What would you use to change a voice?

[desertrat]

I play Native American Flutes, and I got this crazy thought ... what sort of device would I need to change the "voice" of the sound? Eg., make it sound more like a sax, or trumpet, or even something otherworldly (as if these things don't sound pretty 'out there' already!)

I'm not looking to pitch-shift / correct, just change how it sounds.

I want to do this in real-time, not a plugin for offline editing.

-David

[Bournio]

Maybe a fuzz pedal, nothing to extreme, don't try and turn it into a bumble-bee(unless that's what you're after...) But yeah, play into a mic, then into a fuzz pedal.

[magno]

I think you'll have to use your imagination to get the sounds you want.
Or wait til they come out with Fluteagog.

[desertrat]

fuzz ... WTF? This isn't a guitar, and I'm not looking to simply overmodulate the signal.

I have no problem using MY imagination. The trouble is, YOU can't hear it.

There ARE signal processing boxes around that DO this kind of thing.

I suppose if I asked you how I go about sampling the sound reflectivity in a space so I can reproduce that as a reverb effect, you guys would say the same thing. The fact is, it's called a "convolution reverb" function. Google it. There are several plugins to accomplish it for different software products. Waves has a few, among others.

The trouble is, if you don't know what it's called, "convolution reverb", it would be doggone hard to find it. It's not like you'd easily guess it, right?

-David

[Bournio]

Don't knock it till you try it!

I dunno what aspect of a sax's you wanted.... but a little fuzz might go a long way!

Ring modulate. that's an awesome way to get a messed up "otherworldly" sound! Or, I guess there must be some playing techniques that get a more out there effect...

[desertrat]

Look ... I'm trying to find out what equipment is used to change the sound of voices in real-time. This forum is full of folks with home studios and every imaginable kind of equipment and software. I figured somebody might know the answer.

I might not know what it IS, but I DO KNOW it's NOT "distort the crap out of it". YOU might love the sound of your voice run through a fuzz box, but that's NOT what I'm looking for.

Also, I'm not trying to make my flute sound like a sax. I used that as an example -- I mean ... "changing the voice". Like, making a woman sound like a man. Not just pitch-shifting, but changing the timbre of the signal as well. You don't do that with a fuzz box!

-David

[paul999]

There must be a Midi system like they have for guitar that recognizes the note and transforms it into a midi note number. From there you basically have a keyboard. You could turn your flute into a sax.

[ryanoliver]

It sounds like you're looking for a fight more than an effect. If you don't like the suggestions feel free try another forum. Being disrespectful and condescending isn't going to get you anywhere. If you're completely unaware of how much of a tool you sound like maybe it's time to do some soul searching.


And here comes the angry reply....

[garageband]

Raaaahhhhrrrrr!!!!!!!! I'm Angry At Fuzzboxes!!!! Aaaaaaahhhhrrrr!

[Vulconizer]

Originally Posted by desertrat

I'm not looking to pitch-shift / correct, just change how it sounds.

You asked and you got a suggestion on how to do exactly that. It may not have been what you were looking for, but you didn't pay for it.

I kind of doubt you're going to receive much in the way of solid help now, in light of the way you responded.

I want to do this in real-time, not a plugin for offline editing.

-David

There are ways to do what you wanting to do, but I think YOU need to cool your jets a bit and rethink your approach to those who are wanting to be helpful. You are right in that there are quite a few people here who are knowledgeable. I have found most folks like to share their knowledge with those who have a good attitude, though.