GearCast Video - Roland VT-3 Voice Transformer Review

Aggressively processed vocals are common in electronic music today, but producing these effects easily and reproducing them liveDefinition:
Live broadcast of an event or program without substantial delay or editing. has been a challenge—until now. With the VT-3 Voice TransformerDefinition:
A passive electromagnetic device that uses one or more coils of wire to isolate or split signals. Also may convert impedance and voltage levels. May be used to eliminate ground loops, reduce Rf interference or crosstalk., you can smoothly alter pitchDefinition:
For a given range of audio frequencies, pitch represents where a single sound falls within that range. and formantDefinition:
The resonant characteristics of an instrument or person's voice that does not change with pitch. in real time to introduce heavily processed vocal sounds into your studio tracks and stage performances with zero hassle. On top of that, the VT-3 looks great and works seamlessly with other products in the AIRA series.

The VT-3 is not just for robot voices (although Roland totally approves of robot voices). It also has the power to transform your voice into synthesizers, synth basses, hard-tuned and lo-fi sounds, and more. The VT-3 can also be subtle and musical, with built-in reverbDefinition:
Short for Reverberation. The myriad echoes of decaying amplitude created in an acoustic environment. Reverberation may be simulated electronically, mechanically using springs or a metal plate, or in a specially built physical chamber with reflective surfaces where a speaker sends audio into the chamber, and a microphone picks up the reflections., smooth wet/dry faderDefinition:
An audio control, rotary or linear, to control volume level. control, and instant bypassDefinition:
A circuit that circumvents or defeats a process. The bypass can be electronic, or hard-wired with a mechanical switch. .

Built for creative speed and live performance, the VT-3 is meant to be played. It features high-quality specs and sturdy, brightly lit controls that are deadDefinition:
An acoustic space with no reverberation. simple to use. The controls and functions are smooth and immediate, with no popping, clicking, or latencyDefinition:
The amount of delay a signal, data, sound, video, or control signal acquires within a device, system, or long-distance connection. issues to worry about, even when switching presets or changing voice characters. Weighing less than two pounds and small enough to slip into a bag, you can take the VT-3 anywhere.