Electro-Harmonix V256 Vocoder

Electro-Harmonix V256 Vocoder: Elevate Your Vocals and Instrumental Sounds
The Electro-Harmonix V256 Vocoder is the perfect tool for musicians looking to add robotic, pitch-shifted, and harmonized effects to their sound. Offering up to 256 bands of vocoding, this pedal provides an unparalleled level of tonal control for both vocals and instruments. Whether you're performing live or recording in the studio, the V256 allows you to explore a wide range of creative effects, from the classic robotic tones of early vocoders to modern pitch-corrected and gender-bending sounds. With its intuitive controls and versatile features, the V256 Vocoder delivers professional-grade performance in a compact stompbox.

Unmatched Control with Band Adjustment and Pitch Correction
The V256 Vocoder provides an extensive range of tonal shaping capabilities, including a vocoder band adjustment from 8 to 256 bands. This allows you to fine-tune your sound from subtle filtering to full-bodied, complex textures. The Reflex Tune feature gives you the ability to pitch-correct vocals in real-time, ensuring clear, articulate speech or singing. Whether you're aiming for a smooth vocal line or experimenting with robotic effects, the Reflex Tune ensures your pitch stays accurate while still delivering that signature vocoder sound. This blend of precision and creativity makes the V256 ideal for anyone seeking to transform their vocal performance or instrument tones.

Unique Robotic and Gender-Bending Effects
One of the standout features of the Electro-Harmonix V256 Vocoder is its gender bender control, which allows you to adjust the emphasis of your voice, either giving it a male or female tone. This unique feature adds an extra layer of creativity to your vocoded sounds, perfect for creating ethereal or robotic vocal effects. The V256 also includes three robotic voices and major/minor drones with pitch control, allowing you to create complex harmonies and textures that enhance your live or studio performances. Whether you're adding futuristic robotic effects or experimenting with tonal shifts, the V256 provides endless possibilities for vocal and instrumental manipulation.

Phantom-Powered XLR Input for Seamless Integration
Equipped with a phantom-powered XLR input, the V256 Vocoder allows you to connect professional microphones directly to the pedal without the need for an external power source. This makes it easy to integrate the V256 into any setup, whether you’re performing live or recording in the studio. The XLR input provides superior sound quality and clarity, ensuring your vocals come through with pristine detail, while maintaining the unique vocoder effects. Additionally, the instrument control allows you to process monophonic pitch replacement, perfect for guitarists and bassists who want to add vocoder-style effects to their instruments.

Expanded Creative Options with Transposition and Memory Locations
For even more tonal flexibility, the Electro-Harmonix V256 Vocoder offers transposition capabilities for pitch shifting, giving you the ability to change the pitch of your vocals or instruments in real-time. This feature makes it easy to create harmonies, lead lines, and other complex sounds. The V256 also features nine programmable memory locations, allowing you to save and recall your favorite settings with ease. This is especially useful for performers who need to switch between different sounds quickly during a live show. With these added features, the V256 becomes an essential tool for musicians looking to explore new creative boundaries.