BIGGEST Talk Box Mistake!
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- I'll be going over the biggest talk box mistakes that i see a lot of new players make. If you have any questions feel free to write them down in the comments!
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To simplify everything: A talkbox can only produce vowel sounds. YOU have to manually provide the consonants. Open your throat too. I see a lot of beginners keeping the sound up high in their heads and it sounds very nasal.
Only been learning for 4 or 5 hours now. This has been by far the hardest bit for me. Starting to get a hang of it thanks to this vid
I still kinda struggle with some of this stuff too. Keep on going! It will get easier with practice.
Very clear technical explanation, thanks
Yes! Great tips!
thx a lot. it is helpfull. And my quesstion is why most of time the synth sound itself is louder than the 'talk box' sound.
Thanks for your tips. I'm practicing for a couple of weeks and still have difficulties with the consonants you describe. Do you need a microphone to amplify these sounds, or should we be able to hear them without a mic ? (As when I'm practicing alone at home, for instance)
very cool advice, thanks !
Thanks man this video is very helpful. What do you recommend I do to improve with the talk box? I also wanted to ask about bending pitch. What should I do to get better using that?
Thank you!
The biggest thing that I notice with new talk box players is that they aren't enunciating their words properly when they play the talk box. Practice saying your words correctly so that it doesnt sound slurred when you sing. That's something I personally had a hard time with and every now and then I'll have to practice again just to make sure I'm doing it right.
I've made a video called "Biggest Tall Box Mistake" and I talk more about it in that video if you wanna check it out!
Great stuff. I'm guilty for being one of those guys that watched your vids and never subscribed. Mostly because I was immediately putting my Rocktron Banshee tube in my mouth and applying your tips while watching your video. I finally subscribed. My question is regarding your Korg settings. I have an older model. Been using it for years. It appears that you have a newer model. Mine is dark brown. Can you make a video explaining your synth settings so I can compare to mine?
Thanks for subscribing! Unfortunately I am not planning on releasing any videos for a while because I am currently in pilot training and I’m 100% focused on that at the moment. I have a video going over how to get a talk box patch on the MicroKorg S, you could watch that and compare. You can find it on my channel, thanks for watching! I’m here if you have any other questions.
great . can you give me a step by step unboxing of this? It would be helpful. Can I use it with a NKS keyboard?
Thanks men👍👌
Can explain how to connect the microphone from the talkbox unit to the audio interface ?
Hiya! Great demo! Thanks for the advice. My question, how are you putting it through your synth? Grazie!
Output on the synth does into the input in the talk box
@@JEzra-cx7bx Got it. Thanks.
Yet again, Great quick and simple video! Quick question... I have dirty power with my Rocktron Banshee (original version) even with a brand new power supply. There's a LOUD and constant buzzing sound no matter if it's on talkbox or bypass mode. I'm wondering if it may be best to switch over to the Talkstar altogether. Any tips are much appreciated! Thanks!!
It probably wouldn’t hurt trying out a newer talk box. I would totally go for it!
I just bought a top box from guitar Center open box which had no power cord I bought a universal power cord but cannot get it to turn on do you think the item is broken or does it need a specific type of cord to power it on are used the option on the universal power supply that said 18 V but still nothing
The specs are: (if you live in the US) 18 Volt, Input Voltage: AC100-240V, Output Voltage 18V DC.
If you look up "mxr talk box power supply" on google you can find one for somewhere between $5 and $20.
Hey man I have a quick question, let’s say you turn off the built in speakers from the Korg synth, how can you hear yourself playing the talkbox? Can you do it through studio monitors via interface and mic? Or does the talk box have built in speakers? Sorry I hope I make sense 🙏🏼
The talk box itself is a speaker that sends sound waves into your mouth through the tube. You're able to hear the talk box not because of the speakers on the microkorg, you're able to hear it because the sound is coming directly out of my mouth.
If you can, buy one and try it out for yourself, it will help you understand a bit better.
It's like this:
Microkorg makes a signal,
Then signal is sent to the talk box,
Then talk box turns that signal into a sound wave,
Then sound wave travels up the tube and into your mouth.
Then sound comes out of your mouth and you are able to hear it.
@@JEzra-cx7bx Okay great you don’t need to hook up studio monitors to hear yourself play the talkbox. The talkbox itself is a speaker. Thank you for replying I just bought my synth I’m going to order the talkbox this weekend
Fantastic tips I just bought the MXR Talkbox and I was wondering because I play a guitar and I don’t have a PA I was thinking of running it through another guitar amplifier and what kind of microphone do you recommend will anyone do the job or should I get something like a sure microphone?
Dynamic microphones would be your best option. Sure SM58 and that family of microphones are great options.
Thanks just got the power chord I love it
I'm glad it worked out for you! Let me know if you have any other questions 🙌
It’s a really difficult technique to get down but I guess it just takes practice
If you sit down and practice for a few hours a week you should get the basics down quickly. Tbh I could be a lot better than I am if I were to practice regularly haha.
I'm still learning new things and finding better ways to sing on the talk box every time I practice, key is to not give up and keep working on it.
Hey, could you post the list of "hard to sound" sibilant sounds in the description? Thanks! (subscribed.)
The sounds are:
C, F, H, K, P, Q, S, T, X, Z, Th, Sh, Ch.
Thanks for subscribing!
Cool video!
U should make videos on how to pronounce certain words and how to play the keyboard. And how to set up the keyboard for the talk box.
Graciassss
Thinking about buying a talk box. Are there any issues to be concerned with? Like, tinnitus... ringing in the ears from improper use?
It is loud but probably not loud enough to give you tinnitus. I actually have tinnitus but that's from listening to loud music and concerts.
You can always use a talk box at a medium level volume if you're worried about hearing damage, just to be safe. But I havent had any issues.
One thing I would reccomend is to keep your talk box tube clean and clean it every time after you use it so it doesnt get gross.
Looking for dawless setup tips.
When you’re playing through a guitar there are consonants you can mimic with with picking technique.
That's really cool, I didnt know that! I've been playing guitar for over 10 years but I've never tried it with a talkbox
What microphone should I use for recording the sound? The one I have is cheap and the sound quality is awful when I use it for my talkbox
Simple answer: Use any better one.
There you go man 1000
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Hey i'm new to Talkboxing and i'd like to aks, ehat is the best Keyboard or Company if you want to play a talkbox?
KORG MicroKORG synthesizer is a good beginner synth same with the Behringer Model D/Poly D. Yamaha DX100 is a classic but they are old and prone to break downs and are a pain to program.
Another good beginner synth is the MiniNova. You can find most of these in the used or local market for an affordable price. But synthesizers are kind of expensive regardless.
You might want to try a software synthesizer as well.
Check k out my channel and find a video called "talk box with MIDI keyboard Logic Pro"
That technique uses a software synth with a DAW. It's more cheap than buying a synthesizer but you have to have a computer.
Thx😁
Great tip. Which keyboard under $300 do you recommend using with a talkbox? I'm in the market for a new one and have always wanted to learn how to use the talkbox.
A used Microkorg, Behringer model D, or mininova would be good start.
If you have a computer, DAW, midi keyboard and a talk box you can also use that. I have videos on how to do it on my channel.
It really ain't that hard to learn. I've been playing talkbox for 5 going on 6 years. Took me 5 years to "California Love" one of my favorite songs to do on the Talkbox.
oh wow! I just started learning and was wondering why I have such problems with it haha. Also whatever I try I constantly have to gag lol so I think this might just not be the thing for me.
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I pluged the Talkbox to my Yamaha PSR-E373 but that doesn’t sound like yours
What's your reccomendation of talkbox? That is, if you had to buy one again which Talkbox would you choose? Do you like your MXR?
I've never had any problems with my MXR talk box so I definitely recommend it. I wouldn't mind trying other talk box brands though, just for fun.
That new Talkstar is a beast, but pricey. I'm thinking of upgrading, but I currently have an MXR talkbox; it works well.
I’m working minimum wage so getting the equipment for a talk box/keyboard is a big deal. I’m worried I’m going to spend to much money for something I could have gotten a lot cheaper. Did you ever feel like this when you started working with one?
It took me a long time to save up for all the gear I use in my videos including the talk box and my microkorg synthesizer.
You can buy them used if you want to and save a bit of money.
I'm only here because I want to see how Sully from Godsmack does his badass intro into Realign.
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THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU FOR A MOMENT I THOUGHT MY ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION WAS OFF-
Glad I could help! I made a lot of these mistakes when I first started so I thought others would also want to learn from my mistakes. The more you practice the pronunciation and sibilant letters, the better it will sound.
Don't forget you need to lip sync your lyrics when using a talk box since the sounds come from the tube.
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I But my son the chalk box that you have and I don’t think it came with a cord to connect from the dropbox to his keyboard so what should I do
Buy a tube
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Awesome! Thanks for watching!
hi from ogden
Hi! It's always awesome seeing people from Utah comment, thanks for watching!