Hotone VE-300 Voclas

The VOCLAS: a processing hub for vocals and guitar

The Hotone VE-300 VOCLAS brings together functions usually spread across several devices: microphone preamplification, vocal processing, harmonization and guitar effects. Its approach makes it possible to build a performance around a single pedalboard, while keeping separate processing for vocals and instrument.

Rather than being limited to a vocal effect, it covers everything from subtle corrections to electronic transformations. The built-in looper and external control connections make it a central hub for preparing arrangements and recalling them on stage.

For singers and singer-guitarists, from practice to the stage

The VOCLAS is designed for singers who want to control their sound and singer-guitarists who want to manage both sources from the floor. Presets make initial setup easy, while the harmonization, EQ and routing parameters allow you to fine-tune a more elaborate configuration.

In pop, folk or rock, harmonies and atmospheres can add depth to a chorus without bringing in additional backing singers. For electronic genres and experimental creations, the vocoder, talkbox and vocal transformations open up other possibilities. The looper also lets you layer vocals and instrument to develop a solo arrangement.

On stage, the Songlist function helps you find the presets associated with each song. At home or in the studio, the USB audio interface lets you integrate the pedalboard into a recording setup, while the auxiliary input and Bluetooth playback are useful for accompanying practice sessions.

Controllable harmonies and an interface designed for performance

The processing is built around a low-latency chain that includes nine vocal modules and a guitar amplifier simulation module. The color touchscreen uses a mixer-style top layout to access the settings. The display alongside the footswitches helps identify the controls while playing.

Each harmony voice has independent settings, including pitch rules and panning. Harmonies can follow chords played on the guitar or be controlled via MIDI, from a keyboard or through programmed sequences. This allows you to adapt their behavior to your playing style and the structure of the song.

The microphone preamp provides up to 62 dB of gain and 48 V phantom power for compatible microphones. The routing lets you freely assign the vocal and instrument channels to the outputs according to the needs of the mix. An EXP/CTRL input and MIDI connections extend control with pedals or external devices.

The sound

The VOCLAS can remain discreet or become a central element of the arrangement. The AT-Tune algorithms offer natural pitch correction as well as electronic-sounding pitch transformations. The de-esser reduces sibilance, noise reduction limits unwanted sounds, and the various EQs let you adjust the vocal presence and balance.

Vocal widening adds density, while delays and reverbs place the vocals in an ambience that can range from intimate to expansive. Wah, Tremolo and auto filter add movement. The Robot and Monster effects, vocoder, talkbox and instrument emulations, meanwhile, can take the sound far beyond the natural timbre.

On the guitar side, the simulations cover clean, overdriven and acoustic sounds. This dedicated chain lets you shape the accompaniment without applying the same processing to the vocals, then combine both sources into a cohesive performance.

Technical specifications

Effects	Wah, Tremolo, Reverb, Delay, Octaver / Harmony, Multi-effects, Looper / Sampler, EQ, Talk Box, Modeling Processor, Envelope / Auto-wah, Pitch Shifter, Amp Simulator	Type	sector
Technology	Digital	Use	guitar
Format	Pedalboard

Brand	Hotone	Microphone input	1 mono XLR
Model	VE-300 VOCLAS	Instrument input	1 6.35 mm TS mono jack
Effects architecture	12 modules and more, including 9 modules dedicated to vocals and an amplifier simulation module for guitar	Auxiliary input	1 3.5 mm TRS stereo mini-jack
Processing chain	low latency	Main outputs	2 balanced XLR
Factory presets	100	Instrument THRU output	1 6.35 mm TS mono jack
Preset organization	Songlist function by song	Headphone output	1 3.5 mm TRS stereo mini-jack
EAN code	6959473916018	USB port	USB-C
Pitch correction	AT-Tune algorithms, natural correction and electronic pitch shifting	EXP/CTRL input	1 6.35 mm TRS jack
Harmonization	up to 3 simultaneous voices added to the lead vocal, for 4 voices in total	MIDI connectivity	MIDI IN and MIDI OUT/THRU on 5-pin connectors
Harmony parameters	pitch rules, panning and other independent settings for each voice	Microphone input impedance	2 kOhm
Harmony tracking	guitar chords, MIDI programming or MIDI keyboard	Instrument input impedance	1 MOhm
Corrective processing	de-esser and noise reduction	Auxiliary input impedance	20 kOhm
Equalization	multiple algorithms, presets and detailed settings	Balanced output impedance	1 kOhm
Vocal widening	density and expressiveness processing	Headphone output impedance	47 Ohm
Electronic effects	vocoder and talkbox	Analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion	32-bit / 192 kHz
Vocal transformation	Robot, Monster and instrument emulations from the voice	Maximum microphone preamp gain	+62 dB
Modulation and filter effects	wah, Tremolo and auto filter	Microphone phantom power	48 V
Ambient effects	multiple delay and reverb algorithms	DSP processing	32-bit
Guitar chain	simulations of clean and overdriven amplifiers and acoustic guitar	Signal-to-noise ratio	108 dB
Looper	stereo, 90 seconds, vocal and instrument loops	Dynamic range	110 dB
Screen	color touchscreen	Maximum input level	+11 dBu
Settings display	mixing top-style interface	Frequency response	20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a variation of plus or minus 0.5 dB
Foot control display	display associated with the footswitches	Dimensions (L x W x H)	209.2 x 154.9 x 59 mm
Compatible external controllers	footswitches, expression pedals and MIDI devices	Weight	1,095.2 g
Output routing	freely assignable vocal and instrument channels	Power supply	not included
Wireless playback	Bluetooth audio	Power supply voltage	9 to 18 V DC
Application	dedicated mobile application	Required current	1,500 mA, or 1.5 A
USB audio	integrated audio interface	Polarity	center-negative