Trying to get FA07 to work and it doesn't. Brand new mic, everything seems to be set the way it should be, but, when I speak into the mic, there's absolutely nothing. Aggravating.
Vocoders always sound better if a harmonic rich tone is used. Organ sounds don't have enough harmonics to bring out the voice, so always pick something brash and buzzy, you can always apply a bit of EQ afterwards.
Hey! Nice to see that someone share his experience with the vocoder on the FA series. It looks like it's possible to use the vocoder effect on any patch, nice. The only thing is since you have use it on a low pitch organ it was hard to hear the notes and your voice on the vocoder effect. You should try with higher notes and also with other sounds like piano or brass ensemble or vocal sounds. I'll try on mine but I'm not that good to upload videos on TH-cam. Anyway thanks for sharing this with everyone.
Thanks that video helped get it working on my FA08 and I didn't know about the other patches . You can vary the amount of mic signal vs the vocoder effect too. cheers
Thanks for the tutorial. I just got my FA06 and the tutorial helped a lot. But I noticed a whole lot of choir sounds don't have the vocoder option and that's kind of surprising.
Thanks for posting these! My FA-08 will be here next week. I've played it at guitar center a hundred times. Cramming on tutorials so you've been a big help. Nice voice. Wisconsin? Dakota?
HeyJawnyb2, I have a Roland FA-08 and I want to use the Vocoder Feature. I connected my mic and switch the button from guitar input to MIC. Then I selected the SAW Lead 4 patch and went into the Effect Edit Menu and scroll to the vocoder(68) option in Part 1 (MFX). The sound does not stop playing when I select the Vocoder. What could be the problem and how do I solve it?
Been trying with my FA 07 with absolutely no luck. I have no idea why it isn't working. Maybe the mic is the issue. I returned the microphone. But, I still wanna have the ability to use the vocoder effect.
Great, but any keyboard with a vocoder function really should have a top surface mounted XLR socket so you can easily plug in a gooseneck mic! Annoys me when the mic socket is at the back so you have to set up a mic stand and cable, and it's not even XLR, it's 1/4 inch!
Roland after 1,5 year has released a new system update 1.03 for Roland Fa series with bug fixes and its new 'additional function': Support for the ONKYO UWF-1 Wireless USB Network Adapter is like a slap in the face to all Roland FA users. THanks Roland for listening to your users' requests.
Question- your example shows the MFX as vocoder - now can you add additional post effects and if so how many? For instance, the JD-Xi allows you to do vocoder then 4 post fx
I don't have the keyboard with me right now, but i believe you can still use the tfx. You just have to use the one mfx slot for the vocoder so you don't have that slot to use anymore.
The mic I was using was condenser, no phantom power on the fa06, but I think condenser is better for vocoder. You want something super directional so there isn't ambient noise.
Sure, you could run the output of the fa06 into an external talkbox. Talkbox combined with the vocoder is a great sound. A Vocoder isn't the same as a talkbox though. There are similarities in the sounds for sure but they are two quite different effects, generated in different ways.
I fall in love with my FA07 every time I switch it on , there’s always something new I find on it ❤️
Trying to get FA07 to work and it doesn't. Brand new mic, everything seems to be set the way it should be, but, when I speak into the mic, there's absolutely nothing. Aggravating.
YOU ARE MY HERRRROOOOO!!!! I had NO idea my keyboard could do this!!! Thank you!!!
Vocoders always sound better if a harmonic rich tone is used. Organ sounds don't have enough harmonics to bring out the voice, so always pick something brash and buzzy, you can always apply a bit of EQ afterwards.
Thanks for a great "how-to" demo! I've had my board close to 2 years and haven't yet tried out the vocoder, but now I need it... your demo is perfect.
Hey! Nice to see that someone share his experience with the vocoder on the FA series. It looks like it's possible to use the vocoder effect on any patch, nice. The only thing is since you have use it on a low pitch organ it was hard to hear the notes and your voice on the vocoder effect. You should try with higher notes and also with other sounds like piano or brass ensemble or vocal sounds. I'll try on mine but I'm not that good to upload videos on TH-cam. Anyway thanks for sharing this with everyone.
Thank you soooo much man..I just bought the 06 and I had no idea I could do this! You rock.
Thanks that video helped get it working on my FA08 and I didn't know about the other patches . You can vary the amount of mic signal vs the vocoder effect too. cheers
Hey Timothy. How would I go about having mic signal in there as well?
Great video, You just saved me 400$ from buying another vocoder. I've had my Fa-06 for a year now and didn't know It had this feature! thank you
I've had the FA06 since its release and just now tohught of getting a vocoder... Same story !
Thanks for the tutorial. I just got my FA06 and the tutorial helped a lot. But I noticed a whole lot of choir sounds don't have the vocoder option and that's kind of surprising.
I love you, you just saved me paying for a vocoder
Your videos are awesome! thank you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge.
Is it possible to use the vocoder with a choir sound to get something similar to the VP-550, VP-770 or VP-7?
hey thanks for this video. I'm considering buying the fa 06. how are you liking it?
Thanks for posting these! My FA-08 will be here next week. I've played it at guitar center a hundred times. Cramming on tutorials so you've been a big help. Nice voice. Wisconsin? Dakota?
Tried recording the vocoder sound into a track and it didnt work..Is this for playback only?
HeyJawnyb2,
I have a Roland FA-08 and I want to use the Vocoder Feature. I connected my mic and switch the button from guitar input to MIC. Then I selected the SAW Lead 4 patch and went into the Effect Edit Menu and scroll to the vocoder(68) option in Part 1 (MFX). The sound does not stop playing when I select the Vocoder. What could be the problem and how do I solve it?
Is only the mic as source possible? Or can i use for example the drum track instead of voice from mic?
Jawnyb2 - Well done my friend. Thank you. Make more vocoder vides these are great.
Can you sample the vocoder sounds to one of the 16 pads?
Thought the Korg Kroma was a cool workstation but this might be even better.
Great tutorial.
Wow Great Video , didn't even know there was one on this board
I saw your cable is mono , I have stereo cable with sterling st51 can be a problem ? Because I can't hear anything thank you for your help
does the filter and resonance work with the vocoder?
Been trying with my FA 07 with absolutely no luck. I have no idea why it isn't working. Maybe the mic is the issue. I returned the microphone. But, I still wanna have the ability to use the vocoder effect.
Thank you SO much for this!
That is so cool!!! Now I really have to get this board it's like a poor man version of the Kronos now I don't have to go outside my Roland collection
You are a Brilliant Human
Great, but any keyboard with a vocoder function really should have a top surface mounted XLR socket so you can easily plug in a gooseneck mic! Annoys me when the mic socket is at the back so you have to set up a mic stand and cable, and it's not even XLR, it's 1/4 inch!
Anybody know how you can get a Korg Ms20-ish sound on this keyboard??
Can you use a headset?
thank you for that!!
Roland after 1,5 year has released a new system update 1.03 for Roland Fa series with bug fixes and its new 'additional function': Support for the ONKYO UWF-1 Wireless USB Network Adapter is like a slap in the face to all Roland FA users. THanks Roland for listening to your users' requests.
Question- your example shows the MFX as vocoder - now can you add additional post effects and if so how many? For instance, the JD-Xi allows you to do vocoder then 4 post fx
I don't have the keyboard with me right now, but i believe you can still use the tfx. You just have to use the one mfx slot for the vocoder so you don't have that slot to use anymore.
Thank you for the sharing
Fa-08 or motif xs?
Hi how to keyboard touch on sir for effect
This is great! Is there a way to record yourself and use that sound as a sample up and down the keyboard?
you can sample yourself directly into the keyboard using a mic, but u can only really play it through the sample pads.
So no way to record singing voice onto the keyboard into a track in the sequencer?
@@charbax ,Yes you can then record sample pad hits (triggering vocal samples) into the midi sequencer.
Question the mic is condenser or dynamic the fa06 has Phantom power?
The mic I was using was condenser, no phantom power on the fa06, but I think condenser is better for vocoder. You want something super directional so there isn't ambient noise.
Thanks!
Nice one jawnby,
OK, but how do we make this work inside a Studio Set?? Not working for me.
i think the vocoder sound has to be track one
man Bless you man I too was gonna buy another box. man I'm subscribing.... thanks a bunch....
Thanks man!
Vey helpful many thanks for the video! just subscribed by the way
Thanks👍
Can you use a talkbox for this?
Sure, you could run the output of the fa06 into an external talkbox. Talkbox combined with the vocoder is a great sound. A Vocoder isn't the same as a talkbox though. There are similarities in the sounds for sure but they are two quite different effects, generated in different ways.
@@jawnyb2
Can you use a headset instead of a mic?
@jawnyb2: is it possible to record a guitar by plug-in it to the roland fa-06?
Yep totally possible.
jawnyb2 great! Can you please tell how? :) I have tried to record my bass guitar, but wasn't able to do it.
Prasshanth VP
This was helpful...thanks.
thank you
Can someone please help me on how to record this vocoder in sonar?
The old fashioned way : connect the audio outputs of the synth to your audio interface inputs and record it in an audio track in SONAR.
@@SylvainMartelFairlight thanks, ik ga dat proberen 😉
Is this capable of 80s rifts ?
Definitely!
can u transpose with it
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Can you help me getting a sample pad to "one shot mode"? I'm needing it so I can get back to playing a keyboard part, thanks and great videos
lol :)
no need talking.... need the sounds.........