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  • Review of the BOSS VE-2 Vocal Harmonist Pedal
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    Mick Wilson checks out this Vocal Harmony pedal from BOSS. If your looking for a simple stomp box to improve your vocal performance this could be the one! read more online:
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  • @8odycount
    @8odycount 2 года назад +45

    Finally somebody with a great voice reviewing a pedal for vocalists :)

    • @marcusv985
      @marcusv985 2 года назад +1

      I did not expect that voice to come out of that guy lol. I want this pedal now!

    • @jeffrey.a.hanson
      @jeffrey.a.hanson Год назад

      I checked to see I’d the auto tune was on…nope. Helped give me a nice baseline.

  • @penzman
    @penzman 4 года назад +109

    I need this for when we argue at home, I figure 3 of us should show we are right.

  • @dancassidy7471
    @dancassidy7471 Год назад +2

    Bye bye baby doll.
    Dig it! Never heard that

  • @tommc49
    @tommc49 3 месяца назад +2

    I'm late the party here. This is the best demo of this product I have found. Thanks for posting, I'm going to buy one largely because of this vid.

  • @eolden7749
    @eolden7749 5 лет назад +15

    I have had every harmonizer out there. All are good. Some have a lot more controls. Some the switches are so close you hit two at a time which is annoying. I have used this one for a few years. Simple. One switch you cant miss. And it sounds just fine. I use the second voice in the background here and there. The reverb and delays are controllable. I really miss it when I play without it. And yes you can do CSN with it. (If some of you know who they are LOL)

  • @omarei
    @omarei 7 месяцев назад +1

    This is a top review.
    1. Solid execution
    2. Solid Description
    3. SOLID ADVICE
    Also I found it very interesing how the pedal was presented i thought it was a screen with an image of the pedal, turns out it was sitting on the note stand 😅
    Excellent

  • @jammergreg
    @jammergreg 5 лет назад +5

    Very nice demo. Unison is not off, when you hit the foot switch to blue (harmony on) it's vocal doubler. I use it all the time, just to add thickness to my voice.

  • @rolandready3207
    @rolandready3207 Год назад +4

    Lead singer for 10cc! Excellent player and man, those vocals! Wow.

  • @daverobinson22
    @daverobinson22 6 лет назад +7

    This guy is amazing, I have one of his albums and saw him with ELO & 10cc. Top man !

  • @davidholden1498
    @davidholden1498 9 лет назад +24

    Great review! One of the only reviews that goes through the features to know what you are going to bet before you buy. Thanks!

    • @ronaldbucoy5865
      @ronaldbucoy5865 4 года назад

      Please show how to connect boss VE-2 to laptop computer and if this product (boss VE-2)can use with mixer to laptop for recording?🤔 thanks and more power!!!

  • @TheTilde
    @TheTilde Год назад +2

    Very nice, but I just wanted to see if the auto-harmonist was on or not. No luck, can't see it because the angle view of the pedal.

  • @jeffrey.a.hanson
    @jeffrey.a.hanson Год назад +3

    After great debate…went Boss. Their ME-70 saved my guitar playing in college and my Acoustic is the incredible AC-90.
    Pros- Interface wins. The Harmony dial is ingenious. Harmonies sound great once balanced. Enhance button sets your vocals front and center. Footswitch is huge.
    Cons- Feedback! Be careful. I either play my Taylor T5 or 324ce with soundhole cover to help. Then my 58a super cardiod mic. Auto-tune is spot on, but during quiet songs, it can be distracting.
    It’s a great price for what it does. Pedals need to be simple for me, so I can focus on performance. A strange harmony can be a funny iRobot joke. A bad performance is on me.

  • @williampercival7662
    @williampercival7662 5 лет назад +7

    That vocal harmonist sounds really good. Also good performer. William Percival.

  • @paulsimmons5726
    @paulsimmons5726 5 лет назад +15

    Sounds like you stuck the Eagles in a box.
    Very cool little box, great demo and explanation!

  • @scottlanin
    @scottlanin 7 лет назад +4

    This stripped down version of Baby Doll is amazing. Mick should release this as an acoustic solo version. Love the song.

    • @anastav6915
      @anastav6915 7 лет назад

      who's the artist of this song?

    • @scottlanin
      @scottlanin 6 лет назад +2

      Mick Wilson

    • @invisibleflower2
      @invisibleflower2 2 года назад

      Hey i am also looking for the first song. But cannot find it. Is it called “baby doll”

  • @ronlawrence5635
    @ronlawrence5635 6 лет назад +7

    The vast majority of pedal reviews on RUclips are really half-assed. They are not explained well, and they don't really cover the pedal, leaving the viewer with a lot of unanswered questions. This review, however is one of the best. Mick covers all of the features of the pedal, and does it well.

  • @Robylazarus
    @Robylazarus 8 лет назад +6

    Brilliant demo. Very precise and clear. Thanks.

  • @GullySyde28
    @GullySyde28 3 года назад +3

    love the intro song man , Cheers great review

  • @45zapatero
    @45zapatero 7 лет назад +3

    Great review. I just bought the Ve 1 and I' m very happy with it ( intend on using it for hobby home recording). Previously I bought a tc helicon play live gtx but never got good results (sounding very unnatural). I' m not saying that that pedal is bad but it is more complicated and maybe my knowledge about eq and settings is not good enough.Bos ve1 and ve 2 makes a lot of choices for you. Tempted to buy a ve 2 too for backing harmonies.

  • @elfjr4477
    @elfjr4477 5 лет назад +2

    Nice performance and demo! I am a big fan of Mick Wilson.

  • @ToddLorencUkuleleMusic
    @ToddLorencUkuleleMusic 7 лет назад +2

    Great demo BRO, I really want this for my Ukulele vocal gigs.

  • @KevDiver
    @KevDiver 8 лет назад +3

    Great demo and walkthrough! Better than anything I saw from Roland/Boss!

  • @chrispatriot
    @chrispatriot 5 месяцев назад

    OK, if it'll make me sing like that, I'LL TAKE IT!!! LOL
    Very nice voice and great talents. Appreciated the information as much as the upfront demonstration! :)

  • @manuelgomessamuel
    @manuelgomessamuel 6 лет назад +47

    Great performer? guys, this is Mr. Mick Wilson himself, from 10 CC...

    • @walshy2116
      @walshy2116 5 лет назад +4

      Manuel Samuel is it? I’m not in love so don’t forget it it’s just a silly stage I’m going through. love them.

    • @kargopuller8898
      @kargopuller8898 5 лет назад

      The hell with the pedal the man sounds good great performance 😃

    • @Primus-ue4th
      @Primus-ue4th 5 лет назад

      Great voice

    • @RealPeterGunn
      @RealPeterGunn 5 лет назад +1

      Manuel Samuel I love that band!!!

    • @imandan1966
      @imandan1966 5 лет назад

      Oh Mick Wilson! He's......never heard of him till now

  • @MiaHessMusic
    @MiaHessMusic 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks, I just got one of these for my birthday! I'm hoping it'll detect my plug in ukulele, I'm sure it will. This video will help me learn to use the darn thing!

  • @sbiegs3885
    @sbiegs3885 6 лет назад +1

    They should add tap tempo to the delay. This pedal is outstanding!!

  • @LFOVCF
    @LFOVCF 7 лет назад +49

    Great performer, regardless of pedal.

  • @SenorBob2009
    @SenorBob2009 Год назад +1

    A very helpful demo

  • @RonnieVaiArovo
    @RonnieVaiArovo 5 лет назад +5

    What type of microphone works best with this Vocal VE-2 Harmoniser pedal? Would a Shure SM58 work better than most others?

  • @daviator4720
    @daviator4720 5 лет назад +4

    Great demo, thank you. Bought one because of this video. Great tool!

    • @RealPeterGunn
      @RealPeterGunn 5 лет назад +1

      How do you like the pedal? I was thinking about getting this afternoon but wanted to talk to someone that is using it?

  • @taylapaige1169
    @taylapaige1169 5 лет назад +3

    Wow I need one of these
    Nice work!!!! ❤️

  • @shaire99
    @shaire99 6 лет назад +17

    I've used, tried out rather, many harmonizers and vocal enhancers, pitch correctors, ETC hoping to find one that gives a realistic sound , many from tc helicon, boss, digitech and spent hours upon hours tweaking them. I can tell you unequivocally that NONE of them sound real, they all give a sound that one can only describe as a child's toy. The best thing any of them can do is a slight doubling effect but none of them harmonize anything like a real person would. If you're into sounding like Chipmunks, these will achieve them perfectly.

    • @officialWWM
      @officialWWM 6 лет назад +13

      shaire99 the many reviews on RUclips and my own experience would totally disagree with you. The key to using them properly is less is more! They can sound absolutely great in the right settings.

    • @JoelRamirezWRB
      @JoelRamirezWRB 6 лет назад +2

      I can't see your demos or videos

    • @DavidCarterVideos
      @DavidCarterVideos 6 лет назад +5

      I can't fit two backing singers into a small gig bag though and they'd want to get paid every performance even if I could. I've got this and I think it's brilliant at what it does.

    • @kenboi169
      @kenboi169 5 лет назад +1

      shaire99: I don’t know about this. This demo and another I saw on the TC-Helicon Harmony Singer sounds pretty impressive to me, at least on their demos. I am a skeptic regarding these Harmonizers but what I hear tempts me to buy one. The key I have to believe is to not expect too much. But used sparingly and when beneficial can work wonders for a single performer. I am not hearing the Chipmunks at all. Maybe older units? Just don’t expect Queen or Eagles harmonies right off the bat.

    • @TimBitten
      @TimBitten 5 лет назад

      Fully agree. lol Would sound way better without this robotic nightmare.

  • @danedgar1539
    @danedgar1539 3 года назад +3

    I guess as a guitarist 1st and vocalist 2nd my question is, does it affect guitar tone at all?

  • @unionstationnightclub4098
    @unionstationnightclub4098 3 года назад +2

    1:41 woke up to the sound of pouring rain/ wind would whisper and i'd think of you
    lol

  • @abelmendezuh
    @abelmendezuh 4 года назад +7

    Hermano no necesitas ningún efecto, cantas genial

    • @noodles7196
      @noodles7196 Год назад

      Chulo esto es para la Segunda

    • @hifiestudio
      @hifiestudio 9 месяцев назад

      Es el cantante de 10cc una banda de los 80's, busca I´m not in love

  • @bandapuertodeoro8543
    @bandapuertodeoro8543 4 года назад +1

    Thank you very much for this cool video,well explained and kept simple to understand....great job sir!🤗👌you have one more suscriber!!👌

  • @JDCottonMusic
    @JDCottonMusic 5 лет назад +1

    Good review. Didn't catch whether the direct and harmony signals can be lined out separately, for recording purposes. Though I suppose you could treat it as a patch later. Thanks.

  • @denveraspen
    @denveraspen 5 лет назад +4

    Great review. Could you use a keyboard input instead of a guitar?

    • @CaptGrout
      @CaptGrout 5 лет назад +2

      Yes. I am literally doing it right now. You can plug any instrument you want into that 1/4" jack. If it plays chords, it'll harmonize.

    • @amandawilson9555
      @amandawilson9555 2 месяца назад

      ​@@CaptGroutwow! Neat!

  • @ViktorZethelius
    @ViktorZethelius 8 лет назад +2

    I bought the VE-2 and it´s really an incredibly tool. I need to buy some pedal for changing the memory though. Is there any chance I could get like... 30 different memories of my harmonize-settings if I buy some "special pedal"? Is there any pedal that is "extra-ordinary" in this case? Thanks for some advice here :)

  • @MrJTR-gy7yo
    @MrJTR-gy7yo 5 лет назад +3

    If the knob is set in "unison" will it give a chorus/multi-vocal effect, or simply sound like its completely turned off?

    • @RonnieVaiArovo
      @RonnieVaiArovo 5 лет назад

      Good question, Without trying it, I would suspect that you would get a doubling effect!

  • @pacofernandez4591
    @pacofernandez4591 2 года назад

    This guy's voice is fantastic! :) Does he need this device at all?

  • @teddyboy252
    @teddyboy252 2 года назад +1

    Great job

  • @denveraspen
    @denveraspen 5 лет назад

    Great and timely response, thanks.👍

  • @barrykenwright1806
    @barrykenwright1806 8 лет назад +1

    Hi nice vocals and playing enjoyed it very much very good demo , i think i will be getting one of these units soon , could i also just ask what was the setting on the Reverb /delay knob you was using or could you recommend a good setting , i have a similar style to yourself thanks for your time hoping to here from soon

  • @Jack-fs2im
    @Jack-fs2im Год назад

    All you need is compression and reverb.The engineer on live gigs doesn,t want to be told how to mix so won,t often let you use a pedal

  • @macjones2988
    @macjones2988 5 лет назад +6

    What was the first song dude? Oh, and I bought a VE2 after seeing this review, great job

  • @blunote47
    @blunote47 5 лет назад +11

    if you run a piano or backing tracks through it, can it determine the key.

    • @RonnieVaiArovo
      @RonnieVaiArovo 5 лет назад

      Hi man, Definitely no to backing tracks and maybe for piano. As far I can tell, it will only accept a guitar instrument. Let me know if it works with a keyboard tho? :D

    • @RonnieVaiArovo
      @RonnieVaiArovo 5 лет назад +2

      Apparently it does work with keyboards since you can play chords with a keyboard! should work with a mono 1/4 Inch TRS jack.

  • @GregoryGuay
    @GregoryGuay 4 месяца назад

    Comparing this to the VE - 22, is the basic preamp and compression fundamental tone just as good? Does the chromatic pitch correction setting work well for subtle? All I really want is a decent sounding compression, very light pitch correction, and vocal doubling, or octaves. Just wondering which unit would work best for me. This little compact one looks convenient.

  • @andrewjaster39
    @andrewjaster39 8 лет назад +1

    Love the guitar tone. What effects are you using on it or is it just a straight feed?

  • @OmarJacobo
    @OmarJacobo 5 лет назад

    I like the first song a lot.

  • @vincentmahe9274
    @vincentmahe9274 3 года назад

    Fantastic singer no doubt. Been trying to replicate the first tune... what guitar does he play on?

  • @therealjackfisher
    @therealjackfisher 4 года назад

    I wonder if i hook up a mic to my BOSS GT-100 if the harmonist will be better then on this tiny box.. it should be, there are more things i can tweak.

  • @cristianmedinasanchezbandasono
    @cristianmedinasanchezbandasono 3 месяца назад

    Hola buen material,!!, curiosidad que guitarra es?

  • @tour33
    @tour33 5 лет назад

    Would love to wrap my harmonica around that. Just checked price. Out of my price range unfortunately. Looks good though.

  • @mariofournier9663
    @mariofournier9663 8 лет назад +1

    Nice performed, and explications, but what's the name of song intro?

  • @sfernando1
    @sfernando1 Год назад

    IS THERE A MIDI INPUT FOR KEYBOARD USE, FOR INSTANT CHORD TO FOLLOW FOR PRECISION, and a foot switch to turn on/off the harmony?

  • @CristianSecui
    @CristianSecui 2 года назад

    Hi! It works if i play a song come from a tablet in the guitar input? He detect the key? Or only works with guitar.

  • @PompeyMatt17
    @PompeyMatt17 9 лет назад

    I've now got a VE-2 and love it...but I guess you can't use an Amp that only has one jack input ?... as the pedal needs to go to the amp and so does the guitar? hence the XLR out goes to the Amp jack input and I have to play guitar unamplified

  • @MrBassdog
    @MrBassdog 5 лет назад

    All I want for Christmas !!!!

  • @loz5854
    @loz5854 18 дней назад

    That’s a great review. Thank you. I’m tempted Can I use it on the average pedal board ?

    • @GuitarInteractive
      @GuitarInteractive  18 дней назад +1

      Yes, absolutely

    • @loz5854
      @loz5854 18 дней назад

      @@GuitarInteractive thank you.

    • @loz5854
      @loz5854 18 дней назад

      @@GuitarInteractive my goodness. I thought you looked familiar- you play with Pete now ! All the best to you.

  • @HueyMaxSucks
    @HueyMaxSucks 5 лет назад +1

    Is it possible to change/tap the delay time? Great demo.

  • @jettlagtv389
    @jettlagtv389 2 года назад

    Finally this is what im loiking for

  • @teddydelacruz1184
    @teddydelacruz1184 Год назад

    Hi, what if i dont have any playing instrument, how will boss ve2 detect the minor and major keys of a song

  • @tomedwards81
    @tomedwards81 6 лет назад

    You have a great voice. You sound like James Dean Bradfield, the lead singer of the Manic Street Preachers 👏🏼

    • @summittodo
      @summittodo 5 лет назад

      Exactly what i was thinking,especially on the second song

  • @peekaboo4390
    @peekaboo4390 3 года назад

    This is the way to use these pedals .

  • @adonikam1
    @adonikam1 5 лет назад

    Thank you I need lots help in voice. I don't like even back up, but, as feed back from the mic goes how does harmonics from or feed back of a metal guitar effect it?? Thanks AWSOME vid

  • @toneranger
    @toneranger Год назад

    Great demo, Needs a momentary option and the knobs are way too close to the pedal, can't see it when standing, this wouldn't last long live.

  • @timothybowman2208
    @timothybowman2208 4 года назад

    Thanks buddy ; Better than reading owners man !

  • @edwardprzyczkowski9227
    @edwardprzyczkowski9227 5 лет назад +4

    Could you please tell me what you are using for a effect on the guitar please.

    • @gutbucket260
      @gutbucket260 4 года назад

      Sounds like a little chorus added.

  • @sempei58
    @sempei58 8 лет назад +1

    can this be used in a home recording through a audio interface or only for live work. sounds great

  • @evanjazzista
    @evanjazzista 2 года назад

    Nice but can you do 4ths with this device? Suspended chords, if you will.

  • @johnsujith12
    @johnsujith12 4 года назад

    Very good review

  • @paulrivers6747
    @paulrivers6747 4 года назад

    Wow technology awesome I have to get this, one man band

  • @Gordy4gigs
    @Gordy4gigs Год назад

    Hi dude !! At 9m:30scs you say that the footswitch can be made momentary.. I can't find any information on that setting. Could you please give me some advice??

  • @tomdelica1960
    @tomdelica1960 4 года назад +1

    Will this work with bass, or does it need chords rather than single notes?

  • @petec3211
    @petec3211 7 лет назад

    Super demo!Really nice!Anyone know which guitar is that one?

  • @patian9
    @patian9 8 лет назад +1

    why does my Ve-2 always cut out my voice completely when hitting certain notes?

  • @aaronsherlock2005
    @aaronsherlock2005 5 лет назад

    Does the guitar automatic key change system over ride the key switch? So if I change it to 'C' for example and play a song in 'A' it will harmonise in A?

  • @duncanhazlewood8045
    @duncanhazlewood8045 2 года назад

    Thanks for this review. Is there a way to tempo match the delay?

  • @STEVEFINNERTY
    @STEVEFINNERTY Год назад

    Great review, thanks

  • @Boleskinebeatz
    @Boleskinebeatz 2 года назад

    Anyone know more about the auto tune/pitch correction to the main vocal ?

  • @ardencyproductions1981
    @ardencyproductions1981 5 лет назад

    This dude can sing

  • @Elazarko
    @Elazarko 2 года назад

    What harmony is your best suggestions to use with a digital piano? I imagine stereo.

  • @BrotherBurr
    @BrotherBurr 2 года назад

    Thanks. Anyone done any side by sides of the Boss compared to the TC Helicon Harmony G-XT? Is there a noticeable harmony / sound quality advantage of one vs the other?

  • @tallpaul8880
    @tallpaul8880 5 лет назад

    If the auto harmonist button is pressed it turns green. What does that indicate?✌🏼🇺🇸

  • @oduhbatera
    @oduhbatera 5 лет назад +1

    Alguém ao sabe onde conseguir um desse no Brasil

  • @Dave-mn7bs
    @Dave-mn7bs 5 лет назад +1

    What would happen if you plug a bass guitar instead of a acoustic

    • @RonnieVaiArovo
      @RonnieVaiArovo 5 лет назад

      It should work to a degree but an acoustic guitar will work allot better.

  • @Moon-ls4vc
    @Moon-ls4vc 6 месяцев назад

    Does anyone know what the intro song is called and who the author is?
    Thank you.

  • @oliverbean5298
    @oliverbean5298 5 месяцев назад

    When I try to use my boss harmonist I get the sound of the guitar with an effect on it instead of just the ordinary guitar sound, any idea what I'm doing wrong please?

  • @MatheusFelizari
    @MatheusFelizari 8 лет назад

    Hey, guys! Which one do you prefer? The "BOSS VE 2 Vocal Harmonist" or the "TC HELICON Harmony Singer"? And why? Thank you all! o/

    • @andrewjaster39
      @andrewjaster39 8 лет назад +1

      The Boss VE-2 is my choice. More logical for live playing.

    • @MatheusFelizari
      @MatheusFelizari 8 лет назад +3

      +Andrew Jaster Thanks for the answer! =D I haven't bought any of them yet, but the TC Helicon sounds much more natural to my ears, according to the videos that I saw.

  • @francisalmeida5678
    @francisalmeida5678 22 дня назад

    How can you connect a beatbuddy to the boss

  • @fernandocamacho2227
    @fernandocamacho2227 2 года назад

    Hello, does it works well with a trumpet or other brass? Thinking in buying one, Thanks

  • @chibachiba7936
    @chibachiba7936 2 года назад

    whether it can on the keyboard what is the price of the product

  • @guillermoseijo2437
    @guillermoseijo2437 6 лет назад +1

    lastima que no activastes los subtitulos, no entendi nada.

  • @Livengoodproject
    @Livengoodproject 6 лет назад

    Very nice... I see acoustic / solo singers using this... What if you are in a loud, electric, rock band? can you send a dry, electric, guitar signal to it? then play an old Aerosmith or ACDC song,, will the way you play electric still work to make harmony? and really work with a ROCKIN' band?

    • @hfreeman330
      @hfreeman330 6 лет назад +1

      This has line through so you put it first in your pedal board chain. In other words, it's only receiving dry guitar signal before you add drive/distortion etc.

  • @tyrondavey2976
    @tyrondavey2976 6 лет назад +3

    Hi Mick, great singing, just love your vocal style even without the pedal.
    as the saying goes , its the singer and not the song.
    I am a restaurant musician, singer from India
    After watching almost all the demo videos , I made up my mind to pick up the Boss ve2 only after watching you use it.
    Can you please let me know the name of the first song you sing in this video.
    Tyron

  • @triandalgd952
    @triandalgd952 5 лет назад

    BOSS No fabricado una con simuladores por ejemplo de piano, órgano trompetas . Y rítmica con varias baterías como vals, Bossa Nova, bolero cumbia y otro tipo de acompañamientos.

  • @matinee310
    @matinee310 5 лет назад

    Great voice!

  • @tejasghate799
    @tejasghate799 4 года назад

    Hi.. Can I use this ONLY as a guitar interface to record acoustic/ electric guitar on Logic Pro? How good is it for that purpose? when I am not using any mic I mean, as I would mostly record guitar and vocals separately.
    Thanks!!

  • @ekbergpeter6987
    @ekbergpeter6987 2 года назад

    Great review. Just wonder if the output is both guitar and vocal in one cable?

    • @hifiestudio
      @hifiestudio 9 месяцев назад

      You can use LINE OUT connector in the back