The Valeton GP-200X 10th Anniversary is a limited-livery version of the company's GP-200X multi-effects pedal, released to mark ten years of the GP series. Under the anniversary paint it carries the same platform as the rest of the GP-200 family: over 240 digital effects, 256 individual patch slots, XLR outputs, MIDI, and USB-C recording1.
What it is and what it does
Valeton redesigned its popular multi-effects pedal to celebrate its tenth anniversary, and the GP-200X 10th Anniversary is the result. It is a floor unit built around digital effects and amp modeling, with 256 individual patch slots for storing complete sounds and a 4.3-inch LCD screen that Gearnews described as bright, welcoming a custom start-up screen to commemorate the anniversary1.
For connecting to the rest of a rig, the unit carries the typical balanced jack inputs with an aux in and headphone out ports. What Gearnews singled out as cool are the left and right XLR jacks, allowing even more connectivity from the unit, such as feeding a mixer or interface directly in stereo1.
For recording and integration, there is a USB-C port and MIDI inputs and outputs1.
Power
The GP-200X 10th Anniversary is powered via the typical DC 9V power supply, which does not look to be included1.
Plan on supplying your own 9V DC power supply; the unit ships without one according to Gearnews1.
How it differs from the standard GP-200X
The anniversary edition is a cosmetic and accessory package rather than a new machine. Gearnews reported that other than the new livery and different knob hardware, the specs and features of the GP-200X, GP-200 and GP-200R are identical, and the new firmware is designed for all models1.
What the anniversary edition adds:
- A custom start-up screen on the 4.3-inch LCD commemorating the 10th anniversary1
- A custom handmade guitar pick1
- A leather carrying case1
- A keychain1
Price
At its September 2024 announcement, Gearnews listed the GP-200X 10th Anniversary at $343 USD, with European pricing of €369 and UK pricing of £3151.
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Questions
Does the Valeton GP-200X 10th Anniversary come with a power supply?
According to Gearnews, the GP-200X 10th Anniversary runs on a typical DC 9V power supply, and the power supply does not look to be included with the unit. Players will need to provide their own 9V supply, and it is worth checking what current the supply can deliver before sharing it on a daisy chain with other pedals.
How many effects does the GP-200X 10th Anniversary have?
Gearnews describes the GP-200X 10th Anniversary as offering over 240 high-quality digital effects, alongside 256 individual patch slots for storing sounds. The unit also carries a 4.3-inch LCD screen for editing and navigating those patches.
Does the GP-200X 10th Anniversary have XLR outputs?
Yes. Gearnews highlights left and right XLR jacks on the GP-200X 10th Anniversary, which allow more connectivity from the unit, for example running it straight to a mixer or audio interface in stereo. The unit also has balanced jack inputs with an aux in and headphone out ports.
Does it have MIDI in and out?
Yes. Gearnews lists MIDI inputs and outputs on the GP-200X 10th Anniversary, alongside a USB-C port for recording. That makes it usable with MIDI gear and computer-based recording setups.
Is the 10th Anniversary model different from the standard GP-200X?
Only in presentation and extras. Gearnews reports that other than the new livery and different knob hardware, the specs and features of the GP-200X, GP-200 and GP-200R are identical, and the new firmware is designed for all models. The anniversary edition adds a custom start-up screen, a handmade guitar pick, a leather carrying case and a keychain.
Sources (1)
- Valeton GP-200X Gets a New Colour Scheme for 10th Anniversary, www.gearnews.com, 2024-09-19
