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Boss VE-5 Owner's Manual

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Main Features

A wealth of vocal-use effects at your fingertips
• Comes with 30 different sounds geared specifically for vocals (up to 50 can be saved).
• The [FAVORITE SOUND] buttons let you quickly call up frequently used sounds.
• It's easy to access a diverse range of sounds—simply turn the knob!
Easy operation is ideal for live performance
• Mic stand holder allows easy attachment to your mic stand.
• Built-in mic lets you perform anytime, anywhere.
• The [HARMONY] button lets you add realtime harmony effects to your performance.
• "Phrase Loop function" lets you layer your voice to easily create looped performances.
Numerous high-quality effects
• "Reverb" and "Delay" add spaciousness and depth to your voice.
• "Double/Harmony" adds beautiful resonance and warmth to your voice.
• "Dynamics" makes the volume consistent, and "Pitch Correct" ensures accurate pitch.
• Use unique effects like "Distortion" or "Radio" to create distinctive performances.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (supplied on a separate sheet).
These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.
Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner's manual should
be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
* With the factory settings, the VE-5 will automatically
be switched off 10 hours after you stop playing or
operating the unit.
If you don't want the unit to turn off automatically, change
the "Auto Off" setting to "Off" as described on "Auto Off
Function" (p. 15).

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  • Page 1: Main Features

    Owner’s Manual * With the factory settings, the VE-5 will automatically be switched off 10 hours after you stop playing or operating the unit. If you don’t want the unit to turn off automatically, change the “Auto Off” setting to “Off” as described on “Auto Off Function”...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Editing (Menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 SETUP (Settings for the VE-5) ....

  • Page 3: Installing Batteries

    Installing Batteries Insert the included batteries (AA x 4) as shown in the diagram, being careful to observe the correct polarity. WARNING Notes Concerning Batteries • The life of the supplied batteries may be limited, since its Handle batteries carefully primary purpose was to enable testing.

  • Page 4: Easy Quick Guide

    When connecting via line output Headphones page If you want to connect the VE-5 via its line output to your mixer, connect a com- Connect stereo headphones mercially available Y-adaptor audio cable to the PHONES/LINE OUT jack. (sold separately) with a stereo mini-plug to the PHONES/LINE OUT jack.

  • Page 5: Sound List

    Turn the [SOUND] knob to switch between different BRIGHT ECHO sounds . On the VE-5, effect settings are organized as “sounds. ” You can apply the desired effect simply by selecting a sound. Turn to select Sound List Effect sounds for specific musical styles...

  • Page 6: Taking Advantage Of The

    Adjusting the volume of the harmony The VE-5 lets you layer a harmony part onto your own voice. Here’s how to adjust the volume of the harmony part. 1. Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to select “HrmLevel . ”...
  • Page 7 Advanced Techniques page 15 You can edit the VE-5’s parameters to adjust the sound in detail . Here we’ll explain some advanced techniques, starting from the factory-set sounds . For details on the procedure, refer to “Editing procedure in the menu” (p. 15).

  • Page 8: Using Phrase Loops

    Using Phrase Loops Easy Quick Guide You can use the [LOOP] button to layer sounds while carrying out recording and playback . By layering different melody lines you can simulate an a cappella chorus by yourself, or use voice percussion to add rhythm phrases to your performance . Record Loop Playback Overdub...

  • Page 9: Panel Descriptions

    In the top screen, this knob selects a sound. Edit the sound and make In the edit screens, this knob adjusts the value. overall settings for the VE-5. Cursor Buttons page Use these to switch between parameters or to move the cursor.

  • Page 10: Connections

    XLR OUT Jack This jack is for connecting an AC adaptor Connect this to your mixer or recorder. It provides a balanced output of (BOSS PSA series; sold separately). the VE-5’s sound. * Use only the specified AC * This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR) type jacks.

  • Page 11: Adjusting The Mic Input Sensitivity

    * If you’re performing at a live event where someone other than yourself is responsible for running the sound system, it’s a good idea to inform them that you intend to use an in-line effects processor (the VE-5) on your mic. This will allow them to make sure that necessary equipment such as connection cables are available, and will help the rehearsal and the actual performance go smoothly.

  • Page 12: Attaching The Ve-5 To A Mic Stand

    * After mounting the VE-5 on a mic stand, be sure to verify that it does not wobble. * Make sure to appropriately manage the cables connected to the VE-5 so as to prevent accidents, such as might be caused by someone tripping over them.

  • Page 13: Selecting Sounds

    What is a “sound”? On the VE-5, effect settings are organized as “sounds. ” You can store up to 50 sounds. When the VE-5 is shipped from the factory, numbers 01–30 contain thirty types of sounds suitable for vocals. You can instantly obtain an effect simply by selecting one of these sounds.

  • Page 14: Editing The Sound (Top Screen)

    (harmony and pitch Edit the value correction). Adjusting the Volume of the Harmony The VE-5 lets you layer a harmony part onto your HrmLevel own voice. Here’s how to adjust the volume of the 2. Press the [EXIT] button to return to harmony part.

  • Page 15: Editing (Menu)

    MIC (Settings for the Mic) * In SETUP, CTL PEDAL, PHRASE LOOP and MIC you can make overall (SYSTEM) settings that apply to the entire VE-5. Even if you switch sounds, these settings will not change. Here you can make settings for the mic.

  • Page 16: Low Frequency Cut

    Editing (Menu) Parameter Explanation Parameter Explanation Low Frequency Cut Negative (–) settings give the voice a more Gender masculine character, while positive (+) settings LowCut Turn this on if you want to cut the unwanted make the voice more feminine. low-frequency region.

  • Page 17: Delay

    Editing (Menu) HARMONY BUTTON (Setting of Parameter Explanation the [HARMONY] Button) Double Produces a double-tracking effect. If you’ve specified the key of your You can use the [HARMONY] song (p. 14), harmony that is suitable -1– +1 oct for that key will be added at the button to turn on/off effects Type interval you specify here.

  • Page 18: Naming/Copying A Sound

    Naming/Copying a Sound 4. Turn the [SOUND] knob to select the NAME (Naming Your Sound) copy-destination sound . To help you remember the tonality that a sound COPY TO produces, you can assign a descriptive name of up to 49:EMPTY 12 characters to a sound.

  • Page 19: Restoring The Factory Settings

    Connect your mic directly to the MIC IN jack. connected to the MIC IN jack? Can’t store the recorded It is not possible to store a recorded phrase in the VE-5. phrase Overdubbing is not possible if this is set to “Check. ”...

  • Page 20: Specifications

    Leaflet (USING THE UNIT SAFELY, IMPORTANT NOTES, and Information) Mic Stand Holder (Screw x 2) Accessories * Pipe diameter of mic stands to which the VE-5 can be attached: 14–28 mm (9/16–1-1/8 inches) Audio Cable (Stereo Miniature Phone Type, Cable Tie Attached) Alkaline Battery (AA, LR6) x 4...

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