blindboygrunt Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 http://www.boss.info/products/ve-8/ Boss version of the acoustic play machine Just thougt some of you , like me , like gadgets. And you get to watch the beautiful Kt tunstall using one. Anyone wants to send me one to review I'd be glad to receive it Cheers folks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Crap this is complicated! I am impressed, but the chances of me mastering that box are about as good as me dating KT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share Posted July 13, 2016 Crap this is complicated! I am impressed, but the chances of me mastering that box are about as good as me dating KT. I find out you're dating Kt tunstall I'll never speak to you again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Didn't that Laura D. do some of the promo clips for my TC Play Acoustic? Jumped ship? Without actually handling the gadget, I can see I already like it better than the TC because all the main functions have knobs instead of scrolling through endless software options like the TC, and the back looks more 'pro'. I wouldn't buy it though, I don't think - main reason being that I don't have the needed pickup in some guitars I play a lot. I bought some soundhole pickups so as to not alter nice or vintage guitars, but they don't work as good through the TC as undersaddles. YMMV. If you could run a mic'd guitar signal easily, well that would be different! BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 the possibilities are intriguing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share Posted July 13, 2016 The harmonies sound great and I agree with the more simple big button approach instead or scrolling Thought it funny that the girl they used had a crappy sounding guitar 😕 It certainly didn't do much for her tone , unless of course that's exactly how she always wanted it to sound Be a fun piece of kit though Am off to watch Kt tunstall again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Just watched a demo. Nice tool ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwalker201 Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Did you place your order BBG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share Posted July 13, 2016 Ha! No kwalker Funds are low Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Looks pretty much identical to play acoustic in terms of features, and similar limitations on the guitar side where there seems to be only reverb and chorus effects which is bit limiting, missing some delay and volume boost for leads. Play acoustic has same weakness and hence I only use for voice enhancement and harmonies. Biggest limitation I see here is that it doesn't have a digital screen where you can adjust the settings, which was key to get optimum tone on the play acoustic. If I can't adjust the levels on the harmony settings then it would be a deal breaker for me off the bat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Yeah, that is too complicated for me. I'm constantly stepping on my own feet while I perform, and I'm always sitting down. God forbid if I had to jitterbug while singing. That gal has more rhythm and talent than I could ever have. I'm doing good with 4/4 AND 3/4 time. But I'd sure like her to play my Gibson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Another day, another dollar! I want it now, changed my mind. I like the knobs that change the main effects! Don't mind Ms Tunstall by the fake? Airstream trailer either... They are going for Australian dollars 450 - 527 here. I got a little letter to say I have a small work bonus coming, so the guitar fund will be flush and no room for a new guitar unless I keep it in the car! Hmmmm.....A fool and his money? What I don't like so much is you have to plug a guitar in for the harmony vocals to work, like the TC. Oh well, I have machinery..... I also wonder if Boss are going to get sued by TC Electronics, maker of the Play Acoustic pedal? BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Relic Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Good idea , but it's like learning another instrument again . Reminds me when I bought a Boss looper last year ,looked easy , no it lasted a day and went back for a refund . What a performance from Kt amazing singer and killer guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 It looks intimidating and it was a bit of a head spin at first with the play acoustic but once you sussed out how it works then it was a matter of using it for what you need, which for me is just a few but important things. The tone enhancer, and about three harmonies that I use, in particular the octave up blend which makes singing so much easier. Don't get your head in a spin with all the knobs or Katie for that matter, a lot more simpler than one thinks. And BK, see how much you can buy it new on Ebay US. I got my play acoustic that way for 250us delivered to Oz in time for Xmas. Much better deal me thinks than the rip off prices Aussies get slugged for all things musical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 It looks intimidating and it was a bit of a head spin at first with the play acoustic but once you sussed out how it works then it was a matter of using it for what you need, which for me is just a few but important things. The tone enhancer, and about three harmonies that I use, in particular the octave up blend which makes singing so much easier. Don't get your head in a spin with all the knobs or Katie for that matter, a lot more simpler than one thinks. And BK, see how much you can buy it new on Ebay US. I got my play acoustic that way for 250us delivered to Oz in time for Xmas. Much better deal me thinks than the rip off prices Aussies get slugged for all things musical. You mean.....WAIT? Plan was payday drive to closest joint that has one! The overseas eBay unit wont have Australian plug! BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted July 14, 2016 Author Share Posted July 14, 2016 Don't you just turn a regular plug upside down ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 You mean.....WAIT? Plan was payday drive to closest joint that has one! The overseas eBay unit wont have Australian plug! BluesKing777. Have you ever travelled overseas BK? You buy an adapter plugs for 5 bucks. I took a closer look at it now through the vids and it does seem easier and more intuitive than play acoustic. The instant looping button and 80 secs is a big plus and it does seem to have a more intuitive approach. They also have 1/4 inch out which is obvious but for some odd reason play acoustic doesn't, so you can't plug guitar from it directly into an amp. Seems they've learnt from mistakes on play acoustic and probably if I had to choose now I would get the Boss unit, but I won't as play acoustic does all I need. Boss is also 50% pricier which is quite a hike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 I have heaps of adapter plugs, but don't we need a transformer for the difference in power? Depends where it is made, I suppose? Boss (Japan)? US is 110 watts, Australia 240 watts, Europe mostly 220 watts - good thing to get correct or the hairstyle could be permanently frizzed..... and probably why everything hisses here! Which kind of puts me totally off the whole thing, because I prefer gadgets with REAL power cord and not those dreadful 'Wall Warts'. (Designed to break). I also played with my existing TC gadget and recorded half a dozen tunes - I have it down with the settings, so..... EA, does your audience get a surprise when all the lush 3 part harmonies come out your amp? I would love a photo of their faces! Suppose it depends whether they are soberous, if they even notice.... BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 I found the US plugs are fine for both europe and Oz, just need to change the knobs. With the audience question, they never notice it as I use it subtly and normally apply it across the whole song rather during the chorus. For example in the gig vids I shared here Wayferring stranger I sing with an octave up harmony double, but it's subtle and I sing it low, larynx down. But blended it sounds like a real nice mix, but sounds like one voice. That's the key with those gadgets, finding how to use them to make your core vocal tone richer rather than just on chorus or bit parts. [qquote name=BluesKing777' timestamp='1468536467' post='1784529] I have heaps of adapter plugs, but don't we need a transformer for the difference in power? Depends where it is made, I suppose? Boss (Japan)? US is 110 watts, Australia 240 watts, Europe mostly 220 watts - good thing to get correct or the hairstyle could be permanently frizzed..... and probably why everything hisses here! Which kind of puts me totally off the whole thing, because I prefer gadgets with REAL power cord and not those dreadful 'Wall Warts'. (Designed to break). I also played with my existing TC gadget and recorded half a dozen tunes - I have it down with the settings, so..... EA, does your audience get a surprise when all the lush 3 part harmonies come out your amp? I would love a photo of their faces! Suppose it depends whether they are soberous, if they even notice.... BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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