I've been using VE 500 for the last year and i must say that it's worth the money if you have an understanding of mixing, but you have to spend a lot of time learning it. It gives you 3 separate EQ sections, which is really powerful. One for the input before the compressor (for example you can apply "low cut" here), one after the compressor and one master EQ after all the effects to tailor the output sound. Reverbs and delays sound really good, but only if you apply some "hi cut" and "low cut" on them, otherwise they will sound artificial and bad in the mix.
This video is awesome! Thanks for taking so much time and care in demoing what these all sound like, and I love the side by side comparison. I love the song too
You know that Roland and Boss are the same company right? You can research which circumstances they chose to release which products under which brand, but it hasn't been a secret in over 50 years they are the same, cool vid! Great comparison!
I was looking at the TC-Helicon vocal processors as well but.. The VT-4 sounds better, it also has midi in I am going to investigate using it with a midi controller
I’ve done A/B tests with the VT-4 and two TC Helicon pedals. First I tried the “Duplicator” since it had some decent reviews, but it does not have the option to select the key you’re in. Only being able to use it in chromatic mode didn’t work for me. Then I tried the “C1” since it’s been spotted on Kevin Parker’s board. It has key selection, but it stops correcting your voice as soon as you get 2” away from the mic. It’s very touchy about the strength of the signal it’s receiving. Both TC models have an always-on phantom power of 24V, which I thought was weird since the VT4 offers 48V, which is the standard as I understand it.
Did you ever try the TC Helicon Voice Life Stuff ... ? As am also searching for a solution, I would like to see a video like this comparing the voice Life devices (the small and the big one)
I am a big fan of the TC helicon effects for singers, I’m sure that for what you are trying to do they will work much better because I think I understand your mentality when it comes to affects. You want full control on stage and as little programming as you can have in advance. You are basically a performer and not a programmer. so you should give them a try they have much better algorithms as well, that is something you mentioned in your video. Overall grade work and keep it up! Also congratulations for a wonderful song.
VT4 seems so easy compared to like Voicelive3 I’d never be able to change in real time I better like the presets near that I can pull up quickly to change vocals Love when you went deep, I gotta say WTG (what the good) you did there girl ❤️ go get yourself in more good trouble girl you got this
hm, just tested the voice live a bit in a shop, I did not get into the harmonizer really - but was not too impressed. Thought there are some videos showing off the voice live extreme and it to have seems really nice effects and harmonizer
I have it, just used it for a performance over the weekend at a wedding. It's great, but complicated or complex to learn properly to leverage all of its power. I'm probably still just using 1% of its true power.
@@sigma_z I know what you mean, it has all the bells and whistles, I just dial in my tones and leave it. Just because it can, doesn’t mean you have to use it. Better to have too much power and not need it than not enough power when you do right? My philosophy.
@simonsmith2642 ha, yeah, exactly. Better be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war. You never know when you might be asked something and you need to use it for a performance.
Software is critical to set up user presets, but the first time I installed the software, it killed my laptop. Like at the Bios level. Took me days to restore. Be careful, but once it’s working, it’s good.
I have the VE-22 for some time now.. here are my gripes. 1. VE-22 has no SD card to save settings , you cannot share settings over usb with other users. This is 2024 so I am really disappointed with this. 2. VE-22 has no global Key settings so every time you change settings the key defaults to factory which is C. 3. VE-22 has no autotune user settings as a convenience, you have to change the pitch correction to KEY mode and the speed to 10. 4. VE-22 Harmony seems to be purposely crippled so as not to affect sales of the VE-2 Vocal Harmonist.
I definitely hear that VE-22 sounds the best, but those controls and the absence of instrumental inputs looks kinda disappointing. And I really enjoyed this video! Thank you!
I've been using VE 500 for the last year and i must say that it's worth the money if you have an understanding of mixing, but you have to spend a lot of time learning it. It gives you 3 separate EQ sections, which is really powerful. One for the input before the compressor (for example you can apply "low cut" here), one after the compressor and one master EQ after all the effects to tailor the output sound. Reverbs and delays sound really good, but only if you apply some "hi cut" and "low cut" on them, otherwise they will sound artificial and bad in the mix.
This video is awesome! Thanks for taking so much time and care in demoing what these all sound like, and I love the side by side comparison. I love the song too
I’m on my second VT-4, I’ve just grown to love its character, you can produce some truly blissful music if you give it a chance and lock in.👌🏽🖖🏽
It's a dope piece!
Appreciate the depth of your review for each box. Earned a sub.
Thanks for the sub!
You know that Roland and Boss are the same company right? You can research which circumstances they chose to release which products under which brand, but it hasn't been a secret in over 50 years they are the same, cool vid! Great comparison!
Thanks for the info!
This is an outstanding video, truly great - thank you!
Thank you for watching!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾
I was looking at the TC-Helicon vocal processors as well but.. The VT-4 sounds better, it also has midi in I am going to investigate using it with a midi controller
I might look into that one next! And I agree the VT4 is holding it down lol
I’ve done A/B tests with the VT-4 and two TC Helicon pedals. First I tried the “Duplicator” since it had some decent reviews, but it does not have the option to select the key you’re in. Only being able to use it in chromatic mode didn’t work for me. Then I tried the “C1” since it’s been spotted on Kevin Parker’s board. It has key selection, but it stops correcting your voice as soon as you get 2” away from the mic. It’s very touchy about the strength of the signal it’s receiving. Both TC models have an always-on phantom power of 24V, which I thought was weird since the VT4 offers 48V, which is the standard as I understand it.
Great tip on the tape for the VT-4. Thanks!
No problem!
I recently bought brand new ve-22. I like your demo song and final thoughts on the Boss VE-22. BTW what style of glasses are you wearing?
Thank you! My frames are Michael Kors 🫶🏾
Did you ever try the TC Helicon Voice Life Stuff ... ?
As am also searching for a solution, I would like to see a video like this comparing the voice Life devices (the small and the big one)
I am a big fan of the TC helicon effects for singers, I’m sure that for what you are trying to do they will work much better because I think I understand your mentality when it comes to affects. You want full control on stage and as little programming as you can have in advance. You are basically a performer and not a programmer. so you should give them a try they have much better algorithms as well, that is something you mentioned in your video. Overall grade work and keep it up! Also congratulations for a wonderful song.
Wonder if you have an A B switch between 500 and switch to the VT4 to go deep it sounded better .. honestly
Thanks for this video! Workflow seems great and fun on VT4. But what about reverb and Delay on VT4? Are they good?
I personally am not a fan of the reverb and delay but it’s still usable if you need it in a pinch
I actually liked the VT-4 best😂
Me too! 😅
Ha, taped down with your soul 😂. Awesome. Enjoying the video so far
😂😂😂😂
VT4 seems so easy compared to like Voicelive3 I’d never be able to change in real time I better like the presets near that I can pull up quickly to change vocals
Love when you went deep, I gotta say WTG (what the good) you did there girl ❤️ go get yourself in more good trouble girl you got this
hm, just tested the voice live a bit in a shop, I did not get into the harmonizer really - but was not too impressed.
Thought there are some videos showing off the voice live extreme and it to have seems really nice effects and harmonizer
Timer saver VE500 if going Boss and need all the stuff for gigs. All the stuff.. It is in there.. Buy used. They’re built like tanks.
I have it, just used it for a performance over the weekend at a wedding. It's great, but complicated or complex to learn properly to leverage all of its power. I'm probably still just using 1% of its true power.
@@sigma_z I know what you mean, it has all the bells and whistles, I just dial in my tones and leave it. Just because it can, doesn’t mean you have to use it. Better to have too much power and not need it than not enough power when you do right? My philosophy.
@simonsmith2642 ha, yeah, exactly. Better be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war. You never know when you might be asked something and you need to use it for a performance.
Software is critical to set up user presets, but the first time I installed the software, it killed my laptop. Like at the Bios level. Took me days to restore. Be careful, but once it’s working, it’s good.
Great voice ❤
Good work, thanks❤
Srry dnt like pitch corret!
I have the VE-22 for some time now.. here are my gripes.
1. VE-22 has no SD card to save settings , you cannot share settings over usb with other
users. This is 2024 so I am really disappointed with this.
2. VE-22 has no global Key settings so every time you change settings the key defaults to factory which is C.
3. VE-22 has no autotune user settings as a convenience, you have to change the pitch correction to KEY mode and the speed to 10.
4. VE-22 Harmony seems to be purposely crippled so as not to affect sales of the VE-2 Vocal Harmonist.
I can agree with these points.
exactly what I needed!
Jamie parks studio says hell yea
What about these compared to voicelive series?
I definitely hear that VE-22 sounds the best, but those controls and the absence of instrumental inputs looks kinda disappointing. And I really enjoyed this video! Thank you!
Yeah I agree! Thanks for watching!
Is this good for singers who plays guitar as well in live performance?? Let me know please
ve-500 has a guitar input for harmonies
Great video and music
Thanks!
Maybe 🤔 like try a mininova with vocoder or a microkorg keyboard 🎹 might be fun
Any recommendations for a decent plugin that has lots of presets?
thanks
Try The TC Electronics Voice
very nice vocals girl. very, very nice.👍🏾
Thanks! ☺️
Thank you sweety
el autotune pierde su esencia cuando porque afinas muy bien jajaja! nice video
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"Nefertiti Gold"
pretentious hell...
And nowhere near not noticeable...
Lol I mean, it’s my real name given by birth. So it is what it is