[Complete Summary] Victory Amps Pedal Amplifier Comparison! Duchess, Jack, Copper Sheriff, Kraken [Sound Demo and Reviews]

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Victory Amps / V4 The Duchess

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Product Features

A preamp pedal specializing in American clean tones
Thick and rich clean even at low output
Can be used alone or as an input or return for an amplifier
Wide range of adjustment for a single tone knob
Equipped with vacuum tubes (12AX7) for a warm sound

V1 The Duchess is a preamp pedal that allows you to easily obtain a clear, clean tone like a Fender. It features the natural compression and brilliant top end of the 12AX7 vacuum tube, and has a sound that is pushed out from clean to crunch. By adding it to the return of an amp or before a modeling device, it is a convenient unit that can supplement the three-dimensional feel and harmonics that are characteristic of vacuum tubes. It is also ideal for turning your pedal board into a "clean amp".

Victory Amps / V1 The Duchess

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Victory Amps / V4 The Jack

Product Features

A pedal-type amp with two channels that can handle a wide range of sounds from clean to crunch and lead. Channel 2 is crystal clean to light breakup, and Channel 1 is equipped with a full-fledged overdrive.
Equipped with a 4-valve preamp + 180W power amp, digital reverb and Two Notes cabinet SIM, it also has a wide range of inputs and outputs, including headphones, line out, and effects loop.
It also has a wide range of functions, including channel switching with an external foot switch, remote control, and a 9V power output, making it easy to incorporate into a wide variety of equipment setups.

The Jack is a multi-functional model that Victory is proud of, and is an amplifier that condenses the sound of the V30 head co-developed with "Guthrie Govan" into a pedal size. The clean channel has a high headroom and is clear and responds well to picking strength. The other overdrive channel has a thick midrange and a strong gain setting for a glossy lead tone.

It can cover a wide range of genres from clean jazz to hard rock, making it a truly "all-purpose companion." With a large output of 180W, it won't get lost in a band ensemble, and thanks to the cabinet IR function, it's a versatile player that can also be used for home recording and silent practice.

Positive reviews

The distortion channel is excellent and can be used for any genre, and it has a reputation for being "all you need from crunch to high gain." The two channels, including the clean channel, are highly refined, allowing for great freedom in sound creation.
It's very compact and easy to carry, yet powerful enough. It's small enough to throw in a gig bag and take with you, and has been highly praised for its "volume and sound quality."
You can feel the warmth and thickness unique to vacuum tube sound, and thanks to the Two Notes function, it is convenient to have the flexibility to directly output high-quality tones even on quiet stages or during recording.

Negative reviews

Some people say that editing cabinet IRs requires connecting to a PC (via USB) and that real-time adjustments are a bit tedious. However, this is not a big drawback as it is not an issue once you create a preset.
Some users have pointed out that it's a shame that the effect loop can't be switched by foot (only the reverb can be switched by foot). Although some ingenuity is required for live use, some users are hoping for future improvements.

Victory Amps / V4 The Jack

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Product Features

One knob covers a wide range of sounds from clean to crunch to lead
Thick and clear mid sound image
Depending on the gain setting, it can change from TS style to Marshall style.
Highly responsive touch
A versatile preamp that can also be used as a foundation for distortion effects

V1 The Jack is a "do-it-all" preamp that packs Victory's all-purpose overdrive into one unit. It has a good core in the low to mid range, and can change from clean to distorted depending on how hard you pick. It can be used for solo boost, as a pedal amp that's always on, or as a post-stage correction for pedal distortion. It's perfect for guitarists who want a "axis" of distortion.

Victory Amps / V1 The Copper

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Victory Amps / V4 The Copper

Product Features

A single channel pedal amp specializing in the vintage British sound of the Vox AC series. It is mainly clean, but if you turn up the gain you can also enjoy British crunch.
Equipped with a foot switchable treble boost circuit, when turned on the high frequencies are boosted brilliantly. This covers a wide range of sounds from clean to "British jungle" sounds.
It also comes with a full range of features, including a hybrid configuration of four vacuum tube preamps + 4W power amplifier, digital reverb, and Two Notes cabinet SIM. It delivers a rich tone just like a vacuum tube head in a small package.

Copper is a model designed with the sound of the old VOX AC15/AC30 in mind. Since it is a single channel, there is no channel switching, but the "Treble Boost" switch allows you to choose between two different characters. In normal mode, it has a warm and brilliant tone, ranging from clear clean to slightly distorted crunch. Turning the boost on adds sparkle to the high range, creating a rock sound with a more driving feel.

The quality of the digital reverb is also well-received, and it is also attractive that you can get a lustrous reverberation without adding spatial effects. Compared to traditional VOX amps using EL84 power tubes, the compression is a little more subdued, but it is easy to use and produces a clean volume, making it perfect for players who mainly play pop and crunch music.

Positive reviews

It has a beautiful, jangly clean tone that has been praised for having "the sparkle and dynamism of an AC30." If you turn it into a crunch, you can get the classic British rock sound.
The quality of the built-in reverb is very high. It has the depth of a spring reverb, but also has the ease of use that only digital devices can provide, and can naturally create anything from a subtle reverberation to a large hall effect.
Another attractive feature is the high level of perfection, with a compact and sturdy body packed with a full range of functions. It has been praised as a "full-fledged amplifier that exceeds its size" and has been said to be useful for a variety of purposes, from direct cabinet SIM to headphone practice.

Negative reviews

Some people point out that it is difficult to adjust the volume balance when the boost is on because the treble boost control is linked to the output. Some people also say that it would be better if there was an independent gain control, since it is difficult to fine-tune the crunch gain.
Some users say that they feel a slight difference in the way the sound is pushed out compared to conventional vacuum tube VOX amps (equipped with EL84). Some users feel a stiffness due to the solid-state power supply, especially when connecting a speaker cabinet, but most people accept this as a trade-off with portability.

Victory Amps / V4 The Copper

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Product Features

Specialized in Vox AC30-style jangly crunch
Brilliant and firm in the high mids
Tone knob allows you to freely adjust the amount of high-frequency cut
Can also be used as a treble booster
Ideal for reinforcing the preamp of an AC amplifier

V1 The Copper is a pedal that pursues the refreshing distortion of the VOX AC series. It has a transparent feel that makes chord strokes and arpeggios sound clear, and is intended for players who emphasize backing and cutting rather than lead. It is also compatible with amp tone correction and crunch enhancement by taking advantage of the bright highs. It is perfect when you want a sparkling top end.

Victory Amps / V1 The Copper

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Victory Amps / V4 The Sheriff

Product Features

A pedal-type amp that reproduces the classic Marshall rock to 80's hard rock sound. A model that covers a wide range of tones from 1960's blues rock to modified Plexi-style high gain tones.
Channel 1 (Vintage) is a pure clean to crunch sound, while Channel 2 (Hot) is a JCM800 or later Hot Rod Marshall-style distortion sound. Two channels can be switched with a foot switch.
With 180W output for ample volume and Two Notes' DynIR cabinet SIM built in, it's designed to suit any environment, from home practice to high-volume stages and direct DI PA transmission.

As its name suggests, the Sheriff has a "sheriff" style, and is a model that will appeal to fans of old British rock amps. The vintage-oriented channel allows you to naturally sound from clean to bluesy distortion, while switching to the hot channel will give you extreme gain all the way to 80s LA metal like Van Halen.

Exactly"Carry Plexi in a pedal-sized package"It's perfect for guitarists who want the feel of a classic Marshall head but also want the convenience of it. It also comes with six presets of cabinet IRs and can be used with headphones or line out, so you can enjoy a realistic Marshall sound even in situations where you can't turn up the volume.

Positive reviews

It has a reputation for "perfectly recreating the hot rod Plexi sound!" and is said to produce sounds that are more faithful than you would imagine, from 70's classic rock to 80's hard rock/metal. It has been praised for its quality that rivals expensive vintage-style amplifiers.
Some users have been impressed by the tone, which is comparable to that of the full-size Victory amp (Sheriff 22/44). Even when practicing or recording with headphones via the Two Notes cab SIM, the sound quality is like that of a real microphone recording, and it has been well received, with many saying that "you can enjoy the ideal Marshall sound even late at night."
The dynamics and speed that come from the generous 180W output are as expected, and even when playing 4 x 12 cabinets, there is no lack of power. "I can't believe that this one small box is enough without having to put in a big head and cabinet," he said in surprise.

Negative reviews

Some have pointed out that the high frequencies have a distinctive shrillness that may get lost in a band. The Sheriff's Hot channel has a brightness similar to that of a JCM900, so it may be effective to adjust the EQ to reinforce the low-mid range when playing in a band.
Some people say that the character is closer to a JCM900 than a Plexi. Some people may be surprised if they are expecting the thick, sweet distortion of a vintage Marshall, but many users seem to like the sharp, modern, aggressive sound.

Victory Amps / V4 The Sheriff

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Product Features

Plexi-style midrange gives a strong, persistent tone
Increasing the gain changes it to a hard drive like a JCM800.
Beautiful midrange firmness and distortion grain
Thick, fat tone makes chords hard to crush
Great with humbuckers

The V1 The Sheriff is a compact version of the Plexi-JCM British tone of the past. By raising and lowering the gain, you can smoothly vary the sound to 60s-80s rock sounds, and it provides distortion with enough core for thrash hard rock riffs. The density is particularly excellent when combined with the thickness of the humbucker pickup. If you like a thick, not too modern sound, check it out.

Victory Amps / V1 The Sheriff

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Victory Amps / V4 The Kraken

Product Features

A two-channel pedal amp developed for modern high-gain guitarists. With deep distortion and sharp tones, it is suitable for drop-tuned metal and progressive music.
Gain 1 is a thick crunch gain reminiscent of vintage British amps, while Gain 2 is a modern high-gain sound with tight bass and sharp midrange, allowing you to use either one depending on your needs.
In addition to the powerful sound output of 4 valves + 180W power, the Two Notes feature is powerful enough to be used with headphones or directly through a DI. Although there is no noise reduction, the quality of the distortion is good, and even at high gain, the graininess is clear, which is also an attractive feature.

The Kraken is the heaviest model in the Victory lineup, and as its name suggests, it produces a roaring sound like a "deep sea monster." Channel 1 is surprisingly capable of producing clean tones, and if you turn up the gain, it can become a hard 70's-style overdrive.

On the other hand, Channel 2 is a modern metal distortion, good at thick lead tones with tight bass and plenty of sustain. It can also produce low riffs on 7-string guitars clearly without being buried, so it has been highly praised by Djenty professional guitarists. At the same time, it is easy to use and is a popular model as a high-gain amp for professional use.

Positive reviews

The aggressive distortion of the red channel is very sharp, and is very popular with metal users who say, "The sharpness and power of the mute are irresistible." The green channel can also cover clean sounds depending on the gain, and when set to crunch, it has the flexibility to produce a classic Marshall-style rock sound.
Some have commented that "the touch response is excellent, and the expression changes depending on the strength of your picking." It is highly rated for its high gain, dynamics that are not crushed, and the expressiveness of lead and chord playing.
Its robust construction and reliability are also well-known, and it is popular among professionals and amateurs alike, with people saying that it is stable even after long periods of heavy use and can be used safely as a portable main amplifier for live performances.

Negative reviews

Some users say that the sound feels a little flat immediately after buying a new product, and that the gain is not as high as they expected. However, some users say that after using it for a while and the vacuum tubes have warmed up sufficiently, the sound becomes surprisingly different (the so-called aging effect). It is best to take your time and fine-tune the settings at first.
Although the price is a little high, many users are convinced that it is "well worth it." In fact, there are opinions such as "The sound quality is comparable to high-end amplifiers that cost twice as much" and "In fact, I no longer need multiple expensive pieces of equipment," and it seems that the satisfaction is worth the investment.

Victory Amps / V4 The Kraken

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Product Features

The V1 preamp specially designed for modern high gain
The bass is tight and the riffs stand out clearly.
It responds sharply to picking and is clear even when playing fast notes.
There is some noise, but it is within the acceptable range.
Perfect for connecting an IR loader or amplifier return

Victory V1 The Kraken is a preamp pedal for modern metal guitarists who play 7-string to drop C guitars. It has a high level of sharpness in picking mutes, clarity in riffs, and clarity in solos. You can get a "proper high-gain amp feel" even in a home modeler environment. If you push it with a TS pedal, it can also produce Meshuggah-like sounds.

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