Boss Vocal Performer VE-22 User Manual

Reference Manual
© 2024 Roland Corporation
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Contents
Getting ready ..........................................2
Top panel ..................................................2
Rear panel (connecting your equipment) ......................3
Installing the batteries ......................................4
Turning the power on/o ....................................4
Phantom power settings ....................................4
Basic operation ......................................... 5
Conguring the mic settings (MIC) ...........................5
Applying a harmony eect ...................................6
Editing the memories ...................................7
How the memories are structured ............................7
Switching the pedal mode ...................................7
Switching between memories ................................7
Creating the sound you like ..................................8
Conguring the dynamics ...................................8
Conguring HARMONY, EFFECT and ECHO ....................8
Making settings in MEMORY SETTING ...................... 10
Saving a memory (MEMORY WRITE) ........................ 11
Changing the order of memories (MEMORY ORDER). . . . . . . . . . 11
Initializing memories (MEMORY INITIALIZE) ................. 12
Useful functions .......................................13
MEMORY PEDAL .......................................... 13
About BPM TAP .......................................... 13
MANUAL PEDAL .......................................... 14
CTL 1, 2/EXP .............................................. 15
ASSIGN .................................................. 16
Examples of settings ..................................... 16
EXP HOLD ................................................ 21
OUTPUT ................................................. 21
Creating a loop phrase (LOOP) ............................. 22
Getting ready to record ................................... 22
Recording ............................................... 22
MEMORY EXTENT ......................................... 24
DISPLAY ................................................. 24
USB ...................................................... 25
INFO ..................................................... 26
FACTORY RESET ........................................... 26
Appendix .............................................27
Main specications ....................................... 27
Function block diagram ................................28

Boss Vocal Performer VE-22 Specifications

General

Nominal Output Level	-10 dBu
Effects	Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Flanger, Distortion, EQ
Connectors	USB
Power Supply	AC adaptor (sold separately), Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
Accessories	Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61), Owner’s Manual
Options (sold separately)	AC adapter (PSA series)
Type	Vocal Effects Processor
Inputs	1 x XLR
USB	USB Type B (for firmware updates)
Memory	99 memory locations
Headphone Output	Yes

Summary

Getting ready

Top Panel Controls

Identifies and explains the main controls, display, and pedal switches on the VE-22's top surface.

Rear Panel Connectivity

Details the various input and output jacks and their functions on the rear of the VE-22.

Basic operation

Microphone Settings

Guides on adjusting microphone input sensitivity and related parameters.

Editing the memories

Memory Structure and Modes

Explains memory types, pedal modes, and switching between memories.

Sound Customization

Guides on configuring dynamics, harmony, effect, and echo parameters.

Memory Management

Useful functions

Pedal Switch Function Assignment

External Controller Setup

Output Configuration

Loop Phrase Functionality

Instructions for recording, overdubbing, and playing back loop phrases.

USB Connectivity

System Utilities