Vox VFS2From real comments

Name: Vox VFS2
Rating: 2.8 (12 reviews)

Verdict distilled from 12 mentions across 9 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment33%

PROS 33%

CONS 67%

Rank based on 12 mentions across 9 aspects

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Buy this if...

You own a Vox amp model confirmed compatible with the VFS2 (like AC30)
You just want simple reverb and tremolo on/off control
You value a detachable footswitch cable

What users love

Solid build quality0 mentions

Widely praised

Detachable lead0 mentions

Widely praised

Effective reverb and tremolo control0 mentions

Widely praised

Works with AC15 overdrive channel0 mentions

Generally positive

Skip this if...

You expect the footswitch to switch overdrive/clean channels
You're unsure if your specific Vox amp model supports it
You need guaranteed reliability without setup troubleshooting

What users complain about

Compatibility confusion across amp models0 mentions

Frequently criticized

No channel/overdrive switching0 mentions

Generally negative

Unclear setup requirements0 mentions

Mildly negative

Reported tremolo malfunction0 mentions

Frequently criticized

Limited functionality on some amps0 mentions

Generally negative

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Vox VFS2

Detachable leadEffective reverb and tremolo controlSolid build qualityCompatibility confusion across amp modelsNo channel/overdrive switchingUnclear setup requirements

Vox VFS2

Detachable lead

Effective reverb and tremolo control

Solid build quality

Compatibility confusion across amp models

No channel/overdrive switching

Unclear setup requirements

Pedal friendly
1. Roland JC-22arrow_upward9
2. Orange OR15arrow_upward8
3. Friedman Little Sisterarrow_upward5
Versatile tone
1. Orange OR15arrow_upward10
2. Friedman Little Sisterarrow_upward8
Lightweight
1. Roland Blues Cube Artistarrow_upward8
2. TC Electronic BH250arrow_upward3
3. Orange OR15arrow_upward2
Great cleans
1. Friedman Little Sisterarrow_upward6
2. Mesa Boogie Badlanderarrow_upward5
Build quality
1. Mesa Boogie Badlanderarrow_upward6
2. Friedman Little Sisterarrow_upward4
Expensive
1. Friedman Little Sisterarrow_downward2
2. Friedman BE-100 Deluxearrow_downward3
3. Mesa Boogie Badlanderarrow_downward5

Overall Impression

Build quality earns praise from satisfied owners. Commenters who got the VFS2 working describe it positively, calling it a well-made pedal and noting they've been happy with theirs. One user specifically liked that it has a detachable lead, a practical touch for a footswitch that gets stepped on and moved around. These comments suggest the unit feels solid in daily use once properly connected to a supported amp.

Compatibility confusion is a recurring theme. Multiple users struggled to get the VFS2 working with specific amps, including the Valvetronix VT20 where pressing the switches produced no effect at all, and questions about whether it works with the AC15C1. Another owner found it only activated the overdrive channel numbered 1 on an AC15. This pattern suggests compatibility isn't always straightforward across the Vox amp lineup.

Functionality is limited to reverb and tremolo, not channel switching. Several commenters asked whether the footswitch could also flip an amp from clean to overdriven tone, since a demo video showed that transition happening. The responses clarify that the VFS2 is built to toggle reverb and tremolo only, not amplifier channels, which appears to be a source of misunderstanding among prospective buyers expecting broader control from the pedal.

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check_circleSolid build quality

1 mentions

Widely praised

Users who successfully use the VFS2 describe it as a well-made pedal they've been happy with. This positive build impression comes from hands-on daily use rather than just appearance.

@incubism

Nice one mate, yeah it's a well made pedal.\nI've been happy with mine.

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May 9, 2012

cableDetachable lead

1 mentions

Widely praised

One owner specifically highlights the detachable cable as a nice feature, making the footswitch easier to store or replace the cable if damaged.

@intheblues

Thanks mate. They are really good. I like the fact it has a detachable lead as well. :)

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May 9, 2012

tuneEffective reverb and tremolo control

1 mentions

Widely praised

For its core intended purpose, users confirm the footswitch does let them engage reverb and tremolo effects on compatible amps, matching its basic design goal.

@thisusernameisclever

right at the end of the video u switch from a cleanish to an overdriven tone. i have this channel switch but all i can do is turn reverb and tremolo on, which u obviously showed. do u have another stomp box or something?

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December 27, 2011

powerWorks with AC15 overdrive channel

1 mentions

Generally positive

At least one user got the VFS2A functioning with an AC15 amp, though noting it only worked for channel number 1 of the overdrive circuit.

@LuisGerardoRojasSolorioLH

I just got the VFS2A with an AC15 and it only works for the Overdrive channels with number 1.

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February 2, 2014

warningCompatibility confusion across amp models

2 mentions

Frequently criticized

Several users report trouble getting the footswitch to function with specific amps, including a Valvetronix VT20 where the switches did nothing at all, and open questions about AC15C1 compatibility. This suggests the pedal isn't universally plug-and-play across the Vox amp range.

@lucaferrer2990

Does this pedal work for activating tremolo and reverb on a VOX AC15C1? thanks

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December 22, 2019

@MavAcDc

i got one of that but i can't make it work, i have a vox valtetronix vt 20, i connect my footswitch vfs2 to the rear panel and press the switches of the footswitch in channel mode and it doesn't make anything! help me please

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May 4, 2014

toggle_offNo channel/overdrive switching

2 mentions

Generally negative

Multiple commenters expected the footswitch to switch between clean and overdriven amp tones, similar to what they saw in a demo, but it only controls reverb and tremolo, leading to confusion about its actual capability.

@urveurvekusesurve

Nice demonstration! Can I use the foot switch to turn on the overdrive of the amp? To go from nice and clean to dirty and gainy?

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September 27, 2016

@thisusernameisclever

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December 27, 2011

help_outlineUnclear setup requirements

2 mentions

Mildly negative

Users had basic questions about what cable type is needed (TRS/stereo vs regular jack) and whether the footswitch is included with the amp or must be purchased separately, suggesting unclear documentation or packaging information.

@martinchristensen5527

Does it need a TRS or Stereo cable? or just a regular jack? cheers

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November 14, 2016

@willywillymac

Nice review. Does the VFS2A comes with the vox amp or you gotta buy it separately?

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November 29, 2013

errorReported tremolo malfunction

1 mentions

Frequently criticized

One user found the tremolo light wouldn't illuminate and the tremolo system didn't work at all when the pedal was unplugged, unsure if the issue was the amp's valve or the pedal itself.

@MrMrJameskeegan

silly question i have this pedal but the tremelo wont light up on the pedal, and the tremelo system doesnt work at all when the pedal isnt plugged in is this the valve or the pedal thats broken

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April 18, 2020

blockLimited functionality on some amps

1 mentions

Generally negative

On an AC15, the footswitch only worked for the overdrive channel numbered 1, indicating inconsistent or partial functionality depending on the amp model paired with it.

@LuisGerardoRojasSolorioLH

I just got the VFS2A with an AC15 and it only works for the Overdrive channels with number 1.

smart_display

February 2, 2014

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Pedal friendly

Versatile tone

Lightweight

Great cleans

Build quality

Expensive

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