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Revision as of 13:50, 25 March 2018
Contents
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.
What does it do
The Formant filter produces human vowel sounds.
More information in the Owner's Manual.
Parameters table
| Parameter | Axe-Fx III | Axe-Fx II | AX8, FX8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start Vowel | yes | ||
| Middle Vowel | yes | ||
| End Vowel | yes | ||
| Resonance | yes | ||
| Control | yes |
Tips and tricks
Simulate a talkbox
The Formant effect lets you simulate a talkbox and, if you really really must, play Livin' on a Prayer.
Examples in these forum discussions:
- 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
- http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/living-on-a-prayer-without-an-expression-pedal.123521
A real talkbox doesn't use 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".
Troubleshooting
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.
