Roland VP-550 Vocoder: Unboxing & Fun

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  • Опубліковано 8 гру 2024

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  • @30m3
    @30m3 4 роки тому +29

    You get as excited as a kid on Christmas day, it's so wholesome.

  • @DiegoooTech
    @DiegoooTech 4 роки тому +35

    Never heard of that VP-550. I didn't believe you at first but you were right. Mind blowing. Excellent instrument.

    • @streetbobade
      @streetbobade 4 роки тому

      This is the ultimate VP550 video: ua-cam.com/video/RBG8T2f3uBE/v-deo.html

  • @WouterB76
    @WouterB76 4 роки тому +71

    This has Enya written all over it....
    Back in the days they made such amazing equipment.

    • @HuntersMoon78
      @HuntersMoon78 4 роки тому +2

      Also O Superman

    • @watercolourmark
      @watercolourmark 4 роки тому +5

      The VP550 is from 2007.

    • @WouterB76
      @WouterB76 4 роки тому +3

      @@watercolourmark i mean the sound it produces, not this particular instrument as a model from in this case Roland.

    • @AnalogX64
      @AnalogX64 4 роки тому +1

      Yes it did give off that Enya vibe.

    • @s.g.3042
      @s.g.3042 4 роки тому +3

      @@watercolourmark 2007 is well way back in a day already ;)

  • @LittleJa2002
    @LittleJa2002 4 роки тому +7

    Unreal, it really sounds like a full choir and you play it so well on the fly right out of the box.

  • @Jaa_kko
    @Jaa_kko 4 роки тому +164

    Expensive rare vintage gear: *Exists*
    Wallet: noo not again...
    Dr. Mix: *Laughs in Vocoder sound*

  • @thehaze1972
    @thehaze1972 4 роки тому +11

    Ikutaro is smiling up in his heaven when he sees you playing around with his amazing vocoder. 😊 ❤️

  • @willowmusic5
    @willowmusic5 4 роки тому +9

    5:45 When Dr. Mix is happy, the whole world is happy!!! This is a very fun and inspiring video. Thanks.

  • @AwesomeSauceShow
    @AwesomeSauceShow 4 роки тому +19

    What a missed opportunity to play the lion king in the jungle song! Was waiting till the end for it!

  • @CoLD.SToRAGE
    @CoLD.SToRAGE 4 роки тому +7

    One of the best videos you’ve done in a while... I’d forgotten how cool this Roland sounds! Bravo sir... bravo. 😉 🎹 💕

  • @TransistorBrothersMusic
    @TransistorBrothersMusic 4 роки тому +9

    I'd never heard of the VP-550. What a totally incredible machine.

    • @streetbobade
      @streetbobade 4 роки тому

      this is the ultimate VP550 video: ua-cam.com/video/RBG8T2f3uBE/v-deo.html

  • @grokranfan8578
    @grokranfan8578 4 роки тому +54

    3:00ff now I know how the choirs in some of Enya's songs have been made...

    • @viljamiroivas
      @viljamiroivas 4 роки тому +1

      Thought same

    • @Pi-Photo
      @Pi-Photo 4 роки тому +5

      My first thought!!! Enya! 😂

    • @Pi-Photo
      @Pi-Photo 4 роки тому +2

      And around 6:63 I got a "Daft punk" vibe...

    • @jerometv7637
      @jerometv7637 4 роки тому

      Ha Yes my thoughts also directly !

    • @dykodesigns
      @dykodesigns 4 роки тому +5

      Enya is probably the biggest Roland aficionado out there, Orinoco flow probably sold a lot of D50’s I’d reckon.

  • @thubelihlenhlabatsi4765
    @thubelihlenhlabatsi4765 4 роки тому +13

    Well I won't lie, I'm quite jealous of his equipment, seeing all his keyboards because I cant have one, at the same time he is one of the best musicians out there.

  • @mrkittydm
    @mrkittydm 4 роки тому

    I’ve wanted this since it came out

  • @JunkSoap
    @JunkSoap 4 роки тому +4

    Hey Claudio !!! Been looking for this baby for ages... I have quite a few vocoders and vocal processing units like voice live, but the VP550 is the king. I've heard a guy play it live, combining VP gospel preset and voice live 3X harmonies at the same time... the result was mindblowing...
    You lucky bastard !!!!! ;)

  • @choma83
    @choma83 4 роки тому +2

    It washed al my worries away.. Its incredible the way that these sounds can achieve things like that.

  • @ViehDEO
    @ViehDEO 4 роки тому +4

    Hey Dr. Mix, at the end of the video i smiled and claped my hands. Have fun with your new tool.

  • @stfranckmusic
    @stfranckmusic 4 роки тому +1

    This is legendary, what a great sound on this beast !

  • @SoundmanCH
    @SoundmanCH 4 роки тому +1

    You definitely did not overpromise, this vocoder is insane!

  • @ZafroSoundz
    @ZafroSoundz 4 роки тому +3

    This made me smile all the way to the heavens..... sounds incredible.

  • @TheTilde
    @TheTilde 4 роки тому

    Yes! I have this magical piece of harware. So much fun to play with!

  • @palniks
    @palniks 4 роки тому +2

    Good condition, like new!!! Harmonizer polyphony 4 voices simultaneously. My Vp-550 is already 12 years old, now I work with VP-770

  • @MacLamar
    @MacLamar 4 роки тому +1

    You are so much fun to watch. Put a huge smile on my face and we all need something to smile about. That thing sounds amazing. Now I want one too. Thanks Dr. Mix.

  • @CaseyMoo1
    @CaseyMoo1 4 роки тому +1

    I've had mine for many moons-- I love it.

  • @craigyeutter7054
    @craigyeutter7054 4 роки тому +1

    That's the best and most useful vocoder sound I've ever heard

  • @Musikkeller-Innsider
    @Musikkeller-Innsider 4 роки тому +7

    Your own living room choir, impressive. Why would anyone ever part with such a gem?

  • @lechuzazul59
    @lechuzazul59 4 роки тому +2

    Wow, this video was just pure heaven.

  • @yaki_nachajon
    @yaki_nachajon 4 роки тому +7

    Hi there, Congratulations. As musical production technician and electronic engineer...I can say to you....you are simple a genius!!!! Continue that way. Do the riff reviews, sound reconstruction, songs reconstruction...so amazing your channel, I found you since a few weeks...I can't stop watching. Thanks a lot , regards from Argentina

  • @walleybeaver2024
    @walleybeaver2024 Рік тому

    thanks to this video, i searched and found one. just got a vp-550. BEAUTIFUL. ! dr. mix ... you are the best.! thank you very much.

  • @carloscanaveral2808
    @carloscanaveral2808 4 роки тому +3

    I love that he adds in the kinda chaotic set up. Everyone goes through it but no one ever shows it

  • @micooms
    @micooms 4 роки тому +4

    I used to sell these at Rock Palace, the Hague. My killer demo was doing the intro of Bohemian Rhapsody. Try it, it’s pretty easy and sounds amazing! I still own a VP7 module, so I’m covered 😎

  • @sokolum
    @sokolum 4 роки тому +85

    This is a VERY, Verrrrry rare keyboard: Slams it on the stand.... 0:52

    • @sokolum
      @sokolum 4 роки тому +2

      But very very impressive keyboard!!

    • @TheKorgUser
      @TheKorgUser 4 роки тому +3

      Thought the same...

    • @acheron4444
      @acheron4444 4 роки тому +2

      Me too! What a knock 😱

    • @Dougie-
      @Dougie- 4 роки тому +1

      Horrible. Shame on you, @Doctor Mix ! 😱😉

    • @Jason75913
      @Jason75913 4 роки тому +1

      really, Doc, just wtf

  • @silverlicious2086
    @silverlicious2086 4 роки тому +2

    This has to be my favorite video yet. Incredible machine. Have fun with it. You must do a Kraftwerk spin-off tune with this baby.

  • @RaymondCastile
    @RaymondCastile 4 роки тому +1

    This is the first I've heard of this instrument. I love that sound! I own two hardware vocoders and a software one, but have never used any of them. But I would use this if I owned one.

  • @kevteop
    @kevteop 4 роки тому

    Came here for Doctor Mix, got a full 2m30s vintage ad for Slap Chop right up front. This channel delivers.

    • @kevteop
      @kevteop 4 роки тому

      I feel bad that I commented before I watched the video. I really enjoyed that demo. It isn't what I would do with a vocoder, it was a lot better.

  • @sebanrocks
    @sebanrocks 4 роки тому

    I regret not watching it immediately after I got the notification. So loved the piece of technology and how you demonstrated it.

  • @chadsix4838
    @chadsix4838 4 роки тому +3

    Great video! I honestly think someone could be having the worst possible day, watch one of your videos, and have the cloud of despair lifted from their soul. Thanks for the positivity man!

    • @Doctormix
      @Doctormix  4 роки тому +1

      Aww so glad to hear that!! Man we're alive.. What a privilege! :)

  • @rainbow_chick
    @rainbow_chick 4 роки тому +1

    I just love everything you do! Your good vibes make us happy! 😀🥰

  • @CJWarlock
    @CJWarlock 4 роки тому +7

    Oh, have mercy, Dr. Mix, I've just bought the Nord Lead 4 I've dreamt about for the last 15 years. ;D Now I want also this vocoder synth for the harmonies it has. :]

  • @RogerBrenon
    @RogerBrenon 4 роки тому +18

    There's always the TC Helicon Voicelive Hooked up to a midi keyboard if you don't have one of these. Though it doesn't come with the positive magic vibes Dr. Mix puts through it. :)

    • @johneffinger6977
      @johneffinger6977 4 роки тому

      That is not nearly as good as this.

    • @watercolourmark
      @watercolourmark 4 роки тому

      John Effinger - Pound for pound the VoiceLive range would eat this alive with a wider range of classic sounds. But then OVox would step up and slaughter both.

    • @johneffinger6977
      @johneffinger6977 4 роки тому

      @@watercolourmark I have one. Does not sound as good. May have more features, and more complicated to use, but not the sound.

    • @jessihawkins9116
      @jessihawkins9116 2 роки тому

      I have a Korg MS2000R. It has vocoder function and lets you input an external carrier for the vocoder

  • @carlosserrano3985
    @carlosserrano3985 4 роки тому +2

    My brother got a VP-550 and is amazing, he also have a Korg Microkorg and we compare both Vocoder sounds and defenetly the Roland is the winner but for more raw sound the Microkorg is perfect. My only Synth with Vocoder is a Novation Ultranova. Enjoy your new toy Claudio, the collection is growing, you will need a bigger place soon.

    • @Jason75913
      @Jason75913 4 роки тому

      The JD-Xi has an even better vocoder than the Ultranova. ;)

  • @MalcolmCrabbe
    @MalcolmCrabbe 4 роки тому +8

    I ain't musical, and have no idea on making music, but I still want one -- so much fun :)

    • @Jason75913
      @Jason75913 4 роки тому

      JD-Xi has a killer vocoder for its pricepoint

  • @uryize
    @uryize 4 роки тому

    This Roland 550 is fantastic, it just amazed me, I dream of this

  • @ryananthony4840
    @ryananthony4840 3 роки тому +1

    Can't ever go wrong with Roland, I'm definitely a Roland boy....

  • @ollieroks
    @ollieroks 4 роки тому +1

    OMG! THIS IS INCREDIBLE!

  • @johnniecristaldi
    @johnniecristaldi 4 роки тому +1

    I have the VP-770 and it is awesome!

  • @beloyaraistov8007
    @beloyaraistov8007 4 роки тому

    Incredible demonstration... my mind go to the journey with it. A lot of christmass mood in here!

  • @torbenanschau6641
    @torbenanschau6641 4 роки тому +1

    I remember when I tried it in the store back then, I experimented playing Bohemian Rhapsody - it did a decent job for that

  • @AndrewBonicaRR
    @AndrewBonicaRR 3 роки тому

    My friend got one brand new when they came out. I should’ve bought it off him when he stopped using it. It was AWESOME!!! I want one now, as well as a VP-770.

  • @muralist_
    @muralist_ 4 роки тому

    That thing is fabulous. Vocoder heaven!

  • @cdanny74
    @cdanny74 4 роки тому

    Hi, now you became a singer,at beginning it was fun, after i feel flying, please more with this machine🙏🤩

  • @soniklink-WKD4496
    @soniklink-WKD4496 4 роки тому +3

    Sounds really crisp and right there! No doubt you can modify the tones deeply if the menus are anything like their Grooveboxes :) Great vid dude, love the enthusiasm always xx

  • @tomasgarcek
    @tomasgarcek 4 роки тому

    Love this video, specially the grand finale with the spiritual mood! VP-550 😇

  • @miguelrejas5034
    @miguelrejas5034 4 роки тому

    Besides the amazing sounding.. what blew my mind was.. despite rare, old.. it was SoLight weight!!!! Not for a kind pf vintage gear no way! Txs for sharing.

  • @freighthauler761
    @freighthauler761 4 роки тому

    I am with you in love VP550 I have wanted one for years it is a useful instrument.

  • @blairwilliams136
    @blairwilliams136 4 роки тому

    Omg that thing is phenomenal sounding !

  • @Harvey_Glassman
    @Harvey_Glassman 4 роки тому

    Always enjoy watching, the excitement is always palpable. Love it. Keep doing what you're doing. 👍👍

  • @SteveZinn
    @SteveZinn 3 роки тому

    That is an incredible vocoder. Sheesh.

  • @flexcamera
    @flexcamera 4 роки тому

    I enjoy your (hilarious) videos and amazing performances! Thankyou - direct from Brazil!

  • @lfmarton
    @lfmarton 4 роки тому

    Man ! Sounds like MAGIC !!

  • @dr.feelgould
    @dr.feelgould 4 роки тому

    I literally cried, it was so beautiful

  • @FrootyRecords
    @FrootyRecords 4 роки тому

    Oh My my god , great demo Dr ! , Made me smile. What a great piece of equipment. I never realised just how good it was, thanks for sharing it with us.
    Love all your vids. Keep up the great work.
    Dave C (ANDROMEDA) from the UK.

  • @Sergeant_Blain
    @Sergeant_Blain 2 роки тому

    THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AMAZING GRACE I HAVE EVER HEARD.........

  • @cemsarioglu5947
    @cemsarioglu5947 4 роки тому

    Incredible piece of equipment. Thank you for sharing it with us.

  • @Goldfishclown
    @Goldfishclown 4 роки тому +13

    No one in their right mind would blame you for buying THAT!

  • @Atomicbri
    @Atomicbri 4 роки тому

    Loving this piece!!! Thanks for sharing your new vocoder!

  • @troypol343
    @troypol343 4 роки тому

    I have the VP-500 and it is the only vocoder I use. Some of my other synths have a vocoder but the VP-550 makes a nice dedicated Vocoder with Keyboard.

  • @papankunci
    @papankunci 4 роки тому

    Gosh! I WANT That Rolland VERY MUCH!!!!
    Great Demo man!

  • @uwelucas8190
    @uwelucas8190 4 роки тому

    I have the Roland Vocoder Plus VP-330, but, a "little bit" older, love the Sounds.

  • @MisterCross
    @MisterCross 4 роки тому

    Why do I suddenly need that Roland? Beautiful.

  • @Josh-lm7qq
    @Josh-lm7qq 4 роки тому

    Absolutely beautiful! I really enjoyed this

  • @eikarumba429
    @eikarumba429 4 роки тому

    Really cool! You must love buying these synths and stuff I know I do!

  • @jasonritchie8475
    @jasonritchie8475 4 роки тому

    Already subscribed, Claudio! Been watching since Christmas 😍

  • @ВадимМінка-п6б
    @ВадимМінка-п6б 4 роки тому

    Best video for last month ) ,and you are incredible man, angel

  • @alexvarietyhour4919
    @alexvarietyhour4919 4 роки тому

    gave me goosebumps, now I want one!

  • @ischmidt
    @ischmidt 4 роки тому

    That sounds amazing! Roland needs to bring it back.

  • @evertmeurs
    @evertmeurs 4 роки тому

    This vp550 sounds incredible!!

  • @margotmuller2893
    @margotmuller2893 4 роки тому

    make us smile today! love you!!

  • @foxholeartist
    @foxholeartist 4 роки тому

    Oh, wow! It really blew my mind, tbh. State of art piece of music gear

  • @suadcokljat1045
    @suadcokljat1045 4 роки тому

    This is amazing! (Says ex owner of Roland SVC-350) Cheers!

  • @stevefoobar
    @stevefoobar 4 роки тому

    Nice job. Amazing synth! You are so much fun to watch. :)

  • @csharp57
    @csharp57 4 роки тому

    Roland loves to bring old back... Here is to hoping they bring this baby back!!! 🤞🏾

  • @mhediseltana
    @mhediseltana 4 роки тому

    Great demo doctor, Old gears are always amazing !!

  • @ryanprice9841
    @ryanprice9841 4 роки тому +1

    Congrats on a cool addition!

  • @aleksandari.7834
    @aleksandari.7834 4 роки тому

    Being aware of you GAS problem is totally legit. I would do the same in your place. You are making a sacrifice for all of us, friend! :)

  • @fringeminority5562
    @fringeminority5562 4 роки тому

    You showed this off very well. Thank you

  • @qrplife
    @qrplife 4 роки тому

    That thing sounds amazing!

  • @fjfrancois
    @fjfrancois 4 роки тому +1

    Dude I’m subscribed

  • @BrianRRenfro
    @BrianRRenfro 4 роки тому

    Before I clicked the video I KNEW I was going to make a Covid-19/GAS/Boredom/Online shopping comment...
    Dr Mix is not only an amazing musician but a psychic too!

  • @DaMaster1983
    @DaMaster1983 3 роки тому

    its the best vocoder ive heard so far

  • @fsddevelopment4513
    @fsddevelopment4513 4 роки тому

    This made me laugh out loud a number of times. I can' t have one, I'd never stop playing with it.

  • @kenthejanitor3134
    @kenthejanitor3134 4 роки тому

    What an amazing sounding machine!

  • @HuntersMoon78
    @HuntersMoon78 4 роки тому +1

    Claudio has got G.A.S.
    I have C.A.S. - Computer Acquisition Sundrome.

  • @wildcat189
    @wildcat189 4 роки тому

    Wow that's one amazing instrument!

  • @Onwardtvmedia
    @Onwardtvmedia 4 роки тому

    Amazing🤩I want one🤔thanks for demonstrating 👍

  • @Rem1431
    @Rem1431 2 роки тому

    Got One !!! ... sad they don't make them anymore. It's the best and most versatile Vocoder on the Planet.

  • @YM-dg1my
    @YM-dg1my 4 роки тому

    Oooh I loved it! The whole thing.

  • @bartdegroot4826
    @bartdegroot4826 4 роки тому

    Even reading a phone book would sound cool listening to this machine..😎

  • @Robotron-zg6mf
    @Robotron-zg6mf 4 роки тому +1

    very good for Lion King, circle of life, amazing bit of kit

  • @peaceyvibes
    @peaceyvibes 4 роки тому

    I was having a bad day until I seen this. Thank you

  • @ravesab
    @ravesab 4 роки тому

    Is this the best channel on UA-cam?? I think so...