Use the and Source Filter tools to blend two different sounds into a single hybrid instrument.
: Use the Source Filter to continuously blend the loudness contour of one sound with the "spectral color" (timbre) of another, creating transitions that sound organic yet impossible in the real world. IRCAM Trax Vocal Transformer Ircam trax
Start by recording or selecting a clean vocal track. IRCAM Trax thrives on clear speech or singing. Use the and Source Filter tools to blend
: Use the Transformer module to shift the "Formant" and "Pitch" independently. To turn a male voice into a child's, raise both the pitch and the formant frequency. IRCAM Trax thrives on clear speech or singing
: Route a vocal track into the "Filter" input and a rhythmic synth or guitar into the "Source." This imposes the vowel characteristics of the voice onto the instrument’s timbre.
: Dramatically lower the formant while keeping the pitch stable to create a "giant" or "monster" effect.
: Adjust the Breathy control to add airiness or a whispered quality to the voice, perfect for intimate or ghostly musical textures. Phase 2: Hybrid Textures (Cross Synthesis)
