Harley Benton DNAfx GiT

I was incredibly surprised when I first found this pedal, at how cheap it is. The controles do take some getting used to, but once you remember what everything does its a fairly streamlined process.

It has surpluss different amps, so theres almost certainly one that will work for you. You can use up to 9 different effects on each preset, and each effect type (reverb, delay, etc) also have several different variations. You can configure the settings of each effect precisely to your liking.

I also love how I can configure the expression pedal to do whatever I would like. Change the gain level on the amplifier, adjust the rate on my reverb, crank the mix on my wah, are just some examples. Each preset can have its own expression pedal setting. (Note, I recommend you calibrate the exp pedal when you first get it, as I had great trouble at first - the min and max were calibrated fine, but the press toggle was not so matter how hard I pressed, nothing happened).

I was greatly surprised when I first downloaded the software. It works flawlessly, and makes it incredibly easy to create and modify presets. I also love how when I visit a menu through the software or change a parameter such as gain level, the screen on the pedal also adjusts accordingly, and vice versa. I can even watch live the settings update as I press the exp pedal.

I was worried with the price at how good the sound quality would be, but I cannot fault it at all. Sounds exactly like a normal amp.

The rhythm beats provided are fairly standard. There are many to choose from and you can manually input a tempo, or tap one. The metronone works the same, and is a handy feature.

The looper and the tuner also work perfectly as described. I use the tuner as a mute toggle switch, although you can bypass the mute if you like to hear your guitar when tuning.

The pedal feels durable, and I expect (and hope!) it can survive being thrashed around for the next many years to come.

The only things I can criticize about the pedal is how it is difficult to move presets around. I was hoping I could simply drag one above another in software, but all I can do is delete, copy, and paste, so it takes a little more time than I would like. I also do wish it had a power toggle switch. Apart from that, absouletely flawless and 100% worth what I paid!

I was really surprised to find a multi effects pedal this good at this price. The amp/cab/pedal collection is simply superb. I would have loved to see a few more fender amps, but I'm not disappointed. Probably they can add it with a firmware update.

One very important thing that is missing is a power switch. I hate it that I have to disconnect the power to turn it off, considering the unit is a bit light and managing that with one hand is slightly challenging. But, now I've connected the setup to a power strip and turn the whole thing off.

Another small quirk though, it would be nice to have an audible or haptic click when turning the expression pedal on/off.

Overall, the build quality just blew my mind. I'm really starting to like HB as a brand. Might even consider getting one of their guitars. This thing is so small and light, that it can be stashed in my guitar case itself. Super convenient for transport. Great job Harley Benton!

The build quality is not bad and you get quite a few features for the money. It's often on discount too. The sound isn't going to blow you away, but it's quite useful for practice, especially if you need something portable.

Side note, your pedal might come with firmware v1.0.4, and the software for the pedal offered here on Thomann is the newer v1.0.5 which will not work with pedals that have the older v1.0.4 firmware. You can just go to official Harley Benton website to get software version 1.0.4 and it will then work. If you don't plan to connect it with your computer, you won't have these issues.

For my home use, the settings are more than enough. The factory presses were not to my liking. Nice tuner, which is clearly visible in the dark. It is very convenient that the tap button flashes to the beat, and you intuitively understand at what frequency the effects vibrate. It's nice that next to each group of effects there is a diode showing whether this effect is on. It is not very convenient to use in the looper mode (although this is a matter of habit), you have to press a lot of button combinations. But very long segments can be recorded, and that's cool! Very light and compact body. The electrical adapter is pulsed - most likely this can lead to unnecessary overtones (but this is also easy to change). Outcome: I'm happy!