A new contender seems to be on the streets, the TC Helicon Harmony M. It is very interesting and affordable. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience with this unit? How does it compare to the Digitech Vocalist VR?
http://www.tc-helicon.com/Default.asp?Id=13202
http://www.digitech.com/productsout/vr.htm

Cass, wait till Donny tries it..Than you can get it cheaper..

Cass , seriously..it may be the perfect gear to go with your E-60..

It sounds great, not only tight harmonies but intelligent mixing effects, EQ, dynamics and levels.
A whole vocal channel in a box. you control your vocal sound no matter what you plug into.

Plus One less thing to depend on the keyboard for, which makes your choice a lot easier.
I'm talking about T.C.Helicon.
I don't know about the vr but earlier Digitech models had a reverb only on the harmony voices not on the main voice, which meant you still had to have an efx unit for vocals.



[This message has been edited by mikeathome1 (edited 02-06-2008).]

Well, I have the VR and was wondering if it was worth it to trade up. I certainly was waiting to hear from someone. By the time Donny buys one and sells it, I could be using my own if it's that much better or easier or...

Then again, if I'm ready to spend $300 I could be just few hundred away from going back to the g70... such a dilema .

just kidding.

Looks like it ships in May kiddies......

I'll have one on order for sure...
at only $299.99 ya gotta love it & ya gotta have it

I guess Beach Boy 4 part harmonies are out of the question; it only does 2 part harmony. :-(


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Al I read that too, but I also read 4 on another add...Maybe it still is in prototype..

http://www.tc-helicon.com/media/VoiceTone_HarmonyG_front(1).jpg


He says 2 part harmony plus your own voice.. in the video demo? look again....on the right side there are two voice choices from note to highest....you would set them according to your needs...2 voices above or below your....for a total of 3.


Features

Two voice 4th generation intelligent harmony
Separate Double effect using overdub algorithm
Tone switch engages adaptive Live Engineer Effects
6 factory reverb/delay combinations for rich vocals
10 presets each with A/B location
Harmony Arrangement algorithm listens to MIDI input and voice to follow your music
Flexible harmony voicing including unique bass setting
Includes classic ”Notes” and ”Chord” harmony control modes
¼” TRS mic level I/O in stereo or mono
Clean, studio quality mic preamp with phantom power
MIDI input
Input for optional footswitch allows Harmony-M placement on keyboard




[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 02-06-2008).]

First and foremost, the TC will not be available until May. Therefore, what you are listening to is what was produced from a prototypoe--not the final product.

As to the Digitech VR, it no longer is in production. I have a pair of them (can't have too many backups), and if you have the opportunity to listen to UD's beautiful song, A Nightgale Sang In Barkley Square, which was performed using the VR, you instantly know he has mastered this device and utilizes it to the greatest extent.

The new vocal processor from TC promisses to be a wonderful device, one that can really provide the user with yet another incredible tool. Of course, as Dave has demonistrated, you must first be able to sing, and secondly, you must explore the device and use it as it was intended--sparingly.

There is an excellent, new, post by big741 (Dan) who produced outstanding vocals using the PSR-3000's vocal processor. Dan revealed a number of interesting techniques that he used to create his harmony effects, which are incredible.

Good Luck,

Gary

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