Background Vocals for Every Keyboardist

Features

For keyboardists in need of great background vocals, the new VP-7 vocal processor is ready to sing! Create harmonies instantly, from a single voice to a full-scale choir, with a microphone and a MIDI connection to the keyboard of your choice. It’s simple. Just select a sound type from the front panel, and play. The Human Voice section provides rich and expressive choral backing by just playing the keyboard — no singing required. The Vocal Designer section on this vocal processor can automatically generate 2-voice or 3-voice backing harmonies based on the lyrics that you sing into the microphone. And for classic robot-voice effects, the Vocoder button lets you instantly sound like a vintage vocoder.

• Generate vocal harmonies instantly — no vocal skills required
• Dedicated buttons for instant access to the preset sounds
• Four expressive Human Voice sounds, three Vocal Designer choirs, plus vintage vocoder, echo, and reverb
• Dedicated knobs for volume, mic level, harmony mix, and Ambience level
• Bundled with DR-HS5 microphone (designed for Roland’s Vocal Designer products)

Background Vocals for Every Keyboardist

More Info

Ultimate Expression
The VP-7 lets you create “virtual vocals” with spoken or sung phrases from your own voice. Whether you need a basic harmony or perhaps a vintage vocoder sound, the VP-7 can deliver the interactive, expressive vocal backing you need. Play the desired harmony notes on the keyboard, and sing. You can even generate harmonies without singing at all — just play and let the VP-7’s Human Voice section do the vocalising for you.

Easy Control
Operating the VP-7 couldn’t be easier. Even though the unit itself is compact, the dedicated buttons and knobs are large and clearly labelled. Four knobs provide instant control over volume, Mic level, Harmony mix, and Ambience level. Large front-panel buttons are provided for selecting the Human Voice type (Female Choir, Boys Choir, Gregorian Choir, and Jazz Scat), for selecting the Vocal Designer type (Duet, Trio 1, and Trio 2), for Bypass, and for activating the Vocoder section.

On Time, On Budget
The VP-7 can be used for a wide variety of musical applications. It’s ideal for musicians who perform alone or in small groups, for example, and who need an interactive, real-time backing chorus. The creative possibilities are vast, as are the time/money savings that this instrument can provide.

Background Vocals for Every Keyboardist

Specs

Tones

Human Voice: Female Choir, Kids Choir, Gregorian Choir, Jazz Scat
Vocal Designer: Duet, Trio1, Trio2
Vocoder: Vocoder1, Vocoder2, Vocoder3
Variation: Male

Maximum Polyphony

64 voices (varies according to the sound generator load)

Master Tune

438 Hz to 442 Hz

Nominal Input Level

INPUT (MIC): -50 to -10 dBu

Controller

Harmony Knob, Ambience Knob, Tuning Knob

Connectors

Headphone Jack: Stereo miniature phone type, Output Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch phone type, Line Input Jack: Stereo miniature phone type, Mic Jack: 1/4 inch phone type or XLR type (with phantom power), Foot Pedal Jack (Bypass on/off), MIDI Connector (IN), DC IN jack

Power Supply

DC 9 V: AC Adaptor

Current Draw

550 mA

Accessories

Owner's Manual, Hands-free Microphone DR-HS5, MIDI Cable, Tutorial DVD, Guidebook, AC Adaptor (PSB-1U), Power Cord

Options

Pedal Switch: DP Series, Desktop stand and PDS-10 bracket: BKT-S, Pad Stand: PDS-10

Size and Weight

Width

240 mm9-1/2 inches

Depth

144 mm5-11/16 inches

Height

64 mm2-9/16 inches

Weight

800 g1 lbs. 13 oz.

0 dBu = 0.775 V rms

In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

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Accessories

DP-2 Damper Pedal Momentary footswitch for use with keyboards and recording products. Click for Details	DP-10 Damper Pedal This well-built, real-feel pedal comes with a non-slip rubber plate — essential when performing on hardwood or slip-prone surfaces — and an extended cable (2.2m) for stacked multi-keyboard setups. Click for Details	PDS-10 Pad Stand A stand for Roland’s HPD, SPD, VG, and VB-series instruments (including the HandSonic 10, HandSonic 15, SPD-20, SPD-S, VG-99, and VB-99.) Click for Details
BKT-S SonicCell Stand/Bracket Securely mount Roland’s SonicCell on a desktop or PDS-10 stand. Click for Details

VP-7 Brochure (PDF)