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How to Get a Talkbox Effect

The talkbox effect was made famous by Peter Frampton on his "Frampton" and "Frampton Comes Alive" albums released in the 1970s. The effect has since been used by a number of renowned artists including Steppenwolf, Stevie Wonder, Metallica, Elton John, Bon Jovi and Motley Crue. The talkbox effect has been digitized with virtual studio technology (VST) plugins that can be used in a wide range of music production software. You can create the talkbox effect on a Mac or a PC by downloading Audacity audio editor and installing your chosen talkbox plugin.

Instructions

  1. Windows

    • 1

      Download Audacity for Windows. Download your chosen VST talkbox plugin.

    • 2

      Click on "Start." Hover over "Programs" and select "Audacity." Double-click on the "Audacity Installation" folder.

    • 3

      Navigate to your talkbox plugin. Click, drag and drop the folder into the "Audacity Installation" folder.

    • 4

      Open Audacity.

    • 5

      Click on the "Effect" menu. Your talkbox effect will appear underneath the divider. Click on the talkbox effect to apply it to a piece of music.

    Mac

    • 6

      Download Audacity for Mac. Download your chosen VST talkbox plugin.

    • 7

      Click on "Finder" from your desktop view. Click on "Applications" in the left-hand pane. Double-click on "Audacity." Double-click on the "Audacity Installation" folder.

    • 8

      Navigate to your talkbox plugin. Click, drag and drop the folder into the "Audacity Installation" folder.

    • 9

      Open Audacity.

    • 10

      Click on the "Effect" menu. Your talkbox effect will appear underneath the divider. Click on the talkbox effect to apply it to a piece of music.

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