TC-Helicon News at Musikmesse 2011

TC-Helicon offers its renownedvocal harmony to a wider audience with VoiceTone H1 – a two partvocal harmony processor combining NaturalPlay guitar control andkey/scale operation to allow vocalists of any musical backgroundto get lush sounding background vocals.VoiceTone H1 is the ultimate in simplicity. The NaturalPlayharmony algorithms come directly from TC-Helicon's flagship vocalprocessor VoiceLive 2, so there is no compromise on sonicquality."There is something addictive and fun about using such a smallpedal to instantly produce pro sounding background vocals,"shares TC-Helicon Product Manager Tom Lang.Controlling VoiceTone H1 is truly simple. Singers select fromeight voicing combinations, then set harmony mix and choosebetween guitar control using the guitar pass-thru input orselecting a key and scale. Singers only have to turn their backupvocals on and off during the night using the footswitch or theoptional MP-75 Modern Performance Vocal microphone with MicControl.VoiceTone H1 joins a growing list of chart-topping vocal effectsin the VoiceTone Singles line including VoiceTone T1, C1, D1, E1,X1, and R1. Up to four VoiceTone Singles can be connectedtogether with the Singles Connection Kit to form the ultimatecustom vocal processing chain. The kit includes a 12V powersupply, 3 x DC daisy-chaining connectors, 3 x short XLR cables.VoiceTone H1 features:• Two voices of realistic harmony• Eight pre-authored harmony voicings• Guitar Control in and pass-thru• Studio quality mic-pre with phantom power• Balanced XLR output• Recessed gain knob that prevents accidental bumps on stage• USB for connecting to VoiceSupport for added tips, tricks,support and updates• Die-cast steel design• Rubberized base• Audio performance to rival high-end front-of-house mixers• Remote Mic Control with TC-Helicon MP-75 microphoneShipping Worldwide: June 2011PricingVoiceTone H1: US $149 estimated price / €149 SSP-----------------------------------------------------------------TC-Helicon adds Delay, Distortion and Megaphones to VoiceToneSingles line of vocal stompbox effects. VoiceTone E1 and X1deliver a pair of effects that add vocal ear-candy to anyperformance.TC-Helicon is continuing itscommitment to singers, offering two new, creative and usefulvocal effects stompboxes to the VoiceTone Singles line: VoiceToneE1 – Echo & Tap Delay and VoiceTone X1 – Megaphone & Distortion.VoiceTone Singles are the ultimate combination of quality toneand simplicity. The two newest effects in the line inheritalgorithms from the award-winning VoiceLive 2, so singers canpick and choose the exact effects they want without any sonicsacrifice.Two new pedals in the VoiceTone Singles range:E1: Echo & Tap DelayX1: Megaphone & DistortionVoiceTone E1gives any vocalist simple access to delays and echosused in hit music production. Slapback, Echo, Tap Echo and FXstyles can easily be selected and then tuned with the Feedbackand Analog controls. Singers can tap song tempo and turn theeffect on and off with the footswitch. Alternatively, on/offfunction can be operated with the Mic Control switch found on theoptional MP-75 Modern Performance vocal microphone.-----------------------------------------------------------------VoiceTone X1 borrows technology from TC-Helicon's infamousTransducer block to emulate the sounds of telephones, distortionsand amps to make vocals stand out in a mix. Each style can betuned with dedicated Drive and Filter controls. It too can becontrolled using the Mic Control feature of the MP-75 microphone.VoiceTone Singles not only deliver the sound that vocalists dreamof in a compact and easy to operate pedal, they also push theboundaries of innovation with the addition of Mic Control –TC-Helicon's unique and innovative new technology that allowsvocalists to switch the effects on and off from TC-Helicon'sbrand new MP-75 Modern Performance vocal microphone.Connect four…Up to four VoiceTone Singles can be connected together with theSingles Connection Kit to form the ultimate vocal processingchain. The kit includes a 12V power supply, 3 x DC daisy-chainingconnectors, and 3 x short XLR cables.ShippingWorldwide: Summer 2011PricingVoiceTone E1: US$149 estimated price / €149 SSPVoiceTone X1: US$129 estimated price / €129 SSP