Vocoder

Hold the Value knob and short-press 14/A6/Sampler button to access the sampler. If needed, repeat this until you are in vocoder ("VCdr") mode.

A vocoder works by splitting the input signal into frequency bands, extracting the amplitude envelope from each band, and applying it to a corresponding carrier signal to produce a synthesized output. This allows for the modulation of one sound source (usually a synthesized note) by the characteristics of another (typically vocals), resulting in the distinctive robotic or synthesized voice effect.

Using vocoder mode is identical to using the resampler, except that incoming audio (modulator) is used to modulate the resampler audio (carrier). In other words, whatever you say (or play) into the audio input is "imprinted" on the synthesized note being played. Carrier signals with a lot of harmonic content work best, such as saw waves, strings and chords.

E.g. to record vocoded phrase or word, select a track with a sound that is a good carrier (for the classic saw wave, select "init patch" from the patch page's context menu). Play a note/chord to establish the pitch or chord. Switch to the vocoder. If you wish to use a microphone for the modulator signal, switch to mic mode (write + play + turn value to right). Just like with the sampler, hold write + the slice slot 1-16 you wish to record into. Say something through the mic. You should now have a vocoded sample at the specified pitch.