The Valeton GP-5 is a palm-sized single-footswitch multi-effects pedal with 100+ effects, SnapTone neural amp modeling, Bluetooth 5.0 and a USB-C audio interface.
Power: DC 9V center negative (100 mA) or USB 5V (190 mA); no battery, power adapter not included. In the box: GP-5 pedal only. Color: Dark Grey. Enclosure: 90 x 35 x 35 mm, excluding knobs and footswitch. Weight: 200 g (pedal); 250 g in retail packaging. SKU: 888506830105. GTIN: 888506830105. ASIN: B0FFY8Q386. Warranty: 1-year manufacturer's limited warranty from the date of original purchase, subject to applicable warranty terms.
Description
Need full multi-effects tone in the smallest possible footprint? The GP-5 packs 100+ effects, SnapTone neural amp captures and Bluetooth 5.0 into a palm-sized single-footswitch stompbox with a metal chassis that still doubles as a USB-C audio interface.
Why guitarists choose the GP-5
SnapTone NAM support (50 preloaded, 80 max) brings neural amp captures converted from Neural Amp Modeler files to a pedal small enough for the tightest pedalboard corner.
Up to 9 effect blocks per patch in stereo, with a movable order for some modules, plus 20 slots for third-party cabinet IRs.
Two bypass modes — analog and digital — so you can pick how the pedal behaves when switched off.
Bluetooth 5.0 dual-mode (BLE and audio) streams audio for practice and lets the companion app edit patches and drum patterns without extra cables.
A 2-in/2-out USB-C audio interface means the same tiny pedal that gigs also records direct into a DAW.
GP-5 or GP-50?
The GP-50 is the larger dual-footswitch model: it adds a second footswitch, a built-in rechargeable battery, a looper, 1/8" TRS MIDI IN/THRU, an EXP/FS jack, separate stereo and headphone outputs and a bigger 1.77" screen. The GP-5 keeps the same core sound engine in a smaller single-footswitch box.
Controls and footswitch
0.96-inch color LCD display for patch and parameter browsing.
Volume knob and PARA knob for navigation and editing.
Single footswitch with LED ring, 4 modes: Patch, Songlist, Stomp CTL, Tuner (Bypass).
Built-in chromatic tuner; 100 drum patterns through the mobile app.
Connections & Power
Input: 1/4" unbalanced TS, 1 MΩ.
Output: 1/4" stereo TRS (unbalanced, 100 Ω), also used as the headphone output.
USB 2.0 Type-C: 2-in/2-out audio for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android; MIDI over USB (no 5-pin or TRS MIDI jacks).
Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless audio playback and app editing (iOS/Android); Windows/Mac software for file management and firmware updates.
Power: 9V DC center-negative (5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel) at 100 mA, or USB 5V at 190 mA. No battery. Power adapter not included.
No expression pedal jack and no built-in expression pedal.
Model
Valeton GP-5
Type
Mini stompbox multi-effects processor / SnapTone (NAM) and IR loader
Effects
100+, up to 9 blocks at once, stereo processing
SnapTone
50 preloaded, up to 80
IR slots
20 third-party IRs
Patches
100 (50 factory / 50 user)
Footswitch
1, LED ring, 4 modes
Bypass
Analog or digital, selectable
Input
1/4" TS, 1 MΩ
Output
1/4" TRS stereo / headphones, 100 Ω
USB
USB 2.0 Type-C, 2-in/2-out audio, USB MIDI
Bluetooth
5.0 dual-mode (BLE + audio)
Audio
24-bit A/D/A, 44.1 kHz, SNR 100 dB
Power
9V DC center-negative, 100 mA; or USB 5V, 190 mA
Enclosure (L x W x H)
90 x 35 x 35 mm (3.5 x 1.4 x 1.4 in), excluding knobs and footswitch
Weight
200 g (7.1 oz), pedal only
Retail package
100 x 60 x 60 mm, 250 g (8.8 oz)
In the box
GP-5 pedal only (power adapter not included)
Color
Dark Grey
Warranty
1-year manufacturer's limited warranty from the date of original purchase, subject to applicable warranty terms.
Chassis
Metal
FAQ
Does the GP-5 have an expression pedal jack? No, there is no built-in expression pedal and no EXP/FS jack on the GP-5.
Can I power it from USB? Yes, USB 5V at 190 mA, or a standard 9V DC center-negative adapter rated for at least 100 mA. It has no battery, and an adapter is not included.
What's SnapTone? Valeton's neural amp capture format; the GP-5 loads NAM files converted for the pedal, ships with 50 preloaded captures and holds up to 80.
Does it have MIDI? There are no MIDI jacks; MIDI works over the USB-C connection. For TRS MIDI IN/THRU, look at the GP-50.
Can I use headphones? Yes. The 1/4" stereo TRS output doubles as the headphone output.
Does it have a looper? No. The looper is on the GP-50.
How is the GP-5 different from the GP-50? GP-50 adds a second footswitch, a built-in battery, a looper, TRS MIDI, an EXP/FS jack and a larger screen; the GP-5 is the smaller single-footswitch unit.
Video Review: Valeton GP-5 Mini Multi-Effects Pedal, SnapTone NAM & IR Loader, Bluetooth, USB Audio
This device does everything! The Bluetooth connection + headphones let's you practice anywhere.
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Michel Brazeau
Doesn't want to co-operate with my cell phone
When the unit arrived, I was excited because I'm supposed to be able to connect to it with my cell phone. Following is an excerpt of an email I sent to Pedalzoo in Barrie about my concerns:
"I've been having trouble with this unit.
It usually won't connect with the Valeton app on my Motorola android phone. When it does connect, it works intermittently. But when it does work, it's great.
Is it possible to return it for a replacement? Of course, I'll pay for all the shipping costs both ways. Also, I still have the manual and other paperwork that came with it in its original box and the original shipping box. I always do that in case something doesn't work.
Or, if possible, could I have it replaced with a GP-50? The bigger size might help if I continue to have app connectivity issues. Of course, I'll pay the difference in cost."
I got no response and, every time I try to phone via the [****] number all I get is an automatic hanging up of the connection.
I'm still willing to go through with my email's request but, I'm not sure I'll get a response to this review.
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Todd Lee
Great Little Pedal
I bought two of these to back up my pedal boards / amps in an emergency. With a bit of fiddling you can get a decent variety of tones out of this thing. I got the M-Vave Chocolate Plus MIDI Controller as well which makes the GP-5 much more usable particularly for a live situation. The amp models are all a bit on the dark side but that can be fixed by fiddling with the internal EQ. You get a lot of bang for your buck with this little pedal.
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Michael Pesin
recommended!
Very much like the price and the service. Thanks.
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Camilo Garcia
Great for the price
It has a lot of different effects, it is really good as a practice or backup multieffects.
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