The Behringer UT100 is a Behringer tremolo pedal, currently around $39.99. Close alternatives include the FTelettronica Naked Lunch and the CNZ Audio VTR-20. It pairs well with the Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head and the Synergy SL2 Module.
Behringer UT100
Behringer · pedal
The Behringer UT100 Ultra Tremolo is a tremolo effects pedal providing classic volume-modulation tremolo effects. Controls include Rate and Depth for basic tremolo parameter adjustment. LED indicator for effect status. True bypass. 9V battery or DC power. Part of Behringer effects range providing classic tremolo to guitarists at entry-level price points. Designed to deliver the traditional volume-modulation tremolo found in classic vintage amplifiers in compact pedalboard format.
What stands out
“Part of Behringer effects range providing classic tremolo to guitarists at entry-level price points”
— from the listing
“True bypass”
— from the listing
“Designed to deliver the traditional volume-modulation tremolo found in classic vintage amplifiers in compact pedalboard format”
— from the listing
“The Behringer UT100 Ultra Tremolo is a tremolo effects pedal providing classic volume-modulation tremolo effects”
— from the listing
“Standout weakness: limits the creative range compared to more capable tremolo pedals”
— from the community notes
Trade-offs
“Signal-chain interaction: traditionally placed after drive effects and before reverb; at lower Depth produces subtle pulse on clean tones”
— from the community notes
- tremolo
- bypass
- simple
- modulation
- vintage
- clean
- reliable
- subtle
Good for
- Busking
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Behringer UT100 is commonly used in
- Rock
- Country
- Indie
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Electronic
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Americana
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Behringer UT100
Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head
Orange
18% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)
Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head's own full character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module goes after Behringer UT100 in the chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt after Behringer UT100
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H after Behringer UT100
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Friedman BE-Mini Head goes after Behringer UT100 in the chain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 goes after Behringer UT100 in the chain
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone 2202H goes after Behringer UT100 in the chain
Egnater Tourmaster Combo 4212
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Egnater Tourmaster Combo 4212 after Behringer UT100
Pedals that stack with the Behringer UT100
JHS Smiley
JHS Pedals
20% matchJHS Smiley's own fuzzy character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz
Wren And Cuff
19% matchWhat Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Malekko Electro-Harmonix Memory Toy Analog Delay
Electro-Harmonix
7% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Malekko Electro-Harmonix Memory Toy Analog Delay after Behringer UT100 in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Behringer UT100 — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Strymon BigSky
Strymon
7% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put Strymon BigSky after Behringer UT100 in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Behringer UT100 — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 goes in front of Behringer UT100 in the chain
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchPut Warm Audio Jet Phaser after Behringer UT100: modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set
Death By Audio Destruction
Death By Audio
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Death By Audio Destruction in front of Behringer UT100
Subdecay F-Bomb
Subdecay
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Subdecay F-Bomb in front of Behringer UT100
Cheaper alternatives
Behringer UT300
Behringer
74% similarityShared character: led indicator, true bypass, tremolo
Danelectro Cool Cat Tremolo
Danelectro
65% similarityShared character: tremolo, modulation, simple
TC Electronic Choka Tremolo
TC Electronic
60% similarityShared character: tremolo, modulation, subtle
Boutique & premium upgrades
Blaxx BX-Tremolo
Blaxx
73% similarityShared character: true bypass, tremolo, modulation
Cordovox TR-8
Cordovox
66% similarityShared character: true bypass, tremolo, modulation
Effects Bakery Uguisu Bread Tremolo
Effects Bakery
64% similarityShared character: tremolo, modulation, simple
EarthQuaker Devices Night Wire V2
EarthQuaker Devices
62% similarityShared character: true bypass, tremolo, subtle
MXR Tremolo M305
MXR
57% similarityShared character: tremolo, modulation, subtle
JHS Tidewater Tremolo
JHS Pedals
57% similarityShared character: led indicator, true bypass, tremolo
Similar charactersee all similar tone character →
FTelettronica Naked Lunch
Ftelettronica
61% similarityShared character: true bypass, tremolo, simple
CNZ Audio VTR-20
Cnz Audio
61% similarityShared character: true bypass, tremolo, simple
Walrus Audio Fundamental Series Tremolo
Walrus Audio
56% similarityShared character: tremolo
Walrus Audio Monument V2
Walrus Audio
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Wampler Latitude Tremolo
Wampler
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Electro-Harmonix Pulsar Variable Speed Tremolo
Electro-Harmonix
92% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the Behringer UT100 (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Behringer UT100?+
The closest matches in character are the FTelettronica Naked Lunch, the CNZ Audio VTR-20, the Walrus Audio Fundamental Series Tremolo. Budget picks: Behringer UT300, Danelectro Cool Cat Tremolo, TC Electronic Choka Tremolo. Boutique upgrades: Blaxx BX-Tremolo, Cordovox TR-8, Effects Bakery Uguisu Bread Tremolo.
What pairs well with the Behringer UT100?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head, Synergy SL2 Module, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt — Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head's own full character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the Behringer UT100 cost?+
Around $39.99 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).