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Convenient Functions

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[KEY] 

knob

Parameter

Value

Explanation

E

External 

carrier

Off, On

Specifies whether the 

vocoder effect is applied 

(on) or is not applied (off) 

to the carrier signal being 

input via USB.

F

Formant 

depth

1–4

Specifies the range 

in which the formant 

changes.

G

Monitor mode Off, On

Specifies whether the 

[VOLUME] knob affects 

the volume of only the 

PHONES jack (on).
If this is on, the volume 

of the LINE OUT jacks 

is fixed.

A

Playback level 0–20

Adjusts the volume 

balance between the USB 

audio input and the mic 

input.

3. 

Edit the setting of the parameter that you selected.

Operation

Explanation

On/off setting

On

Press the [HARMONY] button

Off

Press the [VOCODER] button

Operation

Explanation

Value setting

Increase by 1 Press the [HARMONY] button
Decrease by 1 Press the [VOCODER] button

Checking the volume

The total value of the scene memory [1]–[4] 

buttons that are lit indicates the “ones” place.
The [MEGAPHONE] button is lit if the value is 

10–19, and the [ROBOT] button is also lit if the 

value is 20.
For example, if the value is “18,” scene memory [1], 

[3], and [4] buttons and the [MEGAPHONE] button 

are lit.

4. 

When you have finished making settings, press the 

[MANUAL] button.

The setting is saved and VT-4 restarts.

Backing Up or Restoring the Scene Memories

You can use your computer to back up scene memories and restore 

them from your computer.

Backing up

1. 

With the VT-4 powered-off, connect the VT-4 to your 

computer via a USB cable.

Содержание VT-4

Страница 1: ...forms your voice into that of a robot with a fixed pitch and an expressionless character MEGAPHONE button Gives your voice a distorted character as if you were speaking through a megaphone PEAK indicator Lights if the mic input level is excessive Use the MIC SENS knob to adjust the sensitivity so that this indicator lights occasionally MANUAL button Applies the current settings of the sliders and ...

Страница 2: ...orrection increases as you turn the knob toward the right If this is OFF correction is not applied HARMONY button Adds harmony to your voice VOCODER button Transforms the sound into a vocoder voice PITCH slider Adjusts the pitch of the voice You can adjust this in a range of 1 octave up or down FORMANT slider Adjusts the formant Negative settings produce a masculine character positive produce a fe...

Страница 3: ...EVE GND MIDI IN connector Connect a MIDI device You can use incoming MIDI note messages to play the robot voice etc p 5 USB O port If this port is connected to your computer via a commercially available USB 2 0 cable you can use the VT 4 as a USB audio interface If USB bus power is supplied the unit operates on USB bus power To prevent malfunction and equipment failure always turn down the volume ...

Страница 4: ...mic MEMO If feedback occurs set the noise gate p 7 Editing the Effect 1 Press the MANUAL button You can press a scene memory button to recall a saved effect and then edit those effect settings p 6 2 Use the controllers buttons knobs sliders to edit the effect settings Controller Explanation ROBOT 1 Produces an expressionless voice with a fixed pitch evocative of a robot MEGAPHONE 1 Produces a dist...

Страница 5: ...r generate harmony notes 1 Connect a MIDI keyboard or other MIDI device to the MIDI IN connector 2 While inputting note messages from the MIDI device vocalize into the mic The VT 4 switches to robot voice the ROBOT button is lit and the robot voice is sounded by the incoming note messages The robot voice turns on automatically 3 If you want to add harmony turn the HARMONY button on and input your ...

Страница 6: ...TO PITCH knob KEY knob will not match the actual sound When you adjust the effect after recalling a scene the setting of the controller is applied to the sound At this time the scene memory button blinks Saving a Scene Here s how to save the effect settings to a scene memory button 1 Use the controllers to adjust the effect 2 Hold down the scene memory 1 4 button in which you want to save the scen...

Страница 7: ... of a drum set 1 Hold down the MANUAL button and press the HARMONY button keep holding down the MANUAL button The scene memory 1 4 buttons light 2 Continuing to hold down the MANUAL button press one of the scene memory 1 4 buttons to set the low cut filter Higher numbered scene memory 1 4 buttons specify a higher frequency below which the sound is cut Clarifying the Sound Enhancer By applying the ...

Страница 8: ...from the MIC IN jack TO CARRIER The sound of an external synthesizer that s input to TO CARRIER of the USB port can be used as the signal tonality and pitch that is the basis of the vocoder voice Turn the external carrier setting p 9 On when using this Recording The mic sound processed by the VT 4 can be recorded on your computer Mic sound Sound Explanation MIX The sound of the LINE OUT jacks is i...

Страница 9: ... setting On Press the HARMONY button Off Press the VOCODER button Operation Explanation Value setting Increase by 1 Press the HARMONY button Decrease by 1 Press the VOCODER button Checking the volume The total value of the scene memory 1 4 buttons that are lit indicates the ones place The MEGAPHONE button is lit if the value is 10 19 and the ROBOT button is also lit if the value is 20 For example ...

Страница 10: ...rform the appropriate operation on your computer to disconnect the USB drive 4 Press the MANUAL button 5 When the blinking button goes dark turn the power off and then on again Using Batteries Even When Connected to USB If the VT 4 is connected to a USB port that does not support USB bus power such as when using the VT 4 and the MX 1 Mix Performer with AIRA LINK you can use the VT 4 in battery pow...

Страница 11: ...alkaline batteries to power the unit If USB bus power is being supplied the unit uses USB bus power even if batteries are installed 1 Remove the battery cover When turning the unit over be careful so as to protect the buttons and knobs from damage Also handle the unit carefully do not drop it 2 Taking care to observe the correct orientation of the batteries insert the batteries into the battery ca...

Страница 12: ...er On Alkaline AA LR6 Approx 6 hours phantom power Off Approx 4 hours phantom power On These can vary depending on the specifications of the batteries and the conditions of use Dimensions 174 W x 133 D x 58 H mm 6 7 8 W x 5 1 4 D x 2 5 16 H inches Weight including batteries 554 g 1 lb 4 oz Accessories Owner s Manual Leaflet USING THE UNIT SAFELY Alkaline battery AA LR6 x 4 This document explains t...

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