TC Helicon VoiceTone X1 Megaphone and Distortion Vocal Processor

£88.80

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This is a real tasty distortion. A solid distortion and filter it stands out amongst other Guitar Pedals on the menu. TC Helicon make great Guitar Pedals, so If you like distortion then this TC Helicon VoiceTone X1 Megaphone and Distortion Vocal Processor is the perfect distortion to order in. Read More details Below.


Description

This is a real tasty distortion. A solid distortion and filter that stands out amongst other Guitar Pedals on the menu. TC Helicon make great Guitar Pedals, so If you like distortion, then a TC Helicon VoiceTone X1 Megaphone and Distortion Vocal Processor is the perfect distortion to order in. The TC Helicon VoiceTone X1 is a megaphone and distortion vocal processor that dramatically affects your voice at the push of a button. Offering a simple intuitive operation it provides filter and drive controls for shaping your sound. The VoiceTone X1 features phone distortion and amp presets with a total of 8 intense styles. Featuring a rugged design the VoiceTone X1 can handle the heavy use on stage. Easily create crackling megaphone and amplified vocal distortion effects with this easy-to-use 3-knob operation stompbox.

Brand

TC Helicon

TC Helicon specialises in vocal processing gear designed to make singers sound polished, powerful, and performance-ready. From compact stompboxes to full vocal processors, their units offer studio-style effects such as harmony, reverb, delay, pitch correction, and tone shaping — all built for live use and simple control on stage.

Choose TC Helicon when vocals need to sit confidently in the mix. Whether you’re adding subtle enhancement, layered harmonies, or creative vocal textures, their gear helps deliver clarity, consistency, and professional results wherever you perform.

Category

TC Helicon

Tags

Distortion

Distortion pedals take your clean guitar signal and transform it into something bigger, bolder, and full of attitude. By clipping the waveform, they add sustain, bite, and aggression, creating that thick, compressed tone that’s powered rock music for decades. From the growling crunch of classic hard rock to the tight, saturated roar of modern metal, distortion is all about energy and presence. It gives every note weight and authority, pushing your amp to its limits and beyond.

There are countless flavours of distortion, each with its own texture and edge. Some sound smooth and creamy, others raw and gnarly like tearing fabric. It’s the sonic equivalent of turning up the heat until the sound cooks — rich, sizzling, and perfectly seasoned to taste. Whether used for rhythm muscle or soaring leads, a good distortion pedal doesn’t just add volume; it adds personality, grit, and that unmistakable sense of power under your fingers.

Filter

A filter pedal shapes your tone by emphasising or cutting specific frequencies, letting you sculpt everything from subtle tonal shifts to bold, sweeping textures. Unlike traditional wah or envelope effects, filters can be static or controlled in different ways, giving you focused control over how bright, dark, sharp, or resonant your sound becomes.

Use a filter to tighten the low end, tame harsh highs, or create synth-like sweeps and rhythmic movement. Whether you’re refining your core tone or pushing into experimental territory, a filter pedal gives you precise control over the flavour of your sound.

Guitar Effects Pedals

Guitar Pedals

Your pedal is like a signature dish for your sound — a flavour-packed creation that transforms the bland ingredients of your guitar into something unforgettable. Each one adds its own seasoning, texture, and heat, turning a simple meal into a feast of tone.

These tasty little boxes sit in a row, like plates on a buffet, letting you mix and match flavours as you play. With one tap of your foot, you can swap sweet for spicy, subtle for smoky, and serve up something completely new. From the comfort food of warm overdrive to the fiery kick of fuzz, from smooth jazz sauce to heavy-metal spice, pedals give players a full menu of options to express their taste.  And just like with food, once you’ve tried one dish, you’ll want to sample them all.

Collecting, trading, and discovering new flavours soon becomes part of the joy of being a tone-loving gourmet geek with a guitar.