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Boss Vocal Performer VE-20 Owner's Manual

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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 understanding of every feature
provided by your new unit, this manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and
kept on hand as a convenient reference.

Main Features

A versatile array of vocal effects, controlled by a single knob
• Thirty different sounds are ready for immediate use
• Just turn the knob to select an effect, and you'll hear it immediately
Numerous high-quality effects
• "Reverb" and "Delay" add spaciousness and depth to your voice
• Two-part "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
Pedal functions for live performance
• Phrase Loop lets you repeatedly overdub your voice to create a vocal ensemble in real
time as you perform
• You can use the HARMONY pedal to turn the Harmony effect on/off in realtime
Copyright © 2009 BOSS CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in
any form without the written permission of BOSS CORPORATION.

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  • Page 1: Main Features

    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 understanding of every feature provided by your new unit, this manual should be read in its entirety.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2. Sing...5 3. Switching sounds ...5 4. Using the HARMONY pedal ...6 5. Turning the power off...6 Making the Connections... 7 Using the VE-20 live ...7 Panel Descriptions ... 8 Front panel...8 Rear panel...9 Sounds and Effects ...10 What is a “sound”? ... 10 What is an “effect”?...

  • Page 3: Installing Batteries

    Replace the batteries as soon as possible. You’ll need six AA batteries. • If you’ll be using the VE-20 for an extended time, we recommend that you use an AC adaptor. If you prefer to use a battery, we recommend an alkaline battery.

  • Page 4: Quick Start

    Move the rear-panel POWER switch to the ON position. (The power will turn on.) Adjust the input sensitivity. In order to use the VE-20 optimally, you’ll need to adjust the input sensitivity. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the cursor button ( 3.

  • Page 5: Sing

    Go ahead and sing. Use the ON/OFF pedal to switch the effect on/off, and hear the difference it makes. The ON/OFF indicator lights when the VE-20’s effect is on. Switching sounds Turn the central SOUND knob to switch between different sounds.

  • Page 6: Using The Harmony Pedal

    Quick Start Using the HARMONY pedal Press the HARMONY pedal; the Harmony effect will be applied. The HARMONY indicator will light. Turning the power off Lower the volume of your mixer or recorder. Move the rear-panel POWER switch to the OFF position.

  • Page 7: Making The Connections

    If you want to use a cable with a 1/4 inch phone plug to connect the VE-20 to your mixer or audio system, use the PHONES/ LINE jack. Use a Y-cable (such as the Roland PCS-31L, optional) to make connections.

  • Page 8: Panel Descriptions

    When the Phrase Loop function is on, this pedal is used to record, play, or stop the phrase. ON/OFF (PLAY) Indicator This lights when the VE-20’s effect is on. When the Phrase Loop function is on, it lights while the phrase is playing.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    POWER Switch This turns the power on/off. OUTPUT L MONO/R Connectors This outputs the sound of the VE-20 as a balanced signal. * This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR) type jacks. Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown below.

  • Page 10: Sounds And Effects

    What is a “sound”? On the VE-20, a “sound” is a combination of effects that determine the overall tonal character of a vocal that is processed with the unit. Each effect in a sound modifies a specific vocal characteristic, such as volume, tone, pitch, or ambience.

  • Page 11: Adjusting The Level Of The Reverb Effect

    Press the EXIT button to return to the Play screen. Adjusting the volume of the harmony The VE-20 lets you layer two parts of harmony (Part 1 and Part 2) onto your own voice. Use the cursor buttons to select Part1Lev.

  • Page 12: Editing The Effects

    Sounds and Effects Editing the effects Press the MENU button. Turn the SOUND knob to select the effect that you want to edit. Press cursor button ( ) to select the parameter that you want to edit. For details on the parameters, refer to “Parameter guide”...

  • Page 13: Using Phrase Loop To Layer Your Voice

    Using Phrase Loop to Layer Your Voice You can use the ON/OFF pedal to control the Phrase Loop function. What is the Phrase Loop function? This function lets you record a monaural phrase of up to 38 seconds and play it repeatedly (i.e., play it as a loop). You can also layer—or “overdub”—additional phrases with the first phrase.

  • Page 14: Convenient Functions

    HARMONY pedal. Using the pedals to switch sounds In addition to using the SOUND knob to switch between sounds, you can also use the VE-20’s pedals to switch sounds. Hold down the HARMONY pedal for two seconds or longer.

  • Page 15: Using Your Recorded Voice To Make Adjustments (Sound Check)

    Using your recorded voice to make adjustments (Sound Check) You can use the Phrase Loop function to record your voice unprocessed by any effects, and then play back your recorded voice while you audition sounds or make adjustments. Press the MENU button. Press the cursor button ( LoopType.

  • Page 16: Specifying The Type Of Output (Stereo Or Mono/Dry)

    Convenient Functions Specifying the type of output (Stereo or Mono/Dry) If you want the VE-20’s sound to be output in stereo or as mono/dry signals, make the following setting. Press the MENU button. Press cursor button ( ) to select the Output.

  • Page 17: Appendix

    Appendix Restoring the factory settings (Factory Reset) Here’s how to restore the VE-20’s settings to their factory-set condition. Press the MENU button. Turn the SOUND knob to select FACTORY RESET. Press cursor button ( The REC indicator will blink, and the Factory reset screen appears.

  • Page 18: Sound Parameters

    Appendix Parameter guide Sound parameters These are the effects parameters than you can edit within each sound. DYNAMICS Parameter Explanation On, Off Switches DYNAMICS on/off. Depth Adjusts the depth of DYNAMICS. Enhance Adjusts the depth of the Enhance effect. Higher settings will give the sound sharper definition.

  • Page 19: System Parameters

    Have the batteries run down? → Replace them with new batteries (p. 3). * The batteries included with the VE-20 are meant only to confirm that the unit is functional at the factory. Is the specified AC adaptor (PSA series; optional) connected correctly? →...

  • Page 20: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications VE-20: Vocal Processor Nominal Input Level INPUT: -20 dBu (MicSens=40) Input Impedance INPUT: 4 k ohms Nominal Output OUTPUT: -20 dBu Level PHONES/LINE: -4 dBu Output Impedance OUTPUT: 600 ohms PHONES/LINE: 66 ohms Sound 30 (Preset) + 50 (User)

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