay pedal

The Behringer VD400 is an affordable and versatile delay pedal that aims to capture the vintage analog delay tones of yesteryears. As part of Behringer's line of compact stompboxes, the VD400 promises to deliver warm, rich, and expressive delay effects without breaking the bank.

First impressions of the VD400 are positive. The pedal feels solid underfoot and can easily withstand the rigors of live performances and studio use. It's straightforward to operate, featuring three control knobs: Intensity, Echo, and Repeat Rate.

The Intensity knob allows you to adjust the overall effect level, from subtle ambiance to a more pronounced delay effect that will be highly noticeable in your sound. The Echo knob controls the delay time, giving you the flexibility to dial in short slap-back echoes or longer, spacey delays. The Repeat Rate knob alters the number of delay repetitions, allowing you to create beautiful cascading echoes or more pronounced and rhythmic patterns.

When it comes to sound, the Behringer VD400 excels in delivering warm and analog-like delay tones. It does a commendable job of replicating the vintage character found in classic delay units. The delay effect is musical and organic, adding depth and dimension to your sound without overshadowing your original tone. Whether you're playing clean arpeggios, soaring solos, or distorted power chords, the VD400 enhances your playing with its timeless delay sound.

In conclusion, the Behringer VD400 Vintage Delay Pedal offers an impressive combination of affordability, vintage delay tones, and overall versatility. With its easy-to-use controls and warm analog sound, it's a fantastic entry-level option for musicians looking to experiment with delay effects without breaking their budget. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, the VD400 is a valuable addition to your pedalboard that will inspire creativity and elevate your playing to new sonic landscapes.

Classic bucket brigade delay

I was looking for a simple delay pedal to use it as a slap back delay most of the time and this one does its’ job perfectly. It’s a classic bucket brigade circuit, not very versatile but easy to use. So if you’re looking for something like this and don’t need an ultimate delay pedal - this is really a nice choice. You can get some great sounding classic tones out of this box. Yea it’s plastic but it is pretty well built, I own it more than a year and still have no issues with it.

Basic pedal

Sound is just basic, nothing too fancy. But for the price of it OK. easy to handle though.

Love this pedal

Bought two to give one to a friend. Classic BBD sound in a sturdy enough for the studio chassy, would use it on stage as well.

Great delay

This is a great delay pedal with great response and a lot of range.

The Casing feels sturdy and knobs are tight and nice.

Definitely getting more behringer pedals.

Behringer VD400

very good product,for a good price.

it doesnt leave my pedal board

First, the sound options are not that much so the outcome has restrictions

When you open it, sound goes up and there is no level option

If something spils on it (like beer) you have to clean it cause its fully visible

But because of little options yoyu van manage your sound easily

Good beginner Delay pedal

Got this as a starter for a beginner board, and its nice, good strong plastic body and it's the last pedal in my chain, i don't use it much, its just on low slow setting, but it has nice range and easy to use, it pairs really well with the behringer chorus and vintage overdrives i got too. Great beginner one, but i'd maybe go with the digital or multi effects one if its in stock.

Good for slapback delay

I got it as an analog delay with the idea to spice up the pedalboard and maybe get some "Edgesque" sounds out of my strat...however, ended up using it exclusively as a slapback delay instead of a reverb pedal. It's an OK piece of equipment but not as versatile as other digital delays that I should of have bought in the first place.

Not much range for tempos

Does what it says on the tin & well.

Great pedal can’t be beaten for the price. Would definitely recommend.

Delay delay delay delay...

Makes terrible digital noise, tried different amps, cables.. it only disappears when using both outputs and has become unusable junk to take up space. I like /liked behringer but this pedal is best avoided

Be the boss

This is a cool little pedal for bluesy guitar riffs...I use more often than I thought I would...I mean because it's new...I'm not a pro I'm a jammer and proud of it...so as far as price and quality...get one and tell your friends...cheers

A great analog pedal

A very nice delay, for slapback delay........

Awesome Value!

The Behringer VD400 Vintage Delay Effect Pedal does an excellent job of emulating the Boss DM-3 pedal. It works and sounds like you'd expect. It's a great value for money product.

Good for the money

I needed one analog delay but I wasn't sure if I stick with it, so I chose the less cost option of Behringer vd400. I don't like the plastic case but overall is a decent pedal that do the work just fine.

A super pedal!

Having heard many good things about this particular model of Behringer pedal, I decided to give it a shot myself. Initially I was rather surprised by the build quality. Having heard it was entirely plastic and felt rather cheap, I was amazed by how much heavier it was than I expected. Of course, the majority of the weight is in the base metal plate, but overall it doesn't feel like it'll break too soon on. Although, the fact that the switch is fundamentally an SMD button on the PCB doesn't spark a sense of ultimate durability over the very long-term (although quite repairable if you know a bit about soldering etc).

Playing with the pedal results in a very fun few options as to how the sound can be adjusted. A maximum delay of 300ms is quite short compared to many other options, but if you're willing to do so, a potentiometer modification is possible to increase the delay time which increases the options it can offer (I haven't personally done this, but it is a rather simple and common modification). Every function does as expected, repeat rate, echo and intensity are all responsive and definitely do make a difference to the output signal.

The retail packaging was excellent, all it came with was the pedal and some manuals, don't expect any fancy cables or anything.

I personally powered the pedal using a 9V battery, which I must admit was quite convoluted. The pedal feels incredibly fragile when changing the battery, and the entire mechanism it uses for that does not strike me with confidence that it will do well in the long run. I highly recommend only using a 9V AC adapter to ensure the pedal will last longer. I will also be doing this from now on.

I paired this particular pedal with my Harley Benton TE-20 (ultra cheap Telecaster clone). Sound quality is perfect, only a slight hiss is added in my particular setup (which could be a variety of different things, not necessarily the pedal).

Here are some TL;DR points (pro's & con's):

Pro's:

- Excellent sound quality

- Construction is fine for the price

- Good packaging

- Very inexpensive

- Knobs/dials are totally fine!

- Very obvious power/battery light

Con's:

- Battery compartment and mechanism is very fragile

- Switch/button in the long run will likely need repair if abused

- Obviously a bit plastic-y, but that's to be expected for such a low price

It really is a bargain of a pedal. If you're looking at any Behringer pedals (or even more expensive delay pedals) I would really give this one a shot. It really is an incredible pedal for the price. You really can't go wrong with it.

Classic delay sound which you might recognize from the pedal this is based on, but in a sturdy plastic case with cheaper knobs.