Talk Box (blasting sound into your mouth)

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Carson Elliott shows us how to use a Talk Box!
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[@carsonsmelliott]

Thanks for having me! Such a blast filming this 🤘

[@barkedog]

This was one of the most fun jam sessions I've seen on the channel. Cheers!

[@AroundCooking]

Dude this collaboration is one of the things no one asked for but everyone needed, man i could listen to this music for hours 🎶 We need a whole album with also Andrew for sure plus other guests with crazy instruments, it would be really cool 🤘You definitely made my day, thank you sir 🔥

[@ulyx9804]

You have infectious enthusiasm

[@Zero_8347]

You make it look so easy!

[@eerie_genetics8459]

What song was the one you said you recorded at like 10:30

[@xarvous]

5 minutes of "how this work" followed for 15 minutes of "let's make weird noises" is a flawless format for this instrument

[@xarvous]

@TE-LEGAM--ON__ROBSCALLON02 If it's the talkbox tube, I'm going to use the DNA on it to clone Rob and start a channel - Rob Scallon 3

[@barrymckockinner9292]

I would do the same tbh 😂

[@jmbreche]

5 minutes of “find out” followed for 15 minutes of “fuck around”

[@nellyb1594]

Was exactly what I was looking for when I searched a talk box. Very appreciated video!

[@existenceispain_geekthesiren]

​@@jmbrecheASDAUFAJFSJFSGKSKGS

[@Ginger_bit]

TWRP is one of my favorite bands and their lead singer, Doctor Sung, uses a Talkbox in almost every song. It gives them a super distinct sound that I absolutley cherish.

[@juice3167]

TWRP absolutely slaps

[@scottupole9726]

@@juice3167 Absolutely true! Kept thinking of Dr. Sung throughout this whole episode.

[@itz_tofu4987]

TWRP goes too hard

[@FateBringsMe2U]

Their song Life Party legit changed my outlook on life, saw them in oregon forever ago

[@juice3167]

@@FateBringsMe2U life party hits different for sure

[@George_vv]

I'm just surprised by how many musicians don't know about talkbox. A couple years ago I showed my music production teacher and it blew his mind. He immediately put in an order for it to use in class.

[@Ottophil]

I hope they don’t all share the tube

[@George_vv]

​@@Ottophilnah he just planned to use it for himself because it was so cool.

[@alococuccoyo6103]

I'm kind of surprised Rob is only *now* exploring the talk box.

[@pnut3844able]

Right

[@nickshillito1170]

Right? He played a literal cave as an organ before he used this iconic bit of gear

[@infn8loopmusic]

Seriously though

[@shocktnc]

Same here, but glad to get a video from him

[@person7200]

Ik right lol

[@vic_torious86]

I love when Rob's first inclination is to just take whatever he's using and turn it into the most metal sounding thing in the world.

[@Kanglar]

We will make everything METAL Blacker than the blackest black times infinity

[@KarlKarl666]

@@Kanglar Brutal

[@2morrowillcome]

Spoopy metal talk box scallon in the house.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

METAL CONQUERS ALL. THERE IS NOTHING BUT METAL.

[@Ragnarockalypse]

Talk Box tried to stop the Metal

[@davidallennorton]

15:57 the groove they have here with Rob’s soloing and Carson playing the bass notes, the way they harmonize together is genuinely amazing I wanna hear a full album with these guys

[@althealligator1467]

Hopefully they'll have some talkbox in the next First of October album. They could have him as a guest.

[@me_mal]

SAME SAME SAME! it's magical.

[@CaptainTedStryker]

Stevie Wonder is legendary, but Peter Frampton's "Do You Feel Like We Do" deserves credit in talkbox history. That song made a whole lot of people say "what is that"!?

[@tedball8677]

Great catch Capt. Ted. Thank you for that. [edit] Others've already mentioned the 1970s album Frampton used it on (and toured on) is "Frampton Comes Alive," IIRC. The radio play song from that live album is "Do You Feel LIke We Do" with a whole lot of talkbox on it. (I think what Frampton used was talkbox and not vocoder.)

[@Fadegalaxy-mv4mp]

YES

[@joramvandervorst7715]

Amen!

[@salty_pete_]

Don't forget Zapp & Roger

[@Spyrothedragon0]

@@salty_pete_thank you🙌, i didnt wanna have to be the one to say it, but roger was the king of talkbox

[@error.418]

13:01 "Dude, pinch harmonics are awesome, I've just never put 'em straight into my mouth before" - Rob Scallon, 2023

[@ExplosionWithFace]

If rob says he wants this for first of October, we would really need this. It would be incredible

[@novemberoscar98]

14:17 already sounds like new Halloween banger

[@Katten66Gaming]

Ohh shit its soooooon😳😳🤯

[@JumpingTuna]

The next album should be ready in 3 months.

[@ramanrendersrandomly]

I think Andrew already has one that he used in one of the spacetime tracks!

[@Loebane]

If he's going to use it hopefully he gets the practice in so he's not spending time troubleshooting the talkbox sound.

[@kombatchief]

9:39 a full acoustic version would be such a banger

[@logan317b]

3:28 opening cutscene 5:33 world 1 7:25 game over screen 8:56 accidentally pulled out the game cartridge 9:39 world 2 12:34 boss encounter 13:42 dungeon theme 14:17 final boss fight 15:37 you save the princess

[@lukemitchell6231]

You just made my high. Thank you.

[@LorneBlackmoore]

Dude, I hit the "game over" time stamp just now, and I got an ad...

[@mikey493]

This is amazing. Top comment easily.

[@terrestrialfrog606]

is this a seth everman reference lmao

[@kpcomments]

I love the reaction to *pinch harmonics, pure joy from Rob

[@error.418]

*pinch

[@bryanbryan6108]

Pinch

[@RoomieOfficial]

Great vid!!! Love Carson’s stuff, and miss you Rob!

[@mistermistero652]

This is so funny, i just thought of you, when i saw carson, bc i knew him from your tiktok reactions😄

[@futuramabender2078]

OMG ITS JOEL FROM ROOMIEOFFICIAL!

[@tdb4763]

Stop making videos roomie. I'll pay to make sure you stay retired. Please spare us.

[@sadfacedcullen]

​@@tdb4763dude what is wrong with you

[@muhammedcatic8270]

​@@tdb4763 your sick

[@brendankaufman3430]

I love this series of Rob meeting musicians and exploring their unique/obscure instruments with them.

[@landiahillfarm6590]

I know the talk box has been around a long long time, but as far as popularizing it I would credit Peter Frampton from the mid 70's with his amazing live album "Frampton Comes Alive". He knew how to work it well, combine that with his masterful guitar playing and it was surely a recipe for greatness. The quintessential cut from the album has to be "Do You Feel Like We Do", if you have not heard it before you must go find it.

[@Moonsteal]

The contrasting timbre between the acoustic and the talkbox was so COOL

[@DrSnap23]

Now I imagine Rob and Andrew going over the pile of instruments for First of October and there's a talkbox, a pile of glass plates and a saw in there

[@pnut3844able]

And church bells

[@marcusjames5828]

I got goosebumps during that love song he wrote, Rob’s guitar complimented it so well

[@bricelory9534]

I really am amazed that talk box metal isn't more of a thing - sounds amazing!

[@idfk9578]

Alice in chains did it

[@April480p]

It's because blasting massive soundwaves straight into your teeth is a pretty easy way to make your jaw into a checkerboard. Using the talkbox a lot will eventually make your teeth fall out.

[@Hooples]

@@April480plol no, where did you even learn that

[@naiknaik8812]

@April480p but people who sing loud dont have teeth issues just throat issues

[@SpazKing12112]

Roger Troutman was an absolute legend of the talk box with both keyboard and guitar. He was amazing in Zapp and as a solo artist. Taken way to soon in heart-breaking fashion, but I will never stop shouting the praises of Roger to anyone interested in Talk box.

[@error.418]

Appreciate the share, queued up a ton of his stuff. Tragic story...

[@TheBlakus420]

Totally off subject, but what song is that opening bit from?? I know it, but cannot remember and it's killing me!

[@djphiliptan]

@@TheBlakus420 24K Magic - Bruno Mars

[@TheBlakus420]

@@djphiliptan Ooooh, yea. That's right. Ya know, I could've swore it was from something older, like Zapp & Roger. While I'm here, I'll ask ya this. Ya ever listen to George Talkbox? Here Name is Joe is 🔥🔥

[@smoothsavage2870]

@@TheBlakus420 The person who played the talkbox on the song (his name is Mr Talkbox), may be really inspired by Roger Troutman. Roger was a huge deal in R&B and Funk talkbox.

[@nefarin1545]

I loved it when Rob has picked up the guitar with it and became several times more engaged

[@Lovely_Bean_]

9:38 Carson's song is phenomenal! I keep coming back to this video just to listen to that one part 🤩

[@mikeuh]

it's beautiful I didnt know it was his song. I hope you puts it out soon, it's fantastic.

[@sonjarealm]

He put it out! It’s amazing :)

[@mikeuh]

@@sonjarealm what is it?

[@sonjarealm]

@@mikeuh it’s called separate ways

[@LorneBlackmoore]

Same, same

[@Lucy-te7km]

Talkbox is such a fun spin for vocals, i dunno if anyone mentioned them yet but theres a band called "TWRP" that their vocalist almost exclusively uses talkbox and I personally love their music

[@samcoote9653]

Doctor Sung is a god. Hes so damn good at the tallbox. Makes sense considering hes always playing it for shows

[@Ginger_bit]

Literally my favorite band.

[@kyriltolbert]

@@samcoote9653 John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

[@thefrizmeister3666]

Talk box metal definitely needs to become a genre! I'm there for it! Sign me up!

[@thesandboxfox8003]

9:39 GOD I LOVE THIS, now i want an acoustic version. PLEASE!

[@zzy2660]

SAMEEEEEEEEE

[@SupBro_]

What song is this?

[@weslygdbv670]

@@SupBro_ separate ways

[@TheTF2Pianist]

I have two favorite moments in this video, 8:56 ("OH GOD I LEFT THE OVEN OOOON") and at 9:39. I need to hear the full version of that song, it's SO DAMN GOOD!!!!!

[@digitaldeathsquid3448]

Oh God I Left The Oven On should be a First Of October song if it isn't already

[@FoolishFrankie]

Full song is out it’s called Separate Ways by Carson Elliott!

[@eigengrau7698]

@@digitaldeathsquid3448 did he mentioned about oven or stove in previous first of october album? kinda forgot...

[@TheGrunch64]

​@eigengrau7698 apology melody from the G.R.E.G album is about leaving the oven on

[@crossfire7275]

@@FoolishFrankienice to see you here! Love your videos

[@SirMalorak]

Man, the talkbox played by carson sounds SO dramatic and beautiful, I love it. Rob, please, stick to it, get good at it and add it to 1st of october. What a gorgeous instrument

[@LorneBlackmoore]

I HIGHLY recommend this as well

[@R4inbowtail]

First of October w/ Talkbox as one of the instruments would really change the vibe of the whole band. I am all for it!

[@deej_dobalina]

been obsessed with this funky thing ever since i first heard TWRP's the hit. easily one of the coolest instruments out there!

[@spaceshipnayib]

I could be wrong but I think TWRP uses a vocoder, not a talkbox. They're an awesome band, though. Especially live!

[@deej_dobalina]

@@spaceshipnayib true! or at least they used to, dr sung switched to talkbox vocals after the device EP and the vocoder hasn't really made an appearance since (save for a handful of live sets iirc)

[@johnxina2140]

His solo at 10:15 was absolutely magical

[@jessepepin7624]

I just listened to his full song and he ironically and unfortunately doesn’t include the solo. Still a banger nonetheless, but would’ve loved to have the solo in the recording.

[@cheqers_]

He needs to revisit it, I'm in love with the contrast between the talkbox and the guitar @@jessepepin7624

[@crossfire7275]

I agree, I’ve been looping it over and over, especially the lick at 10:31

[@Cornan1980]

The duet at 14:17 was absolutely awesome.

[@adamgh0]

I've been talkboxing since 2007 and love it! The look on people's faces when I do it live is priceless. Some people think I'm breathing in some kind of gas or blowing into the tube. DX100 into a Crate Powerblock with your choice of driver is the way to go. That combo absolutely CRUSHES the Talkstar and takes it's lunch money. You get more flexibility with drivers, EQ and components.

[@UncleRJ]

Rob should have an interview with Michael Manring and his extremely unique bass guitar and bass playing. It would fit perfectly with his channel.

[@SimonFransman]

Seconded! That would be amazing

[@anomymouse5043]

I support also. Get somebody with Steinberger TransTrem to that session. I want to hear notes gliding up and down simultaneously!

[@b3ndavies]

@@SimonFransman Simon Fransman the mashup legend himself 😮😮

[@Metalcarguy]

TALKBOX METAL "RAVIOLI" COVER NEEDS TO HAPPEN! That was so good!

[@SaveeYT]

10:20 OH MY GOD PLEASE DO A FULL VERSION WITh JUST YOU TWO. AND PLEASE KEEP JUST THE TALBOX KEYBOARD SOLONG THIS IS THE SINGLE BEST COMPOSITION IVE EVER HEARD THE SOLOING IS INSANE

[@crossfire7275]

I’ve replayed the solo over and ovef

[@JesusMowsMaLawn]

Hey Rob, I've been going through a bad depression the last year or so that's completely killed my ability to do anything productive, especially making music. I've been trying to find a therapist in my area that I can afford and will actually call me back, but so far I haven't had any luck. That ending really hit me. I guess I'm just trying to say thanks for everything you do, because as strange as it sounds, your passion for music is part of what drives me to never quit writing songs, no matter how bad things get. Cheers

[@TheNautilusProject479]

I wish you luck in finding the support you need, and I hope nothing but good things come your way. I totally understand how you feel, always had chronic depression, and I was going through it really bad for a year, and Im finally just now starting to get better. Never give up! From one musician to another, you got this! I know you'll find your way, but don't beat yourself up for not being productive, friend! Something to remember... "Taking a nap, when you said you'd create something, is NOT a f*cking war crime." Remember to be nice to yourself.. The best thing I ever did was treat myself the way I treated my friends and loved ones. I hope you find your way!

[@marcello9476]

The McChicken jam?

[@guyshnek6336]

Love Carson! Happy to see 2 amazing musicians collab!!

[@eyegrinder94]

I love how on the synth Rob's kind of lost, but as soon as he gets the guitar total dork instincts take over and he just becomes a crazy robot.

[@Jonas-bs5bl]

Totally makes me wanna by a talkbox. Soloing/improvising on it sounds incredible. Always been fascinated by daft punks use of it in their songs and thinks soloing without singing it sounds much more better and wish they did more of it

[@error.418]

So glad you got Carson Elliott for this, he's such a treasure

[@clockbuilderhg]

I think of Peter Frampton when I hear a talk box.

[@trevorminton6084]

Idk why but it made me chuckle every time carson laughed, he almost jumps out of his seat. Such a wholesome person

[@Maduin1337]

This is just pure awesome! It just makes me happy to hear their dynamic and laughter! Great vid!

[@blunderbass851]

I've wanted to hear an acoustic jam with a talkbox for a long time! This is awesome.

[@azeyd7317]

Carson's such a cool dude, love the videos rob ❤

[@VitulaJoy]

I love Carson man. His energy is so contagious, what a cool person.

[@nowondr]

Man someone needs to make an album of talk box with acoustic guitar because they sound sick together

[@craigs2023]

just had a massive grin on my face the whole video, like two kids with a new toy on christmas morning haha

[@jfv65]

First time i ever heard a talkbox (i think) was Peter Frampton - Show me the way. (was it 1975?) I love it that EVERYBODY has fun with this talkbox gadget.

[@D3moknight]

I have only ever really seen talk boxes used with guitars, but it makes perfect sense that you can play it with pretty much anything you can run through a pedal. That bit at 3:40 sounds like a violin that you can also shred on.

[@zachbarrett3484]

@3:30 bro absolutely SHREDS a talk box solo out of fucking nowhere and I’m literally crying.

[@oivinf]

Bro how cool is this guy with the messy hair and dorky shirt just KILLING IT on the talk box!

[@oivinf]

Omg add to that the freaking Neon Genesis Evangelion shoes, love this dude

[@Sebb_Music]

@@oivinf I did not notice that holy shit this is the ultimate fit

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

The '70s nerd look is immaculate. It's like he's a kid in the AV club playing around with the equipment.

[@asquare9316]

everybody wore rugby shirts back when I was young

[@badcornflakes6374]

That's the blues clues shirt, come on man

[@ViktorSarge]

I love these in depth videos with masters of their craft. And I'm really happy to have heard the talkbox guitar.

[@OmrAbzd]

Rob Scallon talkbox metal is so cool! Would love to see more in the future!

[@timm1139]

I remember the first time I heard Richie Sambora start “Livin on a Prayer”. I knew he was using some kind of guitar effect. My friend Logan explained that he was using a talk box and how it works. So ever time I hear a Bonjovi song, I think of Logan who passed away from cancer at 27. Rest in Peace my friend. Thanks for the memories, Rob.

[@zezinhocambalhota972]

Awesome video! I love the enthusiasm both of you are demonstrating, Carson absolutely crushes it, his synth playing is really great (not bad of a guitar player too!) and that's a beautiful looking synth too!

[@jordonhodges8493]

the 3rd october album should be solely comprised of songs with features, and you have all these master musicians you interview as the features.

[@alejoquesada133]

“Ravioli, ravioli oh yeeeeah!” totally got me 😂

[@SpitfireZero]

Carson's great! I love his videos. Im not even into the funky type music but he gives off such a great vibe in his reels and vids. Thanks for doing this, it was so entertaining!

[@yami_the_witch]

I think Carson is the first person I have ever seen to pull off Neon Genesis Evangelion shoes and he pulls em off hard.

[@Crimit]

Super hyped for this video! The intro already sounds uncanny, Carson is super talented!

[@Geronty]

How did you comment this 15 hours ago?

[@jasperroda]

@@Geronty yeah wtf????

[@saucelayer]

it's the intro to 24K Magic by Bruno Mars

[@ars1534]

@@Geronty i think patreon subscribers have early access to videos

[@Crimit]

@@Geronty Patreon gang

[@joshhaynes3383]

Rob Scallon + Carson's talk box skills is a recipe for greatness! Who knew that pinch harmonics could sound so epic. Also... MCCHICKEN!!!!

[@jdpjamesp]

This is awesome. I always wondered exactly how the talkbox works. Particularly when hearing Shaun Martin absolutely smash the use out of the park.

[@MkOne001]

Hearing the first jam I thought: hm okay. Then you kept working together and the last 7min or so are absolutely stunning 🖤 amazing how talented you guys are

[@ArcanistAbridged]

Rob and Carson playing Carson's Seperate Ways really makes me want to hear a mellower version of the song, possibly as a collab!

[@Murrlin27]

Rob you are an absolute gift!

[@CrAck-MoNey]

I have been obsessed with talkboxes since a kid! I love the way they sound!

[@SnufflySpy]

I love Talkboxes! Cool to see you cover them in this video!

[@BananaMcGee1]

I'm a couple days late and at least one other person has mentioned them, but TWRP is an absolutely fantastic band whose lead singer uses the talkbox pretty much exclusively. I'd love to see that collaboration!

[@Wolf-tw5rs]

Your channel is so motivating! Thank you !

[@user-kb5bf6se2h]

every one of these videos make me genuinely smile. amazing work :)

[@zm_art]

I’ve always wanted to try a talkbox. They look so fun.

[@MrGrizzlyy]

ive listen to the section starting at 9:36 so many times its insane. This version needs to be out lol

[@crossfire7275]

The solo is so good

[@Fallub]

Amazing episode, I have learned so much. And it sounds amazing and beautiful.

[@bestbroseph1258]

i love the way a talkbox sounds, need more songs with it

[@elizabethvanek3164]

Absolutely loving the range of facial expressions from Rob.😂😂😂

[@MarkEagleton]

I believe Pete Drake is credited with first popularizing this effect with his pedal steel in the 1960s. This is why George Harrison used him on All Things Must Pass, which is where Peter Frampton first heard the effect.

[@DanielDuke]

What an absolute joy this video is. Just two people having a total blast. Love it.

[@michaelfurlong4384]

Been watching you for years, but this was surprisingly actually one of my favourite videos you've done

[@ninjafist101]

just listening to rob using that talk box to sing about ravioli at 15:06 just kills me omg

[@morpho5539]

This instrument never fails to put a smile on my face

[@EnforcerX]

Rob has had so many awesome people and instruments on this channel, but this one actually blew me away. I've known about talkbox forever, but hearing it in this context was mind blowing. Incredible video

[@markusdemerius8993]

13:42 just two bois having the time of their lives, doing what they love, magical

[@BeatleJWOL]

So thrilled to see all the love for TWRP in the comments. Great, great band.

[@WolfieboyMachi]

Would've loved to see Rob explore this with TWRP. The greatest talkbox band, imo.

[@maxmcclelland1119]

Get Dr. Sung in the studio in full costume

[@twennysebben]

TWRP was the first band I thought of, someone needs to get them together

[@BeatleJWOL]

He would have gotten to learn high kicks too. Maybe next time.

[@BeanSproot]

I feel like that still needs to happen lol. That video would be a delightful fever dream.

[@FCWW87]

Love Carson’s stuff. Keep at it brother!

[@PabloEdvardo]

GREAT episode, what a pure blissful energy

[@mitcheldenhartog1886]

The McChicken jam was unbelievably tight

[@qwad1000]

Was amazed by Talkbox the first time I heard "The Zoo" by Scrorpions. Not this type of application, but still gave a great character to those solos.

[@BoKush]

Such an awesome episode! Brought back alot of great memories

[@heavenhell97]

Man I Just love so much these videos, this channel is a love letter to music, instruments and curiosity, greetings from Mexico!!!

[@Kummahndough]

Good to see people mentioning TWRP in the comments, that was my first thought when it came to frequent talkbox usage Good stuff from them, do give them a listen if you haven't already

[@BUMP0H]

When you had that little jam there, I just made me picture, how much an acoustic album by Daft Punk would've been! The aesthetics of both this natural raw sound and synth seemed like something they would've progressed with if they were too make another, a very natural evolution of the form. Maybe it wasn't meant to be for DP, but maybe with you two, you could bring that sound to life. It would something so different and interesting the landscape of music. I wouldn't even know how to define it, but hearing that little session, it just felt perfect, it was something my soul could feel.

[@nitelast]

Acoustic Daft Punk tribute band, Absurd Delinquent?

[@mr_fuji_mintsmr_fuji_mints9873]

What an amazing pair, you guys are the future of music!

[@SD-unlimited]

This may be my favorite video of yours. I laughed and smiled from start to finish!

[@johnensminger7675]

This is great! I was laughing...but that's amazing what the voice can do!😊

[@danielsaxgod5943]

The oven joke, the pinch harmonics, Ravioli, yall need to make an album. Im tired of waking up to not having a talkbox album from these two

[@JamieSlays]

I love all of his content. It hits me right in the feels

[@iamnickdavis]

This was so wholesome. Awesome tech.