Product Description

The VE-5 Vocal Performer is a compact and mobile personal effects processor and looper for vocalists. Featuring a simple-to-use tabletop design easily attachable to a mic stand for performing, the VE-5 is perfect for singers, rappers, beatboxers, webcasters, and anyone who wants to have fun with processing vocal sounds. Its physical design is small and light, yet its effects are heavyweight class, derived from Boss' popular VE-20 Vocal Performer. With battery operation and built-in phrase looping, the VE-5 is also an ideal tool for street performers who want to bring a new dimension of creativity to their act.

Simple and Intuitive Operation
From beginners to professionals, all singers can enjoy great results with the VE-5. Even technophobes or non-musicians will embrace this creative processor, thanks to its simple, intuitive operation. The handy Favorite Sound function, for example, lets you instantly access your preferred sounds with a press of a button.

Diverse Applications
The VE-5 is suited for a variety of settings. It's perfect for live performers, and the included mount lets you attach it to any standard microphone stand. Some of the VE-5's functions can even be controlled by footswitches, which is great for hands-free operation. When powered by batteries, the VE-5 becomes an ideal tool for street performance, and it also fits beautifully in homes and studios as a tabletop processor.

Great Presets and High-Quality Effects
The VE-5 has six types of high-quality effects and various special processing, all inherited from the VE-20. Enhance your vocals with smooth Reverb or Delay, or control the level with the Dynamics function. Thicken your voice with the Double/Harmonizer and correct intonation problems with Pitch Correct. Use the onboard Distortion, Radio, and Strobe for unique and impactful special effects. You can even create iconic pitch-correct/hard-tune effects - a staple of many modern hip-hop and pop hits.

Built-In Phrase Looper
Have fun layering and looping your voice with the VE-5's built-in Phrase Looper. You can generate harmonies with yourself in real time, or jam over your own looped beatboxing. This creative feature greatly expands the potential of real-time vocal performance.

Easy one-touch operation Six types of high-quality vocal effects inherited from the VE-20 - Reverb, Delay, Double/Harmony, Dynamics, Pitch Correct, and Tone/SFX Phrase Looper adds impact to real-time vocal performances, including harmonizing and layered beatboxing Favorite Sound function provides immediate access to preferred sounds Ideal for live performance, as well as tabletop setups; mic-stand mount included Internal microphone for instant gratification Aux input for blending external music

Give your voice more choice with this easy-to-use processor. Order today!

SPECIFICATIONS

VE-5 Vocal Effects Processor

Nominal Input Level
MIC IN: -40 dBu (MicSens = 40) AUX IN: TBD

Input Impedance
MIC IN: 4 k ohms AUX IN: 22 k ohms

Nominal Output Level
XLR OUT: -40 dBu PHONES/LINE: TBD

Output Impedance
XLR OUT: 600 ohms PHONES/LINE: 66 ohms

Memory
Sound: 50

Effect Types
DYNAMICS, PITCH CORRECT, TONE/SFX, DOUBLE/HARMONY, DELAY, REVERB

Phrase Loop
38 sec. (Mono only)

Display
16 characters, 2 lines (backlit LCD)

Connectors
MIC IN jack/XLR type (balanced, phantom power: DC 48 V, 10 mA Max), 1/4 inch TRS phone type (balanced) AUX IN jack (Stereo miniature phone type) XLR OUT jack (XLR type) PHONES/LINE jack (Stereo miniature phone type) CTL 1, 2 Jack (1/4" TRS phone type) DC IN Jack (DC 9 V)

Power Supply
Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery (AA, HR6) or Alkaline (AA, LR6) x 4, AC Adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)

Expected battery life under continuous use
Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery (AA, HR6): TBD Alkaline (AA, LR6) : TBD * These figures will vary depending on the specifications of the batteries and the actual conditions of use. * Using phantom power will increase the power consumption, drastically shortening the battery life. Please use an AC adaptor when using phantom power

Accessories
Owner's Manual Leaflet (USING THE UNIT SAFELY, IMPORTANT NOTES, and Information)
Mic Stand Holder (Screw x 2, Washer x 2, Spring Washer x 2)
Audio Cable (Stereo Miniature Phone Type, Cable Tie Attached)
Alkaline Battery (AA, LR6) x 4

Custom Guitar's Friend Gold Coverage

Gold Coverage goes above and beyond the manufacturer's warranty to protect your gear from unexpected breakdowns, accidental damage from handling and failures. This plan covers your product for one, two, three or up to five years from your date of purchase, costs just pennies per day and gives you a complete "no-worry" solution for protecting your investment.

Gold Coverage Includes:

Unexpected and unintentional spills, drops and cracks Normal wear and tear Power surges Dust, internal heat and humidity

Other plan features include:

For products over $200, No Lemon Policy applies. If it fails for the same defect 3 times, it is replaced on the 4th breakdown. (Does not apply to failures due to drops, spills, and cracks) For products under $200 experiencing the above failures, a Custom Guitar's Friend gift card will be issued for the full price of the product + tax. Shipping fees covered if required for repair or replacement Plans are transferable in the event merchandise is sold Plans are renewable on new gear

*Limitations and exclusions apply. See terms and conditions for program details

Term for New Gear begins on date of purchase but does not replace the store return policy or manufacturer coverage.

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This is an item that I'll be using a lot. The instruction manual could use a larger print size! However, between the manual and a little trial and error. I
I'd say it is an easy learning process.
I can't wait to get VE-5 on-stage.
Boss VE-5 Vocal Effects Processor Red
.I'm the vocalist in my band. It caters to my creativity! It helps me achieve my versatility! It's so much fun and I'm barely figuring out. It is my first vocal processor, so i can't compare. Although it makes me a little naive in thinking that there can't be anything better. It's super easy to use. Instructions aren't necessary. It's that easy. Which makes it that much more worth it. It definitely has influenced the writing process.
Boss VE-5 Vocal Effects Processor Red
.I like this unit - it was a nice improvement overall for my live vocal effects and is very easy to use
Boss VE-5 Vocal Effects Processor Red
.I have a collection of harmonizers and never was satisfied with any of them. The units always
had an issue that made it difficult to use. Not any more !!!! My wife and I sing in a gospel group
and use accompaniment tracks. Our problem was we had to hold down the pedal on our other
BossVE20 unit then switch keys with seemed like eternity. This unit you just turn the knob and presto
you have the key you need and hit exit. Also setting the amount of harmony you need is a snap.
You can also store your favorite settings but since this is so easy to change we didn't even bother.
We didn't bother with the effects since our powered mixer is already equipped with those settings.
If you need something simple and easy to use this is it. As always the harmony is decent sounding and someday they may perfect the sound quality. As for now this is our best solution for a quality sounding
vocal processor.
Boss VE-5 Vocal Effects Processor Red
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