Well done dude but I have lots of questions concerning how to use all AIRA COMPACT synths in parallel and what must be done to make it properly. Why because sime funktion coud be out of Control for example TEMPO etc. And it is nothing to see in documents regarding how to use all tgat 4 parts in parallel, isn't it?
Hey, man! I'm having a small problem here...Maybe you can help (?) I'm using an iPad Air 5, and audio monitors. I like to live jam, so recording with the E4 is not my main goal, and because of that I'm plugging it into an auxiliar output in the monitor...But whenever I try to record using the e4, by plugging into the usb hub, it goes through the iPad, it records, but it kills my speakes, they go completely mute and I can only listen to anything through headphones plugged into the E4...I've tried everything I could and can't seem to find a solution. Thank you for the attention.
@@danielguerralopes Oh man, I only ever connected it to my computer.. not sure what it could be, doing it that way. Hope you find a solution or answer!
Thank you for your invaluable tutorial. My E-4 arrived about an hour ago, without instructions, and this video is providing the information Roland should have put in the box.
@WaveBits This video was PERFECT. Pulling the trigger on this box today. Thank You man !!!!!!! You have no idea how I’ve been struggling with vocals in my Synth Set….. so close to being “gig ready”…… this will put me much closer.
Thank you for the very informative tutorial. I've just got into the Roland Aira Compact Range and purchased the E-4 (and J-6 & T-8). It's a great little vocal effects unit that thankfully does not need a computer to use it.
Hi there again. Can this save samples please or would I need an external recorder please? Many thanks ✌️ PS Mine arrives Tuesday then I will have the full set. J6. S1. T8. E4 yay ✌️
You e got a nice rounded voice speaking and singing. I was looking at this to add to my bag of tricks as I am a professional speaker and love using gadgets. I’ve taken a lot of audio production classes in an attempt to improve my presentations. As a singer I am trying to work on subharmonics (squirrel). The one thing I don’t know or don’t like and I don’t know if it’s your processing after or directly from the E4 is the compression. It’s sooo obvious.
you can sort of COMBINE THE REVERB, ECHO, AND DELAY…for example your setting for reverb will stay when you switch to delay or echo and so you just keep layering its beautiful eventually ❤
AT 22:00 is the looper recording the voice and the music ? If so is the mic just picking up the track from the speakers? Would have been cool if it had a tempo control so you could play the loop at specific BPM's
Thanks for taking the time to create this video. This seems only useful when you are NOT on a computer. It does not do anything that built in or plugs for a DAW would do much much better and every midi device has knobs and sliders you could map to do the same thing with physical controls. Maybe for some live situation or recording on your device, but if you have a laptop why would you use this?
This is like a next Gen vt4 imo. I think the voice effects combine more and better in the E4. The looper and scatter are new. I watched this vid because I was wondering if the E4 would replace my VT4. The only thing I would want is more vocoder waveforms. If I was starting over, I would probably get the E4, but idk if it is different enough to replace the vt4.
Hey... I'm totally not clued up on this stuff ..Al I know is I want something to go with my boss speaker to change my voice with a delay for effects in a live sessions ... My question is ....do I have to have desktop to use this? Or can I run through my phone?
Hello guys, I’ve been looking for a vocal processor (mostly for autotune but I understand other features are generally included). I was drawn to this product but got a bit disappointed it did not have an XLR (perhaps that is an unjustified judgement). I’m looking for something that is easy to take to gigs but can also deliver studio quality recordings (kind of like the TC Live although that one seems pretty outdated). Does anyone have any personal reccomendations? The more natural the autotune can sound the better it would be for my case. Let me know if anyone has an answer :)
Great video. Quick question. Is it possible to have the voice passing through the E4 with no processing at all, effectively dry? I am getting an autotune effect even when none of the effect buttons are lit and the looper and reverb are off? Thanks.
Do you know if the E4 can pass the MIDI THRU from my iPad to another hardware synth?? I want to use as an audio interface of my iPad but I'd like to use my sequencers apps sending MIDI THRU the E4 straight to my other synths. Is it possible as there is only midi in/out in the back....
Best Tutorial my problem is getting the Airas when linked to record together in garage band i can only get one instrument to record at a time anybody know this fix?
I am stuck! I have tried to connect to Cubase 12 and not getting any sound at all! It’s driving me mad now have been trying for about 4 hours and can’t deal anymore with it? Any one have it set up with Cubase 12 how did you get it working?
can Roland E-4 be used for live stage performance? i've tried it in studio for live band performance, but i got some distortion to the output speaker. how to mitigate/minimize/or even to remove the distortion coming out from Roland E-4 during live band performance?
Can Roland e-4 be used for live stage performance? I ever tried it with my full band performance (of course with loud sound environment) but the e-4 created huge noise / distortion unexpectedly. Is it common for e-4? Then it’s only designed for silent studio (?)
I was thinking the exact same thing! The harmony demo made me imagine the possibilities, especially running the looper as well and maybe stacking vocals through the daw.
question I have a TC electronics pitch pedal that allows you to plug in a source for the only purpose of setting the key. then the pedal can track to that source and then effect your other signal...I guess like a vocoder? can this do that?
Very good overview, thank you. Is it me or do a number of the effects mode have a flutter (or chop) to them? I know you were doing things on the fly without trying for perfection, so I’m curious. Looking at vocoder devices and was considering between this and the minifreak. If you’re familiar with both, any thoughts about quality or usability between them? Thank you, either way!
I think its because of the scatter effect. Im also looking to get the E-4 or the minifreak. I have seen the minifreak tutorial and the vocoder is super distorted.
Great review! I received mine last week. I was hoping you could answer a question for me as I didn't find my answer in your guide. I really want to be able to change the internal tempo which seems to be locked at 130bpm (which it displays on startup). This would be helpful for changing delay and scatter rates. I couldn't find anything in the manual regarding this either. I'm guessing that it can be changed by one of the other Aira units via the sync in port but I only plan to have this unit as a standalone. If you know or can find out more on this could you please share with me? Thank you!!
Hey Jeremy, as long as you’re not in a Menu the biggest knob at the top-left that says “Tempo/Value” will change the Tempo. Hopefully it’s working for you!
Nope the E-4 doesn’t have this knob.. It’s only on the other two Aira Compact devices.. I was wondering the exact same thing.. Great review btw the best I’ve found so far 🤘
@@Sinesquares My bad! I thought this was a question on my other J-6 video. I think you’re right; the E-4 can’t change tempo but can be controlled externally from a Roland T-8 for example and it should tempo sync to whatever you set the T-8
@@WaveBits no worries! Yeah I couldn’t find it on the manual too.. I guess it can receive clock front the computer if it’s hooked up via usb though, right? I’m getting mine today to save the world from my ridiculous singing 😂
Very neat video! A lot of fun hearing what this device is capable of, and I still haven't seen too many TH-cam videos using and talking about the E-4. Would have been nice hearing Chorus, Harmony, and Vocoder without the Autopitch engaged though, to get an idea of how those effects sound on their own. That's my only criticism. Other than that, it's a great look at the device.
Yes! Direct Input instruments and effects will always have benefits. It allows you to be hands-on, tweak things live, experiment with physical sliders unlike a plugin that you will have to map to a physical controller or automate. I find benefits to both. Plugins are great for on-the-go while physical hardware is great when you have the time and space to experiment. Purely for tuning quality (if that's what you need though) I'd definitely recommend Auto Tune Pro X, because you will get a much cleaner sound and the Flex Tune that helps adjust your pitch correction response to work with sustained notes.
how would i hook that up to my focusrite solo? ( which is my soundcard ) could i even use both at the same time? or would they conflict being that they both are usb audio devices?
Microphone and guitar run a different levels. It will never worK or the audio will be terrible quality. Get a direct box (cheap ones go for about $35), plug the guitar into it, and the output of the box into your mic preamp. That’s solution I found.
When I was began watching videos on this new series, I always dipped out as the E4 was highlighted. After this video I want to buy one of these for everybody in my family.
I prefer this thing over any other budget vocal processor i have seen so far. BUT and that is a MAAAASSIVE BUT, it has no option to save presets?? That is such a massive bummer
Thanks Bro🎤, For Taking. The Time Out To Really Explore This Unit. I Have The T8 & Definitely Have My Ears & Eyes On The E4 & All The NoN Stop,Creative Possibilities That Can Be Done With The E4 You Were The Best! I'll. Tuning. In. On. Your. J6. 😆🔊🎶🎵🎶💨
You have to be careful with feedback though. I've used a condensor mic and a dynamic mic feedback is problem especially when you use it with other synths at the same time ( real world situ) , the vocoder on its own is not that great you need a midi keyboard to do this better. Also reverb and chorus can be awful with the feedback problems . Not sure what to do with it tbh
Link for Roland E-4: amzn.to/4394QOU (Amazon Affiliate)
Well done dude but I have lots of questions concerning how to use all AIRA COMPACT synths in parallel and what must be done to make it properly. Why because sime funktion coud be out of Control for example TEMPO etc. And it is nothing to see in documents regarding how to use all tgat 4 parts in parallel, isn't it?
Just got mine delivered today. Your video helped me buying and now it helped me using it. Thx, man! Great work!
Have fun!
Hey, man! I'm having a small problem here...Maybe you can help (?) I'm using an iPad Air 5, and audio monitors. I like to live jam, so recording with the E4 is not my main goal, and because of that I'm plugging it into an auxiliar output in the monitor...But whenever I try to record using the e4, by plugging into the usb hub, it goes through the iPad, it records, but it kills my speakes, they go completely mute and I can only listen to anything through headphones plugged into the E4...I've tried everything I could and can't seem to find a solution. Thank you for the attention.
@@danielguerralopes Oh man, I only ever connected it to my computer.. not sure what it could be, doing it that way. Hope you find a solution or answer!
Thank you for your invaluable tutorial. My E-4 arrived about an hour ago, without instructions, and this video is providing the information Roland should have put in the box.
@WaveBits
This video was PERFECT.
Pulling the trigger on this box today.
Thank You man !!!!!!!
You have no idea how I’ve been struggling with vocals in my Synth Set….. so close to being “gig ready”…… this will put me much closer.
Has anyone found or made a master list of all the scatter banks and what they do? I can't find one anywhere; it should be in the manual but isn't!
Thank you for the very informative tutorial. I've just got into the Roland Aira Compact Range and purchased the E-4 (and J-6 & T-8). It's a great little vocal effects unit that thankfully does not need a computer to use it.
Hi there again. Can this save samples please or would I need an external recorder please? Many thanks ✌️
PS Mine arrives Tuesday then I will have the full set. J6. S1. T8. E4 yay ✌️
Can the harmony function detect base on vocal input instead of keying the chords?
You e got a nice rounded voice speaking and singing.
I was looking at this to add to my bag of tricks as I am a professional speaker and love using gadgets. I’ve taken a lot of audio production classes in an attempt to improve my presentations. As a singer I am trying to work on subharmonics (squirrel). The one thing I don’t know or don’t like and I don’t know if it’s your processing after or directly from the E4 is the compression. It’s sooo obvious.
you can sort of COMBINE THE REVERB, ECHO, AND DELAY…for example your setting for reverb will stay when you switch to delay or echo and so you just keep layering its beautiful eventually ❤
Do you need desk top to use this machine... I have a pa a mic only at mo
I'm going crazy with all the different options of microphones to choose. Is there like a top 3 recommend mics to use with the E-4?
I wouldn't overthink it. A Shure mic like shown in this video will do the job just fine
Just got one of these! How would you connect it to a Roland Go Mixer Pro-X via the XLR mic input?
AT 22:00 is the looper recording the voice and the music ? If so is the mic just picking up the track from the speakers? Would have been cool if it had a tempo control so you could play the loop at specific BPM's
I like that fixed pitch with the slider, it’s like a formant control. Good to know there is midi to pitch , that’d be gr8 with sequenced phrases.
Genuinely the best overview on this gear.
Man, what is with the noise though. Once you switch over to the unit, here’s audible noise every time you speak. Is that coming from the unit?
No thats coming from the heavy settings applied to the fresh air plugin, if you see its gated by the RVox, thats all digital
Thanks for taking the time to create this video. This seems only useful when you are NOT on a computer. It does not do anything that built in or plugs for a DAW would do much much better and every midi device has knobs and sliders you could map to do the same thing with physical controls. Maybe for some live situation or recording on your device, but if you have a laptop why would you use this?
I would love to see a comparison video to the vt4 :)
This is like a next Gen vt4 imo. I think the voice effects combine more and better in the E4. The looper and scatter are new. I watched this vid because I was wondering if the E4 would replace my VT4. The only thing I would want is more vocoder waveforms. If I was starting over, I would probably get the E4, but idk if it is different enough to replace the vt4.
Looks like you have to keep on waiting...
I need something with just the vocoder and effects like reverb and delay.
I want to eventually perform live heavy Industrial.
Hey... I'm totally not clued up on this stuff ..Al I know is I want something to go with my boss speaker to change my voice with a delay for effects in a live sessions ... My question is ....do I have to have desktop to use this? Or can I run through my phone?
Hi, did you have the chance to compare the vocoder to the EHX V256 or the Roland VT-4? If yes, what are your thoughts? Thanks!
the best and most professional test and channel on youtube
I really wish you could choose between group and single voice harmonies
Fantastic demo! Color me interested…didn’t catch it in your video, but is there a wet/ dry mix? That would be just tops for me! 🍕👋
Hello guys, I’ve been looking for a vocal processor (mostly for autotune but I understand other features are generally included). I was drawn to this product but got a bit disappointed it did not have an XLR (perhaps that is an unjustified judgement). I’m looking for something that is easy to take to gigs but can also deliver studio quality recordings (kind of like the TC Live although that one seems pretty outdated). Does anyone have any personal reccomendations? The more natural the autotune can sound the better it would be for my case.
Let me know if anyone has an answer :)
what if you already have an external soundcard? how do you use this with that? wont they both try to take over as the sound card?
Great video. Quick question. Is it possible to have the voice passing through the E4 with no processing at all, effectively dry? I am getting an autotune effect even when none of the effect buttons are lit and the looper and reverb are off? Thanks.
Do you know if the E4 can pass the MIDI THRU from my iPad to another hardware synth??
I want to use as an audio interface of my iPad but I'd like to use my sequencers apps sending MIDI THRU the E4 straight to my other synths. Is it possible as there is only midi in/out in the back....
I wonder if you can add a compressor to this for a better quality vocal input ?
Best Tutorial my problem is getting the Airas when linked to record together in garage band i can only get one instrument to record at a time anybody know this fix?
I am stuck! I have tried to connect to Cubase 12 and not getting any sound at all! It’s driving me mad now have been trying for about 4 hours and can’t deal anymore with it? Any one have it set up with Cubase 12 how did you get it working?
Send it through the line as mic line instead of of usb
Great video. I need to get a cylon voice. That's my main need here lol. Can it reproduce that?
Can you change the key of the auto pitch maybe I missed that but sick video very informative
can Roland E-4 be used for live stage performance?
i've tried it in studio for live band performance, but i got some distortion to the output speaker.
how to mitigate/minimize/or even to remove the distortion coming out from Roland E-4 during live band performance?
Is Roland AIRA Compact E-4 VOICE TWEAKER also to you use for stage with XLR plug in and cabel/guitar???
Excellent, very didactical. Bravo et kind regards from France
Can Roland e-4 be used for live stage performance? I ever tried it with my full band performance (of course with loud sound environment) but the e-4 created huge noise / distortion unexpectedly.
Is it common for e-4? Then it’s only designed for silent studio (?)
Thanks for the directions for E-4 functionality!!!
Great video. Just purchased one, but not tech savvy. Can this device be played without going into the computer. Much appreciated
Yep! You can hook up headphones directly to it 👍🏻
What is the 130 on the display that it keeps reverting to when no knob activity?
@darkmag3 Ah OK. Was that from midi?
I can just hear all the Bon Iver covers I could easily do! Can it be triggered with a foot switch?
I was thinking the exact same thing! The harmony demo made me imagine the possibilities, especially running the looper as well and maybe stacking vocals through the daw.
question I have a TC electronics pitch pedal that allows you to plug in a source for the only purpose of setting the key. then the pedal can track to that source and then effect your other signal...I guess like a vocoder? can this do that?
Very good overview, thank you. Is it me or do a number of the effects mode have a flutter (or chop) to them? I know you were doing things on the fly without trying for perfection, so I’m curious. Looking at vocoder devices and was considering between this and the minifreak. If you’re familiar with both, any thoughts about quality or usability between them? Thank you, either way!
I think its because of the scatter effect. Im also looking to get the E-4 or the minifreak. I have seen the minifreak tutorial and the vocoder is super distorted.
If you are referring to the echo or delay, there is always a pitch-shift when you change delay times. I heard that effect during the demo.
Does it have megafone or radio effect?
Can you record your vocals on the laptop in garage band?
Great review! I received mine last week. I was hoping you could answer a question for me as I didn't find my answer in your guide. I really want to be able to change the internal tempo which seems to be locked at 130bpm (which it displays on startup). This would be helpful for changing delay and scatter rates. I couldn't find anything in the manual regarding this either. I'm guessing that it can be changed by one of the other Aira units via the sync in port but I only plan to have this unit as a standalone. If you know or can find out more on this could you please share with me? Thank you!!
Hey Jeremy, as long as you’re not in a Menu the biggest knob at the top-left that says “Tempo/Value” will change the Tempo. Hopefully it’s working for you!
Nope the E-4 doesn’t have this knob.. It’s only on the other two Aira Compact devices.. I was wondering the exact same thing.. Great review btw the best I’ve found so far 🤘
@@Sinesquares My bad! I thought this was a question on my other J-6 video. I think you’re right; the E-4 can’t change tempo but can be controlled externally from a Roland T-8 for example and it should tempo sync to whatever you set the T-8
@@WaveBits no worries! Yeah I couldn’t find it on the manual too.. I guess it can receive clock front the computer if it’s hooked up via usb though, right? I’m getting mine today to save the world from my ridiculous singing 😂
@@WaveBits does it timestretch the loops so the pitch stays intact at differen speeds?
can i use it only as midi device on ios (not audio, cuz i already have audio interface), when connect via type-c?
when i switch from reverb to delay or echo..the volume comes out very small compared to the reverb...does this happen to you too?
Will this work with OBS?
What an amazing tutorial. I love this little box. So full of features. Thanks for your hard work ✌️
when you connect a mic to the input, does it lift it to line level or I still need to connect the effects box to mic in in my mixer?
How can i Save my work , i found nothing about it! Can u please help me?..
Ok if I do this, really NOTHING happened , if I switch it off and on again ,it’s gone… in the meantime it’s ok for me I use it live@darkmag3
Thank u anyway,!@darkmag3
Very neat video! A lot of fun hearing what this device is capable of, and I still haven't seen too many TH-cam videos using and talking about the E-4.
Would have been nice hearing Chorus, Harmony, and Vocoder without the Autopitch engaged though, to get an idea of how those effects sound on their own. That's my only criticism. Other than that, it's a great look at the device.
Hello - I am a bit old fashioned, but how would you connect this to speakers, without passing through a phone/laptop first. Thank you
Via the 3.5mm audio jack
You need a 1/8 to 1/4 cable. Headset jack to PA (speaker).
Excellent good mood presentation.
Perfect 👍👍👍👍
Thanks a lot.many regards from Chris Bunch of flowers music
Just out of curiosity, do you think this has any benefits over a VST plugin such as autotune?
Yes! Direct Input instruments and effects will always have benefits. It allows you to be hands-on, tweak things live, experiment with physical sliders unlike a plugin that you will have to map to a physical controller or automate. I find benefits to both. Plugins are great for on-the-go while physical hardware is great when you have the time and space to experiment. Purely for tuning quality (if that's what you need though) I'd definitely recommend Auto Tune Pro X, because you will get a much cleaner sound and the Flex Tune that helps adjust your pitch correction response to work with sustained notes.
Does anyone experience any latency? And why the unit doesn't work if teverb is sey to zero?
can you create the granny voice for scam-baiting with this?
Thank you kind sir, lovely tutorial.
how would i hook that up to my focusrite solo? ( which is my soundcard ) could i even use both at the same time? or would they conflict being that they both are usb audio devices?
You couldn’t, it only works with a Dynamic Mic direct in.
@@WaveBits right, i get that but then i could come out of the E-4 and into my focusrite solo via 1/8 to 1/4 cables using the headphone jack as an out
@@davidlustrup9847 Maybe out of the headphone jack
What kind of mic are you using sir...
How do i change tempo?
Will this plug into the MX 1 usb inputs?
unfortunately no direct audio out
I want to plug my guitar into it and have the out go to my guitar amp. both 1/4" Jack's. how would this be possible with this pedal?
That’s a cool idea, not sure how you’d do it or if it’s possible
@@WaveBits maybe I could use the headphone out? just get a 1/8" to a 1/4" converter?
@@levijessegonzalez3629 did you ever get this to work? I'm dying to try this scatter knob thing chop up guitar chords.
@@liamjonasscale haven't bought it yet
Microphone and guitar run a different levels. It will never worK or the audio will be terrible quality.
Get a direct box (cheap ones go for about $35), plug the guitar into it, and the output of the box into your mic preamp.
That’s solution I found.
When I was began watching videos on this new series, I always dipped out as the E4 was highlighted. After this video I want to buy one of these for everybody in my family.
I prefer this thing over any other budget vocal processor i have seen so far. BUT and that is a MAAAASSIVE BUT, it has no option to save presets?? That is such a massive bummer
Thanks for the info-looks like a winner.
I appreciate this review! So thorough and easy to understand :)
Very good tutorial dude
Best tutorial I've seen
Well done Dude. Thanks.
Good walk through. Do you have the my heart is under water without you hear song published anywhere to listen? Spotify?
Impossible to make an opinion with such fast changes. I see the possibilities but get no objective data.
Shure 58 is industry standard and the only mic i sing into
4:12 it sounds a lot better without that effect, it may cause hissing on mobile devices.
Ok yeah I think Im pretty sold, this thing is crazy
That was SO helpful! Thank you! 😊
thanks
THANKS
Very useful tutorial, thank you!
Got one coming today 👌👆😄
Thanks Bro🎤, For Taking. The Time Out To Really Explore This Unit. I Have The T8 & Definitely Have My Ears & Eyes On The E4 & All The NoN Stop,Creative Possibilities That Can Be Done With The E4 You Were The Best! I'll. Tuning. In. On. Your. J6. 😆🔊🎶🎵🎶💨
I don't need it, I don't need it, I don't need it......
sounds like it adds a lot of static
Nothing sounds natural to me
Yeah, it’s not a very natural vocal effect at all. Auto Tune Pro or Melodyne are the best for that
❤❤❤
Kinda like A KP# :))
3
You have to be careful with feedback though. I've used a condensor mic and a dynamic mic feedback is problem especially when you use it with other synths at the same time ( real world situ) , the vocoder on its own is not that great you need a midi keyboard to do this better. Also reverb and chorus can be awful with the feedback problems . Not sure what to do with it tbh
if only they made it without a battery and usb-c power port..those are bound to break down eventually
Voice of god
“Pretty cool”
Far-out
Does the looper timestretch to external sync?
Will this work on ps5
I’m not sure if it does