Roland VP550 49-Key Vocal Designer Keyboard
5 Vocal Designer types. 6 Ensemble types. Exceptionally user-friendly operation. Invisible D Beam infrared controller.
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Submitted August 9, 2006
"Retro vocoder effects,The Vocal Harmonizer is usable but still is not believable."
All I can say is everyone's ears are diff't so don't take my advice,go in the store and check it out yourself.I personally own a "Digitech Talker" and a "Electrix Warp Factory" which I think are the best(For Vocoder Effects).The Vocal Harmony effects on the VP 550 are pretty good but again gives you a "Vocoder-ish" sound.I was expecting Roland with the technology they have to produce something to give TC Helicon a run for their money.Roland is a very clever company and I'm sure they will come up with the Ultimate Digital Vocoder/Harmonizer one day(Hint Hint Roland).
Sound
Pretty Clear but the background vocals you try to achieve on this still sounds a bit robotic.
Features
I think roland should have have made this keyboard with more editing features,some storage banks to store your patches,some talkbox imitations and more vocoder presets.
Ease of Use
Totally easy to use,everythings right in your face.
Quality
This is Roland, always expect quality.
Value
I think it's a bit overpriced because it's pretty much a vocoder with a human element to it.
Manufacturer Support
I didn't buy it so I can't comment on this one.
The Wow Factor
It has a cool retro look to it.
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