 The Perform V.E. is an amazing tool for the electronic musician who wants to experiment with vocoding, sample synthesis, and other vocal effects. It combines an innovative sampling system with world-class vocal processing, an intuitive looper, and MIDI harmonies to create a totally unique instrument. And now, it's getting even better with a major firmware update. MIR 2.0 adds the ability to trigger drum voices using MIDI notes, an improved stutter effect, an all-new Variable Gender Morph mode, as well as several other bug fixes and workflow improvements. Perform V.E. can sample incoming audio and automatically map it to the keyboard. The sample engine on V.E. is seamlessly integrated with the vocoder, which allows you to vocode samples live without using a microphone. The looper on Perform V.E. is designed to allow you to create complete tracks without using other instruments. It has built-in drum sounds and sound-on-sound looping, allowing you to create lush soundscapes without using other instruments. If you do want to use another instrument, Firmware 2.0 adds the ability to loop the auxiliary input on Perform V.E. Perform V.E. also has a multi-track USB audio interface, which allows you to seamlessly integrate it into your studio or record your live performances with ease. Be sure to download Firmware 2.0, and if you haven't already, pick up or perform V.E. for yourself from your local dealer.