How to Set Up a Talkbox - ACM Tutorial with Brian Henry

ACM Keyboard Tutor Brian Henry talks through how to set up a Talkbox modulation demonstrating the variety of sounds and effective use.
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[@jarekreagan-walls7156]

"No jokes please." *Inhale*

[@mrkv4k]

"Very cool loking black tube" got me.

[@coreywilliams7085]

Why are u gae?

[@jarekreagan-walls7156]

@@coreywilliams7085 I saw your mom, and it just kinda happened. :/

[@notthatwhoreAble]

@@jarekreagan-walls7156 lol

[@average_duckling1345]

@@jarekreagan-walls7156 I’m dead.

[@JohnieLopez]

I have been playing the talkbox since 1992, and this is the best explanation of it I have heard yet on the internet. Kudos

[@Certified_GOAT]

Johnie Lopez Jr hello I need help

[@bankruptsee]

Step 1: Learn to play the keys. Me: damn.

[@tavardo]

😂

[@gottab5381]

Lol

[@Xaaaach]

Alright, now what if we just... *skip* step 1...

[@Iamjaymartez]

"No jokes please" 😂😂 clear set up for jokes.

[@fatfreemilk5542]

JayMartez FromTha48 this comment made me laugh hard asf

[@oopsioded]

was so inviting instead

[@SpyroTheEternalNight]

this video is _really_ well-done! everything's explained well, it's paced well, this is what people want to see when they watch "how to" videos.

[@brandoncooper7432]

Always wondered how talk boxes worked. Cool video and very informative

[@TenziingYo]

I love this guy's way of speaking. Like an old school BBC guy. Ainsley Harris comes to mind hahaha

[@caelenm1]

Ainsley Harriot you mean ... Harris lol

[@kellcifur6985]

Oohohohooo he’s old school bbc alright c;

[@aristocratmusic]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for demonstrating the setup and how the talkbox works.

[@burnTrobot]

Brian Henry; you’re an icon. Tusen Tak!

[@quribabi4581]

You are a God send. Thank you!

[@lushlife4]

That was excellent. Thanks for the demo. I've always been intrigued by the talk box and how it's used. Hearing Herbie Hancock, Joe Walsh, and Peter Frampton got me excited about it. I'm wondering if it can be used with bass guitar too. Again, thank you!

[@LeoAr37]

Intro song: Lettuce - King of the Burgs

[@MrTerryRay1]

This is a clear explanation of how a talkbox works. Thanks!

[@Cloudklaus]

I can't wait to get mine and start using it. I have so many ideas for it

[@en3usiastfortesque368]

Excellent tutorial......👍

[@megatech1966]

Very well explained.

[@flymomabug]

Thank you so much, Brian ~ excellent tutorial, you’re a treasure of music hospitality. Wow, love your sharing, warmvibe. Keep on!

[@typical3477]

This guy was ahead of his time

[@PRODUCEDBYKEV]

1st time somebody simplified talkbox so my sedated/distracted ass could understand exactly how it works. Keepin this in a playlist

[@haitianallnews]

Good job man thanks for the video...

[@MikaElf]

Good intro to talkbox...and now to order. 😎

[@kennethyule2834]

OK, here's a dumb question: Is there an issue with saliva getting into the tube like with brass instruments?

[@brianhenry5884]

Not really a dumb question, you have to try your best to work with a dry mouth its takes some getting used to but the technique comes eventually! Brian H.

[@609drip]

Smoke then dnt drink water mouth dryer then a desert

[@MatrixRaider]

SPIT happens! 🤤 🎤 💦

[@attentoaster3023]

@@MatrixRaider I'm 2 months too late but: There is the door 👉🏠

[@speakofthistonoone2869]

thanks for taking the time to make this video, it was very informative

[@ViruX93]

Okay, that's how OMFG achieved these sounds!

[@majicktek5051]

I came from OMFG! And I love TalkBoxes

[@cliffordcoulthard4103]

i love talkboxes to

[@georgegeorgio1751]

No they're different and you'll be there for a long time trying to get a vocoder like a talkbox ,the sound they create is similar but not the same.

[@philmartin265]

@@georgegeorgio1751 At least someone knows what they are talking about! Vocoder and Autotune will never compare to Talkbox... NEVER!!!!!!!!

[@Power-9Hunnid]

Or Daft Punk.

[@StephanS]

I created (and released) sooo many songs using TTS-Synthesis, Samples, Autotune/Pitch Correction and vocoders but havent touched a talkbox before. It's about time!

[@HoboInASuit4Tune]

Brian Henry's British is just amazing. Love his accent. :D

[@TheJaiRoad]

This blew my mind

[@SPAZZOID100]

Good demo!! But don't dismiss the minimoog. It's still one of the most revered synths of all time. Moog is actually making new ones.

[@MyBlogsTV]

and there’s also the behringer model d module, that thing sounds pretty darn close

[@Pazaluz]

Always wondered how these things worked. thanks !

[@philanvil]

Good Demo Brian - good work

[@lau_dhondt]

Awesome video! Very helpful. Thanks

[@KenGayJr]

great demonstration man

[@MackMcDonaldOfficial]

Synfesizer...

[@NinjaCrew100]

Sean McDonald lmao

[@TVPMLP]

SYNTHESIZERS

[@BigZ3kaou]

How us black people pernounce it sometimes.

[@nalong55]

I think he's more referring to Brits not being about to use their "F's"

[@F-Andre]

symphosizer :D like symphonic :D

[@KrzysztofChomski]

Great explanation! Thanks!

[@carlitox2121]

Amazing! Thanks for this!!

[@KingsDenStudios]

Nice and clear. Thanks!

[@876Sounds]

Awesome tutorial man

[@maninthecloudsmusic]

Hi there ! I have just bought myself an Mxr M222 talkbox! The pedal is great really. Im using fl studio 10 for my production. I have a Presonus Usb 96 as my audio interface, and I am trying to figure out how to make my talkbox work! So im at the step where my sound in fl studio is setup to my audio interface sound device, so thats suppose to be ok. My two speakers (krk rokits) are connected to the headphones output on my audio interface. Then, I plus my talkbox input to my Presonus left input (as i saw in your video was the trick if i only had one right output and one left output). Thing is, the sound comes out of the talkbox just fine, but it is my whole computer sound that goes out of the talkbox! I am using a midi controller and a plugin synthetiser as my instrument, but the moment I play a song to jam my talkbox along, the whole song comes back at the talkbox, and also on my speakers too! I really am trying to find out how to configure this all up with the fl studio mixer interface to be able to talkbox only one instrument, via linking this said instrument to a track and then going into the output settings, but Ive tried everything i can think of! I really need some help, such a wonderful product!! Hope you will read this message, thanks for your time! Jay

[@eldani8095]

nice, finally I know what that is and how it works :D Thanks man

[@megatech1966]

Great video. Thanks😃

[@anthonygarrido4269]

was the talkbox used before autotune? that is cool really well done tutorial.

[@musical_sunshine]

Cool bro, thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@derpassi]

So good explained!

[@royteicher]

awesome man!! thank you very much for the video, great explanation

[@markjackson6642]

It's so excellent!!! : )

[@fortunatengubeni6410]

awesome vid

[@kingytzeus2894]

thanks bro. your video help me a lot. ☺😊😀

[@CYOnTheBeat]

Great video

[@michaelmegwa8677]

Nice one Bri.

[@NG-om2up]

Harder better faster stronger^^, can talkbox also be software not hardware? Thx!

[@sapphirejynx]

This just blew my fucken mind!!! All this time I had NO idea HOW this worked....now I want one! ;-;

[@seahawkerseattleite2184]

Thank you!!!!

[@iamwill8]

Byron "Mr. Talkbox" Chambers is really nice with it too...

[@LilMalice]

I really want this vocal effect in my music but I don't want to buy a keyboard. Why can't they make a talk box with a built in synthesizer, that would be so much easier. I can't find a pro tools vocal plug in that has a talk box effect 😥

[@superdupertrousers]

Lil Malice in the same exact boat man 😩😩

[@dudewithacam8513]

That would be cool 😍😍

[@samuelbach1631]

Isn't that just called autotune?

[@LilMalice]

@@samuelbach1631 2 different sounds: listen to a Zapp & Roger song then afterwards listen to T-Pain, you'll hear a big difference

[@samuelbach1631]

@@LilMalice I'm not a rap/hip hop guy. Want to give me specific songs by them to compare?

[@OmenAhead]

really cool, is there a way you can plug it in an audio interface so you can use it directly in a daw?

[@lilhedgehog8576]

I can learn how to play a song just by the sound of the keys I don’t know ABC like the keyboard names or what not and I don’t remember how to read sheet notes I used to know but I don’t remember haven’t practiced in a while.

[@manonjgt1842]

around the world

[@MichaelLeggerie]

Awesome!

[@ExpressionGospel]

I used to own one of these. I also tried the Jim Dunlop. The Banshee isn't very good. best results are achieved with custom drivers and a good amp such as a Magnum pedal. Frequency response is unparalleled! I suggest a JBL Selenium driver, this thing literally rumbles your bowels..

[@ozzelthecomposer5825]

So are you actually not talking at all and just making the mouth movements or are you actually talking/singing as well but the synth sound is the only one you're really hearing in the output?

[@orlandogutierrez1496]

Thats awesome

[@LUDON.]

Can I use an Arturia 49 mk2 for talkbox? with a converter from jack to mini jack for cv input?

[@StephaniaDesir]

That's so cool

[@bivens3ify]

I really didn't know how that worked. I do now!

[@danivicen]

So, the sound goes out through the tube to your mouth, and to record it you record the sound from your mouth with a microphone?

[@lynnard1spidersonic]

Dan yep

[@JimmyBeam]

And the out-channel on the talk box is to record the sound as well?

[@asuchic2895]

thanks mand great tutorial i just wanna ask how expensive is a talk box?

[@pura_boda]

Please, and how can I use it with a Nektar Impact LX 88? Is possible through the audio interface?

[@michaeldonaldson7037]

Can you sing & harmonize using only your voice into it & get the same desired effect & results or does it have to always be used with a musical instrument?

[@blindsportslover]

are you playing the keyboard one-handed while changing the pitch modulation? Or can you play chords with both hands while using the talk box?

[@syccmusiccreation8921]

Hi Brian, Great vid 💯✅👍 Just got Banshee 1st gen yesterday. Hooked up in Logic X, using Serum as carrier. All works good but gain has to be set literally off as it’s very noisy even slightly turned up. Is this normal? I’ll put up a video if needed. Wondering if unit is faulty? Thanks in advance... Simon

[@FRESHL1887]

For recording settings: I guess the synthesized voice is then recorded into the DAW through the Mic? Is that correct?

[@blackheart6338]

Does anyone know if it matter's what kind of keyboard you? Trying to go for the Zapp & Roger style.

[@SPAZZOID100]

DX-100

[@chinoespinoza7801]

Tim Killuminati you can use the microkorg or the dx100

[@KevinsChili]

Jakubi (a great band) use a talkbox and it sounds so good!

[@theonecalledvino8165]

Pretty Cool Bruv

[@pharaohonthetrack2008]

Man your accent is awesome

[@ARTEIU1]

How to install into Garageband? Seems not possible, after the download i've moved the folder in Contents - Plugins

[@youlino]

Is that mike on for the sound? How do you set the overall output from the talkbox...to amp...to mixing board...portable pa system..?

[@DutchNL-xq3fd]

I just got a heil sound talkbox, it doesnt have an internal amp so i hooked it up to a Sansui integrated amplifier au-217, but eventhough i have the amp and keyboard at maximum sound, the sound from the tube isn't loud enough to really hear. how do i get it to be louder? you can barely hear it right now.

[@pellejaspers4854]

Get an heavier amp

[@tiffanycancel5094]

I bought a chalk box for my son but it doesn’t come with the wire to hook up to my keyboard so do you know what kind of wire I would need to buy

[@guyp3599]

Gwan Brian

[@tuckerallen1421]

Could anyone tell me where to get a black tube like he has? His seems really malleable compared to mine, but for some reason I'm having difficulty getting the results I'm looking for when I search online for a talk box tube

[@bobman2868]

Hey at 1:32 what cable (output) are you putting into the talkbox? I'm new to this so if anyone could tell me where I could buy a cable like that it would be great. Does it come with the talkbox/piano? Also does the power cable come with the talkbox?

[@ralphm422]

Can anyone tell me what the microphone is for when using the talk box ?

[@jonmayorsdog1288]

That's the output, without the microphone it won't go through the system. It's like not having your acoustic guitar plugged in.

[@dinogoldie9716]

This may sound like a dumb question but please help. I have a synth, a Banshee (1st version) and a practice amp. I can get my synth to output through the tube or, unmodified, through my amp. What do I need to output the modified sound from the tube/my mouth through my amp? Do I need to mic up the tube? If so, with what? Basically,what's the simplest configuration for 1 synth, 1 banshee and an amp? Do I need to route the banshee as a send effect via a mixer?

[@YouAreKimBlix]

You need to put up a mic the same way as you would if you're singing, as the sound from the synth is sent through the pedal and the tube to your mouth thus creating the intonation and voice-like features. So in a live setting: 1 synth, 1 banshee, 1 amp, 1 mic and I dunno if you can connect the mic back into the amp, but probably a speaker. For rehearsal purposes I believe just using the synth, banshee and amp by themselves can do the trick :)

[@dinogoldie9716]

Many thanks. Thought I should double check.

[@TC-ky7bv]

So can any keyboard work with a talk box, it's what nobody talks about Or do you need a specific keyboard to work with a talk box?

[@Esperluet]

Does the box need to amplify the sound when playing with a synth (built-in amp) ?

[@monsterjazzlicks]

Is the BANSHEE 2 better than the MXR model ??

[@kkorsonel]

Yes

[@kkorsonel]

Yes but only By a tad bit. The speaker can go louder and generates cleaner

[@bushi3987]

Does anyone know if a cheap keyboard like a williams legato 3 would produce the right sound for a talkbox, please and thank you

[@sammysossa6508]

what kind of cord are you using to connect the talk box to the keyboard ? so i can know what both ends look like

[@DreSynth]

What Patch On The XL Did You Use For The Talk Box?

[@papatinhobeats]

Dre Synth I wanna know too!

[@leprestataire]

Hello i would like to start using talkbox can you tell me please what do i need ( all the material and accesories) to start thank you. rci Cyril

[@dpwtheinsufferable]

I feel dumb asking this but what type of cord is used to hook it up

[@Sweetuss]

Hey Brian! What´s the name of that talkbox you got there? Awsome tutorial.

[@awesomo9262]

he told you in the video

[@studionulzevenzeven5188]

thats supercool! is it expensive?

[@newsecondfilms6754]

What if I farted in that thing, gonna buy one and try lmao

[@jackroane1173]

May I be sent a link to a website where I could purchase the korg and talk box used in the video?

[@DainYanuka]

What the tube you used.. Like.. the width or something? I created a talkbox.. I wanetd to know that.. cause the tube i use is hard.. :/

[@Diaguap]

does that keyboard have to be specific? i have two but do i need a specific kind?

[@chauncey70]

Is there another mouth puece that i can use to attach to the hose to put. In my mouth instead of that big hose?

[@itsenzo3000]

No jokes? Tube in mouth go brrrrrr