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  • @8odycount
    @8odycount 2 роки тому +54

    Finally somebody with a great voice reviewing a pedal for vocalists :)

    • @marcusv985
      @marcusv985 2 роки тому +1

      I did not expect that voice to come out of that guy lol. I want this pedal now!

    • @jeffrey.a.hanson
      @jeffrey.a.hanson Рік тому

      I checked to see I’d the auto tune was on…nope. Helped give me a nice baseline.

    • @97warlock
      @97warlock 2 місяці тому

      rather hear a bad voice trying it

  • @davidholden1498
    @davidholden1498 9 років тому +25

    Great review! One of the only reviews that goes through the features to know what you are going to bet before you buy. Thanks!

    • @ronaldbucoy5865
      @ronaldbucoy5865 4 роки тому

      Please show how to connect boss VE-2 to laptop computer and if this product (boss VE-2)can use with mixer to laptop for recording?🤔 thanks and more power!!!

  • @tommc49
    @tommc49 8 місяців тому +3

    I'm late the party here. This is the best demo of this product I have found. Thanks for posting, I'm going to buy one largely because of this vid.

  • @eolden7749
    @eolden7749 5 років тому +16

    I have had every harmonizer out there. All are good. Some have a lot more controls. Some the switches are so close you hit two at a time which is annoying. I have used this one for a few years. Simple. One switch you cant miss. And it sounds just fine. I use the second voice in the background here and there. The reverb and delays are controllable. I really miss it when I play without it. And yes you can do CSN with it. (If some of you know who they are LOL)

  • @omarei
    @omarei Рік тому +1

    This is a top review.
    1. Solid execution
    2. Solid Description
    3. SOLID ADVICE
    Also I found it very interesing how the pedal was presented i thought it was a screen with an image of the pedal, turns out it was sitting on the note stand 😅
    Excellent

  • @jammergreg
    @jammergreg 6 років тому +5

    Very nice demo. Unison is not off, when you hit the foot switch to blue (harmony on) it's vocal doubler. I use it all the time, just to add thickness to my voice.

  • @daverobinson22
    @daverobinson22 6 років тому +8

    This guy is amazing, I have one of his albums and saw him with ELO & 10cc. Top man !

  • @penzman
    @penzman 5 років тому +116

    I need this for when we argue at home, I figure 3 of us should show we are right.

  • @elfjr4477
    @elfjr4477 6 років тому +2

    Nice performance and demo! I am a big fan of Mick Wilson.

  • @45zapatero
    @45zapatero 7 років тому +3

    Great review. I just bought the Ve 1 and I' m very happy with it ( intend on using it for hobby home recording). Previously I bought a tc helicon play live gtx but never got good results (sounding very unnatural). I' m not saying that that pedal is bad but it is more complicated and maybe my knowledge about eq and settings is not good enough.Bos ve1 and ve 2 makes a lot of choices for you. Tempted to buy a ve 2 too for backing harmonies.

  • @Robylazarus
    @Robylazarus 9 років тому +6

    Brilliant demo. Very precise and clear. Thanks.

  • @TheTilde
    @TheTilde Рік тому +3

    Very nice, but I just wanted to see if the auto-harmonist was on or not. No luck, can't see it because the angle view of the pedal.

  • @rolandready3207
    @rolandready3207 2 роки тому +4

    Lead singer for 10cc! Excellent player and man, those vocals! Wow.

  • @KevDiver
    @KevDiver 8 років тому +3

    Great demo and walkthrough! Better than anything I saw from Roland/Boss!

  • @ToddLorencmusic
    @ToddLorencmusic 7 років тому +2

    Great demo BRO, I really want this for my Ukulele vocal gigs.

  • @scottlanin
    @scottlanin 8 років тому +4

    This stripped down version of Baby Doll is amazing. Mick should release this as an acoustic solo version. Love the song.

    • @anastav6915
      @anastav6915 7 років тому

      who's the artist of this song?

    • @scottlanin
      @scottlanin 7 років тому +2

      Mick Wilson

    • @invisibleflower2
      @invisibleflower2 2 роки тому

      Hey i am also looking for the first song. But cannot find it. Is it called “baby doll”

  • @williampercival7662
    @williampercival7662 6 років тому +7

    That vocal harmonist sounds really good. Also good performer. William Percival.

  • @paulsimmons5726
    @paulsimmons5726 6 років тому +15

    Sounds like you stuck the Eagles in a box.
    Very cool little box, great demo and explanation!

  • @MiaHessMusic
    @MiaHessMusic 5 років тому +1

    Thanks, I just got one of these for my birthday! I'm hoping it'll detect my plug in ukulele, I'm sure it will. This video will help me learn to use the darn thing!

  • @GullySyde28
    @GullySyde28 3 роки тому +3

    love the intro song man , Cheers great review

  • @daviator4720
    @daviator4720 6 років тому +4

    Great demo, thank you. Bought one because of this video. Great tool!

    • @RealPeterGunn
      @RealPeterGunn 5 років тому +1

      How do you like the pedal? I was thinking about getting this afternoon but wanted to talk to someone that is using it?

  • @ronlawrence5635
    @ronlawrence5635 6 років тому +7

    The vast majority of pedal reviews on UA-cam are really half-assed. They are not explained well, and they don't really cover the pedal, leaving the viewer with a lot of unanswered questions. This review, however is one of the best. Mick covers all of the features of the pedal, and does it well.

  • @jeffrey.a.hanson
    @jeffrey.a.hanson Рік тому +3

    After great debate…went Boss. Their ME-70 saved my guitar playing in college and my Acoustic is the incredible AC-90.
    Pros- Interface wins. The Harmony dial is ingenious. Harmonies sound great once balanced. Enhance button sets your vocals front and center. Footswitch is huge.
    Cons- Feedback! Be careful. I either play my Taylor T5 or 324ce with soundhole cover to help. Then my 58a super cardiod mic. Auto-tune is spot on, but during quiet songs, it can be distracting.
    It’s a great price for what it does. Pedals need to be simple for me, so I can focus on performance. A strange harmony can be a funny iRobot joke. A bad performance is on me.

  • @JDCottonMusic
    @JDCottonMusic 5 років тому +1

    Good review. Didn't catch whether the direct and harmony signals can be lined out separately, for recording purposes. Though I suppose you could treat it as a patch later. Thanks.

  • @dancassidy7471
    @dancassidy7471 2 роки тому +3

    Bye bye baby doll.
    Dig it! Never heard that

  • @chrispatriot
    @chrispatriot 10 місяців тому

    OK, if it'll make me sing like that, I'LL TAKE IT!!! LOL
    Very nice voice and great talents. Appreciated the information as much as the upfront demonstration! :)

  • @taylapaige1169
    @taylapaige1169 5 років тому +3

    Wow I need one of these
    Nice work!!!! ❤️

  • @LFOVCF
    @LFOVCF 8 років тому +49

    Great performer, regardless of pedal.

  • @shaire99
    @shaire99 7 років тому +18

    I've used, tried out rather, many harmonizers and vocal enhancers, pitch correctors, ETC hoping to find one that gives a realistic sound , many from tc helicon, boss, digitech and spent hours upon hours tweaking them. I can tell you unequivocally that NONE of them sound real, they all give a sound that one can only describe as a child's toy. The best thing any of them can do is a slight doubling effect but none of them harmonize anything like a real person would. If you're into sounding like Chipmunks, these will achieve them perfectly.

    • @officialWWM
      @officialWWM 7 років тому +13

      shaire99 the many reviews on UA-cam and my own experience would totally disagree with you. The key to using them properly is less is more! They can sound absolutely great in the right settings.

    • @JoelRamirezWRB
      @JoelRamirezWRB 6 років тому +2

      I can't see your demos or videos

    • @DavidCarterVideos
      @DavidCarterVideos 6 років тому +6

      I can't fit two backing singers into a small gig bag though and they'd want to get paid every performance even if I could. I've got this and I think it's brilliant at what it does.

    • @kenboi169
      @kenboi169 6 років тому +1

      shaire99: I don’t know about this. This demo and another I saw on the TC-Helicon Harmony Singer sounds pretty impressive to me, at least on their demos. I am a skeptic regarding these Harmonizers but what I hear tempts me to buy one. The key I have to believe is to not expect too much. But used sparingly and when beneficial can work wonders for a single performer. I am not hearing the Chipmunks at all. Maybe older units? Just don’t expect Queen or Eagles harmonies right off the bat.

    • @TimBitten
      @TimBitten 6 років тому

      Fully agree. lol Would sound way better without this robotic nightmare.

  • @denveraspen
    @denveraspen 5 років тому +4

    Great review. Could you use a keyboard input instead of a guitar?

    • @CaptGrout
      @CaptGrout 5 років тому +2

      Yes. I am literally doing it right now. You can plug any instrument you want into that 1/4" jack. If it plays chords, it'll harmonize.

    • @amandawilson9555
      @amandawilson9555 7 місяців тому

      ​@@CaptGroutwow! Neat!

  • @SenorBob2009
    @SenorBob2009 2 роки тому +1

    A very helpful demo

  • @sbiegs3885
    @sbiegs3885 7 років тому +1

    They should add tap tempo to the delay. This pedal is outstanding!!

  • @MagnumVideos
    @MagnumVideos 17 днів тому

    Wow! Exactly what I need. Can you use that with a multitrack recorder. I know this video is 9 years old, but do they still make these?

  • @manuelgomessamuel
    @manuelgomessamuel 6 років тому +47

    Great performer? guys, this is Mr. Mick Wilson himself, from 10 CC...

    • @walshy2116
      @walshy2116 6 років тому +4

      Manuel Samuel is it? I’m not in love so don’t forget it it’s just a silly stage I’m going through. love them.

    • @kargopuller8898
      @kargopuller8898 6 років тому

      The hell with the pedal the man sounds good great performance 😃

    • @Primus-ue4th
      @Primus-ue4th 6 років тому

      Great voice

    • @RealPeterGunn
      @RealPeterGunn 5 років тому +1

      Manuel Samuel I love that band!!!

    • @imandan1966
      @imandan1966 5 років тому

      Oh Mick Wilson! He's......never heard of him till now

  • @danedgar1539
    @danedgar1539 3 роки тому +3

    I guess as a guitarist 1st and vocalist 2nd my question is, does it affect guitar tone at all?

  • @GregoryGuay
    @GregoryGuay 9 місяців тому

    Comparing this to the VE - 22, is the basic preamp and compression fundamental tone just as good? Does the chromatic pitch correction setting work well for subtle? All I really want is a decent sounding compression, very light pitch correction, and vocal doubling, or octaves. Just wondering which unit would work best for me. This little compact one looks convenient.

  • @denveraspen
    @denveraspen 5 років тому

    Great and timely response, thanks.👍

  • @CristianSecui
    @CristianSecui 2 роки тому

    Hi! It works if i play a song come from a tablet in the guitar input? He detect the key? Or only works with guitar.

  • @bandapuertodeoro8543
    @bandapuertodeoro8543 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much for this cool video,well explained and kept simple to understand....great job sir!🤗👌you have one more suscriber!!👌

  • @macjones2988
    @macjones2988 5 років тому +6

    What was the first song dude? Oh, and I bought a VE2 after seeing this review, great job

  • @RonnieVaiArovo
    @RonnieVaiArovo 5 років тому +5

    What type of microphone works best with this Vocal VE-2 Harmoniser pedal? Would a Shure SM58 work better than most others?

  • @pacofernandez4591
    @pacofernandez4591 2 роки тому

    This guy's voice is fantastic! :) Does he need this device at all?

  • @vincentmahe9274
    @vincentmahe9274 4 роки тому

    Fantastic singer no doubt. Been trying to replicate the first tune... what guitar does he play on?

  • @MacPakinga
    @MacPakinga 4 місяці тому

    Loving it Nice ❤ 🎤 thank you 👍🎸🎹🥁🎷🪘🎺🥂 from new Zealand 🌎

  • @loz5854
    @loz5854 5 місяців тому

    That’s a great review. Thank you. I’m tempted Can I use it on the average pedal board ?

    • @GuitarInteractive
      @GuitarInteractive  5 місяців тому +1

      Yes, absolutely

    • @loz5854
      @loz5854 5 місяців тому

      @@GuitarInteractive thank you.

    • @loz5854
      @loz5854 5 місяців тому

      @@GuitarInteractive my goodness. I thought you looked familiar- you play with Pete now ! All the best to you.

  • @andrewjaster39
    @andrewjaster39 8 років тому +1

    Love the guitar tone. What effects are you using on it or is it just a straight feed?

  • @tomedwards81
    @tomedwards81 6 років тому

    You have a great voice. You sound like James Dean Bradfield, the lead singer of the Manic Street Preachers 👏🏼

    • @summittodo
      @summittodo 5 років тому

      Exactly what i was thinking,especially on the second song

  • @MrJTR-gy7yo
    @MrJTR-gy7yo 6 років тому +3

    If the knob is set in "unison" will it give a chorus/multi-vocal effect, or simply sound like its completely turned off?

    • @RonnieVaiArovo
      @RonnieVaiArovo 5 років тому

      Good question, Without trying it, I would suspect that you would get a doubling effect!

  • @blunote47
    @blunote47 5 років тому +11

    if you run a piano or backing tracks through it, can it determine the key.

    • @RonnieVaiArovo
      @RonnieVaiArovo 5 років тому

      Hi man, Definitely no to backing tracks and maybe for piano. As far I can tell, it will only accept a guitar instrument. Let me know if it works with a keyboard tho? :D

    • @RonnieVaiArovo
      @RonnieVaiArovo 5 років тому +2

      Apparently it does work with keyboards since you can play chords with a keyboard! should work with a mono 1/4 Inch TRS jack.

  • @ViktorZethelius
    @ViktorZethelius 8 років тому +2

    I bought the VE-2 and it´s really an incredibly tool. I need to buy some pedal for changing the memory though. Is there any chance I could get like... 30 different memories of my harmonize-settings if I buy some "special pedal"? Is there any pedal that is "extra-ordinary" in this case? Thanks for some advice here :)

  • @MrBassdog
    @MrBassdog 6 років тому

    All I want for Christmas !!!!

  • @abelmendezuh
    @abelmendezuh 4 роки тому +7

    Hermano no necesitas ningún efecto, cantas genial

    • @noodles7196
      @noodles7196 Рік тому

      Chulo esto es para la Segunda

    • @hifiestudio
      @hifiestudio Рік тому

      Es el cantante de 10cc una banda de los 80's, busca I´m not in love

  • @barrykenwright1806
    @barrykenwright1806 9 років тому +1

    Hi nice vocals and playing enjoyed it very much very good demo , i think i will be getting one of these units soon , could i also just ask what was the setting on the Reverb /delay knob you was using or could you recommend a good setting , i have a similar style to yourself thanks for your time hoping to here from soon

  • @unionstationnightclub4098
    @unionstationnightclub4098 4 роки тому +2

    1:41 woke up to the sound of pouring rain/ wind would whisper and i'd think of you
    lol

  • @ekbergpeter6987
    @ekbergpeter6987 2 роки тому

    Great review. Just wonder if the output is both guitar and vocal in one cable?

    • @hifiestudio
      @hifiestudio Рік тому

      You can use LINE OUT connector in the back

  • @sjohn-777
    @sjohn-777 4 роки тому

    Very good review

  • @timothybowman2208
    @timothybowman2208 5 років тому

    Thanks buddy ; Better than reading owners man !

  • @edwardprzyczkowski9227
    @edwardprzyczkowski9227 6 років тому +4

    Could you please tell me what you are using for a effect on the guitar please.

    • @gutbucket260
      @gutbucket260 4 роки тому

      Sounds like a little chorus added.

  • @sempei58
    @sempei58 8 років тому +1

    can this be used in a home recording through a audio interface or only for live work. sounds great

  • @tour33
    @tour33 5 років тому

    Would love to wrap my harmonica around that. Just checked price. Out of my price range unfortunately. Looks good though.

  • @evanjazzista
    @evanjazzista 3 роки тому

    Nice but can you do 4ths with this device? Suspended chords, if you will.

  • @sfernando1
    @sfernando1 2 роки тому

    IS THERE A MIDI INPUT FOR KEYBOARD USE, FOR INSTANT CHORD TO FOLLOW FOR PRECISION, and a foot switch to turn on/off the harmony?

  • @PompeyMatt17
    @PompeyMatt17 9 років тому

    I've now got a VE-2 and love it...but I guess you can't use an Amp that only has one jack input ?... as the pedal needs to go to the amp and so does the guitar? hence the XLR out goes to the Amp jack input and I have to play guitar unamplified

  • @teddyboy252
    @teddyboy252 2 роки тому +1

    Great job

  • @mariofournier9663
    @mariofournier9663 8 років тому +1

    Nice performed, and explications, but what's the name of song intro?

  • @therealjackfisher
    @therealjackfisher 5 років тому

    I wonder if i hook up a mic to my BOSS GT-100 if the harmonist will be better then on this tiny box.. it should be, there are more things i can tweak.

  • @cristianmedinasanchezbandasono
    @cristianmedinasanchezbandasono 8 місяців тому

    Hola buen material,!!, curiosidad que guitarra es?

  • @adonikam1
    @adonikam1 6 років тому

    Thank you I need lots help in voice. I don't like even back up, but, as feed back from the mic goes how does harmonics from or feed back of a metal guitar effect it?? Thanks AWSOME vid

  • @JimNiebauer
    @JimNiebauer 5 років тому

    What is the name of the first song? Love that groove

  • @DannyHauger
    @DannyHauger 7 років тому

    Thanks for posting, I am in the market and will consider your advice, if you want to work on a video together sometime let me know (to get an indie songwriter perspective)

  • @guytero8812
    @guytero8812 5 років тому

    You've got a great voice.

  • @petec3211
    @petec3211 8 років тому

    Super demo!Really nice!Anyone know which guitar is that one?

  • @tallpaul8880
    @tallpaul8880 5 років тому

    If the auto harmonist button is pressed it turns green. What does that indicate?✌🏼🇺🇸

  • @mojoefelix
    @mojoefelix 2 місяці тому

    Apparently, it only has a mono output from the XLR?

  • @Elazarko
    @Elazarko 2 роки тому

    What harmony is your best suggestions to use with a digital piano? I imagine stereo.

  • @Livengoodproject
    @Livengoodproject 7 років тому

    Very nice... I see acoustic / solo singers using this... What if you are in a loud, electric, rock band? can you send a dry, electric, guitar signal to it? then play an old Aerosmith or ACDC song,, will the way you play electric still work to make harmony? and really work with a ROCKIN' band?

    • @hfreeman330
      @hfreeman330 7 років тому +1

      This has line through so you put it first in your pedal board chain. In other words, it's only receiving dry guitar signal before you add drive/distortion etc.

  • @duncanhazlewood8045
    @duncanhazlewood8045 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this review. Is there a way to tempo match the delay?

  • @CaptainCraigKWMRZ
    @CaptainCraigKWMRZ Рік тому

    So guitar in, but no guitar out? Do I need a splitter? Need more info. Or just stick with my TC Helicon.

    • @hifiestudio
      @hifiestudio Рік тому

      Guitar IN and THRU in the back, to send signal to AMP

  • @Jack-fs2im
    @Jack-fs2im 2 роки тому

    All you need is compression and reverb.The engineer on live gigs doesn,t want to be told how to mix so won,t often let you use a pedal

  • @fransvenrooy4760
    @fransvenrooy4760 6 років тому

    Great performance.🙏❤️❤️

  • @ГарикТабеко
    @ГарикТабеко 9 років тому

    yes! What is the first song?

  • @1357973328
    @1357973328 3 роки тому

    Woow😘🎤🎙️ magnificent, sir, right here watching da ROMA con AMOR! See you around ...

  • @tyrondavey2976
    @tyrondavey2976 7 років тому +3

    Hi Mick, great singing, just love your vocal style even without the pedal.
    as the saying goes , its the singer and not the song.
    I am a restaurant musician, singer from India
    After watching almost all the demo videos , I made up my mind to pick up the Boss ve2 only after watching you use it.
    Can you please let me know the name of the first song you sing in this video.
    Tyron

  • @Byron.J.Music.
    @Byron.J.Music. 9 років тому

    out of all the reviews/demos ive watched
    (there was an absolute shit tone off them)
    this is by far the most helpful and detailed, great help, thanks...

    • @PompeyMatt17
      @PompeyMatt17 9 років тому

      +mrsplooshu that's Mick Wilson, who's one of the members of 10 cc.....

  • @fernandocamacho2227
    @fernandocamacho2227 3 роки тому

    Hello, does it works well with a trumpet or other brass? Thinking in buying one, Thanks

  • @Gordy4gigs
    @Gordy4gigs 2 роки тому

    Hi dude !! At 9m:30scs you say that the footswitch can be made momentary.. I can't find any information on that setting. Could you please give me some advice??

  • @OmarJacobo
    @OmarJacobo 6 років тому

    I like the first song a lot.

  • @tomdelica1960
    @tomdelica1960 5 років тому +1

    Will this work with bass, or does it need chords rather than single notes?

  • @ruddy8419
    @ruddy8419 7 років тому

    I would like to know if VE-20 has the same harmonizing qualities as VE-2.

  • @chibachiba7936
    @chibachiba7936 3 роки тому

    whether it can on the keyboard what is the price of the product

  • @Dave-mn7bs
    @Dave-mn7bs 5 років тому +1

    What would happen if you plug a bass guitar instead of a acoustic

    • @RonnieVaiArovo
      @RonnieVaiArovo 5 років тому

      It should work to a degree but an acoustic guitar will work allot better.

  • @jes.se.3402
    @jes.se.3402 Рік тому

    hello, I saw that you entered the pedal with the guitar, but how do you exit the pedal to go to the amp?

  • @STEVEFINNERTY
    @STEVEFINNERTY Рік тому

    Great review, thanks

  • @patian9
    @patian9 8 років тому +1

    why does my Ve-2 always cut out my voice completely when hitting certain notes?

  • @froivillegas8352
    @froivillegas8352 8 років тому +2

    How does Boss FS-5 or FS-6 work when connected to the VE-2?

    • @kapitanbordchicoy8417
      @kapitanbordchicoy8417 5 років тому

      I would ask the same thing, I own one but I don't know what to do with the fs6

    • @RonnieVaiArovo
      @RonnieVaiArovo 5 років тому +1

      Hi, it turns on/off the variation button and memory button as explained in this awesome video demo!

  • @jacomans9078
    @jacomans9078 4 роки тому

    Does the VE need an instrument plugged into it to produce the harmony. And if it does, can a keyboard be used instead?

    • @Chato-r5i
      @Chato-r5i 4 роки тому

      Hey! bro, you who speak english, what is the name of the first song?

  • @Boleskinebeatz
    @Boleskinebeatz 2 роки тому

    Is that a Senny 935 mic you’re using ?

  • @tejasghate799
    @tejasghate799 4 роки тому

    Hi.. Can I use this ONLY as a guitar interface to record acoustic/ electric guitar on Logic Pro? How good is it for that purpose? when I am not using any mic I mean, as I would mostly record guitar and vocals separately.
    Thanks!!

  • @glennjoslyn385
    @glennjoslyn385 6 років тому

    Inspiring Talent!

  • @paulrivers6747
    @paulrivers6747 5 років тому

    Wow technology awesome I have to get this, one man band