Soundmit 2019: GRP Synthesizers Analog Vocoder V22 In Action

At Soundmit 2019 we were lucky enough to get a hands-on demo of italian developer GRP Synthesizers' Analog Vocoder V22 , a true monster of vocal processing and synthesis. Check out how it sounds in the video below.

Features

• 22 band full analog design vocoder
• LP48dB@185Hz&HP48dB@7040Hz
• 20 BP Filters 48 dB BP @ 220, 262, 311, 370, 440, 523, 622, 740, 880, 1047, 1245, 1480, 1760, 2093, 2489, 2960, 3520, 4186, 4978, 5920 Hz
• Analysis section full analog with 20 BP, 1 LP, and 1 HP analysis filters
• Speech In/Analysis with Compressor & Noise gate freely adjustable
• Mic/Line combo XLR/TRS/TS input – no phantom power
• Mic/Line Level Input Gain with dedicated analog Vu-meter
• Synthesis section full analog with 20 BP, 1 LP & 1 HP analysis filters
• Internal Carrier Oscillator with selectable Saw/Pulse Wave and dedicated VCO Level
• Wide range VCO TUNE pot, with CV and MIDI external control capabilities! Freely adjustable
• MIDI & CV Bend Amount over Internal Carrier VCO
• FM on Saw/PW on Pulse wave freely adjustable
• Internal Carrier Noise Generator with dedicated Noise Level
• Voiced/Unvoiced Detector, for automatic switching between internal VCO and Noise
• Voiced and Unvoiced activities LED
• V/UV Mode OFF, Mixed V/UV, SWITCHED
• Threshold V/UV freely adjustable
• Time response for V/UV switching selectable Slow/Medium/Fast
• Time response selectable for Symmetry Attack/Release, only Attack, only Release! Slew Rate fully adjustable from very fast to full freeze
• Dedicated Freeze Slew switch, with external Gate and MIDI control
• External Voiced and External Unvoiced signals with dedicated analog connections and level controls

Analysis/Synthesis controls

• Each analysis band has dedicated envelope follower output, VCA control input & VCA output level for band mixing
• Analysis/Synthesis interaction
• Internal normalization 1-by-1 between analysis and synthesis bands
• Front panel patching 1/4” for free re-configuration analysis/synthesis
• Coupling control for different internal re-configuration with selectable offset
• Env Foll -> VCA in 1-by-1 or +1/+2/+3/-1/-2/-3 offset from Env Foll to VCA CV In
• Dedicated high-pass filter on the main output  
• Main output level control with dedicated Vu-Meter
• MIDI interface
• MIDI In/Thru on cabinet back panel
• Dedicated hardware MIDI SubModule for 5U modular mounting
• MIDI Note On/Off with MIDI Pitch Bend on Carrier Internal VCO Pitch or MIDI Mod Wheel for Slew Limiter Time control
• MIDI Sustain On/Off for Slew Limiter Freeze On/Off

Front panel connections

• Audio Input Connections: Combo XLR/TRS Mic/Line Inputs, external Voiced signal, external
• Unvoiced signal
• Control Input Connections: VCO 1V/Oct, Freeze Momentary Switch, Slew Time 0/+5V control ino Audio Output Connections: Internal VCO Output, Internal Preamp Output, Phones Output, Left
• Output (odd numbered bands output), Right/Mono Output (even numbered bands output)o Control Output Connections: V/UV Control Output
• Same hardware standard of Grp A2 Synthesizer & R-24 Step Sequencer
• Fully independent HW cabinet with wooden panels
• Optional “tolexed box” cabinet with upper handle and metal angles for real vintage loop.
• Tolexed box has internal power for easiness of transport External power unit
• 8-unit width in 5U modular format
• Can be installed in 5U modular cabinets with DotCom and Moon Modular powering standards