They were hardly likely to shelve it because some of us missed the point. Photo: Mark EwingBut Roland knew they had a good thing on their hands one that was capable of exploring and manipulating samples in a way we'd never seen before. ![]() Despite reviews (such as our own) explaining its potential, for many it was perceived as a 'clever but limited sampler' and, at over 2000 pounds for six notes of polyphony, it remained in a niche market. It offered an alternative to multisampling and keymapping (the chores of conventional sampling) and a means to create realistic vocal harmonies, gender-bending formant changes, real-time tempo-warping of loops and more. When Roland released the innovative VP9000 Variphrase Processor three years ago, they must have been surprised that it didn't become hugely popular. None of its impressive features are new - they've all been seen on previous Roland products - but nevertheless, it's the best new synth in years. The V-Synth is a classic case of the whole being more than the sum of its parts.
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