Boss VE-22 Vocal Performer

Empower Your Vocals

Take charge of your vocal sound with the VE-22, a portable multi-effects toolbox specially designed for singers. Perform with a diverse library of high-quality BOSS processing, from basic studio enhancement to dramatic voice-changing effects. Expand your range with real-time harmonies. And get creative with the free flowing interface and versatile features for practice, recording, and online streaming. With the VE-22 in your chain, you’re primed and ready to deliver memorable, high-impact vocal performances everywhere you sing.

Features

• Advanced multi-effects processor with a versatile range of sound processing tools for vocalists
• Enhance your sound with essential effects like compressor, EQ, delay, echo, reverb, and more
• Create processed sounds with lo-fi, distortion, radio, ring mod, and other specialty effects
• Automatic pitch correction for soft fine-tuning or aggressive electronic tones
• Harmony and doubling functions for creating impressive ensemble vocal sounds
• Dial in great sounds quickly with the intuitive interface
• High-visibility color LCD and multi-function knobs for fast parameter access
• 50 ready-to-go pro presets and 99 memories for storing your own setups
• XLR mic input with phantom power and mic sensitivity control
• Two XLR outputs with stereo, dual mono, or wet/dry operation
• USB-C for recording and audio playback via a computer or mobile device*
• Aux input for singing along with favorite songs and backing tracks
• Onboard looper for practice, performance, and developing ideas
• Three customizable switches with large surfaces designed for foot or hand operation
• Jack for an expression pedal or up to two external foot switches
• Powered via four AA batteries or an optional AC adaptor
• Optional CB-VE22 bag for carrying the VE-22,a mic, cable, and accessories

Specs

• Sample Rate:48 kHz
• AD Conversion:24 bits + AF method
• AF method (Adaptive Focus method) is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (SN) ratio of the AD and DA converters.
• DA Conversion:32 bits
• Processing:32-bit floating point
• Effects:39 types
• Memories:99 (User) + 50 (Preset)
• Phrase Loop:37 sec.

Nominal Input Level

• INPUT: -40 dBu (Adjustable)
• AUX IN: -20 dBu

Maximum Input Level

• INPUT: 0 dBu
• AUX IN: 0 dBu

Input Impedance

• INPUT: 4 k ohms
• AUX IN: 27 k ohms

Nominal Output Level

• OUTPUT L/MONO, R: -40 dBu
• PHONES/LINE OUT: -10 dBu

Output Impedance

• OUTPUT L/MONO, R: 600 ohms
• PHONES/LINE OUT: 47 ohms

Recommended Load Impedance

• OUTPUT L/MONO, R: 600 ohms or greater
• PHONES/LINE OUT: 47 ohms or greater

Display:Graphic color LCD 320 x 240 dots

Controls

• HARMONY switch, DOWN switch, UP switch
• MENU button, EXIT button
• PHONES/LINE knob, MEMORY knob, HARMONY knob, EFFECT knob, ECHO knob
• MIC SENS knob, PHANTOM switch
• POWER switch

Connectors

• INPUT connector: XLR type, balanced, phantom power (DC 48 V, 10 mA Max)
• OUTPUT L/MONO, R connectors: XLR type
• PHONES/LINE OUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type
• AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
• CTL1,2 / EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
• USB COMPUTER port: USB Type-C(R)
• DC IN jack

Power Supply

• Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
• AC adaptor (PSA-S series: sold separately)

Current Draw

• 260 mA (with phantom power)
• 180 mA (without phantom power)

Expected battery life under continuous use

• Alkaline battery: Approximately 6 hours (with phantom power)
• Alkaline battery: Approximately 9 hours (without phantom power)

* This can vary depending on the specifications of the batteries, capacity of the batteries, and the conditions of use.

Dimensions

• 218 (W) x 143 (D) x 64 (H) mm
• 8-5/8 (W) x 5-11/16 (D) x 2-9/16 (H) inches

Weight (including batteries)

• 910 g
• 2 lbs 0.1 oz

Accessories

• STARTUP GUIDE
• Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
• Leaflet USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Options (sold separately)

• AC adaptor: PSA-S series
• Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7
• Expression Pedal: EV-30, FV-500L, FV-500H, Roland EV-5
• Carrying Bag: CB-VE22

0 dBu 0.775 Vrms