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05-13-2019, 10:19 AM
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Boss VE-8 vs AD10
Anyone compare these 2 pedals? I realize the AD10 is ONLY for guitar and the VE-8 is for guitar AND vocals, but speaking from the guitar side of things, what are the differences? They are both priced at around $250.00. I currently have a pedal I use for mostly vocals (harmonies, delay, etc) so if I get the AD10, I will use both separately. If I get the VE-8, I can do away with that and only use the VE-8 for everything. As far as I can tell, the only things I would lose with the VE-8 on the guitar is compression and an EQ section.
Anyone else compare these two and what did you go with?
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05-13-2019, 11:37 AM
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As far as I can tell, the only things I would lose with the VE-8 on the guitar is compression and an EQ section.
I don't know much about the AD10, but the VE-8 does have EQ for both voice and guitar. It takes some effort to access, though, something like long-pressing the loop button and using other controls like the Enhance knob and two others for low/mid/high. Depends on how much patience you have for that, I have zilch.
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05-13-2019, 12:37 PM
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Thanks I didn't know about that hidden feature. I was just going by the outside knobs.
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05-13-2019, 01:46 PM
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Right. For me that's not a big deal though. I am strumming chords 90% of the time, so no need to boost anything. Also I can leave my guitar volume a little less than full and turn it up if needed in spots.
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05-13-2019, 07:20 PM
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I use the VE8 and really like it for my solo and Duo shows. But To me it’s a set and forget device for my guitar and vocals. It not really easy to tweak on the fly since it’s on the floor. So I have 2-3 memory slots preset and usually choose one and play it all night.
I use mainly guitar Chorus, Reverb and Delay. Vocal Enhance, Reverb and occasional harmony and double. I use the looper for few songs. Which works fine for my simple needs, As Chriscom mentioned the VE8 does have separate EQ for guitar and Vocals. But it takes pressing 2 buttons to engage. So not easy to do during performance. Again, set it and forget type device. It appears the AD-10 is way more robust features and much easier to tweak.. more knobs should make it easier. I do miss not having a boost, so I am currently looking how to add one.
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05-13-2019, 07:26 PM
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I should add that I have a Martin with the Fishman Aura pickup so I really have no need for any acoustic resonance type of effect since those are meant for typical UST pickups that need help. I am also considering the TRex Soulmate, but it’s pretty pricey compared to the competition.
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11-14-2019, 11:50 AM
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11-14-2019, 11:52 AM
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I also sometimes use the boost for fingerpicking to bring it up to the volume of pick strumming. The boost on the AD10 works great.
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