※ In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or the content of products (including but not limited to appearances, packaging design, manual
content, accessories, size, parameters and display screen), are subject to change without prior notice. Please check with local supplier for exact offers. Specifications
and features (including but not limited to appearances, colors and size) may vary by model owing to environmental factors, and all images are illustrative.
Page 1
User Manual For Firmware V1.0.1 ※ In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or the content of products (including but not limited to appearances, packaging design, manual content, accessories, size, parameters and display screen), are subject to change without prior notice. Please check with local supplier for exact offers. Specifications and features (including but not limited to appearances, colors and size) may vary by model owing to environmental factors, and all images are illustrative.
Welcome Welcome Thank you for purchasing a VALETON product. We know it might be tedious but please read this manual carefully to get the most out of your VLP-400. Please keep this manual for future reference. Attention Handling • Do not get the unit wet. If liquid is spilled on the unit, shut it off immediately.
Page 4
• Prepare information including the model name, serial number, specific symptoms related to the malfunction, your name, address and telephone number and contact the store where you bought the unit, or contact VALETON support(service@valeton.net) Thank you for choosing a VALETON product!
Overview Overview The VLP-400, Valeton's latest multi-functional looping device, builds upon the capabilities of the VLP-200. It features two fully functional loops, a built-in drum machine, and an additional footswitch for enhanced drum machine control and expanded loop effects. With the dual-loop collaboration mode, you can easily operate two loops in parallel or switch seamlessly between song sections.
Panel Introduction Panel Introduction 1. [LEVEL] LOOP 1, LOOP 2, DRUM Controls the playback volume of LOOP 1, LOOP 2 and drum. 2. [SERIAL/FREE] Toggle switch Used to select the coordination mode of LOOP 1 and LOOP 2: • SERIAL: LOOP 1 and LOOP 2 play alternately. •...
Page 7
Panel Introduction • SYNC: The drum machine will play according to the currently set BPM(with SYNC function). 7. [ASSIGN] Knob Used to select the function enabled by the “ASSIGNABLE” footswitch: • OCTAVE: Make the track have a lower octave effect •...
Page 8
Panel Introduction pressing can play and stop two LOOPs at the same time. Long press can select any LOOP for "STACK" overdub recording. 12. INPUT (L/R) Jack • L/MIC: Use XLR/TS mono jack to connect guitar, bass, dynamic microphone or pedals. •...
Page 9
Panel Introduction 16. USB Jack By connecting to a Mac or PC through the USB 2.0 Type-C port, import and export projects and update firmware with supporting software. 17. DC 9V Jack Power Requirements: DC 9V,500mA, center negative 18. PHONES 1/8"...
Basic Tutorial for LOOP 1 and 2 Basic Tutorial for LOOP 1 and 2 LOOP footswitch indicator color Empty LOOP does not light up • The red light is always on when the bottom track is recording • The green light is always on when playing •...
Basic Tutorial for LOOP 1 and 2 Record, Play, Overdub and Delete Press Press Press Press Recording Play Overdub Play bottom track Press Twice Hold Stop Delete Loop Press Play “Bottom track”: The first recorded track of a blank LOOP. “Overdub”: Overlay the second and subsequent recordings on top of the bottom track “Stop”: Press twice to stop the LOOP only active when the LOOP is playing.
Basic Tutorial for LOOP 1 and 2 Recording length tips The length of each overdub track of LOOP 1 or 2 can be controlled as an integer multiple of the length of its own bottom track. If the current LOOP contains a recording, the overdub duration can be set to an integer multiple of the current loop track length.
Basic Tutorial for LOOP 1 and 2 Example 2: Press the footswitch before the third loop playback ends to overdub 1, with a duration of three times the current loop length. Then, press the footswitch before the second loop playback ends to overdub 2, with a duration of two times the current loop length.
Page 14
Basic Tutorial for LOOP 1 and 2 SERIAL mode (LOOP 1, 2 is empty) Press Press Press LOOP 1 Recording Play Stop Play bottom track LOOP 2 Empty track Recording Waiting Stop bottom track Auto Press “SERIAL” Mode: When LOOP 1 and LOOP 2 are empty tracks, start by recording a bottom track on LOOP 1 and play it back.
Drum and Sync Drum and Sync VLP-400 has built-in 100 new rhythm patterns, composed of 24bit, 48kHz high sampling rate drum samples. Drum Machine Press the DRUM footswitch to turn the drum machine on or off . Press and hold DRUM to enter Tap Tempo mode to adjust the speed of the rhythm.
ASSIGNABLE footswitch ASSIGNABLE footswitch ASSIGN function in SERIAL mode Use the ASSIGN knob to assign the ASSIGNABLE switch the function you need: • OCTAVE: After pressing the ASSIGNABLE footswitch, the current track will immediately produce an octave lower effect, and the original speed of the recording will not be changed.
ASSIGNABLE footswitch ASSIGN function in FREE mode • OCTAVE: After pressing on the ASSIGNABLE footswitch, it enters the standby mode, and the led flashes purple. At this time, LOOP 1 and LOOP 2 enter the alternate state (the led light is dimmed and playback is maintained). Press one of the LOOP switch to decide which LOOP track is going to act OCTAVE effect.
ASSIGNABLE footswitch time, the current effect will be automatically turned off Switching effect will automatically stop overdubbing It will not be possible to overdub the effective LOOP in FREEZE function. ASSIGNABLE other functions • PLAY/STOP ALL: Double-press can make LOOP 1, LOOP 2 and drum stop or start playing at the same time.
Recording Project and Storage Recording Project and Storage In VLP-400, there are up to 99 project storage spaces, and each space can store a single LOOP stereo recording file of up to 6 minutes, and a maximum of 11 hours of stereo recording files.
External footswitch (CTRL1, 2) function External footswitch (CTRL1, 2) function Press and hold the MEMORY knob to enter the function assignment option of the external footswitch, select the CTRL 1 pedal function by rotating the knob, press to confirm and enter the CTRL 2 function selection, continue to press to confirm the function, and switch between CTRL 1 and CTRL 2 functions, long press to exit external footswitch assignment.
Default MIDI channel is Channel 1. MIDI Interface Logic 1. No MIDI IN Signal: When there is no MIDI IN signal, the VLP-400 acts as the master clock. The MIDI OUT port sends the device’s internal BPM to synchronize other devices.
Supporting software Supporting software When you connect the VLP-400 to the computer via USB, you can use the free software for project management and firmware update of the VLP-400. VLP- 400 software supports Windows and mac OS platforms. Please visit www.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Device won’t boot • Please confirm whether the power interface is in good contact. • Please confirm that the correct power supply is used. No sound or low volume • Please confirm that the input and output cables are connected correctly. •...
Drum Rhythm List Drum Rhythm List Rhythm Time Signature Tempo Rock 1 Rock 2 Rock 3 Rock 4 Rock 5 Rock 6 Rock 7 Funk 1 Funk 2 Funk 3 Funk 4 Funk 5 Breakbeat 1 Breakbeat 2 Breakbeat 3 Breakbeat 4 Breakbeat 5 Breakbeat 6...
Page 27
Drum Rhythm List Rhythm Time Signature Tempo Jazz 8 Jazz 9 Jazz 10 Metal 1 Metal 2 Metal 3 Metal 4 Metal 5 Metal 6 Metal 7 Metal 8 Metal 9 Metal 10 Ambient 1 Ambient 2 Ambient 3 Ambient 4 Ambient 5 Ambient 6 Country 1...
Page 28
Drum Rhythm List Rhythm Time Signature Tempo Dance 5 Dance 6 Dance 7 707Kit 1 707Kit 2 Latin 1 Latin 2 Latin 3 Latin 4 Pop 1 Pop 2 Pop 3 Bossa 1 Shuffle 1 Shuffle 2 3/4 Metronome 4/4 Metronome 5/4 Metronome 6/4 Metronome 6/8 Metronome...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the VLP-400 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers