User Manual

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you can use it to process your vocal tracks, it
helps to know how our throats actually work to
create what we perceive as unique vocal qualities.
Vocal production starts with the vocal chords. Air
from our lungs is forced through the vocal chords,
causing them to vibrate. The contour of this
vibration is the glottal waveform. The actual shape
of the waveform is affected by each individual’s
anatomy as well as the pressure applied to the
vocal chords. From there, the voice is propagated
through the throat, the mouth and out through
the lips. It is the shape of these structures, both
their length and width, that create the resonant
characteristics that combine with the glottal
waveform to define a unique vocal identity.
With THROAT Evo, for the first time, you have
individual control over each of the elements
that go into creating a distinct vocal character.
Whether you are a producer or engineer looking
to subtly enhance a in pursuit of a totally new
vocal effect, THROAT Evo will give you creative
capabilities that have simply never before existed.
Controls
SETTINGS
In order for THROAT Evo to do the best possible
job of modeling, it needs to know some basic
things about the source audio. The following three
controls are used to characterize the vocal that
you will be processing:
Vocal Range
Use this control to select the range of the track
you will be processing. Choices include Soprano
Voice, Alto/Tenor Voice, Bass/Baritone Voice and
Instrument (a general setting for anything that
isn’t actually a vocal). Matching the appropriate
algorithm to the input results in faster and more
accurate pitch detection and more accurate
modeling.
To select vocal range, click on the Vocal Range
pop-up and then select the desired range from
the pop-up list.
NOTE: Choosing the wrong Vocal
Range (or just forgetting to set it
at all) can result in compromised
performance. Pay attention.
Source Glottal Waveform
The glottal waveform is the waveform produced
by the vibration of the vocal chords. The range
of an individual’s possible waveforms is defined
by their particular anatomy. Within that range,
the waveform can change pretty dramatically
depending on the performer’s singing style.
Imagine, for example, the progression from a
breathy whisper, to a straight-ahead pop vocal, to
hard rock or full-on operatic aria.
A lot of subtle factors influence the glottal
waveform, but for ease of setting, we have
characterized the choices as loudness. Typically,
as loudness increases, so does the pressure
applied to the vocal chords and with that change
in pressure a corresponding change in glottal
waveform.
When setting this control, select the loudness
level (soft, medium, loud, intense) that most
closely matches the performance you are
processing. If you’re not sure where your
performance lies on this scale, don’t worry.
There is no need to obsess over subtle
distinctions. If in doubt, just pick one. Once you
have set up a model, you can always come back
and try another setting and see if it makes a
(positive) difference.