I’d be getting one of these for myself if my roommate didn’t let me use his VT-4 full sized one. This one looked like the most interesting out of the Compact series. Good call!
Yeah I've been having a blast with it, as has my girlfriend lol. A few glasses of wine, some backstreet boys karaoke tracks, and the E-4 with a keyboard are a recipe for a good time hahaha.
This is an excellent bargain considering I paid $700 for a VP-7 years ago which does pretty much the same thing. But the VP-7 also turns your voice into several choices of choirs which is awesome. Search CZcams for it and you'll find a guy singing some amazing gospel songs through it!
Vocoders usually mess up speech so much that it is really hard to understand. This thing doesn’t, you can still follow what is being said. That is really nice!
Just want to second some of the other comments here - I'd love to hear other instruments/synths processed by this unit to see what kind of mayhem you could get up to.
I’ve had this for a couple weeks. I was most interested in running instruments thru it. Unfortunately I found that the unit seems to have some inherent noise, weak signal (clean signal is horrible), and just unprofessional results. I’m actually wondering if I have a partially defective unit.. it’s that bad. The inputs seem WAY overly sensitive. I tried many different sources through both inputs. The biggest issue to me is that, even with all effects turned off, the pitch of the output is slightly varying with gross artifacts. If this is just the way this thing is, I only see it useful for super heavy effects…like the vocoder+harmonizer which is cool.
I think, the way you have it, the PO-24 by-passes signal processing. You need a TRRS splitter thru the 3.5mm headphone jack. The mic side of the splitter will allow incoming audio to be processed as well as your 1/4" mic input...
This is the one I really want. I should probably invest more time in learning my Microkorg and it's vocoder though, and the mpc software voice effects.
Yeah that's pretty much where I'm at too haha. Free Beat "the channel" might get the J-6 to showcase, but Free Beat "the person" wanted the E-4 lol. Thanks for watching!
this is freaking cool it's almost like my TC Helicon voicelive Touch. but I feel this is more then enough, on my Voice live I have alot of sounds that seem very repetitive and it's a bit of a let down. so I also like the Roland smaller foot print. 😁👊
Why not get a VT4 if you need a portable unit, but my experience is that the Roland VT4 comes with a bit of noice, but I plug it in to my SSL2 Audio interface, with that it sounds great.
I've been toying with the idea of a VT-4 for a while, but with the Aira being a new release, and the internal battery recharged with type C, it just felt like a great fit for the channel. Thanks for watching!
Good day and thanks for this. Can you connect the Roland E-4 directly to a video cameras mic input to record the tweaked camera or do you need to sync it in post?
Right? I keep looking to see when they're available and it's just a bunch of "Roland announced" and "available now" with all stores saying Preorder still....
Yeah haha, I didn't actually run the PO-24 through it in this video, just passed the audio through. I'll post a video about running audio through the effects soon!
Hi, I just got one of these and love your video! I am using mine with a dynamic mic (Behringer XM8500). The signal seems a bit low, do you run this through an audio interface to bring the signal up? Thanks!
@@FreeBeat Thanks for responding! I got a new cable and didn't need to use a preamp to get it to line level! Can I ask - do you use it with a speaker or an amp? Or do you put it through your audio interface? Thanks!
They seem pretty similar. The VT-4 looks a little more powerful, the E-4 (to my ears) sounds a little cleaner, and has an internal battery. Thanks for watching!
I've tried it with a super cheap (and old) Radioshack microphone, and the results weren't great. But I know there are other cheap mics that are better quality, so I'm really not sure haha.
Do you know if the E4 can pass the MIDI THRU from my iPad to another hardware synth?? I want to use as an audio interface of my iPad but I'd like to use my sequencers apps sending MIDI THRU the E4 straight to my other synths. Is it possible as there is only midi in/out in the back....
Does it work automaticaly with windows 10, audio universal without additionnal program. I need some kind of simple voice changer for entertaining my niece who is in hospita.l. she loves when i sub some of her prefered animes.
So I did get it to work without any additional software, but the audio latency was pretty bad (probably about a half second or so). Hope that helps, thanks for watching!
Last week I posted a video trying LSDJ for the first time (I loved it), and I also made a community post asking if anyone wanted to sell me one hahaha. Needless to say, I'll be preordering one soon :D Thanks for watching!
Someone, please help me out! I like to incorporate the E-4 Voice Tweaker into my live set: I will use it for occasional singing, but the problem is that I can't sing for shit. Is the autotune strong enough for it to hold pitch? Peace !
Yes it definitely is! You can actually set it to fixed pitch if you'd like, or even use a keyboard (or sequencer) to make sure you're always singing the right notes. Thanks for watching :)
It's a shame that as the channel grows and the money flows in that the new gear comes thick and fast. A couple of years ago your channel was interesting as it covered pocket operators, which I was mainly interested in, and eventually convinced me to get an OPZ. Now its just more and more new gear that I have absolutely no interest in, just like many other you tubers, and the interest fades. Good luck with future unboxing of the latest gear, I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for one day, maybe 🤔😊👍
The Sonicware Liven XFM and Roland E-4 are literally the 2nd and 3rd pieces of gear I've picked up this year. And guess what the first one was...a Pocket Opeator (PO-133 Street Figher) lol. Someone did send me the Deluge, and I was so excited about it that I probably did make a few too many videos on it right away, and for that I apologize. Free Beat has never been a Pocket Operator exclusive channel, the main focus has always been on budget gear as a whole. Both of the devices I just unboxed fall squarely into that category, and they will be added into my normal content, and featured for years to come, just like the other gear I own. Your comment hurts a little bit, not gonna lie, because one of the things I pride myself on is continually using budget gear, well after it has been released, in new and exciting ways, as well as still making tutorial and tip videos for that gear, again, well after the release. That's why I'm still averaging one Pocket Operator video a week. Heck, I'm currently working on a Pocket Operator concept album, and planning a big release for that this summer. Also, the money is certainly not "flowing" lol. I barely manage to pay rent each month, and I certainly don't have the funds to keep the gear flowing thick and fast haha. I've been saving up extra bits here and there for the past five months, trying to figure out exactly what to add to the channel's arsenal. As someone who enjoys covering budget grooveboxes, the Liven XFM felt like a good fit, especially at $199. I've also been after a new effects unit for a while, as well as a way to add vocals to my personal music outside of the channel videos. When Roland announced the E-4, I realized it would fill many different roles for both the channel, and myself personally. Sorry for the extended explanation, just wanted to let you know that I don't just go buying gear on a whim. I've put lots of thought and strategy into these two purchases. Like I said in the video, they just happened to show up at the same time. Since I'm not really one to manufacture things on the channel, I just released the videos back to back. I do apologize if you've been expecting daily Pocket Operator content this whole time, and I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. I totally understand if this drives you from the channel, and if that's the case, I'm grateful for the time you did spend here. All the best, Free Beat
@@FreeBeat cheers for the reply. Apologies for the little rant, I think you just spoiled us in the early years! Everyday was like Xmas day and I couldn't wait for the daily video. Keep on doing what you're doing my friend 👍😊
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So much new gear coming out, it's a very exciting time. So much of it is relatively low cost too, which is the best part imo. Music is life!
Yeah, I love that these two new pieces of gear don't even total $400!
I’d be getting one of these for myself if my roommate didn’t let me use his VT-4 full sized one. This one looked like the most interesting out of the Compact series. Good call!
Well that is pretty cool of your roommate haha. Thanks for watching!
This is the one I decided to get as well. My reasoning was the same as yours. Cool that you got yours already, it looks fun, I can’t wait!
Yeah, I was surprised at how fast it shipped haha. Thanks for watching, I hope you get yours soon!
two unboxings in a row? really looking forward to a bunch of new content with this stuff - especially combining it with the other gear you have!
Yea haha, just how shipping worked out! I'm so excited to use it with the rest of my gear too :)
If you ever wanted to cover “O Superman”, this is the device. Haha. Sounds pretty nice, I’m sure you’ll have too much fun with it.
Yeah I've been having a blast with it, as has my girlfriend lol. A few glasses of wine, some backstreet boys karaoke tracks, and the E-4 with a keyboard are a recipe for a good time hahaha.
This is an excellent bargain considering I paid $700 for a VP-7 years ago which does pretty much the same thing. But the VP-7 also turns your voice into several choices of choirs which is awesome. Search CZcams for it and you'll find a guy singing some amazing gospel songs through it!
That's awesome, thanks for watching!
Vocoders usually mess up speech so much that it is really hard to understand. This thing doesn’t, you can still follow what is being said. That is really nice!
Yeah, I was really surprised at how clear that part of the video was!
Amazing. Can't wait to see more of this and your take on the XFM!!!
They'll both be thrown into the normal rotation soon :) Thanks for watching!
Okay...I just ordered mine and will have it tomorrow! Hopefully, it will cover my live vocoder needs!
Informative, entertaining and all that good stuff. Really cool device, I couldn’t believe how small it is!
Thanks as always Howard!
Love this channel. You’re earning the subscribers!
Thanks so much, I appreciate it!
Looks like a perfect addition to a future live stream event!
:D You read my mind!
Sweet!! Now you can say FREE BEAT a different way, every day for over a year in your video intro😁😁😁
Now THAT would be a video lol.
I love my VT-4 vocal FX processor. The battery built in is super nice, I have to plug in mine to the wall or use AA batteries.
Yeah, that was one of my main reasons for going with the E-4 instead of the VT-4. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the entertaining unboxing!
Absolutely, thanks for watching!
Yeah, they are all that size. 😮I was similarly shocked when I opened my T8 yesterday. 😄
That's crazy!
This thing looks really cool, I think I'm going to pick it up!
It's SUPER fun!
Just want to second some of the other comments here - I'd love to hear other instruments/synths processed by this unit to see what kind of mayhem you could get up to.
Accurate beats ran some samples thru it
That video should be coming tomorrow!
I’ve had this for a couple weeks. I was most interested in running instruments thru it. Unfortunately I found that the unit seems to have some inherent noise, weak signal (clean signal is horrible), and just unprofessional results. I’m actually wondering if I have a partially defective unit.. it’s that bad. The inputs seem WAY overly sensitive. I tried many different sources through both inputs. The biggest issue to me is that, even with all effects turned off, the pitch of the output is slightly varying with gross artifacts. If this is just the way this thing is, I only see it useful for super heavy effects…like the vocoder+harmonizer which is cool.
Free Beat do you find it impossible to get a clean signal through this?
I got mine last week. So fun! I've also purchased the other two 🙈i couldn't resist haha.
I'm sure you'll be making some great sounds with them 🤘👍
@@RaverOperatorGeeza thanks man. I'm exited 🙌
@@wiggesobk I would be too! If love to try these myself 💯💯💯
@@RaverOperatorGeeza they are pretty cool. I just got them :) The j-6 is the most complicated to me. But they all feel very unique.
Can't wait to see the E-4 in some live show contest entries!
I think, the way you have it, the PO-24 by-passes signal processing. You need a TRRS splitter thru the 3.5mm headphone jack. The mic side of the splitter will allow incoming audio to be processed as well as your 1/4" mic input...
Yeah I know, I wasn't trying to process the PO-24's audio, I just wanted some rhythm in the background to make it a bit more interesting.
It sounded way dope!!!
@@FreeBeat Can you imagine pumping the PO-35 thru this thing... I gotta try that soon!
Subbed great overview. Looks super fun and sample into Roland SP404 make techno house beats for days.
5:30 Dude I did not realize you were such an accomplished freestyler. 😅
Hahaha :D
Out of interest, would this really offer much benefit over the MPC One's built in Vocal Effects?
Probably not, other than hardware control, and the flexibility of it being a standalone piece of gear. Thanks for watching!
This is the one I really want. I should probably invest more time in learning my Microkorg and it's vocoder though, and the mpc software voice effects.
It's always a good use of time to further your knowledge of gear you already own! But the E-4 IS a blast haha. Thanks for watching!
I am also interested in this one, but not the other two. 😄
Yeah that's pretty much where I'm at too haha. Free Beat "the channel" might get the J-6 to showcase, but Free Beat "the person" wanted the E-4 lol. Thanks for watching!
@@FreeBeat Ha! 👍 ...Know what I really want? 1010Music Lemondrop.
this is freaking cool it's almost like my TC Helicon voicelive Touch. but I feel this is more then enough, on my Voice live I have alot of sounds that seem very repetitive and it's a bit of a let down. so I also like the Roland smaller foot print. 😁👊
Thanks so much for watching!
Wonder what's it sound like plugged into og~OP1? nice job
I'll give it a shot, in both directions!
Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
I would choose the Vocorder unit as well for the very same reasons
Yeah, it just seemed unique, compared to the other two haha.
I like this unit. I’ve just never been a fan of 3.5mm midi jacks.
Me neither, I would have definitely liked a 5 pin. But given the form factor, I understand why they did it this way. Thanks for watching!
It was easy to understand your words through the vocoded part at 5:35, which means it must be pretty decent.
Yeah, I was very impressed with the clarity of that clip while editing. Gives me a lot of ideas!
Drums kinda sound cool though it
I can't wait to try that!
Why not get a VT4 if you need a portable unit, but my experience is that the Roland VT4 comes with a bit of noice, but I plug it in to my SSL2 Audio interface, with that it sounds great.
I've been toying with the idea of a VT-4 for a while, but with the Aira being a new release, and the internal battery recharged with type C, it just felt like a great fit for the channel. Thanks for watching!
@@FreeBeat You can use batteries on the VT4 too and phantom power etc..
Good day and thanks for this. Can you connect the Roland E-4 directly to a video cameras mic input to record the tweaked camera or do you need to sync it in post?
Oh what!! I ordered one when they were announced! How did u get one so fast?
Right? I keep looking to see when they're available and it's just a bunch of "Roland announced" and "available now" with all stores saying Preorder still....
I pre-ordered it through Sweetwater, it wound up shipping way earlier than I thought it would!
Oh sweet! I tried ordering from them too but they won’t ship Roland gear to Canada :( I’m still eagerly anticipating mine and the J6!!!
I never thought of running a PO thru it! That could be fun! I actually have 3 vocal processors now, so I’m going to experiment with the POs!
Yeah haha, I didn't actually run the PO-24 through it in this video, just passed the audio through. I'll post a video about running audio through the effects soon!
Can you turn the volume of the mic up without deafening yourself? I got one and i am very confused trying to use it with my iPad…
Yes, the mic gain and volume controls are separate :) Thanks for watching!
Hi, I just got one of these and love your video! I am using mine with a dynamic mic (Behringer XM8500). The signal seems a bit low, do you run this through an audio interface to bring the signal up? Thanks!
I haven't had to, I've just been adjusting the signal with the mic sensitivity knob. Thanks for watching!
@@FreeBeat Thanks for responding! I got a new cable and didn't need to use a preamp to get it to line level! Can I ask - do you use it with a speaker or an amp? Or do you put it through your audio interface? Thanks!
@@gettothechorus All of my audio goes into my Zoom Livetrak L-12, which I use headphones to monitor :)
A VT4 or a E4? That is the question!
Is there anywhere that compares the capabilities of both?
They seem pretty similar. The VT-4 looks a little more powerful, the E-4 (to my ears) sounds a little cleaner, and has an internal battery. Thanks for watching!
It looks like it comes with compression built-in. Can you comment on it? Does it work well?
I don't really have the best ear for that stuff to be honest. I haven't noticed any issues though. Thanks for watching!
I want to buy my first synth (I’m a drummer) and I do not know what to choose...
Korg monologue or Arturia micro freak?
Or .... ?
It really depends on what you want to do with it?
Can you run an already recorded vocal track from your daw out to the E-4 and back in a send and return?
I believe so but I'm not entirely sure, sorry!
Because it has a record/vocoder option do you think it’ll function with a sequencer like on the moog grandmother?
It depends on how you'd like to use them together I think. What did you have in mind?
@@FreeBeat ideally I’d like use the sequencer or arpeggiator on the moogGM to trigger the E4 via midi
@@FreeBeat I have the tc helicon perform VE and it allows for that function but these tc units are built poorly and the constantly turn off /on
Would you recommend a cheap microphone for this thing?
I've tried it with a super cheap (and old) Radioshack microphone, and the results weren't great. But I know there are other cheap mics that are better quality, so I'm really not sure haha.
Looks like fun
Yeah, I've been having a blast learning it!
Do you know if the E4 can pass the MIDI THRU from my iPad to another hardware synth??
I want to use as an audio interface of my iPad but I'd like to use my sequencers apps sending MIDI THRU the E4 straight to my other synths. Is it possible as there is only midi in/out in the back....
my biggest question is: is it worth the $$$ over an ios vocoder?
I'm not sure, I've never tried one haha.
Can you save your settings as presets? Haven't seen this mentioned anywhere.
Unfortunately you can't :(
@@FreeBeat Thanks
Free~ Love it!superb !talk you later~
Thanks so much!
Could I plug this into a mixing desk when I’m playing live?
Yes that should work just fine!
@@FreeBeat Excellent, i think ill get one
Does it work automaticaly with windows 10, audio universal without additionnal program. I need some kind of simple voice changer for entertaining my niece who is in hospita.l. she loves when i sub some of her prefered animes.
So I did get it to work without any additional software, but the audio latency was pretty bad (probably about a half second or so). Hope that helps, thanks for watching!
@@FreeBeat thanks for your fast answer, what a shame for this latency, maybe i’ll chose the vt4 in the 2nd market.
@@obiwankenobi6271 The latency has to do with Windows, not the E-4. Without using an extra piece of software you'll probably always experience it.
What's your thoughts about the m8 tracker from dirtywave?
Last week I posted a video trying LSDJ for the first time (I loved it), and I also made a community post asking if anyone wanted to sell me one hahaha. Needless to say, I'll be preordering one soon :D Thanks for watching!
Does it have megaphone or radio effect?
It does not :(
Someone, please help me out!
I like to incorporate the E-4 Voice Tweaker into my live set:
I will use it for occasional singing, but the problem is that I can't sing for shit.
Is the autotune strong enough for it to hold pitch?
Peace !
Yes it definitely is! You can actually set it to fixed pitch if you'd like, or even use a keyboard (or sequencer) to make sure you're always singing the right notes. Thanks for watching :)
SM58? Where?
Sure sm58? Are you SURE about that lol. Kinda worries me that a guy doing gear reviews doesn't know the difference
It's a shame that as the channel grows and the money flows in that the new gear comes thick and fast. A couple of years ago your channel was interesting as it covered pocket operators, which I was mainly interested in, and eventually convinced me to get an OPZ. Now its just more and more new gear that I have absolutely no interest in, just like many other you tubers, and the interest fades. Good luck with future unboxing of the latest gear, I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for one day, maybe 🤔😊👍
I don’t think most people are doing this for/making much money.
I’m cool with them making money from hobbies! I want everyone to be able to support their hobby with their hobby!
The Sonicware Liven XFM and Roland E-4 are literally the 2nd and 3rd pieces of gear I've picked up this year. And guess what the first one was...a Pocket Opeator (PO-133 Street Figher) lol. Someone did send me the Deluge, and I was so excited about it that I probably did make a few too many videos on it right away, and for that I apologize. Free Beat has never been a Pocket Operator exclusive channel, the main focus has always been on budget gear as a whole. Both of the devices I just unboxed fall squarely into that category, and they will be added into my normal content, and featured for years to come, just like the other gear I own. Your comment hurts a little bit, not gonna lie, because one of the things I pride myself on is continually using budget gear, well after it has been released, in new and exciting ways, as well as still making tutorial and tip videos for that gear, again, well after the release. That's why I'm still averaging one Pocket Operator video a week. Heck, I'm currently working on a Pocket Operator concept album, and planning a big release for that this summer. Also, the money is certainly not "flowing" lol. I barely manage to pay rent each month, and I certainly don't have the funds to keep the gear flowing thick and fast haha. I've been saving up extra bits here and there for the past five months, trying to figure out exactly what to add to the channel's arsenal. As someone who enjoys covering budget grooveboxes, the Liven XFM felt like a good fit, especially at $199. I've also been after a new effects unit for a while, as well as a way to add vocals to my personal music outside of the channel videos. When Roland announced the E-4, I realized it would fill many different roles for both the channel, and myself personally. Sorry for the extended explanation, just wanted to let you know that I don't just go buying gear on a whim. I've put lots of thought and strategy into these two purchases. Like I said in the video, they just happened to show up at the same time. Since I'm not really one to manufacture things on the channel, I just released the videos back to back.
I do apologize if you've been expecting daily Pocket Operator content this whole time, and I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. I totally understand if this drives you from the channel, and if that's the case, I'm grateful for the time you did spend here.
All the best,
Free Beat
@Allan Parkin what kind of content would you be excited to see? Music theory, jams, more in-depth guides on how to use specific gear?
@@FreeBeat cheers for the reply. Apologies for the little rant, I think you just spoiled us in the early years! Everyday was like Xmas day and I couldn't wait for the daily video. Keep on doing what you're doing my friend 👍😊
Can i get deep voice by pitch shifter and can it be used in live streaming or live calls for voice transformation?
Please share your email id for business enquiry. I have a requirement need you suggestion and offcource we will pay 😇