TASCAM TA-1VP
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2 – Introducing the TASCAM TA-1VP Vocal Producer
How to use this manual
The TASCAM TA-1VP Vocal Producer (henceforth referred
to as the TA-1VP) has a very friendly user-interface and
is extraordinarily easy to use. However, to get the full
benefit of its capabilities, we recommend that you give
this manual at least a quick once over.
If the TA-1VP is your first experience with vocal signal
processing, you’ll find a brief introduction to the theory
and application of the various processing modules in this
chapter. (More in-depth information can be found in a
variety of books on recording technique and periodically
in recording-oriented magazines like Electronic Musician,
EQ, Mix, Recording,and Home Recording, among others.)
If you’re already familiar with the functions and uses of
basic studio signal processors (compressor, gate, de-esser,
EQ, etc.), you can go straight to Chapter 5 to see how they
are implemented in the TA-1VP. On the other hand, unless
you have experience with Antares Auto-Tune and Micro-
phone Modeler, it’s probably wise to at least read the
background information on those features in this chapter.
The contents of this manual
Chapter 2: Introducing the TASCAM Vocal Producer
The chapter you are reading. It provides an overview of
the TA-1VP as well as background information on Antares
Auto-Tune pitch correction and Microphone Modeling.
It also includes an introduction to basic concepts
in compression, expansion, gating, de-essing, and
parametric equalization.
Chapter 3: Setting Up the TASCAM Vocal Producer
How to get the TA-1VP up and running.
Chapter 4: Names and Functions of Parts
This chapter provides a reference for all of the controls,
displays and connectors on the TA-1VP's front and back
panels.
Chapter 5: Operation
This is a guide to all of the features and functions of the
TA-1VP. If you’re only going to read one chapter, this is the
one.
Chapter 6: Creative Applications for the TA-1VP
Some cool, but not-so-obvious stuff you can do with the
TA-1VP.
TASCAM Vocal Producer
Overview
The heart of any great song is a great vocal sound. With
the TA-1VP Vocal Producer, we’ve combined Antares
world-renowned Auto-Tune Evo Pitch Correction and TEC-
Award-winning Microphone Modeler technologies with
state-of-the-art vocal processing modules to give you
everything you need to create stunning vocal tracks in
any musical style.
Live or in the studio, the TA-1VP lets you instantly select
from a library of sounds. From gorgeously mellow to
seriously twisted, we’ve included factory presets for a
wide variety of vocal styles as well as an interface that
makes it easy to create your own signature sounds. (And
given the power and flexibility of the TA-1VP’s processing
modules, we’ve even included a selection of presets for
instrumental and percussion tracks.)
The TASCAM Vocal Producer features:
Antares Auto-Tune Real-time Pitch
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Correction Antares’s world-renowned Auto-Tune
Evo technology lets you correct the pitch of vocals (or
solo instruments), in real time, without distortion or
artifacts, while preserving all of the expressive nuance
of the original performance.
Antares Microphone Modeling
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Antares' TEC
Awarding-winning Microphone Modeler technology
lets you give your vocal tracks the characteristics of a
variety of high-end studio mics as well as adjust the
proximity effect associated with mic distance.
Analog Tube Modeling
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Gives your vocals the warmth
of a classic tube preamp.
Variable Knee Compressor
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A state-of-the-art
dynamics processor with threshold, ratio, attack and
decay controls as well as a continuously variable knee
characteristic.
Downward Expanding Gate
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The TA-1VP's gate, with
threshold and ratio controls, works independently of
the compressor to eliminate noise and breath sounds.
Variable Frequency De-Esser
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The TA-1VP's de-esser
tames vocal sibilance with threshold, ratio, attack and
decay controls as well as a variable highpass frequency
to match any vocal performance.
Flexible Parametric EQ
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You can fine-tune your vocal
sound with two independent bands of equalization
that let you select from 6 dB or 12 dB high or low cut,
high or low shelving with variable slope, bandpass,
notch and fully parametric peaking.
Automatic Mono or Stereo Double Tracking
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You
can automatically mix a doubled track into the TA-1VP's
main output or route it to a separate output for post-
processing and mixing.
Fully Programmable
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Once you’ve created the perfect
vocal sound for a particular track, every parameter can
be saved as a preset for instant recall.
Factory Presets for a Wide Variety of Vocal
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Styles The TA-1VP comes out-of-the-box with an
extensive collection of factory presets for a variety of
vocal styles. (We’ve even included a selection of presets
for instrumental and percussion tracks.)
MIDI Automation
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Every variable module parameter
can be controlled via MIDI continuous controllers for
realtime automation.
