Tc-helicon VoicePro Manual do Utilizador

User’s Manual

10Section 2: Getting StartedBack Panel Description1. Voice Input This is the main analog input for voice or monophonicinstruments. All processing bloc

11Section 2: Getting StartedAudio ConnectionsVoicePro allows you to work with analog or digital ins andouts. This section describes how to setup the

12Section 2: Getting StartedDigital SetupThis section describes how to make digital audioconnections to VoicePro. Using the digital audio interfacepr

13Section 2: Getting StartedWhen to use VoicePro as a channel insertIf you are mainly using VoicePro for the purpose of pitchcorrection, dynamics and

14Section 2: Getting StartedSoft Knobs you can specify any or all of the three searchfilters as follows:• Source Filter - Here you select whether you

15Section 2: Getting StartedStoring PresetsWhen you would like to store an edited preset in the UserBank, press the Store Button. Within the Store Scr

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17Section 3: Music ApplicationsIntroductionVoicePro’s applications in music vocal production requiresettings and features that differ from dialogue (s

18Section 3: Music ApplicationsCreating HarmonyThe sound of human voices singing together in harmonyadds excitement and intensity to music. VoicePro o

19Section 3: Music ApplicationsHow to create harmony using a Chord Mode preset1.Connect the output of a MIDI keyboard to VoicePro (seeUtility section

20Section 3: Music ApplicationsAdding Doubling EffectsA frequently used technique is to have a singer overdubthe same line several times to add richne

21Section 3: Music ApplicationsFinding the correct Key and Scale:Often the key and scale can be set to the first orlast chord in a song e.g. G Major.

22Section 3: Music ApplicationsModifying Vocal MelodyWhile most producers like to think they have the lead orharmony vocal melody arranged correctly b

23Section 3: Music ApplicationsModifying Vocal CharacterIn VoicePro, character is the term used for the over-alleffects of a group of blocks found und

24Section 3: Music ApplicationsHow to use Inflection to add variation to vocalcharacter1.Follow instruction in “How to load a character preset”.2. Use

25Section 3: Music ApplicationsWorking with Classic FXIn VoicePro, the effects that are termed "classic" arecreated using the µMod, Delay an

26Section 3: Music ApplicationsShaping Vocals with Equalization and DynamicsThere are two independent but identical sets of highprecision EQ and dynam

27Section 3: Music ApplicationsCreating Special EffectsBy combining multiple blocks in VoicePro with different Mixroutings, it’s possible to create li

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29Section 4: Dialog and Speech ApplicationsIntroductionVoicePro has a number of applications for working with thespoken word. With the Time, Pitch and

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30Section 4: Dialog and Speech ApplicationsChanging the gender or formants of a voice1. Start with a Character preset loaded2. Enter Matrix | Blocks T

31Section 4: Dialog and Speech ApplicationsCreating a low pitched voiceInteresting animated characters, monster or alien voicesare often created with

32Section 4: Dialog and Speech ApplicationsShortening or lengthening the timing of a voice 1. Enter the Browser Tab by pressing the Browser Button.2.

33Section 4: Dialog and Speech Applications2. If you would like to edit controls not found on the HomeScreen, press the Dynamics Button which will tak

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35Section 5: Live Performance ApplicationsIntroductionWhile VoicePro is an excellent tool for the studio, it canalso be used for creating memorable vo

36Section 5: Live Performance ApplicationsOptimizing LatencyLatency is a term for audio signal delay that results fromDSP processes. When performing l

37Section 6: Detailed Parameter DescriptionsHOMEThe Home Page allows for preset recall, status,visualization and top-level editing. Aspects of the Hom

38Section 6: Detailed Parameter DescriptionsUTILITY | I/OThe UTILITY / I/O Tab sets the analog and/or digitalinput/output configuration. Below are des

39Section 6: Detailed Parameter DescriptionsUTILITY | SystemThis tab configures the functions related to bypass, latency,and preset change. Below are

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40Section 6: Detailed Parameter DescriptionsUTILITY | MIDIThe UTILITY / MIDI Tab configures MIDI functionality.Below are descriptions of the various p

41Section 6: Detailed Parameter DescriptionsUTILITY | VisualizationThe Visualization Tab allows customization of graphics.This includes some colors, t

42Section 6: Detailed Parameter DescriptionsUTILITY | NetworkThis tab configures the networking parameters associatedwith connecting VoicePro via TCP/

43Section 6: Detailed Parameter DescriptionsTAPThe Tap Button is used to set the delay time in presetswhere the Delay Source Parameter is set to tempo

44Section 6: Detailed Parameter DescriptionsTuningVoicePro includes three tuning options. These options haveno effect in Notes mode."Equal"

45Section 6: Detailed Parameter DescriptionsCustom Scales in Scale ModeNote Source/Input NoteThe Note Source and Input Note Parameters are used tocrea

46Section 6: Detailed Parameter DescriptionsHARMONY | EQThe EQ in the Harmony Block is designed using doubleprecision filter algorithms. The resulting

47Section 6: Detailed Parameter DescriptionsInsert PathThe compressor can be inserted "Pre EQ" or "Post EQ".The "Pre EQ"

48Section 6: Detailed Parameter DescriptionsMULTI- FX | µModµMod is short for MicroMod. By combining micro-pitchshifters, modulated delay, and feedbac

49Section 6: Detailed Parameter DescriptionsMULTI-FX | ReverbVoicePro's Reverb has been tuned for voice applications.The parameters allow control

5Table of ContentsoductionSection 1: IntroductionWelcome to VoicePro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Registering VoicePro . . . . . . . . .

50Section 6: Detailed Parameter DescriptionsFrequency Fade Amount / RateFrequency fading emulates the phase anomaliesintroduced in radios due to recep

51Section 6: Detailed Parameter DescriptionsMATRIX | Edit AssignUse this tab to select the four assigned edit parameters onthe Home Page for this pres

52Section 6: Detailed Parameter DescriptionsDYNAMICS | CompressThe compressor contains two modes depending on whatdynamic effect is desired. The compr

53Section 6: Detailed Parameter DescriptionsDYNAMICS | De-essUse the VirtuaLead de-esser to help reduce sibilant levels.AmountSets the amount that the

54Section 6: Detailed Parameter DescriptionsTIME | ModeThe Time Block uses TC-Helicon's FlexTime algorithm forstretching and shrinking the audio

55Section 6: Detailed Parameter DescriptionsHoldHold freezes the input voice when the parameter isengaged. At this point, the position can be moved wi

56Section 6: Detailed Parameter DescriptionsPITCH | ModeThe pitch block in VoicePro has several modes. Thevisualization for the pitch block changes ba

57Section 6: Detailed Parameter DescriptionsPITCH | Pitch CorrectWith good use of VoicePro's automatic pitch correction, youcan achieve musical a

58Section 6: Detailed Parameter DescriptionsPITCH | Pitch ShiftThe pitch shift mode offers fixed pitch shifting by semitoneand cents. MIDI control is

59Section 6: Detailed Parameter DescriptionsCHARACTER | ResonanceResonance allows you change the positioning of theharmonic content that forms the ide

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60Section 6: Detailed Parameter DescriptionsCHARACTER | SpectralThe Spectral block is a voice-modeled EQ that reflect thenatural equalization equivale

61Section 6: Detailed Parameter DescriptionsThe Scoop Duration parameters set how long theseinflections last after a note starts. The Rand. Parameterd

62Section 6: Detailed Parameter DescriptionsCHARACTER | BreathThe Breath effect can bring out raspy or breathy soundalready preset in a voice. Breath

63Section 6: Detailed Parameter DescriptionsMIXTo facilitate the creation of complete presets, VoiceProcontains a full featured mixer. Mix is based ar

64Section 6: Detailed Parameter DescriptionsSTOREWhen you want to quickly save a preset just press "Store"to enter the Store Screen. Use the

65Section 7: Optimizing HybridTMPitch ShiftingIntroductionWhenever you enable the Pitch Block or load a preset withit enabled, you are using VoicePro&

66Section 7: Optimizing HybridTMPitch Shiftingwhere the voice is predominant in the mix, artifactssignificantly degrade the perceived audio quality.Un

67Section 7: Optimizing HybridTMPitch Shifting2.Navigate to the Pitch Mode Tab. Use the Edit Knobs toselect "Pitch Shift" for the mode param

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69Section 8: Harmony and TuningHarmonyHere's where we can go into a little more depth aboutharmonies. We've tried to keep it practical, focu

7Section 1: IntroductionWelcome to VoiceProThank you for selecting VoicePro as a key part of yourtoolkit for producing the human voice. The years ofre

70Section 8: Harmony and Tuninghard pitch correction on the harmony voice. Setting theSmoothing parameter between 0 and 100% is like havingvariable am

71Section 8: Harmony and TuningDiatonic and Chromatic HarmonyWe've described scale and chord harmonies as diatonic,and shift harmonies as chromat

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73Section 9 : AppendixDetailed Application DescriptionsVoicePro's Browser is an efficient tool for getting to theright preset. Understanding the

74Section 9 : AppendixConfigurable MIDI ImplementationVoicePro MIDI CC configuration is configurable. Therefore,you can define the implemenation. Ther

75Section 9 : AppendixTerms & DescriptionsThere are some general terms when using VoicePro thatare helpful to understand. Additionally, some Voice

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8Section 1: IntroductionRegistering VoiceProThere are two methods for registering your VoicePro:• Online: visit www.tc-helicon.com/VoicePro and click

9Section 2: Getting StartedFront Panel Description1. Power Pressing the Power Switch downwards engages power. Theboot-up sequence takes approximately