WildStYle's ----> How to use the Vocoder


there are 4 ways to use the vocoder patch:
1. mic =source, line in= modulator
2. pad=source, pad=modulator
3. mic=source, pad= modulator
4. mic=source, track audio modulator

here are the instructions for each method.

1. mic =source, line in= modulator
- note: only audio on the (Right) side of the line input is used for modulation.
- im not sure but, i believe the left input can be used as a source instead of the mic.
- anyway, talk into mic while playing synth into line input.
Done.


2. pad=source, pad=modulator
- "shift" + " mix common"
- scroll to FxLoc. change to (INS MASTER)
- "shift" + "track A effects button" change track A balance to ( L63 ).
- "shift" + "track B effects button" change track B balance to ( R63 ).
- "shift" + "song/track" this activates the pad to track option
- press and hold a pad in first row (pad 1,5,9,13)
- press a pad in row two (pads 2,6,10,14)
Done.


3. mic=source, pad= modulator
- press "shift" + " mix common"
- scroll to FxLoc. change to (INS MASTER)
- press "shift" + "MIC/LINE" effects button, set balance to L63
- scroll further down to Pad balance, set to R63
- talk into mic while holding down a pad
Done.


4. mic=source, track audio modulator
- press "shift" + " mix common"
- scroll to FxLoc, change to (INS MASTER)
- press "shift" + "MIC/LINE" effects button, set balance to L63
- press "shift" + "track A effects button" change track A balance to ( R63 ).
- make sure status is enabled (green light) for track A
- playback track while talking into mic.
Done.

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First off, I think you need to
understand what a vocoder effect is supposed to do. If you've heard some of those old school songs (and
many new) where it sounds like a synthesizer is saying words, that's a vocoder effect. You play the synth
and sing or speak as if backing the synth part. Like a wah pedal, you can get some speach type effects. The
melody of the vocoder will depend upon the synth part, and the loudness and modulation will come from
the vocals. If you are wanting to hear more of the unaffected vocals, hit shift+FX info with the Vocoder
effect activated, then cursor over to VOC in the chain of effects, hit ENTER, and scroll down till you see
MICMIX Level. Here you can adjust for more or less actual vocals.

To get a more defined vocoder effect with a synth, use a synth pad that sustains as you hold down the key,
and play single note melodies that aren't complicated. Single along with this melody, and you'll get more
vocoder action when dramatically pronouncing your words.