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PRODUCT MANUAL

ENGLISH VERSION

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Front Panel Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-16

Back Panel Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Using VoiceTone Synth

Loading Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Understanding the Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Creating HardTune Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Using the Lead Mix Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Vocoder Basics & Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Creating Vocoder Effects with Your Instrument . . . .20

Creating Vocoder Effects with the Onboard Synth .21

Vocoder Synth Sound Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Using the Rez Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Creating Transducer Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Using the Modify Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

For Advanced Users

Choosing Alternate Tone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Advanced HardTune & Vocoder Style Selection . . .24

Performing a Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Changing the Tuning Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Changing the Number of Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

MIDI patch change and channel select over USB . .25

FAQ and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Presets and Style Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Table of Contents

TC-Helicon Vocal Technologies Inc.

info@tc-helicon.com

Manual revision 1.2 Prod. No: E60513011English Version

Welcome to VoiceTone Synth

VoiceTone Synth was designed to meet the demands of

all genres of singing artists for a portable, high quality

vocoder and HardTune pitch shifting effect with exciting

new sonic possibilities.

VoiceTone Synth presents a selection of 10

professionally authored presets. When out-of-the-box

sounds aren't enough, Synth provides editing controls to

customize the presets to your preference.

Product information is updated regularly, so be sure to

check www.tc-helicon.com for the latest news.

Features:

o HardTune processor with options for octave shift

and gender processing.

o Vocoder effect with options for an external carrier

input or various onboard synthesizer flavors.

o Transducer effects to create megaphones and

distortions in series with HardTune and Vocoder.

o Tone processing with adaptive compression, Shape

EQ and de-ess.

o Clean, studio quality mic preamp with phantom

power.

o 10 user editable presets with footswitch selection.

o XLR mono output with separate, dry-only output.

o USB Connectivity for updates, back-up and more

Introduction

About TC-Helicon

At TC-Helicon we truly believe that the voice is the

world's most beautiful instrument. We don't mean to

degrade other beautiful instruments, but the singing

voice is the anthropological source for all things melodic.

You should know there is a dedicated group of

engineers, researchers and product specialists based in

Victoria BC, Canada, who spend every waking moment

of their working lives listening, talking, singing, and

interacting with singers and those who have passion for

the singing voice.

All this knowledge and experience is used to design

products respecting and empowering the modern

vocalist. Our products focus on removing barriers and

inspiring creativity in performance. That's why our

products range from near-field personal vocal monitors

to floor-based vocal multi-effects pedals.

Enjoy!

The TC-Helicon Team

a TC Group company

Introduction

Step 1:

Connect your microphone to a mic cable.

Step 2:

Connect the mic cable to the Mic Input on Synth.

Quick Start

Make sure Synth is not powered at this time.

NOTE:

Step 3:

While you’re connecting and setting up, lower the fader

on your mixer channel to off. Connect a mic cable from

the Mono Out to a mic input on your sound system.

Step 4:

Connect a 1/4” cable from your guitar or instrument to

to the Inst in. Connect the Thru to your amp, if you want

your guitar or instrument sound passed unprocessed to

your amp.

Quick Start

Step 5:

Set the Input Knob fully left.

Step 6:

Connect Synth's power adapter to main power and to

the Power Input on Synth.There is no power switch so

plugging it in automatically turns Synth on.

Quick Start

Step 7:

While singing through your microphone, raise the Input

Knob until the Input Light turns green, sometimes

orange on louder parts, but never red.

Step 8:

For your first listen, check that the LEDs conform to the

status shown in the boxes below. Press the button

associated with the LEDs to change them if necessary.

Select preset 1 or 2 with the Preset footswitch.

Quick Start

Press so

LED is ON

Press to

light LED

Step 9:

Slowly raise the fader on your mixer channel as you sing

into your mic. Once you’ve reached a comfortable

listening level you should hear your voice through the

HardTune or Vocoder sound in preset 1 or 2

respectively.

Now you’re ready to hear Synth’s effects. If Vocoder is

turned on and set to Inst, you’ll need to connect an

instrument or audio device to the Inst input.

VoiceTone Synth is great for experimentation. Forget

everything you’ve learned about singing and focus on

being creative. Don’t be scared to sing, talk, and make

noises when you vocalize.

Make sure to install the VoiceSupport application. It

keeps VoiceTone Synth up to date with the latest

software as well as tips and tricks on using the product.

Visit www.tc-helicon.com/support if you need support.

Quick Start

TIP: for more styles of vocoding try varying the REZ

control, and see Advanced HardTune & Vocoder Style

Select in the For Advanced Users section.

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Connections

Connect your mic to the Mic Input. If you’re using a

condenser mic, press and hold the Vocoder & Trans

buttons to enable +48V phantom power. Connect the

Mono Out to a PA.

Getting the HardTune Effect

Select preset 1 which has only HardTune enabled. Select

the key of your song by pressing the Key button. Choose

Major or Minor for the scale type.

Getting Vocoder Effects

Select a preset that only has Vocoder enabled with Synth

1 to 4 or Robot selected.These presets use the internal

synth with your voice. Select the key of your song by

pressing the Key button. Choose Major or Minor as the

scale type.

Setup: Singer Only

Connections

Connect your mic to the Mic Input. If you’re using a

condenser mic, press and hold the Vocoder & Trans

buttons to enable +48V. In additon you need to connect

an instrument or audio source to the Inst in. Connect

the Mono Out to a PA.

Getting the HardTune Effect

Select preset 1 which has only HardTune enabled. If

there is polyphonic audio coming from your keyboard

or instrument, then select Auto by pressing and holding

the Major and Minor buttons. With Auto key and scale,

the HardTune effect will follow your music.

Vocoding Your Instrument

Select preset 0 that has Vocoder enabled. Vocalize

through your microphone while audio is being played

back from your instrument.

For more styles see Advanced HardTune & Vocoder

Style Select in For Advanced Users section.

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Setup: Singing Electronic Artist

Connections

Connect your mic to the Mic Input. If you’re using a

condenser mic, press and hold the Vocoder & Trans

buttons to enable +48V phantom power. In addition you

need to connect your guitar to the Inst in. Connect the

Mono Out to a PA.

Getting the HardTune Effect

Select preset 1 that has only HardTune enabled. If you’re

playing chords on your guitar, then select Auto by

pressing and holding the Major and Minor buttons. With

Auto key and scale, the HardTune effect will follow your

guitar chords.

Vocoding Your Guitar

Select a preset that has Vocoder enabled and select

Inst as the style.Vocalize through your microphone

while playing your guitar.

For more styles see Advanced HardTune & Vocoder

Style Select in the For Advanced Users section.

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Setup: Singing Guitarist

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3. Lead Mix Knob

Lead Mix controls the mix of the HardTune and Vocoder

effects. 12 o’clock is the default position for any

combination of these effects.Turning the knob right boosts

the effect.When two effects are on, the knob controls the

mix between the two.

4. Rez Knob

Modifies the vocoder effect by controlling the number of

filters or poles applied to the vocoder.This has the effect of

modifying intelligibility in a musically useful way.

5. Modify Knob

This control gives additional sonic flexibility to the

Transducer effects. Each effect has its own assignment of

parameters controlled by the Modify knob.

Note:The Lead Mix, Rez and Modify parameters are

stored with the preset. Changing them only affects the

current preset.

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1. Input Knob and LED

Adjust the Input Knob so that while you sing, the LED

beside it flashes green, sometimes orange but never red.

2.Tone Button

This engages TC-Helicon’s Live Engineer Effects which

automatically modifies your voice and makes it sound

smoother and brighter. When engaged, these effects

remain active whether the On button is active or not.

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6. Key Select Button

This allows you to define a fixed key instead of auto-

sensing a connected instrument to control the

HardTune and Vocoder effects. Press the Key button to

cycle through the 12 keys (C, C#, D... B). Sharp keys, e.g.

C# are shown by a dot in the lower right of the display.

7. Preset/Key Display

Shows the current preset number. When the Key or

Major/Minor buttons are pressed, the display will

momentarily change to show the current key and then

change back to the preset number.When the Lead Mix, Rez

or Modify knobs are turned, this briefly displays their

numerical value.

8. Major / Minor Buttons and Auto LED

The scale type may be Major, Minor or Chromatic (no

key). Hold both buttons for a moment to enter Auto

mode where musical information is derived from the

Inst input. Turn off both Major and Minor to enter

Chromatic mode.

9. HardTune Button and LEDs

Press to choose HardTune effects: Uni(son), Octave Up

and Down, Character effects and off (no LED lit).

10.Vocoder Button and LEDs

Press to select a Vocoder option shown above the

button and to turn the effect off (no LED). The Synth

and Robot options require either a key and scale to be

set or Auto on and an instrument playing. Inst requires

an external instrument for vocoding and will flash until

an instrument is connected to the Inst in.

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11.Transducer Button and LEDs

Press to select Transducer options or effect off.

12. LED Indicator Bar

This translucent bar indicates the status of the On

footswitch and lights the location of the Preset

footswitch. The Preset LED will flash on a Store

operation. Both LEDs flashing indicates Key Set mode.

13. Preset Select Footswitch

Tapping this footswitch will cycle forward through the 10

presets. Holding will store the current status of all effect

values to the current preset number.

14. On Footswitch

Use the On footswitch to toggle the current preset’s

effects on and off. If Tone is on, its effects remain active

whether the On button is lit or not.

You can hold the On footswitch to set the key for the

HardTune and Synth effects from a standing position.The

On and Preset LEDs will flash. VoiceTone Synth can

recognize simple major or minor chords played on an

instrument connected to the Inst input or you can tap

the On and Preset buttons to cycle through Key and

Major/Minor options respectively. Hold the On

footswitch to exit Key Set mode when you’re done.

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Back Panel

the preamplified Mic Input signal if needed for external

mixing.

4. Instrument In and Thru Connections

Connect an instrument here to provide the vocoder

carrier signal (“Inst” input only). A chordal instrument

connected here such as a guitar can also set key and

scale for the HardTune and Vocoder’s Synth and Robot

effects.This input is high impedance to accept single coil

guitar pickups. Plug a 1/4” cable from the Thru jack to

your first effect pedal or to your amplifier/PA.

5. Guitar Ground Lift

Push in to overcome buzzing that may occur when the

Thru jack connects to a different amplifier/PA than the

Mono Out. Leave out when Thru is not connected.

6. Mic Input

Connect your mic here. When Vocoder is on, this input

is the modulator.

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1. USB connector

Connects Synth to your computer for backup, restore

and editing of presets (install VoiceSupport from CD).

2. Power Input

Connecting the power adaptor turns the unit on.

3. Outputs

The output of Synth is mono only. Connect this to a mic

or line input of your PA system.The Dry output passes

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Loading Presets

Press the Preset button to load the next preset. The

numeric display will show the next number. Pressing

repeatedly will loop through all 10 presets (where 10 is

displayed as 0).

Understanding the Presets

Presets are comprised of combinations of the

HardTune, Vocoder or Transducer effects and their

respective control knobs. The buttons for each effect

have LEDs to show which are active and then a row of

LEDs above to show which effect option is active.

If Transducer is the only effect LED lit, you only need to

turn the effect on with the On footswitch and vocalize.

When the HardTune and/or Vocoder effect LEDs are lit

in a preset, they require specific input from you to work

correctly and this is discussed in the following

paragraphs.

Creating HardTune Effects

The HardTune effect quickly and un-naturally shifts the

pitch of your voice to the nearest scale tone while you

sing.This is the desired effect. It is important for the scale

tones to relate musically to your songs. In version 1.1 of

Synth, HardTune may also be used for “natural”

correction. Please see the Advanced HardTune &

Vocoder Style Select section.

To choose HardTune scale tones that relate musically to

your song pick one of the following:

1. Auto LED on: Play any chordal instrument such as

a guitar to the Inst in jack. Synth will derive ongoing

scale tones from the chords you play and tune

your vocal pitch accordingly.You will hear your

instrument only if a cable is connected to an amp

or PA system from the Thru connection.

2. Auto LED off: Input a fixed key and scale e.g. C

Major using the Key button and the Major/Minor

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buttons.Your voice will be tuned to the scale tones

of the key you’ve selected. Alternatively, you can

use a chromatic scale which does not require a key

by turning off both the Major and Minor LEDs.

Method #1(Auto) is the simplest to use and will remain

musically relevant as you change from song to song.You

can use method #2 (fixed key and scale and chromatic)

if you do not play a musical instrument or you simply

want to alternate between the two methods for a

different sound.

Note that with fixed key and scale, you will have to set

the key for every song in which you plan to use the

HardTune effect unless you use the chromatic scale.

To change a preset to Auto, hold both the Major and

Minor buttons for a moment so that the Auto LED turns

on.To change a preset from Auto to fixed key and scale,

tap either of the Major, Minor or Key buttons or hold the

On footswitch. This can be stored with each preset by

holding the Preset footswitch.

To create the HardTune effect:

1. Find a preset with only the HardTune button lit.

2. Choose Auto, fixed key and scale, or chromatic and

set accordingly.

3. Activate the On footswitch.

4. Sing while you play your instrument (Auto on) or

sing in the key you’ve set.

Repeatedly tap the HardTune button to cycle through

the options and effect off. See the For Advanced Users

section for information on more options. The basic

HardTune options are described below.

Uni - Your voice remains in the same octave in which

you sing but your notes are HardTuned.

Up - Your voice is shifted one octave up and

HardTuned.

Down - Your voice is shifted one octave down and

HardTuned.

Char 1 - Lower gender is added to your voice in

addition to HardTune.

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Char 2 - Higher gender is added to your voice in

addition to HardTune.

Using the Lead Mix Control

The Lead Mix control allows you to boost the effects or

mix in more lead voice with HardTune or Vocoder.

When HardTune and Vocoder are on simultaneously it

controls the mix between the two effects

The value can be stored at a different value in each

preset if desired. Note that the position of the knob

does not always represent the Lead Voice value in the

preset. You can see and edit the current value in the

Preset numeric display when you’ve turned the control

far enough in either direction to pass through its value.

Vocoder Basics and Terminology

The classic vocoder effect could be described as an

instrument that sounds like it’s talking. To create a

vocoder effect you need two audio sources; the “carrier”

and the “modulator”.You can think of the carrier as your

vocal cords creating a buzzy noise and the modulator as

your mouth forming to pronounce words.

In VoiceTone Synth, the carrier can be an external

instrument such as a guitar, synthesizer, fully mixed tracks,

etc. With no instrument connected, Synth’s onboard

synthesizer has been specially configured to create

interesting vocoder sounds with your voice alone.

The modulator in VoiceTone Synth enters through the

Mic input. While this is most often your voice, you can

try any sound with a varying cadence to see how it will

sound.

Creating Vocoder Effects with Your Instrument

The classic vocoder effect using your instrument as the

carrier is created when the Vocoder effect has the Inst

option lit. All other Vocoder options engage VoiceTone

Synth’s internal synthesizer.

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To make a vocoder effect with your instrument as carrier:

1. Connect any instrument to the Inst input.

2. Find a preset with the Vocoder button on and its

option set to Inst.

3. Activate the On footswitch.

4. Vocalize while you play the instrument.

Note that you will only produce an audible effect when

you are vocalizing and playing your instrument.You don’t

have to sing melodies to produce an effect with the

Vocoder Inst option; you only need to make vowel

sounds if you prefer.

Creating Vocoder Effects with the Onboard

Synth

If you want an alternative to the Inst input you can

engage the onboard synthesizer. The onboard synth

needs musical guidance from you and, as such, uses the

Auto or fixed key and scale parameters. These

parameters are described previously in the HardTune

description. HardTune does not need to be on.

To produce a vocoder effect with the onboard synthesizer:

1. Find a preset with Vocoder on and its option set to

Synth or Robot (but not Inst).

2. Activate the On footswitch.

3. Set Auto to on and play the instrument connected

to the Inst input while you sing.

3. Turn Auto off and either set a fixed key and scale

or use the chromatic scale.

Tap the Vocoder button to cycle through the options

and off. On each option you can hold the Vocoder

button to enter a variation selection mode. See the For

Advanced Users section for more detail.

Vocoder Synth Sound Descriptions

Synth 1 to 4: these are a mixture of synth sounds, some

monophonic, some polyphonic. See the Presets and

Style Description tables at the end of this manual for

more detail.

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Robot: the onboard synth produces a monotone note

fixed to either the the root of the chord you play (Auto

on) or the scale root e.g. the “C” in C Major (Auto off).

Inst: the instrument connected to the Inst input is the

carrier.

TIP: to get more vocoder sounds see the Advanced

HardTune and Vocoder Style Select section under For

Advanced Users.

Using the Rez Control

This control modifies the vocoder effects below it by

controlling the number of filters or poles applied to the

vocoder.This has the effect of modifying intelligibility in a

musically useful way.Turn the control while you vocalize

to hear the changes. This can be stored at a different

value in each preset if desired. Note that the position of

the knob does not always represent the Rez value in the

preset.You can see and edit the current Rez value in the

Preset numeric display when you’ve turned the control

far enough in either direction to pass through and pick-

up its value.

Creating Transducer Effects

The Transducer block adds distortion and band limiting

effects such as megaphone and radio to your voice.

To create Transducer effects

1. Find a preset with the Transducer button on and

any option lit.

2. Activate the On footswitch.

3. Vocalize or sing.

Tap the Transducer button to cycle through the options

and off.

Using the Modify Control

This control gives you a range of sounds for the

Transducer effect. Each option has its own combination

of parameters assigned to the Modify control. Turn the

control while you sing to hear the changes.This can be

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stored at a different value in each preset if desired. Note

that the position of the knob does not always represent

the Modify value in the preset.You can see and edit the

current Modify value in the Preset numeric display when

you’ve turned the control far enough in either direction

to pass through and pick-up its value.

Transducer Styles & Modify Controls

MegaPh1 - Megaphone sound with distortion. The

Modify control varies the distortion amount.

MegaPh2 - Megaphone effect without distortion. The

Modify control adjusts a HiCut filter.

Distort1 - Medium distortion sound.The Modify control

changes the distortion amount.

Distort2 - Heavy overdrive distortion. The Modify

control changes the distortion amount.

TelePh - Emulates telephone bandwidth. The Modify

control adjusts a HiCut filter.

Radio - Emulates the bandwidth and distortion of an old

radio.The Modify control adjusts a LoCut filter.

Advanced HardTune & Vocoder Style Select

Each HardTune and Vocoder style (Uni, Up, Synth, Robot,

respectively) have additional selections. For example, to

browse additional Synth 1 sounds, cycle the Vocoder

button to the Synth 1 style, then hold the Vocoder button

(Vocoder LED will flash). Tap the Vocoder button to

sample the options that are numbered in the preset

display. Once you’ve found one you like, press and hold the

Vocoder button to exit. Hold the Preset footswitch to

store if desired. Note that cycling through the Vocoder

styles again with the Vocoder button will return your edit

to the default style (#1) in each style bank.

This functionality is the same for HardTune, except that

you would hold the HardTune button to enter and exit

the style select mode. In firmware version 1.1 onward, the

alternate selections in HardTune impose natural pitch

correction values on the respective style. For example, the

alternate HardTune Down style retains the octave down

pitch shift while softening the effect of the pitch correction.

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Choosing Alternate Tone Settings

The factory default for the Tone button accommodates

a wide range of singers but there are options to further

customize this feature.

To access the alternate tone settings, hold the Tone

button until you see the Preset number display flash.You

can tap the Tone button to cycle through the numbered

choices shown below:

d: Default setting. Best for most situations.

1: Best if you have a very bright sounding PA.

2: This option adds “warmth” to your voice.

3: Increased compression. Caution: this increases

the likelihood of feedback.

4: Default setting plus a -50dB threshold gate on

Transducer to help reduce feedback.

5: Default setting plus a -40dB threshold gate on

Transducer to help reduce feedback.

6: Default setting plus a -30dB threshold gate on

Transducer to help reduce feedback.

For Advanced Users

Performing a Factory Reset

A reset will delete all of your edited presets and return

all settings to the factory defaults.To reset the unit, insert

the power connector while holding the Major and Trans

buttons.

Changing the Tuning Reference

By default, Synth is tuned to A=440 Hz and the

HardTune and Synth effects will sound in tune when you

sing with instruments tuned to A=440. If you will be

singing with an instrument tuned to a different reference

e.g. a piano that has dropped in overall pitch, you can

change Synth’s reference with the following procedure.

Press and hold the Major, Minor and HardTune buttons

simultaneously as you plug in the power connector.Then

place your microphone near the instrument you want to

tune to and play any single note from it. Press any button

to return to normal functionality.

Note that the tuning reference is not stored. It will be

reset to A440 when the power is disconnected.

Changing the Number of Presets

The default configuration of Synth is to offer 10 presets. You

can access less presets for faster access when switching

through presets by doing the following.

To set the accessible number of presets, power up

holding the Key button. After a moment, the numeric

display will show the default number of presets.Tap the

Key button to change the limit to up to ten (shown as

“0”) or back down to two (one is not an option). Hold

the Key button to store this setting and exit to normal

operation.

MIDI patch change and channel select over USB

From firmward version 1.1 onward, you are able to

change presets remotely with a computer by sending

MIDI patch change messages over USB. The default

MIDI channel is set to 1 but you can choose any other

For Advanced Users

channel up to 16 by sending a system exclusive (sysex)

command from your MIDI application.

To change presets on MIDI channel 1 via USB/MIDI:

1. Assemble the required components: Computer

with USB, Synth, USB cable, MIDI application e.g.

Cubase, Logic, MIDI Ox etc.

2. Connect the USB cable between your computer

and VoiceTone Synth.

3. Run the MIDI application and confirm Synth is

selected as a MIDI output device in a track and

that the track is set to transmit on MIDI channel 1.

4. Select a preset number from 1 to 10 with the

controls of the track so that it is transmitted to

Synth.

To change the MIDI receive channel on Synth:

1. You will need a computer application capable of

editing and sending MIDI system exclusive

messages.

2. Copy and paste the following text, known as a

sysex string, into the sysex entry line in your

application:

F0 00 01 38 00 58 22 00 0D 00 00 00

3. Where the letters CC are in the string enter the

MIDI channel you would like Synth to receive

according to the following Hex table. Note that 0

is zero, not the letter O.

1=01, 2=02, 3=03, 4=04, 5=05, 6=06, 7=07, 8=08,

9=09, 10=0A, 11=0B, 12=0C, 13=0D, 14=0E,

15=0F, 16=10.

4. Send this string to Synth via the application.

5. Configure the track sending the program change

message to transmit on the channel you have just

selected.

The receive channel remains during power cycles so you

don’t have to send it every time you power up.

For Advanced Users

I can’t hear any audio coming out of the

product

o Confirm you have power and a working mic by

singing through the mic and confirming that Input

LED flashes green, and sometimes orange.

o If Vocoder is turned on and set to Inst, there must

be audio coming from your instrument at the same

time you are vocalizing through the product.

o Confirm the Mono Out is connected to a PA.

I hear distortion

o Check the input LED, if it is flashing red, then turn

down the input volume.

o Is Transducer enabled? If so, the distortion may be

part of that style.

I can’t hear any effect

o Make sure the On LED is lit.

o Ensure that at least one of the three effects is

activate.

o If Vocoder is turned on, and Inst is selected, make

sure there is audio coming from you instrument.

Try turning up your instrument level if the problem

persists.

The effects sound out-of-tune

o Try using a fixed key and scale.

o Make sure your instrument/tracks are tuned to

A440.

o If you’re using Auto mode, turn up the level of the

instrument/source.

I’m using a Distortion style, but can’t hear it

o Raise your input level so the Input LED is flashing

orange.

My Instrument doesn’t seem to change the key

of the effects

o Confirm Auto key and scale is selected.

o Confirm Vocoder with a Synth sound is selected, or

HardTune is on.

o Remove any guitar effect pedals between your

FAQ and Troubleshooting

guitar and Synth’s input.

o Ensure that the audio coming to the instrument

input is made up of at least a root note and a

major or minor third.

I want to talk to the audience with no FX on,

how do I do that?

o Turn the effect off with the On footswitch.

Where can I find support for this product?

o Install the VoiceSupport application or visit www.tc-

helicon.com/support

Guitar Performance Tips

o To ensure that the HardTune and Synth effects

follow your playing, it’s best to play as cleanly as

you can. Also, at the beginning of your song, it’s

important to play a chord if you want to sing right

at the beginning.

o Your guitar should be well-tuned to the onboard

tuner or an external one set to A=440 Hz.

FAQ and Troubleshooting

I'm turning knobs but nothing is happening

o Simply twist a knob from left to right until it

catches the stored value and then make your edit.

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Presets and Style Descriptions

PPrreesseett NNaammee KKeeyy

HHaarrddTTuunnee

VVooccooddeerr

TTrraannssdduucceerr

1 HardTune Auto On Unison 1

2 Synth 1 Auto On Synth 1 style 4

3 Octaveup HardTune+Robot Auto On Up 1 Robot style 4

4 Octave down Synth Auto On Synth 2 style 4

5 Drone Robot C Major Robot style 2

6 HardTune Megaphone Auto On Unison 1 Megaphone 1

7 Distorted HardTune Synth Auto On Unison 1 Synth 4 style 1 Distort 1

8 Synth Three Auto On Synth 3 style 6

9 Oct HardTune + Vocoder Auto On Down 1 Inst style 5

10 Vocoder Auto On Inst style 5

HHaarrddTTuunnee

11 22

Unison Hard Soft

Up (Octave up HardTune) " "

Down (Octave Down HardTune) " "

Char 1 (Male gender unison HardTune) " "

Char 2 (Female gender unison HardTune) " "

MMeeggaapphhoonnee

DDeessccrriippttiioonn MMooddiiffyy

CCoonnttrrooll

Megaph 1 Bandpass filter Distortion

Megaph 2 Highpass filter "

Distort 1 Distortion style 1 "

Distort 2 Distortion style 2 "

TelePh Variable frequency highpass filter Highpass frequency

Radio Fixed highpass, variable frequency lowpass filter Lowpass frequency

Presets and Style Descriptions

VVooccooddeerr

DDeessccrriippttiioonn

SSyynntthh

-MMoonnoo

SSyynntthhss

1 Unison octave synth 1 wave

2 Unison octave synth 1 wave and female gender

3 Unison octave synth wave 2

4 Unison octave synth wave 3

5 Unison octave synth wave 4 with male gender

SSyynntthh

-BBaassss

SSyynntthhss

1 Octave down synth wave 4

2 Octave down synth wave 4 with male gender

3 Octave down synth wave 2 with male gender

4 Two octaves down synth wave 2

5 Two octaves down synth wave 2

6 Two octaves down synth wave 4

SSyynntthh

PPoollyy

SSyynntthhss

1 Unison+fifth up wave 5

2 Unison+fifth up wave 5 with bass gender

3 Unison+fifth up wave 5, female gender

4 Unison+fifth+9th wave 6

5 Unison+fifth up wave 7 with female gender

6 Octave down modulating wave 8

VVooccooddeerr

DDeessccrriippttiioonn

SSyynntthh

SScciiFFii

SSyynntthhss

1 Wave 9 unison octave

2 Wave 9 female gender

3 Wave 10 three octaves down

RRoobboott

1 Root note unison octave wave 1

2 Octave down root note + fourth below wave 5

3 Unison root note + fifth above wave 5

4 Unison root note modulated wave 8

5 Wave 9 octave down root note

6 Octave down root note wave 2 with male gender

7 Octave down root note wave 3 with male gender

IInnssttrruummeenntt

VVooccooddeerr

1 Vocoder with full instrument dynamics and low boost

2 Same as #1 with female gender

3 Same as #1 and male gender

4 Same as #1 with no low boost

5 Vocoder with smooth instrument dynamics

6 Same as #5 and female gender

7 Same as #5 and male gender

8 Same as #5 with no low boost

Specifications

Analog Inputs

 Mic Connector Balanced XLR, Input Impedance 1kOhm

 Mic Input Sensitivity @ 0dBFS -44dBu to +2dBu

 Mic Input Sensitivity @ 12dB headroom -56dBu to -10dBu

 Inst In Connector Unbalanced 1/4”, Input Impedance 1MOhm

 Inst In Sensitivity +15dBu @ 0dBFS

 EIN -126dBu @ max. mic amp gain, Rg = 150 Ohm

Analog Outputs

 Main Output Connectors Balanced XLR

 Output Impedance 40 Ohm

 Output Level +2dBu @ 0dBFS

 Inst Thru Connector Unbalanced 1/4” Phone Jack

 Inst Thru Output Impedance 270 Ohm

Input to Output Analog Audio Performance

 Dynamic Range, Mic. @ Min gain >108dB, 20 Hz - 20kHz *A-weighted

 Dynamic Range, Mic. @ -18dBu sensitivity > 104dB, 20hz - 20kHz*

 THD+ Noise, Mic. @ Min gain <-90dB

 Frequency Response, max gain -1.5dB @ 40 Hz, +0/-0.3 dB (200Hz to 20 kHz)

 Inst In to Thru Dynamic Range >119dB

 Tuning Mute Attenuation >100dB

Conversion Characteristics

 Sample Rate 48 kHz, Converter AKM AK4620B

 AD / DA Conversion 24 bit, 128x oversampling

bitstream

EMC & Safety

 Complies with EN 55103-1 and EN 55103-2

FCC part 15, Class B, CISPR 22, Class B

 Certified to IEC 65, EN 60065, UL6500 and

CSA E60065 CSA FILE #LR108093

Environment

 Operating Temperature 32° F to 122° F (0° C

to 50° C)

 Storage Temperature -22° F to 167° F (-30° C

to 70° C)

 Humidity Max. 90 % non-condensing

Supplementary

 Dimensions 130mm x 132mm x 41mm (5" x

5.25" x 1.5")

 Weight 1.5 lb. (0.72 kg)

 Warranty Parts and labor 1 year

All specifications and features subject to change

without notice.

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