Boss VE500 Vocal Performer

The Boss VE-500 Vocal Performer transforms vocal processing for singing guitarists by delivering studio-quality effects in a compact pedalboard-friendly format. Leveraging advanced BOSS DSP technology, this unit features intelligent harmony generation that automatically follows your guitar's chord progressions, alongside precise pitch correction for polished vocal delivery. The comprehensive effects arsenal includes a powerful vocoder, professional-grade reverb, delay, modulation, distortion, and filtering tools—everything needed to sculpt distinctive vocal textures that complement your guitar tone. With programmable memory slots, you can instantly access customized vocal setups tailored to different songs and performance styles. Whether you're layering harmonies or applying creative effects, the VE-500 integrates seamlessly into your existing pedalboard setup, giving your vocals the same meticulous attention to detail you've invested in your guitar sound.

• Advanced vocal multi-effects stompbox for singing guitarists
• Automatic vocal harmony/pitch correction powered by newly enhanced BOSS algorithms for natural sound with smooth tracking
• Class-leading sound quality and high-powered BOSS DSP engine for processing vocals with up to nine effects at once
• Extensive selection of effects specially tuned for vocals; Enhance section for shaping core tone, plus reverb, delay, modulation, distortion, EQ, filter, and many other types for further processing
• Versatile and creative vocoder effect for generating electronic voice and talk box sounds based on guitar input
• Flexible effect routing options for processing live and harmonized vocals together or separately
• Dedicated looper
• XLR mic input with adjustable sensitivity and available phantom power
• Guitar input for harmony, pitch, and vocoder processing; Thru output for sending unprocessed signal to guitar pedals
• Stereo XLR outputs for sending vocal sounds to a PA mixer or recorder
• Three assignable footswitches for real-time performance control, plus support for up to two external footswitches or an expression pedal
• 99 user memories for storing patch setups
• Three assignable knobs for quick access to essential parameters while performing
• MIDI input and USB-MIDI for guiding harmony/pitch engine from an external MIDI keyboard or DAW backing tracks
• Editor/librarian software (Mac/Windows) for sound editing and patch management via USB