Parsec 2 as a Vocoder

[K1TTENM1TTEN]

Does anyone have any experience using Parsec 2 as a vocoder? Any opinions how it stacks up against the likes of Izotope's VocalSynth or the original vocoder in Parsec 1?

[ScuzzyEye]

I've used it, and it's fine. I'd even rank it above iZotope's (the carrier isn't as flexible as a full synth). But still my go-to is the BV-512. Supply your own synth (even Parsec), and modulator. It's a really good vocoder.

Additional: I will add that there are things you can do with Vocalsynth that you can't do with either BV-512 or Parsec. But it's vocoder module alone is just OK.

[demt]

couldnt get it to go the 2nd time i tried, Still whats a proper vocoder anyway im getting into vocal samples 4 my kicks

[ScuzzyEye]

Fire up the wayback machine. Here's a really great into to the BV-512 in Reason (and Reason plus Record!). It covers vocoding drums too.

[drloop]

I love using Parsec as Vocoder.


Parsec vocoder 1 minute in.
All sounds including drums is Parsec, really love that synth

[K1TTENM1TTEN]

All sounds including drums is Parsec, really love that synth

That's awesome! Are you using Parsec 1 or 2 for this? I currently have Parsec 1 and am debating if this upgrade would be worth it or not.

[drloop]

All sounds including drums is Parsec, really love that synth

That's awesome! Are you using Parsec 1 or 2 for this? I currently have Parsec 1 and am debating if this upgrade would be worth it or not.

I don’t remember, sorry.

[EnochLight]

Does anyone have any experience using Parsec 2 as a vocoder? Any opinions how it stacks up against the likes of Izotope's VocalSynth or the original vocoder in Parsec 1?

I love Parsec as a vocoder, and mostly prefer it over the BV512 - but only because it's just a different sort of vocoding sound (and much easier to get going compared to the BV512, IMHO, as there's really no wiring setup). iZotope's Vocal Synth is "ok", I suppose. I demo'd but couldn't be arsed into buying.

I currently have Parsec 1 and am debating if this upgrade would be worth it or not.

The upgrade cost from 1 to 2 is super cheap, IMHO, for what you get. Between the new presets, the drag-to-mod destination improvement, the displays - it's just a no-brainer. I say go for it:

• Build your sound with 36 new generators, including resynthesized instruments and all of Thor’s wavetables.
• Shape your sound with five new modifiers
• Interactive displays: draw your filter curves, draw your pitch and partial envelopes, get visual feedback on all modifier parameters.
• New modulation routings and an improved modulation interface: drag to the modulation destination
• 200+ new patches