Talk Box With MIDI Keyboard - WITHOUT Audio Interface

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

PLEASE LEAVE SUGGESTIONS FOR VIDEOS YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE FUTURE !!! THANKS FOR WATCHING EVERYONE!

[@Sean-xz9cs]

Thank you so so much I used everything in this video to get my talkbox setup working!

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

You're welcome! Thanks for taking g the time to watch and leave a comment, share the video with your friends to help out the channel 😁

[@3DsTECHNO]

Straight forward man thanks a lot everyone else seemed to over explain and show nothing!

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

I appreciate it man, thanks for watching! 🤙

[@michaelmos7497]

You did an excellent job of explaining the setup of the DAW and Talkbox. Really well done, respect. I've been dreaming of finally setting up a talk box (e.g. from MXR) with my Cubase Pro (currently 12) for so long. At some point I will hopefully understand the necessary technical connections, unfortunately I always need a little longer for 😅, always has. I'll also find out more about your other videos to finally make my talkbox dream come true🍀 Of course I also want to record the talk box signals in the DAW for my rock songs. Maybe I'll have a question for the specialist in the future.🍀

[@greglr19751]

What about a dawless setup? I have a keystrp 37 and an MV-1.

[@playfuldraftsman7222]

Awesome stuff, great video on how to set the talkbox up.

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

Thank you, thanks for watching! Theres a lot more talk box, DAW tutorial, beat making, audio recording, gear reviews and unboxing videos coming soon 🔥

[@playfuldraftsman7222]

@@JEzra-cx7bx Planning to get a setup in the future, but for now Im just going to focus on developing my artwork. I'll definitely keep watching, your videos have been inspiring me big time!

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

Good luck and I'm always here if you have any questions 💯

[@homeboyzafo]

thanks man.... you helped me a lot with that, for real!!!!

[@Kamilp03]

What jf I don't have a computer. Will it work without it with a alesius q49 m2

[@colem4620]

Does the quarter inch cable come with the talk box

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

No, it it sold separately, I got mine from amazon for pretty cheap.

[@colem4620]

Thank you I have subscribed liked and turned on notifications I find that you were very helpful and because of your help I can an Akai mini and a talk box for my bday so thank you J. Ezra

[@Mohkaa]

J. Ezra there’s actually cables now for this without using what you used www.amazon.com/MillSO-Headphone-Adapter-Amplifiers-Theater/dp/B07TM2NF14

[@ogproduktionz]

What if want to hear it thru moniters

[@pinkfirestudios]

dose this work on desktop as well?

[@darrelldixon9044]

What are you using for a mic? how is it setup?

[@sui81]

So as i understand, i don't need a Midi Keyboard with Midi in or Something right?

[@KingOfDiamondz513]

Can this method work with Yamaha Mx49? I'm having trouble patching.

[@Anononomdjdjjdn]

Hey! Does the trial version of fl support this?

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

Yes, I'm using the trial version in this video haha

[@Anononomdjdjjdn]

@@JEzra-cx7bx thank you, and that was a really fast reply lol

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

Comments get directly sent to my phone so I'm able to reply fast 🔥

[@prettyjanacatoyt3005]

Do you have to use the mini keyboard? And can you put the adapter into a PlayStation controller.

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

You will need a way to control the software, so if you can figure out how to control synthesizer software with a PlayStation controller then your answer is yes!

[@LeonMT2012]

Wait, since the talk box is just taking audio from the computer, could you just set up a prearranged track and do it that way?

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

You absolutely can, I actually wanted to make a video on how to do that but kept putting it off. Try it out!

[@aidenaho7414]

Can i have the link for the adapter

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

amzn.to/3kiFus1

[@melostrings4217]

can you use other pedals to substitute for the output?

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

You can add other effects petals along with the talk box to add effects if you want but I usually add all the effects in post. The other way to substitute the output is to use a hardware synth. Check my channel for more info on that.

[@andregibbs638]

I have a mxr22 I'm using akai mpk mini play it is compatible for it cause my keyboard different than yours plus I'm using logic pro x so what vst I have to use

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

The mpk play has built I sounds and you could possibly use a saw tooth sound to use with your talk box if it has a saw tooth patch built in. And I'm not sure what VST to use, you can use any synth VST that has a clean saw tooth sound and the ability to switch it from polyphonic to monophonic and the ability to add a little but of portamento.

[@andregibbs638]

Thank I message you if I get stuck thank you for the help it about time we got someone to demonstrate bit by bit stay bless

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@JasTheProducer]

Can someone tell me if this actually works before I go buy a talkbox for this

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

It works. I definitely would not have wasted my time making this video if it didnt work.

[@b-dogg6450]

Great video. Can you leave a link that I can buy that jack adaptor? Thanks!!

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

www.amazon.com/dp/B07DFFBNC5/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_QAHREbNZRBEZC Heres an amazon link, it is not an affiliate link. (I took down my affiliate links over some technical issues with amazon but I will have links up again in the description in the next month or two)

[@itsjedu8403]

Does the quarter inch cable you showed come with the talkbox you used?

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

No, you'll have to buy those separately

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

I think theres a link for some in the description of the video. I bought a cheap pair off of amazon that work great.

[@itsjedu8403]

@@JEzra-cx7bx I looked through and I couldn't find then, can you send the links

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

Its definitely in the description. It's under "1/4 inch Audio Cables" even if the one in the link doesnt suit you, Amazon usually recommends different brands too and you can chose from those as well depending on your budget.

[@itsjedu8403]

@@JEzra-cx7bx Ahh ok I see it

[@mainpage725]

Where is the audio coming out of if you have the talk box plugged into the headphone jack

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

A talk box is a small speaker enclosed inside of the metal box, the sound signal is being sent from the computer to the speaker in the talk box. Then the speaker inside the talk box creates a sound wave and that sound wave travels up the tube and into your mouth and back out. Heres a video that might help you understand the talk box a little better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIqbpoJor7N2nqM

[@mainpage725]

@@JEzra-cx7bx ohhhhhh, ok.. I tried to wrap my head around where the sound was coming from for so long, thank you sir!

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

Glad I could help! Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and leave a comment 🙌

[@ramuneric3208]

Hi! This tutorial is very useful! But, do you need a midi keyboard to use the talkbox?

[@bassistguy5266]

No! You can use any keyboard or instrument with a THICK jack! Keyboard, Synth, Eletrical instruments such as electrical violin, guitar and cello! USE YOUR IMAGINATION!

[@madeinadayminifigures8588]

Hi mate great vid just wondering would it still work if i did everything the same but on bandlab and the midi is connected by a usb stick because it's a wireless midi keytar would the talkbox still work

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

It should still work, it if doesnt get back with me and I'll try to help

[@madeinadayminifigures8588]

@@JEzra-cx7bx ok mate cheers will do

[@willievaughn6474]

Thank you great videos you have. Awesome

[@gold0098]

My talkbox isn't making any noise when plugged in

[@AlotOfAngryBees]

Great vid man, thanks! I got one reaccuring issue and that's that my volume keeps coming out low.. Halp pls?

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

How strange, someone a couple minutes ago commented on the same problem. Check all of your connections to your cables and make sure the volume is up on your DAW, computer, and talk box. If that doesnt work it could be a lot of things and without being there I cant really help to much.

[@katonoma]

I use MiniSynth in FL Studio with a midi keyboard (I have the same Akai keyboard as you); but with the SAW, I can't get the modulation wheel to work (the pitch wheel works); do you know how to make it work and if not, could you recommend me another DAW?

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

I had the same problem, I started using Garage Band and Logic Pro and it worked great. Those are the DAWs that I'm using now.

[@katonoma]

@@JEzra-cx7bx Thanks a lot for your quick answer ! I will try to find something for PC

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

A lot of my friends use Ableton, also Reason and Reaper are pretty solid options too. You can also try to stick with FL studio and fix your pitch wheel/ mod wheel problem. You can probably find the solution on KZbin or a google search.

[@katonoma]

@@JEzra-cx7bx Thanks a lot again

[@unHumam]

@@JEzra-cx7bx what plugin do you recommend to use for Ableton users?

[@fazejohnnysins3478]

Do it work whit windoes

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

Yes, it will work with any DAW with a synth plug in on Windows or Mac 👍

[@Mancalledraxx]

How do you record it?

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

Open an audio track and connect a microphone. You're going to want to mute one if the tracks, either the synth track or the audio track or else you will get feedback. Every set up is different so find what works best for you, and you might have to mess with the settings a little until you find something that works.

[@jamesantoine4318]

thank you so much for your help

[@lucswan9723]

It's a great video, thanks !! Do you know a better plugin than Minisynth ?

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

Any basic synth plugin will work as long as you apply the same patch as I show in the video, thanks for watching!

[@namelessaccount.]

Just wondering can you do the same thing with other MIDI keyboards?

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

Yes it should be the same process with other midi keyboards.

[@namelessaccount.]

@@JEzra-cx7bx Thanks J. Ezra!

[@emitrex339]

tanks you you save my live!!!!

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

Your welcome, thanks for watching! I have more talk box videos on the main page of my channel too 🔥

[@emitrex339]

@@JEzra-cx7bx tankyou!!!!!!

[@searsinc.2701]

Hey man, I just got a talk box and V49 Alesis Keyboard. All I need is the adapter. But I don’t know which one will work. Can you tell me where you bought yours?

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

I got mine from Amazon,I believe theres a link in the description for the adapter, if there isnt let me know. If you're planning on recording yourself singing with the talk box, I reccomend checking out thia video: How to Record a Talk Box kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5yneGR8p52WZ7M Unfortunately recording a talk box through midi doesnt really work and creates a feedback loop. I just want you to know before hand. Watch the video I linked to and hopefully that will give you a better understanding of the recording techniques for a talk box.

[@bryanasencio2210]

I can use talk box in logic pro x???

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

Yes this will work with any DAW including Garage Band And Logic Pro X

[@uilpkjluiplkj9796]

I get sound out of the talkbox but i cant hear the words im trying to say? :) when i try to talk i cant hear the words :)i got a midi keyboard not a midi controller :) and audient id4 soundcard :) mxr talkbox :) ableton and not monitors regular 15 dollar speakers :) with regards :)

[@uyfey321]

do you need that specific midi keyboard to use it? or is it possible to use any at all? im tryna go for a cheaper keyboard

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

You can use any midi keyboard 😁

[@nathanvillalpando6958]

Can I use garage band? Or does it need to be FL studios?

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

It will work on most DAWs like pro tools, logic, fl studio, ableton, reason, cubase, reaper and Garage Band.

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

Alright I made a video using Garage Band! Heres a link! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqHWnmeVhtR5n9E

[@elprofe.youtube]

Love it! Thanks

[@phantomartdesigns]

What FL Studio DAW are you referring to and is it free?

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

Yes, it's the free version

[@Y77Otechn0logy]

Can i use MPC beats?

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

Because MPC Beats is mainly a beat making software, I dont recommend using that to play the talk box.

[@Daft-SFM]

hi, works great except i'm getting feedback from my talkbox and don't know what to do

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

Check out my "TalkBox with midi keyboard (logic pro)" video, towards the end I explain how to record a track without feedback. It does have its drawbacks though, like all the other tracks have to be muted in order to record. I reccomend buying a synthesizer and recording it the normal way. I also have a video for that too called "how to record a talk box"

[@Daft-SFM]

@@JEzra-cx7bx awesome thank you

[@MarcsCanal]

Can you record it into fl?

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

Great question, unfortunately the way that I show how to do it in this video isnt really suitable for recording. I've had this same conversation a fee other times with people that have tried and even i have tried to record audio using this technique but most of the time all you get is aweful feedback. I made a video on how to properly record a talk box is you're intrested, heres the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5yneGR8p52WZ7M

[@奇峰叶]

If you tip the English character of you said，that is outstanding。appreciate

[@soumyajyoti804]

Very helpful

[@ElohiSilverEarthVentures]

I literally just felt s light bulb light up over my head watching your video

[@Michaelbmusic]

Where is the sound coming out from though??

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

The sound is coming out of the end of the tube

[@Michaelbmusic]

Wait but if the headphone jack sound from the computer is going in to the 1/4 input of the talk box can’t I just get the sound from all out from the 1/4 output from the talk box into a speaker as well? So I know I can hear everything from a speaker.

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

You can connect it to a speaker, but I dont see the point. The sound is coming from your mouth, if you connect the talk box to a speaker it wont amplify your voice in any way.

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

Let me know what you intend to do with the talk box and I'll be able to help you out better because I am a little confused on what exactly you want to do.

[@Michaelbmusic]

J. Ezra Ok that makes sense thank you.

[@bobshifimods7302]

Im pretty sure that's a stereo adaptor there and you are plugging it into a mono socket on the talkbox. Isn't there a risk of damaging you computer audio if you do that?

[@kiestrife352]

I've done the exact same thing, but the volume is really low? I've turned the volume on max

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

You can always turn the volume up on the computer, the DAW or the talk box itself and see if that gets you to the desired volume.

[@kiestrife352]

@@JEzra-cx7bx thank you for the quick reply. I've turned it up on my laptop and on my daw, my talkbox had no volume setting though. It's just extremely low.

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

Check the volume on the VST that you're using, and make sure all of your cables are plugged in all the way. It could be a lot of different things like a faulty cable or something wrong with your computer or talk box, or the speaker in the talk box could be blown out, or maybe you're pinching the talk box tube so not a lot if sound is coming out. I cant properly diagnose what's going on if I'm not there to see so I can only speculate but go ahead and mess around with the setting and check all your cables and let me know if you figure it out 😁

[@kiestrife352]

@@JEzra-cx7bx Thank you, I'll let you know! I really appreciate your kindness, and fast replies man!

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

No problem, I'm always happy to help!

[@katoy2843]

How much the prices?

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

There are links in the description where you can click and check the prices

[@camille7370]

excuse me~ i use the heil sound talkbox , how can i use this talkbox to connect to the DAW or the interface ,even record it? btw thx for this video!

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

In order to record it properly you will need to use a hardware synthesizer. I've made a video for this, here is a link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5yneGR8p52WZ7M I hope this helps, thanks for watching!

[@crimtek]

@@JEzra-cx7bx You probably don't need a synthesizer to record it, I have been using FL Studio for 5 years, if you are only using the record audio option on Fl Studio, you should only be able to hear your mic, I am not sure how you would set up multiple outputs and an input for your mic through FL Studio, but it could probably work. You could also maybe use both FL and Audacity for two different outputs, and an input in this case since you need your mic as well.

[@sohitkhalifa9777]

How to record guiter without interface

[@kaliireez9098]

Thanks bro

[@snipewar4828]

Is there a way to use the talk box without the computer? If there is I will be very happy

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

Yes, using a computer is an alternative to using a talk box. It is traditionally played with a guitar or synthesizer keyboard, heres a link to one of my other videos explaining how to set up a talk box with a synthesizer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGamdJianrKkirs

[@snipewar4828]

@@JEzra-cx7bx I am happy

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

I'm glad! Thanks for watching, I'll be here if you have any more questions 😁

[@WhiteRaven___]

2 things: you don't NEED an actual MIDI keyboard. You can add a virtual instrument in most DAWs and add midi keyboard and use your keyboard as a midi controller or synth or guitar or whatever and second, yeah for recording purposes you definitely need an audio interface. Recording and latency is a huge issue without it

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

Yes! you can use your regular computer keyboard as a midi keyboard, that’s always an option. I personally would like to play a talk box using piano keys instead of computer keyboard buttons but if someone’s on a tight budget then their computer keyboard is a good temporary solution. As a pianist I will always recommend people practice on a device that has piano keys. For this specific case you don’t need an audio interface, I filmed this video without any latency issues. I have made a Talk Box with MIDI keyboard video (with) an audio interface as well. Like I’ve said in response to previous comments before. Trying to record a talk box using the MIDI keyboard method causes more difficulty than recording it the traditional way (which I also have a video for). I have found a way to record a talk box with a midi keyboard and virtual instruments in a DAW but it doesn’t work as well as recording it the normal way. If anyone has any questions I’m always here to answer them, that said, K Franks comment is further proof that there are many ways to set up a talk box and many options when it comes to talk box set up’s. I hope these videos and the people that contribute to the conversations help you decide which one works best for you!

[@WhiteRaven___]

@@JEzra-cx7bx id be curious how you were able to record loops without latency issues without an audio interface.. Unless all of the recording is done within the midi controller itself then sent to the PC all at once? I've always had latency issues when recording with DAW unless I use an audio interface.. any tips for that?

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

The audio you hear when I play the talk box isn’t recorded on the DAW, it’s recorded on an external camera mounted microphone. So I press a key on the midi keyboard, then the computer sends the signal to the talk box, the sound then travels up the tube and into my mouth and the sound waves are being picked up by the microphone on my camera. So there’s no latency at all, the DAW is just outputting audio to the talk box, the same way it would output audio to a speaker. A talk box is a speaker, just a little one enclosed in a box. The technique I use in the video is good if you don’t want to buy a hardware synth but still want to practice. But is not ideal for recording. Recording a talk box using virtual instruments creates a feedback loop and although I and a few of my subscribers have found a way to make it work it’s still not ideal for recording. I made a video on how to record a talk box the traditional way which happens to be the way that offers the best audio quality, ease of use and control. All you need to do to record a talk box the regular way is connect a microphone to your DAW, then connect your talk box to a hardware synth. The talk box and synth are not connected in any way to the computer, microphone or audio interface. Then when you are ready to record, hit record in your DAW and start singing into the microphone by pressing the keys on the synthesizer. It works the same way as recording regular vocals on a microphone. I’ve made lots of videos explaining everything In greater detail for anyone to check out if they are curious.

[@brodclan314]

nice video

[@AndweleHarris]

Please tell how to get the free FL studio

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

If you live in the U.S. it should be as easy as going to FL Studios website and downloading the free version. It may differ from region to region or country to country.

[@AndweleHarris]

@@JEzra-cx7bx 😬I'm in Jamaica...but I'll try. Thanks

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

@@AndweleHarris Oh snap, yeah it could be different in your region but try it out and let me know because the "free trial" version is completely free in the US. Good luck man!

[@Climpwood]

lol you just made every Dre fan mad at the end

[@odalila21]

I like your KZbin videos Joseph is iih and you E3 Saturday night and you E3 me to do things like that lol and my friends 😁

[@SaturnVoyager11]

you can actually use an ipad or your phone to do this

[@BIank_page_animator]

Biggest waste of money on any tech product in my life period. Bought over 20 cords and adapters to try and make this thing work to no avail. Keep in mind this hunk of junk cost almost as much as my AKAI mini plus and it just sits in my closet collecting dust. Thanks for getting my hopes up for nothing.

[@brenden700thatsme]

Anything for a cheaper symphonizer 500$ is pretty expensive.i can't afford.

[@JEzra-cx7bx]

Yes, that one on my phone was free. All you have to do is download it. There are a lot of other good synthesizers for around $250 if you buy them used.

[@brenden700thatsme]

@@JEzra-cx7bx thank you for the advice👍