The Roland VT-4 Voice Transformer is a compact and intuitive vocal effects processor that lets you transform and manipulate your voice in real time. Perfect for musicians, DJs, podcasters, streamers, and content creators, the VT-4 offers a variety of iconic vocal effects, manual control, and the ability to create unique sounds.

Main features

• Hands-on, intuitive control: With dedicated faders, buttons, and knobs, the VT-4 lets you change pitch, formant (voice gender and age), and effects in real time, without navigating complicated menus.

• Various vocal effects: The device offers classic and modern effects, including:

• Robot: Robotic voice effect.

• Megaphone: Distorted and low fidelity voice.

• Vocoder: Allows you to control the pitch of your voice with an external MIDI keyboard.

• Harmony: Adds harmonies to the voice, which can be controlled by the music key or a connected MIDI keyboard.

• Reverb: Adds different types of reverb, echo and delay.

• Effects Combination: Multiple effects can be combined to create complex and original vocal sounds. Users can save up to 8 of their favorite settings in preset memories.

• Connectivity:

• XLR microphone input with phantom power: Allows connection of professional condenser microphones for higher sound quality.

• USB port: Works as an audio interface for recording directly to your computer, allowing you to record both dry and effects signals. Can also be used for power.

• MIDI input and output: Allows integration with other MIDI instruments and equipment for harmony and vocoder control.

• Portability: With a compact design and the option of battery (or USB) power, the VT-4 can be used anywhere, whether in the studio, performing live, or traveling.

• Versatile uses: Ideal for a variety of applications, including:

• Vocal performance in bands and electronics.

• DJing.

• Podcasting.

• Live broadcasts (streaming).

• Beatboxing.

• Music production.

Practical applications

• For musicians and vocalists: Can be used in live performances to add automatic harmonies, subtly correct intonation, or create radical effects for the chorus.

• For content creators: In podcasts and broadcasts, it lets you change your voice to portray different characters, add emphasis to suspenseful moments, or simply create a unique sound effect.

• For sonic experimentation: The combination of effects, manual pitch and formant control, and MIDI connectivity allow you to explore a wide range of sonic possibilities and transform your voice into an instrument in its own right.