TC-Helicon VoiceLive Play 3-Button Vocal Effects Pedal with Looper

TC-Helicon VoiceLive Play Vocal Effects Pedal with Looper

The TC-Helicon VoiceLive Play Vocal Effects Pedal is a three-button vocal processor designed for singers who need harmonies, pitch correction, and looping in one compact unit. It combines reverb, delay, doubling, HardTune, and Adaptive Tone processing with built-in RoomSense microphones that detect musical key information from nearby instruments to guide vocal harmonies during live performances.

Designed for performing vocalists, solo entertainers, worship leaders, and recording musicians, VoiceLive Play delivers extensive vocal processing without requiring complicated programming or additional rack equipment. More than 200 factory presets provide starting points for different musical styles, while adjustable effects allow performers to create and save personalized vocal sounds. The integrated VLOOP looper supports layered vocal arrangements with unlimited overdubs, making it useful for solo performances, creative songwriting, and soundchecks. Dedicated HIT functionality lets singers introduce additional harmonies or effects during choruses, transitions, and other important moments. Whether performing at a live venue, practicing at home, or building vocal arrangements, VoiceLive Play provides hands-free access to essential vocal processing tools.

The processor integrates with professional audio systems through a balanced XLR microphone input and two balanced XLR outputs for connection to PA mixers, audio interfaces, and recording equipment. A stereo auxiliary input accommodates external music sources, while USB connectivity supports audio streaming, preset management, and firmware updates. The built-in LCD provides visual navigation through effects and performance settings. Its die-cast housing, three footswitches, and included power adapter make VoiceLive Play suitable for portable vocal performance setups. Compatibility with optional TC-Helicon Mic Control microphones and Switch-3 footswitches provides additional control options for performers.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Vocal Effects Processing: Includes harmony generation, vocal doubling, reverb, delay, HardTune pitch correction, transducer effects, and modulation processing to expand vocal performance possibilities.
• Over 200 Factory Presets: Accesses a collection of ready-to-use vocal effects organized by musical style, allowing performers to find suitable settings quickly and customize their sound.
• Automatic RoomSense Harmony Detection: Uses two integrated microphones to analyze surrounding musical instruments and identify key information for intelligent harmony generation and pitch processing.
• VLOOP Vocal Looper: Records and repeats vocal phrases with unlimited overdubbing, allowing performers to create layered arrangements, harmonies, and rhythmic vocal patterns.
• Adaptive Tone Processing: Automatically manages vocal equalization, compression, de-essing, and gating to help maintain consistent vocal tone and dynamic control.
• Three-Button Footswitch Control: Provides convenient access to preset selection, looping, and the HIT function, allowing singers to activate additional effects without interrupting their performance.
• Built-In Vocal Practice Tools: Offers real-time pitch feedback, vocal range information, accuracy statistics, and vocal cancellation functionality for practicing with recorded music.
• Professional Audio Connectivity: Features balanced XLR audio connections, stereo auxiliary input, headphone output, Mini-USB interface, and optional external footswitch connectivity for live sound and recording applications.

Professional Vocal Processing and Harmony Control

Intelligent Harmony Generation

VoiceLive Play generates additional vocal parts using its harmony processing engine. Its RoomSense microphones listen to nearby instruments to help determine the musical key and scale. Performers can also use connected audio sources or manually configure key settings. With 28 harmony styles available, singers can build backing vocal arrangements that complement their lead performance.

Vocal Doubling and Pitch Correction

The vocal doubling processor creates additional vocal layers to add thickness and dimension to a performance. Ten doubling styles provide different combinations of voice layering and timing. HardTune offers seven processing styles for creative pitch effects, while pitch correction helps adjust vocal intonation according to the selected musical settings.

Adaptive Tone and Dynamic Processing

The Adaptive Tone engine combines equalization, compression, and de-essing to help manage vocal frequency balance and dynamics. Its adjustable gate can help reduce unwanted microphone bleed between vocal phrases. These processing tools are particularly useful when switching between different songs, performance environments, and vocal dynamics.

Integrated Vocal Looping

The VLOOP performance looper enables singers to capture vocal phrases and build arrangements through repeated overdubbing. Performers can layer harmonies, rhythmic passages, and background vocals while maintaining control from the footswitches. The looping function also provides a convenient way to evaluate sound system levels during soundchecks.

HIT Function and Performance Control

The dedicated HIT function activates additional effects assigned to a preset. Singers can introduce harmonies during a chorus, add delay to a particular phrase, or engage multiple effects at a specific moment. The HIT/TALK function also provides a convenient way to temporarily bypass effects when addressing an audience.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: TC-Helicon
• Product Model: VoiceLive Play
• Manufacturer Part Number: 0726-AAZ86-US1
• Manufacturer Product Family: 0726-AAZ
• Product Type: Vocal Effects Processor and Looper Pedal
• Configuration: 3-Button Floor Stompbox
• Audio Processing: Digital Vocal Effects Processing
• Factory Presets: Over 200
• Preset Organization: Genre, Style, and Favorites
• Vocal Effects: Modulation, Delay, Reverb, Harmony, Double, HardTune, Transducer, Adaptive Tone, and Pitch Correction
• Harmony Styles: 28
• Doubling Styles: 10
• HardTune Styles: 7
• Adaptive Tone Functions: Equalization, Compression, De-Essing, and Gating
• Harmony Key Detection: RoomSense Microphones, Auxiliary Audio Input, and Manual Key Selection
• RoomSense Microphones: 2 Built-In Microphones
• Looping Function: Integrated VLOOP Vocal Looper
• Looper Overdubbing: Unlimited Overdubs
• Performance Controls: Preset Up, Preset Down, and HIT/TALK Footswitch Functions
• Additional Controls: Genre, Setup, Effects, Favorite, Practice, Mix, Back, Store, and Rotary Navigation Controls
• Display Type: Graphic LCD
• Touchscreen: No
• Microphone Input: 1 x 3-Pin XLR
• Microphone Phantom Power: +48V, Selectable
• Auxiliary Input: 1 x 1/8" Stereo TRS
• Main Audio Outputs: 2 x 3-Pin XLR, Balanced
• Headphone Output: 1 x 1/8" Stereo TRS
• External Footswitch Input: 1 x 1/4" TRS
• USB Interface: 1 x Mini-USB Type-B
• USB Functions: Audio Input/Output, Preset Management, and Firmware Updates
• Computer Compatibility: Mac and Windows Computers with Compatible USB Connectivity
• Optional Microphone Control: Compatible TC-Helicon Mic Control Microphones
• Optional Footswitch Compatibility: TC-Helicon Switch-3
• Power Source: External AC Power Adapter
• AC Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC
• AC Input Frequency: 50/60 Hz
• DC Power Requirement: 12 VDC, 400 mA
• Operating Current: 0.4 A
• Power Consumption: Under 14 W
• Construction: Die-Cast Metal Housing with Acrylic and Rubber Components
• Color: Blue
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 6.1" x 7.9" x 1.8"
• Width: 7.9"
• Depth: 6.1"
• Height: 1.8"
• Weight: 2.1 lb
• UPC: 653341341433

What's in the Box

• TC-Helicon VoiceLive Play Vocal Effects and Looper Pedal
• Power Supply
• USB Cable