Description
PRELOVED BOSS HR-2 Harmonist
Preloved BOSS pedal. Please contact us for more information about this particular pedal's cosmetic condition and included accessories.
The BOSS HR-2 Harmonist is a cult favourite from the 1990s — and a clever piece of pedal history. Released in 1994, it was BOSS's first dedicated harmony stompbox, giving guitarists the ability to add one or two intelligent harmony voices to a single-note melody without a rack-mounted processor.
Whether you're chasing soaring twin-guitar lead lines, harmonised melodies or shimmering detuned textures, the HR-2 puts a surprising amount of creative control under your foot.
Two Independent Harmony Voices
Unlike a basic pitch shifter that simply moves every note by a fixed interval, the HR-2 uses your chosen KEY to generate musically appropriate harmonies as you play single-note lines. The two voices can be set and balanced independently, giving you everything from subtle reinforcement to rich, layered three-part guitar lines when the original note is included.
Classic Rock Harmonies Without Another Guitarist
Each voice can be assigned intervals including thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths and octaves above or below your original pitch. Set one voice for an expressive lead harmony or bring both in for fuller melodic arrangements — particularly useful for classic rock, melodic metal and instrumental guitar.
Detune for Width and Movement
The HR-2 isn't limited to obvious harmonies. Its detune settings create gently offset pitches that thicken your original signal and produce a shimmering, chorus-like effect. It's a great option for players who enjoy experimenting with pitch-based sounds.
Independent Levels and Useful Connections
The E. LEVEL A and B controls let you mix each generated voice into your dry guitar sound. Two output jacks support flexible routing, while the dedicated DETECTOR IN allows a separate signal to be used for pitch detection — a thoughtful feature for more elaborate rigs.
A Discontinued BOSS Classic
Produced during the 1990s, the HR-2 is an interesting piece of BOSS history. The company's later pitch effects built on ideas explored here, but the dedicated twin-voice layout makes the HR-2 distinctive in its own right.
Key Features & Specifications
- Model: BOSS HR-2 Harmonist
- Effect Type: Intelligent harmony / pitch-shifting pedal
- Era: Original 1990s model, introduced in 1994 and discontinued in 1999
- Harmony Voices: Two independently selectable and adjustable voices
- Interval Options: Thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths and octaves above or below, plus detune
- Key Control: Selects the musical key for intelligent harmony generation
- Controls: E. LEVEL A, E. LEVEL B, VOICE A, VOICE B and KEY
- Connections: INPUT, OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B and DETECTOR IN
- Conversion: 16-bit A/D and D/A
- Sampling Frequency: 32kHz
- Input Impedance: 1MΩ
- Power: 9V battery or BOSS PSA-series 9V DC adaptor
- Current Draw: Approximately 75mA
Who Is It For?
Players who want to recreate classic twin-guitar leads, build fuller melodic parts or explore creative pitch effects. It's also an appealing choice for BOSS collectors and musicians who appreciate the character and history of discontinued 1990s pedals.
Our Take
The HR-2 is one of those older BOSS pedals that still makes us smile. Two harmony voices, independent levels and detune sounds make it genuinely fun to experiment with. It's a specialist effect rather than an always-on stompbox, but for the right player that is exactly the attraction.
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