Step 3. Shortcuts! Convenient Functions Of The Jp-8080; Using Voice Modulator; Producing An Effect As Though An Instrumental Sound Were Talking (Formant Filter) - Roland JP-8080 Owner's Manual

Step 3.

Using Voice Modulator

The Voice Modulator of the JP-8080 provide twelve filters of differing frequency bands. These filters can
be used to produce three effects. Here we will listen to two of these: the "formant filter" and "filter bank"
effects.
Producing an Effect as though an Instrumental Sound were Talking (Formant Filter) ••••
With the Formant Filter effect, a set of filters which simulates the characteristics of a human voice (an audio
signal) be applied to an instrumental sound, creating the impression that the instrumental sound is talking.
The filter settings are created by analyzing an audio input. The audio is normally input from a mic.
* A microphone is not included. You can purchase one from your dealer if required.
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Turn down the volume of the JP-8080 and of the connected audio system to the mini-
mum position, and connect a mic.
After connecting the mic, adjust the volume of the JP-8080 and of the connected audio system.
2
Select performance P2: 86 (p.23).
The PANEL SELECT [UPPER] and [LOWER] indicators will blink.
3
Use the EXTERNAL INPUT [VOCAL/UPPER] to adjust the volume of the mic input.
4
While playing your MIDI keyboard, speak into the microphone.
The sound of the JP-8080 will appear to be speaking.
The pitch will change according to how you play your MIDI keyboard.
* Performances P2: 83–P2: 86 use the formant filter. These should be played while inputting vocals through
the MIC jack. This is especially true in the case of P2:84 and P2:86—they will not sound at all unless vocals
are being input. (p.103)
* Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This can be
remedied by:
1. Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).
2. Relocating microphone at a greater distance from speakers.
3. Lowering volume levels.
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To learn more about the formant filter
You can also input a human voice from a tape or CD, or use instrumental sounds other than the JP-8080.
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Shortcuts! Convenient Functions of the
JP-8080
"Chapter 8. Using Voice Modulator" (p.103)
"Various Ways to Use Voice Modulator" (p.146)
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