Sennheiser Vocoder VSM-201

Here are some audio samples dedicated to the usage of the legendary Sennheiser VSM-201 Vocoder. Being that there is hardly any info on the web in reference to this unit, I took the initiative to be probably the first person to post audio samples of this vintage dinosaur....ENJOY!!!

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Vocoder
• Sennheiser
• Vintage
• Electronic
• Music

[KwK303]

Battlestar Galactica ;-)

[intromix]

Actually, that would be the EMS Vocoder!

[johninsunnyvale]

hello there, where can one get an inexpensive vocoder for voice purpose's. Im looking to do sweeps and voice changing for a internet radio gig. Is there something I could use via my computer or is it just a stand alone thing?

[intromix]

It all depends on the SOUND you are looking for. You can get the Prosoniq Orange Vocoder which is a plug in for your PC or Mac and is a very clear vocoder. Or you can get a vintage Roland SVC-350 analog vocoder for $500.00 US if you want to sound like a "Freakazoid" robot

[VoiceEncoder]

The days of a Roland SVC-350 Vocoder costing $500 are pretty much OVER (unless your LUCKY)!!! NOWADAYS EXPECT to pay $1000 or MORE (BUT at least $800)!!!!

[intromix]

Wow, this must be recently, because I know they are always on Ebay and seems to be about the most common vintage vocoder!

[dhampex]

Amen to that and agreed!!!. Musical instrument should be analog. Still this day I use 2 inch 24 track and it sounds soooooo nice along with my analog synth. People just don't understand the quality of analog, they just want something quick and fast like McDonalds food.

[dhampex]

This is The Herbie Hancock Machine. I wish the VSM comes back.

[djrichierich706]

@intromix they are THE vocoders to have. svc all day..  i got mind for 530 on ebay a few years ago. lol good luck! ELECTRO

[VoiceEncoder]

@InspectahDeck718 The voicing of Soundwave was done on the Roland VP-330 Vocoder Plus (Mk1 or Mk2?) NOT on the Sennheiser Vocoder VSM201 (Mk1 nor Mk2)!!!

[InspectahDeck718]

Sample 3 = Soundwave from Transformers. AUTOBOTS INFERIOR, DECEPTICONS SUPERIORRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!

[VoiceEncoder]

Neil Young also used the Sennheiser Vocoder VSM201 as well for his robotic-vocals on his 'Trans' album!!

[VoiceEncoder]

Sorry Chris, BUT the Bode 7702 Vocoder BLOWS your old Sennheiser Vocoder VSM201...OUTTA-THE-WATER!!!!!!

[VoiceEncoder]

@intromix the EMS Vocoder 2000 MK1/I (beta-version) using a saxophone...to be EXACT!!!

[VoiceEncoder]

Chris, which one of these two were your former Sennheiser Vocoder VSM201 MkII (I think you told me yours was the MkII, and not the MkI)??