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Boss PS-6 Harmonist

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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 Manual

Product 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

What are the main features of the Boss PS-6 Harmonist pedal?: 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.
Can the Boss PS-6 Harmonist handle polyphonic pitch shifting?: 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.
Does the Boss PS-6 Harmonist require a specific power supply?: 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.
How does the S-BEND mode on the Boss PS-6 Harmonist work?: 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.
Is the Boss PS-6 Harmonist suitable for live performances?: 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]

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Pedal Experiments

Boss PS-6 Harmonist pedal demo - ("Burnin' For You" riff--Blue Oyster Cult)

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Reviews

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PROS

Unique Van Halen "Carnal Knowledge" tone not found in other pedals
Excellent for reproducing harmonies and doubling notes with slight detune
Offers a superior chorus sound in "detune" mode
Versatile with pitch shifting/bending and octaving capabilities
Intelligent design, rewarding once mastered
Solid build quality, consistent with Boss reputation
Integrates well with other pedals and instruments
Suitable for creating complex, signature tones
Works with expression pedal for enhanced control
Offers fun and creative effects like S-bend for Tom Morello-like sounds

CONS

Reliability issues reported with multiple units failing over time
Experiences with serious malfunctions in some units
Large learning curve, not plug-and-play
LED indicator not bright enough for outdoor use
Pitch shifted sound can occasionally have noticeable latency
Some users find the harmonizer and pitch shifting functions overcomplicated
Not polyphonic, limiting its usability for chords
Manual key changes required for mid-song key changes
Can sound very simulated or digital with certain settings
Top of the pedal may come off if stepped on incorrectly during use

Owner Insights

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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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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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Better tracking is achieved by placing the PS-6 after distortion in a signal chain, rather than before.
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4.5 out of 5

Based on 15 Reviews and 125 Ratings

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krissangerman

249

almost 11 years ago

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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Guitarist Ukulele Player

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Rock Pop Blues

alonsomartinez

273

8 years ago over 8 years ago

hola amigo, estoy intersado en este pedal, que opinas de las octavas abajo y arriba de este pedal? me lo recmendarías? saludos

geovoc

1199

over 7 years ago

Cool effect

It was cool for a little while for me but it was more an impulsive buy. Cool sounds but I rather just play the harmonies myself.

byvicio1

1307

over 8 years ago

Very good choice

I got this pedal veary cheap (app. USD$80) and it's great. Good sound, versatile and have 4 choices (Pitch Shifter, Harmonizer, Detune, Super Bend). Is hard to use all the potential that pedal has.

sergiusss

123

over 10 years ago

Excellent Variety of Sounds!

It has 4 different effects in one. I recommend it for those who like to harmonize solos or phrases, as well as it allows you to do a super-bend with rise and fall time.

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pwftaeo

105

about 10 years ago

the too many octavater

This pedal gives you so much to offer in terms of fun octave effects. Letting you raise and or lower the octave or your instrument with a tap of the foot. Only problem is.. its not Polyphonic!