BOSS VE – Vocal Harmonist Pedal Review | Guitar Interactive Magazine

Real-time vocal harmonies and high-quality effects in an affordable, easy-to-operate pedal Combining sophisticated sound with simple operation, the VE-2 Vocal Harmonist delivers a complete effects solution for all singers, particularly those that perform with guitar. The VE-2 magically creates beautiful harmonized vocals that follow your singing, with pitch that automatically tracks the chords played on a connected guitar, a preset key, or a combination of the two. Solo singers can create harmonies by manually setting the song key with a dedicated panel knob Hybrid mode creates harmonies based on both guitar chord input and the manual key setting, perfect for songs where the guitar part transitions between rhythm and lead playing 24 harmony types to choose from (12 one- and two-voice harmonies plus variations that provide even fuller sounds) Friendly user interface that’s simple to use, even for vocalists not familiar with using effects Easily dial up reverb and delay effects with a si… read more

The advanced VE-500 Vocal Performer provides everything you need to achieve impressive vocal harmonies and effects on stage, and all in streamlined stompbox that integrates seamlessly with the regular guitar effects on your pedalboard. Automatic vocal harmony/pitch correction powered by newly enhanced BOSS algorithms for natural sound with smooth tracking Class-leading sound quality and high-powered BOSS DSP engine for processing vocals with up to nine effects at once Extensive selection of effects specially tuned for vocals; Enhance section for shaping core tone, plus reverb, delay, modulation, distortion, EQ, filter, and many other types for further processing Versatile and creative vocoder effect for generating electronic voice and talk box sounds based on guitar input Flexible effect routing options for processing live and harmonized vocals together or separately Dedicated looper Guitar input for harmony, pitch, and vocoder processing; Thru output for sending unprocessed signal to … read more

Tune your guitar or bass on stage with the TU-3, successor of the BOSS TU-2, the world’s top-selling stage tuner. Housed in a tank-tough BOSS stompbox body, the TU-3 features a smooth 21-segment LED meter with a High-Brightness mode that cuts through the harshest outdoor glare. 21-segment LED meter with brightness control. Accurate to +/- one cent. Accu-Pitch Sign function provides visual verification when tuning is complete. Chromatic and Guitar/Bass mode (tune by string number, with support for 7-string guitars and 6-string basses). Flat tuning is supported with Guitar Flat mode, which allows for “drop” tunings up to six semitones below standard pitch. Tuner automatically mutes when the tuner is on. Supplies power for up to seven BOSS compact effect pedals. BOSS five-year warranty.

HIGH SENSITIVITY CONTROL: Three effect knobs and one switch provide accurate adjustments for precise pitch shifting and detune settings on your guitar for versatile DETUNE MODE: Offers pitch shifting from -25 to +25 cents allowing musicians to create for customized and unique sound textures easily POLYPHONIC PITCH SHIFTING: Up mode generates precise polyphonic voices adding depth and richness to electric or acoustic guitar tones instantly CHORUS LIKE EFFECT: Blends shifted pitch with original signal to create a beautiful space feeling enhancing overall musical performance quality ZINC ALLOY BUILD: Compact blue pedal measures 95x45x53mm featuring a long lasting metal shell designed for

Ahead of its time when it debuted in 1982, the VB-2 Vibrato has been rediscovered by modern players looking to create unique guitar textures with stompbox effects . Thanks to its expressive, one-of-a-kind sound, this rare pedal has gone on to become one of the most valuable BOSS effects in the vintage market. Using all-analog circuitry, the VB-2W authentically reproduces the true pitch-shifted vibrato of the original pedal, and also adds an innovative new vibrato mode and real-time control function for enhanced expression. Custom mode features a totally new vibrato sound with unique filter wave. Standard mode provides a true reproduction of the vintage VB-2 Vibrato sound. All-analog circuit with BBD (bucket brigade) vibrato line. Rise Time knob to control the initial onset of the vibrato effect. Unlatch mode activates the effect only while pressing the pedal, ideal for adding vibrato to specific notes and chords. Bypass mode takes the BBD out of the signal path to eliminate latency whe… read more