Ha ha ha. Thanks mate! I appreciate that!

No worries mate! Go get one! Make music! Let us know how you go!

Thanks mate! I appreciate that! The funny thing is … I use the harmoniser HEAPS more on a Sunday gig… after I’ve destroyed my voice on Friday and Saturday! Ha ha ha. It’s awesome to know someone else does that too!!!

Ha ha ha! Thanks mate…

My pleasure man! I’m glad you enjoyed it! Get out there and get singing!

Ha ha ha thanks mate!

Good job! Make a video and let me know how you go!!!

Good tip! That sounds like a good way to roll! I had all the settings pretty high… for demo purposes!

My pleasure mate! Glad it was useful!!

You’re absolutely spot on mate. 99% of the time… simple is better

Glad it was helpful mate! You’re gonna love it!! Hours and hours of fun!!

Thanks mate! I appreciate your comment!

Thanks mate! It’s really very VERY clever technology!!

Ha ha Ha! Thanks mate, I appreciate that!

Thanks mate! You’re a bloody beauty!

Thanks mate! Hope you found it useful!

Yes! And film it! So we can see it!!!

Thanks mate! I hope it was helpful!!

I have the harmonies cranked up so you can hear them... at gigs I have them turned down more... and they sound a lot more natural... buried in the mix a bit....

Knowing how to work the mic has nothing to do with hiss and compression. The FOH mixer probably uses compression and deessing

100% agreed. I have a mixer with effects built in. I just need a very dry signal coming out of the harmonizer. The built in effects are features I'll never use, but would pay for.

No worries mate!

Hi mate! Yes! A synth would be more stable for pitch! But is it really funny when the guitar goes out of tune and the harmonies go out of tune with it! Ha ha ha.

Thanks mate!!

Thanks mate!!

Hi there! Yes! It works with keyboard as well! Get one! You’ll love it!

@@thepedalpicassos Thanks, 😊

Thanks for the tips Sterling!

When using it in a live setting, why wouldn't you want to split the vocal outputs and run them dry (without any effects) and run the effects from the mixer to the mains? I can't figure out why someone would want to use the onboard vocal effects in a pedal rather than the built in effects from the mixer (or external processor, whichever). Of course, a solo singer/guitar player could completely bypass using a mixer if they used this pedal through a sound tower or something. I think I just talked (typed) my way through the question..lol.

Tc Helicon pedals do not take batteries

Hi!!! Great questions!!! The harmoniser follows exactly what you play… if you set the harmony to be a third above, and you are playing in the key of C major, it will automatically put the E in for you as the harmony note, if you are playing in C minor it will automatically put in an E flat for you, if you play a major seven chord, it will put in the major seven note… if you’re playing a minor 7 chord , it will put in a minor 7 note. Sometimes you need to adjust the cords you are playing to get the desired harmony! Hope that helps!!

The manual indicates the current draw as 670mA, which is pretty high. I recommend checking the specifications of the power supply to see if it is capable of passing 670mA to the pedal. See the user manual for the Harmony Singer 2. See section 3 ‘Power’ for the current draw. Also, as a double check, 6 Watts at 9V does calculate out to roughly 670 mA. Unfortunately, the bottom of the pedal is marked "300mA", but it certainly won't work even with a 500mA power supply.

Yeah! It’s a beauty! It’s a Maton 808 performer! Made right here in Australia!

Yep - we're based in Traralgon! Good chance we know your cousin!!!

@@thepedalpicassos Her name is Marg Forbes, she's in the retirement village there!

Yeah! It’s pretty awesome! We live in the future! Ha ha ha.

@@thepedalpicassos lol!

Yes! It’s a huge upgrade! You can save different presets, and the play acoustic has effects for your guitar as well!

Sounds like you’ve got it in momentary mode, to swap it over to latching mode, hold down the tone button when you power of the unit on, and that should fix the problem! Just repeat this process, if you want to go back to momentary mode,

Wondering if you ever got an answer to this. I want to use it without any instrument too just for a one part harmony

​@@NickfromHighTide Hi, after a lot of research I saw that the best option for my case (and my pocket) was the Harmonist VE-2 from Boss. I only use 1 voice (besides my own) and it sounds natural, it's not artificial, I also don't make the volume louder than the voice I'm doing. I'm a drummer and I'm the only one doing backing vocals in my band. There are parts in our show that even the keyboards or guitars stop playing, and that's why playing with the pedal plugged in these instruments to work in the right tones wouldn't help me because the pedal would lose reference. So I use the manual option where I change the tones myself and which voice opening I'm going to use... a 5th or 3rd above or below generally, for each song in the repertoire. It's a bit complicated because as a drummer I need to do it very quickly so that we don't have too much delay between one song and another, you need to be willing to do this work. In my repertoire I have written down all the tones and voicings that I will harmonize, when there are amended songs it is more complicated to organize in some cases I choose the most important song to have a backing vocal and give up another one, because sometimes it is difficult to change the tone while I'm playing, in some cases when the drums are quieter I can even do it. If you can't use a pedal-plugged instrument either, play an instrument and do backing vocals and you'll have a well-rehearsed show where things are well-organized with the band and you can have a good time for pre-show soundchecks, this Harmonist VE-2 pedal can do just that. But if you don't want too much in your head and play more freely or if your band likes to change things in the show very often then I think you won't like it or at least it will be one more thing to complicate your life lol Hope this helps.

Hi! Which other pedal do you consider better than this one? I think the TC Helicon sounds not so artificial than the other pedals I’ve tested.

@@rafabern31 Well it depends on what it is you are trying to achieve and why. Do you play pretty big venues? Do you have the same soundman all the time? I know it's not the same effect, but have you tried a slapback delay and see how it works with your voice? Do you use the pedal because you really love the tone, or is it a way to make your voice sound "larger"? If it's for the second reason and you often find yourself playing relatively small/mid size gigs (Nothing wrong with that, I haven't played a gig in way too long and would give quite a lot to play a couple of gigs in front of any potentially interested audience.) I'd consider buying a compressor.....In fact, I think that, regardless the TC Helicon, having a compressor is a good idea as long as you there is the possibility that the venue you'll be playing it does not have one. It really depends on your situation and the kind of gigs you play and the reason why you want to use it. Oh and finally, it's going to sound obvious, but if it's about recording tracks in a studio, just record real overdubs. All of that being said, it's always a matter of personal preferences. Maybe you found a way to make it sound perfect for your voice or for the type of music that you do. Looking forward to reading your answer. Best of luck with you project!

@@Lanwarder Thank you!!

You have to have the harmoniser first in your signal chain! If the harmoniser gets a really clean signal, it is much more accurate! If you put in overdrive signal into it or distortion or chorus or something it doesn’t work properly! I hope that helps!

Yes mate. It works with backing tracks too!

I’m just using the preamps in the Behringer X32 rack mixer… I’m pretty sure they’re not super high-quality but they still seem pretty good to me! In a live situation I certainly do use the tone button, it really helps the vocals cut through the mix

Hi mate! Thanks! This harmoniser needs a chord to give you the correct harmony… the Boss VE-500 let’s you set a specific key… so does the digitech voice live series and the TC GT harmony! Hope that helps!!

@@thepedalpicassos Nice one man, thanks so much for your quick answer! That really helps... will check those out! I think i'd prefer to keep the vocal rig separate from my guitar rig so ideally would be looking for a harmonizer that can fix the keys so I don't have to run my guitar through it... Loving your channel btw, amazing work you've done there! Thanks so much! :)

Damn man! I’ve killed the switches on 5 of the “voice live acoustic “ pedals... I switched to the Boss VE-500. Mainly because I can save presets and it tracks really well, but most importantly, when the switch dies it has the ability to use an external foot switch to turn it on and off!

Hi mate! The harmoniser needs a guitar or a keyboard or a backing track plugged in to it! It doesn’t work by itself!

I get it. But do u have to play the guitar, keyboard or whatever instrument at the same time to activate the vocal sounds or as long as it's connected to one of those. Sorry for the question champ I really like to know the accuracy of what to do coz I don't have a background knowledge of these kinda issues. So greatly appreciate ur feedback sir🙏💯🙌

I was really worried about it! But I tried a split signal… and a direct signal… and there wasn’t any difference!

@@thepedalpicassos Super! This was my question also! I feel like the Voicelive 2 effects the sound of the guitar coming out of the amp (even thought it's not supposed to). By the way, super fun and awesome review! Well done and Thank you!

No issues with the guitar sound through mine, still pure!

As long as it’s got chords going into it, it should be fine! I don’t think it has the capacity to detect any midi information

Yep! For this video! Lately i’ve swapped to the hotone ampero mini… I’m worried about beer getting spilt on the HX stomp

…at gigs…

Hi mate… I play some finger picking songs too… it’s working fine for me!!

Hi mate! It can really go anywhere in your signal chain if you have to, but for the harmonies to work correctly it really needs to be the very first thing in your signal train so if it’s the cleanest possible signal from the guitar! I hope that helps!

@@thepedalpicassos thank you so much 🤝

Hi B Frank! It needs an input to harmonise with. Play a major or minor chord and it will harmonise the vocal input with the instrument reference.

Yeah! It sure can… but the harmonies won’t work!!

Yeah! I’d make sure it’s first in the chain though!!

@@thepedalpicassos thank you, would that be the same for the mic mechanic too?

Hi mate! There is no way to do that! You will need an audio interface like this.... www.storedj.com.au/presonus-audiobox-ione-usb-and-ipad-audio-interface-w-studio-one-artist-daw-and-studio-magic

@@thepedalpicassos ok thanks for the advice..great thanks again

yes mate! Thats exactly how I use it!

Hi mate! Guitar is this one… www.acousticcentre.com.au/products/ebg808cl-performer?currency=AUD&variant=637736933&Google%20Shopping&gclid=CjwKCAjwkaSaBhA4EiwALBgQaM49f8sP6G2DkN6e41kdiG6JuXmWN7lQc1hH3fUq17iQlMQ8wNf_AhoC5jsQAvD_BwE And these Aussie made stomps are AWESOME… www.acousticcentre.com.au/products/bf-lm?variant=637736005&currency=AUD&gclid=CjwKCAjwkaSaBhA4EiwALBgQaLRnzD1vDvuEiRgf69NwmY_QkW2VUNxEITjjAP8VmbsGMFTSonEcHhoCl1EQAvD_BwE

Yeah! I agree… but the harmoniser is never late… never makes a mistake… you don’t have to pay it… it knows all the same songs as me… and never gets drunk and starts a fight! Ha ha ha ha.

@@thepedalpicassos hahahahahahahahah oh man so true!

That's the whole point now isn't it. Your logic says music is better if you surround yourself with great musicians . Wake up. Or I suspect that you don't really play out for a living.

@Craig Eubank been playing live for 20yrs, my point is that as great as technology is, there is no substitute for real musicians that add their own creativity to the vocals, most people I play with are like me self taught and even though we don't always hit the notes it's a joy to be together playing live, don't need technology to auto correct pitch it just sounds fake.

​@@cometochristtodaytell me you don't evolve and experiment as a musician without telling me you don't.... lmfao

Hi mate! I got it custom made at a place called “American Loopers” From memory it was actually pretty cheap, and I think They’ve made it available on their website now!

@@thepedalpicassos Fantastic. Thanks for replying so quickly. Really appreciate all your reviews, particularly those for vocal effects.

@@thepedalpicassos what exactly does the junction box do?

Yes! You have to have something playing at least chords through it… otherwise It doesn’t know what key to put the harmonies in

@@thepedalpicassos ok thanks 😔

First! It needs the cleanest possible guitar tone!!

It only works if you play chords… it needs to hear the root note and the 3rd note of the chord so it knows if it’s a major or minor. If you’re playing single notes on a bass… it won’t have enough information to generate the correct harmony! If you are the bass player and the singer in a band, you can just run a line from your guitar player or keyboard player into it so it has a musical reference! Hope that helps!!

Bugger! There is a momentary mode for the switch… make sure it’s not in momentary mode

@thepedalpicassos no, it's stuck, broken, it won't engage "click into on position " It will work if I keep it pressed down but that wouldn't be convenient playing out. I have a show on Saturday but can get by without it. It's better on a couple of songs here and there.

@GaryMeadowsMusic: "Question: When I tap on the foot switch the light does not stay on any more, it will only work when I hold the switch down with my foot. Answer: This is a feature on the device that we call Alternate Momentary Footswitch Action. To enable or disable this, power up the unit while holding the TONE button until the Harmony LED flashes twice. The unit will remain in this alternate mode during subsequent power-ups until the procedure is repeated." (TC-Helicon)

@@kiskadar69 thanks

Yeah! It’s a preamp problem... if you’re a loud singer like me it distorts... I just back off the mic a little and it stops... took me ages to figure out what was happening!!!! What battery do you use? I need to run mine for beach wedding ceremonies and little gigs like that...

@@thepedalpicassos It hasn’t arrived yet, be here Monday. But I believe it said it takes 4 AA’s. I use rechargeable Eneloop Pro batteries with the Roland Cube Street Ex, they are great batteries!

@@thepedalpicassos they still haven’t fixed the distortion issues?

Thanks mate!

This pedal doesn’t have any ability to save presets! Sorry mate!

@@thepedalpicassos Thank you for replying and... Rock and Roll

Not this unit… this one needs a reference signal! The Boss VE-500 let’s you set a specific key and have no reference signal! I hope that helps!!

Nope! Not this harmoniser! This one needs a chord as a reference!

Yes! You sure can. And a keyboard too if you like!

Hi mate! Great question! If you have an amplifier with only one input, he will need some sort of mixer!

@@thepedalpicassos thank you.

Nope... sorry mate!

No mate! There is no auto tune in this pedal!

Yes!!! Yes they are!!

It’ll work with a keyboard too!

Yes! And finger picking chords… Which is almost the same thing is playing arpeggios!!!

Great question! Yes and no. It won’t work with single notes… but it will work if you are playing chords on your bass

The main difference is the algorithm on the inside that generates the harmonies... the version 2 is much more Accurate!

Good question! They are pretty much the same, if you can stretch the budget a little bit try to get the boss VE-500…

@@thepedalpicassos Thank you very much for the reply. Living here in Brazil is very difficult to buy the Boss VE500. It's not worth paying around $900 on it. As I do small events, I thought of something good and cheap. I really liked the option of TC Helicon Voicetone H1. Do you know it?

Yep! Sure will… it works with a guitar, keyboard and even backing tracks!

Hi mate! It has a guitar in and a guitar through! Make sure it’s first in your signal chain… it needs a nice clean guitar signal!

@@thepedalpicassos Thank you, I'm new to pedals!