Great review! I'd already ordered it, but your review would've made my decision easier if I'd seen it earlier. Well done, great voice, great demo of a great pedal. The harmony vocals on this pedal is the best I've heard. Thank you!
Great sound and demo, Laura - this along with the BeatBuddy pedal is all that an acoustic singer-songwriter needs live...and just a whole lotta fun, period.
I just got mine yesterday. It is fantastic! It goes great with my Bose L1. The simple features right out of the box enhance everything. I’ll learn more as I get familiar with it. Looks like there are many more things it offers. Very exciting.
Hi Laura Davidson ! Your presentation regarding Boss VE-8 acoustic singer instructions is great :) by you . Your voice is beautiful , your guitar strumming and explaining about Boss VE-8 electronic gadgets is Soo brilliant. Mullion thanks. Soloman. India. .
I’ve googled and read through the manual…and I guess I’m just dense because I still have this question. Can you perform a song live with this thing that has 2 part harmony (say, in the verse or pre-chorus) and 3 part (say, in the chorus)? Or can you only switch on and off whatever harmony type you’ve selected with the knob?
Get a boss aw2 or bodyrez , ZOOM ms70 cdr and a vocal Pedal of your choice.. and Run it all into a boss rc3 for example . cheaper and much more versatile. With drums and storage . OK it’s a bigger footprint and more cables. But it actually works.. I had this pedal. It sounds great. But the big problem is the screen size. And the looper doesn’t undo redo. I don’t know what they were thinking on that.
Design error. You should have put the harmony button on the right. It will be the most used button. With my experience with almost every pedal like this you almost always hit the pedals next to it by accident. But of its off to the right you can avoid hitting the other pedals.
I've been using a Boss AD-5 for years and years, and it's very good, but it's missing the same thing this is--compression. Why give us something like chorusing that almost nobody will use when what we all need and would use is compression? Makes no sense.
So if the song has little to no guitar being played or I just want to record a vocal track, then I'll have to lock the key into whatever I want? How would I then change the key on the fly? by programming a second set of parameters and saving them? then can I use the stomp to go between them or do I need the fs-1?
I liked it when Laura used that harmony on I'm not angry anyone,can you sing that to my girlfriend Laura, it'll make her feel so much better, don't forget the harmony thing..
Man, this thing is ALMOST perfect, I wish they included a way to loop the Aux as i use a handsonic on stage. Secondly, a loop undo would allow for more complexity in the tunes. Finally the USB driver didn't want to take on Win7 Ultimate, but that will probably be fixed soon. Roland/Boss if your reading if you could add those in on a firmware update that would be killer.
I bought one the other day after after having the more expensive & elaborate Helicon Voice Live freeze up on me on Day one. Looks like THIS one'll be going back, too. I don't play acoustic guitar, but hoped this would be an easier-to-use vocal harmonizer. Maybe it's me, but all these gadgets are overbuilt - I have no interest in Looping, for example. Oh, well..I guess I'm the grouchy old musician looking for expedience in this arena. I'll probably just stick with the simple little Boss VE-5 and push the HARMONY button when I want a 3rd above. Good Luck, Everybody!
Just heard a friend using this yesterday. She used it quite tastefully. Nice pedal. The harmonies are particularly impressive. The loop example in this video is a mess, though.
Where is Boss Support when something isn't working like it should? Because my ve-8 isn't. The vocal and guitar channels won't split on any of the outputs. I have done what the manual instructs, but both channels always have vocals. The same problem with usb audio too, you can't split the signals. And for the life of me I can find any real "support" from Boss. No email, no chat, nothing.
This is a product demo showing features, not "instruction." The VE-8 is a beautiful device, albeit sophisticated and it's not for those who don't have some tech-savvy patience. One is not going to produce beautiful resonated guitar, reverb and vocal harmonies out of the box. Each set up method and parameter, e.g. to an amp, a PA, an audio interface, or just to amplified speakers requires an 'edit' of the device settings through its button panel, per the instruction manual. Also, don't forget the FIRST adjustment ... the mic sensitivity dial on the back of the unit. This will vary per person and also be dependent on your particular mic. There are other vids out there that provide a modicum of "instruction" on this device. For many, and while not all-inclusive, Deb Erney's channel talks a lot about the device nuances and settings.
I own this pedal and I like it but my Taylor 314 CE isn't getting along with it. For some reason, that particular acoustic has significantly less output when I run it through this Boss acoustic singer pedal. My Ovation has no problem with this pedal. Has anyone else out there experienced this problem? I would really appreciate some guidance if anyone has it.
why can´t I change in some new memory presets the effect of the guitar? - problem: in some of the presets i have CH and want to change to DL...and this is not possible. i have in one preset DL an this effect can be changed??? what is the problem?
I have a problem, at the stereo outputs, I have two for the voice, one for the guitar, and one for the voice and uitare at the same time, how to adjust it, and have two for the voice and two for the guitar in stereo, thank you, excuse my English
The only thing the acoustic resonance button really did;was made it sound what it really is..An acoustic eclectic guitar. It actually gave it more depth.
Hi Are there any built-in rhythms? Can we loop voice and guitar together ? And otherwise, could you consider installing smartphone compatibility as an audio interface (in addition to computer compatibility which already seems to be present)?
I'm not a great singer AT ALL, do you think this will help me sing in tune better? I should say I do play acoustic guitar well and want to be able to sing while I play
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Seems like no one gets paid to answer the questions on here only for the demo, kind of lame, you ask a legitimate and sincere question and they don't dare to answer, lame if you ask me , Peace !
BOSS Engineers read this. You have a BIG ISSUE with the popular K&K Pure Mini pickup system. If plugged straight into the VE-8 just pressing the bridge or saddle makes the guitar level completely cut out. Palm muting is a disaster. It must have something to do with the sudden change in impedance from the bridge plate transducer. I think the guitar input stage on this unit is poor. There is a work around, plug into a Boss pedal (tuner or GE-7) before the unit and the issue is fixed. BOSS please design better input and output stages and stop focusing on all the stuff in between.
I have a question about the harmony... you said it auto tunes. Do you have to be playing guitar for it to work? Will it tune the right harmony if you are just singing? And on the guitar side, do you have to play acoustic guitar? Can you play an Ibanez electric and get a nice acoustic sound?
@Eddie Kross No, not really... take a listen, for example, at 3.35 - 3.40 and the vocal is clearly distorted; the harmonies suffer the same treatment. Could even be mic distortion the way she's 'belting it out', as we say round here... Still, it's a good FX unit though 😊
This is a great pedal... but... I went with the TC-Helicon Voicelive Play Acoustic. Better Acoustic Res (Body Res) and the harmonies seem to not lag and be better quality at picking out the chords. Really easy to edit my patches too with much more vocal effects and Pedals from TC-Electronic built in. Have used it for well over a year and love it. Sorry Boss.. I love your loopers.. the Vloop on the TC VLPA takes over the screen and need two clicks to come out and change anything which is annoying.. and Boss loopers are always solid. Boss.. why a 1 pedal looper in this like the rc1 and not the rc-30? It’s TC-Helicon for me. Love it.
I’m torn. But the interface of the PA looks a lot more inviting and it doesn’t look as complicated ? I’m just a plug in and play type of guy and I want ease of control and ease with the effects. How can you save the pre-sets on this ? I’m thinking of going with the TC Helicon as the start. If I ever need to develop or enhance the sound (not sure that drunk punters are concerned) I’ll go with Boss at that point.
Hello folks, especially Boss folks and Laura! Could you please advise if Guitar section includes some stereo delay effects like shown here: th-cam.com/video/QY9v_OakXSE/w-d-xo.html - TH-cam ? Thanks!
The best tutorial I’ve seen for the VE-8.
Great review! I'd already ordered it, but your review would've made my decision easier if I'd seen it earlier. Well done, great voice, great demo of a great pedal. The harmony vocals on this pedal is the best I've heard. Thank you!
Ole girl has the sugartown sound down ! Great job young lady , great job !,
Great sound and demo, Laura - this along with the BeatBuddy pedal is all that an acoustic singer-songwriter needs live...and just a whole lotta fun, period.
Maybe. But it won’t sync the loops.
I just got mine yesterday. It is fantastic! It goes great with my Bose L1. The simple features right out of the box enhance everything. I’ll learn more as I get familiar with it. Looks like there are many more things it offers. Very exciting.
is the reverb still active if we didnt press the harmonies button ?
That harmony effect sound kinda awesome..and almost natural
I'm sold on this, great job. I'm through looking around now. I must have this, Thank You, and what a beautiful voice!
Hi Laura Davidson ! Your presentation regarding Boss VE-8 acoustic singer instructions is great :) by you . Your voice is beautiful , your guitar strumming and explaining about Boss VE-8 electronic gadgets is Soo brilliant. Mullion thanks. Soloman. India. .
I’ve googled and read through the manual…and I guess I’m just dense because I still have this question.
Can you perform a song live with this thing that has 2 part harmony (say, in the verse or pre-chorus) and 3 part (say, in the chorus)?
Or can you only switch on and off whatever harmony type you’ve selected with the knob?
Wasn't she with TC Helicon doing the Voice Live as Laura Clapp ?
I need this thing in my life NOW!!!
Same here 😄
So Badly
I need this to boost more of my Confidence as A performer 😍
Отличная работа. Всё объясняет, показывает, и вообще хороший музыкант.
I bought one thanks to your video. It is a truly amazing pedal board. Thank you 💗😊😀
I just picked this up! Can't wait to play with it.
Get a boss aw2 or bodyrez , ZOOM ms70 cdr and a vocal Pedal of your choice.. and Run it all into a boss rc3 for example . cheaper and much more versatile. With drums and storage . OK it’s a bigger footprint and more cables. But it actually works.. I had this pedal. It sounds great. But the big problem is the screen size. And the looper doesn’t undo redo. I don’t know what they were thinking on that.
She also demoed the TC Helicon Play Acoustic
WOW!........ Impressed ! no word. Just I wanna see you in next video using "Boss VE-500"👌👌👌👌👌👍.
Design error. You should have put the harmony button on the right. It will be the most used button. With my experience with almost every pedal like this you almost always hit the pedals next to it by accident. But of its off to the right you can avoid hitting the other pedals.
Very nice and interesting demo. Thank you. I wish you a happy new year.
I've been using a Boss AD-5 for years and years, and it's very good, but it's missing the same thing this is--compression. Why give us something like chorusing that almost nobody will use when what we all need and would use is compression? Makes no sense.
So if the song has little to no guitar being played or I just want to record a vocal track, then I'll have to lock the key into whatever I want? How would I then change the key on the fly? by programming a second set of parameters and saving them? then can I use the stomp to go between them or do I need the fs-1?
Very nice demo. I wish had the raw talent that she has to start with.
God bless you!
This is a great demo
is there any particular limits as to what kind of chords can be played (e.g: more jazzier chords)?
I liked it when Laura used that harmony on I'm not angry anyone,can you sing that to my girlfriend Laura, it'll make her feel so much better, don't forget the harmony thing..
Congratulations on the video!
Excelent sound quality and explanation!
You are definitely talented as well!
Man, this thing is ALMOST perfect, I wish they included a way to loop the Aux as i use a handsonic on stage. Secondly, a loop undo would allow for more complexity in the tunes. Finally the USB driver didn't want to take on Win7 Ultimate, but that will probably be fixed soon. Roland/Boss if your reading if you could add those in on a firmware update that would be killer.
Very well done review!
Beautiful singing.
I bought one the other day after after having the more expensive & elaborate Helicon Voice Live freeze up on me on Day one. Looks like THIS one'll be going back, too. I don't play acoustic guitar, but hoped this would be an easier-to-use vocal harmonizer. Maybe it's me, but all these gadgets are overbuilt - I have no interest in Looping, for example. Oh, well..I guess I'm the grouchy old musician looking for expedience in this arena. I'll probably just stick with the simple little Boss VE-5 and push the HARMONY button when I want a 3rd above. Good Luck, Everybody!
pyannaguy
you are
Try the TC Harmony singer. Its a good basic unit.
Thank you! Amazing tutorial
Interesting. I've got a lil harmony pedal for vocals; this one looks great for playing live acoustic sets though.
Just heard a friend using this yesterday. She used it quite tastefully. Nice pedal. The harmonies are particularly impressive. The loop example in this video is a mess, though.
Well I'm getting one of these!!!!
Where is Boss Support when something isn't working like it should? Because my ve-8 isn't. The vocal and guitar channels won't split on any of the outputs. I have done what the manual instructs, but both channels always have vocals. The same problem with usb audio too, you can't split the signals. And for the life of me I can find any real "support" from Boss. No email, no chat, nothing.
This is a product demo showing features, not "instruction." The VE-8 is a beautiful device, albeit sophisticated and it's not for those who don't have some tech-savvy patience. One is not going to produce beautiful resonated guitar, reverb and vocal harmonies out of the box. Each set up method and parameter, e.g. to an amp, a PA, an audio interface, or just to amplified speakers requires an 'edit' of the device settings through its button panel, per the instruction manual. Also, don't forget the FIRST adjustment ... the mic sensitivity dial on the back of the unit. This will vary per person and also be dependent on your particular mic. There are other vids out there that provide a modicum of "instruction" on this device. For many, and while not all-inclusive, Deb Erney's channel talks a lot about the device nuances and settings.
very good thanks a lot and a great voice
If I have "BOSS ACS Acoustic Singer Pro" than I no need this one VE-8 , right?
I own this pedal and I like it but my Taylor 314 CE isn't getting along with it. For some reason, that particular acoustic has significantly less output when I run it through this Boss acoustic singer pedal. My Ovation has no problem with this pedal. Has anyone else out there experienced this problem? I would really appreciate some guidance if anyone has it.
That sounded Awesome!!
Ive fallen in love with Laura
why can´t I change in some new memory presets the effect of the guitar? - problem: in some of the presets i have CH and want to change to DL...and this is not possible. i have in one preset DL an this effect can be changed??? what is the problem?
I have a problem, at the stereo outputs, I have two for the voice, one for the guitar, and one for the voice and uitare at the same time, how to adjust it, and have two for the voice and two for the guitar in stereo, thank you, excuse my English
I need help with this pedal . I cant get mind to work well .
Hi Laura. Can you tell whats the guitar you play in this video please?
Nice job, thank you
The only thing the acoustic resonance button really did;was made it sound what it really is..An acoustic eclectic guitar. It actually gave it more depth.
How do i change the default setting for the foot switch so I can change effects unit with the foot switch, the instructions dont make this clear.
Awesome Demo! Thank you Mutchly..;)
I believe Laura mentioned being able to use an auxiliary pedal/switch...where dos it plug in? I don't see a jack on the back...
Hi
Are there any built-in rhythms?
Can we loop voice and guitar together ?
And otherwise, could you consider installing smartphone compatibility as an audio interface (in addition to computer compatibility which already seems to be present)?
I'm not a great singer AT ALL, do you think this will help me sing in tune better? I should say I do play acoustic guitar well and want to be able to sing while I play
Can you do me a favor?
Present the setting of "The sound of silence"?
(by Simon and Garfunkel)
Please respon. Does this effect has all the feature in boss ve-2 like unison, oct+ and oct- ?
good afternoon. Is it possible to connect this crankset on a keyboard?
Hi.. Can you please give me some advice how to remove the double voice in my microphone even if im not using harmony... Thank you..
Hello, friends!
Someone knows the music's name that Laura sings at the 2:15?
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Acoustic Pre-Amplifier, EQ’s, D.I, Anti-Feedback, Blender, & Harmonic Enhancer - For Pickups & Microphones via Battery or D.C Powering. EDB-2 H.E with Customer led Expanded Features, now Dual Instrument Accessible: Featuring: H.E.A.T. Harmonic Enhanced Analogue Technology with Tuneable added High Harmonics
Twin Channels with two sets of 5 Band Interactive EQ & two Silent Mutes
48v & 11v Phantom Power To Jack & XLR -Mono & Stereo Inputs
Improved Class "A" Inputs & top Pro Audio Circuit - Producing a huge 32dB of Low Noise Gain
Send & Return FX Loop
Mono Ch.1, Ch.2 or Blended Outputs via Jack & XLR
Tuneable Notch Filter to beat feedback & resonances on either channel
Impedance matching for all pickups and microphones
2 Way Phase Reverse & Earth Lift Switches
Range Switches (HPF) for Guitar, Bass or Violin/Mandolin via each channel
Batteries & Power Supply included - suits Europe, North America, Japan etc 240v-100v
3 Mounting Methods
Comprehensive Improved Manual
Sturdier, Lightweight, Super Compact Construction in Aluminium Alloy & Long Life Heavy Feel Controls that stay put. Designed in UK - Made in Europe. www.headwaymusicaudiio.com
Is that doubling fully controllable - it would sound good on a 'just there' setting if possible?
Can you set the amount of pitch correction?
Got mine today 😍
hi can u use this as an audio interface and record two seperate audio tracks for vocals and guitar?
You sound like Pam Tillis. You have an amazing vox!
Awesome!
Great performance Laura, somebody knows which guitar she’s playing?
Tks. Giuliano- Italy
This is amazing!! good job
And this woman can sing
HI Laura , we can I find the text and cords for the song I am angry anymore, is being a very nice song .Already Thanks.
Does it work with piano?
Sorry Miss.Please could you share with me the brand and model of the acoustic Guitar?.It sounds very nice.Thanks in advance.Kindest Regards
Hello Laura, how are you? I would like to know if it has rhythmic accompaniment of electronic drums with varied banks
Seems like no one gets paid to answer the questions on here only for the demo, kind of lame, you ask a legitimate and sincere question and they don't dare to answer, lame if you ask me , Peace !
Hi there can someone tells me who sings the song which ends - I am not angry any more
BOSS Engineers read this. You have a BIG ISSUE with the popular K&K Pure Mini pickup system. If plugged straight into the VE-8 just pressing the bridge or saddle makes the guitar level completely cut out. Palm muting is a disaster. It must have something to do with the sudden change in impedance from the bridge plate transducer. I think the guitar input stage on this unit is poor. There is a work around, plug into a Boss pedal (tuner or GE-7) before the unit and the issue is fixed. BOSS please design better input and output stages and stop focusing on all the stuff in between.
I have a question about the harmony... you said it auto tunes. Do you have to be playing guitar for it to work? Will it tune the right harmony if you are just singing? And on the guitar side, do you have to play acoustic guitar? Can you play an Ibanez electric and get a nice acoustic sound?
Steve Mills it knows what key you are singing in from the guitar signal, so it needs guitar to work.
Very Nice !!!
can this effect play vocal harmony like toto Africa ?
Wooo, madam, your show is elegant. Right here watching da ROMA con AMOR! See you around here down on my yt
Boss VE-20 + Boss RC-30 or Boss VE-8
What is better?
boss ve 8
Hello I have a question, could I plug other pedals to it? ex. a wah wah...?
Martin Zazpe this goes first in your chain.
How can i put delay on the vocals...?
Laura had another pedal she was using during the looping segment of the demo. Any input as to what it was? Thanks!
It's a Boss footswitch. There's a jack on the back of the unit for an external memory up/down switch.
Can I use it while playing the piano for the harmonizer?thanks!
Patrick Alcos yes you can
@@satyamtiwari06 Thankyou for your kind response! :)
we need pitch shift function on guitar section.
able to add bass guitar and may be we do not have to use capo.
hana tavi , this is acoustic man....
Laura, fantastic demo and performance!! Which guitar are You playing in the video?
awesome review. your really good laura.
Love 💕 that
Hello Laura! Are Boss gadgets 220 V???
Great unit, but did nobody at Boss notice that the vocal is over-recorded?
@Eddie Kross No, not really... take a listen, for example, at 3.35 - 3.40 and the vocal is clearly distorted; the harmonies suffer the same treatment. Could even be mic distortion the way she's 'belting it out', as we say round here... Still, it's a good FX unit though 😊
need off and on part in looper(and mo seconds for looper) just that
nice one
This is a great pedal... but...
I went with the TC-Helicon Voicelive Play Acoustic. Better Acoustic Res (Body Res) and the harmonies seem to not lag and be better quality at picking out the chords. Really easy to edit my patches too with much more vocal effects and Pedals from TC-Electronic built in. Have used it for well over a year and love it.
Sorry Boss.. I love your loopers.. the Vloop on the TC VLPA takes over the screen and need two clicks to come out and change anything which is annoying.. and Boss loopers are always solid.
Boss.. why a 1 pedal looper in this like the rc1 and not the rc-30?
It’s TC-Helicon for me. Love it.
I’m torn. But the interface of the PA looks a lot more inviting and it doesn’t look as complicated ? I’m just a plug in and play type of guy and I want ease of control and ease with the effects. How can you save the pre-sets on this ? I’m thinking of going with the TC Helicon as the start. If I ever need to develop or enhance the sound (not sure that drunk punters are concerned) I’ll go with Boss at that point.
Why only 80 sec looper?
Donde puedo comprar una. .
The 'doubler' not impressive. You get a better effect using a good chorus pedal with a tiny bot of pre-delay. The harmony is impressive.
Man this sounds terrific. Except for the acoustic resonance. It sounded like it just got more muddy.
Hello folks, especially Boss folks and Laura! Could you please advise if Guitar section includes some stereo delay effects like shown here: th-cam.com/video/QY9v_OakXSE/w-d-xo.html - TH-cam ? Thanks!
It also has phantom-power.
Will electric guitar work w this