The V256 Vocoder Pedal from Electro-Harmonix includes internal synthesizers for easy vocoding without an external instrument. The V256 has nine modes to choose from, each giving you a different sonic palette to work with. In addition, each mode may change the functionality of some of the V256's knobs.

VOX-ROBO Modes 1, 2, and 3 are identical. This provides the flexibility to save three separate ROBO presets. These modes function as standard vocoders using an external instrument as the carrier signal, and in addition have robotic internal synthesizers that can be used as the carrier signal and controlled with the PITCH knob. The Single, Major, and Minor Drone modes have a more natural, musical sounding tones than the robotic modes. You can "play" the internal drone synthesizer using a MIDI keyboard or sequencer.

When the MIC BYPASS footswitch is held down while an instrument is being played, the V256 will freeze whatever is being played through the INST input at the moment the MIC BYPASS button is pressed. This frozen sample can also be saved into a preset. In Transposition mode, the V256 will transpose the vocal signal by an amount determined by the PITCH knob. The BANDS knob can be used to control how quickly the intervals change when controlled by a MIDI input. The BANDS knob can be used to control how quickly the intervals change when controlled by a MIDI input. In Instrument Control mode the V256 will replace the vocal pitch with the pitch of an external instrument. The PITCH knob controls the threshold of how loud the instrument must be in order for the V256 to replace the vocal note.

The Reflex Tune mode allows the V256 to work as an automatic pitch corrector and will quantize the dry vocal pitch to nearest note depending on the scale and key set by the user. The V256 can save one preset for each of the 9 modes. Each preset will pertain directly to the mode you have saved it in. Once a preset is saved, the V256 will remember the preset after power has been disconnected.

3 VOX-ROBO vocoder modes that feature a robotic synthesizer

Single, Major, and Minor modes feature a drone synthesizer

3 Vocal transposition modes including Transposition, Instrument Control, and Reflex-Tune

Vocoder bands adjustable from a vintage sounding 8 bands to a smooth sounding 256 bands

Tone, Gender Bender, and Pitch controls

Save and load up to 9 presets; 1 preset for each mode

Scroll through the presets using the Mode knob or Preset footswitch

Blend control

Vocoder band adjustment from 8-256 bands

Gender bender for male or female emphasis adjust

Reflex Tune for articulate Vocal pitch correction

Built-In balanced Mic Pre-Amp with switchable Phantom Power and Gain adjustment.

Transposition for pitch shifting

Instrument control for monophonic pitch replacement

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What material is the housing comprised of?

A: It's a plastic housing. Thick though. Well made. I bought a second one as well.

Q: 2. Is the power supply multi or just 110v?

A: The included power supply with the Electro Harmonix Memory Boy Pedal is only rated for use on the US 110-120VAC standard.

Q: 3. Will this device fit on a handgun like Glock 19?

A: No it's to large.

Q: 4. Is EV 5 compatible with Studiologic VMK 88 ?

A: The EV5 expression pedal is compatible with the StudioLogic SL88 Grand - 88 Key MIDI Controller with Graded Hammer Action, BH #STSL88GRAND.

Q: 5. what s the click botton do on the B9 ?

A: The nine presets (rotary click knob) are tuned to emulate some of the most popular and classic electric organ tones

Q: 6. Will this work in my smoke detector at home that accepts 9V batteries?

A: Yes it will , I would test the smoke detector every so often

Q: 7. Does/Will Boss/Roland have this circuit in any other device,e.g. a MFX or Guitar Synth, or is this the only way to get these sounds?

A: The VO-1 is a newly released item. Currently there are no products with this circuitry. Roland does offer vocoder technology in several products.

Q: 8. Can you pair these ear buds to a laptop or macbook?

A: Yes as long as the computer has bluetooth.

Q: 9. How long is the cable?

A: The JBL Tune 310C USB-C Earbuds with Microphone (Black) is 4 feet long.

Q: 10. Does this synth accept power over usb?

A: It does not accept power over usb. These are the power options:9V DC external power supply (included)6 x AA batteries (optional)