FRACTAL AUDIO SYSTEMS VP4 for BASS

"VP4 for BASS" is a special edition of VP4 that comes pre-installed with bass presets supervised by bassist Teppei Kawasaki!

This bundled product for bassists allows bassists to experience the full potential of the VP4 by pre-installing the "VP4 for BASS TonePack," which consists of 24 bass presets (96 sound scenes) including Kawasaki's own presets, sounds based on actual classic bass preamps, sounds inspired by legendary bassists of the past, and synth bass sounds heard on classic albums.


Fractal Audio Systems' Advanced Virtual Pedalboard Processor "VP4"

This compact multi-effects unit is user-friendly and inspired by the legends of effects pedals. Its sound quality is based on the Axe-Fx III, the pinnacle of modeling systems, and includes hundreds of classic stompbox and studio effect models, including Drive, Delay, Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Pitch, Plex, EQ, Compressor, Wah, Tremolo, and more.

The VP4 combines ease of use with exceptional performance, providing musicians with a high-quality, versatile effects toolkit. With a pristine signal path and a compact, rugged design designed for the rigors of touring, the VP4 delivers world-class multi-FX processing to take your sound to the next level.

The VP4 also works great with acoustic guitars, basses, keyboards, and other instruments.

■FEATURES
Uncompromising Sound Quality: Inheriting the signature Fractal Audio Systems sound, the VP4 delivers pristine sound quality, making it suitable for use on the world's finest stages and studios.

4 Footswitches: The classic-style VP4 ON/OFF switch is easily and intuitively operated like four traditional effects pedals, while the factory "Gig Mode" switching system puts Preset, Scene, Effect, Channel, Tuner, and Tap Tempo right at your foot.

104 Presets: Each preset functions as a complete pedalboard with four effects. In other words, imagine that one VP4 functions as 104 pedalboards with four pedals each. In addition, each Preset has its own independent Noise Gate, Master EQ/Level, etc.

Expression Pedal Compatibility: Connect up to two expression pedals or switches to control parameters in real time.
* Fractal Audio Systems EV-1 and EV-2 are recommended.

Accurate Tuner: The VP4 features a dedicated large-display tuner mode and a convenient always-on "mini tuner," both of which feature the same advanced pitch detector found in the Axe-Fx III.

Flexible, high-quality connectivity: Ultra-low noise, unity-gain analog interface (mono/stereo compatible) supports 4CM mode for pre- and post-amp effects, plus buffered analog bypass, SPDIF digital I/O, MIDI I/O, and USB audio.

Beyond the Basics: For those looking to go beyond the basic pedalboard, the VP4 is highly customizable using familiar features from Fractal Audio Systems devices, including Scene, Channel, and Modifier.

VP4-Edit: As with all Fractal Audio Systems products, VP4 comes with a free companion editor and librarian called VP4-Edit.

Upgradeable Firmware: Like all Fractal Audio Systems products, the VP4 features upgradeable firmware.

■Preset Overview
No. Preset Name/Scene 1 / Scene 2 / Scene 3 / Scene 4

A-1: [TK Main] / S1: Clean / S2: Chorus / S3: Octave / S4: Filter
This is Teppei Kawasaki's main preset.

A-2:?[TK OverDrive] / S1: Clean / S2: Drive / S3: Solo Fx / S4: Solo Dry
This is a preset for drive sounds by Teppei Kawasaki.

A-3:?[TK Distortion] / S1: Clean / S2: Drive / S3: Solo Fx / S4: Solo Dry
This is a distortion sound preset by Teppei Kawasaki.

A-4:?[TK Fretless] / S1: Clean / S2: Dimension / S3: Reverb / S4: Solo
This is a preset for fretless bass by Teppei Kawasaki.

B-1:?[BC Funk] / S1: BC Envelope-Filter / S2: BC Envelope-Filter Octave / S3: BC Envelope-Filter Chorus / S4: BC Octave Drive
This preset recreates the sound of a bassist who represents funk music.

B-2:?[LG Funk] / S1: LG Envelope-Filter / S2: LG Envelope-Filter Octave / S3: LG Fuzz / S4: LG Fuzz & Flanger
This preset recreates the sound of a bassist who pioneered the slap technique.

B-3:?[MM R&B] / S1: MM Comp / S2: MM DTR Drive / S3: MM TL Filter / S4: MM EQ
This preset recreates the sound of a bassist active in a wide range of genres, including jazz and fusion.

B-4:?[FL Rock] / S1: FL Comp / S2: FL Envelope-Filter / S3: FL Fuzz / S4: FL EQ
This reproduces the sound of a bassist from a famous rock band, featuring a funky and aggressive sound.

C-1:?[Legend Bassist Tribute 1] / S1: PP Octave / S2: PP Chorus / S3: JP Chorus / S4: JJ EQ
This preset pays tribute to legendary bassists who are masters of the P bass and fretless bass.

C-2:?[Legend Bassist Tribute 2] / S1: BS Drive / S2: TMS M Zone / S3: KN Drive / S4: JE Drive
This tribute preset recreates the drive sounds of legendary rock bassists.

C-3:?[Bass Driver Preamp] / S1: Deep / S2: Flat / S3: Drive / S4: Mix
Recreates the iconic tone of one of the most famous bass preamp pedals.

C-4:?[Classic 21 Preamp] / S1: Crunch / S2: Natural / S3: Drive / S4: Solo
This is a reproduction of a classic amp simulator pedal, offering everything from clean tones to hard drive sounds.

D-1:?[Eighty Bass Preamp] / S1: 3 Band EQ / S2: Color SW / S3: Drive / S4: Natural
It reproduces clean and drive sounds based on the classic bass preamp pedal.

D-2:?[Onboard Bass Preamp] / S1: NYC 1 / S2: NYC 2 / S3: M-Man 1 / S4: M-Man 2
It reproduces the tone of the onboard preamp found in typical active basses.

D-3:?[Bass Drive/Pre 1] / S1: TS / S2: DG / S3: BB Pre / S4: Super OD
Kawasaki has tuned the classic drive/preamp effects to make them easier to use.

D-4:?[Bass Drive/Pre 2] / S1: Tube Drive / S2: Big Fuzz / S3: Esoteric Bass RCB / S4: Rat Distortion
Kawasaki has tuned the classic drive/preamp effects to make them easier to use.

E-1:?[Bass Compressor] / S1: Natural Comp / S2: Slap Comp / S3: MM Comp / S4: Pick Comp
There are four types of compressor effects available, allowing you to choose the one that best suits your playing style.

E-2:?[Bass Filter] / S1: Envelope-Filter 1 / S2: Envelope-Filter 2 / S3: Touch-Wah / S4: Auto-Wah
This filter effect has been adjusted to not impair the fatness of the lows. Ideal for funky bass playing.

E-3:?[Bass Chorus/Tremolo/Reverb] / S1: Analog Chorus / S2: Dimension / S3: Tremolo / S4: Reverb
This preset combines chorus, tremolo, and reverb to create a spacious sound. Recommended for solo bass and chords.

E-4:?[Bass Pitch Shifter] / S1: Octave / S2: Pitch Shift / S3: Pitch Shift Drive / S4: Pitch Shift Drive Boost
It produces a flashy sound by combining drive with an octave down, an octave up, and even pitch shift.

F-1:?[Bass Flanger/Phaser] / S1: AJ Flanger / S2: CS Flanger / S3: Phaser / S4: Deep Phaser
This is a flanger and phaser effect that has been adjusted to be easy to use with bass.

F-2:?[Bass Synth 1] / S1: Synth / S2: Synth & Delay / S3: Synth & Filter / S4: Synth & Drive
Creates a projectile-like synth sound.

F-3:?[Bass Synth 2] / S1: Bro. To Bro. / S2: BL Wind / S3: Sine / S4: Triangle
It produces synth bass sounds like those heard on classic albums, as well as crackling, fuzzy synth bass sounds.

F-4:?[Bass Whammy] / S1: 1 Oct UP DOWN / S2: 5th / S3: 1 Oct UP / S4: 2 Oct UP
Parallel effect blocks allow you to simultaneously play different pitch-shifted sounds, and you can control the pitch shift using an expression pedal.

* Factory presets are installed on G-1 through Z-4.


Overall dimensions: 254.0mm (W) x 66.0mm (H) x 160.3mm (D)
Weight: 1.56kg
Power supply: 9VDC/1.3A
Power terminal: Inner diameter 2.1mm (center negative)