Formant block

Manual

5.13 Formant (FRM)

User contributions

Simulating 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:
  • 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
  • Wikipedia
• A real talkbox doesn't go through a speaker, so experiment with leaving out a Cab block.
• Also check the Mother-of-all-pedal-and-effects-emulations thread.

Formant: resonating frequencies 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.

Integrating a real talkbox

• Want tips for integrating your real talkbox to your Axe-Fx II rig? Search the forum for "banshee".