The Waldorf STVC String Synthesizer and Vocoder is a desktop synthesizer offering a 49-note keyboard and vocoding features. The Waldorf STVC takes its inspiration from the Waldorf Streichfett string synthesizer however adds a keyboard and vocoder for more flexibility ad functionality. Included is a gooseneck microphone which allows you to combine synth playing and voice-changing effects at the same time. With a rugged metal chassis construction the Waldorf STVC ensures durability and longevity. String Synthesizer With A Vocoder The Waldorf STVC String Synthesizer and Vocoder features a full metal case which ensures durability. It offers 49 keys with aftertouch and velocity for an expressive performance. It also offers pitch and modulation wheels for creating pitch bends and modulation on-the-fly plus a number of potentiometers an encoder backlit buttons and switches for shaping and switching sounds. The Waldorf STVC offers an oscillator bank using octave dividers complete with a mixer and equalizer for shaping and mixing your sound. A single registration knob sweeps through the mixer and EQ settings for a range of sounds including violin viola cello brass organ and choir and more ideal for creating smooth rich and creamy sonic textures. Sound Engine The Walford STVC features a fully polyphonic string section offering an oscillator bank complete with a mixer EQ and ensemble effect reimagining the function of 70’s string machines into a modern reproduction. It offers 126 programmable patches in 3 banks and a 16-voice synthesizer section that will complement the string sounds. A single tone knob allows you to switch between the many useful settings. Combine the string and synth sounds to create your own thick rich and full evolving textures ideal for spacey sci-fi films retro and more. Vocoder The STVC allows you to create vocoder effects with your own voice through the included gooseneck microphone. It connects to the top panel of the STVC so you can easily speak into the microphone and play at the same time. The vocoder replaces the EQ section of in the string section with the filter bank that models the vocal tract from the speech input. The formants of your speech can be modified up or down allowing you to create high pitched and low pitched vocoding effects. There is also optional jitter for the string oscillators and a freeze mode that lets you freeze a short fragment of speech which is then repeated by the vocoder when your press a key. Effects The Waldorf STVXC comes loaded with a range of effects including reverb phaser and ensemble/chorus allowing you to create powerful and evolving textures with ease. There is a novel tweak section that allows you to modify the modulation of details such as the solo cutoff frequency of the chorus LFO rate. The reverb effect also features adjustable size. Combine the reverb with the phaser and animate effects simultaneously to create a warping evolving texture. Features Polyphonic synth with high-quality synth string Vocoding features with freeze mode and format modification 49 keys with aftertouch and velocity On-board mixer EQ and ensemble effect Reverb phaser and chorus effects Blend between 2 sound engines 16-voice synthesizer section USB and MIDI connectivity Split and layer sounds Included gooseneck microphone Rugged metal chassisSpecifications Hardware Full metal case Keyboard with 49 keys aftertouch and velocity Keyboard transpose +/-24 semitones via dedicated switch Pitch bend and modulation wheels 128×64 pixel OLED 10 potentiometers 1 encoder 9 backlit buttons 5 switches Includes 44cm gooseneck microphone with indicator LEDConnections MIDI in/out USB/power 6.3mm sustain pedal input 6.3mm expression/ext. signal 3.5mm headphone out 6.3mm line out left/stereo 6.3mm line out right/mono XLR microphone jack on front panelSound Engine Fully polyphonic string section Continuous morphing of string registration 16 voice polyphonic solo section Continuous morphing of solo sounds Tremolo for solo 126 programmable patches in 3 banks Tweak for modulation and specific adjustmentsVocoder 250 filter bands Excellent intelligibility Formant modification Freeze mode Fully polyphonic carrier Optional jitter for string carrier Continuous morphing of registrationEffects Animate effect for modulation of registration Ensemble/chorus effect for strings and vocoder Phaser effect for strings and vocoder Reverb effect All effects available simultaneously