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TC-Helicon VoiceLive 3 Extreme Guitar and Vocal Effects Processor Pedal

Vocal Effects Processor with Harmony Generator, Vocoder, Talkbox, Guitar FX, Looper, Effects Automation, and Performance Recorder
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Extreme Vocal and Guitar Effects

With four times the memory of its predecessor, the VoiceLive 3 Extreme takes TC-Helicon's versatile all-in-one performance tool to an entirely new level. When you want to shape and enhance your vocals with great-sounding onboard effects, create natural-sounding vocal harmonies, and process your guitar with effects and amp models based on TC Electronic's popular TonePrint family, this remarkable effects processor delivers. On top of that, the Extreme-ly feature-laden VL3X gives you backing track storage, groundbreaking effects automation features, and USB import and export of loops. At Sweetwater, we love the fact that you can access all of this remarkable processing power with a simple toe tap. Take it from Sweetwater: the TC-Helicon VoiceLive 3 Extreme is a powerful stage companion!

Unlock more features with the latest firmware!

Upgrading to the latest firmware nets you the hottest features in the TC VoiceLive 3 Extreme:

  • Backing track routing — send backing tracks from the 1/4" outs and vocals/guitar from the XLR outs for easy FOH mixing
  • MIDI sync — slave time-perfect delay, looping, and rhythmic effects to external devices, such as drum machines, for seamless performances
  • Enhanced looping — now includes 50 loop slots (upgraded from 10), along with external footswitch control and improved sync

Complete professional vocal and guitar FX paths

Previous incarnations of the VoiceLive series provided singers with a vehicle for enhancing their onstage performance by providing harmonies and effects that auto-track based on the chords being played. Whether solo or backed by a band, the VoiceLive opened up the creative possibilities of live performance. Now with the VoiceLive 3 Extreme, TC-Helicon is upping the ante yet again, adding tons of new features to an already impressive system, making this version the ultimate performance tool.

Backing track import with effects automation for killer synchronized performances

Rather than requiring you to tap dance all over your effects processor while onstage, the TC-Helicon VoiceLive 3 Extreme's revolutionary automation features let you concentrate on your performance, rather than on your effects. Whether you're programming simple drum/bass arrangements, or creating a full band mix, the VL3X remembers all of your effects changes, synchronizing them with your track. You can create harmonies, delays, guitar effects, and just about anything you can think of, and then play them back during your performance with a simple push of a button. And don't worry about running out of storage - the VoiceLive 3 Extreme has enough memory to hold over 100 songs!

Performance recorder sends 24-bit audio directly to a USB flash drive

The TC-Helicon VoiceLive 3 Extreme makes creating 24-bit-quality recordings of your shows a breeze. Along with your backing tracks, the VL3X is able to capture your vocal/guitar performance, complete with effects changes, and send it directly to a USB flash drive. Think of it - your own personal "board mix" conveniently delivered to you at the end of each show, ready to be uploaded to social media or to SoundCloud.

TC Helicon VoiceLive 3 Extreme Features:

  • Powerful, professional voice and guitar processor
  • Crafts intelligent vocal harmonies by sensing your instrument input
  • Loaded with TonePrint guitar FX and amp/speaker emulation by TC Electronic
  • Backing track import with effects automation for killer synchronized performances
  • Performance recorder sends 24-bit audio directly to a USB flash drive
  • Vocoder and talk box built-in
  • Mic pre automatically sets the gain for you
  • Adaptive Tone creates a truly professional, produced sound
  • Global presets let you apply effects to any and all presets
  • 3-phrase looping lets you create and store entire songs on-the-fly
  • 3iC processing boasts dedicated processors for vocals, guitar, and looping respectively
  • Remappable buttons let you customize the user experience

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Tech Specs

  • Processor Type: Multi-FX, Vocal Harmony, Recorder
  • Number of Channels: 1 x Voice, 1 x Guitar
  • Form: Pedal
  • Presets - Factory: 250+ Factory
  • Presets - User: 500 Presets Max (includes 250 factory)
  • Looper: 3 Phrase Looper, 50 Loop Slots
  • Effects: Vocoder, Vocal Harmonies, TonePrint Guitar FX, Amp/Speaker Emulation
  • Analog Inputs: 1 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic), 1 x 1/4'' (Hi-Z), 1 x XLR (monitor), 1 x 1/8'' TRS (aux)
  • Analog Outputs: 1 x 1/4'' (guitar thru), 2 x XLR
  • MIDI I/O: In/Out
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/8"
  • Other I/O: 1 x 1/4" (footswitch), 1 x 1/4" (expression)
  • USB: 1 x USB-A, 1 x USB Mini-B
  • Computer Connectivity: USB
  • Power Source: 12V DC power supply (included)
  • Height: 3''
  • Width: 13.8''
  • Depth: 8.5''
  • Weight: 5 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 000-DEG02-00010

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Do not listen to bad reviews

I'm a pro singer and guitar player. I gig around the world, mostly singing for symphony orchestras. I have been using this pedal for the past 6 years and trust me, there is nothing like it in the market.

This thing has it all, the vocal effects are beautiful and when used well, your voice will always sound produced, unlike regular singers who go straight mic to console, which make them sound raw and amateur, even when adding mixer reverb. People ask me all the time if I' really singing, or rather lipsynching, because it sounds so well.

Apart from the vocal suite, the guitar effects and IR sound very organic. The vocal and guitar engines are independent to each other so you don't share effects between them.

As if that wasn't enough, you can play backing tracks and pre program your effect changes, which make the pedal truly unique. No more worrying about witching effects, you can focus solely on your singing and playing.

My favorite feature is the headphone monitor, which allows me to hear myself and the band with individual volume controls. This thing even has a stereo room mic to let you do that.

Don't listen to the band reviews, they are mostly amateurs and baby boomers who simply don't understand how to operate digital. This is the best vocal pedal in the market by far, and it is pretty much unique in most of its features. It's a Swiss Army knife.
Music background: Professional symphonic rock vocalist for 20+ years
Rated 5/5

MSRP

I've been looking for this processor everywhere I heard great things about it and watched tons of videos on YouTube. Definitely want to invest in one but how is it that everywhere i look MSRP is over $1,200 bucks and Amazon has it for $1,500 how is it Sweetwater selling it for $699 that's odd unless it's not new or refurbish just saying
Music background: vocalist
Rated 5/5

It’s the best….

I had been using a Voicelive 2 for 10 years, first as solo, then in a duo with a bass player. It was mounted on my board with a Ditto X2 Looper & an old Ice Box Chorus. My Mic is a Sennheiser E945. My guitars are a Taylor 816 with an Expression 2 pickup & a Breedlove C25/CRE all run through a Bose L1 Model 2, (upgraded to a Bose L1 Pro 32). Even though I only used a small percentage of its features, it enhanced my shows tremendously. I only used 2-3 settings, & people came up after our gigs & often remarked how well we harmonized. I was pretty pleased with our sound. But after hundreds of shows, my VL2 started malfunctioning from time to time. It was purchased used, so it had to to be 15 years old. When I couldn't find a VL2 replacement, I upgraded to a Voicelive 3 Extreme. I'm glad I did!!! The VL3X does so much more! It's an amazing machine. As a vocal processor, it delivers a clean, crisp sound straight out of the box, but can be customized any way you want with its endless array of options. As a harmonizer, the same holds true. I can't list everything it does here, but you can define any sound you want. In fact, with more than 250 presets, what you want is already there. The biggest surprise is the guitar effects. Getting the right sound from an acoustic guitar from stage has been a lifetime pursuit. The Bose system got me 75% of the way there. The VL3X takes my guitar sound to another level. Needless to say, I love this pedal. And I haven't even touch on the Looper end of things. I have not been this excited about a piece of equipment in years. The downside (if there is one)is the learning curve. You have to read the manual & watch YouTube to unlock all its features. But if you do , I am sure you will be as pleased with it as I am. My thanks to Mike Winebrenner and Sweetwater for getting it to me in record time. They are the best!!
Music background: Musician for 50 years.
Rated 5/5

THE BEST VOCAL PEDAL AVAILABLE

I used a Digitech Voice-live 4 for thirteen years and I loved it. It finally died on me and I set out to fing another vocal pedal. Alas, Digitech no longer made vocal pedals. I tried several other pedals, including all of the boss line. Nothing was working, until I ordered a TC Helicon Voice-Live 3 extreme.

This pedal is absolutely fantastic. The harmonies can be tweaked a thousand ways. The possibilities are endless and the quality of the sound is fantastic. There is a learning curve with this vocal pedal, but the end results are far worth it.

I cannot say enough good things about my sales engineer Aaron Regenold and Sweetwater. They let me try a pedal and when it did not work out, they took it back and sent me the TC Helicon VLX3 TO TRY. Aarons advice on this pedal was right.

The guitar effects aren't the best, but good enough for most situations. The acoustic guitar effects are really pretty good, especially since they have 5 acoustic rez settings, as well as an overall acoustic setting.

Once again, Sweetwater and Aaron regenold saved the day!
Music background: 50+Years playing Several bands through the years
Rated 5/5

TC Helicon Voicelive 3 Extream

I have been using this amazing processor for a few weeks and have already set up a few presets to use during Worship Services. I have downloaded and mixed in some backing tracks and applied automation so I can have smooth flowing music without worrying about foot triggers. The sound is great and I am really pleased with the vocal effects. I play an acoustic guitar and use the global settings so my guitar stays constant as I move from preset to preset. I also play an electric guitar and can easily turn on and off those effects. Over the next few weeks I plan to bring my Keyboard and Electric Drums into the mix.
There is a lot of online support thru Sweetwater, TC-Helicon and the general public.
So far, this has been a great addition to my equipment list. I am planning to start using the VL3 live next month.
Music background: Rocker from the 60's turned Worship Leader in 2000
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