Antares TASCAM TA-1VP Manuale Utente

The TASCAM TA-1VP Vocal Producer (henceforth referred 

to as the TA-1VP) has a very friendly user-interface and 

is extraordinarily easy to use. However, to get the full 

benefit of its capabilities, we recommend that you give 

this manual at least a quick once over.
If the TA-1VP is your first experience with vocal signal 

processing, you’ll find a brief introduction to the theory 

and application of the various processing modules in this 

chapter. (More in-depth information can be found in a 

variety of books on recording technique and periodically 

in recording-oriented magazines like Electronic Musician, 

EQ, Mix, Recording,and Home Recording, among others.)
If you’re already familiar with the functions and uses of 

basic studio signal processors (compressor, gate, de-esser, 

EQ, etc.), you can go straight to Chapter 5 to see how they 

are implemented in the TA-1VP. On the other hand, unless 

you have experience with Antares Auto-Tune and Micro- 

phone Modeler, it’s probably wise to at least read the 

background information on those features in this chapter.

Chapter 2: Introducing the TASCAM Vocal Producer
The chapter you are reading. It provides an overview of 

the TA-1VP as well as background information on Antares 

Auto-Tune pitch correction and Microphone Modeling. 

It also includes an introduction to basic concepts 

in compression, expansion, gating, de-essing, and 

parametric equalization.
Chapter 3: Setting Up the TASCAM Vocal Producer
How to get the TA-1VP up and running.
Chapter 4: Names and Functions of Parts
This chapter provides a reference for all of the controls, 

displays and connectors on the TA-1VP's front and back 

panels.
Chapter 5: Operation
This is a guide to all of the features and functions of the 

TA-1VP. If you’re only going to read one chapter, this is the 

one.
Chapter 6: Creative Applications for the TA-1VP
Some cool, but not-so-obvious stuff you can do with the 

TA-1VP.

The heart of any great song is a great vocal sound. With 

the TA-1VP Vocal Producer, we’ve combined Antares 

world-renowned Auto-Tune Evo Pitch Correction and TEC-

Award-winning Microphone Modeler technologies with 

state-of-the-art vocal processing modules to give you 

everything you need to create stunning vocal tracks in 

any musical style.
Live or in the studio, the TA-1VP lets you instantly select 

from a library of sounds. From gorgeously mellow to 

seriously twisted, we’ve included factory presets for a 

wide variety of vocal styles as well as an interface that 

makes it easy to create your own signature sounds. (And 

given the power and flexibility of the TA-1VP’s processing 

modules, we’ve even included a selection of presets for 

instrumental and percussion tracks.)
The TASCAM Vocal Producer features:

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Correction  Antares’s world-renowned Auto-Tune 

Evo technology lets you correct the pitch of vocals (or 

solo instruments), in real time, without distortion or 

artifacts, while preserving all of the expressive nuance 

of the original performance. 
Antares Microphone Modeling

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  Antares' TEC 

Awarding-winning Microphone Modeler technology 

lets you give your vocal tracks the characteristics of a 

variety of high-end studio mics as well as adjust the 

proximity effect associated with mic distance.
Analog Tube Modeling

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  Gives your vocals the warmth 

of a classic tube preamp.
Variable Knee Compressor

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   A state-of-the-art 

dynamics processor with threshold, ratio, attack and 

decay controls as well as a continuously variable knee 

characteristic.
Downward Expanding Gate

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  The TA-1VP's gate, with 

threshold and ratio controls, works independently of 

the compressor to eliminate noise and breath sounds.
Variable Frequency De-Esser

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  The TA-1VP's de-esser 

tames vocal sibilance with threshold, ratio, attack and 

decay controls as well as a variable highpass frequency 

to match any vocal performance.
Flexible Parametric EQ

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  You can fine-tune your vocal 

sound with two independent bands of equalization 

that let you select from 6 dB or 12 dB high or low cut, 

high or low shelving with variable slope, bandpass, 

notch and fully parametric peaking.
Automatic Mono or Stereo Double Tracking

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  You 

can automatically mix a doubled track into the TA-1VP's 

main output or route it to a separate output for post-

processing and mixing.
Fully Programmable

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  Once you’ve created the perfect 

vocal sound for a particular track, every parameter can 

be saved as a preset for instant recall.
Factory Presets for a Wide Variety of Vocal 

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Styles  The TA-1VP comes out-of-the-box with an 

extensive collection of factory presets for a variety of 

vocal styles. (We’ve even included a selection of presets 

for instrumental and percussion tracks.) 
MIDI Automation

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  Every variable module parameter 

can be controlled via MIDI continuous controllers for 

realtime automation.