Harley Benton DNAfx GiT Pro

I was going to buy the smaller version, when i saw this "Pro" variant had just released. I assumed it would be a bigger and better version.

I'm disappointed in the handling/interface of the product. The software that i found here on Thomann (but not Harley Bentons own page), is not working at all (crashes on start). And working with the product using the display is not great. There's no preset overview, so flipping to a desired preset can take ages (All presets + their variants). The physical knobs for tuning the virtual knobs are hard to control, a little to fast and you increase the value 50%, too slow and it takes ages.

The sound is really good IMO, this is my first multi effect pedal and I've only used Guitar Rig before, but i much prefer the physical control and sound of this already.

I have owned a few different modellers over the years from a POD to a Helix LT. I currently have a Headrush MX-5 so I bought this to see how it feels against that and if it can bring additional sounds to my recording.

First up, there is no printed manual and Thomann shipped this to me without a UK adaptor. They sent me an adaptor separately though after I contacted them.
The software can be downloaded at the bottom of the page.

Upon opening the box, the unit was a nice metal chassis and looked high quality. Good start.
It came with the PSU, EU plug, USB cable and nothing else.

Upon plugging it in, it started faster than any modeller that I've owned in recent years.

I tested it using professional studio headphones and also a Headrush FRFR108 speaker. Both gave excellent sound reproduction.

The Good
- Simple to use (changing parameters)
- Great clean sounds
- Excellent auto-wah
- Excellent inputs/outputs
- Good desktop software

The Bad
- All the distortions and overdrives sound very similar.
- Pain to navigate the banks of presets
- Not an ASIO interface so you need to install ASIO4ALL
- Expression pedal seems to not have an accurate sweep, even when calibrated. Feels like when the heel is down and you go toe down, nothing happens until about the half way point then the sweep is too sensitive.

I'm returning mine as it just isn't good enough to warrant me keeping it. Shame Thomann now charge for return shipping :/