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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.
- More storage than the VLP-200 — about 12 hours across 99 projects, up to 6 minutes of stereo recording per project.
VLP-400 vs VLP-200
The VLP-400 here is the larger 4-switch model with 32-bit recording, more 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, with red, green, blue, yellow and purple status LEDs (purple shows an active effect).
- ASSIGNABLE footswitch: press to trigger the selected loop effect, long-press for STACK overdub, double-tap to start/stop loops and drums together.
- ASSIGN knobs select which of the 7 loop effects the footswitch triggers.
- SERIAL and FREE playback modes; intelligent overdub with length-multiple doubling.
- CTRL jack for external footswitches with customizable functions.
Drum machine
- 100 built-in patterns (rock, pop, jazz, electronic, metal and more), including a metronome.
- AUTO mode follows the tempo of your recorded loop; SYNC mode locks loops to the drum tempo.
Connections & Power
- Combo XLR/TS input (L/MIC) for instrument or dynamic mic, plus 1/4in TS input (R).
- 2 x 1/4in TS outputs for mono or stereo rigs; 1/8in (3.5 mm) headphone output.
- 5-pin MIDI IN/OUT with master clock when no MIDI IN is present.
- USB 2.0 Type-C for project management, audio import/export and firmware updates (Windows and macOS).
- 9V DC, 500 mA.
| Model | Valeton VLP-400 |
|---|---|
| Type | Dual-track stereo looper / multi-track sampler pedal with drum machine and assignable loop effects |
| Footswitches | 4 (LOOP 1, LOOP 2, DRUM, ASSIGNABLE); CTRL jack for external footswitches |
| Audio | 32-bit / 48 kHz; WAV 32-bit float; drum samples 24-bit / 48 kHz |
| Storage | 99 projects, up to 6 min stereo per project, about 12 hours total |
| Loop effects | 7: Octave, Reverse, Freeze, Half, Fade, Once, Solo; plus STACK overdub |
| Drum machine | 100 patterns incl. metronome; AUTO and SYNC modes |
| Inputs | Combo XLR/TS (L/MIC) + 1/4in TS (R) |
| Outputs | 2 x 1/4in TS; 1/8in headphone out |
| MIDI | 5-pin MIDI IN/OUT, master clock when no MIDI IN |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C (Windows / macOS) |
| Power | 9V DC, 500 mA |
| Housing | Metal |
FAQ
What assignable loop effects does the VLP-400 have? Seven: Octave, Reverse, Freeze, Half, Fade, Once and Solo, plus a STACK overdub function on a long press of the ASSIGNABLE footswitch.
How much can I record? Up to 6 minutes of stereo audio 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 takes an instrument or a dynamic mic.
How many drum rhythms does it have? 100 built-in patterns, including a metronome, with AUTO and SYNC modes.
What power does it need? 9V DC at 500 mA.
Can I sync it with other MIDI gear? Yes, via 5-pin MIDI IN/OUT. With no MIDI IN signal present, it acts as the master clock and sends its BPM.
What's the difference from the VLP-200? The VLP-400 has 4 footswitches, 32-bit recording, more storage, assignable loop effects, a combo XLR input and 5-pin MIDI; the VLP-200 is the smaller 2-switch, 24-bit unit with 1/8in TRS MIDI.