What's the Deal With Behringer?

In this episode I reveal the deep mysteries within Behringer's line of very affordable pedals. For all the feint of heart when it comes to gear, you may want to have your oxygen mask ready. In the comments below, tell me about Behringer pedals you have owned and your experience with them, and your favorite record by an artist that people may not know about.

Gear in this video:
2:17 JHS Pedals Switchback
2:45 JHS Pedals Red Remote
3:12 Behringer TU300
3:18 Boss TU-2
3:30 Behringer CL9
3:32 Ibanez CP9
4:41 Behringer UO300
4:45 Boss OC-2
5:04 Behringer UT300
5:08 Boss TR-2
5:27 Behringer DR600
5:31 Boss RV-5
6:48 Behringer VD400
6:52 Boss DM-3
7:18 Behringer FM600
7:20 Line 6 Otto Filter
8:50 Behringer EQ700
8:56 Boss GE-7
9:08 Behringer UV300
9:18 Boss VB-2
10:49 Behringer UM300
10:52 Boss MT-2
11:25 Behringer HM300
11:29 Boss HM-2
13:00 Behringer NR300
13:07 Boss NS-2
13:14 Behringer UC200
13:16 Boss CH-1
13:59 Behringer TO800
14:07 Ibanez TS808
15:05 Behringer VT999
15:48 Behringer VM1
15:56 Electro-Harmonix Memory Man
18:14 Behringer VT911
18:22 B.K. Butler Tube Driver
19:30 Behringer CS400
19:33 Boss CS-3
19:43 Behringer TM300
19:51 Tech 21 SansAmp GT2
20:34 Behringer SF300
20:38 Boss FZ-2
21:03 Univox Super-Fuzz

Record Time:
Elliott Smith - Figure 8

#jhs #thejhsshow #behringer

[amigobatata]

Behringer pedals are our saviors here in Brazil, "real" label pedals are INSANELY expensive, but then comes Behringer with a pricing of something like 1/4 of the original pedal cost.

[LuMartinelli]

This dude got it: If you are elegant and charming enough when talking about other people's products, then people will buy yours. Gibson could learn a thing or two here.

[danfrancisjr]

Scoreboard:

TL;DR/DW: 9:07 Vibratos, 13:13 Chorus, 18:11 Tube Overdrive, 20:25 Octave Fuzz <- these are all the dead on clones.

3:10 - Tuners: Behringer TU300 vs. BOSS TU-2, no difference specified by Josh
3:28 - Compressors: Behringer CL9 vs. Ibanez CP9, "the circuit is almost the same (...) CL9 has a better bass response (...) I'm torn here."
4:40 - Octavers: UO300 vs. BOSS OC-2, "a little bit of a modification on this old classic."
5:03 - Tremolos: UT300 vs. BOSS TR-2, "buy the BOSS (...) but if you're in a pinch (buy the Behringer.)"
5:26 - Digital Reverbs: DR600 vs. BOSS RV-5, "something is a little off (...) quite off, not bad. "
6:46 - Delays: VD400 vs. BOSS DM-3, "These aren't too expensive so if you have a little extra cash I recommend this (BOSS.)"
7:16 - Envelope Filters: FM600 vs. Line 6 AutoFilter, "They're a little off though because it's a digital circuit (...) They're pretty dead on after I tweaked them."
8:48 - Graphic Equalizers: EQ700 vs. GE-7, "It's an EQ pedal, it does what it should."
9:07 - Vibratos: UV300 vs. BOSS VB-2, VEREDICT: DEAD ON
10:46 - Metal Distortions: UM300 vs. BOSS MT-2, "but you're sitting there going: more Metal Zone."
11:23 - Classic Metal Distortions: HM300 vs. BOSS HM-2, "...definitely inspired by (...) but there's something quite different in the midrange."
12:59 - Noise Supressors: NR300 vs. BOSS NS-2, "It supresses noise."
13:13 - Chorus: UC200 vs. BOSS CH-1, VEREDICT: DEAD ON
13:57 - Tube Screamers: TO800 vs. Ibanez TS808, Josh implied it's the same tone.
14:59 - Tube Distortion: Vintage Tube Monster
15:46 - Analog Delay: Vintage Time Machine vs. Memory Man, "...less headroom overall."
18:11 - Tube Overdrive: Vintage Tube Overdrive vs. Tube Works Tube Driver, VEREDICT: DEAD ON
19:28 - Compressors: CS400 vs. BOSS CS-3, Josh implied it's the same.
19:40 - Amp Modeller: TM300 vs. Sansamp GT2, nothing quoteable :/
20:25 - Octave Fuzz: SF300 vs. BOSS FZ-2, VEREDICT: DEAD ON

My work here is done
*flies away in a jetpack*

[Allison_Chaynes]

I couldn't be any more impressed with how genuine this guy is.

[dalerieger]

I need to buy a JHS pedal to honor his unselfish presentations of other manufacturers gear.

[mateuszt]

The only gear I've ever had problems with is JHS... the problem being that the owner is such a kind, likable person that even if I don't need one, I want to buy all of them. This is a company that everyone should support!

[PerpetuallyTiredMillennial]

Just sold a JHS unicorn V2 to a customer today and one of the honest selling points I mentioned was how transparent and supportive Josh is in the music community. People appreciate genuineness. I mean, the second I plugged the unicorn in, the pedal spoke for itself and she was sold on it immediately, but still.

[Blackfang_]

About 9 years ago, i bought a Heavy Metal Behringer pedal for less than 30$. I actually wanted a Boss pedal since my guitar teacher was using one but the price was way off my budget ( I was only 16 back then). My teacher said that the only difference between these two is you can basically stomp the shit out of Boss since the casing is made out of metal. 9 years and thousands of hours later, my Behringer pedal still works as good as the first day I bought it.

[ChipShankGuitar]

Funniest part, is that I own 4 Behringer pedals...and ALL of them sound “better” after watching this video.

[RallyFlowBro]

You've just gained a subscriber by being 100% genuine in your comparisons.

[bldallas]

You have to be the coolest guitar guy on YouTube. So much knowledge and you go out of your way to provide positive reviews on effects pedals built by other companies. Thank you.

[Rowecandymachine]

Pros: save thousands of dollars
Cons: looks like a happy meal boss pedal

[phasmoid]

Closet Behringer pedal buyer for years now. I fell dirty and I like it

[plaguesofwrath]

I think this video might be the best free advertisement that Behringer has ever gotten. I kinda want to get a few of these now.

[knowitall]

I have several Behringer pedals and other gear, like mixers and my UMC1820 interface. Most of the gear by Behringer is pretty good. Sure, my Mackie mixer has a great reputation but hissed like a snake when the treble was turned up. In comparison, Behringer's mixers are noiseless. That's why I upgraded to Behringer. Yes, folks, I consider this an upgrade. I am not a brand-snob! I've never had any of their equipment fail. In terms of copying circuits: everyone copies everyone. If people didn't copy and then improve, there'd be no progress - or is anyone saying that whoever invented the car is the only one allowed to make a 4-wheeled transport device?

[trevscribbles]

Honestly, the price of Behringer pedals is what put me off trying them in the first place because I just assumed something SO much cheaper than its competitor had to be a dud. This was really informative, and you've got yourself a subscriber. Cheers!

[furyiiiplate]

I went almost 40 yrs without playing. I recently started again and I am stuck in late 70's still. My son left all his pedals here and I had no idea what most did. I needed a good old fuzz like the Little Muff I played before. I bought The SF300 and it is incredible. Now I am mixing loopers and HOF and having a blast. Party!!! Whoooo

[paulvontyrant]

Josh is a genuinely nice guy and a gearhead, like his subscribers. Not often you see a man who makes his living selling high end pedals recommending great bargain pedals. His love for pedals and music comes through in every video. He has earned my admiration and respect.

[Disestablishme]

I've had a Behringer DD400 for like 10yrs now - never took it off my board and its still going. The chassis doesnt have so much as a crack and of course the sound still holds up

[MatthewsPersonal]

Man, boss does a really good job copying behringer's pedals lol