User manual ROLAND VC-2 MANUAL 3

[. . . ] Owner's Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Vocal Designer VC-2. 201a Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (p. These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner's Manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. fig. 00-01 204 * Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. [. . . ] Adjust the pitch using the controller assigned by Mod Ctrl. 55). Release 0­100 Lvl ModDepth -63­ +63 VARI Time Parameter Time Mod Depth Value -63­ +63 -63­ +63 p. 55 Explanation This sets the range of change in playback speed (time). Adjust the range of change in playback speed using the controller assigned by Mod Ctrl. 55). Natural Parameter Level Value 0­127 Explanation Specifies the output level of the natural voice (your unprocessed voice, or the original sound of the wave for Keyboard~ patch algorithms). Adjust the output level of the natural voice using the controller assigned by Mod Ctrl. Mod Ctrl RevSend Lvl ModDepth 0­127 -63­ +63 VARIFormant Parameter Formant Mod Depth Value -63­ +63 -63­ +63 p. 55 Explanation This sets the range of change in vocal quality (formant). Adjust the range of change in vocal quality using the controller assigned by Mod Ctrl. 55). Unvoice * This parameter is not available if the patch algorithm is Vocoder~ or Processor Type 2. Parameter Level Value 0­127 Explanation Specifies the amount of the detected unvoiced consonants that will be mixed into the output of the vocoder. Adjusts the sensitivity at which unvoiced consonants are detected. Mod Ctrl TVA Parameter Level Value 0­127 Explanation Specifies the volume of the wave. Detect 1­50 53 Creating/Editing Patches (Patch Menu) Mod Ctrl Refer to "Controllers" (p. 55). Parameter Formant Level Pan Formant * This parameter is not available if the patch algorithm is Vocoder~ or Processor Type 2. Parameter Type Value FLAT­ STFEM2 Explanation Selects the type of formant. Formant KF Value -63­ +63 0­127 L64­0­ 63R -200­ +200 Explanation Adjusts the width of formant change. "L64" is far left, "0" is center, and "63R" is far right. Specifies the amount by which the formant value will be affected by the key you play. PPS Parameter Level LvModDepth Value 0­127 -63­ +63 Explanation Adjusts the output level of the poly pitch shifter. Adjust the output level of the poly pitch shifter using the controller assigned by Mod Ctrl. Tone * This parameter is not available if the patch algorithm is Vocoder~ or Processor Type 2. Parameter Tone Value 0­127 Explanation Adjusts the brightness of the sound. Natural Parameter Level Value 0­127 0­127 -63­ +63 Explanation Adjusts the output level of the natural voice (your own unprocessed voice). Adjust the output level of the natural voice using the controller assigned by Mod Ctrl. HoldDump Parameter Time Value 0­127 Explanation Specifies the time from when the hold pedal is pressed to fix the tonal character from INPUT until that sound disappears. RevSend LvModDepth AutoNote * This parameter is not available if the patch algorithm is Keyboard~ or Processor~. Parameter Switch Value OFF, ON Explanation If this is on, the pitch from the mic input will be detected, allowing you to play the VC-2 without having to play the keyboard (i. e. , without inputting note data). PPS/Natural Parameter Mod Ctrl Value p. 55 Explanation Refer to "Controllers" (p. 55). Unvoice Parameter Level Value 0­127 Explanation Specifies the amount of the detected unvoiced consonants that will be mixed into the output of the vocoder. Adjusts the sensitivity at which unvoiced consonants are detected. Detect 1­50 PolyPShift (Poly Pitch Shifter) OSC1Pitch~Bender This menu is available only for patches whose patch algorithm is Poly PShift. Refer to "Carr (Carrier)" OSC1Pitch (p. 52). OSC1/OSC2 Parameter Switch FmtStyl Value OFF, ON FLAT­ IMPROV Explanation Switches OSC2 on/off. Selects the style of vocal character (formant). AutoNote Parameter Switch Value OFF, ON Explanation If this is on, the pitch from the mic input will be detected, allowing you to play the VC-2 without having to play the keyboard (i. e. , without inputting note data). 54 Creating/Editing Patches (Patch Menu) Controller Select the controller used by ModDepth or ~ModDepth. [. . . ] MEXICO TEL: (55) 5668-6699 UNITED KINGDOM Roland (U. K. ) Ltd. Atlantic Close, Swansea Enterprise Park, SWANSEA SA7 9FJ, UNITED KINGDOM TEL: (01792) 702701 GERMANY Roland Elektronische Musikinstrumente HmbH. 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