VE-22: How do I apply effects to the sound played back on my computer?

By installing the dedicated driver and configuring the audio output settings on your computer, you can apply the VE-22 effects to the sound played back on your computer.

Installing the dedicated driver

1. Go to BOSS - VE-22 | Vocal Performer and download the driver that corresponds to your operating system.
2. Install the driver following the instructions.
3. Press the [MENU] button.
4. Turn the [MEMORY] knob to select the “USB” row.
5. Press the [HARMONY] knob.
6. Use the [HARMONY] knob to set MODE to "VENDOR".
7. Connect the VE-22 to your computer using a USB cable that supports data transmission.

Audio output settings on your computer

Windows:

1. Open the Playback tab in the Sound settings.
2. Select "INPUT - VE-22" and click [Set Default]. 
   When playing back audio on a DAW that supports multiple outputs, set the VE-22 as the output device and select "INPUT + INPUT" or "3, 4" for the track output. Note that the presentation of the setting values may vary depending on the DAW.

Mac:

1. Import the audio file you want to play back into a DAW that supports multiple outputs.
2. Set the output channel of the playback track to "3, 4" of the VE-22. 
   Note that the presentation of the setting values may vary depending on the DAW.