that's right !
Using only basic Ableton components I have made an actual working vocoder.
Of course it absolutely munches CPU, because of the amount of filters it uses. On my dualcore 2.6 it takes 40% CPU, which is frankly stupid.
But it was more of an experiment than an idea I could make a low CPU effect.
HERE'S a LivePack to download which shows you how it works.
Download the Live Pack (1.4 meg)
Or, just download the Vocoder rack (128k)
Here's an MP3 of the output, so you understand that this is a real, actual vocoder.
How to use the Rack:
The most usual situation for a vocoder is that a vocal modulates a synth sound, so to use this vocoder you need:
- One track with a synth on,
- a separate vocal track with some vocal sample on.
- Put the Vocoder effect after the synth on your 'synth' track .
- In the Vocoder effect look at the section called 'INPUT' . Choose the vocal track in the compressor sidechain input.
- mute the vocal track.
This is a Depeche Mode vocal, it's not me, just incase you happen to think that I " only find myself in someone else". Because I don't .
Happy seasonal thing.