Boss VE-500 Vocal Performer

Advanced vocal multi-effects stompbox for singing guitarists
Automatic vocal harmony/pitch correction powered by newly enhanced BOSS algorithms for natural sound with smooth tracking
Class-leading sound quality and high-powered BOSS DSP engine for processing vocals with up to nine effects at once
Extensive selection of effects specially tuned for vocals; Enhance section for shaping core tone, plus reverb, delay, modulation, distortion, EQ, filter, and many other types for further processing
Versatile and creative vocoder effect for generating electronic voice and talk box sounds based on guitar input
Flexible effect routing options for processing live and harmonized vocals together or separately
Dedicated looper
XLR mic input with adjustable sensitivity and available phantom power
Guitar input for harmony, pitch, and vocoder processing; Thru output for sending unprocessed signal to guitar pedals
Stereo XLR outputs for sending vocal sounds to a PA mixer or recorder
Three assignable footswitches for real-time performance control, plus support for up to two external footswitches or an expression pedal
99 user memories for storing patch setups
Three assignable knobs for quick access to essential parameters while performing
MIDI input and USB-MIDI for guiding harmony/pitch engine from an external MIDI keyboard or DAW backing tracks
Editor/librarian software (Mac/Windows) for sound editing and patch management via USB

SPECIFICATIONS

• Sampling Frequency48 kHzAD Conversion32 bits + AF method
• AF method (Adaptive Focus method) is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (SN) ratio of the AD and DA converters.DA Conversion32 bitsProcessing32-bit floating pointPatches99 (User) + 50 (Preset)Nominal Input LevelMIC IN: -40 dBu (Adjustable)
• INST IN: -10 dBuInput ImpedanceMIC IN: 4 k ohms
• INST IN: 2 M ohmsNominal Output LevelXLR OUT L, R: -40 dBu, -10 dBu (Selectable)
• INST THRU: -10 dBu (Unbuffered)Output ImpedanceXLR OUT L, R: 600 ohmsDisplayGraphic LCD (132 x 32 dots, backlit LCD)ControlsDOWN switch, UP switch, HARMONY switch,
• EFFECT EDIT button, KEY button, MENU button, EXIT button, ENTER button,
• 1 knob, 2 knob, 3 knob,
• GND LIFT switchConnectorsMIC IN connector: XLR type, balanced, phantom power (DC 48 V, 10 mA Max)
• INST IN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• XLR OUT L, R connectors: XLR type
• INST THRU jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• CTL1,2 / EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
• USB COMPUTER port: USB Micro-B type
• DC IN jackPower SupplyAC adaptor (PSA series)Current Draw310 mA (with phantom power)
• 210 mA (without phantom power)AccessoriesAC adaptor: PSA series
• Owner's manual
• Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"Options (sold separately)Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-5L
• Dual Footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
• Expression Pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5SIZE AND WEIGHTWidth170 mm
• 6-3/4 inchesDepth138 mm
• 5-7/16 inchesHeight62 mm
• 2-1/2 inchesWeight860 g
• 1 lb 15 oz