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Behringer VOCODER VC340 Paraphonic String Ensemble Keyboard

BH #BEVCDRVC340 • MFR #0722-AAG86-US1
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Behringer VOCODER VC340 Paraphonic String Ensemble Keyboard
Key Features
  • Analog Vocoder, Human Voice, Strings
  • Authentic Recreation of Roland VP-330
  • 37 Semiweighted Keys
  • Microphone Input to Modulate any Signal
Create awe-inspiring talking synth sounds, fat strings, and multivoice choir pads with the Behringer VOCODER VC340, an analog paraphonic string ensemble / vocoder synthesizer with 37 semiweighted full-sized keys, velocity sensitivity, and an all-analog signal path. The VC340 is an authentic recreation of the Roland VP-330, an instrument that's been used by countless A-list artists including Wendy Carlos, Phil Collins, Jean Michele Jarre, Kraftwerk, Stevie Wonder, Daft Punk, and more.
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Behringer VOCODER VC340 Overview

Create awe-inspiring talking synth sounds, fat strings, and multivoice choir pads with the Behringer VOCODER VC340, an analog paraphonic string ensemble / vocoder synthesizer with 37 semiweighted full-sized keys, velocity sensitivity, and an all-analog signal path. The VC340 is an authentic recreation of the Roland VP-330, an instrument that's been used by countless A-list artists including Wendy Carlos, Phil Collins, Jean Michele Jarre, Kraftwerk, Stevie Wonder, Daft Punk, and more.

The VC340 includes an ultraflexible sound-shaping capability, which covers everything from superfat voice and string ensembles to stunning effects, all the way out to the otherworldly sounds you may have in your imagination. The front panel is adorned with 32 sliders and switches for ultimate control, while the rear panel sports XLR and 1/4" microphone inputs, mono or stereo 1/4" outputs, vocoder hold and pitch control inputs, standard MIDI DIN (input, output, thru), and USB MIDI control. The VC340 ships with a power cord.

At a Glance
  • Authentic analog Vocoder, Human Voice, and String sounds from the '80s
  • Vocoder sounds that are a part of musical history and have inspired some of the most famous artists and bands
  • Microphone input to modulate any audio signal
  • Multistage chorus based on legendary BBD (bucket-brigade delay) technology
  • 37 semiweighted full-size keys featuring velocity sensitivity
  • 32 sliders and switches give you direct and real-time access to all important parameters
  • Comprehensive USB/MIDI implementation for connection to keyboard/sequencers
Legendary Vocoder Users
Although originally patented by Bell Labs' engineer Homer Dudley in 1939, the vocoder didn't become part of the modern musical lexicon until the 1970s. It has since been used by recording/performing artists Wendy Carlos, Phil Collins, Jean Michel Jarre, Mike Oldfield, Kraftwerk, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Coldplay, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Daft Punk, Isao Tomito, and Emerson, Lake, and Palmer, to name but a few. The vocoder has also become a singular staple of major motion pictures and video games, for its ability to create robot voices, special audio effects, and much more.
Multistage Chorus
The VOCODER VC340's chorus features authentic analog BBD (bucket-brigade delay) technology, which hands the signal off across multiple processing stages for the ideal amount of luscious thickening.
Controls and Connectivity
The VOCODER VC340 has 32 knobs, faders, and switches, all laid out in a highly intuitive format that puts the joy back into your music creation.

Input and output connections include: 

  • Mic In, Phones
  • External Synth In
  • Control (vocoder hold and pitch pedal inputs)
  • Audio out (mono and stereo with 3-position level switch)
  • MIDI (I/O and thru) via USB/MIDI DIN
UPC: 653341328830

Behringer VOCODER VC340 Specs

Key Specs
Sound Generation
Digital
Keyboard
37 Full-Size Keys with Semi-Weighted Action
Touch Sensitivity
No
Expression Controls
No
Maximum Polyphony
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Performance Functions
Split
Audio I/O
1/4" / XLR / 1/4" Headphone
Pedal Support
1x 1/4" Footswitch
1x 1/4" Sustain
MIDI I/O
1x DIN 5-Pin Input
1x DIN 5-Pin Output
1x DIN 5-Pin Thru
USB I/O
1x USB-B (MIDI)
General
Synth Type
Keyboard Synth
Kit Components
Sound Generation
Digital
Keyboard
37 Full-Size Keys with Semi-Weighted Action
Touch Sensitivity
No
Aftertouch
No Aftertouch Support
Expression Controls
No
Transport Controls
No
Sounds
Display
No
Number of Song Presets
No
Maximum Polyphony
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Built-In Effects
No
Performance Functions
Split
Built-In Speaker
No
Sequencing & Recording
Sequencer
No
Supported MIDI Standards
GM
Media/Memory Card Slot
No
Connectivity
Audio I/O
1x XLR 3-Pin Mic Input
1x 1/4" TRS Input
1x 1/4" Headphone Output
2x 1/4" Main Output
Pedal Support
1x 1/4" Footswitch
1x 1/4" Sustain
MIDI I/O
1x DIN 5-Pin Input
1x DIN 5-Pin Output
1x DIN 5-Pin Thru
CV/Gate I/O
No
Patch Points
No
Sync I/O
No
Network I/O
No
USB I/O
1x USB-B (USB 2.0, MIDI)
Bluetooth
No
OS Compatibility
Windows 7 or Later / macOS
Power
Power Requirements
AC/DC Power Adapter (Included)
AC Input Power
VAC50 / 60 Hz
AC/DC Power Adapter
Included
Power Consumption
5 W
Physical
Color
Black
Included Accessories
No
Dimensions
25.6 x 10.1 x 4.1" / 649 x 257 x 103 mm
Weight
14.6 lb / 6.6 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
19.155 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
29.1 x 14.7 x 7.7"

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