TC Helicon Critical Mass Vocal Effect Pedal Demo

My effects pedal obsession has bled over to vocal effects. I'm checking out my first TC Helicon vocal effects pedal.
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[@lanceholland-keen6037]

Really useful review. I was looking at getting because other processors seem to have more than I want. However, I think I'd rather go a Zoom V3. And your video helped the decision! Cheers man!!!

[@markharwood7573]

Thanks for posting. I use the D1 and I'd say this unit is an alternative to it. It may be that the D1 is more for lead vocal and the Critical Mass suits backing vocals. It's whatever works for you and your band.

[@rattmann3170]

Mine works great at home. However, when I'm playing with a live band with loud drums in the background it cuts off. Haven't been able to get through two complete gigs without having to unplug it. Still trying to get it to work for me.

[@jheart1223]

Good stuff man! Keep doing what you do

[@mimoochodom2684]

Would you know if this pedal can be connected to other TC H pedals (via jacks?) so one can use them in concert or however?

[@markharwood7573]

These boxes can be chained by using mic leads.

[@c0pyimitati0n]

You think a 6" xlr cable is long enough to connect two pedals?

[@DoYouLikeGear]

Sure.

[@djonkelly3378]

In what way is this a demo?

[@thevanburenagency6664]

great video. i think you may have saved me $165. my intended use was going to be for background punk rock accents like "hey" and "go" stuff like that , how do you think it will work for that situation. does it sound like a crowd or just the weird robotic effect?

[@DoYouLikeGear]

We tried using a couple of these pedals for a bit in my band...it didn't work out. Especially at higher volumes. It doesn't have the clarity or sound realistic.

[@thevanburenagency6664]

@@DoYouLikeGear thats too bad. its a great idea. thanks

[@fuckin88er]

@@DoYouLikeGear what pedals did ya get?

[@jopetcalinao]

Is that an AKG K550?

[@teddyjrofficial]

sounds like The Residents :)

[@bmaguire79]

oh hey

[@sydneylane3585]

Nice shirt!

[@paularmstrong3395]

Hmm ... hope whoever purchases this thing has as excellent pitch and vocal key intonation. This vocal processor does not incorporate throughput for a guitar or other instrument to auto-synth the key of the vocal effects. I have pretty good vocal pitch/intonation, but I still find these invaluable on my Boss VE-2, as well as my TC-Helicon Play Acoustic insofar as harmonies. IMHO, this is a gadget that will end up in your 'set-aside' bin with all its junky effects, and at the price point, barely suitable for beginners in a garage band.

[@Thaiwithattitude]

Hope your band don’t sound as boring as your review!

[@DoYouLikeGear]

Oh no, it's much worse. 😂

[@bwebb90]

Don't think anyone who plays in a Beatles cover band has a right to call another band boring, peace and love

[@juliusvelky]

Čekal jsem od toho víc , … Škoda, potřebuji sbor , ne jen nějakou " MASKU "

[@derekwaters6086]

Dude this is a complete waste of time demo. Your not singing. Your not using inflection pitch changed falsetto your doing nothing. Demo the pedals that are meant for your skill

[@DoYouLikeGear]

Thanks for the feedback. Fair enough. I'm not a singer. I'm not a professional. This video obviously wasn't for you. It's probably a 3rd rate trash video like millions of other videos on KZbin created by the amateur community. On the other hand there are tons of high quality, free videos available for you too. Keep searching Derek. I'm sure you'll find your dream Critical Mass demo. :)

[@markcartelofficial7113]

'you're' not your. Your skills in grammar says it all for you. 😅

[@duncanatkinson6485]

​@@markcartelofficial7113you beat me to it! Grammar and punctuation are important

[@robbayne7874]

Not good. You have to really activate the sounds by punching it vocally--not "I can't sing and I don't want to wake up my mom". Try again.

[@jackbenson8228]

terrible