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Roland VT-4 Owner's Manual

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Panel Descriptions
[VOLUME] knob
Adjusts the volume of the LINE OUT jacks
and the PHONES jack.
[MIC SENS] knob
Adjusts the input sensitivity of the mic
connected to the MIC IN jacks (front/rear).
[ROBOT] button
Transforms your voice into that of a robot,
with a fixed pitch and an expressionless
character.
[MEGAPHONE] button
Gives your voice a distorted character as if
you were speaking through a megaphone.
Before using this unit, carefully read the leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES. " After reading, keep the document(s) where it will
be available for immediate reference.
© 2018 Roland Corporation
Owner's Manual
PEAK indicator
Lights if the mic input level is excessive.
Use the [MIC SENS] knob to adjust the
sensitivity so that this indicator lights
occasionally.
[KEY] knob
Specifies the key used when applying the
effect of the [ROBOT] button or the [AUTO
PITCH] knob (p. 5).
[BYPASS] button
Disables the effects (including reverb).
[MANUAL] button
Applies the current settings of the sliders
and the [AUTO PITCH] knob to the sound.
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  • Page 1 Gives your voice a distorted character as if you were speaking through a megaphone. Before using this unit, carefully read the leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES. ” After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference. © 2018 Roland Corporation...
  • Page 2 Panel Descriptions [FORMANT] slider Scene memory [1]–[4] buttons [BALANCE] slider Adjusts the formant. Recall effect settings (scenes). Adjusts the balance between the unprocessed voice (NORMAL) and the Negative (“-”) settings produce a masculine The button of the “recalled” scene memory is lit. effect-processed voice (EFFECT).

  • Page 3: Connecting Your Equipment

    If this port is connected to your computer via a SLEEVE: GND commercially available USB 2.0 cable, you can use the VT-4 as a USB audio interface. 2: HOT 1: GND * If USB bus power is supplied, the unit operates on USB bus power.

  • Page 4: Transforming Your Voice

    Transforming Your Voice Applying an Effect Editing the Effect 1. Connect your mic to the MIC IN jack (front or rear). 1. Press the [MANUAL] button. You can press a scene memory button to recall a saved effect, and * If you connect a condenser mic to the MIC IN jack (rear) via an XLR connector, turn the [PHANTOM] switch on.
  • Page 5 MIDI IN connector. 2. While inputting note messages from the MIDI device, vocalize into the mic. The VT-4 switches to robot voice (the [ROBOT] button is lit), and the robot voice is sounded by the incoming note messages. (The robot MEMO voice turns on automatically.)

  • Page 6: Recalling Effect Settings (Scene Memories)

    Recalling Effect Settings (Scene Memories) Effect settings (scenes) that you’ve saved in the scene memory buttons Saving a Scene can be recalled instantly. You can save up to eight scenes. Here’s how to save the effect settings to a scene memory button. Scene 1 Scene 4 1.

  • Page 7: Convenient Functions

    Preventing Unintended Sound (Low Cut Filter) You can make low cut filter settings to prevent the VT-4 from unintentionally producing sound in response to low-frequency sounds nearby (such as the kick sound of a drum set).

  • Page 8: Making Settings For Other Functions

    Recording Using the VT-4 As a USB Audio Interface By using a commercially available USB 2.0 cable to connect the VT-4 to The mic sound processed by the VT-4 can be recorded on your your computer, you can use the VT-4 as a USB audio interface.
  • Page 9 You can use your computer to back up scene memories and restore Press the [HARMONY] button them from your computer. On/off setting Press the [VOCODER] button Backing up 1. With the VT-4 powered-off, connect the VT-4 to your computer via a USB cable.
  • Page 10 Using Batteries Even When Connected to USB power on. If the VT-4 is connected to a USB port that does not support USB bus The [ROBOT] button and the [BYPASS] button light, and the scene power, such as when using the VT-4 and the MX-1 (Mix Performer) with memory buttons through the [MANUAL] button blink while moving AIRA LINK, you can use the VT-4 in battery-powered mode.

  • Page 11: Installing Batteries

    Appendix Effect Variation List Installing Batteries As an alternative to USB bus power, you can use commercially available Effect button (hold down) + Effect variation AA nickel-metal hydride batteries or alkaline batteries to power the unit. scene memory button * If USB bus power is being supplied, the unit uses USB bus power NORMAL even if batteries are installed.
  • Page 12 Appendix Main Specifications Roland VT-4: Voice Transformer Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery (AA, HR6), Power Supply Alkaline (AA, LR6) x 4, or obtained via USB port (USB bus power) Current Draw 500 mA Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6): Approx. 7 hours (phantom power: Off ) Approx.

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