Roland VP-7 - Manual (Page 21)

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Selecting a Variation Sound
You can choose from seven different variation sounds.
While holding down the [Vocoder] button, press one of the Human Voice or Vocal Designer buttons to select a variation sound.
Like the vocoder sounds, the variation sounds will generate harmony based on the pitch of the notes you play on the keyboard.
If a variation sound is selected, the sound button’s indicator will light orange.
Try out the sound as you adjust the [Harmony] knob and [Ambience] knob (p. 23, p. 25).
1. If you hold down the [Vocoder] button when you press one of the Human Voice or Vocal Designer sound
buttons, the unit will enter Variation mode .
The sound button will light in orange, indicating that you’re in Variation mode.
Sound Explanation
Male & Female
Human Voice
[Female Choir] button
A mixed choir with independent male and female parts. Sparse harmony will produce
a three-dimensional sound that is thicker than “Classic.” Female voices sing the high
range, and male voices sing the low range. Female voices are heard at the right on the
stereo field, and male voices are heard on the left.
Kids Choir 2
Human Voice
[Kids Choir] button
Unlike the mixed choir, the female part is sung by young boys whose voices have not
yet changed. Compared to the mixed choir, this produces a more transparent sound.
The high range is sung by young boys, and the low range is sung by youths.
Classic
Human Voice
[Gregorian Choir] button
This is a large chorus suitable for classical music. It also suits a wide range of choral
songs, not limited to classical music. The sound is clear, making it suitable when you
want the lyrics to be heard.
Jazz Scat 2
Human Voice
[Jazz Scat] button
This is a jazz scat sound. Since this is an expressive and crisp sound, it’s suitable for
songs with rapid passages, or for scat singing. By playing the keyboard strongly while
you sing, you can switch to a “fall” note.
Background
Vocal Designer
[Duet] button This is the sound of a simple backing chorus. It produces a clear-sounding chorus of
a small number of people, maintaining a sense of presence even in the background.
Pop
Vocal Designer
[Trio 1] button
This is a small chorus that is broadly useful with popular music or with songs contain-
ing rapid passages. The sound is clear, making it suitable for songs in which you want
the lyrics to be heard.
Gospel
Vocal Designer
[Trio 2] button This is a chorus with the distinctive performance techniques and irregularities that are
characteristic of gospel music. It is suitable for jazz or gospel.
When you’re in Variation mode, all you need to do to select another variation of the sound is to press the sound button.
2. To return to the normal mode, hold down the [Vocoder] button and press the sound button .
Sound buttons will light in green/red, and you’ll be able to select from the Human Voice/Vocal Designer sounds.