What is the biggest wish of a vocalist? To be able to produce sound that excites the audience. VoiceLive 2 is a vocal processor that has caused a vocal revolution.
It helps you improve the sound output of your musical instrument and gives it a much better feel. It responds seamlessly to whatever musical instrument you choose to play. Even if you are not playing any instrument, VoiceLive 2 produces amazing vocal harmonies.
However, users have encountered many issues when they use this device. One of the most common problems that they have come across is that the harmonies stop working on VoiceLive 2.
If you are one of those unfortunate vocalists who is facing a similar issue then this article is for you.
Fixing VoiceLive 2 Harmonie Not Working
1. Device Not Changing Harmonies
If you are unable to change harmonies on your VoiceLive 2 then there are a number of things that you can try to solve the issue.
The first thing that you need to do is to turn up the volume on your musical instrument. If you are using a guitar then you need to take a look at the guitar cable to see if it is properly connected. You may also connect this cable to the amp directly.
Another thing that you need to ascertain is that you should play chords which include a root note along with a major or minor third. Just for the sake of making things work, you might have to omit any special effects between your VoiceLive 2 and guitar.
You may also opt for the NaturalPlay parameter in your VoiceLive 2’s Harmony edit options. You can alter the settings in this menu and set it to Auto or Guitar.
Make sure that your guitar is connected to the right port. It should be connected to Guitar IN. If it is connected to Guitar THRU, it will not work.
2. Not Getting Any Sound Out Of VoiceLive 2
The first and foremost thing to check in this case is whether the power cable and adaptor are properly connected or not. Also check if the power switch is working properly and is turned on.
Take a look at the display meter too. Perform a singing check to confirm the working condition of the microphone and the cable.
3. Unable To Hear Harmony Voices
If you are unable to hear any Harmony voice then it is possible that you may have accidentally turned out the harmony effect. Take a look at the harmony footswitch to turn it on again.
While you are on the home screen, turn the knobs for the top-level mix. Make sure that the voice level is at its maximum.
4. Distorted Sound
If a device that is supposed to enhance vocals, gives out a distorted sound then it really is a cause for worry. You should check out what the reason is for this issue and clear it out before it affects your performance.
There can be many reasons for this distortion but the most common one is the Reverb Switch.
Set up your mic again once you are done with the check. If the clip indicator does not blink even though you have set up the mic again, then you should turn down the output settings or reduce the input levels.
5. Harmony Voice Is Out Of Tune
You need to ensure that the tuning settings of the musical instruments that you are using are set to the default setting. This is usually set at A=440. You can alter the default tuning from the I/O option in the SETUP MENU.
If the harmony voice is out of tune, the entire device stops serving its purpose. You need to change the required settings to default quickly so that it does not affect your performance.
6. Keyboard Unable To Change Harmonies
When you are playing with your MIDI device, you need to check if the MIDI light is on or not. There are some steps that you need to follow in order to set up the MIDI channel.
The USB CONTROL option in MIDI settings should be off. Then detach the USB cable. If the MIDI light turns on after these steps, check whether a jack is inserted in the GUITAR IN port.
7. Try Resetting
Resetting can fix most minor and common issues with a device. A lot of issues occur because of recent changes in the settings. When a user tampers with one mode or setting, it can cause problems with other things. When you reset, all recent changes are restored to their original form.
To reset your VoiceLive 2 device you must simultaneously press the power button and the Pitch, Tone and Guitar FX buttons. Remember that this step will delete all the presets made by the user and will restore everything to factory settings.
8. Update The Device Software
Updating the software can also correct most issues. If you are finding it difficult to update the software then you need to follow these steps in order to update properly.
Make sure that the USB CONTROL is on. If it is off then VoiceSupport will be unable to connect to your device. Once it is switched on then you can update the software.
The Bottom Line:
VoiceLive 2 is a great investment if you are a vocalist and it would be quite annoying if the device malfunctions right when you need it for a performance.
This article is your best bet in a tricky situation with your device for quick ways to troubleshoot minor issues.