Formant Block - Fractal Audio Wiki
Formant Block - Fractal Audio Wiki
Formant Block - Fractal Audio Wiki
Contents
1 Available on which products
2 Channels or X/Y switching
3 What is the Formant block
4 Position of the Formant block on the grid
5 Parameters
6 Tips and tricks
6.1 Simulate a talkbox
6.2 Emphasize frequencies
6.3 Make other sounds more vocal
6.4 Prevent clipping
Parameters
Parameter Axe-Fx III / FM3 Axe-Fx II AX8 / FX8
Start Vowel yes
Control yes
Attach a controller to the Control parameter in the Formant block, either an internal controller such as an LFO,
or a pedal.
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 in the preset.
Want tips for integrating your real talkbox in your Axe-Fx or AX8 rig? Search the forum for "banshee" or
"talkbox".
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.
Prevent clipping
Because of the resonant frequencies of the Formant filter, it's easy to make the digital signal clip. Keep
sufficient headroom.