synth PRODUCT MANUAL ENGLISH VERSION
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Front Panel Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-16 Back Panel Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Using VoiceTone Synth Loading Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Understanding the Presets . .
Introduction Welcome to VoiceTone Synth Features: VoiceTone Synth was designed to meet the demands of all genres of singing artists for a portable, high quality vocoder and HardTune pitch shifting effect with exciting new sonic possibilities. o HardTune processor with options for octave shift and gender processing. o Vocoder effect with options for an external carrier input or various onboard synthesizer flavors.
Introduction About TC-Helicon At TC-Helicon we truly believe that the voice is the world's most beautiful instrument. We don't mean to degrade other beautiful instruments, but the singing voice is the anthropological source for all things melodic. vocalist. Our products focus on removing barriers and inspiring creativity in performance. That's why our products range from near-field personal vocal monitors to floor-based vocal multi-effects pedals.
Quick Start Step 1: Step 2: Connect your microphone to a mic cable. Connect the mic cable to the Mic Input on Synth. NOTE: Make sure Synth is not powered at this time.
Quick Start Step 3: Step 4: While you’re connecting and setting up, lower the fader on your mixer channel to off. Connect a mic cable from the Mono Out to a mic input on your sound system. Connect a 1/4” cable from your guitar or instrument to to the Inst in. Connect the Thru to your amp, if you want your guitar or instrument sound passed unprocessed to your amp.
Quick Start Step 5: Step 6: Set the Input Knob fully left. Connect Synth's power adapter to main power and to the Power Input on Synth.There is no power switch so plugging it in automatically turns Synth on.
Quick Start Step 7: Step 8: While singing through your microphone, raise the Input Knob until the Input Light turns green, sometimes orange on louder parts, but never red. For your first listen, check that the LEDs conform to the status shown in the boxes below. Press the button associated with the LEDs to change them if necessary. Select preset 1 or 2 with the Preset footswitch.
Quick Start Step 9: Slowly raise the fader on your mixer channel as you sing into your mic. Once you’ve reached a comfortable listening level you should hear your voice through the HardTune or Vocoder sound in preset 1 or 2 respectively. Now you’re ready to hear Synth’s effects. If Vocoder is turned on and set to Inst, you’ll need to connect an instrument or audio device to the Inst input. VoiceTone Synth is great for experimentation.
Setup: Singer Only Connections Connect your mic to the Mic Input. If you’re using a condenser mic, press and hold the Vocoder & Trans buttons to enable +48V phantom power. Connect the Mono Out to a PA. Getting the HardTune Effect Select preset 1 which has only HardTune enabled. Select the key of your song by pressing the Key button. Choose Major or Minor for the scale type. Getting Vocoder Effects Select a preset that only has Vocoder enabled with Synth 1 to 4 or Robot selected.
Setup: Singing Electronic Artist Connections Connect your mic to the Mic Input. If you’re using a condenser mic, press and hold the Vocoder & Trans buttons to enable +48V. In additon you need to connect an instrument or audio source to the Inst in. Connect the Mono Out to a PA. Getting the HardTune Effect Select preset 1 which has only HardTune enabled. If there is polyphonic audio coming from your keyboard or instrument, then select Auto by pressing and holding the Major and Minor buttons.
Setup: Singing Guitarist Connections Connect your mic to the Mic Input. If you’re using a condenser mic, press and hold the Vocoder & Trans buttons to enable +48V phantom power. In addition you need to connect your guitar to the Inst in. Connect the Mono Out to a PA. Getting the HardTune Effect Select preset 1 that has only HardTune enabled. If you’re playing chords on your guitar, then select Auto by pressing and holding the Major and Minor buttons.
Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 3. Lead Mix Knob Lead Mix controls the mix of the HardTune and Vocoder effects. 12 o’clock is the default position for any combination of these effects.Turning the knob right boosts the effect. When two effects are on, the knob controls the mix between the two. 4. Rez Knob 1. Input Knob and LED Adjust the Input Knob so that while you sing, the LED beside it flashes green, sometimes orange but never red. 2.
Front Panel 6 or Modify knobs are turned, this briefly displays their numerical value. 7 8. Major / Minor Buttons and Auto LED 8 9 10 11 6. Key Select Button This allows you to define a fixed key instead of autosensing a connected instrument to control the HardTune and Vocoder effects. Press the Key button to cycle through the 12 keys (C, C#, D... B). Sharp keys, e.g. C# are shown by a dot in the lower right of the display. 7. Preset/Key Display Shows the current preset number.
Front Panel 13. Preset Select Footswitch 12 Tapping this footswitch will cycle forward through the 10 presets. Holding will store the current status of all effect values to the current preset number. 14. On Footswitch 13 14 11.Transducer Button and LEDs Press to select Transducer options or effect off. 12. LED Indicator Bar This translucent bar indicates the status of the On footswitch and lights the location of the Preset footswitch. The Preset LED will flash on a Store operation.
Back Panel 1 the preamplified Mic Input signal if needed for external mixing. 4. Instrument In and Thru Connections 2 3 4 5 6 1. USB connector Connects Synth to your computer for backup, restore and editing of presets (install VoiceSupport from CD). Connect an instrument here to provide the vocoder carrier signal (“Inst” input only). A chordal instrument connected here such as a guitar can also set key and scale for the HardTune and Vocoder’s Synth and Robot effects.
Using VoiceTone Synth Loading Presets Creating HardTune Effects Press the Preset button to load the next preset. The numeric display will show the next number. Pressing repeatedly will loop through all 10 presets (where 10 is displayed as 0). The HardTune effect quickly and un-naturally shifts the pitch of your voice to the nearest scale tone while you sing.This is the desired effect. It is important for the scale tones to relate musically to your songs. In version 1.
Using VoiceTone Synth buttons.Your voice will be tuned to the scale tones of the key you’ve selected. Alternatively, you can use a chromatic scale which does not require a key by turning off both the Major and Minor LEDs. Method #1(Auto) is the simplest to use and will remain musically relevant as you change from song to song.You can use method #2 (fixed key and scale and chromatic) if you do not play a musical instrument or you simply want to alternate between the two methods for a different sound.
Using VoiceTone Synth Char 2 - Higher gender is added to your voice in addition to HardTune. Using the Lead Mix Control The Lead Mix control allows you to boost the effects or mix in more lead voice with HardTune or Vocoder. When HardTune and Vocoder are on simultaneously it controls the mix between the two effects The value can be stored at a different value in each preset if desired. Note that the position of the knob does not always represent the Lead Voice value in the preset.
Using VoiceTone Synth To make a vocoder effect with your instrument as carrier: 1. Connect any instrument to the Inst input. 2. Find a preset with the Vocoder button on and its option set to Inst. 3. Activate the On footswitch. 4. Vocalize while you play the instrument. Note that you will only produce an audible effect when you are vocalizing and playing your instrument.You don’t have to sing melodies to produce an effect with the Vocoder Inst option; you only need to make vowel sounds if you prefer.
Using VoiceTone Synth Robot: the onboard synth produces a monotone note fixed to either the the root of the chord you play (Auto on) or the scale root e.g. the “C” in C Major (Auto off). Inst: the instrument connected to the Inst input is the carrier. TIP: to get more vocoder sounds see the Advanced HardTune and Vocoder Style Select section under For Advanced Users. Using the Rez Control This control modifies the vocoder effects below it by controlling the number of filters or poles applied to the vocoder.
Using VoiceTone Synth stored at a different value in each preset if desired. Note that the position of the knob does not always represent the Modify value in the preset.You can see and edit the current Modify value in the Preset numeric display when you’ve turned the control far enough in either direction to pass through and pick-up its value. Radio - Emulates the bandwidth and distortion of an old radio.The Modify control adjusts a LoCut filter.
For Advanced Users Choosing Alternate Tone Settings Advanced HardTune & Vocoder Style Select The factory default for the Tone button accommodates a wide range of singers but there are options to further customize this feature. Each HardTune and Vocoder style (Uni, Up, Synth, Robot, respectively) have additional selections. For example, to browse additional Synth 1 sounds, cycle the Vocoder button to the Synth 1 style, then hold the Vocoder button (Vocoder LED will flash).
For Advanced Users Performing a Factory Reset A reset will delete all of your edited presets and return all settings to the factory defaults.To reset the unit, insert the power connector while holding the Major and Trans buttons. Changing the Tuning Reference By default, Synth is tuned to A=440 Hz and the HardTune and Synth effects will sound in tune when you sing with instruments tuned to A=440. If you will be singing with an instrument tuned to a different reference e.g.
For Advanced Users channel up to 16 by sending a system exclusive (sysex) command from your MIDI application. To change presets on MIDI channel 1 via USB/MIDI: 1. Assemble the required components: Computer with USB, Synth, USB cable, MIDI application e.g. Cubase, Logic, MIDI Ox etc. 2. Connect the USB cable between your computer and VoiceTone Synth. 3. Run the MIDI application and confirm Synth is selected as a MIDI output device in a track and that the track is set to transmit on MIDI channel 1. 4.
FAQ and Troubleshooting I can’t hear any audio coming out of the product o o o Confirm you have power and a working mic by singing through the mic and confirming that Input LED flashes green, and sometimes orange. If Vocoder is turned on and set to Inst, there must be audio coming from your instrument at the same time you are vocalizing through the product. Confirm the Mono Out is connected to a PA. I hear distortion o o Check the input LED, if it is flashing red, then turn down the input volume.
FAQ and Troubleshooting o guitar and Synth’s input. Ensure that the audio coming to the instrument input is made up of at least a root note and a major or minor third. I want to talk to the audience with no FX on, how do I do that? o Turn the effect off with the On footswitch. Where can I find support for this product? o Install the VoiceSupport application or visit www.tchelicon.
Presets and Style Descriptions Preset 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Name HardTune Synth 1 Octaveup HardTune+Robot Octave down Synth Drone Robot HardTune Megaphone Distorted HardTune Synth Synth Three Oct HardTune + Vocoder Vocoder Key Auto On Auto On Auto On Auto On C Major Auto On Auto On Auto On Auto On Auto On HardTune Unison Up (Octave up HardTune) Down (Octave Down HardTune) Char 1 (Male gender unison HardTune) Char 2 (Female gender unison HardTune) 1 Hard " " " " HardTune Unison 1 Up 1 Unison 1 Unison 1
Presets and Style Descriptions Vocoder Description Synth 1 -M Mono Synths 1 Unison octave synth 1 wave 2 Unison octave synth 1 wave and female gender 3 Unison octave synth wave 2 4 Unison octave synth wave 3 5 Unison octave synth wave 4 with male gender Synth 2 -B Bass Synths 1 Octave down synth wave 4 2 Octave down synth wave 4 with male gender 3 Octave down synth wave 2 with male gender 4 Two octaves down synth wave 2 5 Two octaves down synth wave 2 6 Two octaves down synth wave 4 Synth 3 - Poly Synths 1
Specifications Analog Inputs Mic Connector Balanced XLR, Input Impedance 1kOhm Mic Input Sensitivity @ 0dBFS -44dBu to +2dBu Mic Input Sensitivity @ 12dB headroom -56dBu to -10dBu Inst In Connector Unbalanced 1/4”, Input Impedance 1MOhm Inst In Sensitivity +15dBu @ 0dBFS EIN -126dBu @ max.
