I need a good Vocoder Synth for live show

I just finished a new record with my band ( http://www.halostereo.com ) and we put a few vocoder parts in it. However, we used an Orange vocoder plug-in. So to play the parts live I'm looking for a really good vocoder synth *WITH A MIC* attached to the keyboard.

I'm digging the new Korg R3 but I wanted to see if I could get out cheaper and maybe even better. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

[This message has been edited by Nigel (edited 07-18-2007).]

The Korg MicroKorg is probably your best option. It is cheap ... it has a vocoder with mic attached. It just has little keys but that shouldn't be a problem. Check it out.

Actually, I tried that one but it really paled in comparison to Korg's new R3. And I don't dig the baby keys at all..makes it hard to play. Know of anything else?

You could look at a used Roland JP8000 or the rack mount version JP8080. It is a very nice virtual analog synth with vocoder.

But you may have been spoilt using the Korg R3 .... maybe you'll have to save your bux and get that.

Went to your page. Sounds Good!