10
Sounds and Effects
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 ch aracteristic, 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.
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).

What is a “sound”?

Sound number Sound type Explanation
01–30
Preset sounds
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 User sounds These settings can be edited and saved.

What is an “effect”?

Effects Explanation
DYNAMICS Makes the volum e more con sistent.
PITCH CORRECT 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 cha racter or ap plies speci al effects .
DOUBLE/HARMONY
Produces a double-tracked effect or harmony effect. You can layer up to two parts (Part 1 and Part 2).
DELAY Produces an echo- like effec t.
REVERB Produces the spacious reverberation that is typical of a performance in a room or hall.
What is double-tracking?
This is a popular rec ording studi o technique i n which a vo calist record s a melody, then over-
dubs a second performance of the same melody along with the first recording. When the two
performances are pl ayed back t ogether, it g ives the eff ect of a th ick and rich single voi ce.
• 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). D uring 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 onc e it has
been lost. BOSS/Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data .
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