VALETON / VLP-400

The Valeton VLP-400 is a powerful dual looper with two independent loops. It also supports microphone input via a combo XLR/TS jack, allowing you to record instruments and vocals. With 99 project storage spaces and a total recording capacity of 12 hours, it's sure to expand your musical ideas endlessly.

The independent dual loopers deliver powerful and limitless musical ideas. The VLP-400's footswitch independently controls recording and playback for LOOP 1 and LOOP 2. The built-in collaboration mode (SERIAL/FREE) allows you to play and switch between the two loops in parallel, giving you unparalleled control over your performance.

■Modes
- SERIAL Mode
In SERIAL mode, if both LOOP 1 and LOOP 2 contain sound sources, you can seamlessly switch between them using the footswitch. This allows you to easily move between different sections of a song and provides greater control over the song's structure. If you record a new track into LOOP 2 while LOOP 1 is playing, recording will automatically begin after LOOP 1 playback ends. Reactivating LOOP 1 while recording will pause LOOP 2 recording and immediately resume LOOP 1 playback.
- FREE Mode
In FREE mode, LOOP 1 and LOOP 2 operate completely independently and do not affect each other's recording time. It's like using two completely independent loopers.

The VLP-400 supports intelligent overdubs, allowing you to record multiple times over an existing track. Each overdub can be recorded as an integral multiple of the current loop length. If the overdub length is not an integral multiple, the footswitch light will flash blue and recording will automatically stop when the length reaches an integral multiple. For those who prefer the traditional overdub method, you can access the ""STACK"" function by holding down the ""ASSIGNABLE"" footswitch.

Compared to the VLP-200, the VLP-400 adds an ASSIGN knob and ASSIGNABLE footswitch for more versatile sound control. Simply twist the knob to apply seven effects to your loop: OCTAVE, REVERSE, FREEZE, HALF, FADE, ONCE, and SOLO. The footswitch light will illuminate purple when an effect is active. Double-tapping the ASSIGNABLE footswitch starts and stops the loop and drum machine simultaneously, allowing for more dynamic control.

■Features
- High-quality 32-bit/48 kHz recording and playback
- Dual-channel input/output (mono and stereo)
- Supports instrument and microphone input via combo XLR/TS jack
- Synchronization with external devices possible (MIDI IN/OUT)
- Independent footswitch control for LOOP 1 and LOOP 2
- Assignable footswitch for seven effects (Octave, Reverse, Freeze, Half, Fade, Once, Solo)
- Dual playback modes: SERIAL and FREE
- Doubled overdubbing time and traditional ""STACK"" overdubbing
- Simultaneous control of LOOP and drum machine playback
- Auto and sync drum machine modes with 100 built-in patterns
- 99 project storage space (12 hours of recording total)
- Built-in metronome and 100 drum machine patterns
- USB interface for project management and firmware updates
- Durable metal casing

Specifications
- Audio Quality: 32-bit, 48kHz
- Project Storage: 99 projects, up to 12 hours
- Recording Format: WAV (32-bit float, 48kHz)
- Drum Machine Patterns: 100 patterns, including metronome
- MIDI: 5-pin IN/OUT
- Input: Combo (XLR/TS) and standard TS (1/4"")
- Output: Dual 6.35mm TS, 3.5mm headphone output
- USB Interface: USB 2.0 Type-C
Power supply: DC 9V, 500mA

Firmware and software can be downloaded from the manufacturer's website.
https://hotmusic.jp/products/valeton-vlp-400?_pos=2&_sid=82b7a1572&_ss=r