Behringer VD400 5-stars 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.

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.

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.

Does what it says on the tin & well.

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

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.

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.

Vlad

Functional, and sounds very good! Like a BOSS Delay DD8

Really nice to play with Behringer VD400

- Very nice range of repeats

- Self-oscillation

- Good tone of repeats, they get out of the way

good delay unit - 300ms max, has a sonic character.

its functional, and sounds fine.

not the best or sweetest sounding feedback resonance but it does sound raw in its way.

its good value - a very cheap price delay with a reasonable sound.

warning : 300ms maximum is not a very wide range of delay time.

be sure you this is what you are accepting.

for example - if youre playing a slow reggae song guitar riff, the repeat rate may not go as slow as you hope for. its a limitation of this unit, although its stil useable at faster rates. its is good, for what its cloning.

it clones original "bucket brigade" curcuit designs that maxed out at 300ms,

build quality fine , dials feel fine,

sound is fine, price is a joke.

its not the highest grade audio equipment, but an amauter or a pro can stil use this, and people will just say "sounds cool"

What you'd expect from analogue delay

This thing is really fun to play with. Can make slapback, can make it like a reverb, can have the repeats louder than the input signal.

Self-oscillation is especially fun.

If you take care of this pedal I am sure it will last a long time. There are quality control issues with the potentiometers. The plastic probably isn't the strongest casing.

Pro

- Nice range of repeats

- Self-oscillation

- Nice tone of repeats, they get out of the way

Cons

- Knob stiffness varies widely

- Have to be careful when turning it off and on because your weight is going onto the switch on the board

Great sounding excellent value for money effects pedal.

really good delay for the money

the behringer pedal never fail to impress me. The delay sound is pretty good, i use it on my acoustic guitar chain. the plastic is solid. the only bad thing is where the power input is placed

I actually really like the sound!

My rating for these pedals is always with the price in mind, which is unbeatable in my opinion. I use it in my effects chain, with a low repeat rate and low echo, just to give the guitar sound a bit more depth and presence. And I really like it! Of course, the casing is plastic and does feel cheap, but I paid 20 Euros. And when I started playing, there just wasn't anything comparable. I don't even remember there being an (any!) effects pedal for that price 20 - 25 years ago. Therefore, I have a lot of fun with these cheap Behringer pedals at home!

Sounds nice indeed.

I think this is a Boss clone. It sounds great, no complaints. Its sturdy though plastic. I dont gig atm so its construction wont be challenged. So its really cheap, does what it should and im happy.

For this price it has an amazing sound, it is cheap, and kinda looks cheap, but does it's job very well. If you want a delay pedal on a budget, but still a good sound, this is it.

Good analog delay

I wanted to try an analog delay and based on recommendation from JHS Show I picked up this one. I spent some time tweeting in the tone, but when I got my head around it, I was really pleased with the outcome. Sound good!