Definition of "vocoder" []

• An electronic device or system for synthesizing speech. (noun)

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• "Also, Snoop's song uses BOTH a vocoder and Auto-Tune, just as Cher's Believe does, the vocoder is not used much, but it is used key places."
• "The vocoder is an amazing instrument; There's an interesting background on the technology in this survey of milestones in electronic musical instruments, and the good folks at O'Reilly will even tell you how to make your own, if you're so inclined."
• "The thing is, "Sensual Seduction" doesn't use the talkbox, nor does it use a vocoder, which is a completely different instrument that often gets credit for the talkbox's outbut."