Valeton Dapper Mini 4 Effect Strip

It's OK.

I like it but I don't love it. Some of the sounds are great but I find it quite fiddly and not super easy to set up, especially on the fly. It's a decent studio option, but these things are meant to be used live, so actually it then becomes a good rehearsal option. This creates the problem that you can't then replicate the sound you had at rehearsal without having to dial in sounds using small knobs that are not easily seen in low light. I still like it though.

easy to carry

Easy to carry robust and adequate sound delivery from a small multi effect unit to put before an amp. would be better if it also had a reverb effect . Good price too

A compact pedal for every occasion, live or studio.

This pedal delivers more in its price tag. It's a 5-in-1 pedal, offering distortion, overdrive, chorus, delay, and tuner functionalities. The build quality is sturdy, and I've been using it in the studio and during gigs. As the singer and guitarist in my band, I wanted something compact and easy to use. I gave it a 3-star rating for quality due to the plastic/rubber knobs, which feel a bit cheap and prone to damage. However, so far, it has held up well during a year on the road. Highly recommended.

Bit dissapointed

Overall its not a bad tool to have, but its not everything that it promises to do. The Delay and Chorus are really nice, would 100% use them. However the Drive is barely passable. I would only use it as a very last resort, since it is hard to get a good sound out of it when connected to a tube amp. Also, if you dreamed of using this multieffect as your silent practice amp, then forget about it. There is no preamp, so the headphone output sounds super dry, like a bass boosted lawn-mover.

Great deal if guitar is your hobby

Very light and compact, seems very well built, great for the price but the sound is far from being amazing.

I would recommend it for playing at home but definitely not for a gig if you are a pro.

Also the tuner is not super responsive

First pedal

I have Mustang LT25 and I bought looper pedal in order to practice scales and some beginner improvisations over chords. But, since you can’t change the tone on the Mustang amp without affecting the looper, i bought this Valeton mini effect pedal, putted in front of the looper, set the clean tone on the amp, and I can add different tones to my improvisations. Its great.

It has OD, chorus and delay and for someone like me who play and practice only at home, this is great addition.

Also, its very easy to use and I have started getting into pedals. I am not sure if this is smart decision :), but at least I am happy :)

I am now looking for some tube amp that can be used at home

This pedal is everything you'll ever need for electric guitar!!!!

Okay, I'll be honest with you. It's hard to find distortion pedal that suits your needs, but Valeton did amazing job with this fantastic multi-pedal. I have BOSS DS-1 and Valeton Dapper Mini has abnormally better distortion than big BOSS. I really admire the switch between overdrive and distortion. When you need it, you just flick it! Personally, I'd rather have separated footswitch for OD and DS, but if you're OK with flicking with finger then this is right for you. Chorus is very good, but far from perfect and that doesn't bother me. Delay is some sort of digital type and it does the job amazingly, especially manual mode for time value. The tuner is ok, you can't expect something so good from that because it's just a bonus. All in all, amazing pedal strip, I recommend it to all guitarists there, you won't be disappointed. I'll have it on my pedalboard till I die!

It's a bargain

Will be buying a second one soon. Well built. It sounds how you tweak it. Easy to get usable sounds. It's tiny.

Good for the price.

Happy with it overall. Works well. Sound is ok and it's good value.

Tuner can be a little unresponsive at times but it's grand overall.

The essentials in a compact package

Great value, all the essentials delay/chorus/drive/tuner all in one tiny package. Well thought out, bright led indicators, small footprint and adequate control for all functions. If I was to add one more item it would be a minimal preamp control for tone & gain, but at the price this packs all the essentials. I fitted strong magnets on the base of mine for easy attachment to the amp handle metal parts, OK that's no use for feet but as a hand control it simplifies a mobile/busking style package. I would certainly buy it again if lost or damaged.