There is a knob that allows the user to quickly scroll through the presets to find one that they like, and their names who up on the amber-backlit LCD display. Not all effects need to be noticed and the VE-20 has what you need to bring your voice to the next level. There is less definition with distortion as there are more overtones created because of the hard clipping. Sing, record, loop, and overdub with the onboard Phrase Looper, inherited from BOSS’s popular RE-20XL Loop Station.

An amazing piece of kit with unlimited features including harmonies, stereo effects and a loop pedal. Our site uses high-level SSL encryption technology, the most advanced security software currently available for online transactions. I mentioned presets, and there are a total of 80 preset spots on the VE-20 including 30 factory-assigned presets and 50 spaces for the user to make their own. In addition, we have a library of Owner’s Manuals and Support Documents that you can download and reference.

The VE-20 takes the familiar BOSS twin-pedal form as seen in the RE-20 Space Echo and the RC-20XL Loop Station. There was no added noise or coloration other than what was asked for, and the vocals were as clear as a bell.

Subscribe to the BOSS Newsletter to get the latest articles, videos, and news about your favorite BOSS products. I haven't used it live as yet but if all you need is harmony plus maybe a bit of chorus and effects it'll do the job out the box. You get 38 seconds of mono record time to loop and layer phrases, and you can do it all in real time onstage. 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. These effects has been difficult for vocalists to have control of, but now the VE-20 offers incredible easy user interface to totally control your vocal sound.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. It's a very practical and easy to use processor - you just plug in a mic, dial up one of 30 presets and start singing.

Then, when you've made your selection, you have to hold this button down for two seconds to confirm it. I think this unit needs a lot of time spent exploring the different sounds available, so be prepared to put that time in, but it is absolutely the perfect pedal for Voice and instrument harmonizing and enhancement. The new, easy-to-use VE-20 has been designed from the ground up for singers, featuring some of the finest vocal-effects technology on the market. I'm using it to enhance my tenor sax playing, mainly using the Double Voice tool, which is bolstering the sax sound. Now singers can enjoy Boss Pedals that guitarists normally have to themselves and the Boss VE-20 Vocal Performer does it brilliantly.Harmony, double-track, dynamics, reverb, delay, real-pitch correctional tools, a looper, and even phantom power to plug in your favorite condenser microphone is all included in the VE-20. I’ve got custom artwork on these from Half Sumo Collective… I hope you guys dig them as much as I do. Phrase Looper:** The built-in phrase looper enables you to loop and layer your vocals, creating harmonies and textures on the fly.

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. HOWEVER, the Boss VE20 is far more substantially built and gives both better sound quality and better overall control of the effects provided. My fave effects are the octave below, chorus, double/ three/ six voices and a couple of the harmonizers. There’s no need for programming, and you don’t need to input notes from a keyboard as you do with a Vocoder — simply sing and let the VE-20 do the rest! 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).while others help us to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. The new incredibly easy-to-use Boss VE-20 has been designed for singers, featuring some of the finest vocal-effects technology in the world today. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.