Much has been made of Roland's new Boutique synth range. The VP-03 is a digital (ACB) recreation of the 35+ year old classic VP-330 Vocoder. So, how does this new synth stand up to the test of time?

Synthesis Engine 

The Vocoder 

Roland VP-03

Chord Memorizer

Step Sequencer 

Polyphony

Hardware Connectivity 

Digital Input for the Vocoder 

Note: When using the USB digital audio from the VP-03 you will time to time notice some crackling. This usually goes away if you stop playing the synth for a couple of seconds. I’ve noticed this issue on all the 3 previous Boutique synths.

Conclusion

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