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[[image:Vowels.png|125px]]
 
 
__TOC__
 
__TOC__
 
=Available on which products=
 
=Available on which products=
  
 
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks
 
* '''Axe-Fx III''': 2 blocks
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* '''FM9''': 2 blocks
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* '''FM3''': 2 blocks
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': 1 block
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': 1 block
 
* '''FX8''': 1 block
 
* '''FX8''': 1 block
 
* '''AX8''': 1 block
 
* '''AX8''': 1 block
  
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=X/Y and channels=
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=Channels or X/Y=
  
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* '''Axe-Fx III''': 4 channels
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* '''Axe-Fx III''' and '''FM9''' and '''FM3''': 4 channels
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
 
* '''Axe-Fx II''': no
 
* '''FX8''': no
 
* '''FX8''': no
 
* '''AX8''': no
 
* '''AX8''': no
  
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=What does Formant do=
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=About the Formant block=
  
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The Formant filter simulates human vowel sounds. See picture at the top.
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The Formant filter models human vowel sounds.
  
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More information in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formant Wikipedia] and the [[Owners_Manuals|Owner's Manuals]].
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[[image:Vowels.png|150px]]
  
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=Parameters=
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For more information see:
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* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formant Formant]
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* The [[Owners Manuals]]
  
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{| class="wikitable"
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=Formant block position on the grid=
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! '''Parameter'''
 
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! '''Axe-Fx III'''
 
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! '''Axe-Fx II'''
 
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! '''AX8, FX8'''
 
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| Start Vowel
 
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! yes
 
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!
 
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!
 
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| Middle Vowel
 
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! yes
 
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!
 
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!
 
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| End Vowel
 
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! yes
 
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!
 
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!
 
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| Resonance
 
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! yes
 
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!
 
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!
 
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| Control
 
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! yes
 
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!
 
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! 
 
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|}
 
  
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=Tips=
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For best results, put the block between the Amp and Cab blocks (after distortion).
  
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==Simulate a talkbox==
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=Tips, tricks and troubleshooting=
  
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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 a LFO, or a pedal.
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==Factory presets==
  
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Forum discussions:
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The Formant block is showcased in a few [[Factory presets]], such as MEN IN THE BOX.
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* http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-recordings/55728-talkbox-livin-prayer.html
 
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* http://forum.fractalaudio.com/ultra-zone/33366-living-prayer-need-help.html
 
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* http://forum.fractalaudio.com/share-request-patches/30949-looking-its-my-life-talkboxeffekt.html
 
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* http://forum.fractalaudio.com/share-request-patches/22642-living-prayer-talk-box.html
 
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* http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-wish-list/57554-talk-box-digital-wireless.html
 
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* http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/69277-ideal-output-level-effects-loop-output-2-a.html
 
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* http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/81794-need-help-w-talk-box-effect.html
 
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* http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/living-on-a-prayer-without-an-expression-pedal.123521
 
  
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A real talkbox doesn't use a speaker, so experiment with leaving out a Cab block.
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==Talkbox==
  
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Want tips for integrating your real talkbox to your Axe-Fx rig? Search the forum for "banshee".
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The Formant effect lets you create a talkbox effect and, if you really really must, play <q>Livin' on a Prayer</q>.
  
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk_box Talkbox in Wikipedia.]
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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.
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A real talkbox doesn't use a speaker, so experiment with leaving out a Cab block in the preset.
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For more information see:
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* The forum discussion <q>[http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/living-on-a-prayer-without-an-expression-pedal.123521 Living on a Prayer Without an Expression Pedal]</q>
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* [https://forum.fractalaudio.com/search/911787/?q=banshee+talkbox&o=date Search the forum] for <q>banshee</q> or <q>talkbox</q>.
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* Wikipedia's <q>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk_box Talk box]</q> article.
  
 
==Emphasize frequencies==
 
==Emphasize frequencies==
  
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The Formant can be used to emphasize frequencies, for example when creating a "Seek Wah". Put the Formant after the Wah block.
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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.
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==LFO==
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Make the Formant do its thing without an expression peak by attaching the LFO controller to the Control parameter.
  
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==Make other sounds more vocal-like==
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==Make other sounds more vocal==
  
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Insert the Formant in the chain to make other sounds more like human vocals.
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Add the Formant to make other sounds more like human vocals. Try it with the vowels <q>A</q> + <q>E</q> + <q>I</q>.
  
 
==Prevent clipping==
 
==Prevent clipping==
  
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Because of the resonant frequencies of the Formant filter, it's easy to make the digital signal clip. Make sure to keep ample headroom in the preset level.
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Because of the resonant frequencies of the Formant filter, it's easy to make the digital signal clip. Keep sufficient headroom to avoid clipping.
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=Videos=
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[[video:MusicMadnessFormant]]
  
 
[[category:Axe-Fx2]]
 
[[category:Axe-Fx2]]
 
[[Category:Axe-Fx3]]
 
[[Category:Axe-Fx3]]
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[[category:FM3]]
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[[category:FM9]]
 
[[category:AX8]]
 
[[category:AX8]]
 
[[category:FX8]]
 
[[category:FX8]]
 
[[category:Sounds]]
 
[[category:Sounds]]
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[[category:All]]

Latest revision as of 23:50, 26 February 2024

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 models human vowel sounds.

Vowels.png

For more information see:

Formant block position on the grid

For best results, put the block between the Amp and Cab blocks (after distortion).

Tips, tricks and troubleshooting

Factory presets

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

Talkbox

The Formant effect lets you create a talkbox effect 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.

For more information see:

Emphasize frequencies

The Formant can be used to emphasize frequencies, for example when creating a 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 to avoid clipping.

Videos

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