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Arturia VOCODER V User Manual

Arturia VOCODER V
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USER MANUAL
_VOCODER V

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Arturia VOCODER V Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandArturia
ModelVOCODER V
CategoryRecording Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Special Messages

Specifications Subject to Change

Notes that manual information is subject to change without prior notice.

Important Safety Information

Warns about potential hearing damage from high sound levels.

Welcome to Vocoder V

Iconic Sound, Modern Features

Discusses the vocoder's history, musical impact, and modern capabilities.

How Vocoders Work

Explains the fundamental principles of vocoder operation, including modulator and carrier signals.

Activation and First Start

System Requirements

Lists the minimum computer specifications required for running Vocoder V.

Activate Vocoder V License

Details the process of activating the software license using the Arturia Software Center.

Initial Setup

Covers configuring audio and MIDI settings for standalone operation.

Using Vocoder V as a Plug-In

Explains compatibility and behavior when used within a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).

Overview

The Advanced Panel

Introduces the main functional areas: Voice, Modulations, and Effects.

Carrier Synthesizer

Describes the built-in synthesizer that generates the carrier signal.

Vocoder Section

Details the core vocoding engine and its controls.

The User Interface

High-Level Overview

Provides a general layout of the main interface sections: Toolbars and Panels.

The Upper Toolbar

Covers file management, preset browsing, and access to advanced features.

The Lower Toolbar

Offers quick access to important parameters and status indicators like CPU usage.

Side Panel

Manages MIDI controller configuration, macros, and tutorials.

Preset Browser Details

Explains how to search, audition, and manage presets and playlists.

Voice Page

Voice Page Basics

Introduces the purpose of the Voice page for modulation sources.

Voice Input

Details how to route external audio signals for modulation.

Sample Player Operations

Covers loading, playback modes, and editing of stored audio samples.

Carrier Synthesizer

The Virtual Keyboard

Explains the keyboard interface for playing notes and triggering samples.

VCOs

Details the Voltage Controlled Oscillators that generate the sound.

Synthesizer Global Controls

Covers parameters like Bend Range, Glide, Hold, and Chord selection.

Vocoder Section

Input and Level Controls

Manages modulator and carrier input levels and monitoring.

Envelope and Character Shaping

Adjusts modulator envelope response and vocoder timbre.

High Frequency and Balance

Adjusts high-frequency content for intelligibility and balances noise/buzz.

Advanced Routing and Modulation

Covers Patch Bay for routing and Sample and Hold modulation.

Modulations Section

Modulation Overview

Introduces the concept of modulation for adding sonic variety and expressiveness.

Envelope Follower

Generates a modulation signal based on input signal amplitude using Gain, Rise, and Fall controls.

LFO Controls

Provides a Low-Frequency Oscillator with various waveforms for periodic modulation.

Assign Section

Allows routing modulation sources to various destinations using six slots.

The Effects

About the Vocoder V Effects

Lists and briefly describes the 11 high-quality built-in effects.

The Effects Panel

Shows the interface for accessing and managing the three effect slots.

Effects Routing

Configures effects in series or parallel connections using routing options.

Common Slot Controls

Details the universal controls available for each effect slot, like type selection and Dry/Wet.

Individual Effect Descriptions

Provides in-depth explanations of each effect's parameters and function, from Reverb to Stereo Pan.

Software Licence Agreement

Ownership, License, and Activation

Outlines Arturia's ownership, user rights, and software activation process.

Support, Updates, and Warranty

Details provisions for support, upgrades, warranty terms, and liability.

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