The Perfect MiniNova Talkbox Patch

A step by step tutorial on how to program an amazing talkbox patch on the Novation MiniNova synthesizer. Brought to you by Fingazz and the TalkStar professional self-powered talkbox.
Learn more in the Talkbox Master Class, the only comprehensive online training course for talkbox - exclusively at thetalkstar.com

[@thetalkstar]

*** I forgot to include one important step. Go to the GLOBAL section of the menu. Turn MEMORY PROTECT to OFF and you are good to go! ***

[@vollyentertainmentinc.djvo8265]

Could you guys tell us how to set it up with stock fl studio plugins, or famous ones like the korg m1 (if its possible)

[@MrDreFunk]

How do I get to the ‘C’? I turned the knob right and left, never got there…. Am I supposed to be on a certain patch? Please help. Awesome video

[@mcgritty8842]

@@MrDreFunkset genre to all, set by (not a-z), and turn right until you go through all a’s and b’s. My tip is to save the init patch to favorites if you plan on making multiple patches so it’s super easy to pull up

[@montorgueilrecords]

Absolutely perfect! I did the exact same patch but on the UltraNova, and all the parameters are exactly the same, called the same, so, just a big thank you! 🙏🙏🙏

[@johnhurd3257]

Hey John what's up my brother? I just bought a mininova and found your vid! Wow! Thanks for figuring out all the important details to get funky with the tbox. Thanks again player, much love and respect.:)

[@WrvrUgoThrUR]

This synth never ceases to amaze me. Thanks for this. I might have to reconsider swapping out the Korg MS2000 as my favorite.

[@the_jccn]

THANK YOU FOR UPLOADING THIS!! this is exactly what i needed to see to be 100% sold on the Mininova. now i cant wait to get my hands on one!

[@cbangzbeats6445]

Don't get this you need to spend $800 on talk star for you to get the voice he has this nova sucks

[@Kolegate]

Man, that Mininova has seen some hard days! Thanks for the patch turtorial!

[@ChristopherJenkins73]

Thank you for the visuals and the clear explanations.

[@fallenaccolade]

Works mint .. I play keys my whole life !! This is a great game changer for tonality on the talk box!! Great video and clean tutorial!! Cheers

[@cbangzbeats6445]

Don't get this you need to spend $800 on talk star to get that voice sucks

[@stereochoir]

I have my mininova arriving this week and this will be the first vid I watch after

[@infinitybreak4459]

A patch to make Troutman proud thank you so much for this, I got a DX100 as my first synth specifically because i wanted to talkbox but i noticed (especially as a budding synthesist) that the old FM synths are kinda awkward to work around sometimes. I own a Mini-Nova specifically for its vocoding capabilities but to know i can use it for talkbox with all the ability to tweak as i see fit make me wanna use this more than the DX honestly

[@ReachingWisdom]

Thanks for sharing! Subbed ,just got my Mini nova yesterday!

[@cbangzbeats6445]

Don't get this you need to spend $800 on talk star to get that voice sucks

[@MaverickM1]

Awesome guide. Thank you.

[@Zeal808]

The man! Sick explanation..I never knew about the Mono auto glide with porttime

[@cbangzbeats6445]

Don't get this you need to spend $800 on talk star to get that voice sucks

[@johjohmusicjohjoh1048]

THANKSSSSS !!!!!!! Salute From Strasbourg France !

[@jgckool22]

Just what I was looking for 🤗🤗 time to get busy

[@tomzaletel]

Your video helped me so much! Thank you!!!

[@user-mn5cb5ko5z]

丁寧に説明していただいて助かりました。Thank you!!

[@MLE-fm4ox]

Amazing, bro. Thanks so much

[@Bauta007]

This might be the best vocoder video I ever saw.

[@keenanwalker-mr2co]

This was so awesome..love this..iam new to your channels..

[@thetalkstar]

Welcome!!

[@nathanespinosa9584]

Great videos! Subscribed for sure. Plan on either getting this MiniNova or a MicroKorg. Still trying to decide and looking for a good deal on Offerup haha Thanks for the detailed videos!

[@thetalkstar]

Thanks for subscribing Nathan. Cheers!

[@michaelaccardofrontczak]

Both are pretty good synthesizers. I use the Microkorg but i like the MiniNova too.

[@cbangzbeats6445]

This video is a joke you need to spend $800 on talk star this mimi nova doesn't make that voice fuck this video don't watch it

[@humansymphony]

Brilliant. Just ordered one before I watched this video. 😂👌🏽

[@asientodelalma4851]

Muchísimas gracias por la información 👍

[@RiddimBangerBeatstore1]

thanks for this!

[@scratchalotrecords3172]

So awesome Thanks

[@Mohkaa]

i put it to c001 but it sounds like beats and not like yours. help?

[@apsimanu1974]

wow would this help possible with the ultranova

[@scottcupp8129]

Great video and explanations. I have a Mini Nova as well and I totally love it. I also have a Behringer Deep Mind 12 and a classic Ensoniq SQ1+. Subbed your channel. I have to ask, what happened to your bank selector knob? Just curious

[@thetalkstar]

Thanks!! This MiniNova was actually a backup beater for testing from the TalkStar factory. My good one was out on loan at the time. We got it this way basically for a small trade so I have no funny story for ya!! Still sounds great tho 🤩

[@MakerFabio]

Good job

[@frankdunn1813]

Awesome 👍

[@alexmello9192]

Thanks dude

[@FRANKRICECOLD209]

NICE Man THNAK YOU

[@marcmitchell7830]

you mention in the vid that the talkbox distorts if you play chords.. I'm hovering over the buy button, but id like to know if it could work almost like a sonovox, can i play, chords, music or sound fx through the talkstar to get the same effect rather than just using a keyboard output. ? or will it crunch & distort as it does in this vid ? thanx for your time :)

[@thetalkstar]

It is not ideal to play more than one note from a synthesizer (or guitar) through a talkbox, BUT it can be done without too much distortion. It would need to be a light almost string-like tone at lower volume. Talkboxers typically layer harmonies in their DAW one at a time - like a real vocalist would. Hope this clears that up!!

[@johnhurd3257]

Yeah it distorts when more than a single note is playing,but... if you have a compressor u can almost get around this issue. First plug in the synth into a decent compressor with less. Now hit a single note and look at the level of sound reduction by the leds. Now play a chord. You want a high level of compressing to happen when you play a chord compared to just single notes. If you set the threshold and attack setting correctly you can achieve a miracle of sorts. Check it out and see. One love.:)

[@carlosavalos9937]

Do you have a vid for dx100 patch

[@EvilSoundsEntertainment]

Fingazz, do one for the Yamaha DX100 homie!👍🏽🙏🏽 Thanks.

[@donaldfreeman3433]

Can I download/ buy your talk box program? Thx

[@testohtoby]

nice tutorial, csn I use the internal mic in to turn it into a full talkbox ? tnx

[@thetalkstar]

Thanks Toby. The internal mic on the MiniNova is for the built in vocoder, which is very different than a talkbox. This patch was made using the TalkStar self-powered talkbox, which was specifically designed for use with a synthesizer (not guitar like ALL other talkboxes on the market). Visit our website to learn more about it thetalkstar.com - We also offer FREE enrollment to our Talkbox Master Class with purchase of a TalkStar talkbox. Cheers!!

[@DrakeoDeus]

Can you do this on the system 8?

[@metcrewproduction]

Muchas gracias !!!! Slds

[@SamadSaVage]

Thank u so much

[@eselilgcrimefamilyent6383]

Is that like the patch u used for the song connected that shit is too sick bro

[@ckdub2]

I can’t get to the C int patches

[@carlosavalos9937]

Can you make a vid on how to stack osc 2

[@MrDreFunk]

How do I get to the ‘c’….. I turned left and right…. Do I need to have it on a certain patch? I need of help So how do I get to ‘initial’?

[@ralphm422]

Thnk you good sir 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@thetalkstar]

No problem 👍

[@Ronpedley1]

Hi! Great video! I'm thinking of diving into the talk box world.I'm a keyboard player and have a nova. I'm confused if a mic is needed. Can I go direct out into a mixer/Pa or direct out into my daw. interface? Is a mic required? Because the sound out of the tube needs to be micd at your mouth right? The great Talk Star 'The Test" vid of Mr. Talkbox looks like he's going direct? He's not using a mic. Any help his appreciated. Thanks, Ron

[@thetalkstar]

Hey Ron - Think of talkbox as you would a singer / natural human voice. The tube from the TalkStar sends the synth signal into your mouth which is then modulated by your mouth and returned back out as speech / singing whatever is played on the keyboard - so YES you need a microphone just like a singer, when you need to be amplified on stage OR to record the performance into your DAW. There is no such thing as going direct with talkbox - In our "Test" video with Mr. Talkbox - it was only being picked up by the camera because the TalkStar is so loud that you really do not need a mic to play / practice. Hope that helps! Feel free to hit us up and check out more at thetalkstar.com

[@Ronpedley1]

@@thetalkstar thanks! Got it. I’m ordering!!!

[@bartmuz]

but where should I take in this tube????????

[@cashmasters99]

Are you able to use the microphone that comes with the mininova to get this patch working?

[@infinitybreak4459]

The mic for vocoding but talkbox works the exact opposite of vocoding. Talkbox has you shaping the sound from the sybth where vocoding has the synth shaping your voice. I am curious if using this patch with a vocoder is possible and if your voice would sound like the talkbox or if it would just sound bad

[@krimsonfunk]

The short answer to your question is “no’” ..two different things. He is using a talkbox ... he actually has a plastic tube inside of his mouth where the sound from the mini nova is coming out from. Then with his mouth he is shaping the sound wave (nothing coming out of his throat. Meaning he is not singing) just shaping the sound into a microphone ...(not the mini nova one ) Vocoding and Talkboxing are two different things and utilize different methods. The Mininova is an out of the box Vocoder with its own dedicated mic (for vocoding) , you would need to purchase a Talkbox and connect it to the mininova’s output , create a patch that is suitable for it and a microphone to talkbox into. I for one am all about talkboxing vocoding is not really my thing ...I guess my name says it all ....krimson funk. ;)

[@ChristopherJenkins73]

Can you do the SAME thing on an UltraNova? If so.... Would you be able to use all 8 knobs that is on the Ultranova to assign the (tweek knobs) ? I prefer the full size key's oppose to the mini keys on the mininova. Fortunately.... I own BOTH.

[@thetalkstar]

As far as I know, the UltraNova can load the same patches as MiniNova (got that straight from my Novation guy) BUT I haven't had my hands on an UltraNova so not sure about it's tweak knobs or how it's programmed. I assume you can follow along with this video and make it in UN fairly easily. Cheers!!

[@ChristopherJenkins73]

@@thetalkstar Much Appreciated!🙏

[@johnhurd3257]

I think so. Wow! I never knew about the knows being programmable.

[@SJRogers0786]

Do you know how to make a talkbox patch for the Behringer Deepmind 12?

[@thetalkstar]

Sorry, we don't have one of those in house. However if you follow the basics of making this patch for the MiniNova you could apply it to the Deep Mind. Any simple monophonic sawtooth wave patch will sound pretty good for talkbox, especially with the TalkStar!! Also - make sure ALL effects are off (reverb, delay, chorus etc)

[@kaneelstokje]

But i don't have initial sonwhat do i do know

[@trumanchamberlin5005]

can you use the mininova built in vocoder in conjunction with this patch? or would i need the talkstar for this patch to work?

[@thetalkstar]

Hey Truman, this patch does not apply to the MiniNova built-in vocoder. It is for use with an external talkbox, preferably a TalkStar!! The MiniNova has some decent vocoder patches already in the presets, but talkbox is a very different operation than vocoder.

[@Mohkaa]

@@thetalkstar excuse me. i cant save it says memory protect

[@zacharyteibel8580]

@@Mohkaa It's probably too late but go to global -> Memory -> Switch on to off. It's supposed to stop new users from messing up their patches when they first buy it.

[@cbangzbeats6445]

@@thetalkstar can't save it either memory proctect Im watching this video for about 5 hours going through each step can't save it and no voice either jus the syth sound what do I do?????

[@bluest1524]

This is excellent, thank you. Do you feel talkbox is more genuine and usable for you than vocoder? Or would you use Mininova vocoder also for some stuff?

[@thetalkstar]

Talkbox definitely allows for much more articulation and feeling, but vocoder has it's place for the right types of music. I use both - depending on what the record calls for. Unfortunately I do not use the MiniNova vocoder tho, I tend to add it to a vocal in the DAW and my go to is the WAVES Morphoder VST.

[@mcgritty8842]

Pretty fuckin disappointed to get 13 minutes in to find this out. Big thumb’s down

[@bluest1524]

Thanks talkstar. Do you feel Mininova is a good vocoder? @@thetalkstar

[@user-xp7id1it4i]

So do you need that plastic tube to make that cool zap sound?..or can you just use the vocoder mic..

[@thetalkstar]

The tube is what brings the synth tone to your mouth where you shape the words, so yes you need it to make that Zapp sound. Vocoder is a very different thing, and the MicroKorg has a built in vocoder with a mic - this video is about making a patch to use with a talkbox.

[@DreckigerDingo]

Thx dude, could you do one for the Microkorg XL?

[@thetalkstar]

We don't have an XL on-hand, but we can look into getting one to create and offer a patch soon.

[@kirankilgariff2895]

@@thetalkstar pleaso do buddy :)

[@jadynconde1586]

Do you need to have the synthesizer plugged into a computer to save the patch?

[@thetalkstar]

No. The MiniNova does not need to be connected to a computer to save patch, just save internally. You can however connect with usb and use the Novation editor/librarian to edit and save patches.

[@jadynconde1586]

thetalkstar Oh ok, thank you!

[@jamesantoine4318]

@@thetalkstar awesome great job i love you so much and may God bless you

[@renatocasca7958]

Hello guys. I'm following this tutorial step by step, but I can't get to the same synth sound, it doesn't sound the same, can you help me?

[@johnhurd3257]

Sorry you can't get the sound.

[@brandonjohnson7631]

Do you prefer the MiniNova over the Microkorg? Could you use oscillator 2 as a sub oscillator to add a bit of a growl on the lower end?

[@thetalkstar]

Yes, but both sound great for talkbox. I almost added that exact part in the video, but wanted to keep it simple. You can also have one of the tweak knobs mix in the sub oct from oscillator 2 for perfect blend. It’s a dope sound!!

[@rezin7763]

thetalkstar why do you prefer MiniNova over the Microkorg? I don’t know what to choose

[@mitchelbenjaminsr1587]

Yes I’m in the same boat don’t know wich one to get

[@brandonjohnson7631]

@@mitchelbenjaminsr1587 I actually went with the MiniNova because of this video. I liked that it has the performance knobs and the way Fingazz set them up is perfect. I added a 5th knob using the selector switch as the Sub Oscillator and got exactly what I was after. I think the MiniNova was about $80 cheaper as well.

[@mitchelbenjaminsr1587]

Brandon Johnson tnx yes I’m Going for that one too... are you using it with the talkstar or the mrx m222 or not at all

[@NIDEEPOFFICIAL]

Lester said roger used a crown amp with the university sound 1824

[@honkeyhoohaa9307]

I didnt know a talkbox would work on mininova is it a midi talk box tube?

[@thetalkstar]

Talkbox doesn't work "on" a synth with midi. A synth audio output is sent "to" the talkbox - and the talkbox amplifies the signal, sending through the tube into your mouth, where you shape the words and pick up the modulated sound - then you can record that performance with a microphone, just like a singer BUT now you're singing with a synth voice!!! You can learn how to do it on our Talkbox Master Class at www.thetalkstar.com

[@tommykim1398]

Please give us a DX-100 patch too !

[@360videophoto]

not sure why, but I followed all the steps and it isn't rersponding to my voice through plugged in mic... is there a step you have to take to "enable" mic control?

[@thetalkstar]

You may be confusing "vocoder" and "talkbox" - NOT the same thing. The MiniNova does have a vocoder in it, but this video was for making a patch in the MN to then use THRU a talkbox like ours, called the TalkStar.

[@360videophoto]

@@thetalkstar yep that explains it haha I was hoping for a patch that would make my vocoder sound like a talkbox

[@donfredu]

If I create a patch using the initial patch as you did, would it be free of royalties at the end of work and therefore I can use it during my public live shows? I would appreciate and be thankful for you quick feedback. Nice well explained video. ✌🤠👍

[@thetalkstar]

You don't need to worry about that at all. No royalty will ever be - or could never be collected for using a synth patch.

[@donfredu]

@@thetalkstar thank you very much for your quick reply. Your new fan, donfredu ✌🤠👍

[@donfredu]

@@thetalkstar in other words, can I consider the following thought? The initial patch is not to be seen as "patch" but as a frequenzy that any eletric source can reproduce? (Natural element) Would appreciate your opinion and I apologise if disturbing in the last hours. As my dream is to play in public I a bit concerned about royalties issues. I think this is why I am blocked to realise my dream.....awful feeling

[@Baxterrr]

Super helpful THANK U

[@lowrider63000]

please can you make a video with a microkorg patch thank you

[@thetalkstar]

Already have that video here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKepo3R7lrSJjpY

[@lowrider63000]

thetalkstar thanks 👍👏

[@wireguy123]

So this doesnt work with the internal mic, just an outboard talk box?

[@thetalkstar]

Yes, it's for an outboard talkbox. The MiniNova has a vocoder built in, a very different thing.

[@medaglianis1]

Ciao! I did all the passages twice but I just get the sound of the oscillator! Why the mic input doesn't work? Any idea?

[@thetalkstar]

Are you connecting the MiniNova to a talkbox, such as the TalkStar or other? This is only a video showing how to make a patch to use this synth WITH an external talkbox unit. Check out theTalkStar professional self-powered talkbox at thetalkstar.com - Cheers!!

[@medaglianis1]

Ahhhhh ok i was missing that part!

[@alexmello9192]

Using a prophet 6 of all things but I'm getting close

[@loicmarbach1419]

hi I tried but cant save I havve this message : memory protect

[@thetalkstar]

Go to the GLOBAL section of the menu. Turn MEMORY PROTECT to OFF and you are good to go!

[@loicmarbach1419]

@@thetalkstar YES !! thx so much amazing machine

[@johnrobertson12]

I tried to SAVE A PATCH IT DIDENT LET ME SAVE IT IT JUST SAID MEMORY PROTECT IT DIDENT LET ME SAVE IT.

[@thetalkstar]

Go to the GLOBAL section of the menu. Turn MEMORY PROTECT to OFF and you are good to go!

[@a.j.c.m5912]

dont have a place to press ok in the eq

[@Will008]

No bad!!!

[@Natedog775]

I’m trying to save it but is says memory protect I got mine used from guitar center

[@adamwieczorek7701]

Have to unlock it in menu

[@LilHoss]

I thought this was a patch to use the mic on the Mininova to simulate a talkbox....🤔

[@lordflatworm]

Lol. Awesome.

[@shabaazNYC]

Hey guys Im looking for a talk box vocalist. Where do I even start? Anyone?

[@FingazzClassics]

Hey Shabaaz, my name is Fingazz - a talkbox player and creator of the TalkStar talkbox. Feel free to check out my stuff and contact here www.fingazz.com - Cheers!

[@Mohkaa]

save didnt work. it just say memory protect

[@thetalkstar]

Please see here: www.manualslib.com/manual/710214/Novation-Mininova.html?page=8

[@Mohkaa]

@@thetalkstar for some reason it took me to a malware thing

[@thetalkstar]

@@Mohkaa it was the MiniNova manual online - it says just go to GLOBAL menu, the second option is MEMORY PROTECTION, then switch from ON to OFF - now you can save new patches.

[@Mohkaa]

@@thetalkstar thanks

[@fanatics1200]

MiniNova save:memory protect

[@jackpzinger5053]

Same with me

[@bartmuz]

And the most important question: Where is this pipe placed??????

[@Natedog775]

If you mean the tube you’ll need a talkbox for that

[@michaelaccardofrontczak]

Left side or Right side of your mouth.

[@bartmuz]

@@michaelaccardofrontczak mouth OK, but second side of this fckin pipe?? where should I take in? in the XLR input or where?

[@bartmuz]

@@Natedog775 So if I need the talkbox - why I need also mininova?

[@charliechaplin9033]

"MEMORY PROTECT" WHY ???

[@charliechaplin9033]

For me

[@thetalkstar]

It won't allow you to save the patch at the end of programming unless you turn off memory protect first.

[@charliechaplin9033]

It s ok now. Very thank & Peace from french.

[@patrickvillejoubert2052]

Fake! You have a talkbox and thé mini nova os just for thé vidéo!👎

[@thetalkstar]

Patrick, this makes no sense here! This is a talkbox and MiniNova making this sound - what is fake about this?? LOL

[@beatprocess]

do you have a patch to download?