I got the VL2 last year but did not bring it out until I started taking some of the lead vocals for my worship band. I got to say that this thing is sweet right outta the box. Any users out there got some VL2 love or hate to share?
I'm not lead vocalist in my band.. but do sing a few. Mostly backing vox.
I have the smaller (cheaper) Harmony "G". Bought it to add depth to the backing vocals. Sounds great - when singing lead and it adds harmonies based on guitar pitch. However, when singing the harmony line, it does not work well (out of the box) for adding additional harmonies. It can be tweaked to work, but then it becomes very SPECIFIC to a song. Not generic settings anymore.
For the "solo" acoustic act - PRICELESS!!
For the backup singer wanting to add 2nd and 3rd part harmonies... not so good.
Considering stepping up to the VL2, but I believe it has same issue/challenges for backing vox.
I'm not lead vocalist in my band.. but do sing a few. Mostly backing vox.
I have the smaller (cheaper) Harmony "G". Bought it to add depth to the backing vocals. Sounds great - when singing lead and it adds harmonies based on guitar pitch. However, when singing the harmony line, it does not work well (out of the box) for adding additional harmonies. It can be tweaked to work, but then it becomes very SPECIFIC to a song. Not generic settings anymore.
For the "solo" acoustic act - PRICELESS!!
For the backup singer wanting to add 2nd and 3rd part harmonies... not so good.
Considering stepping up to the VL2, but I believe it has same issue/challenges for backing vox.
Just used it last night. I like not having to set the keys as it auto detects with my guitar plugged into it. I ran it thru and into the axe-fx. I used a stock preset called "3rd up " and "pop duo". Along with my back up singers. it sounded superb. I also used it to show my wife/bkup singer what part to sing, so a great teaching tool also.
My problem is having to turn it on and off. I will be using it for backup today.
i also have the G-Harmony. its SURPRISINGLY good, if used VERY judiciously.
if you have 3 good singers in your band this is the sprinkles on top!
If nothing else its not bad to have your own mic pre nearby with a comp and little verb
I have mine setup to bypass harmonies and efx with the lower right footswitch.
- Richard
I have the Harmony-G XT, and it works like a charm, I love it. There are some impressive Voicelive 2 videos on youtube... I'd buy it but then I wouldn't be able to afford the MFC...
Yep with a dodgy sound person, having your vocal ready to go is nice. Also I use half of the stereo out for a stage split for "more me" monitor mixing.
- Richard