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Title: Does Anybody Have A Talk Box I Can Borrow?
Post by: Tom Scharpling on March 04, 2010, 11:34:15 PM: I need to borrow a talk box for my WFMU finale performance. Does anybody out there have one? Please let me know if you do - I'm in a bit of a pinch.

Thanks!

Tom.
Title: Re: Does Anybody Have A Talk Box I Can Borrow?
Post by: daveB from Oakland on March 05, 2010, 12:03:00 AM: Quote from: Tom Scharpling on March 04, 2010, 11:34:15 PM
I need to borrow a ~~talk box~~ voice modulator for my WFMU finale performance. Does anybody out there have one? Please let me know if you do - I'm in a bit of a pinch.

Thanks!

Tom.
Title: Re: Does Anybody Have A Talk Box I Can Borrow?
Post by: DJ Clem on March 05, 2010, 12:09:03 AM: This reads like one of Wurster's tweets.
Title: Re: Does Anybody Have A Talk Box I Can Borrow?
Post by: Joe Rogaine on March 05, 2010, 05:21:29 AM: I knew it, i knew it was a voice modulator.
Title: Re: Does Anybody Have A Talk Box I Can Borrow?
Post by: masterofsparks on March 05, 2010, 07:25:02 AM: Quote from: Tom Scharpling on March 04, 2010, 11:34:15 PM
I need to borrow a talk box for my WFMU finale performance. Does anybody out there have one? Please let me know if you do - I'm in a bit of a pinch.

Thanks!

Tom.

Please tell me you're doing the full version of "Do You Feel Like We Do."
Title: Re: Does Anybody Have A Talk Box I Can Borrow?
Post by: Christina on March 05, 2010, 07:28:53 AM: Quote from: masterofsparks on March 05, 2010, 07:25:02 AM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on March 04, 2010, 11:34:15 PM
I need to borrow a talk box for my WFMU finale performance. Does anybody out there have one? Please let me know if you do - I'm in a bit of a pinch.

Thanks!

Tom.

Please tell me you're doing the full version of "Do You Feel Like We Do."

Finally, someone of quality. I read this and all I thought was: is he gonna do Frampton or Joe Walsh?

These guys, picking on Tom.
Title: Re: Does Anybody Have A Talk Box I Can Borrow?
Post by: Martin on March 05, 2010, 07:37:49 AM: He's obviously doing Computer Love.
Title: Re: Does Anybody Have A Talk Box I Can Borrow?
Post by: DJ Clem on March 05, 2010, 09:39:15 AM: My primary memory of talk boxes (aside from Frampton/Perry rule-age) is looking at them in guitar catalogs as a kid, and always seeing the following disclaimer:

Quote
DUE TO HEALTH REASONS, NO RETURNS ON THIS ITEM.

Sorta makes one question the wisdom of borrowing one, eh? :-\
Title: Re: Does Anybody Have A Talk Box I Can Borrow?
Post by: masterofsparks on March 05, 2010, 10:24:46 AM: Quote from: Martin on March 05, 2010, 07:37:49 AM
He's obviously doing Computer Love.

"USB Port"
Title: Re: Does Anybody Have A Talk Box I Can Borrow?
Post by: Chris L on March 05, 2010, 01:08:58 PM: Maybe it's "Livin' on a Prayer."

"Tommy used to work on the docks..."
Title: Re: Does Anybody Have A Talk Box I Can Borrow?
Post by: masterofsparks on March 05, 2010, 01:48:40 PM: "Sweet Emotion" also.

"Hair of the Dog" would be pretty awesome.
Title: Re: Does Anybody Have A Talk Box I Can Borrow?
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on March 05, 2010, 03:06:38 PM: "Pigs" by Pink Floyd?
Title: Re: Does Anybody Have A Talk Box I Can Borrow?
Post by: buffcoat on March 05, 2010, 03:14:23 PM: Electric Dreams.
Title: Re: Does Anybody Have A Talk Box I Can Borrow?
Post by: KickTheBobo on March 05, 2010, 09:10:43 PM: if you are really desperate, you can build a makeshift one from Home Depot stuff:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EIQxwotn3k[/youtube]
Title: Re: Does Anybody Have A Talk Box I Can Borrow?
Post by: Tom Scharpling on March 07, 2010, 06:57:55 PM: Im assuming the answer is 'no' so far, so I will modify my request: does anybody know of any sort of toy/gadget that can replicate a talkbox/robot voice? I am open to any sort of toy store microphone thing.

Thanks!

Tom.
Title: Re: Does Anybody Have A Talk Box I Can Borrow?
Post by: KickTheBobo on March 07, 2010, 08:21:43 PM: Quote from: Tom Scharpling on March 07, 2010, 06:57:55 PM
Im assuming the answer is 'no' so far, so I will modify my request: does anybody know of any sort of toy/gadget that can replicate a talkbox/robot voice? I am open to any sort of toy store microphone thing.

Thanks!

Tom.

I seem to remember the FOT chipping in a few Xmases ago for this, which I believe had a 'robot' setting.

(http://www.etronics.com/images/PRODUCT/medium/glifx10.jpg)

If that effect isn't up to snuff, try and get your hands on a MicroKorg. It is a cheap little synth that a musician friend might have on hand. Has a built in Vocoder:

(http://ak.buy.com/db_assets/prod_lrg_images/514/208111514.jpg)

Heck, you can always pick one up at Guitar Center and then return it. I believe they have a 30 day return policy.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t52W72ax9Ow[/youtube]

or just try the local dollar store for one of these:

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41suaC-b85L._SS500_.jpg)
Title: Re: Does Anybody Have A Talk Box I Can Borrow?
Post by: Tom Scharpling on March 07, 2010, 11:13:50 PM: I will check out the box, which is in my locker at the station. I am also going to check out the dollar store for the voice changer!

Thanks, Chris.

Tom.
Title: Re: Does Anybody Have A Talk Box I Can Borrow?
Post by: VomitFlowers on March 08, 2010, 11:57:13 PM: Just came across this thread now. If the effects box doesn't work out, I have one of those voice changers, but I also have a small Nord keyboard with a bunch of vocoder emulations. It is very easy to use, all you need to do is plug a mic into one of the inputs.

Tom, PM / email me if needed!
Title: Re: Does Anybody Have A Talk Box I Can Borrow?
Post by: cupine on March 12, 2010, 12:27:31 PM: Hey Tom, I'm pretty sure I can get you a toy microphone/voice changer this weekend. I believe I saw such an item at World Market in Oakland. I plan on going there this weekend. I think it was only 8 or 9 dollars. I'll let you know.

I apologize in advance if World Market doesn't have it anymore.
Title: Re: Does Anybody Have A Talk Box I Can Borrow?
Post by: Tom Scharpling on March 12, 2010, 12:31:50 PM: I think I'm okay now - my quest for this thing has run its course and I'm too tired to continue. I need it for Sunday night. It's shocking that no area toy store and/or dollar store has one of those voice changer things.

But again, I am tired.

Thanks for everybody's advice on the matter. It is truly appreciated.

Tom.
Title: Re: Does Anybody Have A Talk Box I Can Borrow?
Post by: Christina on March 12, 2010, 01:21:49 PM: Quote from: Tom Scharpling on March 12, 2010, 12:31:50 PM
I think I'm okay now - my quest for this thing has run its course and I'm too tired to continue. I need it for Sunday night. It's shocking that no area toy store and/or dollar store has one of those voice changer things.

Tom have you tried one of those spy stores? They have portable voice changers for phones and stuff. I see one here for like 40 bucks.
Title: Re: Does Anybody Have A Talk Box I Can Borrow?
Post by: tref on March 14, 2010, 04:22:58 PM: Quote from: Tom Scharpling on March 04, 2010, 11:34:15 PM
I need to borrow a talk box for my WFMU finale performance. Does anybody out there have one? Please let me know if you do - I'm in a bit of a pinch.

Thanks!

Tom.

I'm hoping for Neil Young's Trans
Title: Re: Does Anybody Have A Talk Box I Can Borrow?
Post by: Christina on March 15, 2010, 02:16:59 AM: Quote from: Chris L on March 05, 2010, 01:08:58 PM
Maybe it's "Livin' on a Prayer."

"Tommy used to work on the docks..."

You called it!
Title: Re: Does Anybody Have A Talk Box I Can Borrow?
Post by: Martin on March 15, 2010, 02:32:11 AM: Chris L wins again.
Title: Re: Does Anybody Have A Talk Box I Can Borrow?
Post by: Chris L on March 15, 2010, 10:17:19 AM: Quote from: Martin on March 15, 2010, 02:32:11 AM
Chris L wins again.

I'd organize a victory crowd surf here at the office but I don't feel like removing my licensed firearms (I've learned the hard way this is a good idea).
Title: Re: Does Anybody Have A Talk Box I Can Borrow?
Post by: Smelodies on March 21, 2010, 02:24:25 PM: Did Miles ever run his trumpet through a talk box? Should he have?
Title: Re: Does Anybody Have A Talk Box I Can Borrow?
Post by: TheBrettster on March 21, 2010, 10:22:37 PM: It's not exactly a talkbox, but there is a T-Pain iPhone app:

[youtube]wHTzObY7nB8[/youtube]