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* '''AX8''': no.
 
* '''AX8''': no.
  
=Formant: headroom and clipping=
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=Headroom and clipping=
 
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.
 
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.
  
=Simulate a talkbox with Formant=
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=Simulate a talkbox=
 
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:
 
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/axe-fx-ii-recordings/55728-talkbox-livin-prayer.html

Revision as of 14:34, 1 March 2018

The information on this page supplements the official manuals.

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Formant: supported by which Fractal Audio products

  • Axe-Fx III: 2x.
  • Axe-Fx II: 1x.
  • FX8: 1x.
  • AX8: 1x.

Formant: X/Y switching or channels

  • Axe-Fx III: 4 channels.
  • Axe-Fx II: no.
  • FX8: no.
  • AX8: no.

Headroom and clipping

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.

Simulate a talkbox

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:

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 rig? Search the forum for "banshee".

More information about formants

Wikipedia.