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VE-20_e.book 1 ページ ２００９年７月３０日 木曜日 午後８時１３分
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT
NOTES” (supplied on a separate sheet).
These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.
Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good understanding of every feature
provided by your new unit, this manual should be read in its e
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VE-20_e.book 2 ページ ２００９年７月３０日 木曜日 午後８時１３分 Contents Main Features ................................. 1 Convenient Functions ................. 14 Using the HARMONY pedal to turn Installing Batteries ......................... 3 effects other than Harmony on/off .......... 14 Quick Start ...................................... 4 Using the pedals to switch sounds........... 14 1. Getting ready..................................................4 Using your recorded voice to make 2. Sing..............
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English Deutsch Français Italiano Español Português Nederlands VE-20_e.book 3 ページ ２００９年７月３０日 木曜日 午後８時１３分 Installing Batteries Insert the batteries as shown below, being careful to orient the batteries correctly. • When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers or magazines, and place them under the four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and knobs. Also, you should try to orient the unit so that no buttons or knobs get damaged. • When turning the unit upsi
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VE-20_e.book 4 ページ ２００９年７月３０日 木曜日 午後８時１３分 Quick Start 1. Getting ready Connect your mic to the INPUT jack, and connect • If you’re using batteries, insert them 1 the OUTPUT jacks to your mixer or recorder. before you continue. “Installing Batteries” (p. 3) • If you’re using an AC adaptor (BOSS PSA-series; optional), connect it to the DC IN jack. • If you use a condenser mic that requires phantom power, set the Phantom Power parameter to the On. “Using a condenser mic Before you make co
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English Deutsch Français Italiano Español Português Nederlands VE-20_e.book 5 ページ ２００９年７月３０日 木曜日 午後８時１３分 Quick Start Press the EXIT button to return to the Play screen. 4 Gradually raise the input gain or volume of your 5 mixer or recorder. 2. Sing Go ahead and sing. Use the ON/OFF pedal to switch the effect on/off, and hear 1 the difference it makes. The ON/OFF indicator lights when the VE-20’s effect is on. Lit 3. Switching sounds Turn the central SOUND knob to switch between For details
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VE-20_e.book 6 ページ ２００９年７月３０日 木曜日 午後８時１３分 Quick Start 4. Using the HARMONY pedal Press the HARMONY pedal; the Harmony effect will be applied. 1 • For details on adjusting the harmony effect, refer to “Adjusting The HARMONY indicator will light. the Harmony effect” (p. 11). • You can use the HARMONY pedal to apply effects other than Harmony. Lit “Using the HARMONY pedal to turn effects other than Harmony on/off” (p. 14) 5. Turning the power off Lower the volume of your mixer or recorder.
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English Deutsch Français Italiano Español Português Nederlands VE-20_e.book 7 ページ ２００９年７月３０日 木曜日 午後８時１３分 Making the Connections Mic Stereo AC Adaptor Headphones (PSA series; optional) Mixer, Recorder, etc. • When using an AC adaptor, be sure to use only the specified type (PSA series; optional). Using an adaptor other than the specified type may cause the unit to malfunction, or cause damage to the unit. • To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down t
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VE-20_e.book 8 ページ ２００９年７月３０日 木曜日 午後８時１３分 Panel Descriptions Front panel Display This shows the sound number and name. In sound or function editing screens, it shows the parameters and values being edited. * Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display. PHRASE LOOP Indicator MENU Button This lights when the Phrase Loop Use this to make settings for sounds and function is on. functions. PHRASE LOOP Button This turns the Phrase Loop REVERB LEVEL Button function on/off. Use this to adjust
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English Deutsch Français Italiano Español Português Nederlands VE-20_e.book 9 ページ ２００９年７月３０日 木曜日 午後８時１３分 Panel Descriptions Rear panel INPUT Jack Connect your mic directly to this jack. The INPUT jack accepts either an XLR plug or a phone plug; you can use either type as appropriate for your situation. The jack accepts both balanced and unbalanced connections. The XLR type jack can provide 48 V phantom power, allowing you to connect a phantom-powered condenser microphone. * This instrument is
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VE-20_e.book 10 ページ ２００９年７月３０日 木曜日 午後８時１３分 Sounds and Effects What is a “sound”? On the VE-20, a “sound” is a combination of effects that determine the overall tonal character of a vocal that is processed with the unit. Each effect in a sound modifies a specific vocal characteristic, such as volume, tone, pitch, or ambience. A vocalist can instantly change their entire tonal character by selecting one of the 30 different sounds in the VE-20. Sound number Sound type Explanation 01–30 These a
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English Deutsch Français Italiano Español Português Nederlands VE-20_e.book 11 ページ ２００９年７月３０日 木曜日 午後８時１３分 Sounds and Effects Adjusting the Harmony effect Adjusting the level of the Reverb effect Matching the harmony to the key of 1. Press the REVERB LEVEL button. your song 1. Use the cursor buttons to select the Key . 2. Turn the SOUND knob to adjust the amount of reverb as desired. 2. Turn the SOUND knob to set the Key to 3. Press the EXIT button to return to the Play match the key of
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VE-20_e.book 12 ページ ２００９年７月３０日 木曜日 午後８時１３分 Sounds and Effects Editing the effects Naming your sound 1. Press the MENU button. To help you remember the tonality that a sound produces, you can assign a descriptive name of up 2. Turn the SOUND knob to select the effect to 12 characters to a sound. that you want to edit. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Turn the SOUND knob to select NAME. 3. Press cursor button ( ) to select the parameter that you want to edit. 3. Press cursor button ( ). 4. Use
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English Deutsch Français Italiano Español Português Nederlands VE-20_e.book 13 ページ ２００９年７月３０日 木曜日 午後８時１３分 Using Phrase Loop to Layer Your Voice You can use the ON/OFF pedal to control the Phrase Loop function. What is the Phrase Loop function? This function lets you record a monaural phrase of up to 38 seconds and play it repeatedly (i.e., play it as a loop). You can also layer—or “overdub”—additional phrases with the first phrase. By layering different melody lines you can simulate an a cap
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VE-20_e.book 14 ページ ２００９年７月３０日 木曜日 午後８時１３分 Convenient Functions 8. Press the EXIT button to return to the Play Using the HARMONY pedal to screen. The specified effects will switch on/off together turn effects other than each time you press the HARMONY pedal. Harmony on/off You can use the HARMONY pedal to apply effects Using the pedals to switch other than Harmony. sounds Example 1) Turning DELAY on/off In addition to using the SOUND knob to switch 1. Press the MENU button. between
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English Deutsch Français Italiano Español Português Nederlands VE-20_e.book 15 ページ ２００９年７月３０日 木曜日 午後８時１３分 Convenient Functions 4. Turn the SOUND knob to select the write- Using your recorded voice to destination sound. make adjustments (Sound Check) You can use the Phrase Loop function to record your voice unprocessed by any effects, and then Sound name of the write destination play back your recorded voice while you audition Sound number of the write destination sounds or make adjustments
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VE-20_e.book 16 ページ ２００９年７月３０日 木曜日 午後８時１３分 Convenient Functions Specifying the type of output Cutting unwanted low (Stereo or Mono/Dry) frequencies If you want the VE-20’s sound to be output in stereo If you want to cut unwanted low-frequency content, or as mono/dry signals, make the following setting. turn on the LowCut parameter. 1. Press the MENU button. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press cursor button ( ) to select the 2. Press cursor button ( ) to select the Low Output. Cut. 3. Turn th
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English Deutsch Français Italiano Español Português Nederlands VE-20_e.book 17 ページ ２００９年７月３０日 木曜日 午後８時１３分 Appendix Restoring the factory settings Sound List (Factory Reset) No. Category Sound Name Here’s how to restore the VE-20’s settings to their 01 STANDARD HARD ROCK factory-set condition. 02 POP 03 BALLAD 1. Press the MENU button. 04 OLDIES 2. Turn the SOUND knob to select FACTORY 05 ROCK RESET. 06 JAZZ 07 ECHO 08 ARENA 09 CATHEDRAL 3. Press cursor button ( ). 10 HIP HOP The REC indicato
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VE-20_e.book 18 ページ ２００９年７月３０日 木曜日 午後８時１３分 Appendix Parameter Explanation Parameter guide Drive *2 Adjusts the degree of distortion. Tone *2 Adjusts the tonal character. Sound parameters Speed *3 Specifies the speed. These are the effects parameters than you can edit Depth *4 Adjusts the depth of CHORUS. within each sound. *1 Available if Type is set to PREAMP. *2 Available if Type is set to DISTORTION. DYNAMICS *3 Available if Type is set to STROBE or FLANGER. Parameter Explanation *4 Ava
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English Deutsch Français Italiano Español Português Nederlands VE-20_e.book 19 ページ ２００９年７月３０日 木曜日 午後８時１３分 Appendix CONTROL PEDAL Parameter Explanation Troubleshooting Type DBL/HRM Power doesn’t come on DELAY Have the batteries run down? PITCH → Replace them with new batteries (p. 3). Switches each effect on/off (p. 14). * The batteries included with the VE-20 are meant only to confirm that TONE/SFX the unit is functional at the factory. REVERB Is the specified AC adaptor (PSA series; option
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VE-20_e.book 20 ページ ２００９年７月３０日 木曜日 午後８時１３分 Main Specifications VE-20: Vocal Processor Nominal Input Level INPUT: -20 dBu (MicSens=40) Power Supply DC 9 V: Dry battery LR6/R6 (AA) type x 6, AC Adaptor (PSA series) Input Impedance INPUT: 4 k ohms * Duration of continuous use with battery Nominal Output OUTPUT: -20 dBu operation: Level PHONES/LINE: -4 dBu Carbon: 2 hours, Alkaline: 8 hours These figures will vary depending on the actual Output Impedance OUTPUT: 600 ohms conditions of use. PHO
