| -TIP#1: "Setting Up The Talkbox" | |
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The
basic setup for a talkbox is a bit complex, but not too hard. You basically
need: |
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| -TIP#2: "Clarity And Pronunciation" | |
| To
make talkboxing more easier, each word you speak is broken down into syllables...
each syllable has a note or sound attached to it. EXAMPLE: The word "HEARTBREAKER" in the key of C Hear t brea ker = 6 notes being used. C-D D-E D-E _________________________ |
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| -TIP#3: "Low Whisper & Breath Control" | |
| This
technique of a very low whisper when singing or talking with the talkbox
sound in the mouth... can sometime come through and be heard on a recording.
To eliminate this... try holding your breath when speaking or singing your
words. Or do a combination of both techniques of low whispering and hold
the breath. _________________________ |
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| -TIP#4: "Recording The Talkbox" | |
| Here's
a tip I use for my studio recordings with the talkbox... use 4 tracks but
have only 3 vocals... the 1st vocal is your lead at PANNED 6 degrees LEFT,
then record the first background vocal and PANNED 20 degrees LEFT and copy
that track (if using digital software) and place on a 3rd track and PANNED
20 degrees RIGHT... then your 4th and final track is an additional background
vocal track PANNED 6 degrees RIGHT. _________________________ |
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| -TIP#5: "Harmonizing With The Talkbox" | |
| Harmonizing
With The Talkbox" Using the same recording technique in TIP #3, you
can re-create the harmonization effect Roger Troutman is heard doing in
songs. Here is
what you do: using part of TIP #3's vocal arrangement... place one vocal
on the left and one on the right... the one on the right is blended in with
the left vocal but not in the same note but two notes over,(not octave higher). _________________________ |
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| -TIP#5: "Harmonizing With The Talkbox" | |
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