Page 4 - IMPORTANT NOTES
4 Power Supply 301 • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrica...
Page 5 - CONTENTS
5 CONTENTS Look What You Can Do with the VP-7 . . . . . . . . 6 Names of Things and What They Do . . . . . . . . . 8 Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 6 - Look What You Can Do with the VP-7; Human Voice
6 Look What You Can Do with the VP-7 “Connecting a Microphone” (p. 13) Microphone “Connecting a Keyboard” (p. 11) Keyboard “Performing along with Your Portable Audio Player” (p. 28) Portable audio player “Connecting a Foot Pedal” (p. 14) Foot pedal Human Voice Perform realistic human vocals You can ...
Page 7 - A superb choir at your side; Now it’s easy for anyone to create the finest choral harmonies.
7 Vocoder Transform your voice to a robot voice Sing into a microphone while playing a keyboard, and your voice will morph into a robot voice. Press the [Vocoder] button, and use the keyboard to play sounds ranging from vintage vocoder sounds to the latest electro-styles (p. 20). Vocal Designer Add ...
Page 8 - Top Panel; Names of Things and What They Do
8 1 [Volume] Knob (p . 16) This adjusts the overall volume of the VP-7. 2 MIDI Indicator This will light when messages are received from the MIDI IN con- nector. 3 Level (Tune) Indicator (p . 26) This indicates the microphone input level (index markings at the right). When you turn the [TUNE] knob o...
Page 9 - Bottom Panel
9 23 23 USB FOR UPDATE Connector This is used to update the VP-7’s internal program. NOTE For normal use, do not connect anything to this connec- tor. 12 [POWER] Switch (p . 15) This turns the power of the VP-7 on/off. 13 DC IN Jack (p . 10) Connect the AC adaptor here. 14 MIDI IN Connector (p . 11)...
Page 10 - Connecting the AC Adaptor; Getting Ready; Attaching the VP-7 to a stand
10 Connecting the AC Adaptor Connect the included AC adaptor to the DC IN connector on the rear panel of the VP-7. Power Cord Indicator NOTE 932 • Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards. The indicator...
Page 11 - Connecting a Keyboard; Changing the MIDI receive mode; To check the current MIDI reception mode; To change the MIDI reception mode
11 Connecting a Keyboard By using the VP-7 in conjunction with a keyboard, you’ll be able to control your performance expression in greater detail.You can play the keyboard to specify the harmony notes or vocal pitches. MIDI Cable MIDI IN Keyboard MIDI OUT If you run a cable from the output of your ...
Page 12 - Connecting Headphones or Speakers; Connecting monitor speakers; Using headphones
12 Connecting Headphones or Speakers The VP-7 does not contain speakers. In order to hear sound, you’ll need to connect it to an audio device, such as monitor speakers or a stereo system, or connect headphones. NOTE 921 To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn d...
Page 13 - Connecting a Microphone; If using a phantom-powered microphone
13 Connecting a Microphone A microphone is indispensable when performing with the VP-7.The VP-7 models vocal sounds by using your voice that is input via the microphone. 922 * This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR/TRS) type jacks . Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown below . Make conn...
Page 14 - Connecting a Foot Pedal
14 Connecting a Foot Pedal The VP-7 allows you to connect a foot pedal (DP series; sold separately). If you connect a foot pedal (DP series; sold separately) to the FOOT PEDAL jack on the rear panel, you’ll be able to use your foot to operate the function of the [Bypass] button (p. 24).When you pres...
Page 15 - Turning the Power On/Off; Turning the Power On; Turning the Power Off
15 Turning the Power On/Off Here’s how to turn the VP-7’s power on/off. Turning the Power On 941 * Once the connections have been completed (p . 10 – p . 14), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified . By turn- ing on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/o...
Page 16 - Adjusting the Volume
16 Adjusting the Volume 1. Turn the [Volume] knob to adjust the VP-7’s overall volume . MEMO For best results, adjust the controls of your amp and speaker so that the volume is appropriate when the [Volume] knob is in the range between 12 o’clock and 2 o’clock, as shown in the illustration.Turn the ...
Page 18 - Selecting a Human Voice; Performing with a Human Voice; If you don’t hear sound, check the following
18 The Human Voice section lets you perform with realistic choir sounds simply by playing the keyboard. Selecting a Human Voice Press one of the Human Voice buttons so it’s lit (green); now you can play the Human Voice section.If one of the Human Voice sounds is selected, the indicator of that sound...
Page 19 - Selecting a Vocal Designer Sound; Performing with Vocal Designer
19 By singing into the microphone while you press chords on the keyboard, you can add harmonies to the sound of your voice. Selecting a Vocal Designer Sound To play the Vocal Designer section, press one of the Vocal Designer sound buttons so its indicator is lit (red).When a Vocal Designer sound is ...
Page 20 - Performing with the Vocoder; Selecting a Vocoder Sound
20 Performing with the Vocoder By playing the keyboard while you sing into the microphone, you can perform a variety of vocoder sounds, ranging from vintage vocoders to the latest electro-types. Selecting a Vocoder Sound To play vocoder sounds, press the [Vocoder] button so its indicator is lit.The ...
Page 21 - Selecting a Variation Sound
21 Selecting a Variation Sound You can choose from seven different variation sounds.While holding down the [Vocoder] button, press one of the Human Voice or Vocal Designer buttons to select a variation sound.Like the vocoder sounds, the variation sounds will generate harmony based on the pitch of th...
Page 22 - Using Controllers; Performing with a Keyboard; Performing a Vocoder sound
22 Using Controllers Performing with a Keyboard If you connect a MIDI keyboard to the VP-7, you’ll be able to play chords on the keyboard to specify the harmonies that will be produced. 1. Connect your keyboard . For details on connections, refer to ”Connecting a Keyboard” (p. 11). 2. Select a sound...
Page 24 - Outputting Only the Direct Sound from the Microphone (Bypass); Using a foot pedal
24 Outputting Only the Direct Sound from the Microphone (Bypass) When you turn on the power, the VP-7 will start up with Human Voice/Vocal Designer/Vocoder turned on.By pressing the [Bypass] button, you can mute the Human Voice/Vocal Designer/Vocoder sound. Only the direct sound from the microphone ...
Page 27 - Using the VP-7 in Combination with a Sequencer; An example of advanced studio techniques
27 Using the VP-7 in Combination with a Sequencer By connecting a sequencer, you can use the VP-7 to generate harmony within your studio project, allowing it to be used as a component in your song productions. If you want, you can record sound produced by Human Voice/Vocal Designer/Vocoder on an aud...
Page 28 - Connecting your portable audio player; Adjusting the volume
28 Performing along with Your Portable Audio Player You can perform along with sound from your portable audio player, CD player, sampler, or other external device.For example, you could have an accompaniment be played by your portable audio player while you use a microphone or key- board to perform ...
Page 29 - Changing the Settings; Changing the function of the output L/R jacks; Changing the Pitch Bend Range (Bend Range); Changing the pitch bend range
29 Changing the Settings Changing the Function of the Output L/R Jacks (Output Mode) You can specify whether the output L/R jacks will output a conventional stereo signal, or whether the L-jack will output only the Human Voice/Vocal Designer/Vocoder sound while the R-jack outputs only the direct sou...
Page 30 - Reset to Default Factory Setting (Factory Reset); Sound List
30 Reset to Default Factory Setting (Factory Reset) The “factory reset” operation will return all settings stored in the VP-7 to their factory-set state.The factory reset operation will initialize the following items. Item Default value The last-selected sound Human Voice - Female Choir MIDI receive...
Page 31 - Troubleshooting
31 Troubleshooting Problem What to check Page Power will not turn on Is the AC adaptor connected correctly? p. 10 No sound Are your amp, speakers, or headphones connected correctly? p. 12 Is the VP-7’s volume at a high enough level? p. 16 Could Bypass be on? p. 24 Sound Does Not Stop If the input fr...
Page 32 - MIDI Implementation Chart
32 MIDI Implementation Chart Date : Jan. 05, 2010 Model: VP-7 Version : 1.00 Function... Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Channel Default Changed X X 1, 1–16 1 Depend on mode Mode Default Messages Altered X X ************** Mode 1, 3 X Storable in memory Note Number : True Voice X **************...
Page 33 - Specifications
33 Specifications VP-7: Vocal Processor • Tones Human Voice Female Choir, Kids Choir, Gregorian Choir, Jazz Scat Vocal Designer Duet, Trio 1, Trio 2 Vocoder Vocoder 1, Vocoder 2, Vocoder 3 Variation Male & Female, Kids Choir 2, Classic, Jazz Scat 2, Background, Pop, Gospel • Maximum Polyphony 64...
Page 34 - Index
34 A AC ADAPTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10AMBIENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25AMBIENCE KNOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 B BEND RANGE . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 36 - Information
Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. AFRICA EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Offi ce 9, EBN Hagar Al Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: (022)-417-1828 REUNION MARCEL FO-...
Page 39 - NOTICE; FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION; WARNING
IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: BROWN: As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloure...
