Roland V-Synth GT Quick Start Manual page 36

Vocoder screen Vocoder screen
In the Vocoder screen you can change the type of vocoder. The following Vocoder types are
provided.
Vocoder Type
Stereo
Mono
Vintage
Enhance
Changing the type of voice Changing the type of voice
Simulating a vintage vocoder Simulating a vintage
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Characteristics
Produces a stereo spread.
This is suitable for simulating choral sounds such as choir or chorus.
Emphasizes clarity of the vocal.
This is suitable for creating solo vocal sounds.
The output will be mono.
Produces the well-known "vocoder sound. "
This is suitable for obtaining vintage vocoder sounds such as typical of the VP-330.
Boosts the high-frequency range.
This is a good choice when you want the vocal sound to be well-defi ned.
vocoder
If the Vocoder Type is other than Vintage, you'll
be able to select a variety of Formant Types.
For example, you can change a male voice into
a female voice.
If the Vocoder Type is set to Vintage, you'll be
able to create the familiar vocoder sound.
It's easy to get that "stereotypical" robot voice
that was frequently used in techno music of
the 1980's.
You can also apply COSM eff ects to produce
new vocoder sounds obtainable only with the
V-Synth GT.