Vocoder V

Vocoder V is not your standard vocoder. It's not your standard synthesizer either. This is your new voice-transforming playground. Unlike the traditional vocoder, it combines carrier and modulator - synth and voice analyzer - into one powerful unit.

If you'd prefer not to sing, there's even a dedicated sampler built in so you can process whatever sounds you want to. Part voice analyzer, part vintage analog synth, part cutting-edge sampler - this might just be the missing piece of your sonic puzzle.

Turn your vocal stems into analog FM basslines; Turn your drum loops into a synth chord sequences; Turn ambient samples into harmonic drones; Anything is possible.

The vocoder was originally invented as a way of analyzing and synthesizing the human voice, used to conserve bandwidth and encrypt radio transmissions - it was even used in the military. In the hands of synth & electric pioneers like Dr. Bob Moog and Harold Bode, the vocoder became an irresistible tool used in every style from disco to death metal. Early iterations of their vocoder were simply referred to as the 'Bode' after Bode's own 7702 Vocoder design. This eventually evolved into the famous 16-Channel Vocoder that we've grown to love - and it remains a fascinating machine to this day.

From Giorgio Moroder to Daft Punk to Wendy Carlos, its vocal-morphing, synth-warping, gritty texture-weaving abilities can be heard on countless albums and soundtracks. It's even raised a few hairs with appearances on some of John Carpenter's iconic soundtracks. ...and with Vocoder V, it's your turn.

Main Features:

• 16 channel Vocoder virtual-analog modeling.
• Integrated synth section:
• Dual-oscillator with FM.
• Waveshaping capabilities.
• Hard sync and fixed frequencies options.
• Chord and glide features.
• Stereo enhancing "ensemble" function.
• External voice input with pitch tracking feature.
• Integrated sample player engine:
• Cycle and keyboard play modes to play back up to 12 samples.
• 700+ included factory samples.
• Time-stretching to sync loops in bars to DAW bpm.
• Vocoder bands rerouting from patch bay.
• Advanced modulation capabilities (envelope follower, LFO and controls assignment).
• 11 integrated effect types (Reverb Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Overdrive, Delay, ...).
• Advanced Brightness, Timbre, Time and Movement macro controls.
• Over 250 factory presets.

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