Main Features
3: COLD
INPUT
1: GND 2: HOT
3: COLD
OUTPUT
Just connect a mic and sing.
Pro-quality eects in a compact body (echo, double-tracking, pitch correction, enhance) will add beautiful
resonance and spaciousness to your voice.
The VE-1 supports your vocals in any situation from street live performance to studio recording.
Panel Description
Top panel
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2
3
4
Name Explanation
ECHO section Adjusts the echo that is applied to the vocal (direct sound).
[LEVEL] knob Adjusts the level of the echo.
[TONE] knob Adjusts the tonal character of the echo.
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2
3
4
5
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Rear panel
[TYPE] knob
ECHO TYPE indicator
[DOUBLE] button
Status indicator
[CORRECT] knob
[ENHANCE] button
Pedal
[MEMORY] button
PEAK indicator
Selects the type of echo. &Refer to “Echo types”
The indicator lights according to the type of echo that’s selected by the [TYPE]
knob. &Refer to “Echo types”
If you turn this on (lit green), a double-tracking eect is produced.
If you hold down the [DOUBLE] button for two seconds or longer, you’ll be
able to specify the delay that is applied to the echo. &Refer to “Delay and
Pitch Correction Settings”
Double-tracking eect
This is an eect in which the same person overdubs the same melody
during the recording process, adding depth to the vocal.
The indicator color shows the echo on/o status.
Indicator Explanation
Unlit
Blue
* When the battery runs low, the status indicator blinks.
Corrects inaccuracies in pitch (pitch correction).
Turning the [CORRECT] knob toward the right makes the correction speed
faster. By turning the knob all the way to the right, you can produce a
mechanical-sounding voice.
You can also transform the vocal by giving it a female or male character, and
specify the Reference pitch.
&Refer to “Delay and Pitch Correction Settings”
Refer to “Settings of the VE-1”
Smoothes-out inconsistencies in the input volume so that the vocal has better
denition.
Setting Button Explanation
OFF Unlit
LIGHT Green
BRIGHT Red
Switches echo, pitch correction, and double-tracking on/o.
* Enhance is not switched on/o.
Three dierent sets of knob and button settings can be saved and recalled.
&Refer to “Switching or Saving the Knob and Button Settings (MEMORY
Function)”
Indicates the mic input level.
Indicator Explanation
Green
Orange
Red
A B C D E F
Echo o
Echo on
No enhancement
Slight enhancement
Strong enhancement
Input level is low.
Input level is appropriate.
Input level is high.
This instrument is equipped with
balanced (XLR) type jacks. Wiring
diagrams for these jacks are shown
below. Make connections after
rst checking the wiring diagrams
of other equipment you intend to
connect.
G H I
Name Explanation
MIC IN jack Connect a mic here.
A
[MIC SENS] knob Adjusts the input sensitivity of the mic connected to the MIC IN jack.
B
PHONES/LINE OUT
C
jack
XLR OUT jack
D
USB port
E
FOOT SW jack
F
[PHANTOM] switch
G
DC IN jack
H
[POWER] switch This switches the power on and o.
I
Connect headphones or a speaker here. This jack outputs the same audio
signal as the XLR OUT jack.
Connect a mixer or monitor amp here. This jack outputs the same audio signal
as the PHONES/LINE OUT jack.
Use a USB cable to connect this to your computer. This connection lets you
record your voice into the computer, or to listen to the computer play back via
the VE-1. &Refer to “Connecting the VE-1 to a Computer”
Connect a footswitch here. You can use the footswitch to switch the DOUBLE
or the MEMORY. &Refer to “Connecting a Footswitch”
Turns phantom power on/o. &Refer to “Precautions concerning use of
phantom power supply”
This jack is for connecting an AC adaptor (PSA series; sold separately).
* Use only the specied AC adaptor (PSA series), and connect it to an AC
outlet of the correct voltage.
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Turning the Power On/O
Once everything is properly connected, be sure to follow the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn
on equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or equipment failure.
1. Turn on the power of the VE-1.
If you’re using batteries, install four AA batteries, taking care that their polarity is correct.
* Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/o. However,
this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after turning the unit on is
required before it will operate normally.
2. Power-on any equipment that is connected to the PHONES/LINE OUT jack or the XLR OUT jack.
When turning the power o, minimize the volume of all devices connected to the VE-1, turn o their power,
and nally turn o the power of the VE-1.
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn o all the units
before making any connections.
Applying Echo
1.
Connect a mic to the MIC IN jack.
If you’re using a condenser mic, turn the [PHANTOM] switch “ON.”
2. While vocalizing into the mic, use the [MIC SENS] knob to adjust the input sensitivity.
Adjust the sensitivity so that the PEAK indicator lights orange. If the input level is too high, the PEAK indicator
lights red.
* You must adjust the input sensitivity accurately.
3. Press the pedal to make the status indicator light blue.
4. Use the [TYPE] knob to select the t ype of echo.
5. Use the [LEVEL] knob to adjust the level of the echo.
6. Vocalize into your mic.
Echo is applied to the vocal.
Echo types
Increasing the TYPE value makes the echo eect stronger.
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TYPE
Delay and Pitch Correction Settings
Here’s how to adjust the delay that’s applied to the echo, and make pitch correction (GENDER) settings.
1. Hold down the [DOUBLE] button for two seconds or longer.
The VE-1 enters delay/pitch correction settings mode, and the [DOUBLE] button is lit red.
2. Use the knobs and buttons to make delay and pitch correction settings.
Setting Knob/button Explanation
DELAY LEVEL [LEVEL] knob * Delay level
FEEDBACK [ TONE] knob
DELAY TIME
GENDER [CORRECT] knob
* I f the echo level is “OFF,” the delay level also turns o.
[TYPE] knob
[DOUBLE] button
Amount of delay repeats
Delay time
Specify the delay time by repeatedly
pressing the [DOUBLE] button at the
desired interval.
Gender
Turning the knob toward the left produces a more masculine
voice; turning it toward the right produces a more feminine
voice.
4. Hold down the [DOUBLE] button for two seconds or longer to exit the settings mode.
Switching or Saving the Knob and Button Settings (MEMORY Function)
You can save three sets of the VE-1’s knob and button settings, and switch between them as your song
progresses.
Switching Memories
You can switch memories by pressing the [MEMORY] button or the pedal.
Using the [MEMORY] button to switch memories
Press the [MEMORY] button to select the desired memory (color).
Using the pedal to switch memories
1: GND
1. Hold down the pedal for two seconds or longer.
The [MEMORY] button blinks slowly, cycling at one-second intervals between
memories A–C and normal (manual).
2. When the [MEMORY] button reaches the color of the desired memory, take your foot o the pedal.
The [MEMORY] button lights, and the corresponding memory is selected.
Saving a Memory
Long-press the [MEMORY] button.
1.
The button blinks slowly.
2. Press the [MEMORY] button to specify the destination memory (color) in which
you want to save the settings.
The button blinks rapidly, and then remains lit.
3. Once again, long-press the [MEMORY] button to save the settings.
The button blinks rapidly, and then remains lit.
* The [MEMORY ] button blinks if you modify the settings of a saved memory. If you want to save the
modied settings, save the memory as described in “Saving a Memory.”
* Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the result of equipment failure, incorrect operation, etc.
* Roland assumes no liabilit y concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost.
English
The [DOUBLE] button
blinks in time with the
delay time.
Memory Button
A Red
B Orange
C Green
Normal Unlit
Memory Button
A Red
B Orange
C Green
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any
form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (leaet “USING THE UNIT
SAFELY” and Owner’s Manual). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in
order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature of your new unit, read Owner’s Manual in its entirety. This manual
should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Connecting a Footswitch
If a footswitch (FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7: sold separately) is connected to the FOOT SW jack, you can use the footswitch
to turn the [DOUBLE] button on/o or to switch memories.
TIP = DOUBLE
RING = MEMORY INC
1/4” phone type
10
1/4” phone type
FS-5U
Stereo 1/4” phone type
10
1/4” phone type x 2
RING TIPTIP RING RINGTIP TIP
FS-7
Stereo 1/4” phone type
10
Stereo 1/4” phone
FS-6FS-5U
Assigning the Function of the Footswitch
Here’s how to assign the function of a footswitch that’s connected to the VE-1.
1. While holding down the [ENHANCE] button, turn on the power.
The [ENHANCE] button blinks red, and the ECHO TYPE indicator shows the TIP setting.
Default
settings
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Function
Function Explanation
1 ECHO LEVEL
2 DELAY LEVEL
3 DELAY FEEDBACK
4 TAP TEMPO
5 CORRECT
6 DOUBLE Turns the double-tracking eect on/o. TIP
7 MEMORY INC Switches to the next memory. RING
Pressing the footswitch changes the echo
level.
Pressing the footswitch changes the delay
level.
Pressing the footswitch changes the
amount of delay repeats.
Repeatedly pressing the footswitch sets the
delay time to the corresponding interval.
Pressing the footswitch changes the
amount of pitch correction.
2. Use the [TYPE] knob to select the footswitch function ( TIP).
3. Press the pedal.
The [ENHANCE] button blinks green, and the ECHO TYPE indicator shows the RING setting.
4. Use the [TYPE] knob to select the footswitch function (RING).
5. Press the pedal to complete the settings.
Specifying the values that change when you press the footswitch
Here’s how to specify the parameter values that change when you press the footswitch.
1. While holding down the footswitch to which the function is assigned, turn a knob to specify the value.
Turn the appropriate knob for the function that’s assigned.
Function Knob Explanation
1 ECHO LEVEL [LEVEL] knob Echo level
2 DELAY LEVEL [LEVEL] knob * Delay level
3 DELAY FEEDBACK [TONE] knob * Delay repeat amount
5 CORRECT [CORRECT] knob Pitch correction amount
* Available while in delay/pitch correction settings mode.
2. Release the footswitch to complete the settings.
Connecting the VE-1 to a Computer
If you use a commercially available USB 2.0 cable to connect the VE-1 to your computer, you’ll be able to do the
following.
USB connection
mode
NORMAL Vocals and echo from a mic connected to the VE-1 can be recorded on your computer.
LOOP BACK
INPUT The VE-1 can apply echo to the playback from your computer, and output it.
DIRECT
MONITOR OFF
For details on settings in USB connection mode, refer to “Settings of the VE-1”
* You must install the USB driver before connecting the VE-1 to your computer.
Download the USB driver from the Roland website.
For details, refer to Readme.htm which is included in the download.
http://www.roland.com/support/
Type of Equipment :
Responsible Party :
Explanation
Vocals and echo from a mic connected to the VE-1, together with playback from your
computer, can be mixed by the VE-1 and recorded or streamed on your computer.
Vocals and echo from a mic connected to the VE-1 can be output to your computer, and the
output from your computer returned to the VE-1 for monitoring.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Model Name :
Address :
Telephone :
Compliance Information Statement
VE-1
Signal Processor
Roland Corporation U.S.
5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938
(323) 890-3700
For the USA
Settings of the VE-1
USB connection mode
You can specify how the unit will operate when connected to a computer via a USB cable.
Reference pitch setting
You can specify the Reference pitch for pitch correction.
Setting Procedure
To change a function or setting of the VE-1, turn on the power while long-pressing the corresponding button,
and then change the setting.
Setting to be
changed
USB connection
mode
Reference pitch
setting
Button to hold
down at power-on
MEMORY MEMORY/Pedal
DOUBLE DOUBLE/Pedal
Change/Finalize Parameters Button status Default
NORMAL Blink in red √
LOOP BACK Blink in orange
INPUT Blink in green
DIRECT
MONITOR OFF
437 Hz (Left)
438 Hz
439 Hz
440 Hz (Center) √
441 Hz
442 Hz
443 Hz (Right)
Blink rapidly
in red
Blink in red
(The ECHO TYPE
indicators light to
show the selected
pitch).
settings
Main Specications BOSS VE-1: Vocal Echo
Power Supply
Current Draw 200 mA Max. (9 V)
Expected battery life
under continuous use
Dimensions 156 (W ) × 116 (D) × 64 (H) mm 6-3/16 (W ) x 4-5/8 (D) x 2-9/16 (H) inches
Weight 600 g 1 lb 6 oz
Accessories Owner’s Manual, Leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” Alkaline Battery (AA, LR6) x 4
Options (sold separately) AC adaptor (PSA series), Footswitch (FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7)
* I n the interest of product improvement, the specications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to
change without prior notice.
Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery (AA, HR6) or Alkaline (AA, LR6) x 4,
AC Adaptor (sold separately)
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6): Approx. 12 hours (phantom power: OFF)
Approx. 8 hours (phantom power: ON)
Alkaline (AA, LR6): Approx. 11 hours (phantom power: OFF)
Approx. 7 hours (phantom power: ON)
* These gures will vary depending on the specications of the batteries and the
actual conditions of use.
USING THE UNIT SAFELY
To completely turn o power to the unit, pull out the plug from the outlet
Even with the power switch turned o, th is unit is not complet ely separated from its m ain source of
power. When the power ne eds to be completely tu rned o, turn o the power switch on the unit,
then pull ou t the plug from the ou tlet. For this reason, th e outlet into which you choose to connect
the power cord ’s plug should be one that is within ea sy reach and readily acc essible.
Handle batteries carefully
If used imp roperly, you risk the dang ers of uid leakage, overheating, combustion, explosion, etc.
Carefully obs erve the following:
• Do not heat, disassemble, or toss t hem into a re or water.
• Do not expos e them to sunlight, a me, or any other source o f extreme heat.
• Do not attem pt to charge a dry ce ll battery.
• When using a rechargeable battery and a charger, make sure to u se only the combinatio n of
rechargeable battery and charger t hat has been specied by the battery manuf acturer. Also, be sure to
read all of t he precautions that were supplied with the rec hargeable battery and charger, and abide by
them when us ing the battery/cha rger.
Precautions concerning use of phantom power supply
Always turn t he phantom power o when connecting any device other than condenser microphones
that require p hantom power. You risk causing damage if you mistake nly supply phantom power to
dynamic micro phones, audio playback devices, or other devic es that don’t require such p ower. Be
sure to check the specications of any microphone you intend to use by referring to t he manual that
came with it . (This instrumen t’s phantom power : 48 V DC, 10 mA Max)
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT NOTES
Power Supply: Use of Batteries
• If operating this unit on batteri es, please use the alk aline batteries, recharg eable Ni-MH batterie s.
• If operating this unit on batteri es, please disconnect the AC adaptor from this unit.
• We recommend that you keep batteries instal led in the unit even th ough you’ll be powering i t with the
AC adaptor. That way, you’ll be a ble to continue a per formance even if the co rd of the AC adaptor get s
accidently di sconnected from the un it.
• If you handl e batteries improperly, you risk explosion and uid leakage. Make su re that you carefully
observe al l of the items related to batteries that are lis ted in “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT
NOTES” (leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Owner ’s Manual).
• When turning th e unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons and knobs from damag e. Also, handle
the unit care fully; do not drop it.
Repairs and Data
• When we carry out repairs, in some ca ses, such as when the memory section is physically damaged,
restoration of the stored content may be impossible. Roland as sumes no liability co ncerning the
restoration of any stored content that ha s been lost.
Intellectual Property Right
• ASIO is a tr ademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies G mbH.
• This product cont ains eCROS integrated so ftware platform of eSO L Co.,Ltd. eCROS is a trade mark of eSOL
Co., Ltd. in Japa n.
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