Let’s face it… not every musician can afford to hire a choir for their gigs or recording sessions. Sometimes just finding a qualified background singer or two can be a chore. Dilemma solved with the VP-550 Vocal & Ensemble Keyboard. Much more than a traditional vocoder or harmonizer, the VP-550 uses Rolands 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 wont 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. A great addition for lounge musicians playing at bars and hotels.
Specification
– Generate expressive, interactive backing vocals in real time
– Ensemble types: Strings , Strings 2, Jazz Scat, Mixed Chorus, Boys Choir, Humming
– Play Vocal Designer and Ensemble sounds simultaneously
– Exceptionally user-friendly operation
– Built-in Sound Check recorder for handy vocal-model auditioning
– Invisible D Beam infrared controller for high-impact performance
– Ambience types: Hall , Hall 2, Studio
Keyboard
49 keys (with velocity)
Tones
Vocal Designer (7 tones): CLASSIC, MALE & FEMALE, GOSPEL, POP, VOCODER, VOCODER2, EXT IN, Ensemble (6 tones): STRINGS, STRINGS2, JAZZ SCAT, MIXED CHORUS, BOYS CHOIR, HUMMING, Bass & Percussion (4 sets): BASS, BASS2, BASS3, PERC
Ambience (3 types)
HALL, HALL2, STUDIO
Maximum Polyphony
28 voices (Changes depending on the sound and the playing technique)
Controllers
D Beam Controller, Pitch Bend / Modulation Lever
Octave Shift
+/- Octave
Number of Registration memories
4
Master Tune
45.3 Hz to 466.2 Hz
Sound Check Function
Records OUTPUT signal for 0 seconds and plays it back.
Nominal Input Level
INPUT (MIC): -50 to -0 dBu, INPUT (EXT IN): -36 to +4 dBu
Connectors
Headphones Jack, Output Jacks (L/MONO, R)(/4 inch phone type), MIC Jack (XLR type), External Input Jack (/4 inch phone type), MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT), Hold Pedal Jack, Expression Pedal Jack, AC Inlet
Power Consumption
4 W
Accessories
Owner’s Manual, Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”, Leaflet “Mics recommended for the VP-550”, Power Cord
Options
Keyboard Stand: KS-2, Pedal Switch: DP-2/6/8, Foot Switch: BOSS FS-5U, Expression Pedal: EV-5, BOSS FV-300L, Microphone: DR Series
Size and Weight
