[sdiy] Paia Vocoder clarifier mod toggle?

[Stephen Begin]

I don't really plan to do much in the way of speaking intelligible phrases
through the vocoder, more like adding unusual characteristics to short synth
sounds.  So sometimes a little muddiness is nice.

Do you think if I did the mod, and used an EQ to make things worse again, it
would sound roughly like it did before?

Thanks,
Steve


----- Original Message -----
From: "J. Larry Hendry" <jlarryh at iquest.net>
To: "synth" <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2002 8:36 PM
Subject: Re: [sdiy] Paia Vocoder clarifier mod toggle?


> I hate that photo since it was the very first thing I ever did on proto
type
> board.  I'm almost embarrassed to see it these days.  But, the bottom line
> is that you will not want to switch back and forth.  The Scott Lee
> modification does somewhat improve the frequency response and helps with
> clarity.  My PAiA vocoder produces quite understandable vocoding.
> http://www.wiseguysynth.com/larry/vocoder.htm
>
> I built it stock first, then installed the mod and compared.  If you
> installed such a switch, it would always be in the modified position.  I
> think I want to go back to mine and install level controls for each of the
8
> bands for more precise control.
>
> However, similar control can be gained by simply using a graphic EQ of 15
> bands or more between the modulating source (microphone) and input to the
> vocoder.  This allows you to even out the action in the bands, and to roll
> of the low end of the mic which is essential to keep the mud out of your
> sound.  Let the synth supply all the bottom end.
>
> Larry Hendry
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Stephen Begin <trypannon at hotmail.com>
> To: synth <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
> Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2002 5:30 AM
> Subject: [sdiy] Paia Vocoder clarifier mod toggle?
>
>
> I just finished putting together a PAiA vocoder and I think it sounds
pretty
> rad...maybe the frequency response is skewed but sometimes that kind of
> stuff just gives it character...however, added clarity would be nice.  I'm
> looking at the mod instructions http://www.paia.com/vocodmod.htm
> and I don't really see how I could add the mod as a feature that could be
> bypassed by a switch.  Is there such a thing as a single throw 16 pole
> switch? Or maybe I'm overlooking a more practical solution?
>
> Thanks
> Steve
>