TC-Helicon VoiceLive 3 Extreme

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TC-Helicon VoiceLive 3 Extreme

TC-Helicon

VoiceLive 3 Extreme

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Product Info

Article Number: 361794
Model: VoiceLive 3 Extreme
Category: Vocalists
Price: $547.80

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The VoiceLive 3 Extreme is a powerhouse for singer-songwriters and performers needing layered vocals and guitar effects. It’s a comprehensive solution that allows for serious vocal manipulation and loop creation, though it demands a bit of a learning curve to truly unlock its potential. If you're a gigging musician wanting a complete vocal processing solution, this is a strong contender.

Product Description

  • TC-Helicon VoiceLive 3 Extreme
  • Vocal Harmony and Effects Pedal
  • Loop function with three separate phrases
  • Vocoder with voice-controlled polyphonic synthesizer and robotic modifications
  • 50 Loop storage locations where three loops each with up to eight minutes can be saved
  • Extensive effects section with Doubling
  • Harmony
  • Echo
  • Reverb
  • HardTune
  • Flanger
  • Chopper and Choir effects
  • Guitar effects such as Flashback Delay
  • Hall of Fame Reverb
  • Corona Chorus
  • Talkbox
  • Chopper
  • Bass
  • Wah and Drive
  • Harmony control via guitar
  • midi or MP3
  • LCD Display
  • Playback import with effects automation
  • Stereo recording in 24-bit onto a USB memory stick (memory stick is not included)
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 350 x 76 x 216 mm
  • Weight: 2.3 kg
  • Incl. External power supply (12V DC
  • USB cable and TC-Helicon guitar/headphone cable

*Connectors:*

  • Combined mic/line input XLR/jack combo
  • Guitar-in and guitar-thru: 6.3 mm jack
  • AUX Input 3.5 mm mini-jack stereo
  • Monitor in/thru: XLR
  • Stereo headphone output: 3.5 mm mini jack
  • Voice out XLR L/R (mono/dry)
  • 2 Guitar outputs: 6.3 mm jack (L/R)
  • Pedal input for a foot switch and expression pedal
  • MIDI I/O
  • USB connector
  • Matching bag: Art. #486899# (not included)
PROS
  • • Impressive vocal harmony engine with excellent guitar sync.
  • • Robust loop functionality for creating complex vocal layers.
  • • Versatile effects suite covers a wide range of vocal and guitar tones.
  • • Intuitive LCD display simplifies navigation and parameter adjustments.
CONS
  • • Size and weight make it less ideal for smaller pedalboards or travel.
  • • Vocoder functionality, while creative, can be complex to master.
  • • Menu diving can become tedious for quick adjustments during live performance.

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Key Features

Type Vocal Harmony and Effects Pedal
Effects Doubling, Harmony, Echo, Reverb, HardTune, Flanger, Chopper, Choir, Guitar Effects (Flashback Delay, Hall of Fame Reverb, Corona Chorus, Talkbox, Chopper, Bass, Wah, Drive)
Harmonizer Guitar, MIDI, MP3 input for harmony control
Connections Stereo inputs/outputs, USB for recording and firmware updates, MIDI in/out/thru, expression pedal input
Power External 12V DC power supply (1A)
Weight 2.3 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The guitar sync is generally very reliable and tight, especially with standard tunings; however, complex or alternate tunings might require manual adjustments for accurate harmony placement.
Yes, it's easily integrated into a DAW via USB for recording and playback; the internal processing offers near-zero latency for live monitoring.
The 50 loop locations, with up to 8 minutes per loop, offer substantial storage for building detailed song arrangements; it's not just limited to short phrases.

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