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=Simulate a talkbox=
 
=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:
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The Formant effect lets you simulate a talkbox, and if you really really must ...: play Livin' on a Prayer.
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Examples in these forum discussions:
 
* 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
 
* http://forum.fractalaudio.com/ultra-zone/33366-living-prayer-need-help.html
 
* http://forum.fractalaudio.com/ultra-zone/33366-living-prayer-need-help.html
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* http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/living-on-a-prayer-without-an-expression-pedal.123521
 
* http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/living-on-a-prayer-without-an-expression-pedal.123521
  
A real talkbox doesn't go through a speaker, so experiment with leaving out a Cab block.
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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".
 
Want tips for integrating your real talkbox to your Axe-Fx rig? Search the forum for "banshee".

Revision as of 14:35, 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

The Formant effect lets you simulate a talkbox, and if you really really must ...: play Livin' on a Prayer.

Examples in these forum discussions:

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".

More information about formants

Wikipedia.