TC-Helicon VoiceTone Correct Vocal Effects Pedal

Auto-chromatic pitch correction. Compression and de-essing effects.

Overall User Ratings (based on 11 ratings)
  • Overall:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted December 16, 2007 by a customer from yahoo.com

"Simple, Amazing, Effective"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I have no plans for anything else at the moment, and no way of knowing when the next GAS attack will hit. I plan to spend a long time learning how to use this product and working on vocal technique at the same time.
Sound
The sound is killer. Let me put it this way: My dry singing is fine in a group but not very good for solo work. But if I run the mic through the Correct, I sound like somebody I could listen to on a gig. My tone sounds more even, thick, and solid. The pitch is spot on. The voice sounds more authoritative. This is not just adding reverb and delay, etc., and it is very hard to describe in words. I really would suggest checking out the TCH site. NOTE: One thing, the Correct is not going to turn your sound from frog-like to prince-like, although it obviously made a big enough difference to me. It cleans up passable or good vocal technique, but the box does not come with a magic wand.
Features
The Correct is intended to be a simple product, and it was a plug and play delight for me. I inserted it between my mic and amp, adjusted the output level, and started singing. The Correct is light, compact, and rugged. It provides auto-pitch correction, adaptive compression, EQ, and de-essing. There is a mic input and dry and wet outputs (all XLR). It is adjustable if you prefer, but you can't load or save programs. You need a separate unit if you want to further process your sound with reverb, delay, distortion, or special effects (e.g., megaphone). TCH sells a companion product for this purpose, but I already have that covered with something else. I forgive the lack of features that I would insist on in other products (programmability and midi or USB connectivity) because the Correct does what I bought it to do so nicely: Improve the sound of my voice, and without any tweaking needed.
Ease of Use
Like falling off a log. Simplicity seems to be part of the design philosophy of this product.
Quality
I haven't had mine for long, but it seems pretty bomb-proof to me and came without any blemishes or anything. It looks pretty tight.
Value
It's really hard for me to compare value because this is a very specialized product but it does one thing superbly: clean the rough edges off of my voice. How much is that worth to you?
Manufacturer Support
I can't really say about support yet. I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt because the manual was okay, and everything else about them seems pretty cool. I haven't needed support yet.
The Wow Factor
I'm not big on sex appeal unless the product is made of wood or if its a horn. I gave the Correct a 10 because it looks like a quality product, it's small, and "tasteful". You could picture it unobtrusively on a band stand in a jazz lounge. Does that turn you on?

Musical Background:

former professional + 40 years active amateur

Musical Style:

jazz, rock, country
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Submitted September 2, 2007 by a customer from yahoo.com

"This purchase is TOTALLY worth the buy if you need vocal assistance."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This is actually the first product that I've heard about with the features it offers, so I really can't compare it to any other voice toner. All I know is that I'm VERY satisfied with this product, and everything thats advertised for it is correct to the T. You can trust what the box and user manuals read. This product has helped me so much with my vocals, that soon I'm sure I wont even need to use it for myself anymore. Not only does it work as a vocal coach, it also makes you feel more confident about your singing, and that's very important. I love the fact that I know I have clear studio quality vocals every time I use it. The only thing I don't like about it, is the fact that I didn't know about it sooner.
Sound
The sound is exactly what's advertised, which is the reason why I was interested in this product. You get a VERY clear live sound with options of how you want it to sound.
Features
This product didn't come with any accessories, but I love the fact that it was easy to just plug in, and get to work on it. If you're not that greatest of a vocalist, I love how it works as a pitch couch for you, without others knowing you're using this option. I also like the fact that you can set your petal to what ever effect or sound you're looking for. This product is like a studio engineer working for you, so there's no need in worrying about mastered vocals.
Ease of Use
Just plug it in. I love how fast the set up is. No need in worrying about if you hooked it up right or not. It's pretty self explanatory. Altering your sound to your personal taste is just a twist of a knob or even a click. It's too easy. It works great with music producing programs, and can be easily used in any home or major recording studio set up.
Quality
It's built pretty strong for what I can tell so far. I've only had this product for a few days, so I hope it will have a nice life expectancy of 12 years or more.
Value
This product is TOTALLY worth it's selling price. If your always out singing or using your home or a major recording studio...you will totally get your money's worth out of use. It makes me want to stay on the mic singing all day lol.
Manufacturer Support
I've never dealt with this company before, so I'm no too sure about customer support. I hope they are as great as their product.
The Wow Factor
this product is very sharp looking. It's small, so it don't take up space at all. I love how it has a metal body.

Musical Background:

Active Musician and Dj

Musical Style:

House and R&B
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Submitted July 21, 2008 by a customer from Hotmail.com

"Good sounding unit, if you can keep it working."

Overall: 2.5 out of 5 stars
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If I can get a better AC adaptor, I'll keep them, but if they continue to not work, I'll toss them and look for something that works all the time. I can get the tone using my Yamaha 01v digital mixer, plus I've a couple Antares units that pitch correct if needed, but the Voice Correct is smaller and faster, when it works.
Sound
This unit makes the voice much clearer in a live situation as long as your PA is good sounding.
Features
I wish these units came with cases to better protect them during transport. I put them in a SKB briefcase, but it'd be better to come with a small protective case made for the units, since they are small.
Ease of Use
This unit is extremly easy to use. You can modify the settings, but little need.
Quality
The unit itself is built study. But, it has an extremly flimsy AC adaptor. I've 2 units and the AC adptors shorted out right away while touring. I've numerous AC adaptors I tour with, both on my musical equipment and my computers. This is the weakest by far! If this had a much better AC adaptor, I'd buy several more Helicaon vocal products.
Value
This item has a reasonable price; however, I'd gladly pay more if they'd include a better AC adaptor so I could use the device more.
Manufacturer Support
When my first adaptor went out, the company rushed another to me for free. The problem is, you must deal with a website, and become a member to write them. Music stores don't carry spare AC adaptors for this unit. For a touring musician who travels the world, this is a huge hassle. The service department is fine, but not useful if you travel and can't have parts sent everywhere. The solution would be either make a much better AC adaptor, or stock stores with replacments for the products.
The Wow Factor
The item does look cool.

Musical Background:

touring music & studio musician. BA in music

Musical Style:

R&B, jazz & pop. Also toured doing techno in China, & played trumpet in orchestra
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Submitted July 5, 2009 by a customer from verizon.net

"SIMPLY AMAZING, WONDERFUL"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This cleans up your tone and pitch beautifully. Used with the Harmony G pedal its awesome. I love them both.
Sound
This is incredible. You will never sing without it again. Its amazing. I am a mediocre vocalist. This puts you right on spot. It makes you pay attention to your tone and pitch. I use it with the Harmony G.
Features
Very well thought out.
Ease of Use
You do not need to be a sound engineer. Its all done for you.
Quality
Well built.
The Wow Factor
Sex? Oh yeah!

Musical Background:

Active Musician

Musical Style:

Blues, rock.
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