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Names of Things and What They Do 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 15 1 6 1 7 11 1 12 1 1 13 14 1 16 Froot nt Paanel e 1 USB MEMORY p. 22 5 MIC p. 19 Connect USB memory here. Connect the included microphone here. Audio fi les saved on USB memory can be played back (p. 68), The MIC input jack supports both XLR type and phone and phrases recorded using SOUND LOOPER (p. 74) can be type plugs. The XLR type connector provides 48 V phantom stored on USB memory. You can also save registration sets to power, allowing y
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[REC/PL [REC/PLA AY Y] Butt ] Button on p p. . 74 74 10 ENSEMBLE p. 42 This starts recording, overdubbing, or playback. Here you can select an Ensemble sound and modify it. [SA [SAVE VE T TO O USB MEMOR USB MEMORY Y] ] Butt Button on p p. . 76 76 [STRINGS], [BRASS], [GUITAR], [OTHERS], [PAD], This saves the recorded phrase to USB memory. [SY [SYNTH STRINGS], [ NTH STRINGS], [CHOIR], [ CHOIR], [J JA AZ ZZ SC Z SCA AT T] Buttons ] Buttons p. p. 42 42 7 AUDIO KEY/ p. 68 These select the sound of
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17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Rea ear Pa anel e 17 [POWER ON] Switch p. 24 25 PHONES Jack p. 18 This turns the power on/off . This is the jack for connecting headphones (sold separately). * If you need to turn off the power completely, fi rst turn off the [POWER ON] switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Refer to “Power Supply” chapter in “Using the Unit Safely” (separate document). 18 AC IN Connector p. 17 Connect the included power code here. 19 [DISPLAY CONTRAST] Knob p. 25
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Contents Names of Things and What They Do ........................................................................................................2 The Ancestry of the VP ..................................................................................................................................9 Features of the VP-770 ..................................................................................................................................10 An Overview of the VP-770 ...............
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Using Controllers 51 Shifting Octave Up or Down (+OCT/-OCT) ...........................................................................................52 Shifting Up or Down by Semitones (TRANSPOSE)..............................................................................53 Splitting the Keyboard Into Vocal Designer and Ensemble Zones (SPLIT) ................................54 Adjusting the Keyboard Sensitivity..................................................................................
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Menu Reference 93 Basic Menu Operation (MENU) ..................................................................................................................94 System Settings (SYSTEM) ...........................................................................................................................95 Saving the System Settings (SYSTEM WRITE)........................................................................................96 System Parameters ....................................
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Pla y Like Y o u ’ r e Sing ing . 8
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The Ancestry of the VP marks the invention of the “vocoder,” a method of compressing a vocal signal. 1939 Subsequently used during World War II as a way to scramble communications, the vocoder began to achieve popularity as an electronic musical instrument in the 1970’s. Most vocoders of that time didn’t provide a keyboard or carrier signal (analogous to the vocal cords of a human), so you had to separately provide a synthesizer in order to produce sound. was the year in which Roland relea
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Features of the VP-770 The VP-770 is a keyboard featuring cutting-edge “Vocal Designer” human vocal modeling technology. Just connect a microphone, play the keyboard while you sing, and let the VP-770 model incredibly realistic and natural vocals. Highest Quality Vocals Unlike the choir sounds you’ve heard from samplers and synthesizers, the “Vocal Designer” modeling technology built into the VP-770 lets you actually “sing the lyrics” — and it generates natural and realistic vocals that are sim
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An Overview of the VP-770 The VP-770 has three parts, and each part occupies its own section of the front panel. If you turn on a sound button for a part, you’ll be able to play that part. If you turn on a sound button for two or more parts, you’ll be able to play those parts simultaneously. By combining these parts, you can make the VP-770 produce an incredible range of vocal sounds. PROJECT SYSTEM All settings of the VP-770 can be saved to USB memory as a “project.” System memory stores setti
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About Vocal Designer “Vocal Designer” human vocal modeling technology is a further evolution of the “vocoder.” Here’s a simple explanation of the vocoder. What’s a Vocoder? The “vocoder” was invented by the physicist H. Dudley in 1939 as a technology for compressing a voice communication signal. Subsequently, musical instruments based on this technology were developed, allowing you to play melodies and harmonies using a human voice. Of course, the audio source can be anything (not just a huma
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Introducing the Sounds VOCAL DESIGNER Sound Description CLASSIC Large choirs suitable for classical music. These are also a good choice for any choral sound—not just classical—and will match nearly any style of music. They have a clear sound, and are a good choice when you want the lyrics to be heard. MALE & Mixed choirs with independent male and female parts. With sparser chords, they produce a FEMALE deeper and more three-dimensional sound than “CLASSIC.” You’ll hear the female voices in the h
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BASS & PERCUSSION Sound Description BASS Bass sounds. PERC This provides a collection of voice percussion sounds. You can also select a bass sound by holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [BASS] button, * and then turning the value dial. 14
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Making Connections n this chapter you’ll connect the VP-770 to your external equipment and set it up. I 15
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Making Connections Placing the VP-770 on the KS-12 Stand If you place the VP-770 on a stand, you must use the KS-12 (sold separately). Place the VP-770 so that the rear two of Seen from the rear the four rubber feet on the bottom panel fi t into the holes on the arms of the stand. Rubber feet Arm Hole Performer Position the stand so that its arms extend toward the performer. When placing the VP-770 on the stand, be careful not to pinch your fi ngers between the instrument * and the stand. *
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( A C IN) Connect the Power Cord Connect the included power cord to the VP-770’s AC IN connector, 1. and plug the other end into an AC outlet. to AC outlet 17
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( OUTPUT/ PHONES) Connecting Your Amp or Speakers The VP-770 doesn’t contain an amp or speakers. In order to hear sound, you’ll need to connect it to monitor speakers (with a built-in amp), a stereo set or other audio system, or headphones. To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, * and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. Make connections as shown. 1. Headphones INPUT Monitor speaker (with built-in amp) If y
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( MIC ) Connecting Your Microphone A microphone is indispensable for performing with the VP-770. The VP-770 models v sounds by using your voice that’s input via the microphone. A headset-type microphone is included with the VP-770. (MIC) If You’re Using the Included Microphone Connect it to the MIC jack as shown. 1. This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR/TRS) type jacks. * Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown below. Make connections after fi rst checking the wiring diagrams of o
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(EXT IN) If You’re Connecting Your Microphone to the EXT IN Jack Connect it to the EXT IN jack as shown. 1. Turn the [EXT IN] knob to “MIC.” 2. This knob adjusts the level of the sound from the EXT IN jack. (Turn the knob toward “MIC” to ✍ increase the level, or toward “LINE” to decrease it.) If you’ve connected a mic, you should turn this to “MIC.” ➞ Refer to “Adjusting the Microphone Input Level” (p. 28) for more about this adjustment. Set the [MIX TO MIC] switch “ON.” 3. The [MIX TO MIC] sw
