Roland VP-770 Vocal and Ensemble Keyboard

ROLAND VP770 Details ^top

VP-770: Vocal & Ensemble Keyboard
Expanding the Role of the Keyboardist Features

Roland’s VP-550 introduced the world to a new category of musician — the vocal keyboardist. Today, the VP-550’s successor has arrived, broadening the scope of the vocal keyboardist. With the latest technology onboard, the VP-770 allows a single musician to create realistic backing parts that range from futuristic electronic vocal textures to incredible emulations of large-scale gospel choirs and beyond.

• New patches with significant improvements to the Vocal Designer®
• Enhanced expression with SuperNATURAL™-powered Brass
• High-quality headset microphone (DR-HS5 included) significantly reduces feedback
• Premium mic preamps built in
• High-grade appearance with wood side panels and metal chassis

Virtual Vocals
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 one voice, a full choir, or surreal vocoder-like layers, the VP-770 can deliver the interactive, expressive vocal backing you need. The VP-770 is also equipped with world-class string and brass sounds, which can be blended together with the vocal effects.

SuperNATURAL Power
One of the attributes of the VP-770 is its SuperNATURAL brass engine, enabling authentic performance never achieved before in a keyboard. Control every sound and element of the performance, including ensemble part levels, pan assignments, and EQ settings for each instrument, plus performance nuance such as Growl, Noise, Stability, and more.

Time Saver, Money Saver
The VP-770 is ideal for musicians who perform alone or in small groups, and who need an interactive, real-time backing chorus. It’s also great for film and TV music composers who are challenged with time and budget can use the VP-770 to generate high-impact choral arrangements on the spot. Churches in need of a choir (or choir enhancer) will love the VP-770. The creative possibilities are vast, as are the time/money savings that this instrument can provide.

Classic to Cutting-Edge
Whether you’re cranking out classical choirs or cutting-edge sounds, the VP-770 delivers. For modern flavors, it’s equipped with high-resolution vocoder modeling that can be used to generate surreal vocal effects — great for electronica, pop, R&B, hip-hop, and so on. Inject a dose of "robot voice” charm into your next recording without the hassle and expense of a separate vocoder.

 

ROLAND VP770 Specs ^top

Keyboard: 49 keys (with velocity and channel aftertouch)

Tones: Vocal Designer: CLASSIC, MALE

Ambience: HALL1, HALL2, STUDIO

Maximum Polyphony: 128 voices (varies according to the sound generator load)

Auto Harmony Function: 6 types

Auto Note Function: Chromatic, Diatonic (Key Assignable)

Audio Key Function:
- File Format: WAV, AIFF (44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear), MP3

Sound Looper Function:
- Maximum Recording Time: 18 Seconds
- Recording Method: Overdubbing
- Play Method: Loop Play
Controllers: D Beam Controller, Pitch Bend / Modulation Lever, Assignable Switches (S1, S2), V-LINK Button

Octave Shift: -3 to +3 Octarve

Key Transpose: -6 to +5 (in semitones)

Number of Registration Memories:
- Preset: 16, User: 16

Master Tune: 415.3 Hz to 466.2 Hz

Nominal Input Level:
- INPUT (MIC): -50 to -10 dBu
- INPUT (EXT IN): -36 to +4 dBu
Input Effects: 3-Band Equalizer, Compressor, Noise Suppressor

Connectors: Headphones Jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type), Output Jacks A (L/MONO, R) (1/4 inch TRS phone type), Output Jacks B (L , R) (1/4 inch phone type), Mic Jack: 1/4 inch phone type or XLR type (phantom power), External Input Jack (1/4 inch phone type), MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT), Hold Pedal Jack, Expression Pedal Jack (1, 2), AC Inlet, USB Memory Connector

Display: 128 x 64 dots graphic LCD (with backlit)

External Storage Device: USB Flash Memory

Power Supply: AC 115 V, AC 117 V, AC 220 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60 Hz)

Power Consumption: 16 Watts

Accessories Included: Owner's Manual, Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY", Audio Key Utility 3 Quick Guide, CD-ROM Audio Key Utility 3), Hands-free Microphone DR-HS5, USB Memory Protector, Hex Wrench, Hex Screw, Power Cord

Options:
- Keyboard Stand: KS-12
- Pedal Switch: DP Series
- Expression Pedal: EV-5

Size and Weight
Width:
- 886 mm
- 34-15/16 inches
Depth:
- 369 mm
- 14-9/16 inches
Height:
- 118 mm
- 4-11/16 inches
Weight:
- 11.0 kg
- 24 lbs. 5 oz.

* 0 dBu= 0.775 Vrms

*The specifications are subject to change without notice.

ROLAND VP770 Demos ^top

Launch Roland VP-770 Product Demo

 

Ed Diaz shows off the VP-770 Vocal & Ensemble Keyboard during NAMM 2009.

Note: QuickTime is required to view the movie demonstrations. These video clips are iPod/AppleTV/iTunes friendly or in the video/audio format of H.264/AAC.

Part 1 - 2:59 (14 MB)

Part 2 - 1:44 (8.2 MB)