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I originally posted this on another thread but got no response. It may more appropriately should have been posted here as I am interested in the PA 900's vocal processing qualities. Karmanever and I had been referencing Yamaha's VH2.

Karmathanever,

As a singer I was appalled at the quality of Yamaha's VH2. I am glad to see you use the term unusable because it is almost a joke. I have a Yamaha PSR S 750 because the vocal processing on the 950 which I really wanted for the convenience of onboard harmony while performing, was just unacceptable.

I have heard people with decent voices posting songs which are destroyed by Yamaha's VH2. Most of these people are Tyros4/5 keyboardists. How can a significant keyboard manufacturer continue to use that substandard VH2 in keyboards that cost so much I can't afford to use them. Here's what I want in my harmonizer........

https://app.box.com/s/mvd83apg9wwm3rpkkm76

Can I get this kind of sound from the 900's vocal processor? I have heard it has limitations compared to the one that came with the PA 800.

This is my rendition of Micheal Murphy's "Wildfire". I used my outboard Digitech Vocalist 4 set to key for the great harmonies you here in this song. Keyboard is my PSR S750. Mic into Vocalist 4 which is output through stereo mini headphone out to stereo mini AUX In on the keyboard.

I'm going to put out feelers on a used PA 800 but will likely end up with a PA 900 as the price point will likely be the same.
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God Bless,
Don

As I stated in the above post. I tried to get some advice on the 900's vocal processing with no reply.

Don't understand why my queries are being ignored.

God Bless,
Don

Don,

Sorry no one has answered you yet - I was hoping DonM would jump in here because he is a great singer and has used all of these VH on Yamaha and Korg.

After listening to your recording, I imagine every one else is intimidated by your great singing voice - that is a superb recording by the way - thanks for posting it here.

The Pa900 VH is a 3 part only harmonizer - the Pa3x is a full 4 part harmonizer.

I am not a singer and never use the VH on my keyboards, so I can't give you any help on making a choice - sorry.

Bill G

After listening to your recording, I imagine every one else is intimidated by your great singing voice - that is a superb recording by the way - thanks for posting it here.

Thanks Billy,
So I would lose one harmony voice as my Digitech has 4. I appreciate your input even though you don't sing and use the harmonies. The info you provided is a start. Now if only some of the other members would respond.

God Bless,
Don
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Well I've had all three--PSRS950, Pa3x and now PA900. I am quite satisfied with the harmonizer in the 900. It does have one fewer voice than the 3x, but I hardly ever use more than one harmony voice anyway.
The VH in the S950 is much improved over all previous Yamahas, and with a little tweaking is maybe usable for live work, if used very sparingly. It pales in comparison to the Korgs though.
I find it easier to quickly change things on the fly with the 900. It has a dedicated VH button that gives instant access to presets.
Hope this helps.
DonM

Thanks Don,

Sounds like it will work. At first when I rented the PA 800 I wasn't sold on the TC harmony but when I listen to the songs I recorded from that keyboard I hear what I like. I think the $3000 price point on that board made me think that I was better off with my outboard Digitech. By the way that Vocalist 4 unit reads the voice very well so what I've been doing is placing my favourite settings set up in C D E Eb F G A Bb (the keys I sing in) Set up this way I just step through with the up or down pedal to get what I want. This way, I can do without midi and it works great even though not quite as convenient as the way the PA boards bring in midi generated harmony at the push of a footswitch. Got to save up some funds but I think I will eventually end up with a PA 900 and still hang on to my Yamaha.

Thanks for your help!

God Bless,
Don