The Guyatone VTm5 Veri Trem is an analog tremolo pedal that expands on the sounds of Guyatone's popular VT-3. It offers a wide selection of classic and modern tremolo tones in an ultra-compact, space-saving design, with selectable sine, triangle, or square oscillator waveforms and a hi-frequency roll-off control for shaping the character of the effect1.
What the Veri Trem does
The VTm5 covers a wide range of tremolo effects, from extremely subtle pulses to extreme helicopter chop. Any of these sounds can be further sculpted using the pedal's hi-frequency roll-off control, which lets you shape the tremolo's tone from bright stabs to shadowy throbs1.
The three oscillator waveforms give the pedal its range. Sine and triangle settings produce smoother, more traditional tremolo movement, while the square waveform delivers a sharper, more pronounced chop. Combined with the hi-frequency roll-off, the pedal can sit anywhere from a gentle pulse behind a clean rhythm part to an aggressive, attention-grabbing stutter1.
Output level and boost
The VTm5 adds an adjustable output level that runs from unity gain up to a 6 dB boost. Guyatone describes the intent directly1:
"Now the user can adjust the tremolo level to their taste, from unity gain up to a 6 dB boost1."
That means the pedal can be set so the effect sits at the same volume as your clean signal, or pushed louder to compensate for the perceived drop in level that tremolo can create, or used as a light boost into an amp1.
Power and specifications
The Veri Trem runs on a 9V DC, center-negative supply and draws 6 mA of current, which is light enough for nearly any pedalboard power supply1.
How it compares to the VT-3
The VTm5 is a development of the Guyatone VT-3, expanding on that pedal's sounds with the added waveform options, the hi-frequency roll-off control, and the adjustable output level with its 6 dB boost1. Guyatone also offers other tremolo designs, including the Guyatone Ultrem and Ultrem Optical Tremolo, for players comparing options in the tremolo category1.
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Questions
Is the Guyatone VTm5 Veri Trem analog or digital?
The VTm5 Veri Trem is an analog pedal. Guyatone lists its circuit type as analog, and it runs on a 9V DC center-negative supply drawing 6 mA of current. That low draw means it can share a standard pedalboard power supply without issue.
What power supply does the Guyatone Veri Trem need?
The Veri Trem runs on 9V DC with a center-negative plug, the same standard used by most compact pedals. Its current draw is 6 mA, which is light enough for nearly any isolated or daisy-chained power supply.
How is the VTm5 Veri Trem different from the Guyatone VT-3?
The VTm5 expands on the sounds of Guyatone's popular VT-3. It adds selectable sine, triangle, or square oscillator waveforms, a new hi-frequency roll-off control for shaping the tremolo's tone, and an adjustable output level that goes from unity gain up to a 6 dB boost.
What waveforms does the Guyatone Veri Trem have?
The VTm5 offers three selectable oscillator waveforms: sine, triangle, and square. These cover a range from smooth, subtle pulses to sharper, more aggressive chopping, and any of them can be further sculpted with the hi-frequency roll-off control.
Can the Veri Trem boost my volume?
Yes. The VTm5 has an adjustable output level that runs from unity gain up to a 6 dB boost, so you can set the tremolo level to taste or use it to push your amp a little harder.
Sources (1)
- VTm5 Veri Trem by Guyatone, RockBoard PedalPedia, 2026
