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* '''Axe-Fx III''' and '''FM9''' and '''FM3''': 4 channels | * '''Axe-Fx III''' and '''FM9''' and '''FM3''': 4 channels | ||
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The Formant filter simulates human vowel sounds. | The Formant filter simulates human vowel sounds. | ||
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[[image:Vowels.png|125px]] | [[image:Vowels.png|125px]] | ||
| − | More information | + | More information: |
| + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formant Formant in Wikipedia] | ||
| + | * [[Owners Manuals]] | ||
| − | = | + | =Formant block position on the grid= |
For best results, put the block between the Amp and Cab blocks. | For best results, put the block between the Amp and Cab blocks. | ||
| − | = | + | =Tips, tricks and troubleshooting= |
| − | + | ==Factory presets== | |
| − | + | The Formant block is showcased in a few [[Factory presets]], such as MEN IN THE BOX. | |
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==Simulate a talkbox== | ==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 an LFO, or a pedal. | + | Attach a controller to the Control parameter in the Formant block, either an internal controller such as an LFO, or an [[External controller]] like a pedal. |
| − | + | A real talkbox doesn't use a speaker, so experiment with leaving out a Cab block in the preset. | |
| − | + | More information: | |
| + | * [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/living-on-a-prayer-without-an-expression-pedal.123521 Forum discussion] | ||
| + | * [https://forum.fractalaudio.com/search/911787/?q=banshee+talkbox&o=date Search the forum for "banshee" or "talkbox"] | ||
| + | * [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]] effect. Put the Formant after the Wah block. |
| − | == | + | ==LFO== |
| − | + | Make the Formant do its thing without an expression peak by attaching the LFO controller to the Control parameter. | |
==Make other sounds more vocal== | ==Make other sounds more vocal== | ||
| − | Add the Formant to make other sounds more like human vocals. | + | Add the Formant to make other sounds more like human vocals. Try it with the vowels "A" + "E" + "I". |
==Prevent clipping== | ==Prevent clipping== | ||
Because of the resonant frequencies of the Formant filter, it's easy to make the digital signal clip. Keep sufficient headroom. | Because of the resonant frequencies of the Formant filter, it's easy to make the digital signal clip. Keep sufficient headroom. | ||
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| + | =Videos= | ||
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| + | [[video:MusicMadnessFormant]] | ||
[[category:Axe-Fx2]] | [[category:Axe-Fx2]] | ||
Revision as of 19:24, 15 August 2023
Contents
Available on which products
- Axe-Fx III: 2 blocks
- FM9: 2 blocks
- FM3: 2 blocks
- Axe-Fx II: 1 block
- FX8: 1 block
- AX8: 1 block
Channels or X/Y
- Axe-Fx III and FM9 and FM3: 4 channels
- Axe-Fx II: no
- FX8: no
- AX8: no
About the Formant block
The Formant filter simulates human vowel sounds.
More information:
Formant block position on the grid
For best results, put the block between the Amp and Cab blocks.
Tips, tricks and troubleshooting
Factory presets
The Formant block is showcased in a few Factory presets, such as MEN IN THE BOX.
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 an External controller like a pedal.
A real talkbox doesn't use a speaker, so experiment with leaving out a Cab block in the preset.
More information:
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.
LFO
Make the Formant do its thing without an expression peak by attaching the LFO controller to the Control parameter.
Make other sounds more vocal
Add the Formant to make other sounds more like human vocals. Try it with the vowels "A" + "E" + "I".
Prevent clipping
Because of the resonant frequencies of the Formant filter, it's easy to make the digital signal clip. Keep sufficient headroom.
