Using The Vocoder; (Vocoder); Editing The Vocoder Settings; Adjusting The Mic Sensitivity - Roland AX-EDGE Owner's Manual

Using Other Performance Functions

Using the Vocoder

The "Vocoder" adds effects to a human voice. If you run your voice through the
vocoder, you can give it a toneless, robotic tone. Control the pitch by playing the
keyboard.
* Acoustic feedback could be produced depending on the location of
microphones relative to speakers. This can be remedied by:
5 Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).
5 Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers.
5 Lowering volume levels.
1.
Connect a microphone to the rear panel MIC INPUT jack.
NOTE
The AX-Edge supports only dynamic microphones. It does not support
condenser microphones.
2.
Use the rear panel [MIC INPUT Volume] knob
volume.
Make detailed adjustments to the MIC INPUT volume after you
select the sound (program).
Initially, set the knob to approximately the center position.
3.
Press the [VOCODER/VOICE]
4.
Use the [–] [+] buttons to select a sound (program).
Programs whose name starts with
set to use the vocoder.
5.
While playing the keyboard, vocalize into the
microphone.
Use the MIC INPUT volume to make fine adjustments to the
volume.

Editing the Vocoder Settings

1.
Press the [MENU/WRITE]
2.
Use the cursor [K] [J] buttons
then press the [ENTER]
3.
Use the cursor [K] [J] buttons
use the cursor [–] [+] buttons
For details on the parameters, refer to
(English)" (PDF).
4.
If you want to save the setting, execute the Program Write
operation.
Vocoder settings are saved individually for each program.
&
"Saving a Program (Program Write)"
5.
Press the [EXIT] button
screen.
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(Vocoder)

to adjust the
button.
"Voc:"
have their parameters
button.
to select "VOCODER,"
button.
to select a parameter, and
to edit the value.
"Parameter Guide
(p. 16)
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Adjusting the Mic Sensitivity

Depending on the environment in which you're performing, noise
from the surroundings might be picked up by the mic, causing the
vocoder to not work as you intend.
In this case, adjust the microphone sensitivity so that is it less likely
to pickup noise.
1.
Press the [MENU/WRITE]
2.
Use the cursor [K] [J] buttons
then press the [ENTER]
3.
Use the cursor [K] [J] buttons
use the [–] [+] buttons
Menu
[SHIFT] + cursor [K] [J]
MIC
4.
If you want to save the setting, execute the System Write
operation.
&
"Saving the System Settings (System Write)"
and
button.
to select "SYSTEM,"
button.
to select a parameter, and
to edit the value.
Parameter Value
Cursor [K] [J] [–] [+]
OFF, ON: Noise suppressor on/
NS Sw off (suppresses noise during
times of silence)
0–127: Volume at which noise
NS Thrs
suppression begins
0–127: Time from when noise
NS Rls suppression begins until the
volume reaches 0
(p. 20)
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