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=Available on which Fractal Audio products=
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=Available on which products=
  
 
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks
 
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks
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* '''FM3''': yes
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': 1 block
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': 1 block
 
* '''FX8''': 1 block
 
* '''FX8''': 1 block
 
* '''AX8''': 1 block
 
* '''AX8''': 1 block
  
=X/Y and channels=
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=Channels or X/Y switching=
  
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 4 channels
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* '''Axe-Fx III''' and '''FM3''': 4 channels
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
 
* '''FX8''': no
 
* '''FX8''': no
 
* '''AX8''': no
 
* '''AX8''': no
  
=What does Formant do=
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=What is the Formant block=
  
The Formant filter simulates human vowel sounds. See table below.
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The Formant filter simulates human vowel sounds.
  
[[image:Vowels.png|150px]]
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[[image:Vowels.png|125px]]
  
More information in the [[Owners_Manuals|Owner's Manual]].
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More information in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formant Wikipedia] and the [[Owners_Manuals|Owner's Manuals]].
  
=Parameters table=
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=Position of the Formant block on the grid=
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For best results, put the block between the Amp and Cab blocks.
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=Parameters=
  
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
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! '''Parameter'''
 
! '''Parameter'''
! '''Axe-Fx III'''
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! '''Axe-Fx III / FM3'''
 
! '''Axe-Fx II'''
 
! '''Axe-Fx II'''
! '''AX8, FX8'''
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! '''AX8 / FX8'''
 
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| Start Vowel
 
| Start Vowel
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|}
 
|}
  
=Simulating a talkbox=
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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.
  
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.
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Attach a controller to the Control parameter in the Formant block, either an internal controller such as an LFO, or a pedal.
  
 
Forum discussions:
 
Forum discussions:
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* http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/living-on-a-prayer-without-an-expression-pedal.123521
 
* http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/living-on-a-prayer-without-an-expression-pedal.123521
  
A real talkbox doesn't use a speaker, so experiment with leaving out a Cab block.
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A real talkbox doesn't use a speaker, so experiment with leaving out a Cab block in the preset.
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Want tips for integrating your real talkbox in your Axe-Fx or AX8 rig? Search the forum for "banshee" or "talkbox".
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk_box Talk box in Wikipedia]
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==Emphasize frequencies==
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The Formant can be used to emphasize frequencies, for example when creating a [[Wah_block#Seek_Wah|Seek Wah]] effect. Put the Formant after the Wah block.
  
Want tips for integrating your real talkbox to your Axe-Fx rig? Search the forum for "banshee".
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==Make other sounds more vocal==
  
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk_box Wikipedia]
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Add the Formant to make other sounds more like human vocals.
  
=Preventing clipping=
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==Prevent clipping==
  
Because of the resonant frequencies of the Formant filter, it's easy to make the digital signal clip. Make sure to keep ample headroom in the preset level.
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Because of the resonant frequencies of the Formant filter, it's easy to make the digital signal clip. Keep sufficient headroom.
  
 
[[category:Axe-Fx2]]
 
[[category:Axe-Fx2]]
 
[[Category:Axe-Fx3]]
 
[[Category:Axe-Fx3]]
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[[category:FM3]]
 
[[category:AX8]]
 
[[category:AX8]]
 
[[category:FX8]]
 
[[category:FX8]]
 
[[category:Sounds]]
 
[[category:Sounds]]

Revision as of 08:15, 6 June 2019

Available on which products

  • Axe-Fx III: 2 blocks
  • FM3: yes
  • Axe-Fx II: 1 block
  • FX8: 1 block
  • AX8: 1 block

Channels or X/Y switching

  • Axe-Fx III and FM3: 4 channels
  • Axe-Fx II: no
  • FX8: no
  • AX8: no

What is the Formant block

The Formant filter simulates human vowel sounds.

Vowels.png

More information in Wikipedia and the Owner's Manuals.

Position of the Formant block on the grid

For best results, put the block between the Amp and Cab blocks.

Parameters

Parameter Axe-Fx III / FM3 Axe-Fx II AX8 / FX8
Start Vowel yes
Middle Vowel yes
End Vowel yes
Resonance yes
Control yes

Tips and tricks

Simulate 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 an LFO, or a pedal.

Forum discussions:

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

Want tips for integrating your real talkbox in your Axe-Fx or AX8 rig? Search the forum for "banshee" or "talkbox".

Talk box in Wikipedia

Emphasize frequencies

The Formant can be used to emphasize frequencies, for example when creating a Seek Wah effect. Put the Formant after the Wah block.

Make other sounds more vocal

Add the Formant to make other sounds more like human vocals.

Prevent clipping

Because of the resonant frequencies of the Formant filter, it's easy to make the digital signal clip. Keep sufficient headroom.