BIGGEST Talk Box Mistake!

I'll be going over the biggest talk box mistakes that i see a lot of new players make. If you have any questions feel free to write them down in the comments!

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[adamgh]

To simplify everything: A talkbox can only produce vowel sounds. YOU have to manually provide the consonants. Open your throat too. I see a lot of beginners keeping the sound up high in their heads and it sounds very nasal.

[baylor]

Only been learning for 4 or 5 hours now. This has been by far the hardest bit for me. Starting to get a hang of it thanks to this vid

[danielclarke]

Very clear technical explanation, thanks

[qqqkk]

thx a lot. it is helpfull. And my quesstion is why most of time the synth sound itself is louder than the 'talk box' sound.

[kimono]

Thanks for your tips. I'm practicing for a couple of weeks and still have difficulties with the consonants you describe. Do you need a microphone to amplify these sounds, or should we be able to hear them without a mic ? (As when I'm practicing alone at home, for instance)

[MrSpyster]

Great stuff. I'm guilty for being one of those guys that watched your vids and never subscribed. Mostly because I was immediately putting my Rocktron Banshee tube in my mouth and applying your tips while watching your video. I finally subscribed. My question is regarding your Korg settings. I have an older model. Been using it for years. It appears that you have a newer model. Mine is dark brown. Can you make a video explaining your synth settings so I can compare to mine?

[santiagosalgado]

Thanks man this video is very helpful. What do you recommend I do to improve with the talk box? I also wanted to ask about bending pitch. What should I do to get better using that?

[valentinheyn]

great . can you give me a step by step unboxing of this? It would be helpful. Can I use it with a NKS keyboard?

[predzz]

It’s a really difficult technique to get down but I guess it just takes practice

[MatrixRaider]

Yet again, Great quick and simple video! Quick question... I have dirty power with my Rocktron Banshee (original version) even with a brand new power supply. There's a LOUD and constant buzzing sound no matter if it's on talkbox or bypass mode. I'm wondering if it may be best to switch over to the Talkstar altogether. Any tips are much appreciated! Thanks!!

[Natedog]

Thanks just got the power chord I love it

[dstrats]

Hiya! Great demo! Thanks for the advice. My question, how are you putting it through your synth? Grazie!

[ThinkerThunker]

Hey, could you post the list of "hard to sound" sibilant sounds in the description? Thanks! (subscribed.)

[NoTrials]

U should make videos on how to pronounce certain words and how to play the keyboard. And how to set up the keyboard for the talk box.

[drakejdf]

Fantastic tips I just bought the MXR Talkbox and I was wondering because I play a guitar and I don’t have a PA I was thinking of running it through another guitar amplifier and what kind of microphone do you recommend will anyone do the job or should I get something like a sure microphone?

[vainsfrosty]

Can explain how to connect the microphone from the talkbox unit to the audio interface ?

[PnutProducer]

Hey man I have a quick question, let’s say you turn off the built in speakers from the Korg synth, how can you hear yourself playing the talkbox? Can you do it through studio monitors via interface and mic? Or does the talk box have built in speakers? Sorry I hope I make sense 🙏🏼

[Natedog]

I just bought a top box from guitar Center open box which had no power cord I bought a universal power cord but cannot get it to turn on do you think the item is broken or does it need a specific type of cord to power it on are used the option on the universal power supply that said 18 V but still nothing

[andrewheisler]

Great tip. Which keyboard under $300 do you recommend using with a talkbox? I'm in the market for a new one and have always wanted to learn how to use the talkbox.

[michaelaccardofrontczak]

It really ain't that hard to learn. I've been playing talkbox for 5 going on 6 years. Took me 5 years to "California Love" one of my favorite songs to do on the Talkbox.