Boss VE-22 Vocal Performer

Empower Your Vocals
Take charge of your vocal sound with the VE-22, a portable multi-effects toolbox specially designed for singers. Perform with a diverse library of high-quality BOSS processing, from basic studio enhancement to dramatic voice-changing effects. Expand your range with real-time harmonies. And get creative with the free-flowing interface and versatile features for practice, recording, and online streaming. With the VE-22 in your chain, you’re primed and ready to deliver memorable, high-impact vocal performances everywhere you sing.

Standard Features

• Advanced multi-effects processor with a versatile range of sound processing tools for vocalists
  
• Enhance your sound with essential effects like compressor, EQ, delay, echo, reverb, and more
  
• Create processed sounds with lo-fi, distortion, radio, ring mod, and other specialty effects
  
• Automatic pitch correction for soft fine-tuning or aggressive electronic tones
  
• Harmony and doubling functions for creating impressive ensemble vocal sounds
  
• Dial in great sounds quickly with the intuitive interface
  
• High-visibility color LCD and multi-function knobs for fast parameter access
  
• 50 ready-to-go pro presets and 99 memories for storing your own setups
  
• XLR mic input with phantom power and mic sensitivity control
  
• Two XLR outputs that can be configured for stereo, dual mono, or wet/dry mix + dry operation
  
• USB-C® for recording and audio playback via a computer or mobile device*
  
• Aux input for singing along with favorite songs and backing tracks
  
• Onboard looper for practice, performance, and developing ideas
  
• Three customizable switches with large surfaces designed for foot or hand operation
  
• Jack for an expression pedal or up to two external footswitches
  
• Powered via four AA batteries or an optional AC adaptor
  
• Optional CB-VE22 bag for carrying the VE-22, a mic, cable, and accessories
  

Specifications

Sample Rate:  48 kHz

AD Conversion:  24 bits + AF method
AF method (Adaptive Focus method) is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (SN) ratio of the AD and DA converters.

DA Conversion:  32 bits

Processing:  32-bit floating point

Effects:  39 types

Memories:  99 (User) + 50 (Preset)

Phrase Loop:  37 sec

Nominal Input Level

INPUT: -40 dBu (Adjustable)
AUX IN: -20 dBu

Maximum Input Level

INPUT: 0 dBu
AUX IN: 0 dBu

Input Impedance

INPUT: 4 k ohms
AUX IN: 27 k ohms

Nominal Output Level

OUTPUT L/MONO, R: -40 dBu
PHONES/LINE OUT: -10 dBu

Output Impedance

OUTPUT L/MONO, R: 600 ohms
PHONES/LINE OUT: 47 ohms

Recommended Load Impedance

OUTPUT L/MONO, R: 600 ohms or greater
PHONES/LINE OUT: 47 ohms or greater

Display: Graphic color LCD 320 x 240 dots

Controls

HARMONY switch
DOWN switch
UP switch
MENU button
EXIT button
PHONES/LINE knob
MEMORY knob
HARMONY knob
EFFECT knob
ECHO knob
MIC SENS knob
PHANTOM switch
POWER switch

Connectors

INPUT connector: XLR type, balanced, phantom power (DC 48 V, 10 mA Max)
OUTPUT L/MONO, R connectors: XLR type
PHONES/LINE OUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type
AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
CTL1,2 / EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
USB COMPUTER port: USB Type-C(R)
DC IN jack

Power Supply:  Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
or
AC adaptor (PSA-S series: sold separately)

Current Draw:  260 mA (with phantom power)
180 mA (without phantom power)

Expected battery life under continuous use

Alkaline battery: Approximately 6 hours (with phantom power)
Alkaline battery: Approximately 9 hours (without phantom power)

* This can vary depending on the specifications of the batteries, capacity of the batteries, and the conditions of use.

Accessories

STARTUP GUIDE
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”

Options (sold separately)

AC adaptor: PSA-S series
Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7
Expression Pedal: EV-30, FV-500L, FV-500H, Roland EV-5
Carrying Bag: CB-VE22

Size and Weight

Width:  218 mm/8-5/8 inches

Depth:  143 mm/5-11/16 inchesHeight64 mm
2-9/16 inches

Weight (including battery):  910 g/2 lb 0.1 0z

* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

*The specifications are subject to change without notice.