Roland VC-2 manual

The V-Synth XT comes with the VC-1 and VC-2 titles from Roland's “V-Card” software series preinstalled. Without having to cycle power to the unit, you can sim- ply press a single switch to transform the V-Synth XT into a completely different product. VC-1 “D-50” transforms the V-Synth XT into a sound module that's equivalent to th[...]

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4 Table of Contents Main Features ....................................................................................................... 6 Conventions Used in This Manual .................................................................................................... 6 About the VC-2 ............................................................[...]

5 Table of Contents Wave Screen ........................................................................................................................................ 29 OSC ............................................................................................................................................................. 29 VARI ........[...]

6 Main Features VC-2 “Vocal Designer” transforms the V-Synth XT into a cutting-edge vocal modeling processor. By playing a keyboard while you speak into the mic, you can create beautiful and clearly intelligible human choruses as well as many other vocal-type sounds with unprecedented quality. • Human Vocal Modeling lets you produce extremely[...]

7 About the VC-2 The VC-2 consists of a carrier section, a modulator section, a vocoder section, and an effects section. • The carrier section generates the signal (timbre and pitch) that is the basis of the sound. • The modulator section uses a mic input or wave to generate a signal from which the formant data (vocal character) is extracted. ?[...]

8 About the VC-2 The VC-2 provides the following twelve patch algorithms. Each of these algorithms optimizes the values of certain parameters to make it easy for you to create a desired sound. Modeling group Modeling Choir This produces an extremely clear choir (multiple vocal) sound. Modeling Vocal This produces an extremely clear solo vocal sound[...]

9 About the VC-2 Project The largest unit of memory used by the VC-2 is the project . A project contains up to 448 patches, up to 127 waves, and various system settings. The VC-2 uses one project at a time. Work Area/Temporary Area When the VC-2 starts up, the project data is placed in temporary memory called the work area . The currently playable [...]

10 Panel Descriptions Front Panel INPUT Adjusts the volume of the signal input through the MIC jacks on the front panel. * This does not affect the rear panel INPUT jacks. VOLUME Adjusts the overall volume that is output from the MAIN OUT jacks and PHONES jack. MIC Jack This is a mic jack for analog audio signal input. It accommodates either XLR ty[...]

11 Panel Descriptions * The MIC switch does not affect the rear panel INPUT jacks. * Always turn the phantom power off when connecting any device other than condenser microphones that require phantom power. You risk causing damage if you mistakenly supply phantom power to dynamic microphones, audio playback devices, or other devices that don’t re[...]

12 Panel Descriptions Display This displays information regarding the operation you are performing. E1–E8 knobs These knobs control The Top Screen of Patch Mode (p. 16) parameters in real time. PC CARD Slot A memory card can be inserted here. VALUE Dial This is used to modify values. If you hold down [SHIFT] as you turn the VALUE dial, the value [...]

13 Panel Descriptions Rear Panel AC Inlet Connect the included power cord to this inlet. DIGITAL AUDIO INTERFACE Connector (OPTICAL IN/OUT, COAXIAL IN/OUT) (conforming to IEC60958). These connectors output a digital audio signal (stereo). The output signal is identical to the signal that is output from the MAIN OUT jacks. * The digital input connec[...]

14 Making connections In order to use the VC-2, you’ll need to connect a mic and MIDI keyboard to the V-Synth XT as shown in the illustration below. Connect your mic to the front panel MIC jack. Before you connect your mic, set the mic switch to the appropriate position for the type of mic you’re connecting. • If your mic requires phantom pow[...]

15 Starting up VC-2 1. Before turning on the V-Synth XT’s power, consider these two questions: * Are all peripheral devices connected correctly? * Have the volume controls of the V-Synth XT and all connected audio devices been turned to their lowest settings? 2. Turn on the POWER switch located on the front panel of the V-Synth XT. fig.Q-02.e * W[...]

16 Try Out the Sound (Patch mode) 1. Press [MODE]. The VC-2 MODE MENU window appears. 2. Touch <PATCH>. The top screen appears. * Please be aware that in the screen shots printed in this manual, the patch names may differ from the factory settings. When the VC-2 starts up, the top screen of Patch mode will appear first. The screen will depend[...]

17 Try Out the Sound (Patch mode) <Algorithm> : Change the buttons at both edges of the screen to Patch Algorithm. < << > : Return to the preceding screen page. < >> > : Advance to the next screen page. 4. Touch <OK> to select the patch. Any of the 64 patches in the current patch bank can be selected by entering [...]

18 Try Out the Sound (Patch mode) Common to all patch algorithms If the patch algorithm is Modeling~ If the patch algorithm is Vocoder~ If the patch algorithm is Poly PShift Parameters in the Top Screen Parameter Value Explanation Tempo 20.0–250.0 Adjusts the tempo of the patch Chord Memory ON, OFF Switches the Multi Chord Memory (one-finger chor[...]

19 Try Out the Sound (Patch mode) If the patch algorithm is Keyboard~ If the patch algorithm is Processor Type 1 If the patch algorithm is Processor Type 2 Parameter Value Explanation Wave Level 0–127 Adjusts the output level of the wave to the vocoder. Carrier Level 0–127 Adjusts the output level of the carrier to the vocoder. Carrier Re- leas[...]

20 Creating/Editing Patches (Patch mode) On the VC-2, you don’t need to create patches from scratch, you can start with an existing patch; i.e., by selecting a patch algorithm. 1. Decide on the algorithm (p. 8) for the patch you want to create. 2. Choose an existing patch that uses that algorithm. 3. Assign a new name to that patch, and save it a[...]

21 Creating/Editing Patches (Patch mode) Patch, setup and system settings will be transmitted to an external MIDI device. This operation is called bulk dump. Use this operation when you want to connect another VC-2 (V- Synth XT) and play it using the same settings, or to save your data on an external MIDI device as a precaution against possible los[...]

22 Creating/Editing Patches (Patch mode) 4. Set the external MIDI device so that it will be ready to receive data, and touch <Execute> to execute data transmission. While the data is being transmitted, the display will indicate “Transmitting...” When “COMPLETED!” is displayed, the transmission has been completed. To halt during transm[...]

23 Creating/Editing Patches (Patch mode) 2. Touch <Compare> to turn it on. Now you can play the patch that is in the currently selected save destination. 3. Play the save-destination patch to make sure that it’s one you don’t mind overwriting. The patch auditioned using the Compare function may sound slightly different than when it is pla[...]

24 Creating/Editing Patches (Patch mode) You can also access the PATCH List window from the top screen of Patch mode by touching the patch algorithm in the upper left of the screen. 1. Touch < ▼ MENU> in the upper right of the screen. A pulldown menu appears. 2. In the pulldown menu, touch <PATCH List>. The PATCH List window appears. [...]

25 Creating/Editing Patches (Patch mode) 4. When you have finished inputting, touch <OK> to finalize the mic setting name. There are three pre-effects: compressor, limiter, and noise suppressor. By using these you can adjust the level of the sound being sampled. Noise suppressor: This effect leaves the original sound untouched, but mutes the [...]

26 Creating/Editing Patches (Patch mode) For the parameters of the noise supressor, refer to the explanation of NS-COMP . LIMITER NOISE SUP Noise suppressor settings can be made. For the parameters of the three-band equalizer, refer to the explanation of OFF . (p. 25) NOISE SUPRESSOR You can go to the top screen by touching <Carrier> in the l[...]

27 Creating/Editing Patches (Patch mode) OSC1 PITCH OSC2 PITCH GLIDE VIBRATO EQUALIZER Mid 1/Mid 2 GROWL Level PITCH Parameter Value Explanation OctShift (Octave Shift) -4– +4 Adjusts the pitch of the OSC1’s sound up or down in units of an octave (+/-4 oc- taves). Parameter Value Explanation Coarse (Coarse Tune) -48– +48 Adjusts the pitch of [...]

28 Creating/Editing Patches (Patch mode) Pan Attack Release KEY ASSIGN PORTAMENTO Portamento is an effect which smoothly changes the pitch from the first-played key to the next-played key. By applying portamento when the Mono/Poly parameter is monophonic, you can simulate slide performance techniques on a violin or similar instrument. VeloSens -63?[...]

29 Creating/Editing Patches (Patch mode) BENDER Level Pan In the case of a patch whose patch algorithm is Keyboard~ , you can access the Wave screen by touching <Wave> in the lower part of the screen. WAVE Time 0–127 When portamento is used, this spec- ifies the time over which the pitch will change. Higher settings will cause the pitch cha[...]

30 Creating/Editing Patches (Patch mode) You can go to the top screen by touching <Vocoder> in the lower part of the screen. Patches whose patch algorithm is Poly PShift do not have this screen. VOCODER NATURAL VOICE UNVOICE * This parameter is not available if the patch algorithm is Vocoder~ or Processor Type 2 . Formant * This parameter is [...]

31 Creating/Editing Patches (Patch mode) POLY PITCH SHIFTER NATURAL VOICE UNVOICE Refer to PITCH (p. 27), EQ GROWL (p. 27), TVA (p. 27), and CTRL (p. 28) in the “Carrier Screen.” AutoNoteSw 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 not[...]

32 Creating/Editing Patches (Patch mode) You can go to the top screen by touching <Effect> in the lower part of the screen. MFX (MFX On/Off Switch) Switches MFX on and off. Value: (OFF), (ON) MFX Type Use this parameter to select from among the 41 available MFX. For details on MFX parameters, refer to “ MFX Parameters ” (p. 43). Value: 00[...]

33 Creating/Editing Patches (Patch mode) MFX Type Use this parameter to select from among the 41 available MFX. For details on MFX parameters, refer to “ MFX Parameters ” (p. 43). Value: 00 (Thru)–41 In this setting screen, you can edit the parameters of the MFX that is selected by the MFX Type setting. For details on the parameters that can [...]

34 Using Waves (Wave Mode) Never turn off the power of the V-Synth XT while performing an operation in Wave mode. Doing so may destroy the files. 1. Press [MODE]. The VC-2 MODE MENU window appears. 2. Touch <WAVE>. The Wave screen appears. You must save after performing operations in this screen. When you touch < Save > in the screen, t[...]

35 Using Waves (Wave Mode) You can view a list of the imported waves in the work area. Here you can use the following functions. Touch the appropriate button to execute. Top : Move to the beginning of the list. End : Move to the end of the list. Info: View information for the selected file. Prevw: Preview (audition) the selected file (.wav/.aif). S[...]

36 Settings Common to All Modes (System Mode) Settings that affect the entire operating environment of the VC-2, such as tuning and MIDI message reception, are referred to as system functions . This section explains how to make settings for the System functions and describes the functions of the different System parameters. 1. Press [MODE]. The VC-[...]

37 Settings Common to All Modes (System Mode) 1. Touch < ▼ MENU> in the upper right of the screen. A pulldown menu appears. 2. In the pulldown menu, touch <Info>. The information screen appears. This indicates the version of the VC-2. 3. Touch <EXIT> to close the window. This section explains what the different System parameters[...]

38 Settings Common to All Modes (System Mode) EQ MIDI/USB Chord Memory Parameter Value Explanation 2 Band EQ OFF, ON Switch the 2-Band equalizer on/off. LOW Freq 50, 63, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 315, 400, 500, 630, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3150, 4000 Hz Selects the frequency of the low range. LOW Gain -15– +15 dB Adjusts the gain of[...]

39 Settings Common to All Modes (System Mode) Audio I/F Tx Breath STORE — Store the chord you specified from the keyboard into the chord set. Parameter Value Explanation MIC Jack Switch OFF, ON Specifies whether the front pan- el MIC jack will be enabled (ON) or disabled (OFF). INPUT Jack Switch OFF, ON Specifies whether the rear panel INPUT jack[...]

40 Saving and Loading Projects (Disk Mode) Never turn off the power of the V-Synth XT while performing an operation in Disk mode. Doing so may destroy the files. Save the project in the work area to internal memory / PC Card. 1. Press [MODE]. The VC-2 MODE MENU window appears. 2. Touch <DISK>. The DISK UTILITY MENU window appears. 3. Touch &l[...]

41 Reset to Default Factory Settings (Factory Reset) This restores all VC-2 data in the internal memory to the factory-set condition (Factory Reset). If there is important data you’ve created that’s stored in the internal memory, all such data is discarded when a Factory Reset is performed. If you want to keep the existing data, USB backing up [...]

42 Backing Up Data to Your Computer (USB Mode) By connecting the V-Synth XT with your computer via a USB cable, you can transfer files such as projects, patches, and wave data from internal memory or a memory card to and from the hard disk or other media of your computer, in order to back up your data. You can copy waves from your computer to the V[...]

43 Effects List MFX (Multi-Effects) provides 41 types of effect. This section explains the features of each MFX, and the functions of the parameters. Explanations for each MFX Type are given on the following pages. 01: Parametric EQ (Parametric Equalizer) This is a 4 band (low range, midrange x 2, high range) stereo parametric equalizer. 02: Graphi[...]

44 Effects List 03: Resonant Filter It allows for cyclical control of the cutoff frequency using an LFO. It allows you to make drastic changes in the frequency response of the input signal by the cutoff frequency and feedback, making the sound brighter or darker, or giving it a distinctive character. 04: Isolator and Filter A 3-band isolator, filte[...]

45 Effects List 05: Distortion / OD (Distortion / Overdrive) Overdrive produces a natural-sounding distortion similar to that produced by a vacuum tube amplifier. Distortion produces a more intense distortion than the overdrive effect. 06: Amp Simulator (Guitar Amp Simulator) This is an effect that simulates an guitar amp. Specifications of each Sp[...]

46 Effects List Recommended combination of pre-amp and speaker 07: Auto Wah Wah is an effect that modifies the frequency characteristics of a filter over time, producing a unique tone. The wah effect can change in relation to the volume of the input signal, and/or cyclically. 08: Humanizer This adds a vowel character to the sound, making it similar[...]

47 Effects List 09: Dynamic Processor (Stereo Dynamic Processor) A comp/limiter, enhancer, 3-band equalizer, and noise suppressor are connected in series. Comp/Limiter is able to use as a compressor, which controls inconsistencies in sound levels by suppressing high sound levels while lifting weaker signals, or as a limiter that prevents the signal[...]

48 Effects List 12: Multi Tap Delay The effect has five delays. Each of the Delay Time parameters can be specified as a note length of the selected tempo. You can also set the panning and level of each delay sound. Delay Time 0–1300 ms (MONO), 0–650 ms (STE- REO, ALTER- NATE), note Adjusts the delay time from the di- rect sound until the delay [...]

49 Effects List 13: Reverse Delay Adds the reverse of the input sound as the delay sound. 14: Vocal Echo This effect simulates a karaoke echo. 15: Band Pass Delay This is a delay with a band pass filter (a filter that outputs only a specified frequency range) on each of five delays. A phaser is included before the delay. Phaser is an effect that ad[...]

50 Effects List Delay Pan Type 16: Analog Delay → Chorus This effect reproduces the sound of the BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble. To reproduce the sound of the unit at the time, a monaural analog-type delay is first inserted in series. 17: Digital Chorus This is a stereo chorus or flanger. Equalizers are provided before (Pre) and after (Post) the choru[...]

51 Effects List 18: Space Chorus This effect reproduces the sound of Roland’s SDD-320 spatial expression effects. Greater breadth is added. 19: Hexa Chorus Hexa-chorus is a six-stage chorus which adds depth and spaciousness to the sound. (Six chorus sounds with different delay times are overlaid.) An equalizer is provided before (Pre) and after ([...]

52 Effects List 22: Step Flanger This is a flanger in which the flanger pitch changes in steps. The speed at which the pitch changes can also be specified in terms of a note-value of a specified tempo. 23: Analog Phaser This effect features two analog-type phasers arranged in parallel, making it stereo compatible. The sound as it cyclically drifts [...]

53 Effects List 24: Digital Phaser Phaser is an effect that adds a phase-shifted sound to the original sound to create time-varying change, modulating the sound. 25: Rotary The Rotary effect simulates the sound of the rotary speakers often used with the electric organs of the past. Since the movement of the high range and low range rotors can be se[...]

54 Effects List 27: Stereo Pitch Shifter This effect features two pitch shifters arranged in parallel, making it stereo compatible. It can shift the pitch of the input signal up to one octave up or down. 28: OD/DS → Cho/Flg (Overdrive/ Distortion → Chorus/Flanger) This effect connects either Overdrive or Distortion and either Chorus or Flanger.[...]

55 Effects List 29: OD/DS → Delay (Overdrive/Distortion → Delay) This effect connects either Overdrive or Distortion and Delay in series. 30: Cho/Flg → Delay (Chorus/Flanger → Delay) This effect connects either Chorus or Flanger and Delay in series. Parameter Value Description Drive Mode OD, DS Selects whether to use overdrive (OD) or disto[...]

56 Effects List 31: Enh → Cho/Flg (Enhancer → Chorus/Flanger) This effect connects Enhancer and either Chorus or Flanger in series. 32: Enh → Delay (Enhancer → Delay) This effect connects an Enhancer and a Delay in series. 33: Vocal Multi A limiter/de-esser, enhancer, 3-band equalizer, and delay are connected in series. A limiter holds down[...]

57 Effects List 34: Guitar Multi Guitar Multi provides Comp/Limiter, Overdrive or Distortion, Chorus or Flanger, and Delay effects connected in series. Enhan Sens 0–127 Sensitivity of the enhancer Enhan Fre- quency 0–127 Sets the lower limit of the frequen- cies to which the enhancement ef- fect is added. Enhan Mix Level 0–127 Level of the ov[...]

58 Effects List 35: Bass Multi Bass Multi provides Comp/Limiter, Overdrive or Distortion, 3-band equalizer, and Chorus or Flanger effects connected in series. This algorithm is a multi-effects for bass. 36: E.Piano Multi Enhancer, Phaser, Chorus or Flanger, and Tremolo or Auto- pan are connected in series. This effect is used for electric piano. Pa[...]

59 Effects List 37: Keyboard Multi A ring modulator, 3-band equalizer, pitch shifter, phaser, and delay are connected in series. Ring Modulator is an effect which applies ring modulation using an internal oscillator to the input signal, producing bell- like sounds. 38: Phonograph This effect reproduces the sound of an analog record played on a reco[...]

60 Effects List 39: Radio Tuning This effect reproduces the sound of an AM radio playing. 40: Bit Rate Converter By changing the bit count and sample rate, this effect recreates the Lo-Fi (Low-Fidelity) sounds of the early digital samplers and similar machines. After the Lo-Fi processor, a filter to change the tone is arranged in series. 41: Pseudo[...]

61 Effects List The functions of Chorus parameters are explained. Chorus Type 01: Chorus 1 This conventional chorus effect adds spaciousness and depth to the sound. Slow modulation frequency with less depth. 02:Chorus 2 This conventional chorus effect adds spaciousness and depth to the sound. Rapid modulation frequency with less depth. 03: Chorus 3[...]

62 Effects List The functions of Reverb parameters are explained. Explanations for each Reverb Type are given on the following pages. 01: Stereo Plate Stereo reverb which simulates plate reverberation (a reverb unit that uses the vibration of a metallic plate). 02: Stereo OperaHouse Stereo reverb which simulates the reverberation within a opera hou[...]

63 Effects List 04: Stereo Echoes Stereo reverb which simulates echoes. 05: Stereo Room Stereo reverb which simulates the reverberation within a room. 06: Stereo Cathedral Stereo reverb which simulates the reverberation within a cathedral. 07: Stereo Church Stereo reverb which simulates the reverberation within a church. Parameter Value Description[...]

64 Effects List 08: Room 1 Reverb which simulates the reverberation within a room. It is standard room reverb. 09: Room 2 This simulates the reverberation of a room. It is suitable for simulating a fairly small room, and produces a clear reverberation. Parameter Value Description Pre Low Freq 50–4000 Hz Frequency of the low range Pre Low Gain -15[...]

65 Effects List 10: Room 3 Reverb which simulates the reverberation within a room. This is suitable for simulating a fairly large room, and produces reverberation with a strong mid and low range. 11: Hall 1 This simulates the reverberation of a concert hall. It is a conventional hall reverb. You can also apply a chorus effect to the reverberation t[...]

66 Effects List 12: Hall 2 Simulates the reverberation in a concert hall. This is suitable for simulating a smaller room, and produces a clear reverberation. 13: Hall 3 Simulates the reverberation in a concert hall. This is suitable for simulating a fairly large room, and produces reverberation with a strong mid and low range. Parameter Value Descr[...]

67 Effects List 14: Garage This simulates the reverberation of a garage. It produces the reverberation of a room surrounded by hard-surfaced walls with many reflections. Parameter Value Description Pre Low Freq 50–4000 Hz Frequency of the low range Pre Low Gain -15– +15 dB Gain of the low range Pre Mid Freq 50–20000 Hz Frequency of the middle[...]

68 Specifications VC-2: V-Card Vocal Designer Main Functions • Transform vocal input from a mic into high-quality choirs and human choruses • Use the keyboard to play chords and control the pitch in real time • Transform the character of your voice in real time • Play high-quality vocal choirs from your keyboard Algorithm • Modeling Choir[...]

Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number Velocity Aftertouch Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change System Exclusive System Common System Realtime Aux Messages Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered : True Voice Note ON Note OFF Key's Channel's : True Number : Song Postion : Song Select : Tune : [...]

70 Index A AC inlet .................................................................... 13 Algorithms .................................................................. 8 Attack ...................................................................... 28 Audio I/F ................................................................. 38 AutoNoteSw .......[...]

71 Index MIC Jack Switch .......................................................... 38 Mic Setting ................................................................ 24 MIC Setting Name ....................................................... 24 MIC Switch ............................................................... 10 [MIDI] ......................[...]

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