Auctions, roland ebay amazon reverb support matrixsynth. Its always the same, the companys demos usually suck. The vp 330 is one of the best vocoder synths ever and although there are many other types of vocoders, none sound as good as this. Behringer today announced that its vc340 vocoder plus an updated clone of the classic roland vp330 keyboard is now in preproduction. Comparison between vp 770 and vp 550 gospel setting by panamacanal sat mar 05, 2011 2. Features, connections, string ensemble, pitch shift, human voice, vocoder, how the vocoder works, how to use the vocoder, specifications, optional accessories. Roland took a chance in reissuing such a niche instrument, but unless im mistaken, its going to be hit. Nov 29, 2017 as a whole, the vp03s vintagesounding strings and choir are lush, while the vocoder really stands the test of time and will quickly find new converts.
Rolands vp550 is the sequel to the classic vp330, introduced in 1979 and a legend not only for its vocoding skills but also for its. Parameter value setting explanation portamento switch c1 offon creates a smooth change in pitch between one key and the next key played. Roland vp550 vp550 vocal ensemble keyboard vocoder new. Nov 30, 2006 for musicians who cant accommodate a choir or group of background singers for their gigs or recording sessions, roland proudly presents the vp 550 vocal designer keyboard. Manual roland has made manuals for most of their products available as free pdf downloads. The vp 03 boutique is a miniature version of the vp 330 vocoder plus, one of the most popular vocoders ever made. The rsp 550 functions as a true vocoder, complete with eight frequency bands to adjust the volumes of each individual frequency range. The roland vp 330 vocoder plus is also musically immortalized on celluloid thanks to greek synth wizard vangelis memorable earlyeighties electronic scores to the oscarwinning chariots of fire and ridley scotts scifi film. It literally lets you create a virtual choir, solo or background vocal track using your own voice. Ideal for musicians who cant afford or accommodate a choir or group of background singers, the vp550 vocal designer keyboard uses roland s breakthrough vocalmodeling technology to create highquality, interactive vocal sounds. Page 57 you can use your midi sequencer to record the keyboard performance data from the vp550, and record your vocal via the mic as you listen to the. Provides an overview of key features, functions and operational tips. Expressive, interactive backing vocals in real time.
Demo of the roland vp 550 vocal ensemble synth, truly amazing. Play the desired harmony notes on the keyboard, and sing. Page 57 you can use your midi sequencer to record the keyboard performance data from the vp 550, and record your vocal via the mic as you listen to the. Roland clan forums view forum vp550, vp770 and vp7. View and download roland vp550 owners manual online. Roland vp550 vocal designer keyboard guitar center. It was used by many artists, perhaps most notably by vangelis for the blade runner soundtrack, and is known as one of the most popular vocoders ever made it was a 10band vocoder, which is limited by todays standards, but gives it. Analog pro audio synthesizers with vocoder, roland, roland. The interface is simple to use and understand, you can almost understand the whole board just by looking at the interface. Ideal for musicians who cant afford or accommodate a choir or group of background singers, the vp 550 vocal designer keyboard uses roland s breakthrough vocalmodeling technology to create highquality, interactive vocal sounds. With the latest technology onboard, the vp 770 allows a single musician to create realistic backing parts that range from futuristic electronic vocal textures. Roland vocoder plus vp330 owners manual pdf download. The original roland vp 330 vocoder plus was used notably by vangelis on his soundtracks for blade runner and other movies. Much more than a traditional vocoder or harmonizing effect, the vp 550 can easily deliver spectacular classical choirs, soulful gospel choirs, pop and jazz voices, male and female ensembles, vintage vocoder, and lush stringvocal hybrids.
Vocoders can create robotic sounds as well as other interesting effects. Roland vp550 manuals manuals and user guides for roland vp 550. Analog pro audio synthesizers with vocoder, roland. Gearwire got a good look at the vp 550 at summer namm 2007 in austin, texas, and from all appearances, the keyboard was built with vocals and. By vocalizing into a connected mic as you play, its easy to transform your tone with electronic voices, classic talk box sounds, and tons of allnew colors that are perfect for modern. Ableton live vocoder effect builtin since version 8.
Continuing the trend of launching remakes of their own vintage instruments, roland released the vp 550 in 2006, and three years later the vp 770, to keep the spirit of its 30 yearold predecessor, the legendary vp 330 vocoder keyboard alive and well the original vp 330 can be considered a sing and play vocoder, where the user doesnt need to have a deep knowledge of vocoders or. View online or download roland vocoder plus vp 330 service notes. Panel descriptions, important notes, outline of the vp 70 pitch shifting function, voicemidi function, performance controls connections, powerup, initialization, patch selection, adjusting the input level, patch playing and editing adding chorus effects, harmonizing, using as a vocoder, sending only direct sounds. Whether you need a basic harmony or perhaps a vintage vocoder sound, the vp 7 can deliver the interactive, expressive. The roland vp 03 vocoder 2016 is the digital clone of the roland vp 330 vocoder plus from the year 1979 acb synthesis virtual analog synthesis like the airaboutique series polyphony. It produces all the sounds i always tried to emulate without hassle straight out of the box. While holding down the memory button, specify the value by using the c1c2 ribbon controller. Roland vp550 manuals manuals and user guides for roland vp550. Connecting a synthesizer via midi heres how you can use the vp550s keyboard to play an external midiconnected synthesizer, for example to layer a piano with the vp550s vocal sounds. The roland junods88 88key synthesizer delivers all of the benefits of its predecessor, along with realistic hammeraction keys, improved pianos, additional organs, waveform expansion capability, phrase pads, new vocal effects, and more.
Stay up to date with roland news, artists, promotions, events, and more. Recordings featuring the roland vp 330 vocoder plus mk1 or mk2. Obviously the mic is using the external audio in so theres no way to use another keyboard as the carrier, so, yes you have to use the fa06s keyboard. Much more than a traditional vocoder or harmonizer, the vp550 uses rolands breakthrough vocalmodeling technology to bring the highestquality, interactive. This channel provides information of the roland s best quality electronic musical instruments. Roland vp70 1987 voice processor early midi digital harmonizer. Feb 21, 2018 recordings featuring the roland vp 330 vocoder plus mk1 or mk2. Essentially, it is a vocoder that employs virtual modelling techniques developed for the vc2 vocal designer card that forms part of roland s vsynth, vsynth xt and varios systems. The roland vp 330 is considered to be a very desirable vocoder, but weve sampled its synthesizer section for its nice voice and string sounds. Part of the roland boutique series, the vp 03 brings together the worlds of synthesized sound and the human voice, using the latest acb technology to accurately emulate the sound that made the original so influential. Roland vp550 vocal designer keyboard audio masterclass. Roland vp550 vocal designer keyboard musicians friend. View and download roland vocoder plus vp 330 owners manual online. Here is an excerpt from roland s infosheet from 1979.
Roland vp 330 vocoder plus vst b11f97ec8e nokia x3 00 mobile flash player free download and file format. Sep 30, 2016 possibly the most surprising of the new roland boutique synths, the vp 03 is based on the classic vp 330 vocoder but adds in a whole host of extra features including its own gooseneck. The roland vp330 vocoder plus is also musically immortalized on celluloid thanks to greek synth wizard vangelis memorable earlyeighties electronic scores to the oscarwinning chariots of fire and ridley scotts scifi film noir classic, bladerunner, both. Whether you need a basic harmony or perhaps a vintage vocoder sound, the vp 7 can deliver the interactive, expressive vocal backing you need.
Version there is no vst version of vp70, however plenty of harmonizers and vocoders. Today, the vp 550 s successor has arrived, broadening the scope of the vocal keyboardist. A choral simulator synth which supports to the singer by generating realistic hiquality backing vocals. Roland boutique series vp03 vocoder plus synthesizer module. Roland vp 330 550 770 vocoder v1 v2 synthesizer refrigerator magnet. And, like the vp 330, the vp 550 s talents are split into distinct sections, the overall presence of the machine coming from skilful use of its multiple tone generators. Ive bought the vp 03 mainlypurely as a vocoder and thought thatll do, sounds cool, but in the hands of a seasoned vocoder user it seems far better than i even previously thought as well, ive been working too much to use mine btw only. Jan 16, 2017 the vp 03 is a great vocoder with some nice 70sesque strings and human voice sounds, plus a handy sequencer.
Much more than a traditional vocoder or harmonizer, the vp 550 uses roland s breakthrough vocalmodeling technology to bring the highestquality, interactive vocal sounds to a dedicated. Much more than a traditional vocoder or harmonizer, the vp 550 uses roland s breakthrough vocalmodeling technology to bring the highestquality, interactive vocal sounds to. Built around a versatile voice step sequencer, the roland vp 03 vocoder plus synthesizer places 16 steps with six notes apiece, chord memory, and dual ribbon strips at your fingertips for compact vocoding with an armada of functionality. Roland s vp 550 is the sequel to the classic vp 330, introduced in 1979 and a legend not only for its vocoding skills but also for its mellotronlike strings and choir. It always takes a user with some talent to show how good a product is.
It was a 10band vocoder, which is limited by todays standards, but gives it a classic sound. Much more than a traditional vocoder or harmonizer, the vp550 uses roland s breakthrough vocalmodeling technology to bring the highestquality, interactive vocal. Ultimate expression the roland vp 7 lets you create virtual vocals with spoken or sung phrases from your own voice. Roland s vp 550 introduced the world to a new category of musician the vocal keyboardist. Matrixsynth is supported by affiliate links that use cookies to track clickthroughs and sales. The string section produces orchestral string sounds that are silky and warm feeling, and most importantly, consistent throughout the entire length of the keyboard. Connecting a synthesizer via midi heres how you can use the vp 550 s keyboard to play an external midiconnected synthesizer, for example to layer a piano with the vp 550 s vocal sounds. Gearwire got a good look at the vp550 at summer namm 2007 in austin, texas, and from all appearances, the keyboard was built with vocals. Jun 19, 2010 the roland vp 550 might be right up your alley. Kickstart your next project with samples from vocoder vocals by prime loops.
Panel descriptions, important notes, outline of the vp 70 pitch shifting function, voicemidi function, performance controls connections, powerup, initialization, patch selection, adjusting the input level, patch playing and editing adding chorus effects, harmonizing, using as a vocoder, sending only direct sounds, controlling midi sound modules. Roland vocoder plus vp 330 excellent working condition, serviced and calibrated. The roland vp 550 is a vocal and ensemble keyboard that can be considered a vintage synth. The vp 03 is a miniature version of the vp 330 vocoder plus, one of the most popular vocoders ever made. For musicians who cant accommodate a choir or group of background singers for their gigs or recording sessions, roland proudly presents the vp 550 vocal designer keyboard. For musicians who cant accommodate a choir or group of background singers for their gigs or recording sessions, roland proudly presents the vp550 vocal designer keyboard. Much more than a traditional vocoder or harmonizer, the vp 550 uses roland s breakthrough vocalmodeling technology to bring the highestquality, interactive vocal sounds to a dedicated instrument. View and download roland vp550 important safety instructions online. Inject a dose of robot voice charm into your next recording without the hassle and expense of a separate vocoder. Virtual modelling, according to roland, is the key to significantly more realistic vocal timbres and greater clarity of diction than were previously possible. The vp03 is an absolute musthave for both vocoder users and synth nerds.
Much more than a traditional vocoder or harmonizer, the vp 550 uses roland s breakthrough vocalmodeling technology to bring the highestquality, interactive vocal. Roland vp330 550 770 vocoder v1 v2 synthesizer refrigerator. We have 4 roland vp550 manuals available for free pdf download. Nov 21, 2007 roland s vp 550 is the sequel to the classic vp 330, introduced in 1979 and a legend not only for its vocoding skills but also for its mellotronlike strings and choir.
It was used by many artists, perhaps most notably by vangelis for the blade runner soundtrack, and is known as one of the most popular vocoders ever made. Details about roland vp 330 550 770 vocoder v1 v2 synthesizer refrigerator magnet. To the right theres the xlr socket for the included gooseneck mic and this also supplies phantom power roland calls it plug in power. I gave in and just bought a roland vp 550 recently after years of trying different vocoders and it just works. Ive bought the vp 03 mainlypurely as a vocoder and thought thatll do, sounds cool, but in the hands of a seasoned vocoder user it seems far better than i even previously thought as well, ive been working too much to use mine btw only used it once when i. This time, rather than connecting my clavia nord modular g1, which is used as the sound source, directly to the roland rsp550, i connected it to my rme fireface 800 which i then use to route the signal both clavia nord modular g1 and microphone into the roland rsp550, so that i can use the vocoder effect as well as regular effects. Much more than a traditional vocoder or harmonizing effect, the vp 550 can easily deliver spectacular classical.
The vp 03 boutique brings together the worlds of synthesized sound and the human voice, using the latest acb technology to. The vocoder uses the internal fa06s sound engine as the carrier signal dont forget you can change the carrier preset to something with more harmonics. Svc350 the roland svc350 pictured just above is a similar rackmount version of the vp 330 with a modernized look and graphic eq section. Behringer vc340 vocoder plus now in preproduction with sub. You connect an audio source to one of the inputs on the vocoder the left input of the rsp 550. And, for classic robotvoice effects, the vocoder button lets you instantly sound like a vintage vocoder. Owners manual, important safety instructions, supplementary manual.
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