TC Helicon VoiceLive Play

Quick Start Guide

3-Button Vocal Effects Stompbox with Looping

Important Safety Instructions

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove covers. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

Warning: Do not expose to rain or moisture. Avoid liquids near the unit.

General Safety: Read all instructions, heed warnings, do not block ventilation, keep away from heat sources, use only specified accessories, unplug during storms or long periods of non-use, ensure proper grounding, and dispose of the product responsibly according to WEEE directives.

Legal Disclaimer: Music Tribe accepts no liability for reliance on descriptions herein. Specifications are subject to change.

Limited Warranty: For terms and conditions, visit community.musictribe.com/support.

Getting Started

Follow these steps to set up your VoiceLive Play:

Connect Microphone: Connect your microphone (XLR) to the MIC IN port.
Connect Power: Connect the power adapter to the unit and a power outlet.
Connect Headphones: Plug headphones into the HEADPHONE jack for monitoring.
Connect Instrument & Set Gain: Connect your instrument to GUITAR/AUX IN. Adjust the MIC IN gain using the indicator lights (Green: optimal, Yellow: high, Red: clipping) to ensure a strong, clean signal.
Select Presets: Use the GENRE and PRACTICE buttons to browse and select presets.
Sort Presets: Press GENRE to sort by style, effect, or favorite.
Unit Overview: Familiarize yourself with the front panel controls: MIC IN, AUX IN, PEDAL, RIGHT-OUT-LEFT, POWER, GENRE, SETUP, EFFECTS, FAVORITE, PRACTICE, MIX, BACK, STORE, HIT.
Save Presets: Edit a preset using the EFFECTS button and parameter selection buttons. Press STORE twice to save your changes.
Connect Outputs: Connect the LEFT and RIGHT outputs to your amplifier, mixer, or audio interface.
Harmony & Looping: The VoiceLive Play detects key information from the built-in mic or Aux input to select appropriate harmonies.
Computer Connection: Connect to a computer via USB for firmware updates and support.
Optional Accessories: Consider the MP-75 microphone or SWITCH-3 footswitch for enhanced control.

Frequently Asked Questions

Selecting a Mic: Go to Setup, navigate to the Input screen, and select your mic type (e.g., MP-75, Condenser) using the control knob.
Mono/Stereo Output: In Setup, go to the Output screen and use the control knob to switch between mono and stereo.
Canceling Vocals in Mixed Songs: In Setup, go to the Output screen, find 'Vocal Cancel', and turn it on using the control knob. This is useful for karaoke or practice.
Creating Loops: Find a preset, then hold the Up and Down footswitches for 1 second to enter Loop mode. Use the Record/Play footswitch to record, loop, overdub, undo/redo. The middle footswitch stops playback/clears loops. The Exit footswitch allows browsing presets while looping.
Vocal Echo on Song Beats: Hold the Up and Hit footswitches for 1 second to enter Tap Tempo mode. Tap the Hit footswitch on song beats to sync effects. Use Up/Down footswitches to fine-tune BPM.
Setting Harmony + HardTune Key: In Setup, navigate to the Up/Dn Function control and change it to "Set Key". Hold Up and Down footswitches to enter Key Set mode and select your key and scale.
Accessing More Effect Parameters: Some effects have additional parameters accessible by holding a button while in the effect's editing screen.
RoomSense: Built-in stereo microphones that can mix ambient room sound (Ambient), automatically set key (Auto Key), or act as a vocal input (Vocal) for practice without a handheld mic. Note: RoomSense is not available when Aux input is used.

FCC Compliance Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received. Operation in a residential area may cause radio interference.

Important Information: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Music Tribe can void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

CE Compliance

Music Tribe declares that this product complies with relevant EU directives (2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2011/65/EU, 2012/19/EU, etc.). Full text of EU DoC is available at https://community.musictribe.com/.

EU Representative: Music Tribe Brands DK A/S

UK Representative: Music Tribe Brands UK Ltd.

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