Boss VE-8 Acoustic Singer Preamp and Effects Processor, New!

Description

Boss VE-8 Acoustic Singer
Preamp and Effects Processor
Product Details:
THE COMPLETE SOLUTION FOR SINGING GUITARISTS
For singer/songwriters who play acoustic guitar, it's 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.
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.
Features:
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 corrCompact, 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 correction 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 adapterection 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
Nominal 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-7SIZE AND WEIGHTWidth217 mm
8-9/16 inchesDepth161 mm
6-3/8 inchesHeight65 mm
2-9/16 inchesWeight (including battery)1.3 kg
2 lbs 14 oz* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
CONTACT US
1-800-878-8882
SHIPPING
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RETURNS
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Any used gear (items with signs of wear and tear), Software (this may also include hardware that includes software) Sound Cards, Expansion Boards, DVD/DVD-ROM's that have been opened or no longer in shrink wrap are non-returnable. Microphones, USB and Firewire audio or MIDI interfaces will incur a restocking fee. Musicbooks, Headphones, Cables (instrument, snake, mic, speaker, digital, MIDI, studio, adaptors), DJ and Stage Lighting Equipment, any item with saliva contact (harmonicas, reeds, recorders, mouthpieces, etc.), Electronic/acoustic drum sets, and any percussion instruments with scuffs/markings from being struck are non-returnable. Products with any scratches/markings from installation of rack mounts may incur a restocking fee. CD Duplicators/Tape Duplicators/DAT Recorders/Recording media, Accessories (ear pieces, open strings, drumsticks, drumheads, cymbals, tubes, pick-ups, power adapters), RAM Memory & Hard Drives, Components/Drivers/Tweeters, eBay Auction Items, registered products and used products are non-returnable.
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Please contact us at 1-800-878-8882 for a Return Authorization and shipping instructions before returning any items.
ABOUT US
You can feel confident when purchasing from 8thstreet. We sell ONLY factory-sealed products, and are an Authorized U.S. Dealer for all of the brands that we carry. Our Sales Staff is comprised of a group of seasoned musicians who are available by telephone, e-mail and via the chat room. They will help you with any questions you may have on product choice, and work to get you the best prices available.
Our family-run business of three generations has been successful for so many years due to our commitment of fulfilling our customers' ever-growing needs through innovation, lowest prices, and quality of service. 8th Street Music Center was founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1940. Originally, the store was located at 8th and Market Streets (hence our name) until we moved to our previous location at 1023 Arch Street in the mid 1970's. Currently, we are now located right outside of Center City Philadelphia in Pennsauken, New Jersey. Over the years, we have provided the best brands of musical equipment to the industry's leading recording studios and artists who helped create and continue to create the music of our times.
We established our 8thstreet.com "Online Music Superstore" web site in 1996, which was the first of its kind. We were the first to take the risk out of doing business online. 8thstreet has been selling top brands of musical equipment online to our customers ever since, expanding our global customer base each year. We now have customers all over the world, but have never grown too big to listen to your feedback.
8th Street Music is dedicated to helping musicians offering the lowest prices, with outstanding and personalized service. Our retail store's slogan has always been, "Don't Get Beat, Call 8th Street!" This mantra still resonates today with our online customers. We strive to make our customers' buying experience pleasant and trouble-free. Our goal is to process your orders quickly, efficiently and professionally. From the initial purchase through product delivery, our customer service is second to none.
8th Street Music
7815 Airport Highway
Pennsauken, NJ 08109