Side by Side Comparison of: Behringer

This is what I was looking for. It simulates a vintage tube overdrive pretty well. For any better than that I would spend way more money for an Ibanez Tube Screamer, but that's at least 4x more expensive starting with the mini version.I play at home, mostly, so the plastic is great enough for my needs without feeling it might break. Even in gigs, it seems it won't break unless you really don't care.The main switch could have some better click feedback, but that's a ok if you use your feet - not your hands. The price is still good advantage to avoid this losing a star.

This is another awesome sonic value from Behringer..... for only $20? ... wow, this really is a steal. The tube overdrive factor on this puppy is very believable and useful although it may not sound quite as creamy rich as the old Ibanez TO800, it sure does save you some serious cash since the T0800 will cost you an arm and a leg too. This deal for only $20 is like a top secret kinda piece of gear. just don't tell anyone what it cost, and you will get a lot of compliments on this pedal. Its amazing that they can pump out replica quality like this for so little money. not sure how they can do this. Its simply amazing and pure pleasure to use this crazy pedal and it does simulate a nice sounding tube overdrive, just like it says it will.

These are currently $19 shipped with Amazon Prime! Wow. With that said, if you're looking to try your first overdrive or get a taste of the real Tube Screamer -- do NOT be scared of the price. A side by side comparision of this pedal versuses the real Tube Screamer is legimately close. My Behringer has more highs, and the Tube Screamer is a little less noisy/more bassy. Other than that, they nearly sound and function exactly the same. For the difference in price, how could you not opt for this? If you really enjoy what this does, drop the extra dough on the real deal.. But remember, not a HUGE different between the two. A little EQ/light noise gate would bring this right up with the Tube Screamer.The biggest complaints on these seem to be the plastic enclosures. Before getting my first Behringer for free, I honestly had written these pedals off for that reason alone. After using it for awhile (first using my hand to switch on and off) I began to stomp on it normally, and have come to the conclusion -- unless you're being destructive, these will PROBABLY hold up. If not, you can still buy another without coming close to the price of a real Tube Screamer. The battery comparent is a little tricky, but if you've ever owned a Digitech or any effects pedal, really, I'm sure one could figure this out relatively easily.Can be used to make a clean tone more "tubey" or overdrive an already dirty channel to boost mids, add more sustain and really bring fourth harmonics. I usually only use it for the second purpose, but for a clean tone, it does really well, too.

I ordered this and a few other Behringer pedals with a fair amount of trepidation. I had read how "cheap" these are, and people were skewering it, I think, based on the cost factor alone. It's housed in a dense plastic, and it's very strong. That being said, I have fashioned a waist high platform to put pedals on as I have lower back issues. Bending down to adjust pedals can be a major problem. I don't use my feet to activate pedals, so I'm not worried about how strong the housing is.Now, for the tone. It's great. It does what a tubescreamer is supposed to do. I love tubesreamers as much as the next guy, but I've always felt they tend to be a bit on the dark side. This pedal's tone knob, in my opinion, does a much better job of brightening the tone than a much more expensive tubescreamer. The overdrive is much smoother than an OD pedal that's twice, nay, three times as expensive. It also can serve as an outstanding clean boost. Some people have said it's only good for people just getting into effects, but I call shenanigans. It's great for any level.

I needed a overdrive pedal, and I didn't want to spend a lot in an overdrive pedal that usually use maybe 1 or twice a month. So, I've decided for this one because I have other Behringer pedals, and even a Mixer.It's very simple to use, it has three knobs and after tweaking a little bit with them I found a great sound with my Telecaster, it can be really mellow or really kind of crunch.It's made of plastic, not like the Boss that are metal, but even though it's very hard, I mean you would have to really throw it over or crash it to break it.I use it with my One Spot snake where I have another pedals connected (Boss distortion, Zoom Looper, Behringer Fx) and there is no white noise, well I also use a Noise Reducer also by Behringer, and they all work really well together.So with people with small budget or just don't want to spend much in a Boss pedal, this is a very nice option!

Arrived very quickly in good packaging.I compared it side-by-side with my friend's Tube Screamer. The sound was virtually identical. I have found Behringer's plastic housings to be plenty durable as well. You have to use a screwdriver to put in the battery but I use A/C power supplies. Very pleased with the purchase. Get one.

I used this on a country gig last night for the first time! I set the all knobs to 1 O'clock lol and hoped for the best. It sounded great! I just put it in front of a light overdrive and they worked well together. Gives smooth sustain for faking the pedal steel guitar lines. Strong plastic housing too! So, remember kids, please do not literally stomp on your stomp boxes lol...that will wear the switch out, even on a boutique pedal. Highly recommended!!!!

It's a $25 compressor from a company with a not-so-great reputation for quality. I have to say, it does what it is supposed to do so I give it five stars. It is all plastic and feels very cheap, but if you bought a $25 dollar pedal and expected more, you had the wrong expectations.It does not introduce any hum, noise, or distortion. It is not a "coloring" compressor like a dynacomp. The output pretty much sounds the same as the input, but with reduced dynamic range.

Great pedal for the money. Very good controls, you can really hear the difference with slight adjustments. I put this as the first pedal in my board and I can really find a lot of uses.

I have had great results with the Behringer CS400 from the moment I started using it. The controls are easy to use, and each one helps you easily select the proper setting for the best sound. The electronics are clean and noise-free, and have enhanced the tones I generate from my basses. There are a few tweaks that i will need to nail down, as I have basses with both passive and active pickups.I was concerned at first about the ABS plastic body, but I have found the construction to be more than sturdy enough. If you plan on stomping on it with some 20-pound Gene Simmons dragon boots...your results may vary.I would also like to address the concerns I read in other reviews regarding the battery access beneath the pedal. It could not be easier to install the battery by pressing the spring-loaded clips on either side of the pedal. A ball point pen or even a paper clip will provide enough leverage to remove the pedal cover. If it takes you longer than 30 seconds to replace the battery, you have my deepest sympathy.

I'm not super knowledgeable about compressors, I will admit. For a first time compressor purchase I'm not disapointed. I actually took my EQ pedal off the board because this thing just dose such a good job. My set up is quite bright and this lets me bring down a good sum of that brightness and it's just great addition to the board.

hated this when i plugged it in the first time. Battery replacement isn't intutive. After tweaking the settings and using it with different guitars I began to get the hang of it. The sustain is very nice which surprised me as that wasn't why I bought it. It gives just enough extra hold time on the notes to allow you to slow your playing just a smidge so you can nail the notes and think about where you want to go next.The compressor section can tame the harsh and make listening much nicer. I find it great for recording practice to play along with later. for not much money it is a great tool.Battery goes under the footswitch - press an ink pen or a small screw driver into the black pins on either side and wiggle it off.

The sound of this pedal is quite nice, with good control of the overdrive sound and volume. Definitely worth the low price. The main drawback is the plastic construction (although that's not surprising, at such a low price point.) I use this pedal every week on stage, and to avoid the possibility of breaking the foot pedal's hinge (a plastic rod), I actually replaced it with a metal rod.The internal push-button (which activates the unit when you step on the pedal), is a typical tiny circuit-board button switch. Sad to report that it started working intermittently after a couple of months. Part of the problem is that the external pivoting plastic foot-switch presses on the internal contact button by way of a precise(?)-length piece of hard rubber. The pressure that it exerts may be more or less than what is needed to activate the push-button, due to manufacturing tolerances. So I replaced that button switch with an actual levered microswitch, and have had no problems for at least six months of constant use.If you intend to play with this pedal at home (in a non-stage environment), it will probably last quite a long time. Otherwise, be prepared to make some modifications, to 'beef it up.'

I was very nervous at first, it's very cheaply made. Hard plastic that basically all just snaps together. There is no power button, the pedal comes on as soon as you plug a lead into the input. Thats probably my biggest complaint about the whole thing. None of us were expecting to get a real tubescreamer sound out of this, but its honestly not a bad drive pedal. There is a slight problem in that adjusting the tone and drive doesn't quite have the effect you would hope, basically go from some old school Chicago blues drive to some 90's southern rock vibes. So not that big of a difference. But all in all, you cannot find a better drive pedal for anywhere near this price.

Sounds great. I use this by it self or with a fuzzface.Only drawback for me but maybe a positive for you is when you restore dc power to it, it will come on automatically.I don't know if it's broken, or if it's supposed to do that, (none of my other pedals do) .

I have to knock off one star just because of the cheap construction. But at the price point, you have to expect that. This pedal is not going to stand up to a lot of abuse while gigging. However, if you're looking for a great sounding pedal for jamming in your bedroom or some *mild* gigging, this thing is great. If you play a Strat it has a thick SRV type tone. If you play a LP it has a great MXR D+ for a great Randy Rhoads tone. I really love this pedal more than I thought I would.

I truly like the tone. As a musician in a working band, the reality is I am always looking to try new and different things to augment my collection and hopefully figure out the ever illusive tone for different songs we play. Nothing worse than using the same distortion for every song because well, that makes every song sound alike and that ain't cool. Players know this all too well! I read some of the reviews before pulling the trigger on it myself but honestly for the price advertised I figured what the heck? Even if it turns out to be a chunk o' plastic better suited for the round file, I wasn't going to be out much. MAN was I surprised. This thing produces excellent tone in the range of "Classic Rock" and Pop and etc. so if you're looking for a Metal tone - this ain't it! But, if you are looking to key in on similar tones to that of what you'd hear from classic rock and roll then you can't go wrong for the price. All by itself with a clean channel on the amp, it sounds great. Add in a little reverb and slight echo and viola! you can tone your way through some great sounding classic rock vibes no problem. The battery has lasted a good bit too (haven't sprung for the AC adapter just yet) and the "build quality" isn't bad - it's a heavy thick molded plastic feel, not made of metal, but there again -- the price. Yeah, wow factor is pretty good on this one for sure. Depending on who you ask I'd give it a solid 8.5 out of 10 on the ol' rock tone scale. Could you do better, absolutely but not at this price. At this price, it's a worthwhile addition to the collection! Rock and Roll!

For $20 this is a very good pedal. Sure it's plastic, but a strong sturdy plastic. Really enhances your signal/tone. It's bright, notes ring clear. Good sustain. You have to tweak it to find your sweet spot. Good vintage tube tone. Just received it yesterday.

This is the only compressor I've ever played through. I expected it to smooth out some of my pick attack. Compressors should boost the quiet playing and even out the harder playing so that each note rings at about the same volume. This pedal does exactly that.The reason I'm writing the review is that when I first got the pedal, I was playing through a Peavey Vypyr 1 amp, then through a Fender Rumble amp, and finally through a Fender Blues Junior III amp. With the first two amps, all I got was a lot of noise, hiss, and horrible feedback from this pedal. I almost threw the pedal away because it was too late to send back. Fast forward 6 months, and now with my Blues Junior I thought I would try it out again. The pedal makes no extraneous noises--it's quiet--there is no feedback, and it accomplishes exactly what a compressor should. I am now very happy with this pedal. Buyer beware that it may not play nicely with the amp you have. The only reason I gave the pedal 4 stars out of 5 is because I have not tried any other compressors and wouldn't know how it compares.(Side note: I have the settings for Level at 1:00, Tone at 1:00, Attack at 10:00, Sustain at 1:00.)

goo pedal,, plastic feels like its not gonna last forever but its ok

Definitely a bargain basement version of a CS2...not too noisey or squishy until you really crank the level and tone. Fairly transparent. For $25 bucks you really can't go wrong. Fine for using at home. I would question it's durability over an extended amount of time.

I am pleasantly surprised at how nice this pedal sounds. If you've used a compressor before then you know how much they can add to your sound and how much more sustain you can get. If you haven't used one then you'll love it. This particular pedal is rather cheaply made (like most behringer products) which is why it's only 25 bucks. The sound and function of this pedal is a very faithful reproduction of the boss pedal that it's copying but the build quality isn't the same. With a low gain setting there is virtually no hum but the noise goes up as the gain does. This is common result and not exclusive to this pedal. If you're gigging on a regular basis then you'll want to get a more sturdy pedal. If you're just playing at home then this thing should last for years. Either way, it's a good product for a great price. If you're expecting more than this for $25 you have unrealistic expectations and probably won't be happy with anything.

This compressor works, and it works better than you'd think a $25 pedal would. I use it to smooth out the dynamics when playing rythm/chords on a strat. It also mellows your leads a bit. They key to getting the most out of it is to start out with all the controls at 12 'oclock, then make small changes. For me, I started by gradually reducing the attack (counter-clockwise) and then slowly raising the compression. When I got the setting that worked for my I left it there. I'll also add that while it is plastic, it seems to hold up just fine. I use it for playing with our church praise and worship band and it does the job.

Years ago I owned the Boss version of this pedal. I was happy to find that Behinger's version is virtually identical in sound and operation to the Boss unit. The most important thing is that it's quiet and transparent when not in use. There's only two minor issues that keep it from getting 5 stars. One, the unit is made of plastic. It seems sturdy enough, but it's not metal. Secondly, the power input is on the side next to the input jack. Reaching the power input with your daisy chain power supply could be a little bit more of a stretch than if the input was on the top of the unit, like most pedals. Not a big deal, though. Definitely recommended.

Great tone, provides a serious boost to lead volumes and you can dial in just the right edge and gain. On par with the classic Ibanez tube screamer. My 2 concerns are 1) durability and 2) it's somewhat inconvenient to get to the battery compartment. Overall though I was impressed with its tonal/ boost function.

Doesn't provide as much as a kick I had hoped for when amp is in overdrive but there's a noticeable difference when in clean. Still not the biggest punch but fine for the price.

The distortion is not 'clean'. I know it's distortion so by definition not clean. Still, Some of the more costly distortion pedals have pleasant 'warm' distortion. This unit is 'harsh'.The quality of the physical unit reflects its low price. I'll say that it is pretty solid for an inexpensive pedal.The three controls are smooth to operate.

for the price I won't gripe to much, it's ok for a clean sounding rig but not with a super distortion, I think I will give this to my nephew and let him tinker with it and buy something with more Azz in it. don't have a tube sound at all, my amp is a Kustom half stack 200 watt

I don't liking being to critical of products I buy online but I have to be a little critical with this one. At low tone level and low drive it's ok to add some bite to the clean sound when needed but when the settings are on high for rock....well the pedal becomes veryyyy noisy and I can't stand that God awful HUMMMMM. Not saying it doesn't produce a nice over driven sound cuz it does....i just gave it 3 stars cuz of the humming.

The pedal works as described. The draw back is the battery installation. You have to take the pedal off to access the battery. The other thing is if you forget to unplug the input cord from your guitar the battery drains when not in use. I purchased a power supply to go along with it. The problem with that is the power supply is one more thing to find a plug in for. It's ok for the money and works good. I run it wide open and have the amp gain pretty high also to get the retro sound I am looking for. I mainly use it with a large body "F" hole guitar with a set of very heavy flat wound strings. The lows with vibrate the fillings out of your teeth!

Pedal heats up quickly but other than that it's a good pedal

no frills compressor. for $25, good device to learn how to set up your rig.

For the money it is good. It's plastic, so you would want to be careful with any serious road wear. There is some buzz in my Sylkin tube amp, but after a little manipulation of the levels you can get it to a quiet spot. Decent sustain, but certainly not a screamer.

This pedal does great for something so inexpensive. It is a compressor/Sustainer that works - I give it 3 stars only because it is a little noisy for my taste but hey, for someone like me on a budget , it works and it a good solution until I can afford to spend real money on a high end pedal.

I sure do not know what people were buying here... I ordered one, got it in, plugged it in and it sounds like a FUZZ BOX. All static and not one smooth tone about it. I was expecting clear sustain... compression... not a fuzz box. Clearly something is wrong here...Update - got a replacement and it works perfectly.

While the case is made of plastic, the construction is solid and seems very durable. My disappointment is with the sound. I never could dial in a sound that made me feel like it enhanced the sound of my bass. It was just different. I've switched to using the built-in compressor in my Digitech BP90 instead.

I didn't care for this. I thought the sound was washed out.

sounds good but the light does not work

Okay.After a week with it and getting it fine tuned to my rig,I have to say I like it.It has some mid hump when it's engaged but adjust the EQ on the pedal accordingly and you'll be good to go.If it wasn't for the plastic casing,which is relatively sturdy,I would have given it 5 stars.Give it some TLC and you'll like it.UPDATE: pedal quit working completely.The only thing coming out is static.It will cost me more than the pedal is worth to fix it.PASS ON THIS PEDAL!!! Spend a few extra dollars and get a more dependable brand.

This was an accidental purchase, but I wanted to see what $20 got me.Pro's: reasonable overdrive sound. Not great, not so much tube, but you wouldn't expect that for the price.Con's:Sound - the tone knob is way too sensitive, you go from mud to harsh with a slight touch. The other knobs (level and drive) are obvious, but get very harsh as you go to max.Construction: this is critical for active players; this has a plastic body and plastic foot pedal. The battery is housed under the foot pedal. You remove the foot pedal by depressing the hinge mounts with a pen to release the foot pedal. Then you connect the battery and insert it. Then put it back together. NOT good for a stage musician if the battery dies. Also, the switch is a micro-switch attached to the PC board at the bottom of the box. It is pressed down or activated by a rubberized plastic arm attached to the foot pedal. I have to believe that this arrangement will result in either a broken activator arm, or a broken switch, or a cracked PC board.This pedal is not designed for the working player. It is also made in China. Maybe Behringer designed the unit, but they designed it to be cheap and that is what it is.

VERY disappointed in very low gain and poor tone. Not even close to approximating a Tube Screamer. Like all Behringer pedals, it's annoying that input cables must be pulled to save batteries.

You need a 9v power supply (sold separately) but it takes a 9v battery. Guess what I didn't have? You basically take the entire thing apart (there are NO directions) to replace the battery. Nonetheless not hard to figure out, just impossible0 in execution. You must compress a spring from two sides holding the "pedal" to the top. If you manage it, prepare for one or more flying springs or parts when you remove the top. Did I say wear eye protection? Moving on... Now you can see the engineering genius. See the tiny chintzy switch on which the blob of rubber comes down to switch it.... maybe.... and you go "WTF?? Who thought this was a good idea?" You'll realize you only have about a 50-50 chance of it going back together as "designed." I winged it with a cut-down spring and a coat hanger.Works ok now.Adds noise to the signal, however.

poor

Unacceptably noisy, I had to send it back. This was disappointing as I have a number of other Behringer pedals that I love.

Sounds fine under all the noise, but quality is awful! My unit arrived with a noisy bad output jack that I have to replace myself immediately. The plastic is not sturdy. The foot switch cover will break after a few battery changes I suspect. Probably due to bad jack and poor shielding this thing is noisy AF. In the end it's not the good deal it seems to be. Buy the Boss version or be prepared to resolder and add shielding.My first and last behringer product. Lol joke's on me for wondering why all the good reviews for a $25 pedal. Dirt cheap and worth what you pay for it. Ok for practice but wouldn't trust it for a gig.

We have a very high expectations on this one reading all the review on this product. Based on the customer feedback, seems like the only issue here is the plastic casing but the overall sound is compared to Boss CS3. Anyway, my husband was so excited to try this. He was expecting that his bass sound will be more clearer and will sustain the sound longer. BUT when we tried, the sound is awful. Sounded mute. Tried a lot of combinations on the mix but no success. I am thinking to give 1 star but since the price is very good, Iam giving 2 stars instead. I think the only excuse to have a cheaper pedal is the material but at least the sound should be good.

Sounds ok, noisy when you turn it up, but the foot switch stopped working on the second use. I can still turn it on by removing the foot switch and jabbing at the actuator inside the pedal with a loose cable but it's a pain in the ass. I leave it on anyways.

Worked just fine until it broke. Won't turn on anymore. I gave it 2 stars - one for each month. I guess you get what you pay for. I'll be buying more durable stomp boxes made of metal from now on. Nice try though...

Died in little over a month. Never buying another Behringer product again. Do yourself a favor and spend a little more and get the Donner "Blues Drive. It will have better sound and much better build quality. The case is actually aluminum and not molded plastic like the Behringer.

This thing is a total disappointment. First, the bypass never did work. On or off, that's your choice. If you want clear tone, unplug it and reroute your cords. Champion, that. So much fun. Next, there was a deafening 60-cycle line buzz. Noise came only from the pedal, as I checked everything else and only got buzz with this item in circuit. What a piece of junk. I was fooled by the many favorable reviews. Moral to the story? Spend a little more and buy a good pedal.

When it arrived I realized it had no battery or 9v adapter. And of course none of mine around the house would work with it. So I ordered the adapter and when it arrived it worked about 30 minutes and started getting quieter and quieter until it quit working. With so little money involved it's not worth the hassle of returning this stuff. You get what you pay for; don't invest in this item. I reordered a much higher end pedal as I should have to start with.

Bought this and it completely 100% does not work. It'd be nice if they sold working products. The light doesn't turn on. Tried using the charger (that you have to buy separately for some reason) and that didn't work, then tried putting in a battery and that didn't work. So nice waste of time that was.

died after 2 weeks

AMAZON WHOLESALE WHAREHOUSE "Discounted?TERRIBLE, whoever did the Quality control should be re evaluated.This Pedal was defunct on numerous levels.OUT to AMP loose connector onside.Right button switch had insane static and was unable to subdue.turning it to the LEFT "off" was even worse.So this one should have never been send out.The Pedal otherwise seems to be pretty useful.

It's a terrible pedal. The bypass sounds non existent. You get what you pay for. Very disappointed.

Cheap, get what you pay for with this pedal.The design isn't well thought out. To put the battery in you need to push in two tiny black tabs and pull the lid off. Then, squeeze them back in and snap it back into place. I use wire cutters to push the pins in.The wire that comes from the battery pad is then subject to being snapped in half between the spring that's loosely balancing on the inside....I finally ruined my pedal today by slicing the wire in half with that spring inside. Bummer

I got the product and it did not work,I tried everything they told me to

Garbage. I've now owned two. They are decent at first and then break and distort after about 6 weeks (when it's too late to return).

Absolutely meaningless pedal. It doesn't compress anything, and if this has a legit sustain function, I'm Stevie Ray .....

This pedal along with the echo machine, reverb machine, and digital reverb/delay pedals by Behringer all worked great for the first two day I had them. The second night while using them they all one by one started malfunctioning. They would cut on and off and produce unpleasant sounds. I replaced the batteries thinking although the batteries should last longer than two days perhaps that was the issue (which it was not). I realized I got what I paid for, cheap poor quality pedals. I almost gave these products 2 starts b/c while they were working they sounded fantastic, how ever there is no point in guitar pedals that can't maintain working order after such short time. I didn't handle these pedals roughly nor expose them to any harsh environments that could warrant defective behavior. Simply had them on my carpet floor in front of my amp. These pedals were practically undistinguishable in sound from the higher end pedals they are based on and it was truly a tease to have thought I found a cheaper alternative to them. I will NEVER purchase any products from Behringer after this experience.