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[@arkturuslanding2532]

I found one of these second-hand for less than half of new in 2024. Your review is one of the best I've found. Very thorough and good sense of humor. And dude, your guitar playing is AWESOME. I wish i could play that good, but I'm inspired to really work hard on it after listening to this.

[@workingjanes9363]

And BTW - don't sell yourself short - You absolutely ROCK. Thanks for the great playing and singing demos. Can't tell you how much they helped.

[@kyleenglishmusic]

I’ve owned this pedal and played gigs with it for over a year, I think I come back to this video once a month just to refresh myself on what it can do. Thank you man.

[@jeffreyhanson4335]

I really want this. The Boss ME-70 was my college pedal and this reminds me of that. It’s analogue dials seem simple to run live. I really want just one pedal for my acoustic and vocals. Then use it for recording to help my computer from doing all the work.

[@GarlicAngelBand]

@@jeffreyhanson4335 its a good pedal if you're quickly trying to set up for a small gig - i tried to use it for a larger gig and it did not work out well.. at home recording quick covers its top notch like Thomas here is showing

[@chrisjude576]

Best review/tutorial I've seen. Lots of good information and hidden capabilities. Great production and wonderful sense of humor.

[@ericrobinson7184]

Don't understand, I've seen reviews with tons of hits for this, but this guy is on all levels...the most thorough interesting and best. He's my new go-to...much respect.

[@johnparsons3454]

It's so refreshing to have a tasteful player demoing these units.

[@teyfikagbas2991]

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[@neilmarland145]

Just fell over this review after my son bought this pedal, fantastic honest overview, presented in a easy going, fun informative way..... thank you for sharing 👍

[@dishadlankesh2449]

This is one of the best reviews/tutorials I’ve ever seen on the internet. Good job mate. You kept it entertaining all throughout the video.

[@tomansonmusic5329]

This was an awesome tutorial. Bought this after months of deliberation about whether I wanted it for my solo rig. It meant going to a bigger pedalboard but I think it was well worth it. However, I knew there was much more I could be doing with this thing and I really appreciate you showcasing all the options. This was an extremely well put together video. Completely agree with you about not showcasing vocal correction. Thanks for taking the time to research all of this. Makes me feel even better about my purchase. Thank you!

[@Stephen-zx4uf]

Your teaching demo features and performance are excellent! Just bought one and couldn’t figure out how to get it to do what I want. Rather than send it back you just showed what’s possible with lots of fresh ideas. Now excited about the new toy! Thank you so very much!

[@jenniferadler9847]

Thank you!! You have helped me make sense of this new toy! Your music is wonderful, keep playing!!

[@Beemerboy324]

Probably the best examination of the thing I've seen. Certainly the most honest.

[@kevinalanmattson]

Brilliant and thorough. May you live long enough to review everything out there..., viele Spaß machen.

[@tanyabmamanz]

Just bought this unit and watched your review/tutorial - gold! I'm looking forward to "getting to know" my VE-8 - I suspect it will be a journey and a "relationship" with disappointments (mostly in myself!), reparation and reconciliation. I especially like your closing comments about this being the best practice tool because it requires you to play and sing at your best - just what I'm looking for. Vielen dank, Thomas :)

[@mikenpet]

this is just about the most honest and humorous video Ive ever seen, Ever!! Well done. I guess I'm going with T.c helicon Voice live 2! These looked good, but know I have to wonder.

[@tonyhodge364]

The best review of this unit, 'by a country mile'. Well done Thomas and thank you. Can't wait to get mine.

[@workingjanes9363]

Dude, I had to stop the video just a few minutes in and write this comment. Thank GOD for YOU! I am a true techie but this pedal drove me nuts. I've tried just about every harmony pedal out there - and thought I would go with TC Helicon - but then I found this Boss unit which has a seriously decent and simple harmony set up. I like the harmony so decided to pitch everything else and use it. BUT - the rest of the functions and controls ARE NOT transparent. THANK YOU. You saved me and my ears. Those GAIN and EQ tips you provided are paramount to anyone who wants to use this pedal. AND the ridiculousness of the vocal enhance button - well - I don't feel alone anymore AND you made me laugh and THAT made my day. Thanks again :)

[@bmorales1b]

Thomas thank you very much for the thorough breakdown of the Boss VE 8.

[@nailevrimdog120bpm]

First time I watched a whole 39 minute youtube video. It was informative and fun, thank you. And I agree with all the shortcomings. I hope Boss did too. And finally, thank you Boss for the wonderful devices they have produced over the years.

[@MisterE428]

THIS is the review/instructional I needed. Very well done, thanks! And yes, killer voice!

[@ThomasSchuber]

Thanks a Lot

[@smacker360]

First time I've been informed and entertained at the same time. Bravo on both!!!

[@kyleenglishmusic]

Thank you so much. Extremely informative, this video made go out this morning step up from my 11 year old looper. I'll be watching this a lot over the next couple of days as I figure out how to use it.

[@csharpminorseven]

Really useful review - thanks Thomas - like your singing too...

[@dimscimmy6215]

Sorry I missed this when it first came out…you did this excellently!

[@thesafetydept]

Awesome video. I received one of these today and was totally perplexed about how to effectively use it. The interface doesn't seem very intuitive, but you explained a ton of features very well. Thank you.

[@good_king_guitarman1334]

What a great video! Thanks Thomas, you've made an awesome and very helpful guide to this pedal. You are also a pretty damn good musician!

[@dhicks07]

Man, I just ordered one of these, haven’t even got it yet, but I’m so excited after watching your video. Like another poster said, don’t sell yourself short man, you sound great!!!

[@diegodelafuente2142]

Excellent Review! Thxs for making this. One thing that would be nice: do a short video, explaining its features as an Audio Interface. Cheers!

[@paulussantosociwidjaja4781]

Interesting live song writing idea there on your looping example. Thank you for your extensive explanation of the product.

[@cristobalsaa8960]

so good review that I started watching it in german without understanding a word for 20 min, then I found the ENG version. Good job!!

[@cristianosantos4456]

Parabéns! Você é extremamente didático e objetivo. Tirou todas as minhas dúvidas!

[@solo857]

Hi Thomas, excellent review, thank you from Canada.

[@AnastasiaManifests]

Thank you for your comments. I love this pedal... but certain aspects of it are really confusing, despite the manual. So many things are buried in weird places. This video helped me. Honestly, when one can set it up, it works great. But it's not one that can be taken fresh out of the box to a gig.

[@billmacintyre3686]

Terrific review. Honest and talented (and funny) musician.

[@kaiulrica2701]

Great review. Thank you. And you, sir, are hilarious and honest. Love it.

[@CarlosAcoustic]

That was really worthwhile, thanks for posting. Great demos, and with a sense of humour. 39 minutes and it wasn't boring.

[@derrickmickle5491]

Six years later and this review still holds up. Best review of this device I've seen. Great job!

[@steve-o4207]

Thomas, you are a really good tutor - really enjoy your video. Also, you bring a great by of humour in to it 😂

[@InkyHucklenutt]

Thoroughly enjoyed your review

[@arunakalu]

I like the way you explain this pedal. Thanks man!!!

[@kowki]

Absolutely great review! I'm buying this thing, now without any doubt!

[@romanjones6124]

Great review and with a sense of humor

[@Gabymi727]

Thanks! the best review on youtube 🙌🙌

[@JS-lr8nj]

Wow, great demo and some great playing and singing!!!

[@finnbloch]

Hi Thomas I learned more more about how to use this device in your review than in what is stated in the manual - I even tried to read it. The manual is level Siemens phone - very low level concerning readability. I like the device and your review is great. Very entertaining and useful.

[@BigDogDaddyD]

Autocorrect info at the 3:45 mark... "If it's me and it sounds whacky, then I'm proud of it." That was great. I love it. Thanks for another great video.

[@joshporettimusic]

Best review, even just as a portable mixer it's worth getting.

[@walaldiscos7160]

Amazing review bro . Thanks for this

[@JohnYaschurIII]

Great Review. Informative, good examples. All around good review. One criticism; you made it clear you do not like pitch correction, but it does have its place under certain circumstances. I wish, despite your dislike of it, you reviewed it as it's part of the unit. Again, thanks for a great review

[@mataideush1088]

hello from Brazil!!!! thanks for the video man!!!! you r awesome!!!!

[@LAstudio8]

Good review. At last a demo that sounds good .

[@lgovantes1]

Awesome tutorial. You are a great teacher and performer and added just the right amount of humor to keep me engaged. It seems that the basic functions are intuitive but the complex functions are berried in the menus. I love the unit, but I wonder if a future upgrade would maybe make use of an app to set parameters easier. I love the fact that is uses batteries for using it for busking.

[@mSw736]

This is a excellent review well done.

[@shellydianenovascotia3914]

Very talented Thomas!

[@mailematlokotsi4782]

Impressive tutorial and review! Bravo!

[@isabelllowenherz2213]

Mal eine sehr angenehme Vorstellung von jemandem, der sehr schön singt und spielt. Vielen Dank.

[@247Dalvarez]

Tom, wow! Superb review! I've never seen you on here before, but thanks... I'm checking out similar effects for Rumba Flamenco as i have my Cordoba strapped on as I type.... T Rex, Fishman and a few others...

[@nailskelly7210]

You're hilarious brother. Great review. And you sounded fantastic!

[@garycreativemusic5271]

Great video mate

[@adorable_anarchy2]

Whoever made this pedal really loved chorus lol. Thank you for the great review.

[@brunoselva9856]

Super nice review! I just bought this unit, this video helps a lot! I think the best thing to do is to buy a FS-6 or FS-5. Just want to stop the lopper with one click

[@eliasnewman1130]

Yo, this guy is funny 😆. Super well put together review and demo to boot.

[@DjamilaFabrizia]

Best review, and super sympatic made

[@SingerSumitSahu]

Great review ... 😎🤘🏻

[@teboperez2980]

Best review ever!!!!

[@marvamk]

great review, And I really like your version of aintnobody.

[@VanderMiawaki]

Excelente review

[@samokunzo]

Great review as usual. There are very few gearheads who can sing...well done.

[@DanRiverman]

Great review! Thank you!

[@Lordofthethings2]

Finally. The one and only review of VE-8 that actually explains it well. Thanks for doing this. Its a very complicated pedal and I think you know more about it than Boss engineers. I have a love hate relationship with this pedal. Still can't get over the "Double press" to stop the looper. I use a Boss FS-6. However, the choices given to external switches are just terrible. You can only stop the looper from external switch but can't start it. The options for the 2nd switch as somewhat useless too.

[@latenightlilt2642]

Asmistdescends i am having the same problem.. discovered anything?

[@Lordofthethings2]

@@latenightlilt2642 Nope. Still using it as it is.

[@rohanbhaila9171]

Very Very useful and indepth review i've ever encountered thks a lot mate and hope u'll review Boss Ad 10 as well.

[@ThomasSchuber]

thanks a lot. AD-10 is on the way.

[@johnnyrawk]

subscribed and liked. only cause I loved that tune you did with the loop pedal @5:28

[@guitaristfernandosantafe6807]

very good review, thank you

[@LaxMediaVideos]

Thanks ... great review

[@Make_My_Day]

resp. ring modulator at 12:45: You won't believe, how useful this sound is for your acoustic guitar... ;-) ROTFL Conclusion: Really informative and useful review from a great musician - much respect for your skills!

[@vincentjudah4786]

great review

[@markpeterson1067]

Awesome job! Click track YES Boss!!!

[@johnipennie2021]

Haha, ♪ You're the best I've heard on any demo of these types of units. You can sing! and my opinion, the Boss unit sounds better than any out there. Thank you for helping me make up my mind! ♪♫

[@Tuliomurillo]

Because of this video I will buy this great pedal

[@oyebanks4525]

Awesome video!

[@RiverSongMusic]

... Ain't nobody ... done a better video on the VE-8 ... You are dedicated to your craft and it shows! Bravo!

[@MrJonsong]

Great pedal been using it for a couple of years

[@stephenj.taylor6282]

Dynamite Review! Most impressed by the playing and singing. Top Notch!

[@kennyholliday7492]

Much respect : great in every way thx

[@alfredeviggiani1541]

Love the tune

[@FlamesAt1000ft]

He’s literally,..put this pedal back in demand with this video and presentation! I’m sold!..will get this to add to my performances & practices sessions! ..and it’s the year 2020 at the time of this comment!! b(‘_< ) Well done!..even though this pedal is years old,...this is a fine demo of the unit! ☺️👌🏾🎸🎶

[@BlackDawgMusic]

Greatest Guy! thanks man

[@qp7to7]

best review ever....

[@antigoti]

man I am thinking of getting this and I came across this video hahaha man I love and the personality haha

[@4Mharmony3869]

You're Amazing.

[@stoicastelic]

superb ! bravo !

[@jessereyna7408]

You can layer guitar parts..I’ve heard it do that. And you can hook up a recording device or looping device to as well.

[@Millennial_Mike]

Fantastic video. I'm looking into something like this

[@ThomasSchuber]

thanks a lot. If you're ready to get one, feel free to use the affiliate Link in the description : )

[@detlefmenninger6428]

Sehr schön erklärt. Danke schön

[@nikkiknight3853]

Omgsh I knew something seemed off with sound! I didn’t realize the pitch correct was like a frighten auto tune lol yuck ! Great review ! Very in depth

[@alfredeviggiani1541]

Best reviewer ever.

[@gregwright5343]

I'm three days into this device, and I just found your video, thanks, but my head is spinning. I'm going back to square one. I don't see half of what you said in the manual. I'm sure I'll be returning here with specific questions, hopefully, I'll see answers in the comments and in your presentation

[@kennybob7]

Great job and I think you are selling yourself short. Nice, clear examples of the capabilities of this monster married with some wicked humor and an appreciation for what's just a no-go (hello autotune!). .

[@brittdavid8591]

Great Voice TS 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@MainstreetGypsy]

Great, comprehensive review. Thanks! I’m still figuring out all the nuances of mine. However, I’m limited in not having a PA as yet. I have a Fender Acoustasonic amp with a guitar channel and a separate vocal channel with built in f/x on each channel. They are useful but I think with the VE8, I need to be able to turn the amp f/x off and just use the VE8. Same when I’m playing electric guitar in my band. I use a Katana amp and run straight into the band’s PA with the mic. Gets a bit tricky in these 2 separate scenarios. Also, I use it in the floor, of course, and it can be a pain in the ass to bend down and make minor adjustments or change selections (e.g. different harmony effects) for different songs on the fly. It would be handy to have it on a stand near my mic for those little adjustments but still hit the chorus, harmony and looper pedals on the floor. I do use the FS6 switch for the looper but if I don’t want to loop any vocals, just guitar, I’m more comfortable using my Boss RC3 loop station. Thanks again for the great review/demo!