Master the Modules: Compuvox in VocalSynth 2
Learn how to use VocalSynth 2’s Compuvox module, including how to break down a vocal, mangle vowel sounds, and increase vocal gravel noise.
Compuvox is based on a technology known as Linear Predictive Coding (LPC) which has existed since the late 1960s. As with a number of the audio processors in VocalSynth, LPC was originally a communications technology for encoding intelligible speech at low bit rates to save bandwidth. Nowadays this computerized vocal sound is often used as a special effect common in electronic music production. The outcome sounds similar to infamous toys like the Furby, Speak n Spell (which uses LPC), and even older text-to-speech technologies.
Crunch your vocals with
VocalSynth 2
In this video learn how to:
- Switch between Read, Spell, and Math to find your Compuvox sound
- Break down a vocal with Bits nob
- Mangle vowel sounds with Bytes
- Increase vocal gravel with the Bats nob
- Dig deeper with the Advanced panel
- Explore synth presets or tweak the sound engine
- Adjust the filter output of Compuvox or the pan position
Pro Tip: Add growl to vocals with Compuvox. Here’s how:
- Add VocalSynth 2 to an audio track
- Turn the Bats nob to the max
- Automate the Global wet/dry blend in VocalSynth 2
- Blend the effect to taste from the animation
