TC-Helicon VoiceTone E1

The TC-Helicon VoiceTone E1 is a single-button stompbox for vocal delay and echo, voiced specifically for the human voice. TC-Helicon describes it as the simplest way to add a studio-grade vocal delay to a live rig¹. The two newest effects in the line inherit algorithms from the award-winning VoiceLive 2².

What it does

The E1 belongs to TC-Helicon's VoiceTone Single line of compact vocal pedals. As a single-stomp delay and echo pedal, it sits at the simple end of the company's vocal range, alongside siblings such as the VoiceTone H1 and VoiceTone X1 announced at the same time¹. For a singer who wants one echo sound and no menu diving, the whole pedal is operated from one footswitch and two knobs.

The algorithms inside come from a familiar place. MusicRadar's report on the launch quotes TC-Helicon saying the newest effects in the line "inherit algorithms from the award-winning VoiceLive 2"², the company's flagship vocal processor of the time.

Controls and operation

The E1 keeps its control set small:

• Footswitch: doubles as a tap-tempo input, so the delay locks to song tempo in seconds, and turns the effect on and off¹²
• Feedback and Analog controls: tune the selected echo style²
• Style selection: Slapback, Echo, Tap Echo and FX styles can easily be selected²

The four styles cover the common vocal echo needs, from a short slapback to a longer repeat set by tapping. TC-Helicon's product page sums up the intent: "The E1 is the simplest way to add a studio-grade vocal delay to your live rig"¹.

Where it came from

The VoiceTone E1 belongs to TC-Helicon's VoiceTone Single line of vocal effects pedals, and sits alongside the H1 and X1 as part of the line's expansion². The two newest effects in the line inherit algorithms from the award-winning VoiceLive 2, TC-Helicon's flagship vocal processor².

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