Boss VE-5 User Manual

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Easy Quick Guide
Sound Check Function
You can record your voice before it is processed by the eect, and then while playing back the recording of your voice, you
can apply an eect to hear how it sounds. This is a convenient way to edit the sound.
In “PHRASE LOOP” (p. 15), set the “LoopType” to “Check.”
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* If you select the “Check” setting, you won’t be able to overdub phrases. Choose the “Perform” setting if you want to overdub.
Record
Recording will start
immediately when you
press the [LOOP] button.
Playback
While playing back the
recorded voice, try out the
eect to hear the result.
Stop
To stop, press the
[EXIT] button.
Using Phrase Loops
You can use the [LOOP] button to layer sounds while carrying out recording and
playback. By layering dierent melody lines you can simulate an a cappella chorus by
yourself, or use voice percussion to add rhythm phrases to your performance.
Record
Recording will start
immediately when
you press the [LOOP]
button.
At the point where you want
to loop, press the [LOOP]
button to switch to playback.
Loop Playback
Play back the loop.
Pressing the [LOOP]
button will switch to
overdubbing.
Overdub
Record additional layers
while playing back the
loop.
Press the [LOOP]
button to switch to
playback.
Stop
To stop, press the [EXIT]
button during overdubbing
or loop playback.
Clear
To clear the phrase, press the
[EXIT] button while stopped.
* The recorded content will not be
saved.
[LOOP] button color
Display Status
Red Recording
Green Playback
Yellow Overdub
Green (blink) Stopped (phrase exists)
Unlit Stopped (no phrase)
MEMO
* The recording time is 38 seconds.
* Sound from the AUX IN jack will not be recorded.
* The recorded content will be lost when you turn o the power.

Boss VE-5 Specifications

General

Product color	Gray
Sound effects	Delay, Harmony, Looper, Pitch shift, Reverberation
Sound effects quantity	-
Display type	LCD
Built-in display	Yes
Connectivity technology	Wired
6.35 mm (1⁄4-inch) input	1
Battery type	AA
DC input voltage	9 V
Power source type	Battery, DC
Number of batteries supported	4

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	108 mm
Width	178 mm
Height	55 mm
Weight	460 g