TC-Helicon VoiceWorks User Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the TC-Helicon VoiceWorks Harmony, Pitch Correction and Effects
processor. Designed for live and recording situations where superior vocals are a must,
this state-of-the-art product creates the world's most natural sounding harmonies while
offering innovative processing for the lead voice as well. VoiceWorks is an end-to-end
solution. The signal path includes a studio-quality mic pre-amp, transparent pitch
correction, superior manual and automatic pitch-shifting, as well as critically-acclaimed TC
Electronic Compression/Gate, EQ, Delay and Reverb. We hope you will enjoy using the
VoiceWorks as much as we enjoyed designing it.
Features:
• HybridShift(TM) harmony generation for smooth, natural sound
• 4 distinct harmony Modes: Scalic, Chordal, Shift and MIDI Notes
• Humanization of harmony voices utilizing:
- FlexTime(TM)
- Vibrato
- Inflection - (scoop)
- Pitch randomization
- Portamento
• Equal temperament and Just tuning for harmonies
• Harmony Hold
(TM)- like a vocal sustain pedal
• Scale Based Pitch Correction
• Fully adjustable voicing and gender per voice
• Lead Voice Thickening - one voice above and one voice below
• HIgh Quality Mic Preamp with 48V phantom power
• TC Electronic 3-band EQ plus low cut
• TC Electronic Compressor/Gate
• TC Electronic Reverb/Tap-tempo Delay
• Song Mode for live performance lets you save internal
'sequences'- up to 50 songs with 30 presets per song
• MIDI CC control over all parameters
• MIDI CC 'echo' of all front-panel controls
Please refer to this manual often, as there are many features and variations to explore.
Our website is another good source for applications, support and other user services.
Enjoy!
The TC-Helicon Team
www.tc-helicon.com

TC-Helicon VoiceWorks Specifications

Analog Inputs

impedance balanced	3.6 kOhm
impedance unbalanced	1.8 kOhm
line input level at 0 dBFS	24 dBu to 0 dBu
line sensitivity at 12 dB headroom	-12 dBu to 12 dBu
mic input level at 0 dBFS pad off/on	-14 dBu/6 dBu to -51 dBu/-31 dBu
mic sensitivity at 12 dB headroom pad off/on	-26 dBu/-6 dBu to -63 dBu/-43 dBu

Analog Outputs

output impedance	40 Ohm
max output level balanced	20 dBu
max output level unbalanced	14 dBu
output range	Variable up to +20 dBu

Environment

operating temperature	32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C)
storage temperature	-22° F to 167° F (-30° C to 70° C)
humidity	Max. 90 % non-condensing

Power

mains voltage	100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz (auto-select)
power consumption	<15 W
frequency response DIO	DC to 22/23.9 kHz ± 0.01 dB @ 44.1/48 kHz

Physical Characteristics

dimensions	19" x 1.75" x 8.2" (483 x 44 x 195 mm)
weight	4.1 lb. (1.85 kg)
display	16x 2 character LCD display