Vocoders, that is. I have been in the music business for ...well let's say, a very long time, and with synths and "electronica" from the beginning. Apparently, I don't listen to much music that utilizes vocoders and as a result, I have no idea what one would use these awful sounding things for. I have two dedicated vocoder buttons on my VP550 and wish they (Roland) had invested that time and effort into a transpose button or something. Can someone enlighten me as to what possible function these things have and why they continue to endure?

chas

In 1984...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=As9hXBLZZCk

Isn't that what Cher used to make her voice sound mechanical on Believe?

Thanks, guys. But even with those two really cute YouTube postings, I still don't really get the appeal. Old age, I guess.

chas

Believe the origin of Midnight Star was Kentucky State University in Frankfort, Kentucky in the late 60's. Guys from the music program would come down to the club I played to jam. Really good players.


Russ

Cool note Russ.

Also: http://ncane.com/647

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http://www.myspace.com/mychrisvalenti

this is what Frampton uses on the Geico thing http://www.guitarcenter.com/Dunlop-Heil-Talk-Box-151230-i1124464.gc

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robotic_voice_effects
very interesting

Chris, really nice tunes. I've always been a big Stevie/George Benson fan. Infectuous melody with simple but tasteful changes and a nice bridge on Simply I Love You. Commercial appeal, yet a decent piece. Fun stuff to play, too!

Good professional work. From the website, to the tunes, to the look, you got it happening.

GOOD WORK!

Russ