Now I can take a fretless and vocode my voice to sing as out of tune as I would sing without vocoding!

@positivefingers1321

5 жыл бұрын

That’s funny, how did it take me 10 reads to get

@bazibada

3 жыл бұрын

You can then autotune it to make it on tune again, then use some tremolo with random on it to make it out of tune again, full circle

Oh man, this would sound really neat with a Fretless.

@LucaTheStar

3 жыл бұрын

To answer your hypothesis four years after you've made it: It sounds just like someone is singing with a robot filter on top of the vocals. It does indeed sound "really neat" :)

This is the first time I have ever heard anyone try to pronounce "XLR" as an acronym.

@joeyjohnson5850

8 жыл бұрын

Same here. But I will never pronounce it any other way from now on.

@ZippyLeroux

8 жыл бұрын

Don't you mean, "...try to pronounce the acronym XLR as a word..."?

@AdamNeely

8 жыл бұрын

I heard it pronounced the way I did in this video once ("skler"), and I thought it was the funniest thing, so now thats how I do it.

@mastershed24

8 жыл бұрын

It's only an acronym if you can say it. Otherwise it is just initials.

@CorneliusSneedley

8 жыл бұрын

Adam Neely I agree, it sounds pretty funny. :)

That version of Clarity is awesome! Would love to hear a full version of it. :)

@tiagomacedo7068

7 жыл бұрын

Seriously, please, this version was so beautiful.

@goku21youtub

7 жыл бұрын

everything is more beautiful with robo voices

@hi_im_buggy

7 жыл бұрын

Simon Fransman Check out his latest stream. Looks like you'll be getting your wish.

@hi_im_buggy

7 жыл бұрын

Simon Fransman Congratulations! Clarity cover is up now with Little Kruta! To be honest though I still like this better than the new one.

@WittAllen

7 жыл бұрын

For your listening pleasure, kzread.info/dash/bejne/goRqmKWCqs21g5s.html

vocoder tip: just add pink noise to any kind of instrument track for much more clarity on the lyrics. Take your instrument, add pink noise to it, (filtered 4kz and above if you want) and then feed it into the vocoder. Basically think of it as a multiplication problem. In order for the frequencies to be present in the final signal, they need to exist in both of the signals entering the vocoder. If highs are lacking, there will be nothing to 'catch' the consonants of your voice and it will sound muffled. The waves need to intersect A LOT, especially if you want people to understand what you are saying.

@jasondoe2596

6 жыл бұрын

Oh, that's a very nice hint. Not a musician, but I can see how it would work beautifully... Thanks!

@oxiconmania8304

5 жыл бұрын

Holy shit dude, if you make the pink noise loud enough, you can "Auto-tune" it with the bass. Not gonna lie, it sounds like an auto tuned trip to the bathroom, but it's interesting!

@reidgowan2670

4 жыл бұрын

Heh get it? Clarity?

Wait that vocoded (?) beatboxing actually sounded so fucking cool. Anyone know of any songs where that technique has been used?

@goku21youtub

7 жыл бұрын

top comment here

@mrdragoon3344

5 жыл бұрын

gmdille probably daft punk

@Jimbo386000

4 жыл бұрын

Well not beatboxing, but Röyksopp has a track called Remind Me where they vocoders drums.

@erzloh

3 жыл бұрын

He's not using a vocoder but i would suggest you check out the beatboxer SO-SO, he uses bit crusher effect and others and he is absolutely marvelous!

you say that the pitch of the voice doesn't affect the vocoder, I find that singing the exact pitches that you're playing creates a richer fundamental tone and sounds more musical... at least with ableton's vocoder ...

@JohnnyX50

7 жыл бұрын

I find that on my MiniNova, if you try to sing in tune with the notes then you do get a nicer sound. If you hold a keyboard note then sing up and down scale you hear the changes then hit a nasty spot then back again lol

Thanks for this vocoder lesson, Adam. I think you have one of the best YT channels right now. I haven't seen a single low-quality vid come out of this channel so far. Kudos and keep it up!

Wait ableton has a vocoder? You can use it without midi??? Where was this for the past 6 years of my life? Why am I suddenly covered in peanut butter? Tune in next week for Adam neelys bass lessons for the epic conclusion!

@Astronomater

6 жыл бұрын

where is the vocoder? I've used ableton live lite for about 2 years and have no clue. not in my vsts anyways.

@akshitjha6251

6 жыл бұрын

Harmony Smurf It's in the plug-in section right at the end.

@ottozagala991

5 жыл бұрын

Harmony Smurf pretty sure it’s only on max for live or standard

@jamietaylor8663

5 жыл бұрын

@@ottozagala991 its in the suite edition

When you used the drum samples as the modulator signal , it sounded like an 80's videogame tune. I loved it!

I love this channel. I don't know much about musical theory and I don't really even play bass that regularly but Adam has this way of inspiring me as a working individual who wasted his school years not learning music theory to want to go through the effort of actually committing and learning the basics. (I have been a singer and guitarist for most of my life just playing by ear)

This is kinda phenomenal. Always love your videos, Adam! Super helpful as always.

Ha! I've learned that even when the title of your video sounds like something I'm not interested in, I must still watch it because you always slap me through the face with learning!

That beat boxing would work amazingly as a hip hop sample

Subbed for the KILLER RETRO INTRO! Lovely vocoder emulation tutorial too, thanks!

shit AN's old videos are a whole different type of gold mine.

2:50 That's gorgeous!

You have released the full song (the one at the beginning of the video) and maaaan that's good shit

Came back to this video right after his new video. The whole cover is AWESOME!!!

Thank you for existing Adam.

"The pitch of your singing or speaking voice has no bearing on what comes out of the vocoder" So you could have a line out of your vocals both before and after the vocoder and have a duet with yourself then right? That sounds like a neat idea to try out

Sold! on the beat boxing!. Sounds like a great jig to jam with oneself.

i want to buy your intro as a full track. please make that happen one day

@DanielJ

7 жыл бұрын

Sem Shimla dude me too! Trips me the heck out haha

@Corvid

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was massively tripped out... Worse that watching the music video for "Let's Grove" while seriously high...

That Clarity remake hit a.... certain spot. Love it.

I can't wait to try this out. It sounds epic

Your intro is pure gold

Adam I have that exact same fuzz pedal!!! I just got it last week too and now I find out one of the coolest guys on KZread uses it too!!!

I love that he explains the principle behind it. Awesome.

cheers Neely! your videos are fantastic

Cool stuff! Gonna try this out myself! Thanks for an informative video!

That cover makes me moist. Please put out a full version.

@liammcconlogue9584

7 жыл бұрын

Spooky Silly he did not

Best birthday gift ever!!!! Thanks man!!! ✨ 😄

been waiting for this video!

Back when it was Autotune they said: "it's a vocoder". Today it's a vocoder and they'll tell you: "It's Autotune".

You're the best, Adam!

Found Your Channel Yesterday, wonderfull content dude!!!!

I really wasn't sure what advantages it had over a talk box, until you got to the beat boxing and drum samples. The ability to use another instrument/interface to articulate a bass, in particular, opens up a lot of interesting possibilities.

Keep doing this kind of stuff, it's really fucking good mate!

The beatbox stuff was pretty sick! Never thought of that!

I just bought a roland vp 03 vocoder, and i never thought of using it on my bass. Also, i just got a talk box. So you just gave me several ideas. Thanks

Love the song at the end.

Damn, what a great cover at the end.

Awesome video!

Aaaah that beatboxing was awesome!

The beatboxing part was soooooo good

That was great :) thank you Adam

My mind is going insane with the kind of harmonies you could do with that

A full version of Clarity would be dope af! Sounds so damn good

lovely clarity cover

Amazing, thanks!

Hello Adam! I've a big difficulty emulating sounds quickly with my voice (notes, intervals, melodies, etc). Any advice on that? Great videos, keep it going!

I want to buy vocoder. After Your version of "Clarity" im pretty f***ing convinced! Whem I'm talking with my friends about emotions in music and it comes to electronic music I always show them Sleeper by Snarky Puppy. I will show them this. Great video!

Hey man! how much does one has to pay to get this song full version! this is SO GOOD! and i dont even like Zedd

It'd be really cool to see a full version of clarity (or any song really) done like this. Preferably with some drum machine into vocoder as well!

That was Epic!!!!

I need full length version of that Clarity cover in my life. So. Fucking. Good

I didnt know you could vocode with a bass! 🤩🤩

Please make a full ableton live tutorial of vocoding... also, can the same effect be achieved through midi data?

When you beatboxed with the vocoder (2:59) it sounded very cool and very Kraftwerk! (I'm guessing they used the same kind of technique)

this was cool you could explore more out of this sort of application of abstract effects

the intro is so groovy!

This was all so sick

So kind of like a Talkbox? Pretty cool, and strangely reminds me as Adam Jones's solo in Jambi.

Brb, gonna go play with this all night

Awesome!!!

Have you used the vocoder much since this video, perhaps with Sungazer? I'd love to see more of the experimentation with drum samples, or using it as a complex filter, especially paired with rhe OC-2 and a fuzz for heavier synth like sounds.

Cynic's music is famous for its use of vocoder. An amazing prog band in itself. Try listening to Celestial Voyage by Cynic.

@InfamousQwaQwaFruit

7 жыл бұрын

Tahmid Tanveer hell yeah, Cynic

@peterdowner4315

6 жыл бұрын

+300hp for the Cynic ref

@arcadiadzl

6 жыл бұрын

Cynic is life !

First Comment! I love your vidz Adam, greetings from S.America! i really want a vocoder

Pleeeeeeeeeaaaase do a full cover of clarity with the vocoder. That was so good!

Inspiring!

That beat boxing part was cool. Reminded me of streets of rage.

Hey Adam, really enjoying your Videos! I am wondering what midi controller you use in this video (and some other videos as well), because I don't have keys that are mechanical and I think full e-pianos are a bit expensive. Also what piano vst is that? Greetings from Joshua, Pianist from Germany

Damn this is tight

I will definitely try the beatbox + vocode stuff, seems like a really lazy way to make interesting music. Hope you'll make the channel more about general music topics!

This just blew my mind

So speaking of microphones, I've been looking into getting one. I've done the research, and as I intend to use it primarily for vocal work, I've determined a compresser mic is best for me. That said, I'm a bit lost on what I should do in terms of anything else needed for the setup, or even which mic SPECIFICALLY I should go for. Any advice for making a miniature studio at home? Regards, Tony.

Adam, I don't care how but I need the full version of your clarity with a vocoder. Do you have a full version anywhere?

Adam, have you ever experienced tendonitis/carpal tunnel pains during your heavy practice days and if so how was your recovery and what did you have to change about yourself to keep playing bass. love the channel my guy

@3countylaugh

7 жыл бұрын

Did you see his pinky strength video, he talks about it a bit there.

It happened. Im so happy

@near8365

6 жыл бұрын

LLOVEBEATS .0.

I'd pay good money for a full version of AN's Clarity

Thank you very much!

I just realized how I don't like the 'normal' version of Clarity, but love the song itself and Foxes' vocals.

Hey adam, I have a question. I haven't used Vocoding that much, but what is the difference between using a bass to vocode your voice and using a keyboard? Is there any advantage in your example? I'm a bassist myself, but to be honest, this seems to be easier if I used a keyboard

Dude can you upload your cover of clarity to soundcloud or something it's amazing

@ianremsen

7 жыл бұрын

Well, he did! I didn't even recognize this intro from the full thing, shame on me

hey man do you use logic to hook up the vocoder with or bass or what can you give me the steps of hook it up thanks sweet video

Unfamiliar with pitch shifters/harmonizers, is there one built included in ableton live or what are some to look into?

So could you somewhat compare vocoding your voice to compressing an image file, or did I interpret that wrong?

this is the coolest music technology ever!!! :o

yea i usw vocoding for my remixes a LOT and its awesome

Could You tell me what device You actually use with built in vocoder? It sounds pretty amazing

One thing I wonder, does the actual style of bass playing affect the sounds created? Would playing with a pick create a different embellishment than fingers? What nonsense would come out if you tried slapping? Or is the style irrelevant as long as sound is being recognized? Love your videos, Adam!

Hey Adam! I've recently been listening to lots of Jacob Collier as well as Bon Iver's new album and they both use harmonizers (the latter apparently use one they invented themselves for their songs ____45_____ and Creeks). I've read that vocoders and harmonizers work fundamentally different, but didn't understand much how, and I wanted to know also if you knew of a way to harmonize (in real-time maybe with midi?) rather than vocode. Thanks!

Where can I find a full version of your intro song? It's awesome!

What kind of precision pickups are on your bass? did you get your bass as is or did you modify it?

I have my cello wired for amplification (K&K Delfinity, held in place by the bridge), and I have a laptop. Thanks to you and this video, I'm now curious as to the possibilities of using it with my four-string (the added aspect of being fretless threw this over the top for me). Yeah, I know, I'll need to buy stuff for this, but that's all right, I can budget it into savings over the next several months. I'll let you know how it turns out.

@ThiagoIndioAraujo

7 жыл бұрын

please do

The moonwalking figure at the beginning of your vids is epic... shades of Tim & Eric.

very interesting!!

so to do this, a laptop is required with some kind of DAW program?

I LOVE YOU

Great video Adam, as usual. I actually tried this out last night -- wasn't as successful as you but fun nonetheless. I'm a senior in high school, and I'm about to apply to college. I want to study music, and besides Berklee, what schools would you recommend for a musician who primarily plays electric bass? I know a lot of programs require you audition on upright bass, and I'm simply not enough to audition for university on that instrument. I'm also dead-set on performance, so are there any schools that would give me some flexibility in regards to what specifically in music I'd like to study (like Berklee does)?