Boss VE-8 Acoustic Singer
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The VE-8 Acoustic Singer is a clever little box for singer-songwriters who want instant vocal enhancement and harmonies. It's remarkably easy to dial in usable sounds, and the looper is a nice bonus for solo performers. Ideal for acoustic gigs or adding polish to home recordings.
Product Description
- Boss VE-8 Acoustic Singer
- Compact Preamp
- With a built-in effects processor for vocalists with acoustic guitars
- Diverse vocal and guitar effects
- Harmonies with up to 4 voices controlled by the guitar signal or manual key settings
- Looper function with 80 seconds of recording time and the ability to loop guitar and vocals independently
- 50 Favourite settings
- Guitar input
- Mic input (with switchable phantom power and mic sens. control)
- AUX input
- Line output
- XLR output with ground lift
- USB connection
- Footswitch connector
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 217 x 65 x 161 mm
- Weight: 1.3 kg
- Power supply via supplied power supply or six AA batteries
PROS
- • Excellent vocal clarity with Boss’s renowned processing
- • Intuitive harmonies sound surprisingly natural and usable
- • Compact design makes it stage-ready and easy to transport
- • Looper offers a solid foundation for practice and performance
CONS
- • Limited effects compared to dedicated multi-effects units
- • Guitar input lacks tonal shaping beyond preamp functionality
- • Build quality feels plasticky for the price point
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Acoustic Vocal Preamp & Effects Processor
Effects
Reverb, Chorus, Delay, EQ, Compression, Harmonizer, Auto-Pitch Correction
Harmonizer
Up to 4 voices, key-follow or manual
Connections
Guitar Input, Mic Input (XLR/TRS, +48V Phantom Power), Aux In, Line Out, XLR Out (Ground Lift), USB
Power
Supplied Power Supply or 6 AA Batteries
Weight
1.3 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The tracking is decent, but rapid changes in strumming patterns can occasionally cause the harmonies to drift slightly.
Yes, the XLR output provides a clean signal for routing to an interface, but you'll lose the built-in effects in that setup.
It's best suited for simpler loops; 80 seconds isn't a huge amount, and layering multiple instrument parts can get muddy quickly.
