How To Make A TalkBox

[@KeroDean]

Driver: amzn.to/2tSvtro Speaker wire amzn.to/2ZHPR1n Brass fitting 1 (1/2 by 3/8th inch) amzn.to/2TFyniv Brass fitting 2 (3/8-Inch to Barb) amzn.to/2sY6RB9

[@kennygates1192]

Sounds so awesome! Roger Troutman really got me into the talkbox

[@ethan_webb]

Hey thank you so much for making this video! Super easy to build and I love playing it!

[@elliotyeager]

how are you getting midi input from your keyboard to the talkbox?

[@ths453]

Elliot Chael there is no midi connection, the keyboard audio output goes into the amp, the amp output goes to the driver, the audio from the driver goes into the tube, the audio from the tube resonates in your mouth and the sound is shaped by using your throat, tongue, and lips just as your natural voice is

[@KeroDean]

Thats right. The midi keyboard plugged into the computer is producing an audio signal that is going from the PC to the amp and then into the talkbox

[@adictiveadictive]

how did you get the little screen off? does it screw out or do i have to cut it out? thanks

[@KeroDean]

It just pops out, its only stuck in there with a bit of weak glue

[@jmelavender]

Dude! I live in California and make music that includes a blend of California sounds. No Zapp and Roger for me though because I don't have the spare $200+ for the Banshee-- until now! Your under-$50 design is awesome! Just ordered the parts and will be psyched to be talkboxing shortly. Thanks so much.

[@KeroDean]

Jamie Lavender Thanks, glad you liked the video. Make sure you upload some videos of your talkbox when its done, I'd love to check it out

[@jmelavender]

KeroDean Cool! I'd be glad to do that-- or at least a picture! But if I can I'll send you a vid of me singing "More Bounce to the Ounce" or some such. :)

[@KeroDean]

Jamie Lavender Awesome man, let me know how it turns out!

[@carlosavalos9937]

Can you show how you plug the driver to the back of the amp

[@KeroDean]

Hey, I no longer have that setup, but from what I remember I used some rca to speaker wire cables, the rca into the 'output' and plugged the wires to the terminals of the talk box, because the talkbox is essentially a speaker so you hook it up like a speaker.

[@mrmoustachemusic]

yo man, thanks for the video! Just wanted to ask you how did you send it to the keyboard and if its midi keys or synth..

[@KeroDean]

Its midi keyboard, I used a VST instrument sent into the amplifier

[@mrmoustachemusic]

Thank you!

[@Love4MetalandSteel]

Damn dude. Thank you for the insight. Your very interesting

[@KeroDean]

You're welcome captain planet, love your show

[@carlosavalos9937]

Did you have to use a capacitor on your driver

[@KeroDean]

I don't recall using one

[@sorinGui]

Someone told me i had to connect a filter beetweent the amp and the horn driver. To protect it from low frequencies. What do you think about this do you use one ?

[@10010011001100110101]

Yes, you definitely need a filter. Depends on the compression driver your using.... look at its recommended frequency range, and find an appropriate crossover coil, and capacitor

[@syntheticvocalist-p472]

Okay where do you plug the positive and negative ends into? Also do you need a midi keyboard for this?

[@program17]

Positive and Negative go to the left and right from the amp, you plug the synth to the amp, sound comes out the tube, then you mic the tube.

[@alanidron2133]

Hey great vid - just to be sure I got it - did you have s synth plugged into your amp that went into the compression? You must of had some sound source to shape the speech with?

[@bzakie2]

The sound is coming through the tube which is then stuck in his mouth.

[@adictiveadictive]

what happened to my old comment?? is this just as good as the MXR M222 in your other video? thanks

[@KeroDean]

I'm not sure, I did accidentally delete a comment and I couldnt undo it sorry :( I would say this one is pretty good although the MXRM222 is more convenient because its all of this built into a small package

[@wyattdonnelley-power9457]

I assembled all the parts but the driver intermittently gets extremely loud and then quiet. Is an amp, or cable problem, or is my driver broken?

[@Fast4VVard]

would I be able to just plug into my interface with this set up minus the amp? or do I need an amp to drive the sound?

[@KeroDean]

You need the amp to drive the sound, because its the sound waves or vibrations that make the 'robot' voice in your mouth cavity. Although if you mean plug the 'talk box' speaker driver into an interface, I'm not sure it would have enough power output.

[@aunvamak1375]

How does connections works? What are both colored cables? And where can we buy the male out of stock?

[@rucaslicks5183]

www.amazon.com/Anvil-8700129003-Fitting-Bushing-Female/dp/B0058DHT0S/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=hex+bushing+1%2F2+inch+male&qid=1561084450&s=hi&sr=1-4

[@KeroDean]

Link has been updated

[@tannerjackson3391]

So the speaker wire, does it hook into the amp as positive and negative? Is it possible to strip a quarter inch cable and use the positive and negatives in it so I can hook into an input jack, I'm not entirely sure how it works.

[@KeroDean]

+Tanner Jackson yeah you just need two wire cables one from L and R out of the amp to the input of the horn driver. The input of guitar/keyboard goes into the input of the amplifier. Think of the horn driver as a speaker its only the output

[@EcuaGangsta4]

nice..if i want to but the cable.how would you call it?.and where can i find that kind of pa amp?.thanks in advance

[@KeroDean]

the amp I found on eBay or amazon, maybe check second hand store. the cable is called 'bare wire speaker cable'

[@EcuaGangsta4]

+KeroDean ok thank you very much sir for your help..you reply quick..nice..thanks again 👍

[@cyorkgo]

How can I use this with a DAW to record with? I am a bit confused on how to hook this up without an output from the talkbox. In your demo you are coming out of the keyboard, into the amp, and out of the amp into the talkbox (speaker outs correct)? So where is the sound (talkbox) going to? Confused ..LOL

[@KeroDean]

The talkbox sound was being recorded with my phones audio

[@KeroDean]

I believe so yeah

[@dom.mp3]

how would i go about connecting the speaker wire to the amp? would i need banana plugs?

[@KeroDean]

I think the wire went to a standard 1/4" jack

[@a.candogan]

it's amazing

[@vwismyjam]

Would this work with a USB computer interface? I have a FocusRite Scarlett

[@KeroDean]

+Johanna Baumann You need an amplified to drive the compression driver. I am using a USB interface output to the amplifier input so I can play VST instruments through it

[@brandoneldiab6649]

I am slightly confused, so I would need an mbox and an additional amplifier to do this?

[@ThoriumHeavyIndustries]

Many Thanks for your Post :D

[@adictiveadictive]

can i use a midi controller? how do you have it hooked up as far as the keyboard? thanks! been wanting to do this for years

[@KeroDean]

I have the midi controlled going into the computer and the computer audio out running into the input of the talkbox

[@polydodecahedron]

Where can I get an amp like that? Or if there is, a cheap version, because I have a fairly tight budget.

[@KeroDean]

+Joel Dallison Any amp is actually fine, even a guitar amp, just make sure the impedance is the same or you could damage the amp. "Most talkboxes have an impedance of 16 ohms. The rule of thumb is that, if possible, you want to set your amp to the same impedance as the load (speaker or talkbox driver). However, you can use a load that is greater than what the amp is designed for. The amp just has to work harder, and will produce less output power. If you have a choice between a talkbox driver of 8 or 16 ohms, stick with the 16 ohm model. Otherwise, you run the risk an impedance mismatch that could cause your amp to fail." quoted from here www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/archive/index.php?t-912855.html

[@polydodecahedron]

+kerodean Ok, thanks :D

[@tommykim1398]

does it need a preamp to work????

[@KeroDean]

Yeah you need a preamp but it could also work if you plugged it into a regular guitar amp

[@STFU768]

i dont really understand ohms, its says on the website the driver is 40W would i be able to use the driver with 22w amp ?

[@KeroDean]

+STFU768 "Most talkboxes have an impedance of 16 ohms. The rule of thumb is that, if possible, you want to set your amp to the same impedance as the load (speaker or talkbox driver). However, you can use a load that is greater than what the amp is designed for. The amp just has to work harder, and will produce less output power. If you have a choice between a talkbox driver of 8 or 16 ohms, stick with the 16 ohm model. Otherwise, you run the risk an impedance mismatch that could cause your amp to fail." quoted from here www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/archive/index.php?t-912855.html

[@STFU768]

thank you for explaining :) great video btw !

[@KeroDean]

STFU768 No problem, thanks :)

[@SmoothyBlueCinque]

Where do you get the wire cable from? What's the specific name of it?

[@KeroDean]

I think they're just called "speaker wire" but if you do a google search for "bare red and white speaker wire" you should be able to find some

[@SmoothyBlueCinque]

Thanks

[@EduardoKersten]

Daft Punk! \õ/ hahaha

[@ethan_webb]

If my amp has a phone jack could the horn driver be wired to that?

[@KeroDean]

I guess so, but I'm not 100% sure

[@ethan_webb]

I found out it technically works, but the phone jack is under powered so it's super quiet. No go

[@10010011001100110101]

That thing is gonna blow up without any filter or capacitor on it

[@ampecsu]

how do you do that?

[@jpjdo1212]

Can i hook this up to the line out of my guitar amp?

[@PhillipBlanton]

Yes

[@aunvamak1375]

Do you speak to the talkbox or just vocalize the words?

[@DrAntronic]

Just vocalize.

[@LaidbackSounds]

the brass fitting 1 is the wrong dimension

[@KeroDean]

You're right, I'm sorry about that I'll update it. It should be the 1/2 by 3/8 inch (amzn.to/2TFyniv)

[@jpjdo1212]

how would i hook this up to a guitar amp?

[@DreekVegas]

right... how?

[@aunvamak1375]

God damn it

[@jmelavender]

So hey again, it's done! It's frickin' awesome! Thanks so much. Much love and here are a few pics in a slideshow (only way to post them here) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooibl3aVbc2hoMU

[@KeroDean]

awesome man, how does it sound?

[@jmelavender]

KeroDean Hey there, I haven't had a chance to record it for you-- it sounds awesome, just like yours. However, I replaced the plastic tubing with the same size but in silicone. The plastic was too hard to use comfortably, even though I boiled it (which helped straighten it but didn't affect the hardness). I ordered it through amazon at (amzn.com/B000FOWGGW) and it is much better, though because it's more bendable it can crimp and cut off sound. I'm working on possibilities for solving that, such as using the plastic until the mouth piece and then attaching a piece of silicone to the end. However it works out, it's awesome and I'll be forever thankful! :) Jamie

[@PackingLess]

Jamie Lavender that's good to hear, glad I could help. I hope you find a solution to the hardness problem

[@kotktorychodzipogowieadama2645]

:)

[@grmmhp]

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