VP-550: Vocal & Ensemble Keyboard
VP-550: Vocal & Ensemble Keyboard
Add a “Vocal Keyboardist” to Your Stage or Studio
Features
For musicians who can’t accommodate a choir or group of background singers for their gigs or recording sessions, Roland proudly presents the VP-550 Vocal Designer Keyboard. Much more than a traditional vocoder or harmonizer, the VP-550 uses Roland’s breakthrough vocal-modeling technology to bring the highest-quality, interactive vocal sounds to a dedicated instrument. Connect a mic, select a sound, and play. You won’t believe what can come out of this instrument: spectacular classical choirs, soulful gospel choirs, pop and jazz voices, male & female ensembles, vintage vocoder, and lush string/vocal hybrids.
- Generate expressive, interactive backing vocals in real time
- Vocal Designer types: Classical, Gospel, Pops, Male/Female, vocoder
- Ensemble types: mixed chorus, jazz scat, boy’s choir, humming, full strings, slow strings
- Play Vocal Designer and Ensemble sounds simultaneously
- Exceptionally user-friendly operation
- Invisible D Beam infrared controller for high-impact performance
Add a “Vocal Keyboardist” to Your Stage or Studio
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Vocal-Modeling Magic
The human voice is the most
expressive musical instrument of all, so why not use it as a tool to
create ultra-realistic and expressive “virtual vocals” with words
generated from your own voice? Whether you need one voice, a full
choir, or surreal vocoder-like layers, the VP-550 can deliver the
interactive, expressive vocal backing you need. The VP-550 is also
equipped with world-class string sounds, which can be blended together
with the vocal effects.
Practical Advantage
Not
specific to one style of music, the VP-550 can be used for a wide
variety of musical applications. It’s ideal for musicians who perform
alone or in small groups, for example, and who need an interactive,
real-time backing chorus. Or, film and TV music composers who are
challenged with time and budget can use the VP-550 to generate
high-impact choral arrangements on the spot. Churches in need of a
choir (or choir enhancer) will love the VP-550. The creative
possibilities are vast, as are the time/money savings that this
instrument can provide.
Robot Charm
The VP-550 is also
equipped with high-resolution vocoder modeling, which can be used to
generate surreal vocal effects — great for electronica, pop, R&B,
hip-hop, and the like. Inject a dose of “robot voice” charm into your
next recording without the hassle and expense of a separate vocoder.
Friendly Face
One
look at the VP-550’s inviting front panel and you’ll know that this
instrument has “user friendly” written all over it. There are no hidden
menus or complicated key commands required. Every feature has a
dedicated button or slider that’s clearly labeled and easy to reach.
Performers will especially love how inviting and inspiring the VP-550
is to use onstage.
Add a “Vocal Keyboardist” to Your Stage or Studio
Specs
- Keyboard
- 49 keys (with velocity)
- Tones
- Vocal Designer (7 tones): CLASSIC, MALE
- Ambience (3 types)
- HALL1, HALL2, STUDIO
- Maximum Polyphony
- 128 voices (Changes depending on the sound and the playing technique)
- Controllers
- D Beam Controller, Pitch Bend / Modulation Lever
- Octave Shift
- +/- 1 Octave
- Number of Registration memories
- 4
- Master Tune
- 415.3 Hz to 466.2 Hz
- Sound Check Function
- Records OUTPUT signal for 10 seconds and plays it back.
- Nominal Input Level
- INPUT (MIC): -50 to -10 dBu, INPUT (EXT IN): -36 to +4 dBu
- Connectors
- Headphones Jack, Output Jacks (L/MONO, R)(1/4 inch phone type), MIC Jack (XLR type), External Input Jack (1/4 inch phone type), MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT), Hold Pedal Jack, Expression Pedal Jack, AC Inlet
- Power Supply
- AC 115 V, AC 117 V, AC 220 V, AC 230V, AC 240V (50/60Hz)
- Power Consumption
- 14 W
- Accessories
- Owner's Manual, Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY", Leaflet "Mics recommended for the VP-550", Power Cord
- Options
- Keyboard Stand: KS-12, Pedal Switch: DP-2/6/8, Foot Switch: BOSS FS-5U, Expression Pedal: EV-5, BOSS FV-300L, Microphone: DR Series
- Size and Weight
- Width
- 865 mm
- 34-1/8 inches
- Depth
- 346 mm
- 13-11/16 inches
- Height
- 99 mm
- 3-15/16 inches
- Weight
- 8.5 kg
- 18 lbs. 12 oz.
- *The specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Accessories
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Stereo Headphones
Offer the clarity, sonic accuracy, and comfort needed for mixing and silent practice. |
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DR-30
Microphone
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DR-50
Microphone
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Support
If you have questions about operating your Roland, BOSS or Edirol product, please check our Knowledge Base for answers to the most common questions.
You can also contact our Product Support department by phone or email.
In addition, we have a library of Product Manuals and Support Documents that you can download and reference. If Support Documents are available for this product, they will be listed below.
Support Documents
- VP-550 Q&A (PDF)
- A collection of popular articles from the VP-550 knowledge base.
- VP-550 Brochure (PDF)
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