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Anders Risvold · August 28th, 2007, 04:08 AM

As title said. I have some spoken vokals I need to change into 'troll/monster' speech. The usage do not justify hiring someone to do it for me.

I looked into some 'AV voice changers', but I was a bit disapointed of the quality, seems those where made for kids in voice chats.

So, anyone know any software a bit more professional to do this, or some tips what settings I should tweak in a standard audio post app.

I searched the web for tutorials and software, but did not find anything I could use.

Any pointers greatly appreciated !

Douglas Spotted Eagle · August 28th, 2007, 07:58 AM

Dropping the pitch by -13cents is a good start, with just a whisper of chorus to smooth out the edges of the transformation, you'll likely want to add another transformation of a fifth (-7) and mix it in very, very quietly to give it body.
Some apps do this well, others don't.

Anders Risvold · August 29th, 2007, 05:43 AM

Douglas, thanks, I'll try playing around with that as a base.

Michael Damon · August 29th, 2007, 07:28 AM

In addition to Douglas' suggestions, you could try a bit of an amp simulator or lo-fi plugin, particularly if you need an element of menace (might add a nice flavor to the second, lower pitched track)

Dave Robinson · August 31st, 2007, 03:27 AM

One option is to use the dialogue as a modulator signal in a vocoder and run white noise or rumble into the other channel then pitch shift it all over the place.

This can work quite nicely.

Bill Ravens · August 31st, 2007, 07:44 AM

There are some vst plugins called vocalizers that work pretty well. There's TONS of freebies on the web. Here's one:
http://www.analogx.com/CONTENTS/down...io/vocoder.htm

August 28th, 2007, 04:08 AM	#1
Anders Risvold Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Norway Posts: 72	how to change vocals to monster As title said. I have some spoken vokals I need to change into 'troll/monster' speech. The usage do not justify hiring someone to do it for me. I looked into some 'AV voice changers', but I was a bit disapointed of the quality, seems those where made for kids in voice chats. So, anyone know any software a bit more professional to do this, or some tips what settings I should tweak in a standard audio post app. I searched the web for tutorials and software, but did not find anything I could use. Any pointers greatly appreciated ! __________________ ------------------- www.r-video.no/dvd

August 28th, 2007, 07:58 AM	#2
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	Dropping the pitch by -13cents is a good start, with just a whisper of chorus to smooth out the edges of the transformation, you'll likely want to add another transformation of a fifth (-7) and mix it in very, very quietly to give it body. Some apps do this well, others don't. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

August 29th, 2007, 05:43 AM	#3
Anders Risvold Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Norway Posts: 72	Douglas, thanks, I'll try playing around with that as a base. __________________ ------------------- www.r-video.no/dvd

August 29th, 2007, 07:28 AM	#4
Michael Damon Tourist Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newtown, CT Posts: 2	In addition to Douglas' suggestions, you could try a bit of an amp simulator or lo-fi plugin, particularly if you need an element of menace (might add a nice flavor to the second, lower pitched track) __________________ Michael Damon, Composer/Sound Designer www.virtualproductions.net

August 31st, 2007, 03:27 AM	#5
Dave Robinson Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Conwy, Wales Posts: 208	One option is to use the dialogue as a modulator signal in a vocoder and run white noise or rumble into the other channel then pitch shift it all over the place. This can work quite nicely.

August 31st, 2007, 07:44 AM	#6
Bill Ravens Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: santa fe, nm Posts: 3,264 Images: 10	There are some vst plugins called vocalizers that work pretty well. There's TONS of freebies on the web. Here's one: http://www.analogx.com/CONTENTS/down...io/vocoder.htm