Roland VP-7 User guide

Brand: Roland

Model: VP-7

Type: User guide

Achieve

Mastery!

Simply connect a keyboard!

Generate harmony from a vocal and

keyboard!

An amazing vocal processor for

keyboard players who sing, or

for live band performances!

INTRO

A New World of Vocals with

the VP-7

Volume knob

Adjusts the volume of the VP-7.

Bypass button

Outputs only the original sound of the

microphone.

Volume knob

Adjusts the volume of the VP-7.

Stunning human voice

Simply connect your keyboard using a

MIDI cable, and you can start performing

stunningly realistic human voices.

You can perform using four di erent, richly

expressive sounds that o er a wealth of

variations.

Mic knob

Adjusts the volume of

the microphone.

Harmony knob

Adjusts the balance between the

original sound of the microphone

and the vocal sound generated by

the VP-7.

Realistic vocal designer

All you need to do is play a keyboard that you’ve con-

nected via MIDI while you sing into the microphone; the

most suitable harmonies will be created based on the

chords that you’ve played.

Thanks to the VP-7, you’ll be able to create a chorus all by

yourself; with Duet there will be one other voice in addition

to your own, and with Trio, there will be three voices in all.

A New World of Vocals with

the VP-7

Distinctive vocoder sound

Sing while playing a MIDI-connected keyboard, and the

melody you sing will be transformed into the notes you

play on the keyboard.

You can perform using the ideal sounds for a wide range

of styles — mixed chorus, classical, pop, or robot voice.

Ambience knob

Adds ambience (reverberation).

A superb choir at your side

Easy setup and simple operation

allow anyone to produce beautiful choral harmonies.

Getting Ready

Speaker/amp

AC adaptor

Keyboard

AC adaptor

Foot pedal

Microphone

The VP-7 is a compact vocal processor that can dramatically enhance any

performance that employs vocals.

Simply connect it to your keyboard via a MIDI cable, and you’ll be able to play

realistic human voices, as well as generate perfect harmonies from your voice

and your keyboard playing.

It is ideal for any keyboardist or vocalist who wishes to add choral harmonies

when they sing while playing a keyboard, or when they are performing on

stage with a band.

Connect the equipment you need for singing with the VP-7

STEP

This lets you use your

foot to add or remove

harmonies while you

perform.

You’ll need this in

order to produce

sound.

Use audio cables to

make connections.

Connect the included

AC adaptor.

You can connect a

keyboard to the VP-7

via MIDI, and use it

to input chords and

melodies.

Connect a microphone

for you to input your

voice.

A high-quality DR-HS5 (upper

photo) hands-free microphone

with good resistance to feedback

is included with the VP-7.

Microphone placement

Attaching the microphone

Point the microphone at the

corner of your mouth.

Pass the strap around the

back of your head.

Position a hand-held

microphone in front of

your mouth.

Adjusting the microphone’s input sensitivity

Adjust the [Mic] knob until the indicator lights in yellow at the moments when you sing at your

loudest.

Low Ideal High

Placing your speakers on stage

If you place the monitor speakers behind

yourself, their sound will be picked up by the

microphone, causing acoustic feedback.

Bad example

By placing the speakers beside your keyboard

and keeping them a distance away from

the microphone, you can avoid unpleasant

acoustic feedback.

Good example

Play some gorgeous chorus sounds

1. Select a Human Voice sound.

Use the four sound buttons to select a Human

Voice sound.

2. Adjust the volume balance between the

original sound of the microphone and

the harmony.

When the [Harmony] knob is in the center

position, the volume of your own voice will be the

same as that of the harmony. Turn the knob to

the left or right to adjust the volume balance as

desired.

3. Play the keyboard.

You’ll hear a beautiful chorus sound.

Try playing more strongly or softly.

The performance will follow your dynamics in a

richly expressive way.

In particular, with the Jazz Scat sound the dynamics of your keyboard playing produce a

change not only in the sound’s modulation, but also in the sound itself.

4. Try singing along while you play the Human Voice sound.

Human Voice

STEP

What is the VP-7 — Human Voice sounds

Female Choir

This is a female choir sound with a natural character.

Kids Choir

This is a youth choir with a clear and pure sound.

Gregorian Choir

This is the sound of a large choir reminiscent of a church.

Jazz Scat

This is an expressive and clearly de ned sound.

Try applying echo to the Human Voice

1. Turn the [Ambience] knob all the way to

the left.

To make the e ect easier to discern, we’ll start

with the ambience turned o .

2. While playing the keyboard, slowly turn

the [Ambience] knob toward the right.

At  rst, only reverb will be applied. As you pass

the center position, echo will be applied as well.

Turning the knob all the way to the right will

produce the maximum e ect.

3. Play the keyboard.

Ambience can be applied not only to Human Voice but also to Vocal Designer, Vocoder,

and the unprocessed sound from the microphone.

Min

An echo e ect

is applied

Max

Reverb

Max

ReverbReverb

Max

This icon indicates that sound or

performance examples are provided

on the DVD included with the VP-7.

Adding realistic harmony to your singing

1. Select a Vocal Designer sound.

Use the three selection buttons to choose a Vocal

Designer sound.

2. Adjust the volume balance between the

unprocessed microphone sound and the

harmony.

When the [Harmony] knob is in the center

position, your voice and the harmony will be at

the same volume. Turn the knob to left or right to

adjust the balance as desired.

3. On the keyboard, hold down “C E G” and

vocalize into the microphone.

Play at least three notes so that the chord can be

detected.

4. While continuing to hold down “C E G,”

say “waaah...” into the microphone.

You’ll hear “waaah...” in harmony.

Next, articulate your voice; “wah, wah, wah.” You’ll hear the harmony be articulated in the

same way; “wah, wah, wah.”

5. Hold down “C E G” and sing into the microphone.

The harmony will change according to the melody you sing and the chord you play on the

keyboard.

Vocal Designer

STEP

What is the VP-7 — Vocal Designer sounds

Duet

This adds one voice of harmony to your own singing.

Trio 1

This adds one voice above and one voice below your own singing.

Trio 2

This adds two voices of harmony above your own singing.

Let’s Play the VP-7! — Player/vocalists and band performers

Player/vocalists

You can use the VP-7 in the manner of a singer/songwriter who sings while playing the keyboard.

You’ll be able to add harmony to your own voice while you play the piano, signi cantly enriching

the expressive power of your music.

On the DVD, a stage piano is connected via MIDI as shown in the illustration below, and the

“Vocal designer: Trio 1” sound is being played.

Microphone

MIDI

Audio

Audio Audio

Audio

Microphone

Keyboard

Speaker/

Amp

Microphone

Audio

Microphone

Audio

Speaker/

Amp

MIDI

Band performers

By connecting the VP-7 to the vocalist’s microphone, you can freely create a backing chorus even

if there are no other vocalists.

The  rst song uses the “Vocal designer: Duet/Trio 1” sound.

The second song uses the “Vocal designer: Trio 2” sound.

Connecting a foot pedal allows you to switch harmonization on/o without interrupting your

performance on the keyboard.

Sing with a robot voice

1. Select a Vocoder sound.

Pressing the [Vocoder] button repeatedly cycles

you through the Vocoder sounds.

Vocoder 1 (red)

Talk-box type sound

Vocoder 2 (green)

Vintage type sound

Vocoder 3 (orange)

Electro type sound

2. Adjust the volume so that the unpro-

cessed sound from the microphone is

not heard.

Turn the [Harmony] knob all the way to the right

so that only the Vocoder sound is heard.

3. Hold down the “C” note on the key-

board, and sing into the microphone.

You’ll hear a robot-like voice.

If you play a melody while you sing, the singing

voice will be heard with the melody you’re playing

on the keyboard.

Vocoder

STEP

Artist Pro le

Adrian Scott

Adrian was a founding member of the band Air Supply (arranging their early albums).

He has performed or recorded with Jon English, Dragon, Mark Williams, Thelma

Houston, Brian Cadd, Glenn Shorrock, Lisa Edwards, Tommy Emmanuel, Debbie Byrne,

Dannii Minogue and John Farnham. He has toured the world with Kylie Minogue, as her

musical director and keyboard player; and, more recently, toured the U.S. with The Little

River Band. He is also known around the world as a songwriter and keyboard player /

programmer.

Satoru Yoshino

Brought up by music-loving parents, Satoru was immersed in music from a young age.

She made her debut in 2001 from the Victor Entertainment label as a member of the

female vocal duo two-faced. After the duo disbanded, she launched her solo career. She

also worked as a backup vocalist, a singer of commercial jingles, a narrator, and as a vocal

instructor. In 2008, she released her  rst solo mini album, and continues to sing, record,

and perform.

No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written

permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

Roland and Vocal Designer are registered trademarks of Roland Corporation in

the United States and/or other countries.

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