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Description
Unleash the true voice of your guitar with the Electro-Harmonix Stereo Talking Machine, a Vocal Formant Filter that elevates your sound beyond the ordinary. Perfect for the innovative musician, this pedal transforms your guitar's tone into expressive vowel sounds, blending the magic of envelope filter effects with the nuances of your playing style. With adjustable sensitivity, attack, and decay knobs, you have total control to shape your sound. The ability to save and instantly recall presets makes this pedal not just a tool, but an extension of your musical imagination. Whether you're crafting new sounds in the studio or captivating live audiences, the Stereo Talking Machine offers unparalleled expression in a compact package.
Key Features:
- Dynamic vocal formant filter with envelope filter effects
- Adjustable sensitivity, attack, and decay knobs for precise sound shaping
- Save and instantly recall presets for versatile performance options
- True stereo outputs for expansive soundscapes
- Wet/dry blend control for mixing the perfect amount of effect
- Expression input for real-time control over the envelope
Product specs
| Brand | Electro-Harmonix |
| Model | Stereo Talking Machine Vocal Formant Filter |
| Finish | Black / Red |
| Year | 2011 - 2022 |
| Categories | Filter and Wah Pedals |
FAQs
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What kind of effects does the Electro-Harmonix Stereo Talking Machine Vocal Formant Filter offer?
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The Electro-Harmonix Stereo Talking Machine provides vocal formant filtering effects, including vowel-like sounds and a variety of wah and envelope filter effects, enhancing your guitar or bass sound with human vocal characteristics.
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Can the Stereo Talking Machine be used with both guitar and bass?
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Yes, the Electro-Harmonix Stereo Talking Machine is designed to work well with both guitar and bass, allowing you to achieve unique formant and filtering effects on either instrument.
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Does the Electro-Harmonix Stereo Talking Machine require a specific power supply?
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The Stereo Talking Machine requires a standard 9V DC power supply, which is typical for many guitar pedals. Ensure your power supply matches these specifications to avoid damage.
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How does the Electro-Harmonix Stereo Talking Machine differ from a traditional wah pedal?
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Unlike traditional wah pedals that provide a sweeping frequency effect, the Stereo Talking Machine offers vocal formant filtering, creating vowel-like sounds and more complex filtering options for a broader tonal palette.
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Is the Electro-Harmonix Stereo Talking Machine suitable for live performances?
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Yes, the Stereo Talking Machine is well-suited for live performances, offering a range of expressive formant and filter effects that can be easily integrated into live setups.
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Can the Stereo Talking Machine be controlled with an expression pedal?
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Yes, the Electro-Harmonix Stereo Talking Machine can be used with an expression pedal, allowing for real-time control over the effect parameters during performances.
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Electro-Harmonix Stereo Talking Machine Vocal Formant Filter Pedal (Demo by Bill Ruppert)
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Electro-Harmonix Stereo Talking Machine Vocal Formant Filter.
Comparisons
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The Zoom MS-100Bt and MS-50G offer an emulation of the Electro-Harmonix Talking Machine called "Cry," noted for its close resemblance to the original sound.
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Consider the DOD Envelope Filter 440, Mooer Envelope, and Xvive Singing Wah for smaller alternatives with similar vocal qualities.
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Features and functionality
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The Zoom MS-100Bt, while not perfect, excels in modulation and delay effects, making it a versatile option for users looking for a range of emulations.
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The Talking Machine can switch between vowel sounds and wah, operating as an auto-wah or with an expression pedal for enhanced flexibility.
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Use cases and applications
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Auto-wah pedals like the Behringer DW-400 provide a filter sweep but lack the "talky" quality of the Electro-Harmonix Stereo Talking Machine's formant filter.
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A talk box offers a more flexible alternative to the Talking Machine, allowing musicians to vocalize the instrument's output through a microphone.
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Owners effectively use the Talking Machine for talk box effects in songs like "Man In The Box" while singing.
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Artist usage
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In this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YjkOzwnN1E at 16:56 you can see this talking machine on a DJ's pedalboard.
In this video Jack Conte shows off some of his effect pedals, among which the Electro-Harmonix Stereo Talking Machine.
I love pedals, period. I have over 100 in total, I think; there’s stuff that I probably don’t even know I own (laughs). My favorite is right now is the Eventide H9, it’s so diverse and the quality of the effects is amazing. I also really like the Electro-Harmonix Talking Machine. And I’ll usually collect anything that Jack White uses, all his limited edition stuff like the Gamechanger Audio Plasma Coil.
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