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Description

Unleash your vocal potential with the TC Helicon Voicelive 2 Extreme Edition, a limited release designed for musicians who demand nothing less than excellence in their performances. This floor-based vocal processor is a powerhouse that transforms your voice into a full ensemble, delivering rich, authentic harmonies that elevate your music to new heights. Whether you're leading a solo performance or creating lush choral arrangements, the Voicelive 2 adapts effortlessly with its intuitive controls and robust features.

At its core, this multi-effects pedal offers a sophisticated vocal harmony algorithm, allowing you to craft up to 8 discrete voices controlled by your MIDI keyboard. The unique Choir algorithm lets you tap into a massive multi-voice group vocal sound, perfect for those soaring choruses. The Extreme Edition also enhances your experience with an improved Mic Preamp for increased transparency and double the looping memory, ensuring you never miss a beat.

Designed with the performing artist in mind, the Voicelive 2 features automated functions like Auto Mic Gain and Auto Gate to simplify your setup and reduce feedback. The Adaptive Tone brings studio-quality EQ, compression, and de-essing to your live performances, ensuring your voice always shines. With a wide array of effects including reverb, delay, distortion, and modulation, you have complete creative control at your feet.

Key Features:

  • Guitar, MIDI keyboard, or aux-input controlled vocal harmony algorithm
  • Create up to 8 discrete voices or use the Choir algorithm for massive vocal sounds
  • Enhanced Mic Preamp with increased transparency
  • Double the looping memory for expanded creativity
  • Automated features: Auto Mic Gain, Auto Gate, Adaptive Tone
  • Extensive effects library: reverb, delay, distortion, modulation
  • Artist-inspired graphics and extruded aluminum casing for durability and style

Product specs

Brand TC Helicon
Model VoiceLive 2 Extreme
Finish Blue
Year 2011 - 2013
Categories Multi-Effects Pedals and Processors, Vocal
Pedal Format Floor Unit

FAQs

Does the TC Helicon VoiceLive 2 Extreme Edition have a looper function?

Yes, the VoiceLive 2 Extreme Edition features a looper with up to 15 seconds of stereo looping and 30 seconds of mono. It allows you to control looping with a single button for play, overdub, stop, undo, or erase.

What kind of effects can I expect from the TC Helicon VoiceLive 2 Extreme Edition?

The VoiceLive 2 Extreme Edition offers a variety of effects, including Rhythmic effects like Sample, Stutter, and Gender, which create delay-freeze, tap tempo gating, and randomized gender patterns. It also includes Harmony, Double, and HardTune effects.

Is the TC Helicon VoiceLive 2 Extreme Edition suitable for live performances?

Yes, the VoiceLive 2 Extreme Edition is designed for live performances, offering features like DUAL output mode for separate control of wet vocal and guitar, and a guitar phase reverse parameter to minimize acoustic feedback.

Can I use an expression pedal with the TC Helicon VoiceLive 2 Extreme Edition?

Yes, the VoiceLive 2 Extreme Edition supports expression pedals, allowing you to assign various parameters globally or per preset for enhanced control during performances.

How does the TC Helicon VoiceLive 2 Extreme Edition help with vocal harmonies?

The VoiceLive 2 Extreme Edition includes advanced Harmony and Double effects, with features like momentary activation and gender adjustment, enabling precise and creative vocal harmonization during performances.

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about TC Helicon Voicelive 2 Extreme Edition.

Features and functionality

  • The TC Helicon Voicelive 2's stereo XLR outputs are designed for stage use and can handle connection to mic inputs directly, mitigating phantom power concerns.

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  • The Voicelive 2 includes a guitar thru output, allowing dual input into interfaces for simultaneous vocal and instrument recording.

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Comparisons

  • Voicelive 2 offers 1/4" jack outputs for vocals, unlike the Voicelive 3, which lacks this feature, providing more flexibility in live setups.

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User experience

  • Some users report the pedal can make vocals sound brittle and muddy, especially when overly reliant on effects like reverb and EQ during live performances.

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  • Some owners unplug the Voicelive 2 often unless using multiple features, as it can easily clip and hinder mic headroom.

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Use cases and applications

  • The unit can be challenging for front-of-house engineers due to poor gain staging and excessive effects, requiring careful setup to avoid feedback.

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Software and compatibility

  • The device performs A/D and D/A conversion, which can affect sound quality, leading some to prefer external preamps for cleaner processing.

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  • Users found that the Voicelive 2 can connect directly to Logic Pro X via USB, bypassing interfaces like the Scarlett 2i2 for simpler setups.

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Setup and maintenance

  • For condenser mics requiring phantom power, selecting 'condenser' in the Voicelive 2 input settings is crucial to prevent headroom issues and clipping.

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Efficient control with Ground Control integration

It is located in the 2nd rack. Presets are changed using the Ground Control. Delay, harmony and volume are controlled from the Ground Control as well.

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It is located in the 2nd rack. Presets are changed using the Ground Control. Delay, harmony and volume are controlled from the Ground Control as well.

Artist usage

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See how Justin Vernon uses TC Helicon Voicelive 2 Extreme Edition

Justin Vernon

Singer, Guitarist

Bon Iver

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This Instagram post, by the guitar tech of Bon Iver, includes the caption: "@blobtower 's Acoustic and National board, as well as his vocal effects. @boniver #boniver." In the top of the photo Justin's TC Helicon Voicelive 2 can be seen.

See how Billy Sherwood uses TC Helicon Voicelive 2 Extreme Edition

Billy Sherwood

Guitarist, Bassist

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Sherwood's Facebook page states that he uses a TC Helicon Voicelive 2.

See how Athan Hilaki uses TC Helicon Voicelive 2 Extreme Edition

Athan Hilaki

Singer, Guitarist

Trapped In Static

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In this Instagram post by Athan Hilaki, his TC Helicon Voicelive 2 can be seen.

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