Monte Neuble
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VC-2
Vocal Designer
VC-2: Vocal Designer
Features
The human voice is the most expressive musical instrument of all, and it’s also the most challenging to recreate digitally because of its complex variable-formant characteristics. Mission accomplished with the VC-2. The second offering in the V-Card Series turns the V-Synth, V-Synth XT*, and VariOS into an advanced vocal-modeling processor — from legacy vocoders to massive choir models with expression never before achieved in conventional voice-processing algorithms. Make your synth sing, howl, and growl like never before.
Whether you need one voice or an amazingly authentic choir, the VC-2 can deliver the quality vocal backing you need. The VC-2’s voice-processing modes allow the creation of realistic and expressive virtual vocals with words generated from your own voice. VC-2 is also equipped with Growl Modeling, which can turn the smoothest voice into audio sandpaper. The ultra high-resolution vocoder modeling imparts incredibly smooth synthetic backing that matches today’s cutting-edge dance music, while the legacy vocoder models can provide the perfect dose of retro “robot voice” charm.
Hands-On/Hands-Off Vocals
As with traditional vocoders, the VC-2 processes incoming audio (either from your vocals or other live audio input sources) along with the notes you play on the keyboard to create a custom performance. In addition, there are two other input methods in which to “play” your virtual vocals. The VC-2’s Poly-Voice Keyboard mode allows vocal sounds to be played without audio input, or you can do the opposite with the VC-2’s voice-to-synth converter, which contains an advanced pitch-detection algorithm that enables the modeled vocal sound to follow the pitch of your voice in real time — no keyboard playing required.
- Advanced vocal-modeling card
- Massive choirs from a single voice
- Classic vocoder models
- Sounds can be voice triggered
Whether you need one voice or an amazingly authentic choir, the VC-2 can deliver the quality vocal backing you need. The VC-2’s voice-processing modes allow the creation of realistic and expressive virtual vocals with words generated from your own voice. VC-2 is also equipped with Growl Modeling, which can turn the smoothest voice into audio sandpaper. The ultra high-resolution vocoder modeling imparts incredibly smooth synthetic backing that matches today’s cutting-edge dance music, while the legacy vocoder models can provide the perfect dose of retro “robot voice” charm.
Hands-On/Hands-Off Vocals
As with traditional vocoders, the VC-2 processes incoming audio (either from your vocals or other live audio input sources) along with the notes you play on the keyboard to create a custom performance. In addition, there are two other input methods in which to “play” your virtual vocals. The VC-2’s Poly-Voice Keyboard mode allows vocal sounds to be played without audio input, or you can do the opposite with the VC-2’s voice-to-synth converter, which contains an advanced pitch-detection algorithm that enables the modeled vocal sound to follow the pitch of your voice in real time — no keyboard playing required.
Specs
- Main Functions
- Transform vocal input from a mic into high-quality choirs and human choruses
Use the keyboard to play chords and control the pitch in real time
Transform the character of your voice in real time
Play high-quality vocal choirs from your keyboard - Algorithm
- Modeling Choir
Modeling Vocal
Modeling Analog Voice
Vocoder Choir
Vocoder Solo
Vocoder Vintage
Polyphonic Pitch Shifter
Keyboard Choir
Keyboard Vocal
Keyboard Analog Voice
Processor Type 1
Processor Type 2 - Effects
- MFX (Multi-effects): 41 sets
Chorus: 8 sets
Reverb: 14 sets - Assisted performance functions
- Auto Note Switch (usable without playing the keyboard)
Multi-Chord Memory Function - Internal (User) Memory
- Patches: 448
- Appearance
- PC CARD (68 pins, Type II)
- Accessories
- Owner's Manual, Card Case
- Supported hardware configurations
- This product can be used only while the card is inserted in a supported hardware device.
(1) V-Synth, a mic for input
(2) VariOS, a mic for input, an external MIDI keyboard, etc. - *The "V-Synth XT" sound module comes preloaded with the same software as contained in this product.
- *The specifications are subject to change without notice.
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