How to use this manual
The TASCAM
If the
If you’re already familiar with the functions and uses of basic studio signal processors (compressor, gate,
The contents of this manual
Chapter 2: Introducing the TASCAM Vocal ProducerThe chapter you are reading. It provides an overview of the
in compression, expansion, gating,
How to get the
This chapter provides a reference for all of the controls, displays and connectors on the
This is a guide to all of the features and functions of the
Some cool, but
TASCAM Vocal Producer
Overview
The heart of any great song is a great vocal sound. With the
everything you need to create stunning vocal tracks in any musical style.
Live or in the studio, the
•• | Antares |
| Correction Antares’s |
| Evo technology lets you correct the pitch of vocals (or |
| solo instruments), in real time, without distortion or |
| artifacts, while preserving all of the expressive nuance |
| of the original performance. |
•• | Antares Microphone Modeling Antares' TEC |
| |
| lets you give your vocal tracks the characteristics of a |
| variety of |
| proximity effect associated with mic distance. |
•• | Analog Tube Modeling Gives your vocals the warmth |
| of a classic tube preamp. |
•• | Variable Knee Compressor A |
| dynamics processor with threshold, ratio, attack and |
| decay controls as well as a continuously variable knee |
| characteristic. |
•• | Downward Expanding Gate The |
| threshold and ratio controls, works independently of |
| the compressor to eliminate noise and breath sounds. |
•• | Variable Frequency |
| tames vocal sibilance with threshold, ratio, attack and |
| decay controls as well as a variable highpass frequency |
| to match any vocal performance. |
•• | Flexible Parametric EQ You can |
| sound with two independent bands of equalization |
| that let you select from 6 dB or 12 dB high or low cut, |
| high or low shelving with variable slope, bandpass, |
| notch and fully parametric peaking. |
•• | Automatic Mono or Stereo Double Tracking You |
| can automatically mix a doubled track into the |
| main output or route it to a separate output for post- |
| processing and mixing. |
•• | Fully Programmable Once you’ve created the perfect |
| vocal sound for a particular track, every parameter can |
| be saved as a preset for instant recall. |
•• | Factory Presets for a Wide Variety of Vocal |
| Styles The |
| extensive collection of factory presets for a variety of |
| vocal styles. (We’ve even included a selection of presets |
| for instrumental and percussion tracks.) |
•• | MIDI Automation Every variable module parameter |
| can be controlled via MIDI continuous controllers for |
| realtime automation. |
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