Boss VE-5 Vocal Effects Processor Review | Candid and In-Depth Analysis

[@omarhaggag2232]

Thanks for this review. It convinced me to buy this vocal multi effect. And I love it. It's really great and has made my singing much better. Thank you!

[@kbenefits]

Great demo. Talking/Singing while flipping thru the presets is a great way to demo the pedal. and yes, i will definitely play harmonica thru my vocal pedal. harmonica effects!

[@pyannaguy]

Thanks for the nice, personable demo. I've had one for two years, play with it now & then and that's about it - never really got 100% conversant with it. It seems useful if you need harmony help, but onstage in the 'heat of battle,' trying to keep people on the dance floor or whatever, I've never liked the idea of having to dial in the key, the 3rd harmony, etc. while keeping the effects consistent. Maybe I'll give it another shot. I'll have to figure out how to streamline things. Maybe I could just take the 3 most-used settings and put 'em under the 3 "Favorite Sound" buttons.

[@wadeolder7193]

One of the few honest reviews on anything.

[@cesarformenti]

I used to have a Digitech connected via midi to my keyboard, so the chords follow the tone you are playing in. How the VE5 recognises the tone for the chorus it it does not have midi in/out?

[@broncog1311]

So, can you combine reverb, chorus and pitch correct in one single preset?

[@TheChazking]

How do you stop the acoustic guitar echoing through the unit. I have just brought one and all I can hear is a distorted guitar with the harmony switched on which drowns out the voice and sounds strange

[@kr-vx6je]

I got one too and am having the same problems and have not yet found an answer. I have an Ovation, Takamine, Yamaha APX and a Tanglewood and all do the same , even with the sound-holes blocked. It also has the same effect on my sons bass guitar played through a separate amp. Totally useless for a guitarist. Also very choosy about which song it will harmonise to. For example if you played 10 songs in the key of D, I find that it will not harmonise with at least one of them. Finally, try playing and singing and changing key at the same time. Very highly overrated and a total waste of money. If you got your problem solved I would be very grateful for any info. Cheers.

[@Mr_Blackwell]

Love the subtle Monty Python reference at 1:51. Which I'm only assuming was intentional.

[@slidestrings]

Great insight into the guts of this device! cheers

[@ROBBYHAQI]

Is it still worth it in 2024?,,or you have suggestion another😊

[@MoreThanGuitar]

It's a good tool for a few specific jobs. If you need to do that job, you can probably find one cheaper on Ebay or other.

[@ROBBYHAQI]

@@MoreThanGuitar I use it not for job but just a hobby, this effect is good, what I ask is still worth it using this because this tool is an old production, is there a newer version of this tool, thanks🫡

[@joy_lamb]

When recording vocals where are backing tracks coming from? I have an IPhone with a few apps that offer backing tracks. Question: plugging my IPhone to VE-5, will it pick up those backing tracks to accommodate my singing? I appreciate your time and reply, thank you

[@MoreThanGuitar]

There are many ways to make the instrumental backing for your vocals. If you are recording a cover tune, search for a karaoke version. Many sound just like the original without the lead vocal. If you are composing your own song and don't play an instrument, you can use GarageBand loops or an online production tool like SoundTrap to arrange prerecorded loops for your backing. Hope this helps.

[@micktaylor7299]

Great review...just the pros and cons no extra carry on. the one thyhing i needed to know before getting one was wether changing the key for each song was a major 50 button event and its not so all good. Should be more reviews like this

[@HeysenbeatsRC]

Si yo quiero ponerle compresor y al mismo tiempo pitch tune, se puede?

[@johnnydhernandez]

I know I can do the lead and the first harmony which is the 3rd degree, but can I do three part harmony? That is the lead, the first and second harmonies so I can have three voices going together in harmony?.

[@blueturtleman1]

Yes. For the external power supply you must use the actual Boss PSA 120. Or it will not work. Otherwise it is a fun toy. Good review thanks.

[@RedElephantStampede]

This guy is like a cross between a dude that plays at the Holiday Inn for all the bar napkins he can take home and a really bad old folks home stand up comedian.

[@henriflamemusic]

Great and simple review! Anyone know what would be an alternative for this one? How fast u can switch between effects in this? Thanks for answers! :)

[@johnplatt3496]

You can switch between effects with the touch of a button. I actually programmed in all of my effects for my whole set list, and simply dial to the next one before the next song. Takes a little up front work, but easier than trying to figure out what you want on the fly. Have fun!

[@CANALDOSAXOFONISTA]

Hi, has 'tap delay' in this pedal?

[@NishantMudgal]

"Wasted away..." times 10000! haha

[@musicchoicemnl5467]

Nishant Mudgal hahahaha

[@Sinoy86]

Ha-ha so true, couldnt stop thinking about it!

[@latinkeys1]

Thanks for this review. I like this unit, I think I will get one.

[@amandawilson9555]

Thank you- I was interested in this one but I don't need a robot voice.😅

[@MoreThanGuitar]

But what about all the robots in your audience who need some one to speak for them???? LMAO!

[@pixhuunomcrap4331]

¡Hola, excelente video!, una duda, ¿se puede conectar a un amplificador FENDER electroacustic 150? ¡de antemano Gracias! ♪♫

[@Joldrath]

Ty for the review. Saved me some money, hehehe. Take care.

[@AmadeusRel]

Very nice demonstration Sir. Thank you very much.

[@edgarestrada8487]

Best review ever!

[@MoreThanGuitar]

Oh wow! Thanks!

[@MoreThanGuitar]

Sounds good on any song as long as you don't over do it. Kick it in at "Wasted away again" and off before "But I know it's my own damned fault"

[@jorgedelgadocalvo3705]

Hello can you tell me the name and model of your pedal to activate the VE5? Thanks

[@MoreThanGuitar]

Any "momentary on" switch will work. I used a cheap keyboard sustain pedal. Look up the M-Audio SP-1 Sustain Pedal with Non-latching Momentary Switch and 5-foot Cable

[@MoreThanGuitar]

My most profound apologies; I borrowed this for a review and gave it back. I can't reference the unit and don't remember well enough. I know it takes points off my Man Card to suggest this, but have you read the manual? I seem to recall that I had similar difficulty with set up and found solace there.

[@FAMIGLIAMIA1]

scusa l'ingresso xlr collega l'amplificatore, mic in collega il microfono, e il ctl 1,2? e l'aux in? mi chiarisci un po? grazie

[@giovannidaleo2869]

l’aux in è per il foot switch, se non lo usi non ha alcuna utilita. il foot switch ti permette di passare da un effetto all’altro a mano libera spero di esserti stato d’aiuto

[@JohnMcConnach]

I have the VE20. does your unit have Dynamics? if so how do you set it? mine has depth and enhance but i'm not sure how to use it and I can't find any info on it anywhere. also how do you set the volume for your lead vocal do you have it at 100? have you tweaked the eq? sorry for all the questions

[@MoreThanGuitar]

I'm sorrier for the lack of answers. This was a loaner I had for a few weeks to review a while back. I don't remember anything about it s operation.

[@RandomButtonPusher]

This video shows you how to set dynamics, etc. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2WTaYxpqZh-ntU

[@RedElephantStampede]

"That just sounds cheesy." However Buffett's tired old-ass lame duck of a song is hip though.

[@whitedove3436]

Is it necessary to check or change the keys every time you sing? We have four vocalist in band and they sing diff keys

[@teacheralbertonavia3044]

You'll have to buy a vocal performer for each off them if they sing at the same time

[@82kteak]

thinking of buying one of these,can I use it when recording through an interface?I use sonar x1 le

[@jazznotes3802]

Does this have compressor fx?

[@ElliottWoodward]

Is that a brass shim under those sales on that tele?

[@MoreThanGuitar]

Yes, now focus, Elliott, it's a review about a vocal effect. ; )

[@AllenPinchloaf]

Can you play guitar into it and does it automatically change harmony note based on the chord?

[@shizamza]

Doesn't work as well as you'd like but boss makes a harmony pedal. Or the digitech whammy pedal can do that.

[@mathewsgeorge]

Enjoyed the presentation!

[@rtogurl]

What kind of peddle do you have for this?

[@MariusMarius-qd4nc]

it has a noise ..who knows why?

[@TaliaDeanOfficial]

Loved this ha ha its so much better when there humour

[@af4k]

Can you get more than one effect at a time?

[@JPleickhardtSR]

i get no effects or harmony...i have it plugged into a Roland street cube....what am i doing wrong...???...i did a reset to factory settings,hoping but no luck?

[@Zhorellski]

Could you manually edit the EQ and effects settings on this?

[@johnplatt3496]

You can manually edit and adjust every eq and effect on every pre-program, and save it. Or create your own, and save it to any empty slot (there are 20 empty ones for your own combination of effects). If you screw up, you can easily revert to factory settings end start over. Took a little figuring out. Room sound tech guys hate it though, as it throws off their pre-set mic levels, and they have to actually do some work to balance their PA with your voice machine. The Boss puts out quite a bit more signal than just the mic alone, so you’ll probably just have to turn the PA way down for that channel.

[@tbiffard]

​@@johnplatt3496 do you know is it possible to program a classic slapback delay?

[@bivotarshamble3672]

Sounds like to much reverb on every damn preset... or is that your P.A. ? 🤔

[@JPleickhardtSR]

i set it up wrong!!!!!!!i actually bypassed the unit,mic went right to amp...today i wired it correctly,pretty neat...except cant het a good 3 part harmony going....guess i can do that with the looper....now i need a cheap,(2?) foot switch.......thanx

[@pixhuunomcrap4331]

04:28 CREÍ QUE IBA A SALIR EL VIDEO DE LOS PUJIDOS xD

[@ak7173]

I dont see why ur not famous! ur brilliant!

[@YNVNEone]

For better comparison you should sing the same phrase for each example, just saying.

[@coldironhands1]

needs a ring modulator

[@MoreThanGuitar]

No that WOULD be a killer effect!

[@작곡가현정만아코디언]

WOW very good

[@antonioalonzo1067]

You certainly demo'd Margarita Ville, nothing else it seems... ha ha ha

[@Grvthang]

Hey - how would it sound on "Margaritaville"?

[@elliotwheeler4164]

God knows, but its annoying isn't it

[@saxfish]

< Yep...beer is fine ! >

[@stevenchisham2530]

lol, that ensemble from monty python got me.

[@MoreThanGuitar]

Thanks, man.

[@kade3788]

Is this for live performance only or could you hook this up to a laptop and mic to record?

[@CaptButtonMash]

Roland Corp. should hire you, I think...

[@lakshanjaliya7920]

❤❤❤❤

[@MoreThanGuitar]

Thanks! Do you use this effect?

[@mariocusicanqui352]

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[@mariocusicanqui352]

Nuca dicen enque tiendas puedo comprar

[@1971SuperLead]

If your microphone uses an XLR cable, then this will work.

[@CinderellAspergerSapiophile]

Cooool!

[@Mohammed_Bandar]

goooooooooooooooooooood

[@javiervidoza]

I am selling mine for just 300$ CAD. It is like new. I haven't used it too much

[@AdventureDad]

Well I know your favorite song. Good review though.

[@ヤマザキパン-j9p]

good😃

[@pixhuunomcrap4331]

NO TENGO DINERO NO NADA QUE DAR, LO ÚNICO QUE TENGO ES ...♪♫

[@nivid01]

Mate, your review would have been far more effective if you tested each effect using the same sentence or song rather than screwing around all over the place.

[@Mag777Nus]

It sounds cheesy... Wasted away again in margarita ville... Ha ha ha !...

[@lyneicehaynes4922]

I like to sing Acapella without the music.

[@ArtinRu]

The Wolverine )))))))

[@dogpreacherhall8208]

a lousy review.....