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Alex Ball’s VP-550 Rave Resurrection: Still a Sonic Street Weapon?
Alex Ball, maestro of vintage synths and cinematic grooves, drags the Roland VP-550 out of the 2006 time capsule and onto the slab for a proper inspection. Is this 20-year-old vocal mangler still a secret weapon, or just another relic gathering dust? Expect a deep dive into its choir-morphing, vocoder-twisting madness, with Alex’s signature storytelling and hands-on jams. If you think old gear can’t slap, think again – this one might just surprise you. Read on for the verdict, but trust us: the real magic is in the sounds you’ll only catch in the video.