A vocal effects pedal, or vocal processor, sits between the microphone and the PA and adds reverb, delay, harmonies and pitch effects to a voice in real time.
About Vocal Effects
A vocal effects processor puts studio-style effects at your fingertips, or under your feet, during a live performance. Classic vocal effects include reverb, echo and delay, pitch shifting and harmonising, gating and the distorted megaphone sound heard across modern music. What once required a producer behind a mixing desk now happens in real time at the push of a button, on stage, at rehearsal or while streaming.
The range includes the Zoom V3 and V6-SP vocal processors and the JOYO R-16 Vocal Lab harmony pedal. Pair your processor with a quality vocal microphone, browse the full microphones range including condenser microphones, and record your performance through an audio interface, with microphone accessories to complete the setup.
Vocal Effects FAQs
What does a vocal effects processor do?
It sits between your microphone and the PA or audio interface, applying effects such as reverb, delay, harmonies and pitch effects to your voice in real time. You control the sound from the unit itself rather than relying on a mixing desk.
Are vocal effects pedals and vocal processors the same thing?
Yes, the terms are used interchangeably. A vocal effects pedal is simply a vocal processor in a stompbox format designed for hands-free control on stage, while desktop-style processors offer the same kinds of effects in a tabletop layout.
What do I need to use a vocal effects pedal?
Just a microphone, a lead and something to plug into. Connect your mic to the pedal's XLR input, run the output to a PA, mixer or audio interface, then dial in the effect level to suit the song.
