BOSS VE-8 Acoustic Singer Vocal and Guitar Effects Processor

The BOSS VE-8 Acoustic Singer is the complete performance solution for singing guitarists, combining studio-quality voice and guitar processing with impressive real-time harmonies and built-in looping in one compact, go-everywhere package. Whether you're performing at an intimate venue or a full-scale gig, the VE-8 delivers professional acoustic tone, polished vocals, and expressive live performance tools that help you stand out and shine every time you take the stage.

The VE-8's guitar processing section features BOSS's proprietary Acoustic Resonance technology, which restores the natural warmth and body that piezo pickups often lack—transforming the thin, brittle sound of direct acoustic pickup into rich, studio-quality acoustic tone. Reverb, chorus, octave, and mod delay effects add depth and dimension to your playing, while a built-in phase invert switch and notch filter provide practical feedback management tools. The vocal processing section delivers four ambience types, chromatic pitch correction, vocal doubling, harmony generation, and a range of creative effects including hard-tune, distortion, and radio voice.

The VE-8's real-time harmony engine generates harmonies based on guitar chord input or manual key/scale settings, letting you perform rich multi-voice vocal arrangements with a single microphone. An 80-second looper with independent guitar and vocal recording tracks rounds out the feature set, and 50 memory locations store complete voice-and-guitar configurations. Three built-in footswitches and an optional expansion footswitch provide hands-free control over the entire system. USB connectivity supports direct computer recording for home studio use.

Key Features

• Acoustic Resonance Technology: Restores natural acoustic body and warmth to piezo pickup tone
• Real-Time Harmony Generation: Produces vocal harmonies based on live guitar chord input or manual key/scale settings
• 80-Second Looper: Independent guitar and vocal recording tracks with 50 memory locations
• Comprehensive Guitar Effects: Reverb, chorus, octave, mod delay, plus phase invert and notch filter for feedback management
• Full Vocal Processing Suite: Four ambience types, pitch correction, doubling, hard-tune, distortion, and radio voice effects
• Three Built-In Footswitches: Hands-free control with optional footswitch expansion capability
• USB Recording Interface: Direct computer recording capability for home studio use
• Built-In Tuner: Convenient on-board chromatic tuner for quick stage tuning

Technical Specifications

• Nominal Input Level (MIC IN): -40 dBu (MIC SENS = Center)
• Nominal Input Level (GUITAR IN): -10 dBu
• Nominal Input Level (AUX IN): -20 dBu
• Input Impedance (MIC IN): 4 k ohms
• Input Impedance (GUITAR IN): 20 M ohms
• Input Impedance (AUX IN): 18 k ohms
• Nominal Output Level (LINE OUT L/MONO, R): -10 dBu
• Nominal Output Level (XLR OUT L, R): -10 dBu (Vocal&Guitar, Guitar); -40 dBu (Vocal)
• Output Impedance (LINE OUT): 1 k ohm
• Output Impedance (XLR OUT): 600 ohms
• Output Impedance (PHONES): 44 ohms
• Mode: Manual and Memory (Memory change/stomp)
• Memory Locations: 50
• Phrase Loop: 80 seconds
• Display: 7-segment, 2-digit LED
• Connectors: XLR mic input (balanced, 48V phantom power), 1/4-inch guitar input, stereo mini AUX input, XLR outputs (L, R), 1/4-inch line outputs (L/MONO, R), stereo headphone jack, USB Type B, DC IN jack
• Power Supply: AC adaptor or six AA alkaline batteries
• Current Draw: 360 mA
• Battery Life: Approx. 4.5 hours (phantom OFF); Approx. 2.5 hours (phantom ON)
• Width: 217 mm (8-9/16 inches)
• Depth: 161 mm (6-3/8 inches)
• Height: 65 mm (2-9/16 inches)
• Weight: 1.3 kg (2 lbs 14 oz, including battery)