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Keyboards & MIDI > Professional Keyboards > Keyboards / Synthesizers > Roland VP-550 Roland VP-550 Vocal-modeling Keyboard with Classical, Gospel, and Popular Vocal Sounds and Styles »CLICK TO ENLARGE   ItemID: VP550   Retail Price: $1,699.00 SAVE $203.03 (12%) WHEN YOU BUY TODAY! SALE PRICE: $1,495.97 Add the VP-550 to Your Wishlist Yes, It's In Stock! This item is available for immediate delivery. Our centrally-located warehouse ensures you the fastest delivery time in the industry. Order now by adding to your cart or call your Sales Engineer.   Payments as low as $45/ mo. Customers also bought...   Boss FS-5U Nonlatch Foot Switch Pedal $26.97     Roland EV-5 Expression Pedal $79.97     Roland DP-2 Square Pedal (-) $13.39   View More Suggestions

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Carry Your Backing Vocals Wherever You Perform! For musicians who can't accommodate a choir or group of background singers for their gigs or recording sessions, Roland offers the VP-550 Vocal Designer Keyboard. Much more than a traditional vocoder or harmonizer, the VP-550 uses Roland's breakthrough vocal-modeling technology to bring the highest quality interactive vocal sounds to a dedicated instrument. Connect a mic, select a sound, and play. You won't believe what can come out of this instrument: spectacular classical choirs, soulful gospel choirs, pop and jazz voices, male and female ensembles, vintage vocoder, and lush string/vocal hybrids. Roland VP-550 at a Glance: Vocal-modeling magic Useful for a wide variety of musical applications Vocoder modeling for a blast from the past User-friendly operation Vocal-modeling magic The human voice is the most expressive musical instrument of all, so why not use it as a tool to create ultra-realistic and expressive "virtual vocals" with words generated from your own voice? Whether you need, a full choir, or surreal vocoder-like layers, the VP-550 can deliver the interactive, expressive vocal backing you need. The VP-550 is also equipped with world-class string sounds, which can be blended together with the vocal effects. Useful for a wide variety of musical applications Not limited to one style of music, the VP-550 can be used for a wide variety of musical applications. It's ideal for musicians who perform alone or in small groups, for example, and who need an interactive, real-time backing chorus. Or, film and TV music composers who are challenged with time and budget can use the VP-550 to generate high-impact choral arrangements on the spot. Churches in need of a choir (or choir enhancer) will love the VP-550. The creative possibilities are vast, as are the time/money savings that this instrument can provide. Vocoder modeling for a blast from the past The VP-550 is equipped with ultra high-resolution vocoder modeling, which can be used to generate surreal vocal effects great for electronica, pop, R&B, hip-hop, and the like. Inject a dose of classic retro "robot voice" charm into your next recording without the hassle and expense of a separate vocoder. User-friendly operation One look at the VP-550's inviting front panel and you'll know that this instrument has "user friendly" written all over it. There are no hidden menus or complicated key commands required. Every feature has a dedicated button or slider that's clearly labeled and easy to reach. Performers will especially love how inviting and inspiring the VP-550 is to use onstage. Roland VP-550 Vocal Designer Keyboard Features: Generate expressive, interactive backing vocals in real time Vocal Designer types: Classical, Gospel, Pops, Male/Female, vocoder Ensemble types: mixed chorus, jazz scat, boy's choir, humming, full strings, slow strings Play Vocal Designer and Ensemble sounds simultaneously Exceptionally user-friendly operation Invisible D Beam infrared controller for high-impact performance Get the vocal sounds you've dreamed of with the Roland VP-550! Customer Reviews  Amazingly easy to use and sounds even better   by Jim from Sacramento, CA, October 11, 2007 Music Background:  Pro Musician “I do alot of demo work for a division of Roland called RODGERS Church organs. We were shown this and now I carry one everywhere I play. I is such fun to do an old hymn with cool chords and sound like a Gospel Accapella Choir. The folks always respond with amazment. At home I use it in my demo studio for back up vocals and have fooled several people into thinking I had pro singers come in for...” Read More • Click Here to Read More Customer Reviews • Write Your Own Review Sweetwater Expert Advice     "This is a most impressive vocal processor. So unbelievably easy to use and powerful as well. You want gospel? You got it! Big, lush choirs? They will blow you away. Vocoding? AMAZING! Get this instrument and see what it will do for your music. This is truly an "I GOTTA HAVE IT" piece." Scott Senn More Keyboards / Synthesizers from Roland: · Roland JUNO-D · Roland JUNO-G · Roland SH-201 · Roland V-Synth GT · Roland V-Synth XT · Roland JUNO-STAGE View All Products from Roland  Tell a Friend About the VP-550!  Print This Page See Also:  Synths

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