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Originally posted by Mistered4111:
Ian -Just curious how easy it would be to use the VP550, to record or play live back-up vocals? Did it sound good enough to be used in for this application? Or is it just another gimmick board? (one you use once or twice then sell or put back in a corner to collect dust)

I would appreciate your comments.

Thanks

Ed

Hi Ed,
For the very short time I had with it,I was very impressed with the VP550.
Because it is a dedicated vocoder/harmonizer it is light years ahead of the vocal harmony in the Tyros/3k.
Because I was in the middle of doing demos for Yamaha,and the room where the VP550 was set up across the street from me was full of other reps demoing guitars/amps/PAs,I wasn't able to heart it for any extended period.
I was very very impressed with what I did hear and can assure you that it is a powerful tool for the studio,and "live" performance.Flexibility was the most outstanding feature,along with quality.
My next trip to Halifax will probably give me more time to explore the other manufacturer's products,and if so,I will certainly pass it on.

Ian
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