BacklineVP550 ROLAND Vocal Synthesizer Keyboard and 49-note ensemble
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Roland's VP-550 Vocal & Ensemble Keyboard is 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. It literally lets you create a virtual choir, solo or background vocal track using your own voice. Connect a mic, select a sound, and play. The VP-550 generates expressive, interactive vocals in real time, like classical choirs, soulful gospel choirs, pop and jazz voices, male & female ensembles, vintage vocoders, and lush string/vocal hybrids.
The instrument is actually quite simple to use. It features two main sections: Vocal Designer and Ensemble. In the Vocal Designer you can select from solo or lead vocal types including: Classic, Male/Female, Gospel, Pop or Vocoder 1 and 2. This section allows you to create stunning virtual vocals modeled from your own voice. Can't sing? No problem, choose a voice type and play the keyboard and your words will come out in tune! The vocoders offer classic sounding robo-vocoder effects too. The Ensemble section lets you select Strings 1 or 2, Jazz Scat, Mixed Chorus, Boys Choir or Humming. The Ensemble section makes it possible to sound like a larger group of singers (or like singing strings). You can even play Vocal Designer and Ensemble sounds simultaneously.
The instrument is actually quite simple to use. It features two main sections: Vocal Designer and Ensemble. In the Vocal Designer you can select from solo or lead vocal types including: Classic, Male/Female, Gospel, Pop or Vocoder 1 and 2. This section allows you to create stunning virtual vocals modeled from your own voice. Can't sing? No problem, choose a voice type and play the keyboard and your words will come out in tune! The vocoders offer classic sounding robo-vocoder effects too. The Ensemble section lets you select Strings 1 or 2, Jazz Scat, Mixed Chorus, Boys Choir or Humming. The Ensemble section makes it possible to sound like a larger group of singers (or like singing strings). You can even play Vocal Designer and Ensemble sounds simultaneously.
Keyboard49 keys (with velocity)TonesVocal Designer (7 tones): CLASSIC, MALEAmbience (3 types)HALL1, HALL2, STUDIOMaximum Polyphony128 voices (Changes depending on the sound and the playing technique)ControllersD Beam Controller, Pitch Bend / Modulation LeverOctave Shift+/- 1 OctaveNumber of Registration memories4Master Tune415.3 Hz to 466.2 HzSound Check FunctionRecords OUTPUT signal for 10 seconds and plays it back.Nominal Input LevelINPUT (MIC): -50 to -10 dBu, INPUT (EXT IN): -36 to +4 dBuConnectorsHeadphones 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 InletPower SupplyAC 115 V, AC 117 V, AC 220 V, AC 230V, AC 240V (50/60Hz)Power Consumption14 WAccessoriesOwner's Manual, Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY", Leaflet "Mics recommended for the VP-550", Power CordOptionsKeyboard Stand: KS-12, Pedal Switch: DP-2/6/8, Foot Switch: BOSS FS-5U, Expression Pedal: EV-5, BOSS FV-300L, Microphone: DR SeriesSIZE AND WEIGHTWidth865 mm34-1/8 inchesDepth346 mm13-11/16 inchesHeight99 mm3-15/16 inchesWeight8.5 kg18 lbs. 12 oz.