The GUPtech VeJ Garden is a preamp pedal that puts three of GUPtech's VeJ circuits in one enclosure. GUPtech describes it as combining the best of the VeJ2 (overdrive), the VeJ3 (distortion) and the VeJ4 (distortion), which the maker calls "the ultimate preamp pedal"1. It is built in Saguenay, Quebec, Canada, where GUPtech makes all of its pedals1.
The VeJ Garden is currently listed as sold out on GUPtech's product page1. The separate GUP Tech VeJ4 is in stock at the time of writing, with pickup available at the GUP Tech shop, usually ready in 24 hours2.
What the VeJ Garden is and what it does
The VeJ Garden is GUPtech's way of getting its whole VeJ preamp family onto one pedalboard. The VeJ line is a set of amp-in-a-box preamp and distortion pedals: the VeJ2 is the overdrive side, described by the maker as a preamp with a full EQ, three gain modes and very low noise3, while the VeJ3 and VeJ4 are the distortion side, with the VeJ3 sitting between the VeJ2 and VeJ4 in the range4. The VeJ Garden folds all three into a single unit with 9 modes across 3 channels1.
The circuits have a shared lineage. The VeJ2 Douche Edition is based on the green channel of a famous Canadian amp maker's amp, with three drive modes: 0, a full range boost; 1, a tight distortion; and 2, a fat distortion channel5. The VeJ3 brings three dynamic distortion modes aimed at the more aggressive metal tones4, a description that also applies to the VeJ3 Eggplant Douche Edition6. The VeJ4 rounds out the collection with a full EQ and very low noise2.
How it is wired and controlled
The current version of the VeJ Garden has 4 jacks: an in and out pair for the VeJ2 + VeJ4 side, and a separate in and out pair for the VeJ31. That split means the two sides can be used independently in a larger rig, for example placing other effects between them.
If you are not using the send and return jacks, an internal jumper bypasses them, so the pedal passes signal normally without needing anything plugged into the extra pair1.
Power
The VeJ Garden runs on a 9V DC center negative supply and draws 40mA1. For comparison within the same collection, the GUP Tech VeJ3 draws 18mA and the VeJ4 draws 11mA, both on the same 9V DC center negative standard42, so the VeJ Garden's 40mA draw reflects the three circuits running in one box.
Where it came from and who makes it
GUPtech is the maker of the VeJ Garden, which combines the best of the VEJ2 (Overdrive), the VEJ3 (Distortion) and the VEJ4 (Distortion)1. The pedal sits in GUPtech's VeJ family, a line of overdrive and distortion circuits. The newer version of the Garden carries four jacks: In-Out for the VEJ2 plus VEJ4, and a separate in-out for the VEJ3, with an internal jumper that bypasses the send and return jacks if you're not using them1.
The VeJ Garden itself is listed at a sale price of £175.00 GBP on GUPtech's product page1.
How it differs from the other VeJ pedals
| Pedal | Type | Modes | Current draw | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VeJ Garden | Preamp pedal, overdrive and distortion | 3 channels, 9 modes | 40mA | Sold out1 |
| VeJ2 | Preamp overdrive | 3 gain modes | not listed | 3 |
| VeJ3 | Amp in a box preamp-distortion | 3 dynamic distortion modes | 18mA | 4 |
| VeJ4 | Preamp distortion | not listed | 11mA | In stock2 |
The short version: the single pedals each cover one slice of the range, while the VeJ Garden is the whole collection in one enclosure, at the cost of a higher current draw and a larger jack count1.
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Questions
Is the GUPtech VeJ Garden still available?
As of late October 2026 the VeJ Garden is listed as sold out on GUPtech's own product page. The separate GUP Tech VeJ4 is listed as in stock at the same time, with pickup available at the GUP Tech shop, usually ready in 24 hours.
What power supply does the VeJ Garden need?
The VeJ Garden runs on 9V DC with a center negative plug, and draws 40mA. A standard 9V center negative pedalboard power supply covers it. The related VeJ3 draws 18mA and the VeJ4 draws 11mA on the same voltage.
Where is the GUPtech VeJ Garden made?
GUPtech builds all of its pedals itself in Saguenay, Quebec, Canada, including the VeJ Garden. Since November 2024 the company has also handmade the Jonny Rock Gear line under the Jonny Rock by GUPTech branding.
What colors does the VeJ Garden come in?
The VeJ Garden product page lists four color options: black, red, purple and green. The related VeJ4 comes in a red enclosure and is part of the same VeJ collection.
How many modes does the VeJ Garden have?
GUPtech describes the VeJ Garden as 3 channels with 9 modes, combining the VeJ2 overdrive with the VeJ3 and VeJ4 distortions. The VeJ2 side alone carries three drive modes, and the VeJ3 brings three dynamic distortion modes aimed at aggressive metal tones.
Sources (6)
- VEJ Garden, GUPtech (guptech.ca)
- VeJ4 - Distortion, GUP Tech (guptech.ca)
- Vej2 - Preamp Overdrive, GUP Tech (guptech.ca)
- VeJ3 - Eggplant Distortion, GUP Tech (guptech.ca)
- Vej2 - Douche Edition, GUP Tech
- VeJ3 - Eggplant Douche Edition, GUP Tech
