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Owner’s Manual

Owner’s Manual (this document)

Read this rst. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the VE-500. For detailed information

on how to operate the VE-500, please download and refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF le).

PDF Manual (download from the Web)

5 Parameter Guide

This explains all of the parameters of the

VE-500.

To obtain the PDF manual

1. Enter the following URL on your

computer.

http://www.boss.info/manuals/

2. Choose “VE-500” as the product name.

Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the leaet “USING THE

UNIT SAFELY” and the Owner’s Manual (p. 20)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for

immediate reference.

Main features

5 Provides numerous vocal eects for the guitarist

5 HARMONY automatically adds harmony to your vocal, based on your guitar playing

5 VOCODER uses your voice to add expressive power to your guitar performance

5 ENHANCE improves the clarity of your sound

5 PITCH CORRECT corrects inaccuracies in pitch

5 Four independent general-purpose FX units provide 20 distinctive eect types such as DISTORTION

and RADIO, and there are also two independent REVERB/DELAY units, giving you a high degree of

exibility for making eect settings

5 Panel layout that provides high functionality and emphasizes live performance, with an easily

readable screen display and an independent [HARMONY] switch

5 Memory function lets you store and recall 99 setups in internal memory

5 By connecting a USB cable or MIDI cable, you can synchronize the unit with an external MIDI device

or a DAW on your computer, or switch sounds and control parameters

Summary of content (20 pages)

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Owner’s Manual Main features 55 Provides numerous vocal effects for the guitarist 55 HARMONY automatically adds harmony to your vocal, based on your guitar playing 55 VOCODER uses your voice to add expressive power to your guitar performance 55 ENHANCE improves the clarity of your sound 55 PITCH CORRECT corrects inaccuracies in pitch 55 Four independent general-purpose FX units provide 20 distinctive effect types such as DISTORTION and RADIO, and there are also two independent REVERB/DELAY units, giving you
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Contents Getting Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 System Settings (MENU). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Connecting the Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . Top Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screen Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation of the [1]–[3] Knobs. . . . . . . . Switching Pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turning On/Off the Power. . . . . . . . . . . . Tuning (Tuner). . .
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Getting Ready Connecting the Equipment INST INPUT jack MIC IN connector MIDI IN connector Connect your electric guitar or other instrument here. HARMONY or VOCODER effects are applied to your vocal according to your guitar playing. Connect your mic here. If you connect a condenser mic, turn phantom power on as described in "Phantom Power Settings" (p. 9). The VE-500 is equipped with a balanced (XLR) connector. Connect an external MIDI device here.
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Getting Ready Connecting the Equipment CTL 1, 2 / EXP jack pin configuration TIP: HOT RING: COLD SLEEVE: GND 2: HOT 3: CO CTL 1, 2/EXP jacks You can control various parameters by connecting a footswitch (FS-5U, FS-5L, FS-6, FS-7: sold separately) or an expression pedal (such as the FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5: sold separately) to the CTL 1, 2/EXP jack (p.
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Getting Ready Top Panel 2 1 3 4 1 5 [EXIT] button Display Cancels an operation or returns to the previous screen. This shows various information for the VE-500. [1]–[3] knob Select and edit the parameter values shown in the display. 2 3 55 In screens that show page tabs, use this as the [PAGE >] button to switch pages. * Refer to “Operation of the [1]–[3] Knobs” (p. 7) * If the lock function is on, the [1]–[3] knobs are disabled in the play screen (p. 10) to prevent unintended operation.
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Getting Ready Screen Structure System settings (p. 16) WRITE UTILITY screen (p. 14) Use the [< PAGE] [PAGE >] buttons to change pages Use the [1]–[3] knobs to move the cursor Use the [1]–[3] knobs to move the cursor MENU screen (p. 16) Play screen (p. 10) Memory mode Press [?] + [=] simultaneously Manual mode Use [ENTER] button to switch pages Tuner screen (p. 8) [=] + [HARMONY] Hold for two seconds Patch edit (p. 11) Effect select screen (p.
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Getting Ready Operation of the [1]–[3] Knobs 55 In the play screen (p. 10), the [1]–[3] knobs correspond to the functions that are assigned by “System settings” -> “KNOB” (p. 16). 55 In the CTL & ASSIGN screen (p. 13), WRITE UTILITY screen (p. 15), and MENU screen (p. 16), you can move the cursor and select an icon by operating any knob. 55 In the effect select screen (p. 11), the [1]–[3] knobs have the following functions.
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Getting Ready Turning On/Off the Power The DC IN jack also functions as the power switch. The power turns on when you insert the AC adaptor’s plug into the DC IN jack, and turns off when you disconnect it. * Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
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Playing Mic Settings Patch Structure Adjusting the Mic Sensitivity A combination of VE-500 effects and settings for those effects is called a “patch.” You can edit the settings of a patch and store it as a “user patch.” 1. Press the [MENU] button. Preset patch Patch P50 2. Use the [1] knob to select “INPUT,” and then press the [ENTER] button. 3.
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Playing Switching Patches About the Play Screen 1. Switch to memory mode. The screen that appears after you turn on the power is called the “Play screen.” Press the [ENTER] button to switch the display. 2. Use the [?] [=] switches to select a patch. Pressing [?] selects the previous patch number, and pressing [=] selects the next patch number.
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Editing a Patch Basic Operation Effect Explanation Improves the clarity of the sound. 1. Recall the patch that you want to edit Corrects inaccuracies in pitch. This is available only when HRM (harmony) is selected. (p. 10). 2. Press the [EFFECT EDIT] button. HRM: Adds harmony to your vocal. VOC: A vocoder effect. – The effect select screen appears. These let you select a variety of effect types. You can also choose the same effect for FX1–FX4. These let you select reverb or delay.
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Editing a Patch In screens where page tabs are displayed, use the [< PAGE] [PAGE >] buttons to move between editing screen pages. FX STRUCTURE STRUCTURE1 Multi-FX LEAD HARMONY1 FX1 5. Use knobs [1]–[3] to specify the value of each parameter shown in the screen. FX2 FX3 FX4 FX OUT1 HARMONY2 HARMONY3 STRUCTURE2 LEAD Multi-FX FX1 HARMONY1 6. Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to the play screen. HARMONY2 FX3 FX4 FX OUT1 FX2 HARMONY3 Changing the Effect Connections 1.
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Editing a Patch Changing the CTL & ASSIGN Settings REVERB STRUCTURE STRUCTURE1 FX OUT2 FX OUT3 You can operate a variety of parameters by making CTL and ASSIGN settings for each patch. Reverb FX OUT1 1. In the effect select screen, use knobs REV/DLY1 [1]–[3] to select “CTL,” and then press the [ENTER] button. FX OUT REV/DLY2 The CTL & ASSIGN screen appears. FX OUT4 STRUCTURE2 FX OUT1 REV/DLY1 2.
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Editing a Patch Controller – Explanation ASSIGN allows you to make more detailed settings.For example, you can use ASSIGN if you want to simultaneously control another parameter in addition to operating the parameter of the [?] switch. You can specify eight different settings for each patch. Matching the Harmony to the Key of the Song 1. Press the [KEY] button. 2. Use knob [1] to specify the “AUTO” 3. Press the [ENTER] button to move to the edit screen. setting.
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Editing a Patch Saving a Patch (Write) If you want to save the patch that you created, execute the Write operation. * You can use dedicated software to save, exchange, initialize, or back up patches (p. 18). NOTE 55 If you do not save the patch, the edited settings will be lost when you turn off the power or switch to another patch. 55 When you save, the patch that had been in the save-destination is overwritten. 1. Press the [EXIT] button and [ENTER] * If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
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System Settings (MENU) Settings that are shared by the entire VE-500 are called “system settings.” For details on the parameter, refer to the “Parameter Guide” (PDF file). Basic Operation Item Explanation Refer to “Restoring the Factory Default Settings (Factory Reset)” (p. 17). 3. Press the [ENTER] button to enter the edit screen. 1. Press the [MENU] button. The MENU screen appears. When page tabs are displayed on the screen, you can switch pages by pressing the [] buttons. 4.
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System Settings (MENU) Adjusting the Display Contrast You can adjust the brightness of the display. 1. In the MENU screen, select “DISPLAY” and press the [ENTER] button. 2. Adjust the contrast with the [1] knob. Enabling/Disabling the Auto-Off Function If you set the auto-off function to “On,” the power will turn off automatically when 10 hours have passed since you last played or operated the unit. The display will show a message approximately 15 minutes before the power turns off.
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Synchronizing with a DAW or External MIDI Device By transmitting and receiving MIDI messages, the VE-500 can synchronize with a computer or an external MIDI device. For example, you can switch VE-500 patches from an external MIDI device or DAW, or match the tempo. If the VE-500 is connected via USB to a computer, you can also use dedicated software to do the following. * Control change transmission and reception are specified by the ASSIGN settings.
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Appendix Error Messages Display KNOB IS LOCKED Problem Currently transmitting a MIDI bulk dump. Currently receiving a MIDI bulk dump. Communication from the connected device has been interrupted. This message is also displayed if the connected device is poweredoff. This is not a malfunction. An excessive amount of MIDI data was received in a short time from an external MIDI device connected to the MIDI IN connector, and the VE-500 was unable to process it. The USB cable is connected.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY WARNING CAUTION Concerning the Auto Off function Keep small items out of the reach of children The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto Off function). If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically, disengage the Auto Off function (p. 17).