Inserting a talkbox to the stage

Pascal Broye · December 16, 2021 at 9:28 PM

As I did not found any topic about my idea, inserting a talkbox to the stage, I opened this entry here.

Connecting a talkbox, i.e. Rocktron Banshee, using the send of the effects loop is quite clear. But then, the talkbox must be used with a mic , which normally goes back to the mixer. As far as good.

My question: would it be possible to connect the mic to the return of the effect loop, so I do not need an additional channel on the mixer. In short; guitar out by send and return by mic. Will that work or am I wrong?

Appreciate your inputs - thank you

prsgary · December 16, 2021 at 9:52 PM

Have you tried my Frampton talk box effect I created for the Kemper? It's controllable with an expression pedal, needs no mic or send/return loops. It's very popular when I play out.

Sorry, I can't answer your question as I have no experience with the real thing.

paults · December 16, 2021 at 11:19 PM

If you connect a small mixer with at least one microphone preamp into the effects loop, it may be possible to do what you want to do. It think it largely depends level matching issues with the other Rigs.

Pascal Broye · December 18, 2021 at 7:06 PM

Thank you all, I will try all your recommendations.

musicmad · December 18, 2021 at 7:11 PM

Quote from prsgary

Have you tried my Frampton talk box effect I created for the Kemper? It's controllable with an expression pedal, needs no mic or send/return loops. It's very popular when I play out.
Sorry, I can't answer your question as I have no experience with the real thing.

Where would one find that?

paults · December 18, 2021 at 7:30 PM

Quote from musicmad

Where would one find that?

In addition to the one Gary mentions, if you search ring exchange for my username, you will find a pedal control Talkbox Rig and a touch controlled Talkbox Rig.

prsgary · December 18, 2021 at 7:54 PM

Quote from paults

In addition to the one Gary mentions, if you search ring exchange for my username, you will find a pedal control Talkbox Rig and a touch controlled Talkbox Rig.

GS FRAMPTON - DR is the one I mentioned (since tweaked some more). I couldn't find Paul's just now, but I've downloaded them as well. They all have their plusses and minuses but they're also pretty good! I use mine for Frampton and Rocky Mtn Way. They go over really well.

paults · December 18, 2021 at 8:28 PM

Search for “paults”, and you will see them.