Roland Aira VT-3 Voice Transformer
Check out the video for a full review (go about 7 minutes in to hear all the different effects. Takes about 20 minutes to go through them all, and that's not including the extra 9 modes added by the firmware upgrade). Amazing vocal effects box, primarily intended for stage performance. Also useful as a standalone USB 96kHz/24-bit audio interface, XLR mic preamp with phantom power, and even works as a generic midi controller if you need a few extra hardware sliders. It's been sidelined in my studio/bedroom by VSTs, so time to pass it on and acquire some new gear. Everything it does can be done in software, but for live performance on-stage this is the business. It's a rock-solid bit of hardware that just works. Plug it in, and you can make fun noises. Add a foot switch for hands-free performance. No awkward pauses, popping or clicking as it moves between programmes. No worrying about your laptop crashing. - All in good condition - Upgraded to latest firmware (v1.1) so it can receive midi data from other connected devices or software. - USB bus powered, or can also be powered via included mains adapter. - I've got the original cardboard box somewhere if you really want it. Roland's manufacturer's blurb: Aggressively processed vocals are common in electronic music today, but producing these effects easily and reproducing them live continues to be a challenge. The VT-3 lets you smoothly alter Pitch and Formant and can introduce heavily processed vocal sounds into your studio tracks and live performances with zero hassle. And it's not just for robot voices (although we totally approve of robot voices). The VT-3 has the power to transform your voice into synthesizers, synth basses, hard-tuned and lo-fi vocals and more. The VT-3 can also be subtle and musical, with built-in reverb, smooth Wet/Dry fader control and instant bypass. Built for creative speed and live performance, the VT-3 is meant to be played. It has 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 or 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. Choose from 9 types of voice characters Pop and electro sounds with two distinct "AUTO-PITCH" effects VP-330-style VOCODER sounds without need for a keyboard Glitchy effects that sound like something broke (in a good way) with SCATTER Loads of lo-fi character with MEGAPHONE and RADIO settings Synthetic sounding voices with the ROBOT button. Synths you can sing with SYNTH, LEAD, and BASS Change Pitch and Formant in real-time with smooth dedicated sliders Large dedicated REVERB and MIX BALANCE sliders Save your three favorite settings for instant recall Footswitch control for live performance Pure green LEDs and brightly lit controls for great visibility Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit