Roland VT-4 Voice Transformer: Transform Your Voice Live or in the Studio

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Overview:
The Roland VT-4 is an amazing tool to help turn your voice into an instrument. Messing around with the effects, pitch, and formant can truly "transform" your voice in many exciting ways.
Pros: Portable, small footprint (about the size of two cell phones), hands on (no menus to scroll through), battery or usb powered, phantom power (for condenser mics), high quality audio interface (no need to have a separate interface or sound card), the effects are studio quality (love the reverb and harmony), multiple ways to route the signal for recording, controllable by midi (either through usb or external keyboard).
Cons: Nothing as of yet
I got mine from Sweetwater:
www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...

[@shadygrizzly]

I just got one last week. I love the effects it produces but every time I try to record a vocal track with it, it also picks up all my beat and drum patterns with my audio and I cant get a clean vocal take for the life of me. idk if I'm doing something wrong I've read the manual and got the driver installed right someone please help me! much appreciated. I'm just about to send it back if I cant get it fixed any advice will be very much appreciated!

[@PhillyWatts]

In your DAW you should have 6 input options to record from. Mix (1-2) is the one you're most likely using. Change it to WET (3-4) for the effects to be recorded or DRY (5-6) for dry vocals only. Hope this helps!

[@shadygrizzly]

@@PhillyWatts yes I've switched thru all of them but then once I I record my vocals it has the effects. And sounds good. But if I mute all the other tracks and only play the audio I recorded it plays back all the drums and beat pattern with my vocals and I cant figure how to just get my vocals by them self on a recording without getting the extra audio in the recording too. If that makes sense.

[@PhillyWatts]

@@shadygrizzly sounds like you may be recording the MIX channel. When recording the mix channel it records everything. I would set your input to 3 or 4 for WET vocals only.

[@shadygrizzly]

@@PhillyWatts Thanks! It worked sounds great now!!! And I just subbed to your channel!

[@PhillyWatts]

@@shadygrizzly so glad you didn't return it yet! Enjoy man and thanks for the sub!

[@thegenxradioshow1007]

The best thing about this video is that there was no ads

[@krimstix]

Him: (started singing on the harmony part with auto pitch) Me: SOLD

[@samadhishaq]

Same. Ordering now lol

[@bicycleninja1685]

Good demo. I like how all the functions are easily accessible, and no display menus to get buried in. Less is more.

[@mrflorence5328]

This with the mpc standalone line is gonna yield me some amazing results without having to be tied into a computer. Thanks for this priceless review.

[@TozcoHD]

Had it for a few days... 110% worth it have been having alot of fun with it

[@johnwiggins8487]

Gonna use this for when I do my spartan 3 cosplay so people can hear me talk and for a transformer cosplay as soundwave

[@ItsTriciaFitz]

You just convinced me to buy this. Thank you for the super helpful demonstration!!!

[@DanteDxTv]

This is literally alllll I’ve been looking for. Great video man.

[@PhillyWatts]

Thank you so much!! I love the VT-4

[@DaveonDrums]

Great review video. Super helpful, thank you!

[@generalxanos]

This is the last piece I need to make my portable cylon suit. Sweet!

[@zynguini]

Thank you very much! Really needed to know if I needed another audio interface, seems you’re the only one that covered that haha

[@PhillyWatts]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching, it's a great interface.

[@michaelblachersr]

🗣fantastic. Love it! I can use it for DJ drops. The next level Dj.m.smooth

[@1357973328]

Your simple show has got my attention to this high tech. Thanks to you, dear, & right here watching da ROMA con AMOR! See you around bec I' lol buy one , & I'll have questions update later with you....

[@MyNameJeff..]

Great review dude. To the point without the bs!

[@Thatkidlbs]

1:13 made my night thank you Philly!

[@PhillyWatts]

: )

[@SweetScaleTV]

might need to add this to my studio thanks for sharing!

[@PhillyWatts]

Thank you so much for the support! The VT-4 has been a game changer for me. Much respect and love!

[@bendecker7342]

great vid, thanks mate

[@TozcoHD]

I feel bad that im going to use the amazing musical tool... for gaming and GTA RP XD

[@PhillyWatts]

: ) I hope you enjoy it! How do you plan to hook it up? Are you using CPU or console?

[@rrenshaw1357]

Philly Watts would it be possible to hook this up and use on ps4 without owning a pc at all?

[@TozcoHD]

@@PhillyWatts CPU

[@misterkillhappy]

I actually use the VT-3 on PS4 for the purpose of vocal entertainment from time to time.. It looks as if the VT-4 is an upgraded version... And to the one asking about how to hook them up them up on console.. It would require a 5 channel mixer at least.. The mixer goes to the PS4, and the VT device goes to the mixer, your mic goes to the VT as well, so ensure you have a XLR mic, not a USB... Im not sure if the VT-4 is USB compatible.. Im not even sure if my settup method would work with the VT-4.. So far it looks like it should

[@PhillyWatts]

@@misterkillhappy Thanks for the info!

[@LHDOFC]

Epic Thang. Very Nice Video and Preview also Great Regards

[@PhillyWatts]

Thank you for watching!

[@sashomedia]

Thanks for the review!

[@PhillyWatts]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching. Still using it daily for music and gaming. Never had any issues, knock on wood!

[@jjazmusno]

Awesome video

[@cynthiaselene1496]

Awwesome review! Thanks!!!

[@PhillyWatts]

You're welcome!

[@GullySyde28]

this thing is under rated

[@vPrezx]

Your a legend dude!! You review convinced me to buy one.

[@PhillyWatts]

Thanks bro, I appreciate you watching! Let me know how it works for you.

[@vPrezx]

Philly Watts will do bro!! I thinking of getting the Roland or the GoXlr mini

[@timw.6910]

Pitbull doing a demo vid?? Who knew???

[@stevenbell-smbmuziconinsta6469]

Thanks for this vid

[@PhillyWatts]

My pleasure man!

[@superkipzonderkop]

Finally i can turn my voice into an instrument............. ´0´

[@Nightmare-ee7fn]

Ok yes I need this

[@user-jc5ox5wt5z]

Very good system

[@UberShinySheep]

I got this today and it’s awesome

[@PhillyWatts]

Enjoy it! I'm still loving mine

[@UberShinySheep]

It’s great with a SM7B and a fethead going in, poor thing can’t drive the mic otherwise. Paired that with an RC505 for some live looping fun

[@galileoshift8330]

thank you u r a boss reviewer

[@PhillyWatts]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@singlikeyoumeanit3261]

I wanna play as a Sphinx in my brother's D&D game, might buy one of these to beef up my RP, lol

[@reverendcecilbdementedakat7005]

Thanks for the video. I just bought a Roland VT-4, and I love it. But your video really showed me what this thing can do, much better than the owners manual. You make it sound so easy, I'm just now getting ready to really check it out. Your video really opened my eyes as to the versitility of the unit. I am currently recording my debut album by myself at home. As I play 7 instruments, write, arrange, compose,produce and perform all of the music myself,singing,as much as I love it,is not my forte..... until now. This machine will make me sound like a true pro, without the giveaway sound one gets from Auto Tune itself. Thanks again..... Reverend Cecil B DeMeNTed...ps...no interest in offending you, but you are one hell of a hot guy as well. ROCK ON!

[@captainman6914]

can you use usb on this

[@SykeThrone]

Hey so with this you play live and do the weeknd style music if you wanted

[@tonydavid9953]

You can do this all in pretty much any D.A.W if you know how to work the D.A.W but I however sometimes do not have the patience to figure out a computer screen with a mouse to get the sounds i am looking for so I am more of a hardware type of guy so I just ordered the VT-4 and im excited to add it to my home studio and see what I can do with it and price is a bonus for me .

[@PhillyWatts]

I use it whenever I need it, all these years later! So, I recommend it as an audio interface, in general, for sure.

[@macpakinga1271]

I can use it for my guitar effects 🎶🎸🎶

[@shadowbanned5164]

Currently use a helicon voicelive touch 2 for this type of work but I do miss those physical sliders for easy adjustments Im giving this one some serious consideration.

[@PhillyWatts]

It's crazy simple to use and that's why I love it! Thanks for checking out the video.

[@SykeThrone]

I’m in a. Metal band I wonder if I’m this can help me sing on some deftones type vibe I really can’t sing lol

[@ssjliano9971]

I’m buying this wtf!!!!!

[@stariomusic]

hey, great review - just curious. how does the midi i/o work? say i have a 25 key controller with drum pads that i have connected to my computer, and want to implement the vt-4 presumably in between the controller and the computer. would the drum pad portion of the controller no longer be usable in the DAW and only the keys would be useful for the harmonizer function in the vt-4? or would i still be able to use the drum pads regardless of the vt-4 being in between?

[@Darmoosh27]

Can you save pitch, formant, and balance presets? And if so, can you trigger them via midi? Any latency issues? Thanks!

[@josephgardon]

Sold

[@marcolorenzo5951]

Hey dude, great video with great detail many thanks. I actually purchased this however I am having big difficulty recording the audio effects on fruity loops. Records the vocals fine except the effects. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[@PhillyWatts]

Thanks man! Not familiar with FL, but in Ableton I have to set the input on my track to input 3 (or 3-4 for stereo). If it is set to 5 (or 5-6 for stereo) it will record the dry signal only. Also, make sure your balance fade is turned up so the effect is present in the mix. Let me know how it goes.

[@marcolorenzo5951]

@@PhillyWatts Hey appreciate the reply thank you. I will try that however when it records with with the mix it somehow records the whole background instrumental as well...

[@ms_needle3502]

@@marcolorenzo5951 before I changed to ableton I had the same issues with Fl studio I used different tracks for everytime I recorded a new Audio. And if that is not enough I Muted all the other already recorded Audio tracks above to make sure nothing gets řcorded Into it. Sometimes its also the thing that 2 tracks in the mixer are routed to the mic or guitar from the interface so that needs to be checked as well. But tbh I never found the ground issue. Never gonna use fl again..

[@morandemorelosmoranmoran8411]

Can I conect to a mixer to give effects to all my mic's?

[@googleuser1895]

Thanks for answer. But I need live kareok both Male and female duets vocal at live program so I m not understand

[@Bigheadedwon]

Wait, so this would replace my Steinberg controller that broke? And it only costs like $50 more and I get all these cool voice effects? I was about to order another stienberg but now I need this. Awesome video

[@bobbilly3904]

what did you think of it?

[@TsavosAlliance]

Great Video! 😎

[@PhillyWatts]

Thanks for watching Tsavos!

[@SunnyBeeRandomTuber]

Apart from megaphone, I think most of these FX can be achieved on the korg kp3 correct?

[@SykeThrone]

5:50 answer my question I think:) Doing an effect on ableton and taking it live to use

[@061banyon]

Hi Thanks for the great vid! Would this be suitable for live karaoke? I’m thinking especially about the autotune function and if it’s easy to make it sound like a natural voice.

[@PhillyWatts]

Yes, but you'll have to use it in a subtle way and you'll have to know the key of each song being sung. The key wheel on the VT4 shows all major keys. In order to achieve minor keys, just go to the same major key and turn it 3 clicks to the right for the minor key. For example, for C minor go to C and turn the wheel 3 clicks to the right. Good luck my friend!

[@061banyon]

Super! Thanks for your response! 🌟🏆

[@DeadMoonOne]

Hey! Great video, I would like to have a question. I have a GXT 252+ Emita Plus microphone but its only have a USB cabel, is there any solution to use a jack to usb adapter without make the sound worst or is there any other solution? Thanks for any help.

[@PhillyWatts]

Unfortunately no, you must have a microphone that connects through XLR cable or balanced 1/4 inch cable.

[@basural]

Cool

[@Yes-hz8zz]

3:20 Oh yeah vaporwave time

[@swaggyp3858]

could i pair this with a goxlr mini? if so that would create streaming audio setup of my dreams

[@jomabrosanimations6915]

Hello! First of all great video! I have a question, can you shift the key on the autotune to a minor?

[@PhillyWatts]

Yes, simply by moving the key 3 semitones to the right! For example, C minor would be D# major (which is the relative major of C minor).

[@jomabrosanimations6915]

@@PhillyWatts thank you man!!

[@ejlogos]

I have the VT-3, seems to have more options.

[@simon_says_gs]

can I use the Roland TV4 with a music app (StarMaker,) that only works by use of Android or Apple cell phones ? Please and thank you for your reviews 💥⚡🎶💯.

[@billymakesmusic]

Can you combine 2 effects with the VT-4 or are you limited to one at a time? For example having a voice doubler with some added reverb is often very desirable.

[@PhillyWatts]

Yes, you can! Thanks for watching!

[@wealthynomad]

Can you make a video detailing how to connect this up? Just how you have your mic, monitors, etc?

[@pacmanwa]

Many of these audio reviews discuss nothing about how its connected with mic or mics, PC/Mac and more importantly a mixer in this case. And that has been frustrating to someone like me who is new to this. Also, can it be effectively used for livestreaming (and how would you connect it up)? Or is it just straight DAW record and mix on a laptop?

[@robartley]

How do you turn bypass on or off while playing guitar or other instrument?

[@stankostankochunt5837]

Mr Worldwide!

[@jaynebagnall5837]

I am really. knew at this stuff. Do you have to use a midi controller or can you just plug the mic in like you do with other vocal effects pedals such as the BOSS VE-20. Thank you!

[@PhillyWatts]

You don't need to use midi at all. Plug in and it works great.

[@nuffflavor]

Should be able to do more. The memory banks are practically the same with a little different in echo. Pretty cool though.

[@childsupportsnipers5426]

Got a question for you what’s the difference between this Roland VT-4 and the one sold on spy Centre ?

[@nuffflavor]

@@childsupportsnipers5426 I do not know. This is my 1st vocal device purchase. I'm a novice with these units. You need to ask the person that posted this video. They seem to be very knowledgeable.

[@jackblackheart5832]

is this transformer be able to use with a voice amp? i am doing a robot cosplay and i have a amp but there is almost no info on voice amps with portable sound cards for convention cosplay

[@EmmxnSxvxgeonyt]

Which is better auto tune plugin or auto tune from the interface

[@helloward9759]

how convincing is the pitch change on this thing?

[@jimmy_image]

Thanks for this video. So to clarify the midi interface, looks like your composed a melody line in your DAW and then had it control your voice to the correct note while singing into the VT4, correct? If so, can you plug in a midi piano and sing while playing the melody notes on the piano? If so, this is the device I’ve been dreaming about.

[@PhillyWatts]

Yes you can, you just need to use a midi cable that plugs into the back of the VT-4!

[@jimmy_image]

@@PhillyWatts And it can sound like my human voice not some crazy robot sounds, correct?

[@no_talking]

@@jimmy_image I would also like to know

[@jeffvanpatten1135]

can I do this through my portable studio

[@discokillers8674]

Can it be activated with a foot switch to kick on an octave up?

[@heuristix77]

Is the "mic sensitivity" knob just a gain or is there a difference?

[@PhillyWatts]

Great question! I'd say that yes, it is a gain, but I notice that, even when peaking a bit on the VT-4, it barely clips inside of my DAW. Maybe there is a limiter inside there or something? I found a nice sweet spot that works well with my condenser mic and marked it with a cheap sticky jewel that I bought from Walmart for less than $1 a pack. Thanks for watching!

[@nate8854]

@@PhillyWatts That's what gain does on most preamps. If you overdrive them, they color the sound.

[@projectsection9422]

isnt this the one SOSO use on the GBB2019 Loopstation Battle?

[@bonjovikeychange3812]

Hi there mate does this vocal proccessor with higher guitar tuning like F Standard or F Sharp

[@CowpotePodcast62]

Would this go through my mixer can your voice go high and low I have a mixer I want to upgrade my podcast with a voice changer would you recommend this let me know thank you good video

[@PhillyWatts]

Absolutely it can! It has stereo 1/4 inch outputs that can be sent to any channel of a mixer board. Using the pitch and formant, you can make yourself sound like a demon or a little baby girl lol It's my go to audio interface for recording vocals as well. Check out the playlist of some of my music and you can hear it in action. There's also a link in the description if you're looking to purchase one. Thanks for watching!

[@CowpotePodcast62]

Thanks I might buy one I love voice boxes thank you very much I have a Alessa mixer I will look one for here in Minnesota thank you very much for your time

[@lanarose6228]

FYI the 4th effect is a spring rverb

[@PhillyWatts]

Thanks Lana : )

[@youbethejudge747]

I wanted to ask , I wanted to have really good performances with a good vocal execution going toward it with my music too, I was wondering if there is a way I can get have a wireless mic connected toward the interfaces? And I was also thinking of getting the BOSS RC- 505 also for looping and live performances too, I just want to give the audience the field of my music and make them feel like they’re in the setting you know? What do you suggest? Is there such mic I can use wirelessly that’s connect to those interfaces or would I have to use an extension for the mic?

[@PhillyWatts]

Yes, there are plenty of wireless microphones that connect via 1/4 inch or xlr (which the VT-4 has both in a combo jack). A very cheap, but good one that I tried once before was from Fifine.

[@youbethejudge747]

@@PhillyWatts Ok Thank you That what I needed to hear I appreciate the advice much love 🙏🏿

[@youbethejudge747]

@@PhillyWatts what microphones would you suggest if u doing mind me asking

[@gmantoon]

Will this work with my RC505 looper sorry kind of new to this stuff

[@Tanner_SD]

So how much Phantom Voltage does it provide? I am about to buy an audio technica AT2020 microphone that’s requires 48 phantom volts, so would I be able to use this with it??? I wanna change my voice for streaming lol

[@PhillyWatts]

It will work perfectly with your AT2020 or any condenser microphone that needs phantom power. Good luck!

[@Nithor666]

Can this amazing device be hooked up to a mixing board and used through that on the microphone hooked to the mixer? Or do I have to use the mic directly on the device.

[@PhillyWatts]

I would say that mic goes into the VT-4 and then the VT-4 goes out to the mixer. I've never tried to do that though.

[@Nithor666]

@@PhillyWatts Thanks for the advice because I'm looking for a good effects device. Appreciate it.

[@neyzendeniz]

Hi Philly. Thank you very much for your information. I am playing nay Instrument. Can I use Roland vt 4 by connecting it directly to laptop as both audio interface and effect processor while recording with a daw software like presonus etc..? Best regards

[@PhillyWatts]

👋 yes you can, but it is only for vocals. Have a great day!

[@neyzendeniz]

@@PhillyWatts Thank you so much Philly. I subscribed your channel. Nay is a blowing Instrument and I want to blow it with a backup music in presonus studio software by connecting my condenser microphone to Roland vt4. Best regards 😊

[@harrykong]

Good for home karaoke?

[@Kylix_lol]

Anyone know why my WET signal going into the PC is so low? It's barely audible, but the mic volume is at 100 in Windows. The DRY signal is pretty loud, but the WET is so low. Help!

[@PhillyWatts]

Hey Kylix, in the user manual there are some instructions on how to increase the volume. Check it out here: www.roland.com/global/products/vt-4/support/

[@eddiemurillo8265]

Will i be able to use this with my mic for xbox?

[@santiagocadavidescobar3051]

Nice video, I’ve 2 questions, can it receive tempo like for a live set? 2 can It play two effects at the same time... It would be awesome I you could loop don’t you think?

[@PhillyWatts]

The answer is yes to both of your questions. 😀

[@googleuser1895]

It's really nice box but I get one question how can connect 2 mic whith empli

[@PhillyWatts]

I don't think you can connect 2 mics. It has 2 inputs, one combo jack and 1 1/8 inch jack, but I think they share the same preamp.

[@wilfredoapontegonzalez9876]

Great video. I would like to buy it. Can I connect a wireless microphone? How do I connect this device to an audio system?

[@PhillyWatts]

Thanks! If your wireless microphone has a 1/4 inch receiver/antenna, it can plug right in. It won't work with usb microphones or wireless usb microphones. As far as connecting to an external audio system... there are stereo 1/4 inch outputs on the back of the VT-4. You can just run them right into speakers, as the VT-4 is its own audio interface. If you do choose to connect to a separate audio system and you run into noise issues, I would suggest running it through a DI box first and then into the audio system.

[@ethanjenkins4745]

@@PhillyWatts Amazing video! I had a question about using this in live venues! How does the "R/Bypass L/Mono" output system work? Is it actually stereo with L and R or is it mono and the bypass is just for connecting other effects? I'm trying to figure out if I need to buy a mono or stereo DI box to make it sound good live. Thanks a ton!

[@Smoothhh_One]

Does your audio interface need a midi In/out in order do get it to work with ableton ?

[@PhillyWatts]

No, not at all. Most interfaces can send midi through USB. The midi in out is used to physically connect other gear, such as a keyboard or a hardware synth

[@lucacaligaris4901]

Is this good for "Travis Scott Style" autotune? I can't get it for this video

[@softpornmusic7744]

good video, bro! it has a looper?

[@PhillyWatts]

Thanks! Still using it to this day. No looper though.

[@codybrown6611]

Can I hook this to my ps4 and use it with an xlr mic

[@aifangs2661]

Is there a way I can hook this up to a rode caster pro so I can have the caster pro as the main mixer and that as a funny voice chat thing?

[@PhillyWatts]

The VT-4 has stereo 1/4 inch outputs. You could send them to your rode caster easily.

[@aifangs2661]

Philly Watts ok that would be great thank you for researching

[@izzylavish3534]

Hello does anyone know if this is compatible with the DJI pocket ?

[@philb-akamrcool324]

Tech support told me I could go from my receiver phone jack into the VT4 and out to my amp with mic inputs. Doesn't work. Sound is totally distorted

[@39zack]

but can it be used at the end of a current mic chain and bypass the build in preamp?

[@PhillyWatts]

It does have 1/4 inch outs as well as a combo jack input. Not sure how you would bypass its preamp though.

[@39zack]

Philly Watts same way as say an focusrite scarlet 2i2. If you there connect an 1/4 jack it bypasses the mic preamp, I guess the VT4 does the same thing since it has a combo jack but can't find any info on it.

[@issacmassey3791]

For some reason it lest me use my mic on it but doesn't let me use the effects do you know why?

[@PhillyWatts]

Turn up the balance all the way. It's a balance between the amount of effects and the amount of the dry sound.

[@divinityvrms6743]

but ho would you use this in a studio recordign situation? where would you place this in your input chain? before the preamp...after the preamp?..and then how would you get the effects from this thing into your tracks?

[@PhillyWatts]

Hello! The VT-4 is also a mic preamp and recording interface on its own. No need to use a separate one. Basically inside your DAW, you'll set the VT-4 as your interface, then you'll choose input 3-4 for recording stereo with effects or just 3 for mono. Input 5-6 is the dry vocal, or just 5 for mono.

[@divinityvrms6743]

@@PhillyWatts so the vt-4 is an audio interface too?...will it handle all the windows sounds like the focusrite would? like...if i watch a movie on my pc ittl provide the sound for everything? or is it just designed to go into a line in on the foicusrite.....so confusing because i want to use my ART tube mic preamp for the tube warmth and i have the focusrite 8i6 as my interface...plus iu have this vt-4 so knowing what hooks up to what is going to be a nightmare it seems

[@PhillyWatts]

@@divinityvrms6743 Yes, the drivers automatically install on Windows 10 and will work exactly like a Focusrite (I own the 2i2). There will be no need to use the 8i6 for vocals any longer now that you have the VT-4. If you're really looking to use the ART tube preamp, I would run the mic into that and out into the VT-4 and you should be just fine.

[@divinityvrms6743]

@@PhillyWatts oh wow cool! so how is the ASIO drivers on the VT-4? as good as the focusrites? latency just as low? and how about line outs to feed my studio monitors?

[@PhillyWatts]

@@divinityvrms6743 The drivers are great! Also, it has 1/4 inch line outs that you can work with as well as a headphone 1/8 inch out.

[@HelicopterRidesForCommunists]

Does it have a compressor?

[@subakd842]

can i use this for Songs recording sir

[@hakanyucel1639]

Roland VT-3 had Radio Voice funktion do Roland VT-4 have that to?

[@sodiumlights]

curious to know how well a ribbon mic would be with this...anyone?

[@ewewell]

How do I connect to the keyboard and mac

[@bloo-]

Could this be used to transform your voice to another voice without it being able to be decoded in a sense sorry I know that idk the right vocabulary