Boss VE-500 User Manual

Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual (this document)
Read this rst. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the VE-500. For detailed information
on how to operate the VE-500, please download and refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF le).
PDF Manual (download from the Web)
5 Parameter Guide
This explains all of the parameters of the
VE-500.
To obtain the PDF manual
1. Enter the following URL on your
computer.
http://www.boss.info/manuals/
?
2. Choose “VE-500” as the product name.
Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the leaet “USING THE
UNIT SAFELY” and the Owner’s Manual (p. 20)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for
immediate reference.
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Main features
5 Provides numerous vocal eects for the guitarist
5 HARMONY automatically adds harmony to your vocal, based on your guitar playing
5 VOCODER uses your voice to add expressive power to your guitar performance
5 ENHANCE improves the clarity of your sound
5 PITCH CORRECT corrects inaccuracies in pitch
5 Four independent general-purpose FX units provide 20 distinctive eect types such as DISTORTION
and RADIO, and there are also two independent REVERB/DELAY units, giving you a high degree of
exibility for making eect settings
5 Panel layout that provides high functionality and emphasizes live performance, with an easily
readable screen display and an independent [HARMONY] switch
5 Memory function lets you store and recall 99 setups in internal memory
5 By connecting a USB cable or MIDI cable, you can synchronize the unit with an external MIDI device
or a DAW on your computer, or switch sounds and control parameters

Boss VE-500 Specifications

General

XLR out	1
DC-in jack	Yes
USB connector type	Micro-USB B
Connectivity technology	Wired
Best uses	Universal
Product color	Silver
Output impedance	600 Ω
Nominal input level	4000 dB
Power source type	AC

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	138 mm
Width	170 mm
Height	62 mm
Weight	860 g

Summary

Getting Ready

Connecting the Equipment

Explains how to connect guitars, mics, MIDI devices, USB, and power.

Power and Tuning

Turning the Unit On and Off

Explains the procedure for powering the VE-500 on and off.

Playing and Patch Management

Microphone Settings

Covers adjusting mic sensitivity and phantom power settings.

Editing Patches: Basic Operation

Basic Patch Editing Steps

Covers recalling a patch, entering edit mode, and selecting effects.

Effect Selection and Control

Explains how to choose, turn on/off, and select types for individual effects.

Editing Patches: Effect Connections

Changing Effect Connections (FX Structure)

Details how to alter the order of FX1-FX4 and REV1/REV2.

Editing Patches: CTL & ASSIGN

CTL and Assign Settings

Editing Patches: Saving and Management

Saving Patches (Write Operation)

Describes the process of saving edited patches to memory.

Exchanging and Initializing Patches

System Settings Menu

Accessing and Navigating Settings

System Setting Categories

System Settings: Factory Reset

Factory Reset Procedure

Steps to restore all settings to their original factory defaults.

DAW and MIDI Synchronization

Connecting and Synchronizing

USB Driver and Software Installation

Safety and Important Notes

Critical Safety Warnings

Covers auto-off, children, phantom power precautions, and AC adaptor use.

Handling, Repairs, and Precautions