BOSS / VE-500 Vocal Effector

VE-500は、ペダルボードに組み込んで使用することを念頭に開発された、ギターボーカル用のボーカルエフェクターです。入力されたギターのコードを自動で解析し、ハーモニーを生成。そしてBOSS独自開発の高性能DSPエンジンによってプロクオリティの音質とナチュラルなエフェクトサウンドを出力します。

1. High-quality vocal multi-effects ideal for guitar and vocals
2. Adopts cutting-edge auto-detection algorithm to achieve natural harmony and pitch correction
3. Latest DSP engine developed exclusively by BOSS realizes industry-leading sound quality
4. In addition to preamp section with EQ and enhancement, various effects optimized for vocal sound such as reverb, delay, modulation, distortion, filter, etc.
5. Creative vocoder function that uses guitar input to use robot voice or talk box sound
6. Various routing options can be selected, such as outputting main vocal and harmony separately
7. Looper function expands the range of performance
8. XLR input terminal with gain adjustment and phantom power supply
9. Supports harmony, pitch correction, vocoder, etc., and outputs uncolored original sound to pedal board
Guitar in/through terminal
10. In addition to the three internal foot switches to which various functions can be assigned, two external foot switches and an expression pedal can also be added for high expandability.
11. Three knobs to which any parameter can be assigned and operated in real time.
12. MIDI/USB-MIDI input terminals that allow connection to a MIDI keyboard or DAW to generate harmonies and correct pitch.
13. Dedicated editor/librarian that can be used by connecting to a PC (Mac/Windows) via USB.

■Sampling frequency: 48kHz
■ AD conversion: 32-bit + AF method
※ The AF method (Adaptive Focus method) is a Roland/BOSS proprietary method that dramatically improves the signal-to-noise ratio of the AD converter.
■DA conversion: 32-bit
■Internal calculation: 32-bit floating point
■Patch: 99 (user) + 50 (preset)
■Nominal input level: MIC IN: -40dBu (variable)
　　　　　　　　　INST IN: -10dBu
■Input impedance: MIC IN: 4kΩ
　　　　　　　　　　　INST IN: 2MΩ
■Nominal output level: XLR OUT L, R: -40dBu, -10dBu (switchable)
　　　　　　　　　INST THRU: -10dBu (unbuffered)
■Output impedance: XLR OUT L, R: 600Ω
■Display: Graphic LCD (132 x 32 pixels, with backlight)
■Controls: ▼ switch
　　　　　　　　　▲ switch
　　　　　　　　　HARMONY switch
　　　　　　　　　EFFECT EDIT button
　　　　　　　　　KEY button
　　　　　　　　　MENU Buttons

EXIT button

ENTER button

1 to 3 knobs

GND LIFT switch

Connection terminals:

MIC IN terminal: XLR type, balanced,

Phantom power (DC 48V, 10mA Max)

INST IN terminal: Standard type

XLR OUT L, R terminals: XLR type

INST THRU terminal: Standard type

CTL1,2/EXP terminal: TRS standard terminal

USB COMPUTER terminal: USB micro B type

DC IN terminal

Power supply: AC adapter

Current consumption: 310mA (phantom power on)

210mA (phantom power off)

External dimensions: 170 (width) x 138 (depth) x 62 (height) mm
■Weight: 860g
■Accessories: AC adapter (PSA), instruction manual, ""Safety precautions"" leaflet,
　　　　　Warranty card, Roland user registration card
■Optional items: Foot switch: FS-5U, FS-5L
　　　　　Dual foot switch: FS-6, FS-7
　　　　　Expression pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5
※ 0dBu = 0.775Vrms