TC-Helicon Voicetone HarmonyG

Description

From T.C. Electronics comes this easy to use, excellent sounding vocal harmonizer and effect.  For the performer who likes it simple, in this one unit you get:  guitar preamp, vocal preamp, guitar DI, guitar tuner, effects processor, and 2-part vocal harmonizer which is 3 parts when combined with the original voice.  Made especially for the guitarist with vocal harmonies generated by whatever guitar chord you’re playing, even recognizing minors, 7ths, etc.  In addition, it has vocal effects like doubling, echo, and a number of reverb types.  With built in EQ, compression and de-essing, you can be confident in bringing the harmonies out front in the mix, knowing that they’ll be natural-sounding and understood.  To get a taste of what this sounds like, here are some YouTube vids:  demo1, demo2, demo3.  For full specs, videos, etc., click here for TC’s site; here for a full description.  This unit has been replaced by the Harmony G XT, with the main difference being addition of a USB port, plus it has more presets for doubling and a noise gate to eliminate any guitar going to the mic.  Not being one to mess with manuals, I had this out of the box and working to my satisfaction within 15 minutes, without ever opening the book.  If you just want the effects/preamps, without the harmonies, I have the “Create” models in stock for $139 (pic).  This model is still selling at the major online dealer for $279.  This is a very powerful unit for the guitarist/singer and would simplify my personal setup greatly.  For tonal quality, and versatility, it’s hard to beat for $169.