Hotone Voclas Vocal Effects Processor

Hotone Voclas – Vocal Multi-Effects Processor for Vocals and Guitar

The Hotone Voclas is a versatile vocal multi-effects processor for singers, singer-songwriters and musicians who want to process vocals and guitar in one compact unit. With intelligent pitch correction, multi-voice harmonies, nine vocal effect modules and a separate guitar effects chain, the Voclas offers extensive possibilities for live performances, rehearsals and studio recordings. An integrated 90-second stereo looper, a color touchscreen and three footswitches provide flexible, direct control during the performance.

Key Features at a Glance

• Analog microphone preamp with up to 62 dB gain and 48 V phantom power
• AI-powered, low-latency pitch correction – subtle or as an electronic effect
• Up to three additional harmony voices with four harmony modes
• Morph module with vocoder, talkbox, robot voices and instrument simulations
• Nine vocal effect modules: EQ, Compressor, Morph, Harmony, Boost, Double, FX, Delay and Reverb
• Separate guitar effects chain with clean amp, overdrive amp and acoustic guitar simulations
• 90-second stereo looper with overdub function
• Color touchscreen, three footswitches, SNAP function and Talk mode
• USB-C audio interface, Bluetooth audio, MIDI IN and OUT/THRU

Vocal Processing with AI-Powered Pitch Correction

At the heart of the unit is high-quality vocal processing with an analog microphone preamp providing up to 62 dB of gain and 48 V phantom power. A de-esser, automatic feedback suppression and a natural-sounding noise gate ensure a controlled signal foundation. Hotone's AI-powered signal processing enables low-latency pitch correction that can be used both for subtle intonation improvements and for striking electronic vocal effects.

Harmony Function for Four-Part Arrangements

The integrated harmony function generates up to three additional harmony voices simultaneously. Harmonies can be programmed individually, controlled by played guitar chords, influenced via MIDI or generated automatically by AI – in the Manual, Guitar Recognition, MIDI Recognition and AI Automatic Harmony modes. Each harmony voice offers its own settings for pitch rules and stereo position, turning a single vocal into complex four-part arrangements.

Morph Module: Vocoder, Talkbox and Voice Transformation

For creative sound experiments, the extensive Morph module is on board. In addition to classic vocoder and talkbox effects, it transforms the voice into synthetic sounds, robot voices or instrument-like tones. Real-time MIDI control lets you set the pitch of your voice with a connected keyboard. Further algorithms simulate saxophone, trumpet, flute and overtone singing, among others. Modulation effects, saturation, auto-filter and stutter effects expand the creative range.

Guitar Effects, Looper and Presets

Alongside vocal processing, the Hotone Voclas features an independent guitar effects chain with clean amp, overdrive amp and acoustic guitar simulations. Vocals and guitar can be processed independently and routed flexibly to the outputs; a reverb bus allows shared reverb processing of both signals. The stereo looper with 90 seconds of recording time lets you record and layer vocal and instrument parts. With 100 factory presets and a songlist function, different sounds can be prepared for gigs and recalled quickly.

Control via Touchscreen, Footswitches and App

Operation is handled via a clear color touchscreen with a mixer-style user interface and three footswitches with corresponding indicators. Effects and presets can be switched directly while playing. The SNAP function enables quick scene changes, while Talk mode makes it easier to address the audience between songs. A real-time graphical display of vocal pitch helps you monitor your intonation. Settings can be edited conveniently on a mobile device via the Voclas app. Via USB-C, the Voclas also works as an audio interface for recording with computers and compatible mobile devices.

Specifications – Hotone Voclas

• Type: Vocal multi-effects processor with separate guitar effects chain
• Vocal effect modules: EQ, Compressor, Morph, Harmony, Boost, Double, FX, Delay, Reverb
• Harmony: Up to 3 harmony voices; Manual, Guitar Recognition, MIDI Recognition, AI Automatic Harmony modes
• Microphone preamp: Analog, up to 62 dB gain, 48 V phantom power
• Signal processing: De-esser, automatic feedback suppression, Natural Gate
• Guitar effects: Clean amp, overdrive amp and acoustic guitar simulations
• Looper: 90 seconds, stereo, with overdub
• Presets: 100 factory presets, songlist function
• Control: Color touchscreen, 3 footswitches with indicators, SNAP function, Talk mode, Voclas app
• Microphone input: 1 x XLR, mono
• Instrument input: 1 x 6.35 mm jack (TS), mono
• Aux input: 1 x 3.5 mm stereo jack (TRS)
• Main outputs: 2 x balanced XLR
• Instrument thru output: 1 x 6.35 mm jack (TS), mono
• Headphone output: 1 x 3.5 mm stereo jack (TRS)
• USB: USB-C, audio interface with OTG support
• Expression pedal / external control: 1 x 6.35 mm jack (TRS)
• MIDI: 5-pin MIDI IN and MIDI OUT/THRU
• Bluetooth: Audio playback
• Input impedance: Microphone 2 kOhm, instrument 1 MOhm, aux 20 kOhm
• Output impedance: Balanced outputs 1 kOhm, headphones 47 Ohm
• A/D and D/A conversion: 32-bit / 192 kHz
• DSP: 32-bit
• Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR): 108 dB
• Dynamic range (DNR): 110 dB
• Maximum input level: +11 dBu
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
• Power supply: 9 V DC / 1.4 A or 18 V DC / 0.7 A, center negative
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 209.2 x 154.9 x 59 mm
• Weight: approx. 1.1 kg
• Color: Black