The Voice of Q

Published on Oct 22, 2018 VoiceEncoder
Update: looks like VoiceEncoder pulled the video.
I found other uploads and a link to the 12" on Bandcamp for those interested.
This of course went up as a demo of the Sennheiser Vocoder VSM201 according to the original description from VoiceEncoder further below.

"12" Now On Bandcamp:

https://isleofjura.bandcamp.com/album...

The leftfield electro disco gem originally released in 1982 finally gets an official reissue. Bootlegged badly in recent years, Isle Of Jura does it right with fully remastered versions from Matt Colton and the added inclusion of a previously unreleased Q song ‘Keep It Strong’."

Original description from VoiceEncoder:

"Q: 'The Voice of Q' (Full VINYL album uploaded in 1080p HD). Sennheiser Vocoder VSM201. Full VINYL album.

Tracklisting:

1. "The Voice of Q" (Original 12").
2. "Keep It Strong" (Unreleased Dub Edit).
3. "The Voice of Q" (Vocoder 12")."

VoiceEncoder's Elektronika EM 26 Vocoder/Strings

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Published on Aug 4, 2017

VoiceEncoder!!! :)

"A poorly done (since I'm NOT a keyboard player) demonstration of my Elektronika EM-26 Vocoder/Strings from Ukraine (although bought on eBay from the US, the ONLY time I've EVER seen it being sold/auction on eBay in the US and NOT Ukraine, Russian Federation or elsewhere).

First-up: Strings (with me just hitting the keys at random).
Second-up: VOCODER!!! Playing its vocoder sound for you."

Synton Syntovox 221 For Sale & Synton Syntovox Vocoders: "Demo-Recording"

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Uploaded on Sep 29, 2009 VoiceEncoder

"Synton Syntovox Vocoders: 'Demo-Recording'.

Copyright Synton Electronic of Holland, Inc. All Rights Reserved. For listening pleasure only."

via this auction

Pics of the inside below.

"This is the flagship vocoder from Synton, and is among the best vocoders of all time. It shares company with the EMS 5000 and the Sennheiser VSM-201 vocoder.

It's really rare, only 20 pieces was made.

The face of the unit is without blemish. The pots feel smooth and as new, no pins are missing and all LEDs work as new.
When I got it five years ago, a CA3080 in it nearly 'exploded'. I got in touch with the Synton factory in Netherlands they informed me that this is a type bug and suggested to replace all of them. I decided to do that, and with this I replaced the condensers as well. (In the link below you can see pictures about the repair)

A technician has gone over it thoroughly, and couldn't find a fault.I used it also and found everything in a perfect state.

I provide a video and other infos about the product on the special tumblr page which I made for this project: syntovox221.tumblr.com"

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Spooky Voice: "Killing Myself" (Roland VP-330 Vocoder Plus edition)

Published on Oct 16, 2013 VoiceEncoder·416 videos

Cowboy and the Vocoder by Redmartian

The track is now available here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/redmartian9

"The song was recording using the MMM for bass and vocoder carrier. The lead is a jupiter-6 and the drums were done using a Sequential DrumTraks. The lead and vocoder (Roland SVC-350) parts were played manually along with the bass/drums which were sequenced using midi via Logic."

Some of you might remember Cowboy and the Vocoder from these previous posts.  The story behind this track has a somewhat intersting and quirky history.  Cowboy was VoiceEncoder's dog.  VoiceEncoder is known for his vocoder videos and demos that became somewhat of an obscure synth meme.  His demos actually came up in a recent conversation I had with someone.  VoiceEncoder would often feature his dog Cowboy in his videos.  Cowboy would just be lying on a bed somewhere while VoiceEncoder talked to him through a vocoder.  Sadly Cowboy passed away on Monday, March 23, 2009 (click through for a tribute post).

The second half of what makes this track special is that it is one of the first tracks predominantly featuring the Mattson Mini Modular (it might actually be the first) [Update: according to Redmartian, "it was the first 'song' on the MMM. I did a few musical demos and orchestrated lute pieces, but this was the first 'pop song'."] It was composed by Redmartian as a tribute to Cowboy.  The lyrics are a dedication to Cowboy and the videos he was featured in.  Below are two videos for the track.  The bottom video was taken at the 2009 PNW Synth Gathering and features the Performance Music Systems Syntar in place of the Jupiter-6 for leads.   The Syntar was the first fully contained keytar synthesizer created by George Mattson, the man behind Mattson Mini Modular.

Cowboy and the Vocoder and the MMM

Uploaded on Nov 5, 2008 redmartian·73 videos

"A song written for a dog who likes to listen to the sound the Roland SVC-350 vocoder. This song features the MMM as well as a Sequential Circuits Drum Traks and a Roland Jupiter-6. (I don't have a Poly-800 .. sorry cowboy).

Here are the lyrics:

Do you know Cowboy
and the SVC-350?
Do you know Cowboy
and the Roland Vocoder?

Hey there Cowboy
I see you there
Lazy gazing
Gazing lazy
Whos my sweet boy?
You know its you.
I like to vocode and you do too.

No Poly-800 to drive the SVC
So I use an MMM as my carrier wave
No Poly-800 but Cowboy doesn't mind.
We all know its the Roland SVC-350 vocoder time.

Audio version can be found here:
http://redmartian.com/napster/Red_Mar...

Don't hate the dog or the vocoder."

EMS VOCODER 2000

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via this auction

"This auction is for an original EMS Vocoder 2000. Very rare unit! Very creative and musical tool. The previous owner told me he got it from the Electric Light Orchestra (Mr.Blue Sky) but I don't have proof of this. They are known to have used this model. Many other top artists used the Vocoder 2000. It has a very complete feature set with some nice tricks. It just had a new meter backlight bulb... Everyhting is ok."

Update via VoiceEncoder in the comments: "The EMS Vocoder 2000 is the vocoder used for the voices of the Cylon Centurions in both the original 'Battlestar Galactica' and 'Galactica 1980' TV-series!!"

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Unknown Song and Artist(s)?? Featuring a Roland SVC-350 Vocoder

YouTube Uploaded by VoiceEncoder on Mar 23, 2011

"Can you identify this song and/or the artist(s) that recorded it?I'm guessing it's from a Czech or Yugoslavian nation (possibly Bulgaria)?? The song uses a Roland SVC-350 Vocoder."

"Mona Lisa" / Electro-Harmonix EH-0300 Vocoder

YouTube via VoiceEncoder | May 13, 2010

Richie Rome: "Deep" and "My Wish For You" / Moog Prototype Vocoder

YouTube via VoiceEncoder | January 21, 2011 |

"Richie Rome: "Deep" and "My Wish For You" / Moog Prototype Vocoder.

'Deep', 1980."

Lauriece Hudson: "Automatic Lover" (30 Second Audio-Clip) / Roland SVC-350 Vocoder

YouTube via VoiceEncoder | December 11, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes

"Lauriece Hudson: "Automatic Lover" (30 Second Audio-Clip) / Roland SVC-350 Vocoder."

A Cute Little Bunny Listens to "Main Street Electrical Parade" / Bode 7702 Vocoder & Michael Iceberg Live

YouTube via VoiceEncoder | November 11, 2010

"A cute little bunny listens to "Main Street Electrical Parade" / Bode 7702 Vocoder.

Thanks to the OUL of the video I used."

Mainstreet Electrical Parade - Synthesizer Version

previously posted here

My Korg Poly-800 Synthesizer in "Start/Stop" Sequencer Mode

YouTube via VoiceEncoder | June 28, 2010 | 11 minutes

"My Korg Poly-800 Synthesizer in "Start/Stop" Sequencer Mode."

A Cute Tiny Wild Bunny Listens to My Vocoder While Eating.mp4

YouTube via VoiceEncoder — June 11, 2010 —

Roland SVC-350 with Korg Poly-800 as the carrier.

Bunnies and the Roland SVC-350 Vocoder Info-Sheet

YouTube via VoiceEncoder — June 08, 2010 — "Bunnies and the Roland SVC-350 Vocoder Info-Sheet.

Thanks to those who's videos I used.

http://PurpleSpaceMonkeys.com"
I'm guessing he used the KORG Poly-800.

Midnight Star: "Little Kitties They Like What I Do"

YouTube via VoiceEncoder — April 01, 2010 — Midnight Star: "Little Kitties They Like What I Do" aka "Freak-A-Zoid"
No Parking on the Dance Floor
1983

Anyone know what vocoder was used? BTW, there's been horrible distortion in VoiceEncoder's videos lately. Not sure what's up with that. Posting this one as I'm curious what was used and of course, the kittens...

Update via Voice in the comments: "The vocoder used is the same as mine...the Roland SVC-350 Vocoder (you can see it in three videos I posted). As for the distortion it's me seeing how high-pitched I can make my vocoder sound. It would go higher if the pitch-bend on my Korg Poly-800 was working. Or it's that either or both my synth and vocoder need to be re-calibrated after more than twenty-five years without ever having a check-up. Yes I noticed after I record that it sounds out-of-tune. I have no idea if it's the Korg, the Roland, or both. Also my mic probably needs a checking also.

I need to read "How to Wreck a Nice Beach"!!!"

James Bond and the EMS Vocoder-System 3000

YouTube via VoiceEncoder
"James Bond and the EMS Vocoder-System 3000."

Update:

Picture of an EMS Vocoder-System 3000 as Used in 'Never Say Never Again'

Les Rockets: "Astral World"

YouTube via VoiceEncoder.

Sennheiser vocoder.

"Les Rockets: "Astral World".
http://PurpleSpaceMonkeys.com"

Lemelle: "You Drive Me Crazy, Baby / Insane (Track 33)"

YouTube via VoiceEncoder.

The Talk Box.

"Lemelle: "You Drive Me Crazy, Baby / Insane (Track 33)". http://PurpleSpaceMonkeys.com"

BearEssense: "The Big Hurt"

YouTube via VoiceEncoder

Roland SVC350 vocoder according to VoiceEncoder. Extended vocals come in at the five minute mark, but if you have the time, listen to this one through. Trippy piece. Curious what other synths they used.
"BearEssense: "The Big Hurt".
Copyright 198?, BearEssense. All Rights Reserved.
For listening pleasure only."

And a cover by the androgynous Nessie and Her Beard. That Nessie can whistle.

Nessie & Her Beard - The Big Hurt (Miss Toni Fisher)

YouTube via NessieSanzerbeard

"A true classic, composed and produced in 1959 by Miss Fisher's husband Wayne Shanklin and released on his independent Signet Records. It was quite possibly the first pop song to feature electronic phasing effects and reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. It has since been covered by a number of other fantastic performers, such as Del Shannon, Susan Rafey, Susan Farrar, Scott Walker, and BearEssense."

Formula 6: "All Nite (I Don't Care)"

YouTube via VoiceEncoder

"Formula 6: "All Nite (I Don't Care)"

http://youtube.com/watch?v=-KcgQ4_m2X...

This song features a Roland SVC-350 Vocoder with a Wine Country (Yamaha) Sequential Circuits (SCI) Prophet-5 Synthesizer as its carrier-input (oscillator)."