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Description
Immerse yourself into a world of lush harmonies and radical pitch bends with the Boss PS-6 Harmonist pedal. This cutting-edge device is your personal orchestra, providing a palette of pitch effects that will elevate your sonic explorations.
The PS-6 is the ultimate creative tool for guitarists, offering four intelligent pitch-shift algorithms in one compact, road-ready unit. With its easy-to-use interface, you can create intricate harmonies by simply selecting a key and major/minor mode, and dialing in the interval with the Shift knob. The PS-6's high-performance DSP renders complex voicings with lifelike quality, providing 2nd, 3rd, and 5th intervals for rich, multi-voice backing.
The Super Bend mode is a standout, allowing you to produce dramatic pitch sweeps over a seven-octave range (-3 to +4 octaves). Sculpt swooping sounds in real time using the pedal's knob or an external expression pedal. The Pitch Shifter mode offers shifted voices one octave up, one fifth down and detuned voices for shimmering, arpeggiated textures.
The PS-6 also offers a detune mode, providing detuned voices slightly above and below the direct signal for a dimensional, natural chorus-like effect. This feature broadens your tone with stereo-widening modulation in a user-friendly way.
Key Features:
- Four effect modes in one stompbox: Harmony, Pitch Shifter, Detune, and Super Bend
- Easy creation of 2- or 3-voice harmonies with selectable key and voicing
- High-quality pitch shifting
- Super Bend offers up to 4 octaves of extreme pitch bending
- Control pitch via an expression pedal
- Three-voice detune capability for a natural chorus-like effect
- Durable metal chassis built for the rigors of the road
Owner's manual
Boss PS-6 Harmonist User ManualProduct specs
| Pedal Type | Harmony, Pitch Shift |
| Inputs | 2 x 1/4" |
| Outputs | 2 x 1/4" |
| Power Source | 9V DC power supply (sold separately) |
| Batteries | 1 x 9V |
| Height | 2.375" |
| Width | 2.875" |
| Depth | 5.125" |
| Weight | 1 lb. |
FAQs
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What are the main features of the Boss PS-6 Harmonist pedal?
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The Boss PS-6 Harmonist pedal features four effect modes: Harmony, Pitch Shifter, Detune, and S-BEND (Super Bend). It allows for creating 2- or 3-voice harmonies with selectable key and voicing, and offers high-quality pitch shifting.
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Can the Boss PS-6 Harmonist handle polyphonic pitch shifting?
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Yes, the Boss PS-6 Harmonist is capable of polyphonic pitch shifting, allowing you to blend octaves and static pitch shifts seamlessly. It also supports stereo output for a richer sound experience.
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Does the Boss PS-6 Harmonist require a specific power supply?
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The Boss PS-6 Harmonist requires a 9V DC power supply, which is sold separately. It can also be powered by a single 9V battery for convenience.
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How does the S-BEND mode on the Boss PS-6 Harmonist work?
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The S-BEND (Super Bend) mode on the Boss PS-6 allows for extreme pitch bending effects, enabling dramatic dive bombs and rises with just the press of the pedal.
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Is the Boss PS-6 Harmonist suitable for live performances?
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Yes, the Boss PS-6 Harmonist is well-suited for live performances, offering robust pitch shifting and harmony effects that can be easily integrated into your setup with its dual input/output and stereo capabilities.
Videos
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BOSS PS-6 Harmonist [BOSS Sound Check]
Reviews
PROS
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Unique Van Halen "Carnal Knowledge" tone not found in other pedals
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Excellent for reproducing harmonies and doubling notes with slight detune
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Offers a superior chorus sound in "detune" mode
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Versatile with pitch shifting/bending and octaving capabilities
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Intelligent design, rewarding once mastered
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Solid build quality, consistent with Boss reputation
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Integrates well with other pedals and instruments
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Suitable for creating complex, signature tones
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Works with expression pedal for enhanced control
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Offers fun and creative effects like S-bend for Tom Morello-like sounds
CONS
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Reliability issues reported with multiple units failing over time
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Experiences with serious malfunctions in some units
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Large learning curve, not plug-and-play
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LED indicator not bright enough for outdoor use
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Pitch shifted sound can occasionally have noticeable latency
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Some users find the harmonizer and pitch shifting functions overcomplicated
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Not polyphonic, limiting its usability for chords
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Manual key changes required for mid-song key changes
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Can sound very simulated or digital with certain settings
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Top of the pedal may come off if stepped on incorrectly during use
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Boss PS-6 Harmonist.
Comparisons
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The PS-6 is often preferred over the CE-2 for chorus sounds due to its versatility.
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The Line 6 M5 is highlighted for superior pitch shifting and harmonizing options compared to the PS-6, though it has greater size and power requirements.
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The Aroma Harmoniser offers a compact alternative for octave doubling, suitable for those short on space or budget, often compared to the PS-6's detune functions.
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Users find the EHX Pitch Fork more reliable in pitch tracking compared to the Boss PS-6.
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Owners suggest the Digitech Whammy for superior tracking and versatility in harmonizing over the Boss PS-6.
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User experience
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Users have expressed a cyclical purchasing pattern with the PS-6, selling and repurchasing due to its unique offerings despite exploring other options.
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Owners who switched from the PS-5 to the PS-6 note improved tracking capabilities, particularly praising the PS-6's ability to blend effects.
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Some users find the pedal indispensable, experiencing regret after selling it.
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The PS-6 performs poorly with polyphonic playing; clean, monophonic playing yields better results.
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Use cases and applications
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The PS-6 is noted for its ability to intelligently harmonize single notes accurately in the selected key, despite poor polyphonic capabilities.
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Frequently used for the drop effect in The Black Keys' "Lonely Boy," showcasing its application in popular music covers.
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The pedal is highly effective for creating metal harmony leads, particularly in E or A minor, with the harmony set to a 3rd above.
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Setting the pedal to 100% wet harmony on perfect 5ths is popular for achieving a glitchy, experimental sound.
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Features and functionality
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The PS-6 excels in creating a static 80s-style chorus effect using the detune mode, a favorite setting among users for its nostalgic sound.
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The PS-6 struggles with 3rd harmonies, often producing a warbly tone, especially noticeable in recording settings.
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The S-bend mode provides a whammy-like effect, adding a dynamic element to performances.
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The Detune setting is favored for creating a chorus effect, offering a unique sound not commonly found in other pedals.
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Value and pricing
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Considered one of the most versatile compact pedals by Boss, providing multiple functions in one unit.
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4.5 out of 5
Based on 15 Reviews and 125 Ratings
basically a divebomb pedal.
I found the actual pitch shifting functions on the pedal overcomplicated and I couldn't be bothered with them, but once I found the S BEND mode I never turned it off. A pedal that does DIVEBOMBS? sign me up.
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does it do a detune that's like 10 cents or less?
569
Very good pitch pedal
Build in the classic and powerful boss design, this pedal offers a lot of variety of options to detune, pitch and "latch" your guitar tone, very dinamic to put in the beginning or final chain of your pedalboard, the problem is the learning curve is very high and it takes time to set up right, the quality of the knob it's not very good, i feel i can break it very easily so you must treated this knobs very kindly, you can put a exp pedal and it's stereo, i use this pedal for dreampop cumbia projects, have this very synth feel that it's a matter of taste, for myself this pedal gain his position in my pedalboard.
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Bought on a whim, glad I did!
This is one of those pedals you don’t NEED, but once you have one you can likely find all kinds of cool uses for it. I’m currently nailing down a signature guitar tone that I can only describe as ‘watery’ and this has become integral to that, particularly with the detune mode, which produces a very nice almost chorus type effect. I haven’t even explored much of the rest of it, but I have a feeling this will have a spot on my board for a long time! Edit: I love this pedal. I’ve come to use it for almost nothing except for ‘detune’ mode, but I love that mode so much it was well worth the cost and space on my board!
Preferred Settings + Usage:
Detune!
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Not perfect - but unique
The PS-6 is not the most up to date harmonist anymore. Its tracking is still okay, but not unmatched, the Harmony Settings keys in major and minor are pretty flexible but often also useless (for my guitar playing). The detune sounds like a chorus.
Doesn't sound too great? Well but it is! Despite all its faults this is one damn characteristic pedal if you accept it for what it is! The detune is a chorus? Well okay, it's a fantastic chorus! The pitch shifting options are fantastic too, you can create warm and dreamy sound with and dwell in it.
I've tested, heard and had technically better Harmonizers, but this is the one that stayed on my board, because you can get incredibly beatiful sounds out of it.
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Strange multi-faceted pitch warbling machine
The pitch-shifting functions are far more nuanced than the POGs, able to do major/minor harmonies, but they're all pretty silly for the most part. The simple octave up and down settings are the most useful. Someone can make use of them I'm sure, just not me! There's a detune effect too, which sounds like chorus...
I really got excited about this pedal (as another reviewer mentioned) once I hit the S-bend function. You can do fast or slow, pitch dives or rises by pushing the pedal down, and if you keep the pedal down you get some really warbly strange effects. I also use this pedal in s-bend mode to split my signal in to two amplifiers.
There's so many things this pedal does, you'll find something strange and useful.
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Hi, im between this and the ehx pitchfork, im more interested in the octave Up/down thing, but i also want the harmonizer thing. What do you thing of the octaves up/down of this pedal? is it worth it
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From heaven sent
Well, if you are highly into harmonizing, pitch-shifting and whammy fun then the pedal is perfect and undisputed number one in its league. Besides the impressive tracking, great sound quality and classical, indestructible Boss chasis you get in fact 4-in-1 pedal:
1) three-voice, beatiful and creamy, amazing and heavenly sounding harmonies, 2) classical pitchshifting that just works fine, 3) detune mode which is in fact kind of deep chorus 4) S-bend mode, a reference to Digitech Whammy that is just quite the same, but more tweakable (fall control)
For that price (~150 $) you can't really beat it. Of course it is not out-of-the-box pedal, a basic scales knowlegde is required here to get full potential of PS-6; it takes some time to dial into "that perfect tone". Works best in fx loop or after dirt section.
Fits good on everything!
I generaly use it on guitar, but not only. Sometimes I use with my mic or with my keyboard. It's perfect to study and composition, but his variety of effects is a little complex to use on stage, mainly if you're not playing pop or tonal music. (tonal here is just a opositive to modal music) Use repeatedly the same effect on the same music may sound boring, but i'll find a way to fit it your music.
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Best and most versatle pitch/octave pedal
I would recommend you this over a lot of octave (up or down) pedals. This doest it all and even you can put it a expression pedal. For me , if you are between the ehx pitchfork, boss octave and whammy, you have to buy this, it covers all of that.
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flexible harmony pedal
your use of this is limited only by your imagination. On my board it is used mainly for octaves below and twelve string emulation (octave above). There are many more options there some of them quite complex. If I had to choose I would take the Whammy first but this can do the same job
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great Mike Sterin Chorus
The PS-6 is the new-generation pedal for harmony shifting. Sound quality has been improved dramatically thanks to the DSP that is unparalleled in power. With the PS-6, you can render complex harmony voicings beautifully, naturally, and easily.
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Unknown but with a lot of potential
One of the latest I've acquired. In the absence of another guitarist in the band, harmonies can be created with this pedal during solos. It's not useful for chords because it tends to create a senseless mass of sound, it's only for picking, I'm just getting to know it but it has given me several good surprises.
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hola amigo, estoy intersado en este pedal, que opinas de las octavas abajo y arriba de este pedal? me lo recmendarías? saludos
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At 8:24 in this video, is a shot of Mike Kerr's pedal board, containing a Boss PS-6 Harmonist Pitch Shifter Guitar Effects Pedal.
At 3:01 in this video Mike says "I kinda fell in love with the Harmonist pedal. The thing that really turned me on actually were all the kind of dive bomb settings it had, because I had loads of amps running at the same time; I worked out I could start divemombing one amp against another so I ended up buyng three. So I've got three on the board.
In a YouTube video by Vox Amps, Brendon Urie of Panic! at the Disco demonstrates his pedal setup, including the Boss PS-6 Harmonist.
In a user-uploaded photo from Gigwise, Miles Kane's pedalboard features the Boss PS-6 Harmonist, identifiable as the blue pedal.
Visible at 17:53 of this "Rig Rundown" is a Boss PS-6 Harmonist Pitch Shifter Guitar Effects Pedal. Jason's guitar tech mentions that they don't usually use this effect, but keep it as a back up.
In his pedalboard on this instagram post "JUSTICE!!! Thank you to the LAPD, TMZ, And every person who helped track down the human garbage who stole all our gear!"
In this video in Portuguese, Andreas gives a rundown of the rig he's using for the Machine Messiah Tour 2017. The Boss PS-6 Harmonist can be seen 6:50 into the video.
In a gear tour done for Breaking Benjamin's site shallowbay.com, guitar-tech Hoogie mentions the pitch shifter at around 1:03 into the video commenting "...like you'll hear in Diary Of Jane [...] and Dance With The Devil".
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