Roland DJ Equipment VE 20 User Guide

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT  
NOTES” (supplied on a separate sheet).  
These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.  
Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good understanding of every feature  
provided by your new unit, this manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and  
kept on hand as a convenient reference.  
Main Features  
Q A versatile array of vocal effects, controlled by a single knob  
Thirty different sounds are ready for immediate use  
Just turn the knob to select an effect, and you’ll hear it immediately  
Q Numerous high-quality effects  
“Reverb” and “Delay” add spaciousness and depth to your voice  
Two-part “Double/Harmony” adds beautiful resonance and warmth to your voice  
“Dynamics” makes the volume consistent, and “Pitch Correct” ensures accurate pitch  
Use unique effects like “Distortion” or “Radio” to create distinctive performances  
Q Pedal functions for live performance  
Phrase Loop lets you repeatedly overdub your voice to create a vocal ensemble in real  
time as you perform  
You can use the HARMONY pedal to turn the Harmony effect on/off in realtime  
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in  
any form without the written permission of BOSS CORPORATION.  
 
Installing Batteries  
Insert the batteries as shown below, being careful to orient the batteries correctly.  
When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers or magazines, and place them under the  
four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and knobs. Also, you should try to orient  
the unit so that no buttons or knobs get damaged.  
When turning the unit upside-down, handle it with care to avoid dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip over.  
If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety,  
please read and observe the following precautions.  
Carefully follow the installation instructions for batteries, and make sure you observe the correct polarity.  
Avoid using new batteries together with used ones. In addition, avoid mixing different types of batteries.  
Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time.  
If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of cloth or paper towel to wipe all remnants of the discharge from  
the battery compartment. Then install new batteries. To avoid inflammation of the skin, make sure that  
none of the battery discharge gets onto your hands or skin. Exercise the utmost caution so that none of  
the discharge gets near your eyes. Immediately rinse the affected area with running water if any of the  
discharge has entered the eyes.  
Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc.  
When installing or replacing batteries, always turn off the power on this unit and disconnect any other  
devices you may have connected. This way, you can prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or  
other devices.  
Batteries are supplied with the unit. The life of these batteries may be limited, however, since their  
primary purpose is to enable testing.  
If you’re using the VE-20 only on batteries, the POWER indicator will become dim as the batteries run  
down, and will then go out. Replace the batteries as soon as possible. You’ll need six AA batteries.  
If you’ll be using the VE-20 for an extended time, we recommend that you use an AC adaptor. If you  
prefer to use a battery, we recommend an alkaline battery.  
Continuous usage time under battery power is about 8 hours with alkaline batteries and about 2 hours with  
carbon batteries. (This may vary according to usage conditions.)  
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Quick Start  
1. Getting ready  
Connect your mic to the INPUT jack, and connect  
the OUTPUT jacks to your mixer or recorder.  
If you’re using batteries, insert them  
before you continue.  
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“Installing Batteries” (p. 3)  
If you’re using an AC adaptor (BOSS  
PSA-series; optional), connect it to  
the DC IN jack.  
If you use a condenser mic that  
requires phantom power, set the  
Phantom Power parameter to the  
On.  
“Using a condenser mic  
(Phantom Power)” (p. 16)  
If you’re using headphones,  
connect them to the PHONES/LINE  
jack.  
Before you make connections, make  
sure that the input gain or volume of  
your mixer or recorder is turned  
down.  
Move the rear-panel POWER switch to the ON  
position. (The power will turn on.)  
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3
When you turn on the power, a screen  
like the following will appear. This is  
called the “Play screen.”  
Lit  
Adjust the input sensitivity.  
In order to use the VE-20 optimally, you’ll need to adjust the  
input sensitivity.  
The MicSens setting is stored in memory  
even after the power is turned off, so you  
won’t need to adjust it again unless you  
want to use a different mic or a different  
vocalist.  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Press the cursor button ( ) to select MicSens.  
3. Turn the SOUND knob to adjust MicSens.  
At the ideal setting, the meter will occasionally reach the  
far right (as shown below) when you sing loudly. If your  
voice sounds distorted, lower the MicSens setting.  
Meter  
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Quick Start  
Press the EXIT button to return to the Play screen.  
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5
Gradually raise the input gain or volume of your  
mixer or recorder.  
2. Sing  
Go ahead and sing.  
Use the ON/OFF pedal to switch the effect on/off, and hear  
the difference it makes.  
The ON/OFF indicator lights when the VE-20’s effect is on.  
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Lit  
3. Switching sounds  
Turn the central SOUND knob to switch between  
different sounds.  
Each sound has a name that is descriptive of its character. You can also  
refer to the “Sound List(p. 17) when selecting a sound.  
For details on the sounds, refer to “What  
is a “sound”?” (p. 10).  
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Quick Start  
4. Using the HARMONY pedal  
Press the HARMONY pedal; the Harmony effect will  
be applied.  
The HARMONY indicator will light.  
1
For details on adjusting the  
harmony effect, refer to “Adjusting  
the Harmony effect” (p. 11).  
You can use the HARMONY pedal to  
apply effects other than Harmony.  
Lit  
“Using the HARMONY pedal to  
turn effects other than Harmony  
on/off” (p. 14)  
5. Turning the power off  
Lower the volume of your mixer or recorder.  
1
Move the rear-panel POWER switch to the OFF  
position. (The power will turn off.)  
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Making the Connections  
Mic  
Stereo  
Headphones  
AC Adaptor  
(PSA series; optional)  
Mixer, Recorder, etc.  
When using an AC adaptor, be sure to use only the specified type (PSA series; optional). Using an adaptor other than the  
specified type may cause the unit to malfunction, or cause damage to the unit.  
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume and turn off the  
power to all devices before making any connections.  
Some connection cables contain resistors. When connection cables with resistors are used, the sound level may be  
extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.  
Before you make connections, make sure that the input gain or volume of your mixer or recorder is turned down. By  
turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.  
This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power-up is required before the unit  
will operate normally.  
If you want to use a cable with a 1/4 inch phone plug to connect the VE-20 to your mixer or audio system, use the PHONES/  
LINE jack. Use a Y-cable (such as the Roland PCS-31L, optional) to make connections.  
Mic  
Extension cable (as needed)  
Mixer  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
PCS-31L  
(optional)  
Using the VE-20 live  
Points to check beforehand  
If you’re performing at a live event where someone other than yourself is responsible for running the sound system, it’s a  
good idea to inform them that you intend to use an in-line effects processor (the VE-20) on your mic. This will allow them to  
make sure that necessary equipment such as connection cables are available, and will help the rehearsal and the actual  
performance go smoothly.  
Caution when making connections  
Numerous types of PA equipment are used in a live event. Unexpectedly breaking a connection can produce high-volume  
noise, and may even damage equipment. Before you turn the VE-20’s power on/off, or connect or disconnect the cables, be  
sure to check with a staff member and obtain their permission.  
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Panel Descriptions  
Front panel  
Display  
This shows the sound number and name. In sound or function editing screens, it  
shows the parameters and values being edited.  
*
Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.  
PHRASE LOOP Indicator  
This lights when the Phrase Loop  
function is on.  
MENU Button  
Use this to make settings for sounds and  
functions.  
PHRASE LOOP Button  
This turns the Phrase Loop  
function on/off.  
REVERB LEVEL Button  
Use this to adjust a reverb level.  
SOUND Knob  
Use this to switch sounds  
or to adjust a value shown  
in the display.  
“Adjusting the level of the Reverb  
effect” (p. 11)  
“Using Phrase Loop to Layer Your  
Voice” (p. 13)  
Cursor Buttons  
EXIT Button  
Use these to switch between  
parameters or to move the  
cursor.  
Use this to return to the  
previous screen, or to cancel  
an operation.  
HARMONY Pedal  
ON/OFF Pedal  
Use this to turn the Harmony effect on/off.  
You can use the HARMONY pedal to apply effects other  
than Harmony.  
The VE-20’s effect turns on/off each time you press  
this pedal.  
The Phrase Loop function turns on/off if you hold  
down this pedal for two seconds or longer.  
When the Phrase Loop function is on, this pedal is  
used to record, play, or stop the phrase.  
“Adjusting the Harmony effect” (p. 11)  
“Using the HARMONY pedal to turn effects other than  
Harmony on/off” (p. 14)  
ON/OFF (PLAY) Indicator  
HARMONY Indicator  
This lights when the VE-20’s effect is on. When the  
Phrase Loop function is on, it lights while the phrase  
is playing.  
This lights when the effect controlled by the  
HARMONY pedal is on.  
POWER Indicator  
This indicator shows whether the power is on or off, and  
also functions as a battery-check indicator.  
REC Indicator  
When the Phrase Loop function is on, this lights  
while a phrase is being recorded.  
*
When the indicator starts to dim or fails to light, the  
batteries are exhausted. When this occurs, install new  
batteries. For instructions on replacing the batteries,  
refer to “Installing Batteries” (p. 3).  
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Panel Descriptions  
Rear panel  
INPUT Jack  
Connect your mic directly to this jack. The INPUT jack accepts either an  
XLR plug or a phone plug; you can use either type as appropriate for your  
situation. The jack accepts both balanced and unbalanced connections.  
The XLR type jack can provide 48 V phantom power, allowing you to  
connect a phantom-powered condenser microphone.  
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This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR/TRS) type jacks. Wiring  
diagrams for these jacks are shown below. Make connections after first  
checking the wiring diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect.  
GND(SLEEVE)  
1:GND  
HOT(TIP)  
2:HOT  
3:COLD  
COLD(RING)  
*
Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones  
relative to speakers. This can be remedied by:  
DC IN Jack  
This jack is for connecting an AC  
adaptor (BOSS PSA series; optional).  
Using an AC adaptor allows for long  
performances without worrying about  
the batteries going dead.  
1. Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).  
2. Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers.  
3. Lowering volume levels.  
Do not connect the output of an effects processor or similar device to this input  
jack. The sound may be distorted, and you may not obtain the desired effect.  
If you connect a mic that requires a phantom power supply, turn on the Phantom  
Power parameter.  
When you are using an AC adaptor, be sure to  
use only the specified type (PSA series;  
optional). Using an adaptor other than the  
specified type may cause the unit to  
malfunction, or cause damage to the unit.  
“Using a condenser mic (Phantom Power)” (p. 16)  
POWER Switch  
PHONES/LINE Jack  
This turns the power on/off.  
Connect stereo headphones here. Alternately, you can  
use this jack as an unbalanced stereo line output by  
connecting a Y-cable (such as the Roland PCS-31L;  
optional).  
OUTPUT L MONO/R Connectors  
This outputs the sound of the VE-20 as a balanced signal.  
*
This instrument is equipped with  
balanced (XLR) type jacks. Wiring  
diagrams for these jacks are shown  
below. Make connections after first  
checking the wiring diagrams of  
connect.  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
PCS-31L (optional)  
*
The OUTPUT connector outputs the signal at mic level.  
To adjust the way the VE-20’s sound is output, see  
“Specifying the type of output (Stereo or Mono/Dry)” (p. 16),  
“Output” (p. 19)  
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Sounds and Effects  
What is a “sound”?  
On the VE-20, a “sound” is a combination of effects that determine the overall tonal character of a vocal that is  
processed with the unit. Each effect in a sound modifies a specific vocal characteristic, such as volume, tone,  
pitch, or ambience. A vocalist can instantly change their entire tonal character by selecting one of the 30  
different sounds in the VE-20.  
Sound number  
01–30  
Sound type  
Preset sounds  
User sounds  
Explanation  
These are read-only.  
If you’ve modified the settings of a preset Sound and want to preserve  
the result, you can save it as a user Sound (p. 15).  
31–80  
These settings can be edited and saved.  
What is an “effect”?  
An “effect” modifies a specific component of a sound: volume, tone, pitch, or ambience. The VE-20 contains  
six different effects. Each can be switched on/off independently and various parameters can be adjusted.  
For details on how to edit an effect, refer to “Editing the effects” (p. 12). For details about each effect, refer to  
“Parameter guide” (p. 18).  
Effects  
Explanation  
DYNAMICS  
PITCH CORRECT  
Makes the volume more consistent.  
Corrects inaccuracies in the pitch.  
With certain settings, Pitch Correct can make the pitch change in a coarse “stair-step” fashion to  
produce a mechanical vocal tone.  
TONE/SFX  
Adjusts the tonal character or applies special effects.  
DOUBLE/HARMONY  
Produces a double-tracked effect or harmony effect. You can layerup to two parts (Part 1 and Part 2).  
What is double-tracking?  
This is a popular recording studio technique in which a vocalist records a melody, then over-  
dubs a second performance of the same melody along with the first recording. When the two  
performances are played back together, it gives the effect of a thick and rich single voice.  
DELAY  
Produces an echo-like effect.  
REVERB  
Produces the spacious reverberation that is typical of a performance in a room or hall.  
Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs.  
Important data should always be written down on paper (when possible). During repairs, due care is taken to avoid  
the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret  
that it may not be possible to restore the data, and BOSS/Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.  
Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper  
operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you  
periodically written down a important data onto paper.  
Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the unit’s memory once it has  
been lost. BOSS/Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.  
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Sounds and Effects  
Adjusting the Harmony effect  
Adjusting the level of the  
Reverb effect  
Matching the harmony to the key of  
your song  
1. Press the REVERB LEVEL button.  
1. Use the cursor buttons to select the Key .  
2. Turn the SOUND knob to adjust the amount  
of reverb as desired.  
2. Turn the SOUND knob to set the Key to  
match the key of your song.  
3. Press the EXIT button to return to the Play  
screen.  
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If you want to turn off the reverb effect, set RevLevel to 0.  
The key setting corresponds to the key of the song (#,  
b) as follows.  
Additional reverb parameters can also be adjusted.  
See “Editing the effects” (p. 12)  
Adjusting the level of the  
Delay effect  
1. Use the cursor buttons to select DlyLevel.  
3. Press the EXIT button to return to the Play  
screen.  
2. Turn the SOUND knob to adjust the delay  
level as desired.  
Adjusting the volume of the harmony  
The VE-20 lets you layer two parts of harmony (Part  
1 and Part 2) onto your own voice.  
3. Press the EXIT button to return to the Play  
screen.  
*
If you want to turn off the delay effect, set DlyLevel to 0.  
1. Use the cursor buttons to select Part1Lev.  
Additional delay parameters can also be adjusted.  
See “Editing the effects” (p. 12)  
2. Turn the SOUND knob to adjust the volume  
as desired.  
3. Adjust the Part2Lev in the same way.  
4. Press the EXIT button to return to the Play  
screen.  
*
If you want to add only one harmony part, set the  
unneeded part’s level to 0.  
Additional harmony parameters can also be  
adjusted. See “Editing the effects” (p. 12)  
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Sounds and Effects  
Editing the effects  
Naming your sound  
To help you remember the tonality that a sound  
produces, you can assign a descriptive name of up  
to 12 characters to a sound.  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Turn the SOUND knob to select the effect  
that you want to edit.  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Turn the SOUND knob to select NAME.  
3. Press cursor button (  
) to select the  
parameter that you want to edit.  
3. Press cursor button (  
).  
4. Use the cursor buttons to select the  
character that you want to change, and turn  
the SOUND knob to choose the desired  
character.  
For details on the parameters, refer to  
“Parameter guide” (p. 18).  
4. Turn the SOUND knob to edit the parameter.  
5. If you want to edit other parameters, repeat  
Steps 3–4.  
5. Press the EXIT button to return to the Play  
screen.  
If you want to restore an edited setting to its  
original state, hold down the EXIT button and  
press cursor button (  
).  
6. Press the EXIT button to return to the Play  
screen.  
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Using Phrase Loop to Layer Your Voice  
You can use the ON/OFF pedal to control the Phrase Loop function.  
What is the Phrase Loop function?  
This function lets you record a monaural phrase of up to 38 seconds and play it repeatedly (i.e., play it as a loop). You can  
also layer—or “overdub”—additional phrases with the first phrase. By layering different melody lines you can simulate  
an a cappella chorus by yourself, or use voice percussion to add rhythm phrases to your performance.  
In order to overdub using the Phrase Loop function, you’ll need to set the LoopType parameter to Perform (p. 15).  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Press  
twice  
Indicator  
Lit :  
Recording  
Playback  
Overdubbing Playback  
Off :  
Start recording  
Stop  
1. Press the PHRASE LOOP button to turn the Phrase Loop function on (the PHRASE LOOP indicator  
will light).  
Using the ON/OFF pedal to turn the Phrase Loop function on/off  
Hold down the ON/OFF pedal for two seconds or longer; the Phrase Loop function will turn on (the PHRASE LOOP  
indicator will light). When you once again hold down the ON/OFF pedal for two seconds or longer, the Phrase Loop  
function will turn off (the PHRASE LOOP indicator will go out).  
2. Press the ON/OFF pedal to start recording.  
The REC indicator (red) lights. Now, sing the phrase that you want to record first.  
3. Press the ON/OFF pedal to stop recording.  
The PLAY indicator (green) lights, and the recorded phrase starts playing as a loop.  
4. Press the ON/OFF pedal to start overdubbing.  
The REC indicator (red) lights. Now, sing the phrase that you want to overdub.  
5. Press the ON/OFF pedal to stop overdubbing.  
The PLAY indicator (green) lights, and the recorded phrase plays as a loop.  
If you want to add additional overdubs, repeat Steps 4–5. During overdubbing, you can switch sounds as  
desired.  
6. To stop phrase playback, press the ON/OFF pedal twice in rapid succession.  
The PLAY indicator and REC indicator will both go out, and phrase loop playback and recording will stop.  
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*
Press the ON/OFF pedal twice within one second.  
The recorded phrase is erased when you stop loop playback or turn off the Phrase Loop function.  
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Convenient Functions  
8. Press the EXIT button to return to the Play  
Using the HARMONY pedal to  
turn effects other than  
Harmony on/off  
screen.  
The specified effects will switch on/off together  
each time you press the HARMONY pedal.  
You can use the HARMONY pedal to apply effects  
other than Harmony.  
Using the pedals to switch  
sounds  
In addition to using the SOUND knob to switch  
between sounds, you can also use the VE-20’s  
pedals to switch sounds.  
Example 1) Turning DELAY on/off  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Turn the SOUND knob to select CONTROL  
PEDAL.  
1. Hold down the HARMONY pedal for two  
seconds or longer.  
3. Press cursor button (  
).  
The sound number will blink.  
4. Turn the SOUND knob to select DELAY.  
Blinking  
2. Press the ON/OFF pedal or the HARMONY  
pedal to switch sounds.  
5. Press the EXIT button to return to the Play  
screen.  
Each pedal performs the following function.  
Now, DELAY will toggle on/off each time you  
press the HARMONY pedal.  
Pedal  
Function  
Switchesto the preceding sound  
number.  
Example 2) Turning multiple effects  
on/off simultaneously  
1. Press the MENU button.  
ON/OFF pedal  
Switches to the next sound num-  
ber.  
HARMONY pedal  
2. Turn the SOUND knob to select CONTROL  
PEDAL.  
3. Hold down the HARMONY pedal for two  
seconds or longer.  
3. Press cursor button (  
).  
The sound number changes back to steadily lit,  
and the pedals return to their usual function.  
4. Turn the SOUND knob to select CUSTOM.  
5. Press cursor button (  
) to select the effect  
that you want to turn on/off.  
6. Turn the SOUND knob to choose the “o”  
setting.  
7. Repeat steps 5–6 for each effect that you  
want to turn on/off.  
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Convenient Functions  
4. Turn the SOUND knob to select the write-  
destination sound.  
Using your recorded voice to  
make adjustments (Sound Check)  
You can use the Phrase Loop function to record  
your voice unprocessed by any effects, and then  
play back your recorded voice while you audition  
sounds or make adjustments.  
Sound name of the write destination  
Sound number of the write destination  
1. Press the MENU button.  
If you decide not to execute the Write operation,  
press the EXIT button to return to the previous  
screen.  
2. Press the cursor button (  
LoopType.  
) to select the  
3. Turn the SOUND knob to select Check.  
5. Press the ON/OFF pedal.  
The sound is saved.  
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Never turn off the power before the display indicates  
“COMPLETED!”.  
4. Press the EXIT button to return to the Play  
screen.  
With the above setting, you can use the Phrase  
Loop function as a “sound check” function.  
Exchanging sounds  
You can change the order of the user sounds by  
exchanging them.  
1. Turn the SOUND knob to select one of the  
sounds that you want to exchange.  
For details on the Phrase Loop function , refer to  
“Using Phrase Loop to Layer Your Voice”(p. 13).  
2. Press the MENU button.  
*
When Phrase Loop is in sound check mode, you can’t layer  
overdubbed phrases. If you press the ON/OFF pedal while  
a recorded phrase is playing, the phrase is erased and a  
new recording begins.  
3. Turn the SOUND knob to select WRITE.  
Saving a sound as a different  
User Sound  
Here’s how to save the sound as a different User  
sound.  
4. Press the cursor button (  
EXCHANGE.  
) to select  
The REC indicator blinks, and the Exchange  
screen appears.  
5. Turn the SOUND knob to select the other  
sound with which you want to exchange the  
currently selected sound.  
This is convenient when you want to save a preset  
sound that you’ve edited, or when you want to  
create a new sound that’s based on an existing  
sound.  
*
Once you carry out this procedure, you’ll lose any previous  
sound settings contained in the storage destination.  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Turn the SOUND knob to select WRITE.  
Sound name of the exchange destination  
Sound number of the exchange destination  
If you decide not to execute the Exchange  
operation, press the EXIT button to return to the  
previous screen.  
3. Press cursor button (  
).  
The REC indicator blinks, and the Write screen  
appears.  
6. Press the ON/OFF pedal.  
The sounds are exchanged.  
*
Never turn off the power before the display indicates  
“COMPLETED!”.  
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Convenient Functions  
Specifying the type of output  
(Stereo or Mono/Dry)  
If you want the VE-20’s sound to be output in stereo  
or as mono/dry signals, make the following setting.  
Cutting unwanted low  
frequencies  
If you want to cut unwanted low-frequency content,  
turn on the LowCut parameter.  
1. Press the MENU button.  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Press cursor button (  
Output.  
) to select the  
2. Press cursor button (  
Cut.  
) to select the Low  
3. Turn the SOUND knob to select Stereo or  
Mono/Dry.  
3. Turn the SOUND knob to select On.  
Here, Stereo is selected.  
4. Press the EXIT button to return to the Play  
screen.  
Adjusting the screen’s  
legibility (Contrast)  
1. Press the MENU button.  
To learn more about the parameters, refer to  
“Output”(p. 19).  
4. Press the EXIT button to return to the Play  
screen.  
2. Press cursor button (  
Contrast.  
) to select the  
Using a condenser mic  
(Phantom Power)  
If you’re using a condenser mic that requires  
phantom power, turn phantom power on as  
described below.  
3. Turn the SOUND knob to adjust the Contrast.  
4. Press the EXIT button to return to the Play  
screen.  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Press cursor button (  
Phantom Power.  
) to select the  
3. Turn the SOUND knob to select On.  
4. Press the EXIT button to return to the Play  
screen.  
Always turn the phantom power off when connecting any  
device other than condenser microphones that require  
phantom power. You risk causing damage if you mistakenly  
supply phantom power to dynamic microphones, audio  
playback devices, or other devices that don’t require such  
power. Be sure to check the specifications of any micro-  
phone you intend to use by referring to the manual that  
came with it. (This instrument’s phantom power: 48 V DC, 10  
mA Max)  
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Appendix  
Restoring the factory settings  
(Factory Reset)  
Sound List  
No.  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
08  
09  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
Category  
Sound Name  
HARD ROCK  
Here’s how to restore the VE-20’s settings to their  
factory-set condition.  
STANDARD  
POP  
BALLAD  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Turn the SOUND knob to select FACTORY  
RESET.  
OLDIES  
ROCK  
JAZZ  
ECHO  
ARENA  
CATHEDRAL  
HIP HOP  
3. Press cursor button (  
).  
The REC indicator will blink, and the Factory  
reset screen appears.  
VOICE PERC  
HARMONICA  
DOUBLE VOICE  
TRIPLE VOICE  
6 VOICE  
DOUBLE  
4. Turn the SOUND knob to specify the extent  
of the factory reset.  
HARMONY  
5th HARMONY  
3rd HARMONY  
5th + DOUBLE  
3rd + DOUBLE  
3rd + 5th LOW  
3rd + 5th  
Value  
ALL  
Data to be initialized  
All settings  
SOUND  
SETUP  
Settings for all user sounds  
Setup parameters  
3rd + 5th HIGH  
DISTORTION  
RADIO  
SFX  
If you decide not to execute the Factory Reset,  
press the EXIT button to return to the previous  
screen.  
STROBE  
CHORUS  
5. Press the ON/OFF pedal.  
The settings you specified will return to their  
factory-set state.  
FLANGER  
PitchCorrect  
CHROMATIC  
ROBOT  
*
Never turn off the power before the display indicates  
“COMPLETED!”.  
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Appendix  
Parameter  
Drive *2  
Tone *2  
Explanation  
Parameter guide  
Adjusts the degree of distortion.  
Adjusts the tonal character.  
Specifies the speed.  
Sound parameters  
These are the effects parameters than you can edit  
Speed *3  
Depth *4  
Adjusts the depth of CHORUS.  
*1 Available if Type is set to PREAMP.  
within each sound.  
DYNAMICS  
*2 Available if Type is set to DISTORTION.  
*3 Available if Type is set to STROBE or FLANGER.  
*4 Available if Type is set to CHORUS.  
Parameter  
Explanation  
DOUBLE/HARMONY  
On, Off  
Switches DYNAMICS on/off.  
Adjusts the depth of DYNAMICS.  
Parameter  
Explanation  
Depth  
On, Off  
Switches DOUBLE/HARMONY on/off.  
Enhance  
Adjusts the depth of the Enhance effect. Higher  
settings will give the sound sharper definition.  
Part1 (2) Type Off  
Double  
Turns the part off.  
Produces a double-tracking effect.  
PITCH CORRECT  
Parameter  
If you’ve specified the key of your  
song (p. 11), harmony that is suitable  
for that key will be added at the inter-  
val you specify here.  
Explanation  
-1–+1 oct  
Unison  
On, Off  
Switches PITCH CORRECT on/off.  
Type  
Soft  
The pitch will be corrected smoothly.  
The pitch will be corrected quickly.  
Hard  
By changing the vocal character, this  
produces the impression that anoth-  
er person is singing the same melody  
along with you.  
Correctspitchvariation to astair-step  
change.  
Electric  
Corrects the pitch to the specified  
note.  
Robot  
Part1 (2) Dbl *1 Adjusts the intensity of the Double effect in three  
levels (Light / Normal / Deep).  
Scale *1  
The pitch is corrected to the nearest  
chromatic semitone.  
Chromatic  
Maj (Min)  
Part1 (2) Lev *2 Adjusts the volume of the part.  
Part1 (2) Gen- Transforms the voice by giving it a masculine or  
der *2  
The pitch is corrected according to  
the Key setting.  
feminine character.  
Part1 (2) Pan  
L50–Cen- Specifies the panning (stereo posi-  
Gender  
Changes your voice to a masculine or feminine  
character.  
ter–R50  
tion) of the sound.  
Key *2  
Specifies the key of the song you’re singing (p. 11).  
Octave *1  
Specifies the amount by which the pitch will  
change.  
*1 Available if Type is set to Double.  
*2 Available if Type is set to -1 to +1 oct or Unison.  
Key *2  
Specifies the key of the song you’re singing (p. 11).  
Fixes the pitch.  
DELAY  
Parameter  
Note *3  
Explanation  
*1 Available if Type is set to Soft, Hard, or Electric.  
*2 Available if Scale is set to Maj(Min).  
*3 Available if Type is set to Robot.  
On, Off  
Switches DELAY on/off.  
Adjusts the delay time (1–4000 ms).  
Time  
TONE/SFX  
Feedback  
Adjusts the amount of delayed sound that is re-  
peated.  
Parameter  
On, Off  
Type  
Explanation  
Switches TONE/SFX on/off.  
DelayLevel  
Adjusts the volume of the delayed sound.  
PREAMP  
Adjusts the tonal character.  
REVERB  
Parameter  
On, Off  
DISTOR-  
TION  
Explanation  
Produces a distorted voice.  
Switches REVERB on/off.  
RADIO  
Produces a radio voice.  
Type  
Ambience Produces a sense of spatial depth.  
STROBE  
CHORUS  
FLANGER  
Finely slices the voice.  
Room  
Produces warm reverberation.  
Adds richness to the voice.  
Adds a “swooshing” modulation.  
Produces clear and spacious rever-  
beration.  
Hall 1  
Gain *1  
Bass *1  
Adjusts the level.  
Produces mild and understated re-  
verberation.  
Hall 2  
Plate  
Adjusts the tone quality of the low-frequency  
range.  
Produces metallic-sounding rever-  
beration with an extended high  
range.  
Middle *1  
Middle f *1  
Treble *1  
Adjusts the tone quality of the mid-frequency  
range.  
Adjusts the frequency affected by the Middle pa-  
rameter.  
Size  
Adjusts the size of the room (space) to vary the re-  
verb time.  
Adjusts the tone quality of the high-frequency  
range.  
RevLevel  
Adjusts the volume of the reverberation.  
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Appendix  
CONTROL PEDAL  
Troubleshooting  
Parameter Explanation  
Type  
DBL/HRM  
DELAY  
Power doesn’t come on  
Q
*
Have the batteries run down?  
Replace them with new batteries (p. 3).  
The batteries included with the VE-20 are meant only to confirm that  
the unit is functional at the factory.  
PITCH  
Switches each effect on/off (p. 14).  
TONE/SFX  
REVERB  
Q
Is the specified AC adaptor (PSA series; optional)  
connected correctly?  
DYNAMICS  
CUSTOM  
Turns the specified effect on/off (p. 14).  
Check the connections again (p. 7).  
Never use any AC adaptor other than the adaptor  
specified.  
MASTER  
Parameter  
Level  
Explanation  
Q
Could the POWER switch be OFF?  
Turn the POWER switch ON (p. 4).  
Specifies the volume of the sound.  
NoiseThres  
Adjust this according to the noise level.  
Set this to a larger value if the noise level is high, or  
to a lower value if the noise level is low.  
No sound/volume is low  
Q
Is the other equipment connected correctly?  
Key  
Specifies the key of the song you’re singing (p. 11).  
Q
Check the connections again (p. 7).  
Could the volume or input gain of the connected  
mixer or recorder be lowered?  
System parameters  
These parameters are applied to the entire VE-20.  
SETUP  
Q
Check the settings of the connected device.  
Could the Phantom Power parameter be set to Off?  
If you’re using a condenser mic that requires phantom  
power, set the Phantom Power parameter to the On (p. 16).  
Parameter  
Explanation  
MicSens  
Adjusts the input sensitivity.  
Q
Q
Could the MicSens or Volume settings be too low?  
Adjust these to appropriate values (p. 4).  
Have the batteries run down?  
PhantomPow-  
er  
Turns on/off the supply of phantom  
power to the INPUT jack.  
On, Off  
Mono  
Stereo  
Output  
Mono output from OUTPUT connec-  
tors L (MONO) and R.  
*
Replace them with new batteries (p. 3).  
The batteries included with the VE-20 are meant only to confirm that  
the unit is functional at the factory.  
Stereo output from the OUTPUT con-  
nectors.  
The POWER indicator has gone dim  
Mono output from OUTPUT connec-  
tor L (MONO) and Dry sound from  
connector R.  
Q
Is the specified adaptor (PSA series; optional)  
properly connected?  
Mono/Dry  
*
Check the connection once more (p. 7).  
Never use any AC adaptor other than one specified for use with the  
VE-20.  
*
This setting also applies to the L and  
R signals of the PHONES/LINE jack.  
LowCut  
Cuts unwanted low-frequency con-  
tent.  
On, Off  
Perform  
Check  
Q
*
Have the batteries run down?  
Replace them with new batteries (p. 3).  
When the indicator goes dim or no longer lights while the effect is on,  
it means that the batteries must be replaced.  
LoopType  
Select this if you want to use the  
Phrase Loop function to overdub (p.  
13).  
*
The batteries included with the VE-20 are meant only to confirm that  
the unit is functional at the factory.  
Select this if you want to perform a  
sound check (p. 15).  
Sound is distorted  
Contrast  
Adjusts the display contrast (legibility).  
Q
Q
Is the MicSens setting appropriate?  
Adjust the setting appropriately (p. 4).  
Is the output from another effects processor  
connected to the INPUT jack?  
FACTORY RESET  
Parameter  
Explanation  
ALL  
All settings will be initialized.  
Connect your mic directly to the INPUT jack.  
SOUND  
SETUP  
All user sound settings will be initialized.  
Setup parameter settings will be initialized.  
Can’t store the recorded phrase  
It is not possible to store a recorded phrase in the VE-20.  
Can’t overdub using Phrase Loop  
Q
Could the Phrase Loop parameter be set to Check?  
Overdubbing is not possible if this is set to Check.  
If you want to overdub, set the Phrase Loop parameter  
to Perform (p. 15).  
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Main Specifications  
VE-20: Vocal Processor  
Nominal Input Level INPUT: -20 dBu (MicSens=40)  
Power Supply DC 9 V: Dry battery LR6/R6 (AA) type x 6,  
AC Adaptor (PSA series)  
Input Impedance  
INPUT: 4 k ohms  
*
Duration of continuous use with battery  
operation:  
Nominal Output  
Level  
OUTPUT: -20 dBu  
PHONES/LINE: -4 dBu  
Carbon: 2 hours, Alkaline: 8 hours  
These figures will vary depending on the actual  
conditions of use.  
Output Impedance OUTPUT: 600 ohms  
PHONES/LINE: 66 ohms  
Current Draw 180 mA (9 V max.)  
Sound  
30 (Preset) + 50 (User)  
Dimensions  
173 (W) x 158 (D) x 57 (H) mm  
6-13/16 (W) x 6-1/4 (D) x 2-1/4 (H) inches  
Maximum Recording  
Time (Monaural only)  
38 seconds  
Weight  
1.1 kg / 2 lbs 7 oz (including batteries)  
Display  
16 characters, 2 lines (backlit LCD)  
Accessories  
Owner’s Manual  
Connectors  
INPUT jack (XLR type (balanced,  
phantom power +48 V), 1/4 inch  
TRS phone type (balanced))  
OUTPUT jacks (XLR type)  
PHONES/LINE jack (Stereo 1/4 inch  
phone type)  
Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,”  
“IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”)  
Dry battery LR6 (AA) type (Alkaline) x 6  
Option  
AC Adaptor: PSA series  
*
*
0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms  
In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or  
appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.  
DC IN jack (DC 9 V)  
 
 

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