Roland VP-03 Boutique Series Vocoder Plus Synthesizer Module with K-25m Keyboard

Bring home one of the most iconic sounds in electronic music history — in a remarkably compact package. The Roland VP-03 is a miniaturized recreation of the VP-330 Vocoder Plus, one of the most renowned vocoders ever made, built using Roland's Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology to authentically model the original circuits.

The original VP-330, released in 1979, was rapidly adopted across all genres by artists ranging from 10cc to Genesis, Mike Oldfield and Queen, to Vince Clark and Vangelis. Sound On Sound Now that legendary sound is available in a sleek, modern form factor.

Sounds & Synthesis

The VP-03 features two internal synth parts: the classic strings and human voice. The strings section has attack and tone controls, while the human voice section includes a male/female switch, an ensemble switch for chorusing, and its own separate attack control. macProVideo.com The human voice and string sections share attack and release controls, and the human voice's male and female presets can be blended together for a more choir-like sound — both settings sound lovely layered behind the vocoder and strings.

Voice Step Sequencer & Chord Memory

The VP-03 includes a Voice Step Sequencer not found in the original VP-330, allowing you to input a single note, chord, or your voice into each of the 16 steps, with each step comprising up to six notes. You can also change the order of steps for unpredictable and inspiring results. B&H Photo Video The Chord Memory function lets you play back chords with just one finger, with 16 locations available to store and recall your favorites — all backed up to your computer via USB.

Connectivity & Power

The VP-03 functions as a high-quality 24-bit/96 kHz stereo USB audio interface, providing a simple way to record directly into your DAW. MIDI In/Out ports and a Micro-USB connector round out the connectivity. zZounds Power comes from four AA batteries or USB — at just 33 ounces, it's ready to go wherever you go.

Includes K-25m Keyboard

The VP-03 pairs perfectly with the K-25m keyboard unit, which allows the module's front panel to adjust to three positions for convenient access to all knobs and sliders.

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Please note this does not include the vocoder mic, only the Roland VP-03 AND KM-25 unit.