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Features of the VP-550
The VP-550 is a keyboard featuring cutting-edge “Vocal Designer” human vocal modeling technol-
ogy. Just connect a mic, play the keyboard while you sing, and let the VP-550 model incredibly
realistic and natural vocals.
Highest quality vocals
Unlike the choir sounds you’ve heard from samplers and synthesizers, the “Vocal Designer” model-
ing technology built into the VP-550 lets you actually “sing the lyrics” — and it generates natural
and realistic vocals that are simply beyond all comparison with conventional vocoders.
In other words, the VP-550 lets you do it all; from beautiful choirs echoing in a cathedral, to funky
gospel, to background choruses for pop and rock bands.
No longer will you need to call multiple vocalists to your live performances or recording sessions.
Simply play the VP-550 and start enjoying the top quality vocal sounds you’ve dreamed of.
Rich ensembles
In addition to “Vocal Designer,” the VP-550 also provides an “Ensemble” part with carefully selected
high-quality PCM sounds (digital sampled sounds).
By using the “Ensemble” part to layer richly expressive strings and superb choir sounds with “Vocal
Designer,” you can create unbelievably rich ensembles.
In addition, you can use the “Bass & Percussion” part to play voice bass or voice percussion.
This means that all by itself, the VP-550 lets you rival an orchestra or a cappella group.
Easy operation
The VP-550 doesn’t have the display screen you often see on a synthesizer. Take a look at the panel.
The knobs and buttons you see are all that there is! The complex hierarchies and menus that ob-
struct your creativity have been completely eliminated.
All you need to do is connect a mic, use the buttons to select a sound, and then play the keyboard
while you sing.
