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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

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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

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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

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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.

VE-20_e.book  1 ページ  2009年7月30日 木曜日 午後8時13分

Summary of Contents for Vocal Performer VE-20

Page 1: ... for immediate use Just turn the knob to select an effect and you ll hear it immediately Q 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 per...

Page 2: ...sound as a different User Sound 15 Exchanging sounds 15 Specifying the type of output Stereo or Mono Dry 16 Using a condenser mic Phantom Power 16 Cutting unwanted low frequencies 16 Adjusting the screen s legibility Contrast 16 Appendix 17 Restoring the factory settings Factory Reset 17 Sound List 17 Parameter guide 18 Troubleshooting 19 Main Specifications 20 Printing Conventions and icons in th...

Page 3: ...n install new batteries To avoid inflammation of the skin make sure that none of the battery discharge gets onto your hands or skin Exercise the utmost caution so that none of the discharge gets near your eyes Immediately rinse the affected area with running water if any of the discharge has entered the eyes Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such as ballpoint pens necklaces hairp...

Page 4: ...he MicSens setting In order to use the VE 20 optimally you ll need to adjust the input sensitivity Meter Lit If you re using batteries insert them before you continue Installing Batteries p 3 If you re using an AC adaptor BOSS PSA series optional connect it to the DC IN jack If you use a condenser mic that requires phantom power set the Phantom Power parameter to the On Using a condenser mic Phant...

Page 5: ...nd sing The ON OFF indicator lights when the VE 20 s effect is on Use the ON OFF pedal to switch the effect on off and hear the difference it makes Lit 1 Turn the central SOUND knob to switch between different sounds Each sound has a name that is descriptive of its character You can also refer to the Sound List p 17 when selecting a sound For details on the sounds refer to What is a sound p 10 VE ...

Page 6: ... volume of your mixer or recorder Move the rear panel POWER switch to the OFF position The power will turn off For details on adjusting the harmony effect refer to Adjusting the Harmony effect p 11 You can use the HARMONY pedal to apply effects other than Harmony Using the HARMONY pedal to turn effects other than Harmony on off p 14 VE 20_e book 6 ページ 2009年7月30日 木曜日 午後8時13分 ...

Page 7: ... required before the unit will operate normally 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 Points to check beforehand If you re performing at a live event where someone other than yourself is responsible for running the sound system it s a goo...

Page 8: ...longer 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 REC Indicator When the Phrase Loop function is on this lights while a phrase is being recorded HARMONY Pedal Use this to turn the Harmony effect on off You can use th...

Page 9: ...nction or cause damage to the unit POWER Switch This turns the power on off INPUT Jack Connect your mic directly to this jack The INPUT jack accepts either an XLR plug or a phone plug you can use either type as appropriate for your situation The jack accepts both balanced and unbalanced connections The XLR type jack can provide 48 V phantom power allowing you to connect a phantom powered condenser...

Page 10: ...ts DOUBLE HARMONY Produces adouble trackedeffect or harmonyeffect Youcanlayerup to twoparts Part 1 and Part 2 DELAY Produces an echo like effect REVERB Produces the spacious reverberation that is typical of a performance in a room or hall What is double tracking This is a popular recording studio technique in which a vocalist records a melody then over dubs a second performance of the same melodya...

Page 11: ...ursor buttons to select the Key 2 Turn the SOUND knob to set the Key to match the key of your song 3 Press the EXIT button to return to the Play screen The VE 20 lets you layer two parts of harmony Part 1 and Part 2 onto your own voice 1 Use the cursor buttons to select Part1Lev 2 Turn the SOUND knob to adjust the volume as desired 3 Adjust the Part2Lev in the same way 4 Press the EXIT button to r...

Page 12: ... original state hold down the EXIT button and press cursor button 6 Press the EXIT button to return to the Play screen To help you remember the tonality that a sound produces you can assign a descriptive name of up to 12 characters to a sound 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn the SOUND knob to select NAME 3 Press cursor button 4 Use the cursor buttons to select the character that you want to change a...

Page 13: ... 6 To stop phrase playback press the ON OFF pedal twice in rapid succession The PLAY indicator and REC indicator will both go out and phrase loop playback and recording will stop Press the ON OFF pedal twice within one second The recorded phrase is erased when you stop loop playback or turn off the Phrase Loop function What is the Phrase Loop function This function lets you record a monaural phras...

Page 14: ... screen The specified effects will switch on off together each time you press the HARMONY pedal In addition to using the SOUND knob to switch between sounds you can also use the VE 20 s pedals to switch sounds 1 Hold down the HARMONY pedal for two seconds or longer The sound number will blink 2 Press the ON OFF pedal or the HARMONY pedal to switch sounds Each pedal performs the following function ...

Page 15: ...e SOUND knob to select WRITE 3 Press cursor button The REC indicator blinks and the Write screen appears 4 Turn the SOUND knob to select the write destination sound If you decide not toexecute theWrite operation press the EXIT button to return to the previous screen 5 Press the ON OFF pedal The sound is saved Never turn off the power before the display indicates COMPLETED You can change the order ...

Page 16: ...ire phantom power You risk causing damage if you mistakenly supply phantom power to dynamic microphones audio playback devices or other devices that don t require such power Be sure to check the specifications of any micro phone you intend to use by referring to the manual that came with it This instrument s phantom power 48V DC 10 mA Max If you want to cut unwanted low frequency content turn on t...

Page 17: ...ified will return to their factory set state Never turn off the power before the display indicates COMPLETED Restoring the factory settings Factory Reset Value Data to be initialized ALL All settings SOUND Settings for all user sounds SETUP Setup parameters Sound List No Category Sound Name 01 STANDARD HARD ROCK 02 POP 03 BALLAD 04 OLDIES 05 ROCK 06 JAZZ 07 ECHO 08 ARENA 09 CATHEDRAL 10 HIP HOP 11...

Page 18: ...the tone quality of the low frequency range Middle 1 Adjusts the tone quality of the mid frequency range Middle f 1 Adjusts the frequency affected by the Middle pa rameter Treble 1 Adjusts the tone quality of the high frequency range Drive 2 Adjusts the degree of distortion Tone 2 Adjusts the tonal character Speed 3 Specifies the speed Depth 4 Adjusts the depth of CHORUS Parameter Explanation On O...

Page 19: ... that the unit is functional at thefactory Sound is distorted Q Is the MicSens setting appropriate Adjust the setting appropriately p 4 Q Is the output from another effects processor connected to the INPUT jack Connect your mic directly to the INPUT jack Can t store the recorded phrase It is not possible to store a recorded phrase in the VE 20 Can t overdub using Phrase Loop Q Could the Phrase Loo...

Page 20: ...pe balanced phantom power 48 V 1 4 inch TRS phone type balanced OUTPUT jacks XLR type PHONES LINE jack Stereo 1 4 inch phone type DC IN jack DC 9 V Power Supply DC 9 V Dry battery LR6 R6 AA type x 6 AC Adaptor PSA series Duration of continuous use with battery operation Carbon 2 hours Alkaline 8 hours These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use Current Draw 180 mA 9 V max Dim...

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