Roland VE-20 User Manual
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
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Contents
Printing Conventions and icons in this manual
* The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display.
Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer
sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual.
Explains something that you should pay particular attention to.
Explains something that supplements the main text.
Explains something that’s useful to know.
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Main Features ................................. 1
Installing Batteries .........................3
Quick Start ......................................4
1. Getting ready..................................................4
2. Sing.....................................................................5
3. Switching sounds..........................................5
4. Using the HARMONY pedal.......................6
5. Turning the power off..................................6
Making the Connections................ 7
Using the VE-20 live..........................................7
Panel Descriptions .........................8
Front panel...........................................................8
Rear panel.............................................................9
Sounds and Effects .......................10
What is a “sound”?..........................................10
What is an “effect”?.........................................10
Adjusting the level of the Reverb effect...... 11
Adjusting the level of the Delay effect....11
Adjusting the Harmony effect....................11
Editing the effects...........................................12
Naming your sound.......................................12
Using Phrase Loop to Layer
Your Voice.....................................13
Convenient Functions ................. 14
Using the HARMONY pedal to turn
effects other than Harmony on/off ..........14
Using the pedals to switch sounds...........14
Using your recorded voice to make
adjustments (Sound Check)........................ 15
Saving a sound as a different User Sound... 15
Exchanging sounds........................................ 15
Specifying the type of output (Stereo or
Mono/Dry)......................................................... 16
Using a condenser mic
(Phantom Power)............................................16
Cutting unwanted low frequencies .........16
Adjusting the screen’s legibility
(Contrast)...........................................................16
Appendix ...................................... 17
Restoring the factory settings
(Factory Reset) .................................................17
Sound List..........................................................17
Parameter guide..............................................18
Troubleshooting..............................................19
Main Specifications...................... 20
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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.
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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
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Connect your mic to the INPUT jack, and connect
the OUTPUT jacks to your mixer or recorder.
Move the rear-panel POWER switch to the ON
position. (The power will turn on.)
Before you make connections, make
sure that the input gain or volume of
your mixer or recorder is turned
down.
Adjust the input sensitivity.
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.
In order to use the VE-20 optimally, you’ll need to adjust the
input sensitivity.
Meter
Lit
1. Getting ready
• If you’re using batteries, insert them
before you continue.
“Installing Batteries” (p. 3)
• If you’re using an AC adaptor (BOSS
PSA-se ries; optional), connect it to
the DC IN jack.
• If you use a condenser mic that
requires phantom power, set the
Phantom Power parame ter to the
On.
“Using a condenser mic
(Phantom Power)” (p. 16)
• If you’re using headphones,
connect them to the PHONES/LINE
jack.
When you turn on the power, a screen
like the following will appear. This is
called the “Play screen.”
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The Mic Sens 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.
2. Sing
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Press the EXIT button to return to the Play screen.
Gradually raise the input gain or volume of your
mixer or recorder.
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Go ahead and sing.
The ON/OFF indicator lights when the VE-20’s eect is on.
Use the ON/OFF pedal to switch the eect on/o, and hear
the dierence it makes.
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Turn the central SOUND knob to switch between
dierent 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.
Quick Start
3. Switching sounds
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For details on the sounds, refe r to “What
is a “sound”?” (p. 10).
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Quick Start
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Press the HARMONY pedal; the Harmony eect will
be applied.
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The HARMONY indicator will light.
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Lower the volume of your mixer or recorder.
Move the rear-panel POWER switch to the OFF
position. (The power will turn o.)
4. Using the HARMONY pedal
5. Turning the power off
• For details on adjusting the
harmony effect, refer to “Adjusting
the Harmony effect” (p. 11).
• You can use the HARMONY pedal to
apply effect s other than Harmony.
“Using the HARMONY pedal to
turn effects other than Harmony
on/off” (p. 14)
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