1
Front panel
1
D
BEAM
p. 37
You can apply various eff ects to the sound by waving your hand over this sensor.
2
VOLUME
p. 20
This knob adjusts the overall volume of the VP-550.
3
SOUND
CHECK
p. 34
Here you can record and check the sound that’s sent from the OUTPUT jacks.
4
BASS & PERCUSSION
p. 31
These buttons select bass sounds or voice percussion.
5
OCTAVE
p. 36
These buttons raise or lower the keyboard range in one-octave steps.
6
VOCAL
DESIGNER
p. 21
Here you can select the tonal character of the vocal designer, and adjust the mic level.
7
ENSEMBLE
p. 27
Here you can select the ensemble sound and adjust the volume.
8
REGISTRATION
p. 43
Here you can register combinations of vocal designer and ensemble settings.
9
AMBIENCE
p. 33
Here you can adjust the type and depth of ambience.
10
Pitch bend / modulation
lever
p. 38
Use this lever to vary the pitch or apply vibrato.
* The VP-550’s pitch bend range is fi xed at a whole note (two semitones).
11
Keyboard
Perform.
*The VP-550 does not respond to aftertouch.
Rear panel
12
POWER
ON
Switch
p. 18
Press to turn the power on/off .
13
AC
Inlet
p. 12
Connect the included power cord to this inlet.
14
MIDI
connectors
p. 54
Connect your MIDI equipment to these connectors.
15
TUNE
knob
p. 42
This knob adjusts the pitch of the VP-550 over a range of 415.3 Hz–466.2 Hz.
16
PEDAL
jacks
p. 16, p. 39
Connect an expression pedal and hold pedal to these jacks.
17
EXT
IN
jack
p. 15, p. 50
Connect an external synthesizer or mic (phone plug) to this jack.
18
MIC
jack
p. 14, p. 22
Connect a mic (XLR plug) to this jack.
19
OUTPUT
jacks
p. 13
These jacks output the sound of the VP-550 in stereo (L/R).
20
PHONES
jack
p. 13
Connect your headphones to this jack.
