Roland VP-7 - Manual (Page 20)

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Performing with the Vocoder
By playing the keyboard while you sing into the microphone, you can perform a variety of vocoder sounds, ranging from vintage
vocoders to the latest electro-types.
Selecting a Vocoder Sound
To play vocoder sounds, press the [Vocoder] button so its indicator is lit.
The vocoder sounds use the volume and rhythm of the sound from the microphone. The pitch is controlled by the notes you play
on the connected keyboard.
If no keyboard is connected, the pitch will also be detected from the microphone input, meaning that all aspects of the vocoder
sound will be controlled from the microphone.
There are three types of vocoder sound.
Each time you press the button, the [Vocoder] button’s indicator will change color in the order of red green orange red ...,
and the vocoder sound will be switched.
Try out the sound as you adjust the [Harmony] knob and [Ambience] knob (p. 23, p. 25).
Sound Indicator Explanation
Vocoder 1 Lit red
This is a metallic talkbox-type sound. It is a more modern sound than “Vocoder 2,” and is suitable
for styles with a beat, such as R&B.
Vocoder 2 Lit green
This is the sound of a vintage vocoder. It can be used broadly for songs with rapid passages,
such as the pop music of the 1980s. This is suitable for chordal playing.
Vocoder 3 Lit orange
This is a newer type of sound than “Vocoder 1” or “Vocoder 2.” It is suitable for electro or hiphop
styles. (Since this is a mono sound, you won’t be able to play chords.)