
Roland Boss VO-1 Vocoder Pedal

The Boss VO-1 Vocoder Pedal transforms your guitar into a speech-modulated synth, delivering classic vocoder, talk-box, and futuristic vocal effects for unique and expressive performances.

Product Description
The Boss VO-1 Vocoder Pedal is an innovative effects unit that blends guitar playing with vocal articulation, creating classic vocoder sounds, robotic voices, and expressive synth-like tones.
With dedicated mic and guitar inputs, the VO-1 lets players modulate their guitar sound using their voice, producing everything from talk-box effects to futuristic synth tones. The Advanced Mode delivers high-definition vocoder effects, while Vintage Mode recreates classic analog vocoder sounds. Ideal for guitarists, bassists, and electronic musicians, the VO-1 opens endless creative possibilities for live and studio performances.
- Innovative, easy-to-use vocoder pedal powered by BOSS’ famous guitar synth technology
- Use your voice to dramatically extend the expressive range of your instrument in countless ways
- Vintage mode for classic electronic synth-voice sounds and Advanced mode for all-new vocoder tones with enhanced clarity
- Talk Box mode enables “talking lead guitar” tones without the hassles of a traditional talk box setup
- Choir mode for achieving rich vocal sounds with no mic connected
- Effect loop for sound enhancement and easy integration with existing pedals
- Works with guitar, bass, or any instrument with a 1/4-inch output
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Product Specifications
Features | |
Modes | 4 modes |
Modes | ADVANCED |
Modes | VINTAGE |
Modes | TALK BOX |
Modes | CHOIR |
Nominal Input Level | NPUT, RETURN: -20 dBu |
Nominal Input Level | MIC: -40 dBu (MIC SENS: LOW) |
Input Impedance | INPUT, RETURN: 1 M ohm |
Input Impedance | MIC: 4 k ohms |
Nominal Output Level | OUTPUT, SEND: -20 dBu |
Output Impedance | OUTPUT, SEND: 1 k ohm |
Recommended Load Impedance | 10 k ohms or greater |
Bypass | Buffered bypass |
Controls | Pedal switch |
Controls | MIC SENS switch |
Controls | MODE knob |
Controls | COLOR knob |
Controls | TONE knob |
Controls | BLEND knob |
Controls | LEVEL knob |
Indicator | CHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator) |
Connectors | INPUT jack |
Connectors | MIC jack (XLR type) |
Connectors | RETURN jack |
Connectors | OUTPUT jack |
Connectors | SEND jack |
Connectors | DC IN jack |
Power Supply | Alkaline battery (9V, 6LR61) |
Power Supply | AC adaptor (sold separately) |
Current Draw | 70 mA |
Expected battery life under continuous use | Alkaline: Approx. 4 hours |
Accessories | Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTE," and "Information") |
Accessories | Alkaline battery (9V, 6LR61) |
Options (sold separately)AC adaptor: | PSA series |