Muad’Dib Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 I have often wondered why vocoders are, so popular. That machines like Rolands VP-330. Can fetch $3,000.00, on the second hand market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksoper Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 If you're really curious, throw Dave Tomkins $17 and read his book. Personally, I just really like the edgy, synthetic sound of vocoders. The synthesizer SINGS, man, is anything cooler than that? They're a one-trick pony, but damn, what a trick. How To Wreck A Nice Beach Quote 9 Moog things, 3 Roland things, 2 Hammond things and a computer with stuff on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuelBLupowitz Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Domo arigato. :wink: Quote Samuel B. Lupowitz Musician. Songwriter. Food Enthusiast. Bad Pun Aficionado. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Where is Cylon Vocoder when we need him? Quote Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksoper Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 [video:youtube] Quote 9 Moog things, 3 Roland things, 2 Hammond things and a computer with stuff on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksoper Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 The bridge slays me every time. [video:youtube] Quote 9 Moog things, 3 Roland things, 2 Hammond things and a computer with stuff on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Vocoders allow some non-singing musos to get in on the vocal action. Nostalgia and disposable income have a way of jacking up prices on old gear. Quote PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad’Dib Posted October 29, 2019 Author Share Posted October 29, 2019 I guess that"s why Behringer made the VC-340. Because, not everyone has disposable income. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 [video:youtube] Quote David Gig Rig:Depends on the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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EricBarker Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 My band leader brought one in (well, a Microkorg, so not a vintage one) for me to record on our last album, and I know why he did it. Synths can suffer from being a bit cold and mechanical, having very predictable waveforms and modulators. Vocoding is one way of bringing a bit of organic chaos into the mix. We just used it for subtle background pads. But there are many uses. I"ve heard them used superbly on backing and harmony vocals. You have a natural lead voice with some spacey semi-human harmonies. It"s great for psychedelia. Overall, I tend to prefer them for subtle background material than right up front like Mr Robotto. I think they"re coming back as we"re learning how to embrace older tech without letting it get out of hand. Quote Puck Funk! Equipment: Laptop running lots of nerdy software, some keyboards, noise makersâ¦yada yada yadaâ¦maybe a cat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raffkey Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Hey Paul, never heard of the Behringer VC340, so I looked it up and watched Daniel Fisher demo it. Wow, no wonder you're avatar is Clockwork Orange! Aside from vocoding, that thing can sound like Wendy Carlos's soundtrack work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad’Dib Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 Hey Paul, never heard of the Behringer VC340, so I looked it up and watched Daniel Fisher demo it. Wow, no wonder you're avatar is Clockwork Orange! Aside from vocoding, that thing can sound like Wendy Carlos's soundtrack work! I first learned about the VC-340 last year, when Behringer showed it at Super Booth 2018, in Germany. No, i did not attend in person, saw videos on Sonicstate.com, and a few other websites. Behringer has been producing clones of vintage synths, at a fraction of vintage prices. Roland has the VP-03 Boutique, but Behringer decided too add a keyboard. It is similar in design to the Roland VP-330, but smaller, and fewer keys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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