The top of the unit has the controls, which include two pedals -- left for ON/OFF and loop recording (hold for 2 seconds), and the right for harmony bypass and preset selection (hold for more than 2 seconds to scroll through the presets). Trevor Curwen has played guitar for several decades – he's also mimed it on the UK's Top of the Pops.

In addition to its harmony and pitch-correction tools, the VE-20 offers a colourful and expressive collection of special effects, including Electric (made famous by artists such as Cher and Black-Eyed Peas), Robot, Strobe (rotary), Distortion, Chorus, and Reverb. Nominal Input Level INPUT: -40 dBu (Mic Sens = 40) Input Impedance INPUT: 4 k ohms Nominal Output Level OUTPUT: -40 dBu, PHONES/LINE: -25 dBu Output Impedance OUTPUT: 600 ohms, PHONES/LINE: 66 ohms Memory Sound: 30 (Preset) + 50 (User) Phrase Loop Mono 38 sec.

Battery or AC Power:** The VE-20 can be powered either by batteries, making it suitable for on-the-go performances, or by an AC adapter for extended use in studio or stage setups. Equipboard may receive compensation for purchases made at participating retailers linked on this site.

Compared to the one I was using the Boss VE2 which I bought again due to it being lighter it has presets which the VE2 dosen't have.You can toggle the harmony on and off fine, but when you get to the end of the number and want to talk to your audience without sounding like you're at the other end of a cavern, there's no way I can see to switch the delay off without selecting a different patch (see above). They are most famous for their guitar effects, which perform as advertised, are very sturdy, and are backed by a great warranty. Boss has come up with a pedal that really does have some of the most advanced vocal sounds on the market with the Boss VE20. A community for hobbyists, professional musicians, and enthusiasts to discuss music production-related topics, ask questions, collaborate, and share tips and tricks. Much of his working life, though, has been spent behind the mixing desk, during which time he has built up a solid collection of the guitars, amps and pedals needed to cover just about any studio session.

Now singers can enjoy Boss Pedals that guitarists normally have to themselves and the Boss VE-20 Vocal Performer does it brilliantly. Credit is provided by Novuna Personal Finance, a trading style of Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. You have the tried and true Boss sound that you have come to expect with some added custom features not available on the original models.This little gem has been sitting there under-used for a couple of years, and now has a “sax” channel that I’m really enjoying. This pedal offer creative possibilities for vocalists and may be particularly suited to solo acts that want to add a little interest to their music or just present a bigger sound to their audience. There are rudimentary effects built into my mixers, but it often takes a little more to church up people’s voices so that sober people’s ears don’t burn too badly. while others help us to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. By the way, there is 48V DC phantom power for the XLR, in case you plan to use a condenser microphone.