Valeton GP-5

In theory this item looks like an ideal backup solution or quick studio toy. The form factor is really appealing - you could definitely use this in a variety of roles.
But one thing I found disappointing is the basic and the most important one: amp sounds. Most overdriven or high gain amps sound similar, and harsh. Addition of overdrive pedal in front of the amp most definitely does not behave as a real world tube screamer (for example) would behave. And the worst flaw of them all: it is not possible to use any high(er) gain sounds without the noise gate, and the noise gate creates awful digital artifacts and does not feel as an amp at all. This is a disqualifying factor for me.

I think YouTube had me expecting too much.

I bought this hoping it would serve as a compact multi-FX on a small pedalboard for a band I gig with, and also as an IR loader for fly gigs or acoustic sets (I’m not a fan of the piezo sound).

The amps and cabs are fine—some of them are actually pretty cool—but overall they feel a bit underwhelming for clean and edge-of-breakup tones.

The reverb, though, is the real disappointment. I just wanted a usable spring setting, but it’s honestly terrible.

There are some interesting distortion options, but overall I’m left feeling underwhelmed.