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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

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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

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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