Prosoniq Orange Vocoder
“It’s Automatic!” Remember that song from Freestyle? That “electronic” vocal that hooked everyone. Let me tell you right now it’s not automatic. To get this effect you need a vocoder. I have tried dozens of vocoders and came across one that gets the job done. It’s the “Prosoniq Orange Vocoder”.
Here’s the link, http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/OrangeRTAS/?utm_source=Yahoo&utm_medium=PPC&utm_campaign=audio&utm_term=orange_vocoder
Unfortunately it’s a little pricey, however if you want that robotic/electronic sound this plugin is for you.
The plugin is user friendly. Do you notice a little keyboard on the lower right side of the program?
This is where you can change the key of your vocals. It keeps your vocal at single key. Remember the vocals are spoken or rapped and not sung when using this effect. Here’s an example:
The first example is a dry vocal snippet:
Example Two is the Vocoder in action:
Just a small word on keys. Let’s say you wanted to add this effect on a song you’re remixing, remember to get the key of the song first and plug it in on the little piano in the program. You as well as I know trying to mix something not in key can really be annoying. A simple program that calculates keys and bpm is DJ Twist and Burn. (Follow this link: http://www.acoustica.com/dj-twist-burn/)
Remember have as much fun as you possibly can, but be careful.
Peace Wil
More of the mix as the record spins!
