View source for Formant block

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=Available on which products=

* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks
* '''FM9''': 2 blocks
* '''FM3''': 2 blocks
* '''Axe-Fx II''': 1 block
* '''FX8''': 1 block
* '''AX8''': 1 block

=Channels or X/Y=

* '''Axe-Fx III''' and '''FM9''' and '''FM3''': 4 channels
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
* '''FX8''': no
* '''AX8''': no

=About the Formant block=

The Formant filter simulates human vowel sounds.

[[image:Vowels.png|125px]]

More information:
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formant Formant in Wikipedia]
* [[Owners Manuals]]

=Formant block position on the grid=

For best results, put the block between the Amp and Cab blocks.

=Tips, tricks and troubleshooting=

==Factory presets==

The Formant block is showcased in a few [[Factory presets]], such as MEN IN THE BOX.

==Simulate a talkbox==

The Formant effect lets you simulate a talkbox 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.

More information:
* [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/living-on-a-prayer-without-an-expression-pedal.123521 Forum discussion]
* [https://forum.fractalaudio.com/search/911787/?q=banshee+talkbox&o=date Search the forum for "banshee" or "talkbox"]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk_box Talk box in Wikipedia]

==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.

==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.

=Videos=

[[video:MusicMadnessFormant]]

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