BOSS Vocal Harmonist Effects Processor Stompbox Guitar Pedal (VE-2)

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You don’t have to rely on a sound engineer anymore to make your vocals sound great—everything you need is included in the VE-2. The Echo section provides high-quality reverb, delay, or a mix of both, all intuitively adjustable with a dedicated knob. Pressing the Enhance button once evens out your vocals for a more refined, studio-type sound, while a second press adds in some subtle pitch correction for stable harmony. The XLR input accepts a variety of professional microphone types, including studio-level condenser mics that require phantom power to operate. Phantom power is even available when the VE-2 is operated on batteries, letting you use these high-quality mic types everywhere you perform. Connect to Your PC and Record Your Vocals Bottom Line: This vocal harmonizer is equipped with harmony features as well as all the additional effects you’ll need as a singer or solo artist. It comes with all the latest technology and gives you value for your money. If you decide to buy the VoiceTone Harmony-G XT, it will be your go-to for everything vocal and guitar. It’s pretty easy to use and anyone can get the hang of it in no time. Long term, you won’t have to upgrade to make up for any lost features, it’s got it all. The VE-2 vocal harmonist multi-effects processor combines sophisticated sound with simple operations to deliver complete effects solutions for all singers, especially those using a guitar. These include reverb/delay, while adjusting the pitch in real-time. You don’t have to rely on a sound engineer anymore to make your vocals sound great—everything you need is included in the VE-2. The Echo section provides high-quality reverb, delay, or a mix of both, all intuitively adjustable with a dedicated knob. Pressing the Enhance button once evens out your vocals for a more refined, studio-type sound, while a second press adds in some subtle pitch correction for stable harmony. The XLR input accepts a variety of professional microphone types, including studio-level condenser mics that require phantom power to operate. Phantom power is even available when the VE-2 is operated on batteries, letting you use these high-quality mic types everywhere you perform. As you can see, the unit has a large footswitch, which controls whether or not the pedal is engaged or bypassed.

Who Is This Best Suited For: Professional singers who take their vocals seriously and are looking to invest in a one-time vocal effects processor that boasts a ton of high-end harmony features. This is for those who are looking for a complete vocal solution and songwriting tool, this is not a basic or simple vocal harmonizer. Enhance function automatically controls dynamics and lets you apply subtle pitch correction as you sing

Most vocal harmonizer pedals and vocal effects processors come with basic effects like reverb and delay. This is especially important to have when you are performing live. You want to have only one pedal for efficiency and to have a good mix you will almost always need a little bit of reverb and delay to spice up your vocals. Usually, the manufacturer’s signature reverb and delay pedal sounds are included in the harmonizer, so that’s a big plus to save some space and be more efficient on stage! What makes the VE-2 stand out is superior reverb/delay and an enhancer with real-time pitch correction. User interface and Controls: For me personally, the user interface and layout is a priority in any vocal harmonizer or processor that I buy. I need to be able to have a simple and easy experience navigating and controlling all the features and knobs. If it’s overly complicated and doesn’t have a user-friendly interface, it’s really easy to get lost and confused and you end up not getting the most out of your vocal harmonizer. If you have a lot of presets and different harmony effects for different songs in your set, you should consider a harmonizer with an easy layout.

Recording singing and real-time harmonies without sound enhancement can be difficult, requiring a complex setup with multiple devices.My Review: The Boss VE-2 is a smart choice for musicians and singers who play the guitar. This vocal harmonizer comes with a whopping 24 types of harmonies to choose from (12 modes), making this every singer’s holy grail if you’re looking for a complete harmony solution that will take your live performance to places you couldn’t have dreamed of. The Boss VE-20 has various effects – distortion and pitch, vocal harmony, and loops to strobe, making it suitable for both experimenting and gigs. Additionally, If you’re playing the guitar, you should make sure you have a “stompbox” pedal which you can easily control with your foot. Even if you don’t play an instrument, you should think about how much you want to be moving on stage and see which vocal harmonizer won’t be too distracting and gives you that flexibility. The VE-2 has various harmonic configurations (a total of 24 variations) to cover anything in a song, which is nice because it provides a fun list of possibilities. Select a key you’re singing in and it’ll generate harmonies based on that key. I don’t technically classify the Roland VT-4 as a pedal. Instead, it’s more a full-effects station featuring pitch control, harmony options, and many other vocal effects. It is generally suited for an at-home studio.

Bottom Line: The VT-4 is not just another basic harmonizer, it’s got everything going for it. You won’t need any other vocal effects processor if you decide to buy this one. It’s perfect for the stage, it adds an edge to your performance but is also great to use as a songwriting tool. The creativity this vocal harmonizer sparks is like no other, so expect to write your best songs using it! Overall, I highly recommend this vocal harmonizer but if you’re looking for something that offers simple harmonies and basic add-ons, you might find a more suitable one. Guitar-in (also known as TRS input) and thru (output): The output is a great option if you want to relay the guitar signal to a different terminal, such as an amplifier after the VE-2 has analyzed the guitar signal’s key.The VT-4 is super hands-on, which can be either a great thing or a complete distraction based on your live performance style. It gives you full control of effects and faders which can help you develop your own unique sound based on your settings. Nonetheless, it’s a great harmonizer and doesn’t require anything other than your singing. There are so many possibilities with this model that lets you experiment and shine as a performer. You can activate the Auto Harmonist Mode by connecting your guitar, or select a key to generate perfect harmonies or use a combination both. This harmonizer creates rich harmonies that give vocals the fulness and depth they need, and all with an easy to use interface. If an item can not be repaired, a similar alternative product or cash discount (as defined in this policy) will be offered However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers.

Bottom Line: If you are someone looking for a simple vocal harmonizer that’s also budget-friendly with harmonies that sound so good, then the TC Helicon VoiceTone H1 is the one for you. Straight forward and to the point in every single way, doesn’t take up any space and will look good next to your guitar pedals. The rugged design lets you take it anywhere and is sure to last you a lifetime. Overall, I would say that this is easily one of the best vocal harmonizers out there for the money. Collection and delivery costs are included for the first 2 years in the event of an item becoming faulty Inputs and Outputs: For the average singer who’s looking to buy a vocal harmonizer, a normal XLR connection should suffice, but if you play an instrument or have a band playing with you then you’d need inputs/outputs that would give you the flexibility of connecting any instrument. Also if you need to use a different pre-amp or would need additional channels, I’d recommend that you think about your live setup and the equipment you have on stage and make sure the vocal harmonizer you decide on has inputs/outputs that are compatible.Gender Shifting: If you want a vocal harmonizer that creates harmonies that suit your voice perfectly, you need to pay attention to how effective it is with gender shifting. Gender shifting is the harmonizer’s ability to shift to a feminine or masculine tone of voice. The gender shifting or “pitch shifting” is also a cool feature to have if you want your voice to sound deep or high, depending on your performance. This is a feature that you should keep in mind because it can make or break your live performance! Don’t worry it’s not one of those complicated processors that will take you so much time to learn, it’s pretty easy to use and comes with a ton of presets that let you explore all different styles without any pre-programming or music theory knowledge. Rated as one of the best vocal harmonizer pedals in 2021, it promises to produce lovely harmonized vocal solutions, particularly for vocalists who perform with a guitar, to create enhanced, studio-quality sound. Bottom Line: This is a higher-end option, so if you want to invest then you’ll find all you need in this one device. I would highly recommend it, however, in comparison to other vocal harmonizers in the market, I still find it quite expensive. You can still get the same features and effects in a vocal harmonizer/vocal effects processor with half the price, but that’s completely up to you! Another nice feature of the unit is it’s ‘Memory’ function, which in turn allows for vocalists to save up to three different memory presets, ideal if you have a few favorite settings that you use.