When i heard roland was doing a boutique makeover of the legendary vp330 vocoder plus, my heart began racing. Its always the same, the companys demos usually suck. The vp03 is a miniature version of the vp330 vocoder plus, one of the most popular vocoders ever made. Bajaao is the aurthorized and official distributors of roland. I really like this effect processor and wanted to do an updated video on it for our website. Ableton live vocoder effect builtin since version 8.
Seamlessly blending a vocoder, realistic vocal backing, a good set of ensemble sounds and a foolproof interface, the vp550 has confirmed roland as a key vocal keyboard technology player. To the right theres the xlr socket for the included gooseneck mic and this also supplies phantom power roland calls it plug in power. Well this little baby would be fine if the ingeneers would make a software version for the tyros 3. Possibly the most surprising of the new roland boutique synths, the vp03 is based on the classic vp330 vocoder but adds in a whole host of extra features including its own gooseneck. System stations were built around the globe, allowing world leaders to communicate securely over great distances, but ultimately the system was impractical, requiring a huge room to house it while, with a huge sense of irony, the emitted decoded voice sounded metallic and. The original vp330 can be considered a sing and play vocoder, where the user doesnt need. High quality and great sounding vocoder with highly realistic vocal designer backing. Roland pro audio synthesizers with vocoder for sale ebay. Continuing the trend of launching remakes of their own vintage instruments, roland released the vp550 in 2006, and three years later the vp770, to keep the spirit of its 30 yearold predecessor, the legendary vp330 vocoder keyboard alive and well the original vp330 can be considered a sing and play vocoder, where the user doesnt need to have a deep knowledge of vocoders or synthesis. Much more than a traditional vocoder or harmonizing effect, the vp550 can easily deliver spectacular classical. Roland has made some of the worlds greatest synthesizers, but the past several years they have lost their way. 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.
Its also designed with ensemble voices, which is certainly makes it more versitile, but. On the 9th of september 2016, roland added 3 more devices to the boutique line of products. Basically, the vp7 is intended as an intelligent vocal harmonizer. With the patent for the vocoder granted in 1939, one of the pinnacles of this technology was the system codenamed sigsaly. The vp330 is one of the best vocoder synths ever and although there are many other types of vocoders, none sound as good as this. Analog pro audio synthesizers with vocoder, roland, roland analog pro audio synthesizers. Used only in a private studio and under strict temperaturecontrolled conditions, the roland vp770 vocoder and ensemble keyboard is perfect for recreating gospel and choir textures, can autotune incoming vocals through a standard microphone and can create autoharmonies on demand. Roland vp770 vocal designer keyboard nearly new vp770 allows a single musician to create realistic backing parts that range from futuristic electronic vocal textures to incredible emulations of largescale gospel choirs and beyond. Free shipping, 14 day moneyback guarantee and 1 year warranty on all keyboards and pianos.
C this article has been rated as cclass on the projects quality scale. With the latest technology onboard, the vp770 allows a single. Details about roland vp330 550 770 vocoder v1 v2 synthesizer refrigerator magnet. 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 synthesis. Arboretum systems ionizer arturia vocoder crysonic crycoder cylonix eiosis els vocoder fruity vocoder opcode fusion vocode native instruments vokator. Vocoder demo with the vp 770 by axxim sat mar 05, 2011 9. Roland vp550 vocal designer keyboard guitar center. Vocoder is within the scope of wikiproject robotics, which aims to build a comprehensive and detailed guide to robotics on wikipedia. While holding down the memory button, specify the value by using the c1c2 ribbon controller. I has many, many more features and is a musthave if you plan on using any kind of vocoded voice. Market copying of information is allowed only with the direct link to the synth. Roland vp770 49 key vocal and ensemble keyboard synthesizer.
Roland vp330 vocoder plus recreated in software gstorm plugins has released vsp330 version 2. It also includes a gooseneck xlr microphone, and can be paired with the. Input effects include a 3band equalizer, compressor, and noise suppressor. Whether you need a basic harmony or perhaps a vintage vocoder sound, the vp7 can deliver the interactive, expressive.
Provides an overview of key features, functions and operational tips. Expanding the role of the keyboardist, the powerful roland vp770 49 key vocal and ensemble keyboard synthesizer delivers interactive and expressive vocal backing parts. Jd73 demos the roland vp770 vocoder keyboard youtube. Roland vp330 550 770 vocoder v1 v2 synthesizer refrigerator magnet.
Vp7 51285001 computer hardware pdf manual download. Roland vp550 provides easy vocoding solution duration. Its good to have in the studio because the vocoder. The history of the vocoder putting it into words musictech. The vp7 even includes a very cool vintagesounding vocoder effect. Hmm, we dont have any listings for this product right now. Like the other roland boutique modules, the vp03 vocoder is an uncanny recreation of its predecessor. Here we are going to talk about the vp03 which is a digital recreation of the original vp330 vocoder plus from 1979. Inject a dose of robot voice charm into your next recording without the hassle and expense of a separate vocoder. Ive bought the vp03 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. If you would like to participate, you can choose to, or visit the project page, where you can join the project and see a list of open tasks. Also, if you can get your hands on a roland vp770, get that also like i did. Roland vp770 vocoder and ensemble keyboard andrews. The vp330 was used by bands ranging from the cars to tangerine dream, and despite never owning one, i could spot its sound a mile away.
Picking up where the roland vp550 left off, the vp770 broadens the scope of the vocal keyboardist. This channel provides information of the rolands best quality electronic musical instruments. View and download roland vp7 51285001 owners manual online. Stay up to date with roland news, artists, promotions, events, and more. Recordings featuring the roland vp330 vocoder plus mk1 or mk2. Roland vp 770 vocal designer keyboard nearly new vp 770 allows a single musician to create realistic backing parts that range from futuristic electronic vocal textures to incredible emulations of largescale gospel choirs and beyond. The vp770 could easily be used to create backing vocals. Part of the roland boutique series, the vp03 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. Parameter value setting explanation portamento switch c1 offon creates a smooth change in pitch between one key and the next key played. The vp770 also comes loaded with supernatural horns, strings, vocals, guitars.
Roland vp03 is a digital reimplementation of the original vp330 vocoder plus, which was originally released in 1979. It has a combined human voice and string synthesizer which can be modulated using the builtin microphone or an external audio source if usb is connected. Ideal for musicians who cant afford or accommodate a choir or group of background singers, the vp550 vocal designer keyboard uses rolands breakthrough vocalmodeling technology to create highquality, interactive vocal sounds. Ultimate expression the roland vp7 lets you create virtual vocals with spoken or sung phrases from your own voice. Vp550, featuring rolands vocal designer human vocal modeling technologya leap beyond vocoding. Learn about the different sections within the vp770 and basic microphone setup. I had it my mind for a while and wanted to try it out, just for fun. Interesting voices application of modern technologies on a roland keyboard. Ed diaz presents the roland synth workstation vp770. Fans of the original vp330 vocoder plus will appreciate the fact roland have retained all the intricacies and aspects that made the original one of the most popular vocoders of all time when.
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 a classic sound. The vp03 is a great vocoder with some nice 70sesque strings and human voice sounds, plus a handy sequencer. Roland clan forums view forum vp550, vp770 and vp7. Roland vp770 launched at namm 2006, the vp550 has a reputation as perhaps the best vocal production keyboard currently available. Vp7 2010 cosm technology harmonizer,vocal design, chorus builder. Eiosis els vocoder software reproduction of ems vocoder 5000 evoc20. Generates instant 2 or 3part vocal harmonies based on playing dedicated buttons for presets. And, for classic robotvoice effects, the vocoder button lets you instantly sound like a vintage vocoder. Vp330 vocoder plus 1979 spiritual father and true vocoder with internal waves or external carriers. You also get echo and reverb right onboard, and a quality drhs5 microphone is included with the vp7. The included audio key utility pc software allows you to load wav, aiff and mp3. Other than that the vocoder in the roland vsynths is where its at.
It always takes a user with some talent to show how good a product is. Obviously the mic is using the external audio in so theres no way to use another keyboard as the. Svc350 the roland svc350 pictured just above is a similar rackmount version of the vp330 with a modernized look and graphic eq section. Its rolands vocal designer trickledown technology from the vsynth, which was distilled into the old vp550, then the vp770, and now into this little. The vp7 is a cheap way of getting most of the vp770s sounds but without the keyboard and synth stuff.