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SSI-AD01
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Super Vocoder
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As if wavesequencing and vector synthesis weren't enough,
the new Wavestation A/D features the capability of processing external signal
sources in innovative new ways. Our "Super Vocoder" bank gets you
started with 50 imaginative patches utilizing the Vocoding and A/D capabilities
in a useful array of vocal, keyboard and studio processing effects. Lush vocoded
pads, rhythmic wavesequences, startling vocal effects and much more allow you to
realize the most from your Wavestation A/D. Patches include "Choir
Waveseque", "Industrial Vox", "Vocoder Bass,"
"Vocodadrum" and many more.
What is Vocoding? Vocoding is an old technology, dating back to
the 1930's at the Bell Telephone Labs. Technicians were seeking a method of
improving the fidelity and distance of signals. What was found and discarded was
a parallel chain of bandpass filters that passed a small part of the voice
(modulator) and tone inputs (carrier) at concurrent points across the audible
range. When one or more of the voice input filters "saw" energy in
their frequency range, they sent a voltage proportional to the volume of the
energy to Voltage Controlled Amplifiers, which came after each of the tone
section¹s filters. Thus, when an input filter saw level, it opened the
output of the tone's corresponding filter.
Since different human vocal sounds ("Oooh",
"Ahhh", "Eeee") had different amplitudinal strengths at
different frequencies, the spoken and sung tone of the voice would allow the
corresponding frequencies of the tone to come through and sound like it was "talking."
The pitch of the tone was never controlled by the voice, as no vocal pitch to
tone pitch converters are used. This is the case today. Where have I heard one
before? You have heard vocoders in use by Herbie Hancock ("Rockit"),
Kraftwerk ("Trans-Europe-Express", "The Robots", "Voice
of Energy", etc.), and on television's old science-fiction show Battlestar
Galactica (the Cylon voices). R&B artist Roger uses one more melodically
than any other musician that I have heard. He plays the carrier tone of his
keyboard and sings along. Since he plays very well, he gets a sound like a
singing synthesizer, instead of a machine or robot alien. Check it out! |
$19.95
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SSI-AD01-E
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Super Vocoder
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Email version of the SSI-AD01 disk. |
$12.95
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SSI-AD02
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Animated Orchestra
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If you have a Wavestation EX or A/D, then here is a
masterful bank which takes full advantage of the new extended wavesamples, while
delivering the unique sounds you've come to expect from the Wavestation. Exotic
ethnic/electronic "hybrids", textural pads and subtly evolving leads
are included in this bank, as well as a tasteful array of effects, percussion
and film "soundscapes." Animate your creativity with this orchestra of
the 90's!
Sounds include "Plux Nirvana", "BambuttiFantasy",
"Manticore", "Destiny", "Moon Dunes", "Jungo",
"Zimbo's Story", "Istan Rouge", "Fanfare" and more. |
$19.95
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SSI-AD02-E
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Animated Orchestra
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Email version of the SSI-AD02 disk. |
$12.95
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SSI-AD03
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Pop/Rock
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These Wavestation A/D and EX Pop Rock patches are a set of
immediately useful and diversified sounds. Musicians will find staples such as
acoustic pianos and variations, basses, horns, organs and strings, along with
saxes and splits and layers. Digital synth sounds add the modern touch.
Performances include "Grand Piano", "Riddim and
Blooze", "Sir
Vibe A Lot", "The Stick" and "Fuzzy Strings." Patches
include "Bell Voice Pad", "Quick Syn String", "R&B
Drum" and "Electric Guitar."
Wavesequences include "SubAtomic Piano",
"Whack Flute", "Cross Fade Moog", "Tink Synths"
and more. |
$19.95
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SSI-AD03-E
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Pop/Rock
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Email version of the SSI-AD03 disk. |
$12.95
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SSI-AD-SET
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Complete Korg Wavestation A/D
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Complete Korg Wavestation A/D; 3 disk set. |
$39.95
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SSI-AD-SET-E
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Complete Korg Wavestation A/D
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Email version of the SSI-AD-SET Collection; 3 disk set. |
$29.95
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