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Using the mic to add expression to the Ensemble
(VOICE EXPRESSION)
You can use your voice via the mic to add expression to the sound of the Ensemble part.
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For details, refer to “Using a mic to control expression (VOICE EXPRESSION)” (p. 40).
About the VP-550’s strings ( STRINGS 1)
Just as string sound was provided on the VP-330 that went on sale in 1979, this VP-550
also provides an extremely powerful string sound. This string sound was newly developed
specifi cally for the VP-550.
The sound is distinctive in having a far richer level of performance expression than conven-
tional synthesizers. Furthermore, the sound is designed so that this dynamic expression
will naturally become part of your performance without you having to be aware of it. No
need for complex operations. Simply play the keyboard like you feel, and the VP-550 will
respond.
Dynamics control
On a conventional synthesizer, the string sound might switch between “softly bowed sounds” and “strongly
bowed sounds” according to your playing dynamics. However, pressing the expression pedal simply changes
the volume without aff ecting the tone. This can produce an unnatural impression when a soft sound gradu-
ally becomes a loud sound.
In contrast, the string sound built into the VP-550 use the expression pedal (or “Voice Expression” function) to
smoothly change the sound between “softly bowed sounds” and “strongly bowed sounds,” creating a much
more natural-sounding crescendo or decrescendo. Tonal changes produced by using the expression pedal
will occur in a smooth, natural curve that follows the movement of your foot, giving your performance a
whole new dimension of expressive reality.
Intelligent legato
When you play the keyboard legato (pressing the next key before releasing the preceding key), the sound
automatically switches to a dedicated legato sound that creates a smooth transition between notes. The
degree of expression will change intelligently according to the speed of your performance. In the violin reg-
ister, a portamento eff ect that smoothly connects the pitch from one note to the next is automatically added
according to the content of your performance. Packed inside the VP-550 is a polished string ensemble that’s
waiting for you to direct it.
