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Description

Step into the spotlight with the TC Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX, a multi-effects maestro that transforms both your guitar and vocal performances into something extraordinary. It's not just an effects pedal; it's your backstage pass to a world of professional, studio-quality sound, tailored for the singing guitarist. With an array of presets covering everything from harmony and pitch to distortion and delay, your creative palette just got infinitely wider. Whether you're a solo act leveraging the built-in looper or a band leader commanding the stage, this pedal elevates your performance, making practice and live shows a seamless, inspired experience.

Key Features:

  • Professional-grade effects for both vocals and guitar
  • Hundreds of presets including reverb, harmony, pitch correction, distortion, and delay
  • Built-in looper for creating layers or practicing solo
  • Headphone amp and practice modes for silent rehearsal
  • Ideal for solo performers and band leaders alike

Product specs

Brand TC Helicon
Model VoiceLive Play GTX
Finish White
Year 2012 - 2014
Made In United States
Categories Multi-Effects Pedals and Processors, Vocal
Pedal Format Standard

FAQs

What kind of effects can I expect from the TC Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX?

The TC Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX offers over 200 song and artist-inspired presets for both vocals and guitar, including harmonies, pitch correction, EQ, compression, and reverb effects. It provides dedicated guitar effects processing, eliminating the need for a separate amplifier.

Is the TC Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX suitable for live performances?

Yes, the TC Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX is designed for live performances, featuring a robust dual die-cast clamshell design, backlit graphic LCD display, and footswitches for preset selection and effect activation, making it easy to use on stage.

Can I control the TC Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX with additional hardware?

Yes, you can enhance the control capabilities of the TC Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX by adding the MP-75 microphone or the Switch-3 footswitch for additional performance effects and looping control.

Does the TC Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX automatically set harmonies and pitch correction?

The device can automatically set harmonies and pitch correction based on the guitar input, allowing for seamless integration of vocal effects with your guitar playing.

What type of display does the TC Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX feature?

The TC Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX features a backlit graphic LCD display, which provides clear visibility of settings and presets, even in low-light performance environments.

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TC Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX - Demo by Christine Havrilla at Guitar Showcase

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Guitar Showcase

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TC Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX Guitar and Vocal Effects Processor and Looper Pedal - Sweetwater Sound

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DV247 Music Store UK TV

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VoiceLive Play GTX video manual - Part 1

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VoiceLive Play GTX - Demo - NAMM 2012

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VoiceLive Play GTX - Full Feature Showcase (subtitled: EN / SP / FR / DE / IT)

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VoiceLive Play GTX - Guitar Effects Demo ft. Tom Lang & Tore Mogensen

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VoiceLive Play GTX - Four Perspectives (part 1)

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Reviews

PROS

  • Tons of vocal and guitar effect options

  • Compact size perfect for pedal boards

  • Reliable performance at gigs

  • Offers high-quality presets

  • Built solidly for gigging musicians

  • Includes deessing, adaptive tone, equalizer, and looper

  • Easy to fit into a gig bag alongside other gear

CONS

  • Compressor settings not as configurable as desired

  • Effects cannot be set serially or parallelly

  • Harmonies may not track modified pitch correctly

  • Guitar effects quality not as high; better as a pass-through

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about TC Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX.

Software and compatibility

  • VoiceSupport 2 and VoiceLive Play GTX Editor are compatible apps for detailed control and customization of the device.

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  • Users have found VoiceSupport 2 software essential for firmware updates and preset management, improving overall device performance.

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Features and functionality

  • The device offers robust harmony features that are highly customizable through supported software, enhancing live vocal performances.

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  • The gain knob on the unit can help reduce unwanted noise pickup from nearby instruments, like drums, in tight rehearsal spaces.

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  • The extra footswitch pedal is useful for looping capabilities, allowing recording and playback of vocal parts during live performances.

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  • Mono output allows wet vocals on the left and dry vocals on the right, useful for post-recording adjustments with DAW plugins.

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  • Dual Mono setting supports karaoke setups, sending music to one PA channel and vocals to another.

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Use cases and applications

  • It's ideal for guitarists who also sing, providing integrated vocal processing and guitar effects in one compact unit.

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  • A vocal mic with good side rejection, like the Sennheiser e935, is recommended to minimize stage noise interference when using the VoiceLive Play GTX.

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  • Mounting the unit at hand height on a stand allows easy switching between effects during performances, enhancing control for singers in bands.

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  • Mono output is favored for live performances to maintain an unaffected vocal track for future mixing flexibility.

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User experience

  • The Shure Beta 57 mic, known for its supercardioid pattern, pairs well with the VoiceLive Play GTX for vocalists seeking better noise rejection.

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  • Owners who perform in bands with other loud instruments report challenges with the unit's sensitivity, highlighting the importance of careful gain adjustments.

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Critic Reviews

First Impressions: TC Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX | Guitar Gear

guitargear.org

The TC Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX impresses with its natural-sounding harmonies and user-friendly interface, making it a strong contender for vocal and guitar processing. While some presets may not suit everyone, the ability to customize settings offers flexibility for different performances. The unit's vocal doubling is particularly noteworthy for its high quality, though the guitar processing and amp models leave room for improvement. For musicians looking for a versatile and portable solution, this device offers significant advantages. However, the digital quality of harmonies may require some tweaking to avoid sounding artificial. Overall, it's a solid upgrade for those familiar with vocal processors.

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TC-Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX review | MusicRadar

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The TC Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX is a versatile tool for the singing guitarist, offering excellent vocal effects with a bonus guitar feature. It's praised for its intuitive presets and the ability to follow guitar pitch for harmonies, making it ideal for solo performers. However, guitar effects are somewhat basic, limiting adjustments during a song. For those who prioritize vocal effects and don’t mind a streamlined guitar setup, it’s a solid choice, especially at a modest price increase from the vocal-only version. Overall, a great pick for performers going straight into a PA system.

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Gear Review: TC Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX | Guitar Gear

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The TC Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX impresses with outstanding vocal and guitar processing in a compact unit. It's praised for its natural harmony voices and quiet output, offering over 200 presets for customization. The robust build ensures durability for gigging musicians. While the limited harmony voices might be a minor gripe, the superb sound quality and ease of use make it a valuable tool for solo performers. Despite a few quirks, like overly smooth switches, the overall functionality and inspiration it provides make it a game-changer for many musicians.

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patrick_pascual

Handy Powerful Processor

If you are like a gigging musician hopping bar to bar, and is really stubborn to tweak for hours on the mixer, this will be the equipment for you. Because of its small platform, you can easily fit it into your gig bag with all the rest of your gear, not mentioning that the build is solid too. (nicer it has black finish- well the play acoustic has it). Just set all the eq flat on the mixer, and youre good to go. It has deessing, adaptive tone, equalizer and all the vocal effects you could think of. it also has a looper so you can surprise the audience with some impromptu fills.

Just dont expect too much on the guitar effect side, its crappy. better to use it as pass thru and have your dedicated guitar processor to accompany it. But hey, the audience are drunk anyways- good enough for them and so far no complaints.

juanchotalvaro

GTX

Great voice effect and helpful for any singer

mancio_23

W-O-W!

I usually use it for my acoustic gigs.

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See how Johnny Marr uses TC Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX

Johnny Marr

Singer, Guitarist

Modest Mouse

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Used for vocal live processing

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Milo Silvestro

Singer

Fear Factory

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Part of his vocal live rig with Fear Factory .

See how Emmanuel Horvilleur uses TC Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX

Emmanuel Horvilleur

Singer, Guitarist

Illya Kuryaki and the Valderramas

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Hola cómo van? Me compre el pedal VoiceLive TC helicon ...alguien lo conoce bien?

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