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Description
Want a flagship looper with real per-loop effects and a dedicated drum switch? The VLP-400 gives you two full-featured loopers, 32-bit recording, seven assignable loop effects and a fourth footswitch dedicated to the drum machine.
Why looping guitarists and bassists choose the VLP-400
- 4 dedicated footswitches (LOOP 1, LOOP 2, DRUM, ASSIGNABLE) mean less multi-tapping and clearer live control than a 2-switch looper.
- 32-bit / 48kHz recording with WAV 32-bit float export gives you studio-grade quality straight off the pedal.
- 7 assignable loop effects (Octave, Reverse, Freeze, Half, Fade, Once, Solo) plus STACK overdub open up creative loop manipulation the VLP-200 doesn't have.
- 5-pin MIDI IN/OUT with master clock (when no MIDI IN is present) lets it drive or follow other gear's tempo.
- Roughly double the storage time of the VLP-200 — about 12 hours across 99 projects, up to 6 minutes per project.
VLP-400 vs VLP-200
The VLP-400 here is the larger 4-switch flagship with 32-bit recording, double the storage time, assignable loop effects, a dedicated drum footswitch, combo XLR input and 5-pin MIDI. The VLP-200 keeps the same dual-looper concept in a smaller two-switch, 24-bit unit with 1/8in TRS MIDI.
Controls and footswitches
- 4 footswitches: LOOP 1, LOOP 2, DRUM, ASSIGNABLE.
- 32-bit / 48kHz recording, WAV 32-bit float.
- 7 assignable loop effects: Octave, Reverse, Freeze, Half, Fade, Once, Solo, plus STACK overdub.
Power and compatibility
Combo XLR/TS input (L/MIC) plus 1/4in TS (R); 5-pin MIDI IN/OUT with master clock when no MIDI IN is present.
Technical specifications
| Model | Valeton VLP-400 |
| Product class | Dual-track looper / multi-track sampler pedal with drum machine and assignable loop FX, 4 footswitches |
| Audio | 32-bit / 48 kHz, WAV 32-bit float |
| Storage | 99 projects, up to 6 minutes per project, ~12 hours total |
| Loop FX | 7 assignable: Octave, Reverse, Freeze, Half, Fade, Once, Solo, plus STACK overdub |
| Drum modes | AUTO and SYNC modes, dedicated drum footswitch |
| Drum rhythms | 130 per the official manuals; 100 per both official product pages (unresolved discrepancy) |
| MIDI | 5-pin MIDI IN/OUT, master clock when no MIDI IN |
| Inputs | Combo XLR/TS (L/MIC) + 1/4in TS (R) |
| Dimensions | 25.3 x 16.53 x 5.8 cm |
| Weight | 1295 g |
| Warranty | 1 year from date of original purchase; services in certain markets follow the local distributor policy |
| SKU / GTIN | 888506890024 / 888506890024 |
| ASIN | B0DTZW2VN3 |
| Manual | https://www.valeton.net/download/287/vlp-400/19689/vlp-400_online-manual_en_firmware-v1-1-0-pdf.pdf |
FAQ
What assignable loop effects does the VLP-400 have? Seven: Octave, Reverse, Freeze, Half, Fade, Once and Solo, plus a STACK overdub function.
How much can I record? Up to 6 minutes per project with roughly 12 hours of total storage across 99 projects.
Does it accept a microphone? Yes, the combo XLR/TS input on the L channel doubles as a MIC input.
How many drum rhythms does it have? Valeton's official manuals list 130 rhythms, while both official product pages say 100 — we report both figures since the sources disagree.
What's the difference from the VLP-200? The VLP-400 has 4 footswitches, 32-bit recording, double the storage, assignable loop effects and 5-pin MIDI; the VLP-200 is the smaller 2-switch, 24-bit unit with 1/8in TRS MIDI.
Can I sync it with other MIDI gear? Yes, via 5-pin MIDI IN/OUT, with a master clock function when no MIDI IN signal is present.