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General| Type | Vocal Effects Processor |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Rackmount |
| Rack Spaces | 1U |
| Display | LCD |
| USB | Yes |
| Effects | Reverb, Delay, Harmony |
| MIDI | In/Out |
| Power Supply | AC |
General guidelines for safe operation and handling of the apparatus.
Compliance with FCC rules for digital devices and radio frequency emissions.
Steps to prepare for using the VoiceLive Rack, including software and registration.
Key features and capabilities of the VoiceLive Rack processor.
Acknowledgment of purchase and expression of hope for user satisfaction.
Information about the company's dedication to vocalists and audio products.
Information on how to view the product's general warranty.
Accessing and using the input gain adjustment screen and auto-gain feature.
Function of Setup, Store, Edit, Home buttons and navigation controls.
Explanation of display information and mix knob usage in different modes.
Engaging effects, accessing edit menus, and using Mic-Control/Tap Tempo.
Description of MIC, LINE, GUITAR, AUX inputs and balanced main outputs.
Details on S/PDIF, MIDI ports, USB, AC adapter, and pedal input.
Step-by-step guide for connecting the unit to mixers and PA systems.
How to set the input gain level to avoid signal clipping.
Guide to selecting presets and hearing the initial audio output.
Navigating and selecting presets using the wheel and Wizard function.
Using guitar or MIDI input to guide Harmony and Hardtune effects.
Setting up Harmony/Hardtune using a fixed key and scale.
Editing preset parameters and adjusting global mix levels.
Controlling guitar's EQ, Reverb, and µMod processors.
Adjusting global parameters like Phantom power, MIDI, and delays.
Manual adjustments for Shape EQ, compression, de-essing, and gate.
Creating sequences of effect changes within presets.
Initializing all presets and system parameters to factory defaults.
Resetting a single preset to its original factory settings.
Assigning external control functions for mic and footswitch.
Explanation of Live Engineer Effects (EQ, Compression, De-Ess, Gate).
Accessing and adjusting Tone settings via the TONE tab.
How Adaptive feature status is shown and manual adjustment options.
Details on the adaptive EQ for brightness and mud reduction.
Explanation of Adaptive Compression for vocal evenness.
How the De-Ess control reduces sibilance in vocals.
How the Gate feature minimizes feedback and processes sounds.
Setting the minimum level for the gate to open.
Controlling tone shaping and the adaptive EQ feature.
Using adaptive EQ and its associated controls.
Using manual parametric EQ controls when adaptive is off.
Adjusting gain and frequency for EQ bands.
Defining parametric EQ band center frequency and width.
Setting threshold and ratio for guitar compression.
Activating Auto Chromatic pitch correction.
Controlling the amount of pitch correction effect.
Accessing tempo setting for Delay and Rhythmic effects via tapping.
Muting all effects except Tone, while basic tone remains active.
Further procedural details beyond Quick Start and Basic Operation.
Using guitar input to guide Harmony and Hardtune effects.
Tips for clean playing and chord recognition for guitar guidance.
Using MIDI keyboards to control Harmony and Hardtune effects.
Connecting MIDI devices and setting channels for control.
Using MIDI IN with USB connected, or disabling USB for MIDI.
Sampling presets and playing along with a MIDI keyboard.
Using fixed key, music playback, or borrowing from other players.
Main method for creating harmony using fixed key and scale.
Setting the key and scale using the front panel controls.
Using the Switch3 footswitch for direct key setting.
Using mixed music tracks to derive harmony information.
Using a guitarist or MIDI keyboardist's playing to guide effects.
Creating sequences of up to 10 linked effect changes.
Step-by-step guide to programming custom steps.
How to remove a specific step from a preset chain.
Overview of controlling the unit via mic, footswitch, and MIDI.
Using the MP-75 mic switch for effect control.
Using the optional Switch3 footswitch for control.
Benefits of connecting to a computer via USB.
Using the web-enabled application for updates and backups.
Methods for using the unit with a DAW and computer.
Recording a full mix of vocals through the unit.
Sending dry vocals for effect processing and re-recording.
Monitoring processed mix while recording dry tracks.
Notes on input configurations and their effects.
Selecting the unit's audio device in operating systems.
Using MIDI over USB or via dedicated MIDI ports.
Importance of input level trimming for signal quality.
Step-by-step guide for manually setting input gain.
Using the auto-adjust feature for optimum input level.
Functions of the Wizard for searching, sorting, and pre-loading presets.
Browsing presets by tags or sorting criteria.
Using SORT and TAG parameters to refine preset lists.
Assigning and managing tags for presets.
Global configuration settings stored automatically.
Initializing all Setup parameters to factory defaults.
Configuration of input and output signal routing and levels.
Setting and displaying MIC/LINE input levels.
Enabling/disabling 48V phantom power for condenser mics.
Setting the input level for the Aux input.
Configuring stereo, mono, or dual mono output modes.
Selecting SPDIF and USB inputs and routing digital signals.
Configuring digital output between full mix or separated outputs.
Turning the lead voice off for specific mixing scenarios.
Setting lead voice delay for synchronization or latency.
Configuring maximum analog output levels (MIC/LINE).
Muting guitar signal in main outputs when not using GUITAR THRU.
Selecting phase for feedback reduction in live performance.
Configuration settings for MIDI communication.
Setting MIDI channel for preset change and harmony control.
Ignoring MIDI Program Change or System Exclusive messages.
Setting a separate MIDI channel for CC control.
Transposing harmony voices for MIDI control.
Setting MIDI note direction for split point control.
Assigning unique MIDI System Exclusive ID numbers.
Specifying Mod Wheel effect on vibrato.
Setting MIDI pitch bend range for voice shifts.
System-wide settings including LCD contrast and USB control.
Adjusting the contrast level of the LCD display.
Enabling/disabling USB for MIDI routing and VoiceSupport access.
Forcing all harmony to a predefined NATURALPLAY mode.
Affecting all presets with Key/Scale settings from SCALE presets.
Sharing tempo for TAP-sourced Delay presets.
Adjusting tuning reference for Harmony/Hardtune to A-440 Hz.
Controls for guitar input processing effects.
Master on/off control for all guitar effects in this tab.
Minimizing low-mid feedback on acoustic guitars.
Selecting reverb styles and setting mix level for guitar.
Selecting µMod styles and setting mix level for guitar.
Introduction to the 3-band EQ for guitar.
Adjusting gain and frequency for EQ bands.
Setting threshold and ratio for guitar compression.
Configuring global reverb styles and parameters.
Master on/off control for global reverb.
Choosing reverb styles and setting basic parameters.
Tailoring low and high frequency response of reverb tails.
Reducing reverb output while singing for clarity.
Introducing pre-delay, controlling modulation speed and depth.
Setting attenuation and ramp-up time for reverb ducking.
Setting amount of lead, harmony, and delay sent to reverb.
Setting parameters for Mic-Control switch globally.
Enabling effect control from the mic.
Reverting Mic-Control target to preset assignments or OFF.
Configuring the front panel MIC-CONTROL button.
Setting targets for the 3 switches on the Switch3 footswitch.
Setting the function for each switch on Switch3.
Turning global assignment of footswitches on or off.
Naming and saving preset edits for later use.
Step-by-step process to save modified presets.
Using cursor, letter selection, and insert/delete for naming.
Options for preset filing, sending to MIDI SYSEX, and erasing.
Offloading presets for backup via MIDI SYSEX.
Restoring user-edited presets to factory settings.
Naming and storing setup profiles.
Steps to save a collection of Setup menu parameters.
Loading previously stored setup profiles.
Steps to load a saved setup profile.
Erasing user setup profiles and restoring defaults.
Steps to erase user setup profiles.
Discussion of editing concepts and parameters.
How to navigate the editing menus and change parameters.
Quickly storing edits or renaming and storing to a new location.
Overview of the micro-modulation effect.
Choosing pre-programmed µMod styles and setting level/width.
Applying pitch shift, controlling modulation speed and depth.
Setting phase relationship and re-introducing audio for effects.
Choosing modulation waveform and setting filters for feedback paths.
Setting amount of lead and harmony voices sent to µMOD.
Overview of the configurable echo effect.
Choosing delay types and pre-programmed delay styles.
Setting delay times manually, via Tap, or MIDI clock.
Reducing delay output while singing for clarity.
Dividing tempo and setting exact delay times.
Re-introducing audio and applying filters to delays.
Setting attenuation and ramp-up time for delay ducking.
Configuring global reverb styles and parameters.
Choosing reverb styles and setting basic parameters.
Tailoring low and high frequency response of reverb tails.
Reducing reverb output while singing for clarity.
Introducing pre-delay, controlling modulation speed and depth.
Setting attenuation and ramp-up time for reverb ducking.
Overview of the HardTune pitch correction effect.
Setting the source for musical info and algorithm pull speed.
Softening correction and adjusting semitone shift.
Determining correction closeness and setting musical map.
Editing custom scales for Hardtune by enabling/disabling notes.
Overview of the Double effect for creating overdubbed voices.
Choosing pre-programmed Double styles and setting effect level.
Simulating natural variation in human singing for voices.
Setting unique pan positions, volume, and timbre for each voice.
Setting pitch slide time and correction for natural transitions.
Overview of the Harmony block and its parameters.
Choosing a Harmony style and setting overall effect level.
Setting pitch shift intervals and relative volume of each voice.
Adjusting timbre and setting unique pan positions for each voice.
Thickening harmony voices with doubled versions.
Emulating detuning, timing, and chorusing of vocal groups.
Applying processes to increase realism and vary humanization amount.
Simulating pitch variations and varying vibrato intensity.
Changing harmony response to DOM7 guitar chords.
Varying time for harmony notes to decay after switch release.
Affecting pitch adjustments for Equal, Just, or Barbershop tuning.
Customizing EQ for Harmony and Double voices.
How the unit derives musical information for Harmony/Hardtune.
Automatically deciding input source for musical effects.
Forcing preset to use GUITAR IN for musical input.
Forcing preset to use MIDI IN for musical input.
Prioritizing AUX input if other inputs are used simultaneously.
Changing preset to scale mode, ignoring instrument input.
Picking pitch shift intervals outside standard musical harmony.
Specifying exact melodies and chords from MIDI keyboard.
Selecting number of voices for MIDI control or doubling.
Introducing fade-ins and fade-outs to harmony voices.
Continuing harmony sound after MIDI note ceases.
Using distortion and filters to emulate degraded audio signals.
Choosing a Transducer style and selecting insertion point.
Setting cut-off frequencies for steep shelving filters.
Setting gate threshold for preventing feedback with distortion.
Selecting distortion styles and adjusting distortion amount.
Adjusting distortion amount and output level of the Transducer block.
Parametric EQ for emulating speaker characteristics.
Using rhythmic features for stuttering and panning effects.
Steps to select, set tempo, and hear rhythmic effects.
Selecting pre-authored rhythmic effects.
Parameters for level modulation using waveforms.
Setting intensity, target parameter, and waveform cycles.
Parameters for creating stutter effects with sampled singing.
Setting repeating length for looping effects.
Defining when a sample is captured (START or END).
Playing samples forward/reverse and setting capture path.
Setting parameters for Mic-Control switch globally.
Enabling control and setting the target for the Mic-Control switch.
Configuring the front panel MIC-CONTROL button.
Setting targets for the 3 switches on the Switch3 footswitch.
Setting the function for each switch on Switch3.
MIDI CC# for controlling effect blocks on/off.
MIDI CC# for editing specific parameters within effect blocks.
MIDI CC# and Range for Harmony parameters.
MIDI CC# for controlling voice gender, humanize, vibrato, doubling.
MIDI CC# for controlling HardTune key, rate, amount, window.
MIDI CC# for global parameters like Tone and Pitch.
MIDI CC# for system parameters like Lead Mute.
MIDI CC# for delay/reverb level and dry pan.
MIDI CC# for bypass on/off and harmony hold.
MIDI CC# for auxiliary input level and all notes off.
Handling of Pitch Bend, MIDI Clock, Bank Select, Preset Select.
Categorization of presets by function or style.
Categorization of presets by function or style.
Categorization of presets by function or style.
Harmony notes in key of C for major and minor scales.
Shows how harmony notes change relative to sung notes.
Information on finding product support and documentation.
Troubleshooting issues with setting tap tempo for presets.
Troubleshooting distortion issues with the unit.
Minimizing feedback issues when using the VoiceLive Rack.
Explaining chorusing that may occur from the Pitch effect.
Troubleshooting issues with MIDI keyboard connections.
Troubleshooting issues with getting signal into or out of the unit.
Detailed specifications for analog input connectors and levels.
Detailed specifications for analog output connectors and levels.
Specifications for digital I/O formats and sample rates.
Compliance with electromagnetic compatibility standards.
Certifications for safety standards.
Operating and storage temperature, and humidity ranges.
Specifications for USB, MIDI, and Pedal connections.
Display, dimensions, weight, and power specifications.
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