TC-Helicon VoicePro, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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Section 6: Detailed Parameter Descriptions
Tuning
VoicePro includes three tuning options. These options have
no effect in Notes mode.
"Equal" Tuning uses approximations for the tuning of each
note, allowing us to easily alter the key of our music
without re-tuning our instruments. This is the same way
synthesizers are tuned.
"Just" Tuning maintains the relative ratios between pitches,
creating perfect harmonies. Just Tuning will sound natural
the majority of the time..
"Barbershop" Tuning differs from Just Tuning in Chord
Mode and is best used for a cappella applications.
Hold
This control engages the Harmony Hold feature. When set
to "On", Harmony Hold freezes the harmony voices while
allowing the lead voice to ad lib over top. When a preset is
stored, the parameter will always be saved as "Off".
Hold Release
Sets a fade-out time for the hold feature when returned to
the "Off" value.
Attack/Release (available in Chord and Notes Modes)
Attack Mode sets the envelope attack and release times for
harmony voices. Using these parameters can make
entrances and ends of harmony notes more natural. This
function works when Latch is "off" and MIDI is being used.
Latch (available in Chord and Notes Modes)
When enabled, the last chord remains active after the
notes have been released. When disabled, harmony output
stops when MIDI notes are released.
Root/Chord (available in Chord Modes)
Use these parameters to set the chord root (key) and chord
type. The chord defines the allowable notes for the
harmony voices.
Harmony | Shift, Scale, Chord or
Notes
The majority of parameters in this tab are vertically
assigned to one of the harmony voices: "V1" for voice 1,
"V2" for voice 2, etc.
Level
Each harmony voice can have its own level. There is also
an "Off" value to disable that harmony voice. Since up to 4
voices of harmony can be added, be sure to leave
headroom for additional level.
Voicing (available in Shift, Scale and Chord Modes)
In Shift Mode, the voices are shifted relative to the input
note. The values range from -24 semitones to +24
semitones creating parallel harmonies.
In Scale Mode, the Voicing Parameter specifies the interval
of the harmony note with respect to the input note
according to the selected scale. The range of values goes
from -2 o2 octaves. For example, a setting of +3rd
will result in a harmony voice a third above the input voice,
related to the current scale.
In Chord Mode, the Voicing Parameter specifies the
relation of the harmony note to the input note with respect
to the current chord. The harmony voices are always notes
in the chord. A setting of "Up1" places the harmony voice
on the next chord tone above the input voice.
Pan
Each harmony voice can have its own stereo pan position.
Spreading the harmony voices within the stereo field can
help de-couple the harmony voices from the input voice,
resulting in more natural harmonies.
Gender
This parameter shifts the formants (often called gender) of
the harmony voices. Use it to alter the character of the
voice ranging from -50 (a big person with a deep voice) to
0 (no change) to +50 (mice/alien sound).