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Difference between revisions of "Formant block"
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__TOC__ | __TOC__ | ||
=Available on which products= | =Available on which products= | ||
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks | * '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks | ||
+ | * '''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 | + | =Channels or X/Y switching= |
− | * '''Axe-Fx III''': 4 channels | + | * '''Axe-Fx III''' and '''FM3''': 4 channels |
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no | * '''Axe-Fx II''': no | ||
* '''FX8''': no | * '''FX8''': no | ||
* '''AX8''': no | * '''AX8''': no | ||
− | =What | + | =What is the Formant block= |
− | The Formant filter simulates human vowel sounds | + | The Formant filter simulates human vowel sounds. |
− | [ | + | [[image:Vowels.png|125px]] |
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+ | More information in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formant Wikipedia] and the [[Owners_Manuals|Owner's Manuals]]. | ||
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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. | ||
=Parameters= | =Parameters= | ||
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! '''Parameter''' | ! '''Parameter''' | ||
− | ! '''Axe-Fx III''' | + | ! '''Axe-Fx III / FM3''' |
! '''Axe-Fx II''' | ! '''Axe-Fx II''' | ||
− | ! '''AX8 | + | ! '''AX8 / FX8''' |
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| Start Vowel | | Start Vowel | ||
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− | =Tips= | + | =Tips and tricks= |
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+ | ==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: | 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. | + | 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] | ||
− | + | ==Emphasize frequencies== | |
− | [ | + | 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. |
− | == | + | ==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. | + | 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]] | ||
+ | [[category:FM3]] | ||
[[category:AX8]] | [[category:AX8]] | ||
[[category:FX8]] | [[category:FX8]] | ||
[[category:Sounds]] | [[category:Sounds]] |
Revision as of 08:15, 6 June 2019
Contents
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.
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:
- http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-recordings/55728-talkbox-livin-prayer.html
- http://forum.fractalaudio.com/ultra-zone/33366-living-prayer-need-help.html
- http://forum.fractalaudio.com/share-request-patches/30949-looking-its-my-life-talkboxeffekt.html
- http://forum.fractalaudio.com/share-request-patches/22642-living-prayer-talk-box.html
- http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-wish-list/57554-talk-box-digital-wireless.html
- http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/69277-ideal-output-level-effects-loop-output-2-a.html
- http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/81794-need-help-w-talk-box-effect.html
- 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 in the preset.
Want tips for integrating your real talkbox in your Axe-Fx or AX8 rig? Search the forum for "banshee" or "talkbox".
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.