Published on Feb 13, 2014 RolandChannel·835 videos
"Groundbreaking artists talk about their experiences with Roland instruments and make first contact with the AIRA gear. Artists appearing are: Arthur Baker, Ricardo Villalobos, A Guy Called Gerald, Rain Man, Netsky, Oscar Burnside, Boys Noize, Dr Meaker, Hardfloor, John Heckle, Hisashi Saito, and Akkord."
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Update3: You can find a write-up on Novamusik here.
Update2: You can find comments and discussion on this post on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge here. I also added a page break for this post on the main site so it doesn't slow the site down for new posts. Click the "Click for more" link to get to the full post.
Update: Added full specs for each for the sake of completion. I think the current round of updates are done for now. I'll will add a note here if more comes in. If more comes in after new posts have gone up, I'll put a new post to make sure you don't miss anything. New posts will resume shortly.
List prices: TR-8 $499, TB-3 $299, VT-3 $199, System-1 $599
Quick note: I've been pretty neutral when it comes to these and to new synth releases in general. I like to keep my opinion and bias out and present things as they are. There is one thing I do want to mention in this case and it's something that has bothered me for quite some time. The System-1 is four voice. Why manufacturers come out with four voice polys I'll never understand. Five should be the minimum in my opinion, preferably six. Voice dropping/stealing just sucks on a four voice. Some of us do like patches with longer release times. I can kind of understand with analog hardware as the cost of components go up, but even then I think adding that one extra voice like in a Prophet-5 would be worth the cost. For VAs there's no excuse.
Tons of videos added below.
808 States Graham Masey video added below.
Honeysmack performance video added below.
Synthtophia video added below.
Roland AIRA - TR8 - 808/909 Drum Machine Review
Published on Feb 14, 2014
Roland AIRA TB3 Touch Bass Line - Review
AIRA TR8 vs TR808 Listen
Roland AIRA Performance: TR-8, VT-3, TB-3, System-1
Published on Feb 14, 2014 DJ TechTools ·313 videos
"Brandon from Roland demos the new Roland gear in a live routine, recorded at NAMM 2014. Learn more about all of the gear in this article: http://bit.ly/1exY7hx"
Roland AIRA TR-8: First Look
Published on Feb 14, 2014 Point Blank Music School ·566 videos
Roland AIRA TB-3: First Look
Using Multiple Outputs with the Roland TR-8
Roland - AIRA TR-8 and TB-3 - Paul Hartnoll of Orbital gives his initial impressions.
Published on Feb 13, 2014 GAK·358 videos
Roland - AIRA TR-8 and TB-3 - Unboxing and demo by James Wiltshire of Freemasons
Roland AIRA - The Wait is Over! - TR-8 and TB-3
Roland AIRA Jam - TR-8 Rhythm Performer & TB-3 Touch Bassline Demo
Roland AIRA - Extended Exclusive Interview with Graham Massey
Published on Feb 14, 2014 Dawsons Music·157 videos
First contact Roland TR-8 TR-3 VT-3
Published on Feb 14, 2014 Honeysmack·10 videos
"First run, first 8 minutes, straight out of the box. Just quickly finding my way around the new boxes. No major statement.
All you are hearing are Roland's new:
TR-8 Rhythm Performer
TR-3 Touch Bassline
VT-3 Voice Transformer
Very immediate, straight forward and a lot of fun! No need to read the manual with these puppies.
Audio is straight off the desk no post, no added effects, no sugar, no salt etc..absolutely nothing else. TR-3 output is going into VT-3 which is then going into the external in of the TR-8.
Will have some more clips up in the next few days.
Yeah had to slot the new boxes right in the middle of me original TR-808, TR-909, TB-303 and VT-1, shhhhh keep your voice down, there might be children in the room.
I will be performing a live PA with these boxes for Roland's Aira launch in Sydney on Feb 24
http://www.honeysmack.info
http://www.handmadeacid.com"
Synthtopia: Introducing The Roland Aira Line
Published on Feb 14, 2014 Synthtopia·7 videos
Roland TR8 Review Demo
Published on Feb 14, 2014 Tony Horgan·42 videos
"A review and sound demo of the Roland AIRA TR-8 drum machine"
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Official press release followed by pics & additional details on each:
At the heart of AIRA is the newly developed Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) that faithfully captures the sound and feel of some of Roland’s most revered classics. ACB is the technology behind the authentic sound and responsive behavior of the AIRA products. It utilizes original design specs, consultation with original engineers, and a detailed part-by-part analysis of each analog circuit using Roland’s collection of pristinely archived drum machines and synthesizers.
TR-8 Rhythm Performer
The TR-8 is a performance rhythm machine that melds the legendary sound and vibe of the TR-808 and TR-909 with features and functions for the modern age. Unleashed upon an unsuspecting world in the 1980s, the TR-808 and TR-909 produced arguably the most influential drum sounds in modern music. With the authentic tone and character of the original units and with new sound-tweaking capabilities and performance functions inspired by legions of users, the TR-8 breathes new life into these iconic sounds.
TB-3 Touch Bassline
Based on the wildly influential TB-303, the new TB-3 Touch Bassline is a performance-ready bass synthesizer with authentic sound and intuitive controls engineered to play. The TB-3 contains the unmistakable character of its predecessor wrapped in a modern package sporting a pressure-sensitive touch pad that makes both playing and programming a total joy.
VT-3 Voice Transformer
Aggressively processed vocals are common in electronic music today, but producing these effects easily and reproducing them live continues to be a challenge – until now. The VT-3 can smoothly alter Pitch and Formant and can introduce Vocoder, Synth, lo-fi and other heavily processed vocal sounds into studio tracks and live performances with zero hassle.
SYSTEM-1 PLUG-OUT Synthesizer
With the unmistakable character associated with Roland synthesizers for nearly four decades, the SYSTEM-1 not only sounds amazing but has a totally innovative design with performance-ready controls, quality construction, and a dizzying array of lights, knobs and sliders. PLUG-OUT technology means the SYSTEM-1 can control—and even host—software recreations of classic Roland synthesizers with no computer connected and can even switch between its native sounds and those of the PLUG-OUT synthesizer.
All AIRA products are designed to work seamlessly and look great with other products in the AIRA series.
AIRA products will be available by the end of second quarter 2014. For more details, please visit www.RolandUS.com/AIRA.
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About Roland Corporation:
Roland Corporation is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electronic musical instruments, including keyboards and synthesizers, guitar products, electronic percussion, digital recording equipment, amplifiers, audio processors, and multimedia products. With more than 40 years of musical instrument development, Roland sets the standard in music technology for the world to follow. For more information, visit http://www.RolandUS.com."
"TR-8: Rhythm Performer
Authentic TR-808 and TR-909 Experience in a Modern, Performance-Ready Instrument
The TR-8 is a performance rhythm machine that melds the legendary sound and vibe of the TR-808 and TR-909 with features and functions for the modern age. Genre-defining sounds, classic effects, unprecedented live pattern manipulation, and solid, intuitive performance controls. It’s the TR…evolved.
Capturing the Originals
Full reproduction of the classic TR-808 and TR-909 rhythm machines, based on original design spec sheets and detailed analog circuit analysis of many original TR machines, including Roland’s own pristine units
Newly developed Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology allows part-by-part analyses and faithful recreation of tonality and behavior, including the smooth variations of tone that occur when you work the controls of each instrument
Obsessive attention to detail, such as reproducing the original TR’s unique variations in tone that occur when multiple instruments are entered in accented steps
Authentic 16-step sequencer with faithful TR-REC behavior, including A and B pattern variations and the ability to play instruments and record to steps in real time
TR Evolved
16 stunning kits made up of 11 instrument types, including custom dream kits that use both TR-808 and TR-909 sounds
Large Tempo knob with Tap Tempo button and continuous Fine and Shuffle adjustment knobs
Control the intensity of the Accent function with a dedicated knob
Per-step reverb and delay effects with dedicated knobs
Mix sources connected to the External In jacks with built-in per-step Side Chain function for rhythmic ducking and gating effects
Scatter lets you freak and tweak your grooves with real-time control and perfect sync
7 segment, 4 character LED display and 16 per-step pads with bold, full-color LEDs
Real-time pattern creation up to 32 steps with on-the-fly step count adjustment
Rec/Play modes have been eliminated, enabling seamless switching between step input and real-time pattern making and performance
Real-time play of 4 different types of rolls (8th, 16th, VARI 1, VARI 2) and per-instrument mutes
Pattern copy and pattern randomization for rapid, spontaneous creativity
Two assignable analog outputs and full parallel outputs via USB for total mixing flexibility
THE LINEAGE
Unleashed upon an unsuspecting world in the 1980s, the TR-808 and TR-909 produce arguably the most influential drum sounds in modern music. Not only have they appeared on thousands of dance tracks over the course of three decades, they’ve helped define the sound of entire musical genres. From rap and house to techno and trance, the TR-808 and TR-909 have left an indelible mark on the art and culture of music. Roll the drums…
THE SOUND
In developing the TR-8, we’ve obsessively analyzed and faithfully recreated every detail and nuance of the analog circuitry of these legendary rhythm machines—the boom and snap of the 808; the thud of the 909; the robotic click of an 808 rim shot or a classic 909 snare roll. It’s all here. But not content with mere recreations, we’ve enhanced these classic instruments with capabilities that go far beyond the original units.
Tune and Decay knobs are now present on every instrument, and the Bass Drum and Snare Drum have additional controls such as Attack, Snappy, and Comp. This allows for a wide variety of tones, from subtle ambient percussion to pounding dance grooves. Per-step effects and the massively addictive Scatter function take things into entirely new territory.
With the authentic tone and character of the original units and new sound-tweaking capabilities inspired by legions of users, the TR-8 breathes new life into the sounds we all know and love.
THE FEEL
Make no mistake—the TR-8 has been carefully designed from the ground up as an instrument to be played. Every control has a solid, predictable feel, with each drum instrument having robust, “playable” faders. Numerous lighted knobs and RGB buttons give both real-time performance feedback and a striking appearance on stage.
Pattern creation is creative and intuitive using an evolved version of the TR-REC method, which originated in the TR-808 and eventually became the standard for electronic rhythm programming. Based on detailed analysis of the original TR-808, the TR-REC behavior has been faithfully modeled in the TR-8. But the TR-8 goes well beyond the original, allowing you to seamlessly switch between programming and performance modes, and to introduce lots of groovy rhythmic variations from subtle snare fills to total glitch meltdowns.
WHAT IS SCATTER?
Scatter is a unique performance function that gives you detailed real-time control over variations in your patterns and any incoming external input signal.
Scatter can reverse, glitch, gate, truncate, stutter, and perform all manner of rhythmic variations from subtle to extreme, and all in perfect sync
Pick from 10 different types of Scatter and smoothly adjust the intensity—or “Scatter Depth”—with the large, comfortable dial
Seamlessly switch between Scatter patterns and quickly toggle Scatter on/off for cool variations when and where you want them
Try it…you’ll like it!
A FEW MORE THINGS
The TR-8 looks great and is designed to work seamlessly with other products in the AIRA series. In addition, you can connect the TR-8 to your computer via USB to send and receive both audio and MIDI data, including MIDI clock information for syncing with external devices and other AIRA units."
SPECS
User Drum Kits
16
User Patterns
16
Steps per 1 measure
1 – 16 steps x 2 (Variation A/B)
Tempo
40 – 300
Instruments & Controls
BASS DRUM: LEVEL, TUNE, ATTACK, COMP, DECAY, INST SELECT
SNARE DRUM: LEVEL, TUNE, SNAPPY, COMP, DECAY, INST SELECT
LOW TOM, MID TOM, HIGH TOM, RIM SHOT, HAND CLAP, CLOSED HIHAT, OPEN HIHAT, CRASH CYMBAL, RIDE CYMBAL: LEVEL, TUNE, DECAY, INST SELECT
Effects and Controls
ACCENT: LEVEL, STEP
REVERB: LEVEL, TIME, GATE, STEP
DELAY: LEVEL, TIME, FEEDBACK, STEP
EXTERNAL IN: LEVEL, SIDE CHAIN, STEP
Mode
TR-REC, PATTERN SELECT, INST PLAY, INST REC, DRUM KIT SEL, DRUM INST SEL
Controllers
VOLUME knob
SCATTER knob
TEMPO knob
FINE knob
SHUFFLE knob
PADS: 16
MODE buttons: 6
CLEAR button
VARIATION buttons: A, B
SCALE button
LAST STEP button
START/STOP button
SCATTER ON button
SCATTER DEPTH button
TAP button
Power Switch (Rear)
Display
7 segments, 4 characters (LED)
Effects
REVERB, DELAY, SIDE CHAIN
Scatter
Types: 10
Nominal Input Level
-10 dBu
Input Impedance
100 k ohms
Nominal Output Level
-10/+4 dBu (Selectable)
Output Impedance
MIX OUT, ASSIGNABLE OUT: 1 k ohm
PHONES: 130 ohms
Connectors
PHONES jack: 1/4-inch stereo phone type
MIX OUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
ASSIGNABLE OUT (A, B) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
EXTERNAL IN (L, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
USB port: USB type B (Audio, MIDI)
DC IN jack
USB
Audio, MIDI
Power Supply
AC adaptor
Current Draw
1,000 mA
Accessories
Owner's manual
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
AC adaptor
SIZE AND WEIGHT
Width
400 mm
15-3/4 inches
Depth
260 mm
10-1/4 inches
Height
65 mm
2-9/16 inches
Weight
1.9 kg
4 lbs. 4 oz.
"TB-3: Touch Bassline
The Magic of the TB-303 with New Sounds and Modern, Performance-Ready Features
Based on the wildly influential TB-303, the new TB-3 Touch Bassline is a performance-ready bass synthesizer with authentic sound and intuitive controls engineered to play. The TB-3 contains the unmistakable character of its predecessor, wrapped in a modern package with a pressure-sensitive touch pad that makes both playing and programming a total joy.
Capturing the Original
Meticulously crafted from a pristine TB-303 unit, original spec sheets, and archival data
Roland’s ACB technology models each component and every aspect of the original TB-303 sound
Faithful recreation of the original saw and square oscillator waveforms
Attack, slide, tie, and other elements that characterize the TB-303 have been fully reproduced, including how they interact with each other
Authentic filter behavior with smooth response and classic sound
TB Evolved
Pressure-sensitive touch pad
134 captivating sounds, including the original TB-303 tones and new four-oscillator, effects-processed basses, leads, and sound effects
Dedicated Tempo control with shuffle and tap tempo functions
Control built-in effects with smooth, responsive knobs
7-segment, 3-character LED display
Seamless switching between pattern creation and performance
16-step indicator lights to aid in pattern creation
Pattern support for up to 32 steps
Easy access to shuffle control for bass lines that groove
Enter steps manually or record in real time on the touch pad
Change step count during playback to alter the length of phrases
Random pattern generation and pattern modification
Pattern copy function
THE LINEAGE
Nobody could have anticipated what would happen to the world of dance music when inventive musicians on both sides of the Atlantic embraced Roland’s now-legendary TB-303. Since the 1980s, it’s been a staple of electronic music—it is the defining sound of acid house, and has since been the marquee instrument on an array of groundbreaking electronic dance tracks. It’s not only been used to write songs, it’s had songs written about it. In fact, the release of the original TB-303 has been heralded as one of the key events in the history of dance music. Not bad for a little silver box.
THE SOUND
Launched in 1981, the TB-303 continues to be an indispensable bass synth for dance music. In developing the TB-3, we’ve meticulously analyzed the circuitry of the original TB-303 piece by piece, right down to the individual circuit behavior. Using Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology, we’ve fully reproduced the TB-303’s sawtooth and square wave oscillators, as well as the -18dB per octave ladder low-pass filter used in the original, capturing that unmistakable cutoff and resonance character.
In addition to the faithful reproduction of classic TB tones, the TB-3 is packed with new sounds that live and breathe. Bubbling synth basses, hard distortion basses, trippy delay sounds, and drippy effects—they’re all here, and then some.
THE FEEL
A TB-303 bass part not only sounds unique—it has its own trademark feel as well. The TB pulses. It drives. It bubbles and it percolates. That’s why we’ve worked so hard to faithfully reproduce the accent, slide, and step sequencer behavior of the original unit. But our vision went beyond simple reproduction. The truth is, the step entry on the original TB-303 was difficult to use, the keyboard was difficult to play, and special maneuvers were required for the shuffle functions. So we experimented with a variety of prototypes in our quest to create the optimal TB interface.
TOUCH PAD
The new TB-3 is equipped with a brightly lit, pressure-sensitive touch pad that lets you seamlessly create patterns and interact with the unit during performance. In addition to pitch and volume, you can tweak filters and even control modulation by simply pressing down on the pad with your finger. It also makes the keyboard a breeze to play.
Envelope modulation and decay can be controlled with a single finger
Switch patterns, transpose, and chain patterns with finger gestures
Internally partitioned at keyboard intervals so it’s easy and natural to play in real time
XY Play—X for continuous pitch change, Y for volume, and pad pressure for modulation
STEP SEQUENCER
The TB-3’s evolved step sequencer is a snap to use and allows seamless switching between pattern creation and performance. Of course, an attractive aspect of the original TB-303 was how it would sometimes generate unintended sounds as the user maneuvered through its complex and cryptic pattern-creation operation. In order to inject that element of chance and discovery, the TB-3 includes automatic pattern generation and random pattern modification functions.
SCATTER
The TB-3’s Scatter function features slicing, reverse, gating, and other effects, allowing you to instantly create variations, stutters, and glitches that would normally require painstaking editing in a DAW. Complex, per-step functions are triggered easily with the touch pad and a single finger. You can keep things fresh and interesting with 8 different Scatter variations and 10 levels of Scatter depth—all controllable in real time and in perfect sync.
A FEW MORE THINGS
The TB-3 looks great, and is designed to work seamlessly with other products in the AIRA series. In addition, you can connect the TB-3 to your computer via USB to send and receive both audio and MIDI data, including MIDI clock information for syncing with external devices and other AIRA units."
SPECS
Instruments
Preset Patches: 134
Sequencer
User Patterns: 64
Maximum Step: 32 Steps (each pattern)
Scatter
Preset: 8
Controllers
Touchpad
Cutoff knob
Resonance knob
Accent knob
Effect knob
Display
7 segments, 3 characters (LED)
Connectors
PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
OUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
USB port: USB type B (Audio/MIDI)
DC IN jack
Power Supply
AC adaptor, or obtained via USB port (USB bus power)
Current Draw
500 mA
Accessories
Owner's manual
AC adaptor
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
SIZE AND WEIGHT
Width
240 mm
9-1/2 inches
Depth
173 mm
6-13/16 inches
Height
57 mm
2-1/4 inches
Weight
820 g
1 lbs. 13 oz.
"SYSTEM-1: PLUG-OUT Synthesizer
Sounds with Character and Loads of Controls in a PLUG-OUT Capable Synthesizer
Back in the 1970s, Roland launched the SYSTEM 100, SYSTEM 100M, and the now almost mythical SYSTEM 700. These modular and semi-modular synthesizers are heralded to this day for their flexibility and character of sound. In the spirit of its predecessors, the SYSTEM-1 breaks new ground with remarkable flexibility and access to a vast palette of tones with the bold, unmistakable character associated with Roland synthesizers for nearly four decades.
Four oscillators for buckets of fat synth tones
Oscillator colors create continuous waveform changes from simple to complex
All parameters can be controlled with physical knobs and sliders with LED indicators
Advanced arpeggiator with Scatter function
Scatter jog dial offers 10 different phrase variations with dynamic, real-time control over 10 stages of depth
-12 dB and -24 dB filter types with independent high-pass filters
Tone knob for easy tonal balancing
Crusher knob for modern edge
Integrated delay and reverb effects
Tempo syncing for LFO and delay
Innovative thin keyboard with 25 normal-sized keys
Comfortable to play, yet the most compact Roland synth ever
73 PHYSICAL CONTROLS. 100 PERCENT SYNTH.
Meet the SYSTEM-1, a synthesizer that’s probably unlike any you’ve encountered before. At its heart is Roland’s new Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology, which we use to carefully analyze every aspect of analog circuits and then faithfully recreate them down to the finest details. This technology fills the SYSTEM-1, creating a fusion of beautifully classic and utterly modern synthesizer tones.
The SYSTEM-1 not only sounds amazing, but also has a totally innovative design with performance-ready controls, quality construction, and a dizzying array of lights and knobs and sliders that proclaim unashamedly: “I am synthesizer. Hear me roar.” Sound good? There’s more…
PLUG IN AND PLUG-OUT
The SYSTEM-1 can control—and even host—software recreations of classic Roland synthesizers. That’s right—the SYSTEM-1 gives you access to plug-in versions of legendary Roland synths, and they can be hosted in the SYSTEM-1 itself, with no computer required. You can even switch between the SYSTEM-1’s internal sounds and those of the hosted plug-in. We call this wizardry “PLUG-OUT,” and we’re pretty excited about it.
We think you’ll be excited too once you experience the supreme authenticity of the upcoming SH-101 soft synth, with the SYSTEM-1 providing an intuitive and fully automatic one-to-one control interface that just works. Let’s be honest: who could make a better plug-in version of a classic Roland synth than Roland? And the SH-101 is just the beginning—more PLUG-OUT synths are on the way.
A FEW MORE THINGS
The SYSTEM-1 looks great, and is designed to work seamlessly with other products in the AIRA series. In addition, you can connect the SYSTEM-1 to your computer via its USB jack to send and receive both audio and MIDI data, including MIDI clock information to sync with external devices and other AIRA units."
SPECS
Maximum Polyphony
4 voices (SYSTEM-1 Mode)
User Memory
8
Structure Elements (SYSTEM-1 Mode)
[Oscillator Section]
Wave Form: SAW､SQUARE､TRIANGLE､SAW2､SQUARE2､TRIANGLE2
Knobs: COLOR､MODULATION Source (MANUAL, LFO, P.ENV, F.ENV, A.ENV､SUB OSC), OCTAVE, TUNE
Envelope: ATTACK Time, DECAY Time, ENVELOPE Depth
Modulation: CROSS Modulator, RING Modulator, Oscillator SYNC
Sub Oscillator: -1oct/-2oct
Noise: WHITE Noise/PINK Noise
Key Mode: MONO/UNISON/POLY
[Filter Section]
Type: LPF (-12dB/-24dB), HPF
Knobs: LPF CUTOFF, RESONANCE, HPF CUTOFF, KEY Follow
Envelope: ATTACK Time, DECAY Time, SUSTAIN Level, RELEASE Time, ENVELOPE Depth
[Amplifier Section]
Envelope: ATTACK Time, DECAY Time, SUSTAIN Level, RELEASE Time
[LFO Section]
Waveform: SINE, TRIANGLE, SAW, SQUARE, Sample&Hold, Random
Knobs: FADE TIME, RATE, PITCH, FILTER, AMP
Controller: LFO KEY TRIGER, TEMPO SYNC
[Mixer Section]
Level: OSC 1, OCS 2, SUB OSC, NOISE
[Effecter Section]
TONE, CRUSHER, REVERB, DELAY, DELAY TIME
Structure Elements (PLUG-OUT Mode)
Depend on PLUG-OUT software
OTHER
ARPEGGIO
Type: 6
Step: 6
SCATTER
Type: 10
Depth: 10
Controllers
VOLUME knob
TEMPO knob
PORTAMENTO knob
LEGATO button
PITCH BEND/SCATTER jog dial
SCATTER TYPE dial
KEY HOLD button
OCTAVE UP/DOWN buttons
MOD button
Power Switch (Rear)
Connectors
PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
OUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
PEDAL (HOLD) jack: 1/4-inch phone type
PEDAL (CONTROL) jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
USB port: USB type B (Audio/MIDI)
DC IN jack
Power Supply
AC Adaptor
Current draw
850 mA
Accessories
Owner's manual
AC adaptor
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
Options (sold separately)
Pedal switch: DP Series, Footswitch: BOSS FS-5U
Expression pedal: EV-5
SIZE AND WEIGHT
Width
472 mm
18-10/16 inches
Depth
283 mm
11-3/16 inches
Height
70 mm
2-13/16 inches
Weight
2.4 kg
5 lbs. 5 oz.
"VT-3: Voice Transformer
Easy Voice Transformation with Vocoder, Lo-Fi Effects, and Synths You Can Sing
Aggressively processed vocals are common in electronic music today, but producing these effects easily and reproducing them live has been a challenge—until now. With the VT-3 Voice Transformer, you can smoothly alter pitch and formant in real time to introduce heavily processed vocal sounds into your studio tracks and stage performances with zero hassle. On top of that, the VT-3 looks great and works seamlessly with other products in the AIRA series.
Create heavily processed vocal sounds in real time
Smooth control with dedicated Pitch and Formant sliders
Large dedicated Reverb and Mix Balance sliders
Save three favorite settings for instant recall
Connect an optional footswitch for additional control in live performances
Pure green LEDs and brightly lit controls for great visibility
Lightweight and durable construction for easy portability
Standard XLR/TRS combo jack (with phantom power) and 1/8-inch mic jack (with plug-in power)
Stereo outputs can be configured as separate mono wet/dry channels
Built-in USB audio interface with loopback recording to overdub vocals on existing tracks
Great for podcasts and live web streaming
Powered by USB bus or included AC adapter
TOTAL TRANSFORMATION
The VT-3 is not just for robot voices (although we totally approve of robot voices). It also has the power to transform your voice into synthesizers, synth basses, hard-tuned and lo-fi sounds, and more. The VT-3 can also be subtle and musical, with built-in reverb, smooth wet/dry fader control, and instant bypass.
Transform your voice with different character types:
Pop and electro sounds with two distinctive Auto-Pitch effects
Create VP-330-style Vocoder sounds without the need for a keyboard
Scatter function for glitchy effects that sound like something’s broken (in a good way)
Loads of lo-fi character with Megaphone and Radio settings
Synthetic sounding voices with the Robot button
Synth, Lead, and Bass settings for synths you can sing
SMOOTH CONTROL
Built for creative speed and live performance, the VT-3 is meant to be played. It features high-quality specs and sturdy, brightly lit controls that are dead simple to use. The controls and functions are smooth and immediate, with no popping, clicking, or latency issues to worry about, even when switching presets or changing voice characters. Weighing less than two pounds and small enough to slip into a bag, you can take the VT-3 anywhere."
VT-3: Voice Transformer
Easy Voice Transformation with Vocoder, Lo-Fi Effects, and Synths You Can Sing
Aggressively processed vocals are common in electronic music today, but producing these effects easily and reproducing them live has been a challenge—until now. With the VT-3 Voice Transformer, you can smoothly alter pitch and formant in real time to introduce heavily processed vocal sounds into your studio tracks and stage performances with zero hassle. On top of that, the VT-3 looks great and works seamlessly with other products in the AIRA series.
Create heavily processed vocal sounds in real time
Smooth control with dedicated Pitch and Formant sliders
Large dedicated Reverb and Mix Balance sliders
Save three favorite settings for instant recall
Connect an optional footswitch for additional control in live performances
Pure green LEDs and brightly lit controls for great visibility
Lightweight and durable construction for easy portability
Standard XLR/TRS combo jack (with phantom power) and 1/8-inch mic jack (with plug-in power)
Stereo outputs can be configured as separate mono wet/dry channels
Built-in USB audio interface with loopback recording to overdub vocals on existing tracks
Great for podcasts and live web streaming
Powered by USB bus or included AC adapter
TOTAL TRANSFORMATION
The VT-3 is not just for robot voices (although we totally approve of robot voices). It also has the power to transform your voice into synthesizers, synth basses, hard-tuned and lo-fi sounds, and more. The VT-3 can also be subtle and musical, with built-in reverb, smooth wet/dry fader control, and instant bypass.
Transform your voice with different character types:
Pop and electro sounds with two distinctive Auto-Pitch effects
Create VP-330-style Vocoder sounds without the need for a keyboard
Scatter function for glitchy effects that sound like something’s broken (in a good way)
Loads of lo-fi character with Megaphone and Radio settings
Synthetic sounding voices with the Robot button
Synth, Lead, and Bass settings for synths you can sing
SMOOTH CONTROL
Built for creative speed and live performance, the VT-3 is meant to be played. It features high-quality specs and sturdy, brightly lit controls that are dead simple to use. The controls and functions are smooth and immediate, with no popping, clicking, or latency issues to worry about, even when switching presets or changing voice characters. Weighing less than two pounds and small enough to slip into a bag, you can take the VT-3 anywhere.
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