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Thread started 03/10/03 9:32am

JDODSON

I want a voice synth like ZAPP, but I don't know where to go to get one! Help!

Man, I really want to have the Roger Troutman sound on many of my songs, but I have never been able to find a good unit. I need something that will be mainly PA that I can hook up directly to my microphone and my 4 track. I ordered a Heil last year but it was either defective or I just didn't know how to use it.

Any links/thoughts?

Peace,
JD
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Reply #1 posted 03/10/03 9:47am

Thumpinhard

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Hey JD,

The Device U need iz called a talkbox it iz a little Box with a tube on top. it workz best with N amp that iz piggy backed.

the box iz connected between the amp N the Speaker. U put the tub in Ure mouth and mouth (Lip sync) the wordz N front of the mic. The synthesizer changez the pitch.

I've got 1. I would look at www.Roguemusic.com F they don't have 1, put Ureself on the list to let them know that U want 1 so they will e-mail U when they find 1 4 U.

U could try on E-bay R Guitarcenter.com.

Americanmusical.com
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musiciansfriend.com

their out there. Mars Use 2 have them but their closed now.

F U can't find 1...I will let U borrow mine...But U have 2 get Ure own Tube (LOL)

Thumper
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Reply #2 posted 03/10/03 2:52pm

JDODSON

Thanks, Thump! I will be getting one shortly!

Peace,
JD
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Reply #3 posted 03/10/03 3:15pm

otan

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I tried to build one, just using headphones, but the signal was too weak. If you get one of the small portable amps you could build one, and it may be cheaper than getting the Heil or another product built specifically for that purpose.

I found some instructions online on how to build one

http://www.headcrack.com/talkbox/
The Last Otan Track: www.funkmusician.com/what.mp3
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Reply #4 posted 03/11/03 1:20pm

JamesMarshallH
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My friend just bought a pedal by Dan Electro and it works!

Here's a link; $99

http://www.musiciansfrien...e_id/83019
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