The Valeton GP-150 and GP-180 pack a lot into a small footprint. Tom Butwin breaks down what these compact processors share and where they part ways. Both offer 24-bit/48kHz audio, 200 effects, 100 NAM profiles, built-in battery life up to 6 hours, and Bluetooth streaming, along with essential multi-effects features like a looper, tuner, drum machine, and metronome. The GP-150 adds an expression pedal, making it a strong candidate for an all-in-one fly rig. The GP-180 swaps that for a third footswitch and dedicated effect buttons, a better fit for players who want tactile control or need to slot it into an existing pedalboard.
Valeton has announced the release of the new GP-150 and GP-180 multi-effects processors, a pair of highly flexible and powerful tone-shaping tools designed for a broad range of musicians.
The GP-150 and GP-180 both feature next-level modeling and offer a wide selection of classic and modern amp models, cabinets, and studio-grade effects.
GP-150’s control set includes two footswitches with an expression pedal, with modern features. It includes a dedicated power switch and a built-in 3000 mAh battery that provides over six hours of runtime (screen brightness level II), with charging supported through Type C or DC port. The GP-180’s control set includes three footswitches.
The new duo offers increased creative and tone-shaping control, with companion software for handling parameter editing, file management, firmware updates and other operations. And the GP-150 and GP-180 also work as a 6-in / 4-out audio interface. They connect through Bluetooth and pair with Valeton’s advanced app for tone editing, wireless playback, patch management, and updates.
Both units are stage-ready, with intuitive control sets: their rugged chassis, bright displays, and responsive footswitches make them a reliable choice for live performances.
Musicians can choose between two great solutions for different musical environments. Whether you prefer smooth, all-in-one operation or the open possibilities of a modular setup, GP-150 and GP-180 deliver premium performance without compromise.
The Valeton GP-150 carries a suggested retail price of $169.99 USD. The Valeton GP-180 carries a suggested retail price of $179.99 USD. For more information visit valeton.net.
MusicPro ’26, a conference collecting music industry sponsors and over 50 speakers, begins this Friday at Musicians Institute in Hollywood and continues through the weekend, providing artists and those who support them with information, interaction and inspiration. And, after posting 30+ conference sessions, receptions and special events to musicpro26.com, an array of special events-within-the-event have been announced, including:
The MusicPro Networking Reception
BMI’s “Speed Dating for Songwriters”
The MusicPro Insurance Showcase and Pandora AMP After-Party
The Music Matters Challenges
The event has previously announced sessions with Neil Giraldo (Giraldo-Benatar), RIAA CEO Mitch Glazier, former Jonas Entertainment CEO Phil Guerini, American Idol’s Peter Cohen, The Voice’s Dory Lobel, Gregg Bissonette, and many others.
Hosted by Give A Note Foundation – the 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to nurturing, growing, and strengthening music education opportunities – and with premier sponsors MusicPro Insurance and Pandora AMP, MusicPro ‘26 features panels, workshops, live interviews, keynotes and more about achieving success in today’s music industry. The conference will also give artists the opportunity to network with fellow musicians and industry leaders. The full list of sessions, speakers, and sponsors can be found here. To register for MusicPro ’26, go to musicpro26.com. MusicPro ‘26 is produced by Westchester Media.
Cory Wong sits down with the legendary bassist Oteil Burbridge (Allman Brothers Band, Dead & Company, Tedeschi Trucks Band) for a deep dive into musical philosophy, Col. Bruce, and more.
Burbridge has been driven by a simple, radical lesson he learned from Col. Bruce Hampton: Intention comes first, the instrument is last. He tells Cory how he learned to channel his entire life—including the “mirror of embarrassment”—into his playing to develop a singular voice—scat singing and all.
Burbridge also breaks down how he maintains deep groove while adding melodic freedom, and the power a bassist has to drive a soloist to “40,000 feet.” Plus, you’ll hear behind-the-scenes stories from the Allman Brothers Band, advice on dealing with creative pushback, and details on his upcoming album recorded in Iceland.
Genzler® Amplification has introduced the next generation of the company’s 800-watt professional, tour-class bass guitar amplifier: the new Magellan® 800+.
Carrying forward the legacy of night-after-night reliability, the new Magellan® 800+ delivers higher performance and several new features – including improved preamp circuitry, an expanded EQ network, and same rugged chassis and stringent design for which Genzler is well known.
The Magellan® 800+ delivers the most powerful, feature-laden, compact bass amplifier available in its class. This new model offers improved dynamic response and feel; along with superior low-noise thresholds and increased dynamic headroom.
The MG-800+® is a solid-state, all analog design and provides a simple, musical interface, and the tonal palette needed to cover all of the bassist’s amplifier requirements; from natural, pristine, transparent reproduction of the bass instrument to classic, vintage harmonic textures with “weighted feel to the notes”. This is packaged within the classic Magellan styling and all-aluminum chassis, weighing only 6.25 lbs.
The Magellan® 800+ is equipped with an expanded list of features:
Updated input circuitry for increased dynamics
All-new foot switchable Drive circuitry delivering a wide range of tube-like harmonics
New HPF (High Pass Filter) multi-slope, frequency dependent and adjustable between 25-120Hz
Genzler’s unique Dual Contour Circuit – now foot switchable and separately adjustable
New 4 Band Active EQ with two Sweepable midrange frequencies
New high-grade op-amps for lower noise threshold and higher dynamic headroom, throughout the preamp
Optional dual function footswitch for Drive and Contour functions
Light weight @ 6.25 Lbs
The Magellan® 800+ design is a dramatic departure from Genzler® Amplification’s current lineup of popular bass heads, the Kinetix® 800 and Magellan® 350. All Genzler bass heads are an ideal match to their line of speaker enclosures, like the Bass Array® Series 2, Nu Classic® and new Magellan® ULV series of bass cabinets.
The Magellan® 800+ amp carries a street price of $1,199.99. For more information visit www.genzleramplification.com.
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