Formant block

The information on this page supplements the official manuals.

Formant: supported by which Fractal Audio products?

• Axe-Fx II: yes.
• FX8: yes.
• AX8: yes.

Formant and X/Y switching

• The Formant block does not support X/Y switching.

Formant notes

• Cliff: "The Formant on the Axe-Fx II is identical to the Ultra." source
• 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.

Simulating a talkbox with Formant

• With the help of the Formant effect you can simulate a talkbox and (if you really really must ...) play Livin' on a Prayer. Here are some threads to get you going:
  • 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
  • Talk box in Wikipedia
• A real talkbox doesn't go through a speaker, so experiment with leaving out a Cab block.
• Want tips for integrating your real talkbox to your Axe-Fx II rig? Search the forum for "banshee".