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BOSS VE-2 Vocal Harmonist featuring Annekei

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The Boss VE-2 Vocal Harmonist delivers sophisticated vocal processing in an easy-to-use pedal. Perfect for singers who play guitar, this portable pedal magically creates lush vocal harmonies that follow your singing, with pitch tracking your guitar chords, a preset key, or a blend of both. Using one of three modes, you can dial in gorgeous harmonies on the fly, even mid-song, without any music theory experience.

Auto-Harmony Mode Follows Your Guitar

In Auto-Harmony mode, the VE-2 listens to the chords you strum and generates matching vocal harmonies in real time. This allows for perfect harmonies in any key, even if you change keys mid song. With 24 harmony types to choose from, you can add full, choir-like backing to your vocals with the press of a footswitch.

Set Your Key for Solo Performances

When performing without a guitar, set your song's key using the dedicated key knob. The VE-2 will create harmonies based on the key you select, allowing solo vocalists and a cappella groups to benefit from lush harmonization previously only available to those accompanying themselves on an instrument.

Hybrid Mode Blends Guitar and Key Input

For songs that transition between rhythm guitar and lead playing, Hybrid mode generates harmonies based on both your guitar chords and the key setting. This unique feature ensures the right harmonies whether you're strumming chords or soloing. With a simple footswitch press, you have the flexibility to change between modes during your performance.

Essential Vocal Effects and USB Recording

In addition to harmonies, the VE-2 provides reverb, delay and an enhancer with pitch correction to polish your vocal tone. You can also connect the VE-2 to your computer via USB to capture your vocal sounds for recording, videos and more. Compact, portable and battery-powered, the Boss VE-2 Vocal Harmonist puts studio-quality vocal processing at your feet whenever and wherever you want to sing.

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  • Real-time vocal harmonies and high-quality effects in an affordable, easy-to-operate pedal
  • Auto Harmony function automatically detects chords played on a connected guitar and generates perfectly matching harmonies, even during mid-song key changes
  • Solo singers can create harmonies by manually setting the song key with a dedicated panel knob
  • Hybrid mode creates harmonies based on both guitar chord input and the manual key setting, perfect for songs where the guitar part transitions between rhythm and lead playing
  • 24 harmony types to choose from (12 one- and two-voice harmonies plus variations that provide even fuller sounds)
  • Friendly user interface that's simple to use, even for vocalists not familiar with using effects
  • Easily dial up reverb and delay effects with a single knob
  • Enhance function controls dynamics and applies subtle pitch correction as you sing
  • Three memories for storing favorite settings
  • Runs on four AA-size batteries or optional PSA-series AC adapter (sold separately
  • XLR mic input with phantom power (phantom power is available even when running on batteries)
  • USB audio function for capturing processed vocal sounds into your computer

collapse expand iconWarranty

Boss pedals - 5 year parts warranty
90 day labor warranty.
1 year warranty - Multitracks, Jamstations, etc.
Check with manufacturer for specific product warranty.

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19 Reviews

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

4

Works great but ...

I used to have a TC Helicon Harmony G and the harmonies sounded kind of fake, this sounds way more realistic and I think the pitch correction option will come in handy on "bad vocal days". It seems a lot sturdier than my TC Helicon pedal and I like the ease of use. All the controls are straight forward and without even having to read the manual I was able to plug it in and use it immediately (but read the brief manual as there are some options like setting up presets and such that are not as straight forward and that the pedal has multiple functions depending on how long you press it). My only complaint is that the guitar signal is not output through the XLR out jack, only the vocals and harmonies, it would have been nice to have and option of everything coming out through one but the guitar only outputs from the guitar thru jack, not that big a deal but it would have been ideal for an open mic for example to just plug one jack into the sound board and you're all set. Otherwise I would give it 5 stars.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Good But Could Be Better

Overall, the VE-2 is a great unit for acoustic/solo performers who want a bit more 'lush' to their sound who don't want to get bogged down in loops/patches/programming. Compared to metal stomp boxes, the rubber footswitch is great, as well. However, the VE-2's main drawbacks are: 1. No ability to switch harmony setting w/out purchasing a Boss footswitch. (They absolutely should've designed the pedal w/ a switch to scroll settings, i.e. split the long footswitch in half - one side turns it on/off, the other scrolls). 2. Certain notes get wobbly/shaky from time to time. 3. Doesn't let you combine both "Low and Higher" harmony setting. It has a few combo settings, but for some reason, they left this one out. 4. Footswitch - even if you use a footswitch, you apparently have to use two, as the first one will only change 'variation' and not settings. Uncool.

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  5. Professional Recording3
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  2. No guitar output through XLR out or line out1
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  • Love it: simple and sounds great.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byAlan

    fromBirmingham AL

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Enhances your voice with compression, dressing, eq, adjustable delay and reverb. Phantom power and battery or adapter. Sounds great straight into a powered speaker from your favorite mic. The harmony is work well (best to use just a touch).

  • nobody can make this thing harmonize I spent nearly 2 hour

    1

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byrobert

    fromFallon Nv

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    trying to harmonize i a fiddle. it won't do it

  • Another great Boss pedal

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byMargie

    fromWilliamstown NJ

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I was looking for a simpler, strictly harmony pedal for live performance. I have a VE-8 acoustic singer pedal that I use for recording. The VE-2 gives me those natural Boss harmonies without all the other stuff. Would have liked to get the adapter with the unit, like VE-8 and not have to purchase separately.

  • Great product, but the packaging sucks!

    3

    submitted5 years ago

    byCharles M

    fromVA

    Great product! I would recommend it. 4/5 stars for me. I gave two stars due to the box was not handled right.

  • Great Pedal with one exception (Product Life)

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byAlex, C

    fromDallas, TX

    I am a full-time professional musician. I use this pedal at all my performing gigs. The first time I bought this pedal, it lasted me 2 and a half years before it gave out on my (stepping on the pedal would not activate the switch to harmonies). The next replacement pedal I got only lasted a year and a half before having the same issue. Other than that, it is excellent. I have a custom case for it, so I take excellent care of it.

  • I would recommend this product

    4

    submitted5 years ago

    byTolyosi

    fromNj

    Its working fine , the memory is hard to use specially there is no manual for it

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byVincent

    fromWilliamsburg VA

    What model psa adapter for power supply?

    What model psa adapter for power supply?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    BOSS PSA-120S2 AC Power Adapter
  • asked byMEL

    fromFlorida

    can you use keyboards instead of guitar for the harmonizer

    can you use keyboards instead of guitar for the harmonizer

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, you can.
  • asked byChuck

    fromNorthern Illinois

    Does it work with a Bass as the instrument source for automatic harmony detection.  The description quite often refers to using "Chords" from the guitar (or keyboard) as a source of the automatic scale or harmony note generation.  I am hopeful it would work with a singular note source such as a Bass, rather than having to manually set the key register for each individual song.

    Does it work with a Bass as the instrument source for automatic harmony detection. The description quite often refers to using "Chords" from the guitar (or keyboard) as a source of the automatic scale or harmony note generation. I am hopeful it would work with a singular note source such as a Bass, rather than having to manually set the key register for each individual song.

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    Yes. It'll work.
  • asked byNone

    fromundisclosed

    Can you use on keyboard?

    Can you use on keyboard?

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    Yes
  • asked byJohn Mazlish

    fromBrooklyn

    Hi! Does my guitar pre-amp pedal (the Boss ad-10) need to be connected to and run through the VE-2, or can they operate completely separately?

Thanks! John

    Hi! Does my guitar pre-amp pedal (the Boss ad-10) need to be connected to and run through the VE-2, or can they operate completely separately? Thanks! John

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m very sorry. Your question is not clear. Please call us at 855-770-3373
  • asked byAllen

    fromOceanside,CA

    is this pedal in stock and available?

    is this pedal in stock and available?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please give us a call for product availability 877-687-5403.
  • asked byBob

    fromMO

    How long on battery power

    How long on battery power

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m sorry, the manufacturer has not made that information available
  • asked bypaul

    frombohemia, n.y.

    besides connecting a guitar , can u connect a keyboard ??

    besides connecting a guitar , can u connect a keyboard ??

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes
  • asked byMichael

    fromEau Claire, WI.

    Do I understand that the Boss VE-2 does not allow me to have a part above and a part below the main vocal line? It's either one or the other as one of the reviewers stated.

    Do I understand that the Boss VE-2 does not allow me to have a part above and a part below the main vocal line? It's either one or the other as one of the reviewers stated.

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes, it will either be one or the other, you cannot do both
  • asked bySusan

    fromTucson AZ

    Can it be used with an electronic piano keyboard plugged in, instead of a guitar?

    Can it be used with an electronic piano keyboard plugged in, instead of a guitar?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes, it can
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