Detail 01
Effects loop
Provides a connection point for patching external effects into the setup.
Product detailSKU #1500000005750
BOSSVO-1 Vocoder Effects Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
VO-1 brings voice-driven processing to a guitar or bass pedalboard. Connect a microphone, play, and use your voice to shape the instrument signal in real time in Vintage, Advanced, or Talk Box mode; pitch remains under your hands while the pedal applies vocal character. Choir mode creates vocal-style textures from the direct input, so it does not require a microphone. An effects loop supports adding external effects, and the Blend control lets you mix processed and straight signal.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Building vocal-style guitar or bass parts with a microphone connected to the pedal.
- Accessing talk-box-style lead sounds without a traditional mouth-tube rig.
- Creating choir-like textures from a direct instrument input without using a microphone.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Mic-free use of Vintage, Advanced, or Talk Box modes; those modes require a connected microphone.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Blend control
Mixes the vocoder effect with the straight instrument tone.
Detail 03
Alkaline battery life: approximately 5 hours
Battery operation is rated for about five hours with alkaline batteries.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Vintage, Advanced, and Talk Box modes need a connected microphone.
- 02A PSA-series adapter is specified for adapter power.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the VO-1 create vocal textures without a microphone?
Yes. Choir mode creates vocal textures from the direct input without requiring a microphone.
02Do I need to sing in tune to use it?
No. Your playing controls pitch while the pedal applies the formant characteristics of your voice.
03Can I blend in my regular instrument signal?
Yes. The Blend control mixes vocoder and straight tones.
Reference
Full specifications
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2 detailsOther
- AC Adapter
- PSA series
- Alkaline
- Approx. 5 hours
