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= Formant block=
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'''Axe-Fx III''', '''FM3''', '''FM9''' — 2 blocks, 4 channels
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'''VP4''' — 4 blocks, 4 channels
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'''Axe-Fx II''', '''AX8''', '''FX8''' — 1 block, no X/Y
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=About the Formant block=
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The Formant filter models human vowel sounds. This lets you emulate a talkbox, see below.
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[[image:Vowels.png|150px]]
 
[[image:Vowels.png|150px]]
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=Available on which products=
 
  
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* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks
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For more information see:
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* '''Axe-Fx II''': 1 block
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* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formant Formant]
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* '''FX8''': 1 block
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* [[Owners Manuals]]
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* '''AX8''': 1 block
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=Position on the grid=
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For best results, put the block between the Amp and Cab block (after distortion).
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=Tips, tricks and troubleshooting=
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==Factory presets==
  
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=X/Y and channels=
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The Formant block is showcased in a few [[Factory presets]], such as MEN IN THE BOX.
  
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* '''Axe-Fx III''': 4 channels
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==Talkbox==
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* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
 
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* '''FX8''': no
 
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* '''AX8''': no
 
  
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=What does Formant do=
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The Formant effect lets you create a talkbox effect and, if you really really must, play <q>Livin' on a Prayer</q>.
  
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The Formant filter simulates human vowel sounds. See picture at the top.
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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.
  
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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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A real talkbox doesn't use a speaker, so experiment with leaving out a Cab block in the preset.
  
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=Parameters=
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For more information see:
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* The forum discussion <q>[http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/living-on-a-prayer-without-an-expression-pedal.123521 Living on a Prayer Without an Expression Pedal]</q>
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* [https://forum.fractalaudio.com/search/911787/?q=banshee+talkbox&o=date Search the forum] for <q>banshee</q> or <q>talkbox</q>.
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* Wikipedia's <q>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk_box Talk box]</q> article.
  
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==Emphasize frequencies==
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! '''Parameter'''
 
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! '''Axe-Fx III'''
 
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! '''Axe-Fx II'''
 
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! '''AX8, FX8'''
 
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| Start Vowel
 
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! yes
 
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| Middle Vowel
 
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! yes
 
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! yes
 
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| Resonance
 
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! yes
 
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| Control
 
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! yes
 
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=Tips=
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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.
  
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==Simulate a talkbox==
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==Voice Reverbs==
  
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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.
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<blockquote>
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'''FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES'''
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<HR>
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<blockquote>
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[https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/strymon-voice-reverb-on-fm9.208977/#post-2610862]
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Put the Formant Filter block in series with the Reverb block and run the two in parallel with the Reverb Mix at 100%.
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</blockquote>
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</blockquote>
  
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Forum discussions:
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==LFO==
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* http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-recordings/55728-talkbox-livin-prayer.html
 
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* http://forum.fractalaudio.com/ultra-zone/33366-living-prayer-need-help.html
 
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* http://forum.fractalaudio.com/share-request-patches/30949-looking-its-my-life-talkboxeffekt.html
 
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* http://forum.fractalaudio.com/share-request-patches/22642-living-prayer-talk-box.html
 
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* http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-wish-list/57554-talk-box-digital-wireless.html
 
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* http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/69277-ideal-output-level-effects-loop-output-2-a.html
 
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* http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/81794-need-help-w-talk-box-effect.html
 
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* http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/living-on-a-prayer-without-an-expression-pedal.123521
 
  
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A real talkbox doesn't use a speaker, so experiment with leaving out a Cab block.
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Make the Formant do its thing without an expression peak by attaching the LFO controller to the Control parameter.
  
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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==
  
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk_box Wikipedia]
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Add the Formant to make other sounds more like human vocals. Try it with the vowels <q>A</q> + <q>E</q> + <q>I</q>.
  
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==Emphasizing frequencies==
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==Prevent clipping==
  
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The Formant can be used to emphasize frequencies, for example when creating a "Seek Wah". Put the Formant after the Wah block.
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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 to avoid clipping.
  
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=Preventing clipping=
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=Videos=
  
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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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[[video:MusicMadnessFormant]]
  
 
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[[category:FM3]]
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[[category:VP4]]
 
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[[category:FX8]]
 
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Latest revision as of 12:30, 11 September 2025

Formant block

Axe-Fx III, FM3, FM9 — 2 blocks, 4 channels

VP4 — 4 blocks, 4 channels

Axe-Fx II, AX8, FX8 — 1 block, no X/Y

About the Formant block

The Formant filter models human vowel sounds. This lets you emulate a talkbox, see below.

Vowels.png

For more information see:

Position on the grid

For best results, put the block between the Amp and Cab block (after distortion).

Tips, tricks and troubleshooting

Factory presets

The Formant block is showcased in a few Factory presets, such as MEN IN THE BOX.

Talkbox

The Formant effect lets you create a talkbox effect 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.

For more information see:

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.

Voice Reverbs

FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES

[1] Put the Formant Filter block in series with the Reverb block and run the two in parallel with the Reverb Mix at 100%.

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 to avoid clipping.

Videos

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