Electro Harmonix V256 Vocoder
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Electro Harmonix
V256 Vocoder
Product Info
Article Number:
235207
Brand:
Electro Harmonix
Model:
V256 Vocoder
Category:
Guitar Effects
Price:
$251.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The EHX V256 is a surprisingly capable vocoder for the price, offering a wide range of robotic vocal textures and a decent pitch correction feature. It's perfect for experimental musicians, electronic producers, or anyone looking to add a unique, futuristic edge to their sound, though mastering its intricacies takes some dedication.
Product Description
- Electro Harmonix V256 Vocoder
- Vocoder
- With Reflex-Tune Vocoder Pedal
- 9 Programmable memory slots
- Vocoder Band adjustable from 8-256 bands
- Gender Bender for male or female voices
- Reflex Tune for articulate vocal pitch correction
- 3 Robotic voices and single
- major and minor drones
- all with pitch control
- Transposition for pitch shifting
- Control for Blend - Bands - Tone - Gender Bender - Pitch - Mode
- Switch for MIC Bypass - Preset
- Mini switch for Mic Gain Lo-Hi
- Jack instrument inputs - XLR microphone input
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 120 x 145 x 64 mm
- Incl. power supply
PROS
- • Excellent vocal processing with surprisingly nuanced robotic textures
- • Reflex-Tune offers genuinely usable pitch correction for live performance
- • Programmable memory slots simplify complex vocal effects chains
- • Robust construction; EHX pedals generally hold up well to gigging.
CONS
- • Vocoder sound can be somewhat thin compared to higher-end units
- • XLR input is mono only, limiting stereo vocal processing
- • Steep learning curve to fully exploit all the available parameters.
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Vocoder with pitch correction and robotic voice modeling
Controls
Blend, Bands, Tone, Gender Bender, Pitch, Mode, Mic Gain Lo/Hi
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC, 200mA (included)
Connections
Instrument Inputs (1/4 in), XLR Microphone Input, 1/4 in Output
Dimensions
120 x 145 x 64 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a simplified system, good for subtle corrections live, but lacks the precision of dedicated units like Antares Auto-Tune.
Yes, but the Mic Gain switch is crucial to adjust input levels and avoid clipping – experiment with both Lo and Hi settings.
The adjustable band range from 8-256 allows for flexibility, but lower ranges might sound more 'robotic' while higher ranges offer a more natural feel.
