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=Tips and tricks=
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==Simulate a talkbox==
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The Formant effect lets you simulate a talkbox and, if you really really must, play Livin' on a Prayer. Attach a controller to the Control parameter in the Formant block, either an internal controller such as a LFO, or a pedal.
 
 
The Formant effect lets you simulate a talkbox and, if you really really must, play Livin' on a Prayer.
 
  
 
Examples in these forum discussions:
 
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Want tips for integrating your real talkbox to your Axe-Fx rig? Search the forum for "banshee".
 
Want tips for integrating your real talkbox to your Axe-Fx rig? Search the forum for "banshee".
  
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk_box Wikipedia.]
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk_box Wikipedia]
  
 
=Troubleshooting=
 
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Revision as of 14:31, 24 July 2018

Available on which Fractal Audio products

  • Axe-Fx III: 2 blocks
  • Axe-Fx II: 1 block
  • FX8: 1 block
  • AX8: 1 block

X/Y and channels

  • Axe-Fx III: 4 channels
  • Axe-Fx II: no
  • FX8: no
  • AX8: no

What does Formant do

The Formant filter simulates human vowel sounds. See table below.

Vowels.png

More information in the Owner's Manual.

Parameters table

Parameter Axe-Fx III Axe-Fx II AX8, FX8
Start Vowel yes
Middle Vowel yes
End Vowel yes
Resonance yes
Control yes

Simulating a talkbox

The Formant effect lets you simulate a talkbox and, if you really really must, play Livin' on a Prayer. Attach a controller to the Control parameter in the Formant block, either an internal controller such as a LFO, or a pedal.

Examples in these forum discussions:

A real talkbox doesn't use a speaker, so experiment with leaving out a Cab block.

Want tips for integrating your real talkbox to your Axe-Fx rig? Search the forum for "banshee".

Wikipedia

Troubleshooting

Clipping

Because of the resonant frequencies of the Formant filter, it's easy to make the digital signal clip. Make sure there's enough headroom in the preset level.