REVIEW: Behringer 69 Vibe – Should You Buy One?

REVIEW: Behringer 69 Vibe -Should You Buy It?
Dive deep into our review of the Behringer 69 Vibe! We explore the features, sound quality, and overall performance of this budget-friendly modulation pedal. Find out if it's the right vibe machine for your rig.

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We checked out the new Behringer 69 Vibe and gave our thoughts on this new affordable modulation pedal. And we asked “Should you buy one?”

Behringer 69 Vibe – Should You Buy It?

The Behringer 69 Vibe is an affordable recreation of the vintage late ’60s Uni-Vibe pedal used by players, including Jimi Hendrix. This latest pedal from Behringer has a simple-to-use set of controls and covers a lot of ground if you want vintage chorus/vibrato effects.

We already checked out and reviewed the Behringer Fuzz Bender; now it is time for this vintage-style modulation to be tested.

 

QUICK REVIEW - Behringer 69 Vibe - Should You Buy It?

 

First Thoughts

It feels substantial and uses a solid metal casing.

The control knobs are firm but smooth, and it has two footswitches, one to engage the effect and the other to toggle between chorus and vibrato modes.

It is a true bypass design, so that is a nice upgrade compared to a vintage unit. I also like that it can run from a battery or a 9V power supply, as many other vibe effects I own can only run from external power sources.

Vintage Shin-Ei Uni-Vibe
Vintage Shin-Ei Uni-Vibe

First Thoughts

My initial thoughts are that it can make that vintage vibe sound and is chewy and organic enough to have fun with when playing the guitar. The effect doesn’t actually ‘kick in’ until you release the footswitch, which happens because Behringer uses microswitches on the circuit board. They engage when released, which some users may find annoying.

The Behringer 69 Vibe provides all the controls you need to sculpt your sound:

  • Intensity: Control the depth and intensity of the vibe effect, from subtle movement to full-on psychedelic swirls.
  • Speed: Adjust the speed of the phase-shifting for a slower, woodier vibe or a faster, more pronounced effect.
  • Depth: Fine-tune the range of the phase-shifting, creating subtle variations or dramatic shifts in your tone.

How Close is it?

It may not be as nuanced as some boutique Uni-Vibe recreations today. However, it punches well above its price point and does the vintage Shin-Ei Uni-Vibe effect very well.

Dive Deep into the Vibe with the Behringer 69 Vibe
Dive Deep into the Vibe with the Behringer 69 Vibe

Compact and Solid

The pedal is compact and easily fits onto most pedalboard setups, and all the power and jack sockets are on the top. Making it straightforward to wire up and user-friendly.

There is also an expression input to control the speed of the Uni-Vibe effect. An essential feature that makes this pedal far more expressive when playing your guitar. I own other vibe pedals that don’t incorporate this, so it was great to have the option.

REVIEW: Behringer 69 Vibe -Should You Buy It?
Uses micro-switches that engage on release

Should You Buy It?

A resounding “yes,” and as it is so affordable, it is almost a ‘no-brainer.’ for any guitarist who wants that Uni-Vibe effect. It is well made and won’t break the bank. The form factor is excellent, and it gets those vintage vibe sounds and makes you want to play through it and tweak the effect tones.

There are no real huge negatives that would put me off using this effect in my guitar rig, and the super low price point is a massive bonus. The simplicity of the pedal and its minimal control set is a large part of what makes it fun to play, so we highly recommend it to anyone who wants to try the Uni-Vibe effect.

Available from the Behringer Dealers

 

Behringer 69 Vibe - An effect that changed music forever!

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2 thoughts on “REVIEW: Behringer 69 Vibe – Should You Buy One?

  1. Does it use LDRs or is it just a phaser that has an altered wave shape? I can’t tell from your picture of the innards.

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