October 2024: Fractal Audio's VP4 Virtual Pedalboard has been added to the wiki.
Difference between revisions of "Formant block"
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* '''FM9''': 2 blocks | * '''FM9''': 2 blocks | ||
* '''FM3''': 2 blocks | * '''FM3''': 2 blocks | ||
| + | * '''VP4''': 4 blocks | ||
* '''Axe-Fx II''': 1 block | * '''Axe-Fx II''': 1 block | ||
* '''FX8''': 1 block | * '''FX8''': 1 block | ||
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=Channels or X/Y= | =Channels or X/Y= | ||
| − | * '''Axe-Fx III''' | + | * '''Axe-Fx III''', '''FM9''', '''FM3''', '''VP4''': 4 channels |
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no | * '''Axe-Fx II''': no | ||
* '''FX8''': no | * '''FX8''': no | ||
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=About the Formant block= | =About the Formant block= | ||
| − | The Formant filter | + | The Formant filter models human vowel sounds. |
| − | [[image:Vowels.png| | + | [[image:Vowels.png|150px]] |
| − | + | For more information see: | |
| − | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formant Formant | + | * Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formant Formant] |
| − | * [[Owners Manuals]] | + | * The [[Owners Manuals]] |
=Formant block position on the grid= | =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 (after distortion). |
| − | =Tips and | + | =Tips, tricks and troubleshooting= |
| − | == | + | ==Factory presets== |
| − | The Formant effect lets you | + | The Formant block is showcased in a few [[Factory presets]], such as MEN IN THE BOX. |
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| + | ==Talkbox== | ||
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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>. | ||
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. | 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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A real talkbox doesn't use a speaker, so experiment with leaving out a Cab block in the preset. | A real talkbox doesn't use a speaker, so experiment with leaving out a Cab block in the preset. | ||
| − | + | For more information see: | |
| − | * [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/living-on-a-prayer-without-an-expression-pedal.123521 | + | * 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> |
| − | * [https://forum.fractalaudio.com/search/911787/?q=banshee+talkbox&o=date Search the forum for | + | * [https://forum.fractalaudio.com/search/911787/?q=banshee+talkbox&o=date Search the forum] for <q>banshee</q> or <q>talkbox</q>. |
| − | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk_box Talk box | + | * Wikipedia's <q>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk_box Talk box]</q> article. |
==Emphasize frequencies== | ==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. | 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. | ||
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| + | ==Voice Reverbs== | ||
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| + | <blockquote> | ||
| + | '''FRACTAL AUDIO QUOTES''' | ||
| + | <HR> | ||
| + | <blockquote> | ||
| + | [https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/strymon-voice-reverb-on-fm9.208977/#post-2610862] | ||
| + | Put the Formant Filter block in series with the Reverb block and run the two in parallel with the Reverb Mix at 100%. | ||
| + | </blockquote> | ||
| + | </blockquote> | ||
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| + | ==LFO== | ||
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| + | 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 <q>A</q> + <q>E</q> + <q>I</q>. |
==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 to avoid clipping. |
=Videos= | =Videos= | ||
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[[category:FM3]] | [[category:FM3]] | ||
[[category:FM9]] | [[category:FM9]] | ||
| + | [[category:VP4]] | ||
[[category:AX8]] | [[category:AX8]] | ||
[[category:FX8]] | [[category:FX8]] | ||
[[category:Sounds]] | [[category:Sounds]] | ||
[[category:All]] | [[category:All]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:11, 28 October 2024
Contents
Available on which products
- Axe-Fx III: 2 blocks
- FM9: 2 blocks
- FM3: 2 blocks
- VP4: 4 blocks
- Axe-Fx II: 1 block
- FX8: 1 block
- AX8: 1 block
Channels or X/Y
- Axe-Fx III, FM9, FM3, VP4: 4 channels
- Axe-Fx II: no
- FX8: no
- AX8: no
About the Formant block
The Formant filter models human vowel sounds.
For more information see:
- Wikipedia: Formant
- The Owners Manuals
Formant block position on the grid
For best results, put the block between the Amp and Cab blocks (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:
- The forum discussion
Living on a Prayer Without an Expression Pedal
- Search the forum for
banshee
ortalkbox
. - Wikipedia's
Talk box
article.
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.
