Detail 01
Two-, three-, or four-part chord-tracking harmony
The pedal can generate backing vocal parts in real time from the chords played on guitar.
Product detailSKU #1398177061965
TC HeliconPlay Acoustic Vocal and Guitar Effects Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Play Acoustic brings vocal processing and acoustic-guitar effects into one compact, pedalboard-friendly unit. Its vocal side offers reverb, modulation, doubling, harmony, and distortion, while Adaptive Tone automatically manages compression, EQ, de-essing, and gating as your vocal dynamics change. Guitar-chord tracking can create two-, three-, or four-part backing harmonies in real time. BodyRez addresses the resonance lost through a piezo pickup, and the three footswitches keep preset scrolling and effect bypass at your feet during an acoustic set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Acoustic solo, duo, or trio performances needing vocal processing and guitar-chord-following backing harmonies.
- Managing vocal effects, preset changes, and bypass from three footswitches during a live acoustic set.
- Using an acoustic guitar with a piezo pickup and seeking the pedal's BodyRez processing.
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
Adaptive Tone
Automatically applies vocal compression, EQ, de-essing, and gating as performance dynamics change.
Detail 03
Mic XLR, guitar 1/4-inch TS, AUX 1/8-inch stereo mini-jack
Provides dedicated microphone, guitar, and auxiliary input connections.
Detail 04
USB-B
Supports preset management, firmware updates, and audio I/O.
Detail 05
7.9 x 6.1 x 1.8 inches; weight 2.2
A compact pedal format for placing with other pedalboard equipment.
Detail 06
+48V phantom power
Phantom power can be turned on or off through the Setup menu.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your microphone, guitar, and auxiliary connections match the pedal's XLR, 1/4-inch TS, and 1/8-inch stereo mini-jack inputs.
- 02Phantom power is switched on or off in the Setup menu.
- 03Preset management and firmware updates use the USB-B connection.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the pedal create vocal harmonies from guitar chords?
Yes. It creates two-, three-, or four-part backing harmonies that follow the chords you play in real time.
02What does Adaptive Tone do?
It automatically applies compression, EQ, de-essing, and gating to vocals as your dynamics change.
03What vocal effects are available?
It includes hall and room reverb, chorus, flanger, doubling, four-part harmony, and distortion.
04What is BodyRez for?
BodyRez models resonance lost through a piezo pickup to restore acoustic-guitar body character.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSound
- Impedance
- Balanced/Unbalanced: Mic.: 2.14/1.07 kohm
- Frequency Response
- +0.30/-0dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
12 detailsConnections & power
- Connectors
- Mic.: balanced XLR, Guitar: unbalanced 1/4 inch TS, AUX: 1/8 inch stereo mini jack
- USB
- USB-B (Preset Management, Firmware Updates and audio I/O)
- Phantom Power
- +48V (on/off via Setup menu)
- Output Impedance Balanced Unbalanced
- 80/40 ohm
- Guitar Input Level 0 Dbfs
- 12 dBu
- XLR Output 0dbfs
- +2 dBu
- External Power Supply Mains Voltage Input
- 100 to 240 VAC, 50Hz to 60Hz (auto-select)
- Power Consumption
- < 14W
- Aux Input Level 0dbu
- +2dBu
- Connectors Balanced
- XLR
- Guitar Input Impedance
- 1 mohm
- Guitar Input Snr
- > 115dB
4 detailsSize & weight
- Height
- 1.8 inch (45 mm)
- Weight
- 2.2
- Depth
- 6.1 inch (156 mm)
- Width
- 7.9 inch (200 mm)
1 detailsIn the box
- Pedal
- 1/4 inch TRS phone jack
11 detailsOther
- Headphone Out
- 1/8 inch Mini stereo jack
- Operating Temperature
- 32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C)
- Humidity
- Max. 90% non-condensing
- Storage Temperature
- -22° F to 167° F (-30° C to 70° C)
- Emc Complies with
- EN 55103-1 and EN 55103-2 FCC part 15, Class B, CISPR 22, Class B
- Mic Snr
- > 104dB
- Dynamic Range
- > 109dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
- Safety Certified to
- IEC 65, EN 60065, UL6500 and CSA IEC 65, EN 60065, UL6500 and CSA
- D to A Conversion
- 24-bit, 128 x oversampling bitstream, 115dB SNR A-weighted
- A to D Conversion
- 24-bit, 128 x oversampling bitstream, 110dB SNR A-weighted
- Ein Max Mic Gain Rg 150 Ohm
- -127 dBu
