If you need texts: just search for Laurie Anderson lyrics 🙂. She did a whole lot of vocoder / avant-garde style music in the 1980’s of which “O Superman” is the only song that got very famous, but her vocoder songs, particularly on the album “Big Science” are well worth a listen. The lyrics are often very weird and funny.
Mrs Lou Reed! 😁 Big Science is well worth checking out as it's aa absolutely fantastic album! Reached the top of the charts in the U.K. When it was first released!
More more. I'm in love with my Roland AIRA compacts....and modular....and the Behringer clones. An 80s metalhead turned DJ turned frustrated wannabe synth god. Great work!!
I just bought the E-4 a few weeks ago and already love it. Since the early 2000s I've not been too enamoured with a tonne of Roland gear, but I feel like the E-4 is destined to become a minor classic! At first I was kinda hesitant as it doesn't have a balanced XLR input, but I must admit it has a really good mic preamp. Using it with a SM-58 with a 1/4" Jack there is virtually no hiss/noise or feedback even at high levels they an amp/p.a.. I've found that it sounds even better sticking my old Boss CS-3 compressor in front. Currently I'm using it in the FX send/return of my old mixing desk. TBH I'm absolutely loving experimenting with just the Scatter and reverb on a bunch of my old analog synth and drum machines especially on the TB-303, it sounds wonderfully deranged!😁 I paid £143 for it which is great, it's worth it for the reverb and Vocoder function alone.
@@GullySyde28 Yeah, ideally there should be a Line/Mic switch so you can plug in a guitar or synth on the 1/4 Input on the front. You can just use a DI Box tho so you don't fry it, lol.
Thank you! For some reason there is literally no other demo like this on RU-vid. They all ignore midi input and go, here you go, autotune, done! There was a little midi input on a SonicState video but they showed it for like 2 seconds.
Great Job Bro! You know, I think you have struck on something here with "connectivity vids". This is a bit of a dark corner for most channels, and you doing special vids on this opens up lots of opportunities, such as connecting POs to various equipment, or say, connecting Volcas to Liven XFm, etc. And, thanks for the link to the Midi-A Adapter that works!
Wow! What a nice video, FB! Your vocal effects and ambient idea with this thing is something I'd never thought about and I love your results! I won't be getting this gadget because I already have the Roland VP-7 as I mentioned yesterday...but I'm inspired to try your ideas out on that! Thank you!!!! Love these videos! And may I also add that with all the bad going on in the world right now, just hearing your positive attitude and the joy you get from making music is a therapy I need and I look forward to my FB fix everyday! You really do make this world a nicer place! Thank you!
Instead of a bulky microphone, and stand - I just tested the E-4 with Teenage Engineering M-1 headset. ( a more compact solution :) ) The TRRS jack works , you can use the microphone and monitor with the headset .! I guess one would use the USB Type-C (Audio, MIDI) out while monitoring and using the microphone plugged into the E-4.
I've got this to work with the MPK mini via the MPC One+. I have connected the MPC One+, MPK mini and Roland E-4 via USB to get the voice through E-4 autotuned to the notes played on the MPK. The track is set to midi, midi program channel is 1 and midi port is "E-4 MIDI IN". The E-4 mix out is connected to the MPC input.
Does sound very good. Was excited to get one of these. Then looked around and went for the TC Helicon Perform VE instead. A very nice box, with built in drum machine and sampler, though pretty basic, they're great fun.
HAHA! TOO MUCH FUN! Now ... what happens if you take the audio out of a synth or a PO and use that into the Microphone input (turn the synth volume way down first) and mangle that with the vocoder or the MIDI/pitch/harmony thing or the other effects to mangle the sound?
Hey great vid as usual! I was trying to connect my OP-1 to the E4 to use the keyboard vocoder but seems it wont work. Do l have buy the jack adaptors from 3.5 to midi maybe? Thank you again!
@@FreeBeat You're welcome! I sort of stumbled over your account after buying a Volva and an IK mini a couple of weeks ago (RU-vid-algorithm works!) and i like your approach to things which don't cost an arm and a leg ... 👍
I've been experimenting with my E-4 for weeks now and absolutely love it. I've been using the sequencer and arpeggiator on my MS-1 (Roland SH-101 clone) then singing thru the mic. I've also been feeding a distorted guitar signal into it from my old EHX Big Muff and Morley Wah, it's really a nifty sounding bit of gear, cheap too!😁
I have the E-4 and I'm still dying to find someone who is making a video that shows how to sync with an external midi clock. I have an OP-Z with the midi out module. The E-4's auto pitch knob is blinking when the Op-Z is going, showing that it recognizes the signal, but I can't figure out how to actually record synced loops. Would love if you make a video showing how to use that feature
Hi great video, just discovered the Aria series. I have to say I'm very impressed. Very interesting in the E-4 but I do have a couple of questions. I've had the Antares Auto Tune for about 20 years and various software processors. The problem with the Antares is it is basically on or off. Wish it did like percentage etc. So how does the E-4 work as just an intonation processor? I'm interested in it mostly for live performance. I'm a woodwind player. Do you know of any videos that show the E-4 being used with woodwinds? Also, I suppose it can be, but when using it as a harmonizer can you send the chords from a sequencer? I play alot as a soloist, playing along with midi backgrounds or sometimes as a duo. Mostly very poor paying gigs. So I want to simplify as much as possible. Thanks for a great video!
Hi Free Beat, great video! I've just bought one myself and am trying to set it up I just need to know whare the red and black cables that are coming out of the mix out and what do they connect too? Many thanks for any help
Those just go to my audio interface so I could record the audio for this video. Just plug your speakers or headphones in there to be able to hear the E-4. Thanks for watching :)
Thanks for another great vid!! Question: do you think I could use my older synths that have midi like this: the Alesis Micron and the venerable MircoKorg ?
Free Beat i love you channel would it be possible to show how to set up the roland t-8 with the korg sq 64 so i can use every individual drum that would be so amazing thks
Soon on this channel: Free Beat driving through a McDrive, ordering the McAlien menu in vocoder style. I can not wait to see you demo routing synth audio through his baby.
Im using this to allow soundbath attendants sing in key with our ambient music. However, dilemma!!! I followed your instructions and the roland manual to the letter and for some reason I still cant get the MIDI signal recieved. Using Type A 3.5 to 5 pin MIDI Adaptor. Can anyone help me out here? Auto pitch to Fix, Key Input turned on. Keystep 37 clock set to internal. Proper Midi channel. What am I missing?
I have both of these devices and they are hooked up the way you've described but nothing happens when I press buttons on the keystep37. it is set to channel1
Hello, A question for the experts. *How do I connect devices with built-in sounds Directly to a control keyboard that has no sounds? *Which cables do I need? And what is the friend why? - I have: launchkey 25 mk Novation control keyboard and want to connect it for example: to CIRCUIT TRACKS. Or - for the Roland device / Roland Aira S-1 and use their sounds. Many thanks to the helpers.
Awesome video! I have a question. Could you hypothetically control the pitch of your voice with just the pitchbend ribbon and no key inputs? I have some projects in mind which involve a lot of repitching with simple gestures. I am thinking of buying an E-4
Nice video! Is there a vocoder setting where the mic input is closed, when you don’t play a key? Otherwise all noises around you on stage will trigger the vocoder in your breaks:)
Attempting this with a Komplete control s88 and not having success. Using the BMIDI 5-35 Type A cable. Is it a controller capability issue? I notice you and another content creator are using the Arturia Keystep. Are you powering the Keystep through your computer or with a power supply? Thanks
Can you plug other instruments into the input, or does it have to be a mic only? Curious if you could plug a guitar into it, or the output from a synth etc.
Hi! Can you help me? I'm interested in buying a Roland E4, but I'm trying to figure out what I actually need to make it sound through speakers...How should I output it to an amplifier for example? Or to audio monitors? Can I do that with just one cable?
Can Roland e-4 be used for live stage performance? I ever tried it with my full band performance (of course with loud sound environment) but the e-4 created huge noise unexpectedly. Is it common for e-4? Then it’s only designed for silent studio (?)
Weird question: Why do you use Ring/Tip splitter cables so often on devices that you could just plug a single Stereo 3.5mm cable into? (I get it when you're interfacing with Pocket Operators, but why, for example, on this video)?
I use the Zoom Livetrak L-12 to record all of my audio. That 3.5mm cable you always see goes into a separate left and right input on the L-12, in channels 11/12. You can see my setup in this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-upEL19e1Gx8.html :)
I have been looking at these harmony solution devices for live use but I really want to have the harmony generation completely independent of the main vocal. Is it possible to do this - kind of a side-chain kind of solution? Perhaps with this - say I want to have part of the song doubled and part with a 3rd up - I suppose I could use a send from my main vocal channel and use the MIDI note generation and return to my ‘harminy channel’ to generate the harmonies? But yes I would also want parts of the song with just the main vocal.
Hi, I finally got the E-4! But I can not seem to find a way to change the darn tempo from the default 130bpm that shows up on the display when I first turn it on. Have you figured out how to change the tempo? It affects almost everything with respect to the effects,scatter, delay, looper, and is frustrating not even the online manual talks about how to change the darn tempo lol. Any help would be great. Also, do I have to use the battery all the time or can I plug the unit into a 5V brick and use it safely that way? A great device but at first try seems very limited.
Is there a way to send notes to the e4 and sing in tune based on what's being played via midi? So not fixing the singed notes to a single note as this video. Letting the singing notes change naturally as I'd sing but in tune. I hope that makes sense :) also when I turn on auto pitch I can't turn it off. The only way to remove the fixed singing controlled via midi is to turn off the device.
@@FreeBeat could you make a video tutorial about that? I think It would be super useful for many vocalists like me. Thank you a lot, I'm not missing any of your videos :)
@@FreeBeat sorry auto correct changed my orginal so sentence it’s like deep autotune like tpain would use. It appears to have it but o haven’t see. Anyone make a video using it for more than 2 seconds it was a big feature of the vt4 and for example the c1 hardtune by tc electronics is basically a dedicated pedal to just that. It’s basically the autotune with like 80 percent or higher settings
Hey, can someone HELP, I have the J6 and the E4 and It doesn't work. The midi works because when I press play on the j6 there is a dot blinking on the E4 but if I press any button on the j6 it doesn't change the pitch, I turn key IN, out on the FiH etc but it do not work. Please someone help :) love you guys
I bought a CA-3 5-pins DIN-TRS mini jack Midi-adapter , followed all steps of the video over and over and i cannot make it work. Now I'm not sure if i bought the right adapter...can someone help me ,I'm going nuts...!?...😫
@@FreeBeat i found out the problem...i had to change the midi output channel from the Arturia key 37, meanwhile I've also found out that you can also change the midi input channel from the Roland E3...😉...maybe you're having the same issue....
@@FreeBeat I just want to record coming from Aira E-4 to the sp404 but with a midi controller connected to the E-4 just like in this video. I dont know if its possible.
@@vergellim7361 Sure! Just use something like this amzn.to/45OOTQO The dual 1/4" ends go into the inputs on the 404, then the single 1/8" end goes into the E-4. Then just connect a MIDI controller to the E-4 like normal.
@@FreeBeat Thanks. can i use this cable to connect to my Midi controller.www.sweetwater.com/c677--MIDI_Interfaces?highlight=MIDIminiTRSM&mrkgadid=&mrkgcl=28&mrkgen=gpla&mrkgbflag=1&mrkgcat=drums&percussion&acctid=21700000001645388&dskeywordid=92700073370090877&lid=92700073370090877&ds_s_kwgid=58700007963105270&ds_s_inventory_feed_id=97700000007215323&dsproductgroupid=1795338701694&product_id=MIDIminiTRSM&prodctry=US&prodlang=en&channel=online&storeid=&device=m&network=u&matchtype=&adpos=largenumber&locationid=9031928&creative=615094225367&targetid=pla-1795338701694&campaignid=17962511191&awsearchcpc=&&&gclid=Cj0KCQjwj_ajBhCqARIsAA37s0xmp5DtD09WyPSDMsCTVpKk22shvWU4I2LWSJuTTC8747ulz-L1F7gaAtquEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Hey there ! I tried to follow the steps to connect the unit via Midi with a midi keyboard (Keylab 49), but apparently the e-4 doesn’t receive the midi information from the keyboard, anyone with the same issue? 😢
I'm having the same issue...followed all steps over and over...now i'm suspecting that i bought the wrong midi adapter (a CA-3 5-pins DIN-TRS mini jack Midi-adapter)...🤷🏻♂️
@@Leo-ug4rf hello!!! I had to set the keyboard and e-4 to the same midi channels !!! There's a very complete tutorial over the e4. I'll look for it and share here in the comments...
I really liked the smaller form factor and the built in rechargeable battery. I also use Pocket Operators often, so being able to sync the Looper up with those is nice. Thanks for watching!
