User Manual

English
Owner’s Manual
Before using this unit, carefully read the leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY.” The leaet provides important information concerning the
proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature of your new
unit, read Owner’s Manual in its entirety. This manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright © 2014 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND
CORPORATION.
USB Audio Interface
By using a commercially available USB 2.0 cable to connect the VT-3 to your computer, you can
use the VT-3 as a USB audio interface.
* You must install the USB driver before connecting the VT-3 to your computer.
Download the USB driver from the Roland website.
For details, refer to Readme.htm which is included in the download.
http://www.roland.com/support/
Playback
You can use the VT-3 to listen to the sound that’s played by your computer.
The sound will be output from the VT-3’s OUT jacks and from the PHONES jack.
Recording
The mic sound processed by the VT-3 can be recorded on your computer.
The VT-3 will output the eect-processed sound and the unprocessed sound (bypass).
Loop-back
The sound that’s played by your computer can be mixed on the VT-3 with the mic sound and
sent back to the computer.
* You can also change the settings so that loop-back will not occur.
Refer to “Various Settings”
Computer sound
Eect
Bypass
Mic sound
Mic sound
+
Computer sound
Computer sound
Loop-back
Scene Memory
Recalling
1.
Press the scene memory button [1]–[3] that you want to recall.
The button lights, and the [ROBOT] button, character knob and slider settings (the scene) are
recalled instantly.
* When you recall a scene, the current positions of the sliders will not match the actual sound.
* If you operate the sliders after recalling a scene, the slider settings will be reected in the sound. In this case,
the scene memory button will blink.
Saving
Here’s how to save the settings of the [ROBOT] button, the character knob and the sliders to a
scene memory button [1]–[3].
1. Press and hold the scene memory button [1]–[3] in which you want to save the settings.
When all of the scene memory buttons [1]–[3] blink, the settings have been saved.
Copying
Here’s how to copy a scene to another number.
1. Press the scene memory button that you want to copy; it is recalled.
2. Press and hold the copy-destination scene memory button.
When all of the scene memory buttons [1]–[3] blink, the copy has been completed.
Modifying Your Voice
Here’s how to apply an eect that modies your voice.
1. Connect your mic to the MIC IN jack (front or rear).
If you’ve connected a condenser mic to the XLR connector of the MIC IN jack (rear), turn the
[PHANTOM] switch on.
2. Turn the [BYPASS] button on.
3. While vocalizing into the mic, adjust the input sensitivity with the [MIC SENS] knob.
Adjust this so that the PEAK indicator lights occasionally.
4. Press one of the scene memory buttons [1]–[3].
5. Turn the [BYPASS] button o.
6. Vocalize into the mic.
The eect-processed voice will be output.
MEMO
• Adjust the input sensitivity accurately. The eect will not work correctly if the mic input level
is too low or too high.
• When vocalizing into the mic, the voice of only one person should be input. The eect will
not work correctly if multiple voices are being input.
• Make sure that the sound from the speaker does not enter the mic.
* Acoustic feedback could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This
can be remedied by:
• Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).
• Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers.
• Lowering volume levels with the [VOLUME] knob.
Adjusting the Voice
Here’s how to use the character knob and the sliders to adjust the voice.
1. Press the [MANUAL] button.
Alternatively, you can press a scene memory button and make adjustments to that saved
scene.
2. Use the character knob to select the character you want.
You can choose a character from the following list.
3. Choose [ROBOT] button on or o.
If you turn this on, produces an expressionless robotic voice at a xed pitch.
4. Use the sliders to adjust settings such as PITCH and FORMANT.
Character Explanation
DIRECT Turns o the character eect.
AUTO PITCH 1 A pitch-corrected voice.
AUTO PITCH 2 An electronic pitch-corrected voice.
VOCODER A classic vocoder voice.
SYNTH The pitch of the input voice is detected and used to play a synth sound.
LEAD The pitch of the input voice is detected and used to play a synth sound.
BASS The pitch of the input voice is detected and used to play a bass sound.
MEGAPHONE Produces a distorted voice as when using a megaphone.
RADIO Produces a voice as heard from the radio.
SCATTER Repeats the input voice at eective intervals.
Panel Descriptions
1
98 10 11 12
2 3 64 5
7
1
[VOLUME] knob
Adjusts the output volume of the OUT jacks and the PHONES jack.
* This does not aect the volume of USB audio.
2
[MIC SENS] knob
Adjusts the input sensitivity of the mic connected to the MIC IN jacks (front/rear).
3
PEAK indicator
Lights if the mic input level is excessive.
Use the [MIC SENS] knob (
2
) to adjust the sensitivity so that this indicator lights occasionally.
If it lights frequently, lower the sensitivity.
4
[MANUAL] button
If you turn this on to make the button light, the current settings of the sliders (
9 10 11 12
) are
applied to the sound.
5
Scene Memory buttons [1]–[3]
Instantly recall the settings (scenes) of the [ROBOT] button (
7
), character knob (
8
) and the
sliders (
9 10 11 12
).
The scene memory button that you recall is lit. You can store up to three scenes.
Refer to “Scene Memory”
6
[BYPASS] button
If you turn this on to make the button light, the eects (including reverb) will be bypassed.
* If you use the footswitch to bypass, reverb will still be applied.
7
[ROBOT] button
If you turn this on to make the button light, produces an expressionless robotic voice at a xed
pitch.
Refer to “Adjusting the Voice”
8
Character knob
Selects the vocal character.
The LED of the selected character is lit.
Refer to “Adjusting the Voice”
9
[PITCH] slider
Adjusts the pitch of the voice.
You can adjust this in a range of 1 octave up or down.
10
[FORMANT] slider
Adjusts the formant.
Negative (“-”) settings produce a masculine character; positive (“+”) produce a feminine
character.
11
[MIX BALANCE] slider
Adjusts the balance between the unprocessed voice (NORMAL) and the eect-processed voice
(EFFECT).
12
[REVERB] slider
Adjusts the amount of reverberation.
Connecting Your Equipment
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn o all the units
before making any connections.
A
PHONES jack (stereo miniature phone type)
Connect headphones (sold separately) here.
This outputs the same sound as the OUT jacks (
I J
).
B
MIC IN jack (front) (miniature phone type)
Connect a mic that is compatible with plug-in power
(sold separately).
* This is only for use with a mic that is compatible with
plug-in power. Do not connect any other type of mic.
C
USB( ) port
Use a commercially available USB 2.0 cable to connect this to your computer.
Refer to “USB Audio Interface”
D
DC IN jack
Connect the included AC adaptor here. Use only the supplied AC adaptor.
Using any other adaptor may cause overheating and malfunctions.
* When connected via USB, power is supplied from the USB connection, so the AC adaptor does not need to
be connected.
E
[SELECT] switch
Switches the audio that is output from the OUT jacks (
I J
).
Switch Explanation
R-L Stereo audio will be output.
BYPASS-MONO
The unprocessed sound (BYPASS) and the processed sound (MONO) will be output
separately.
F
[PHANTOM] switch
Turn this “ON” if you want phantom power to be supplied to the MIC IN jack (rear) (
G
).
* Phantom power is not supplied to the TRS phone plug.
G
MIC IN jack (rear) (1/4” TRS phone type/XLR type)
Connect a mic (sold separately) here. If a condenser mic is connected to the XLR connector,
phantom power can be supplied.
H
Security slot ( )
http://www.kensington.com/
I J
OUT jacks
Connect these jacks to your amp or monitor speakers.
If the [SELECT] switch (
E
) is set to “BYPASS-MONO,” The unprocessed sound (BYPASS) and the
processed sound (MONO) will be output separately.
K
PEDAL jack
Connect a footswitch (sold separately). The footswitch can turn BYPASS on/o.
* If you bypass using the footswitch, reverb will still be applied.
Turning the Power On/O
L
[POWER] switch
Turn the power of the VT-3 on/o.
* After you’ve made connections correctly, be sure to turn on the power in the order of the VT-3 rst, and
then the connected system. Powering-on in the incorrect order may cause malfunctions or damage.
When turning the power o, power-o the connected system rst, and then the VT-3.
* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after turning the unit on is
required before it will operate normally.
* Before turning the unit on/o, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down,
you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/o. However, this is normal and does not indicate
a malfunction.
* This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR/TRS) type jacks. Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown
below. Make connections after rst checking the wiring diagrams of other equipment you intend to
connect.
A B
Front panel
C D E
JK
F
I
G H
L
Rear panel
1: GND2: HOT
3: COLD
1: GND 2: HOT
3: COLD
TIP: HOT
RING: COLD
SLEEVE: GND
Main Specications Roland VT-3: VOICE TRANSFORMER
Power Supply AC adaptor, or obtained via USB port (USB bus power)
Current Draw 380mA
Dimensions 210 (W) x 175 (D) x 57 (H) mm 8-5/16 (W) x 6-15/16 (D) x 2-1/4 (H) inches
Weight 690g 1 lbs 9 oz
Accessories AC adaptor, Owner’s manual, Leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
Options
(sold separately)
Footswitch: BOSS FS-5L, FS-5U
Pedal Switch: DP-2
* In the interest of product improvement, the specications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to
change without prior notice.
Various Settings
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)
Here’s how to return the VT-3 to its factory-set state.
1. While holding down the [BYPASS] button, turn on the power.
The [MANUAL] button blinks.
If you decide to cancel the factory reset, turn o the power.
2. Press the [MANUAL] button to execute the factory reset.
3. When all buttons are lit, turn the VT-3’s power o, then on again.
Loop-Back and Footswitch Settings
1.
While holding down the [MANUAL] button, turn on the power.
All of the character knob LEDs are lit, and the [BYPASS] button is blinking.
If you decide not to change the settings, turn o the power.
2. Use scene memory buttons [1], [2], and [3] and the [ROBOT] button to make settings.
Parameter Button Explanation
USB audio
loop-back
[1]
Lit (on)
The sound played back by your computer is mixed on the VT-3
with the sound of the mic, and returned to the computer. The
sound is also output from the VT-3’s OUT jacks and PHONES jack.
(default)
Unlit (o)
The sound played back by your computer is output from the
VT-3’s OUT jacks and PHONES jack.
Footswitch
polarity
[2]
Lit (normal) Normally you’ll leave this “lit.” (default)
Unlit (inverse) If the footswitch polarity is reversed, choose the “unlit” setting.
Footswitch
type
[3]
Lit
(latch)
Choose the “lit” setting if you’ve connected a latch-type
footswitch (BOSS FS-5L). (default)
Unlit
(unlatch)
Choose the “unlit” setting if you’ve connected an unlatch-type
footswitch (BOSS FS-5U, Roland DP-2).
BYPASS
button
function
ROBOT
Lit (mute)
Press the [BYPASS] button to mute.
Unlit (bypass)
Press the [BYPASS] button to disable the eect.
3. Press the [BYPASS] button to save the settings.
The settings are saved, and the VT-3 restarts.