BOSS VE8 - Acoustic Singer

For singer/songwriters who play acoustic guitar itrs a competitive crowded world out there. The VE-8 Acoustic Singer delivers that extra edge you need to stand out and shine supporting you with professional BOSS sound every time you perform. Simple to use the VE-8 provides studio-quality voice and guitar processing plus impressive real-time harmonies and looping in one compact go-everywhere package. With such great sound and powerful creative features at your command you're destined to bring down the house everywhere you play.

• Compact all-in-one preamp and effects solution for singers who play acoustic guitar
• Dial in rich sophisticated BOSS sound processing with simple intuitive controls
• Studio-quality vocal processing includes four types of ambience effects plus Enhance chromatic pitch co'rection for live vocal tuning and more
• Create natural vocal harmonies in real time based on guitar input or manual key settings
• Also includes a vocal doubling effect plus more dramatic processing like hard-tuned electronic voices distortion and a radio voice effect
• Dedicated guitar channel includes Acoustic Resonance reverb chorus tuner and various effects plus phase invert and notch filter for feedback control
• Looper function with 80 seconds of recording time and the ability to loop guitar and vocals independently
• Memory mode for storing and recalling 50 favorite settings
• Flexible connections for integrating with a main PA and stage monitors plus USB for computer recording
• Runs on six AA batteries or included AC adapter

Sing

The VE-8 makes it easy to get professional` studio-level vocal sounds right away. Just plug your mic into the XLR input and dial up some nice ambience` add clarity and control with the Enhance feature` and more. You can even call up hard-tuned electronic voice sounds` distortion` and radio voice tones to bring some modern edge to your acoustic performances.

Play

With the VE-8’s dedicated guitar channel` your acoustic axe will sound just as great as your vocals. Acoustic Resonance magically restores your natural guitar sound` eliminating the sterile piezo “quack” that plagues typical undersaddle pickups used in plugged-in acoustics. Reverb and chorus are on hand too` plus cool BOSS effects like Octave` Mod Delay` and more. There’s a built-in tuner as well` a must-have tool for stage performing. And with the phase switch and notch filter` you have fingertip access for killing any feedback issues the instant they arise.

Harmonize

In a solo performance` the ability to create natural vocal harmonies turns heads and elevates your tunes to new sonic levels. Using the VE-8` creating these harmonies live has never been easier. The automatic harmony function detects the chords and key you play with your guitar` and then generates the correct harmony as you sing. Hybrid and fixed harmony modes are available too` giving you all types of versatility for different performing and recording situations. There’s also a nice vocal doubling effect` a useful feature for adding fullness and presence to your voice as needed.

Loop

The specially designed looper in the VE-8 sounds great and is ready to support your performance whenever you need it. Just use the dedicated footswitch to lay down a percussive rhythm` chord progression` vocal counterpoint` or whatever you like. You can easily select your guitar` voice` or both for looping via panel buttons or an optional footswitch.

Connect

The VE-8’s rear panel has a guitar input and XLR mic input with switchable phantom power` plus an Aux input to connect a smartphone or other device for backing music. Stereo XLR balanced outputs provide a direct feed to the house PA` while stereo 1/4-inch outputs let you send a separate signal to stage monitors or an acoustic amp. Both the vocal and guitar channels feature a three-band EQ and low-cut filter for shaping the tone to suit the venue` and it’s even possible to send the two channels to separate outputs for external mixing flexibility. And via USB` you can use the VE-8 as a direct recording interface with your favorite DAW software.

Control

With the VE-8’s grab-and-go panel controls` it’s simple to dial in sounds and settings as you play. After creating a setup you like for a particular song` just save it in one of 50 memory locations for instant recall while performing. The VE-8’s three built-in footswitches control a variety of live functions` and one or more optional footswitches can be connected for further control if needed.

n>SpecificationsNominal Input LevelMIC IN: -40 dBu (MIC SENS = Center)
GUITAR IN: -10 dBu
AUX IN: -20 dBuInput ImpedanceMIC IN: 4 k ohms
GUITAR IN: 20 M ohms
AUX IN: 18 k ohmsNominal Output LevelLINE OUT L/MONO` R: -10 dBu
XLR OUT L` R: -10 dBu (Vocal&Guitar` Guitar)` -40 dBu (Vocal)Output ImpedanceLINE OUT L/MONO` R: 1 k ohm
XLR OUT L` R: 600 ohms
PHONES: 44 ohmsModeManual
Memory (Memory change/stomp)Number of Memory50Effects[Vocal part]
ENHANCE
PITCH CORRECT
HARMONY/FX: HIGH` HIGHER` HIGH&HIGHER` LOW` HIGH&LOW` DOUBLE` RADIO` DIST` ELECTRIC
REVERB
3 BAND EQ` LOW CUT
[Guitar part]
ACOUSTIC RESONANCE
CHORUS/FX: CHORUS` TREMOLO` PHASER` DELAY` MOD DELAY` OCTAVE` SLOW GEAR` RING MOD
REVERB
3 BAND EQ` LOW CUT
NOTCH FILTER` PHASEPhrase Loop80 secDisplay7 segments` 2 digits LEDConnectorsMIC IN connector: XLR type` balanced` phantom power (DC 48 V` 10 mA Max)
GUITAR IN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
XLR OUT L` R connectors: XLR type
LINE OUT L/MONO` R jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type
MEMORY INC/DEC jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
USB COMPUTER port: USB type B
DC IN jackPower SupplyAC adaptor
Alkaline battery (AA` LR6) x 6Current Draw360 mAExpected battery life under continuous useAlkaline battery: Approx. 4.5 hours (phantom power: OFF)` Approx. 2.5 hours (phantom power: ON)
*These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.AccessoriesOwner's manual
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
AC adaptorOptions (sold separately)Footswitch: FS-5U
Dual Footswitch: FS-6` FS-7<dt class=\