Valeton GP-50 - Game Changer for Guitar Effects | Free Preset Download w/ PURPLE RAIN

In today’s video, I’m diving into the brand new Valeton GP-50 — and showing you exactly how I use it for real gigs, week in, week out.
I’ve been using the GP-5 for over a year, and while it was brilliant, it definitely had its limitations. The GP-50 fixes every single one of them — and then some.

This isn’t a spec run-through or a menu-scrolling exercise. This is real-world gig use, simple workflows, and a couple of hidden tricks I genuinely haven’t seen anyone else talk about yet.

🎸 In this video:

Why the GP-50 is a big upgrade from the GP-5

My full live gig patch layout (rhythm, lead & drop tunings)

Battery-powered gigging (no power supply needed)

Switching between stomp mode & patch mode without extra footswitches

Built-in tap tempo & tuner tricks

How I use pitch shifting for drop tunings without changing chords

Acoustic patch setup for filling gaps in a live set

My take on chorus, delay, EQ & Tube Screamer use

A working “Purple Rain” style patch (clean, drive & lead)

💾 Download all my GP-50 patches here:
👉 https://drive.google.com/drive/folder...

⚙️ My Setup:

Guitar: Les Paul–style electric

Multi-effects: Valeton GP-50
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External switch: Cheap Amazon footswitch (optional)
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Power: Internal battery (5–6 hours tested live)

Use case: Weekly live gigs

🔥 If you’re a working guitarist who wants simple, reliable, gig-ready tones without extra pedals, MIDI headaches or endless setup — this little box punches well above its weight.

👇 Comment below:
Have you tried the GP-50 yet?
Are you upgrading from the GP-5 or downsizing from something bigger like the GP-200?
And what do you think of the Purple Rain patch — close enough or miles off?

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