Open Box TASCAM TA-1VP Vocal Processor with Antares Auto-Tune Level 1

I tried to use it for the Auto-Tune feature, but sadly the Auto-Tune feature is very limited in adjusting the robotic type sound like in the songs of the big stars. It can make your voice sound a little like the pop stars, but is very limited with the adjustments it has. Plus they could have added a couple of effects like a good reverb and a delay to help make you sound like you are singing from a real professional studio. It does keep your singing in pitch, but if you are looking for that famous "Auto-Tune" effect on your voice you might be a little disappointed.

Sorry I waited so long to finally get this. It works, when used sparingly makes decent vocal sound right instead of just ok.

I can't wait to use it!

Hi I have the Tascam TA-1VP for tow year at my studio i got it for the auto tune, unfortunately for my ears it dose not have a pro sounding quality and the compressor is absolutely unusable and damage the out put signal my Antares plug in in protools works much batter.... some friend suggested to me the tc electronic Intonator

I have been on the fence for about a year now trying to figure out which vocal processor would fit my home studio best. On the journey I considered various TC Helicon products as well as this processor. With the recent price drop I finally landed on TA-1VP given and all I can say is WOW, what bang for the buck. Out of the box you notice how solidly it is made. It's a tank like much of the other Tascam stuff. I plugged it in and was then off and running without any problems. If you are looking for a unt that does not require prior signal processing knowledge then this unit may not be as intuitive as you may like and the manual won't be tremendously helpful without that knowledge. If you have the knowledge then the unit and manual are as intuitive as the day is long. This is a humble and natural sounding processor and not a glitzy and over produced and sometimes unnatural sounding product like the TC stuff is so it is best to think about this as a straight forward no nonsense channel strip that happens to also have basic Autotune pitch correction, some Mic Modeling (not as much as the full version of Mic Modeling) and great dynamics processing. The sound that comes out of this thing is outstanding and my vocals popped right to the front of my mix easy peasy. This box is very musical and won't get in your way as it is super easy to dial in. The Autotune does the job as designed and gives you handsome pitch corrected vocals. It will not however give you all the electronica processing that the uninspired seek (does anyone under 25 sing au natural anymore?). The analog tube modeling rocked and the mic modeler made my Shure Beta 58a sounded like a high quality large diaphragm condesnor mic. The dynamics more than handled my sometimes aggressive phrasing and kept things smoothe. In the end I am extremely satisfied with my purchase. In fact, this is the best purchase I have made in years. A one line synopsis: this unit is exceptionally high on quality albeit without any unnecessary frills to keep you sounding like yourself rather than everyone else.

If you are expecting the same performance as the plug-in, dont bother with ordering this unit. Taking this unit back to the store next week, not going to bother with live autotune. There seems to be a defect with the hardware firmware on this effect, crackles and pops.