Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

Posted by Paul on Sat, 08/28/99 - 23:43:06.

Can anyone tell me the name of the sound wave Roger Troutman of ZAPP uses on his Yamaha DX100 that is pushed through his Talkbox?

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Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

I'm here 2 tell ya'll that Mrgoovali@netzero.net got me sounding just like Roger. And he's got it going on when it comes to having that Roger sound!!! Mr.Groovali is the s**t!!!!

zapp and Roger patch for the Korg triton

Hey I need help getting that rougher sound on my triton I tried didn't patches but still can't get that sound. Unfortunately the triton is the only board I have im sure it can be done i just don't know how to do it, please help me or if you can, thanks in advance!

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

Hi RogerFreaks,

I'm surching for a MP3 file of the Roger DX100-Sound. Is anyone outthere who can send me just one note played on a DX100 in the style of Roger Troutman????

Please help me!!

HollywOOd
www.thebomb.de

The Talkbox Sound (Yamaha DX100)

If you own a Yamaha DX-100 (like Roger) and you possess a talkbox... and you want that synthesized, tak box sound... email mrgroovali@netzero.net. I will have you sounding like Roger and a lot more

Re: The Talkbox Sound (Yamaha DX100)

: If you own a Yamaha DX-100 (like Roger) and you possess a talkbox... and you want that synthesized, tak box sound... email mrgroovali@netzero.net. I will have you sounding like Roger and a lot more

Re: The Talkbox Sound (Yamaha DX100)

: : If you own a Yamaha DX-100 (like Roger) and you possess a talkbox... and you want that synthesized, tak box sound... email mrgroovali@netzero.net. I will have you sounding like Roger and a lot more

I got bot items.....can you hook me up....? Thanks...!

Re: The Talkbox Sound (Yamaha DX100)

Say Mr Groovali....I tryed to e-mail you but it didn't work. So can you e-mail me at hudsmusic@yahoo.com ? Hook me up man.....Thanks!

: : : If you own a Yamaha DX-100 (like Roger) and you possess a talkbox... and you want that synthesized, tak box sound... email mrgroovali@netzero.net. I will have you sounding like Roger and a lot more

: I got bot items.....can you hook me up....? Thanks...!

Re: The Talkbox Sound (Yamaha DX100)

: Say Mr Groovali....I tryed to e-mail you but it didn't work. So can you e-mail me at hudsmusic@yahoo.com ? Hook me up man.....Thanks!
You say you have bot items? I don't know what your talking about.....what's that? (BOT).If i knew what it was then maybe I can help you out.

: : : : If you own a Yamaha DX-100 (like Roger) and you possess a talkbox... and you want that synthesized, tak box sound... email mrgroovali@netzero.net. I will have you sounding like Roger and a lot more

: : I got bot items.....can you hook me up....? Thanks...!

Re: The Talkbox Sound (Yamaha DX100)

: : If you own a Yamaha DX-100 (like Roger) and you possess a talkbox... and you want that synthesized, tak box sound... email mrgroovali@netzero.net. I will have you sounding like Roger and a lot more

i would like the settings for my dx100 ebonye jones

Re: The Talkbox Sound (Yamaha DX100)

: : : If you own a Yamaha DX-100 (like Roger) and you possess a talkbox... and you want that synthesized, tak box sound... email mrgroovali@netzero.net. I will have you sounding like Roger and a lot more

: i would like the settings for my dx100 ebonye jones

Pls let me know how to set up DX100 just like Roger

Roger and the Talkbox Sound

hey i just got connected to this one kat in california, and man he really has the Roger voice, I talked to him, and he played for me for hours on end, he didnt rush me off the phone, or anything, He had patience for me, and he was very friendly to me. He showed me so many Roger shows it was head spinning. He was the ZappMaster i called him, he was so laid back. He's known Roger for many many years and he has been gettin things along the way, i was just blown away at this guys knowledge of Roger and the box. He can play just like the kat. but he dont say so, he just plays he says to do it, He's got the patterns down, dictations, pronunciations, man if i didnt know so, i would swear it was Roger. He played me videos over the phone and they sounded so gooooood, i want them noooww!!!! Im hoping to strike up a deal with him, trade or something, i dont care, Hes got the goods, i want his shit, If we were smart, $ talks bullshit walks, really, Shit id pay for quality, even if he didnt ask for it, noone out there has shit, i havent found anyone who could touch this kat yet either, and still noone has mentioned this kat at all?? who is he?? sure glad i found him thanks to a close friend in Los Angeles, And im not about to give out my source, shit and have you all take my Thunder noway............Holla.......Anthony
Im gonna call him back tonight! shit, hes hella bad!!!!

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

I know from past experiences seeing Roger in concert here in Denver ,Co The sound I did get real familiar with was the sax and a great harmonic sound, I also play a hialtalkbox and the sound I get is really close to his, but never as great as his. Miss ya Roger!!!!!!!!

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

im new to the roger troutman talkbox sound can anyone tell me what kind of talkbox he used.are they still available.what brand offers the most faithful sound.

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

: im new to the roger troutman talkbox sound can anyone tell me what kind of talkbox he used.are they still available.what brand offers the most faithful sound.

Roger used a Electro Harmonix Golden Throat Mouth Tube Talk Box. They are no longer made but Jim Dunlop makes a excellent talkbox... Heil Talk Box, you can find them at musiciansfriend.com.

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

the french link talkbox !

http://mysoundfreud.free.fr/talk_box.php3

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

This is for zappster. I use the dx100 with the fm pulse with my talkbox. Do you have any fine tuning tips? SNIPER

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

: Can anyone tell me the name of the sound wave Roger Troutman of ZAPP uses on his Yamaha DX100 that is pushed through his Talkbox?

HEY PAUL EAGLE, IVE SEEN YOUR NAME ON THE ROGER MEMORIAL BOARD A FEW TIMES. COME ON EVERYBODY, WHERE ARE YOU GETTING YOUR INFORMATION FROM?
FIRST OF ALL LET ME START BY SAYING THAT ALL OF YOU NEED TO REPROGRAM YOU THINKING. START FRESH, THIS IS NO INSULT. PLEASE DONT TRIP. CHECK THIS OUT.... I WAS A FRIEND OF ROGERS AND THE ZAPP BAND, STILL AM......
ROGER USED A YAMAHA DX100, THATS TRUE... THE REASON HE CHANGED FROM THE MINI MOOG WAS BECAUSE IT HAD TUBE FUSES. WHICH WOULD WARM UP SO HOT THAT IT WOULD MELT AND WARP HIS VOICE. SO HE FOUND ANOTHER OUTLET. THE DX100. IT JUST HAPPENED TO BE VERY SMALL AND PORTABLE. THE SOUND WAVE IS NOT, AND I MEAN, IS NOT SAWTOOTH!!!!!!!!!! CORRECTION TO YOU PAUL. IT FACT IT IS THE CODE ON THE DX100 OF " SAWPULSE ". NOW THAT IS SOMETHING YOU ALL CAN TRUST ME ON. SERIOUSLY... I HAVE ONE AND I ALSO HAVE THE VOICE CODES TO THAT EXACT SOUND OF ROGERS VOICE. YOU HAVE TO HAVE THE PERIMETERS TWEEKED JUST THE RIGHT WAY.
TO THE PERSON THAT ASKED IN THE FIRST PLACE...
SORRY IT TOOK SO LONG FOR THE TRUTH TO GET TO YA. HOPEFULLY YOU CAN BOUNCE NOW..... CHECK OUT MY POSTING ON THE " IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROGER TROUTMAN" GO TO WWW.LYCOS.COM AND PUNCH IN ROGER TROUTMAN, THEN SCROLL DOWN TILL YOU SEE THAT EXACT LISTING, TAP ON IT AND ENJOY. I GOT PRODUCTS!!!!!!!!!!!!! LATER YA'LL
THE EVER FAMOUS ZAPPSTER!

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

: : : Can anyone tell me the name of the sound wave Roger Troutman of ZAPP uses on his Yamaha DX100 that is pushed through his Talkbox?

: SORRY, READING ALL THOSE WRONG ADVISES HAS MADE ME TRIP. ITZ NOT "SAWPULSE" MY BAD, ALL THE WRONG ANSWERS MADE ME TRIP. ITS THE " FM PULSE " SOUND.
: THE EVER FAMOUS ZAPPSTER!

:This to the ever famous zappster: Ooh, Can I please have rogers sound please.. I just got my dx 100 and i'm learnin how to use it. i would really really appreciate it. I sort of have a sound like his on my karma but i need the real deal. my e-address is divinesession@blackplanet.com

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

: : Can anyone tell me the name of the sound wave Roger Troutman of ZAPP uses on his Yamaha DX100 that is pushed through his Talkbox?

SORRY, READING ALL THOSE WRONG ADVISES HAS MADE ME TRIP. ITZ NOT "SAWPULSE" MY BAD, ALL THE WRONG ANSWERS MADE ME TRIP. ITS THE " FM PULSE " SOUND.
THE EVER FAMOUS ZAPPSTER!

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

: Can anyone tell me the name of the sound wave Roger Troutman of ZAPP uses on his Yamaha DX100 that is pushed through his Talkbox?

It's TRUE Roger Troutman did in fact use the Sawtooth sound on his Yamaha DX100 (not the hard brass sound) and he changed it slightly to mimic the mini moog sound he was using before switching to the more protable, light weight DX100. I have this keyboard and have recreated Roger's talkbox sound exactly. It's the sawtooth sound people, trust me! Keep bouncing!!!

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

: Can anyone tell me the name of the sound wave Roger Troutman of ZAPP uses on his Yamaha DX100 that is pushed through his Talkbox?

roger uses the hard brass program on the yamaha....i know the program and the parameters of the patch

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

Can anybody tell me what kind of talkbox he had?

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

: Can anyone tell me the name of the sound wave Roger Troutman of ZAPP uses on his Yamaha DX100 that is pushed through his Talkbox?

More than likeley the saxophone or a wave sound

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

Can anyone tell me what talkbox that he used? I would really appreciate it!

Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

Can someone tell me what roger troutman used to change his voice?

I have his sound on the karma and triton

If you have the vintage archives expansion card, its the KORGMINI 700s you have to do some modifications to it. adjust the highs and mids. there is alot more that you need to do. i'm sure you'll figure the rest out. happy talkboxin' :)

Want That Roger Troutman Signature Sound?

If you are a fan of Roger Troutman and Zapp and you own a Korg X5D and talkbox, I can give you (for free) Roger's signature talkbox sound. Just email mail me at mistergroove@msn.com for that talkbox patch program sound.

Re: Want That Roger Troutman Signature Sound?

: If you are a fan of Roger Troutman and Zapp and you own a Korg X5D and talkbox, I can give you (for free) Roger's signature talkbox sound. Just email mail me at mistergroove@msn.com for that talkbox patch program sound.

Re: Want That Roger Troutman Signature Sound?

hey so i realize you can get the sound from todays
equip but what was the vintage stuff he was pushin
it through???

thanks for your help

Re: Want That Roger Troutman Signature Sound?

:
: hey so i realize you can get the sound from todays
: equip but what was the vintage stuff he was pushin
: it through???

: thanks for your help

Re: Want That Roger Troutman Signature Sound?

He used a Mini Moog in his early days

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

: : Can anyone tell me the name of the sound wave Roger Troutman of ZAPP uses on his Yamaha DX100 that is pushed through his Talkbox?

:
: More than likeley the saxophone or a wave sound

I have the program.....hard brass on the yamaha...it has to be reprogrammed

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

: : : Can anyone tell me the name of the sound wave Roger Troutman of ZAPP uses on his Yamaha DX100 that is pushed through his Talkbox?

: :
: : More than likeley the saxophone or a wave sound

: I have the program.....hard brass on the yamaha...it has to be reprogrammed

: what are the steps to reprogram the brass

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

: : Can anyone tell me the name of the sound wave Roger Troutman of ZAPP uses on his Yamaha DX100 that is pushed through his Talkbox?

To those who posted their response to this question are all incorrect. The sound Roger Troutman pushed through his talkbox was a modified SAWTOOTH wave sound.

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

: : : Can anyone tell me the name of the sound wave Roger Troutman of ZAPP uses on his Yamaha DX100 that is pushed through his Talkbox?

: To those who posted their response to this question are all incorrect. The sound Roger Troutman pushed through his talkbox was a modified SAWTOOTH wave sound.

A modified sawtooth wave sound wouldn't work, because the pitch bend and modulator would be rendered useles with this wave form....try it.

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!! The real deal

: : : : Can anyone tell me the name of the sound wave Roger Troutman of ZAPP uses on his Yamaha DX100 that is pushed through his Talkbox?

: : To those who posted their response to this question are all incorrect. The sound Roger Troutman pushed through his talkbox was a modified SAWTOOTH wave sound.

: A modified sawtooth wave sound wouldn't work, because the pitch bend and modulator would be rendered useles with this wave form....try it.

You're all still wrong...the sawtooth was edited but the actual talkbox sound was really a combination of midi-lead programs. Sometimes it was a morphed or muted trumpet transposed, sometimes a brass patch...etc. Roger and Zapp manually maintained their talkbox. I run my DX-7 through a vocder all the time - any analog FM Brass Patch from the DX-7 in the higher octave can re-create Roger's sound.

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

: : Can anyone tell me the name of the sound wave Roger Troutman of ZAPP uses on his Yamaha DX100 that is pushed through his Talkbox?

:
: More than likeley the saxophone or a wave sound

It was an old anolog vocoder that was created because of George Clinton's "Sir Nose" voice

Vocoder into talk-box???

I'm wondering how vintage vocoder does he put into the talk-box, maybe the old EMS, the Roland VP- 330, the seinheiser...???
Let me know, I've got info on Roger's sound too.
A+++

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

: : : Can anyone tell me the name of the sound wave Roger Troutman of ZAPP uses on his Yamaha DX100 that is pushed through his Talkbox?

: :
: : More than likeley the saxophone or a wave sound

: It was an old anolog vocoder that was created because of George Clinton's "Sir Nose" voice
HI! this is juan rastafella again, of course you know that george and bootsy brought roger and zapp out, so to make that "sir nose" type voice sound even funkier they used an old anolog vocoder and sent it thru his talkbox. He admitted it in an interview back in the 80's

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

: : : : Can anyone tell me the name of the sound wave Roger Troutman of ZAPP uses on his Yamaha DX100 that is pushed through his Talkbox?

: : :
: : : More than likeley the saxophone or a wave sound

: : It was an old anolog vocoder that was created because of George Clinton's "Sir Nose" voice
: HI! this is juan rastafella again, of course you know that george and bootsy brought roger and zapp out, so to make that "sir nose" type voice sound even funkier they used an old anolog vocoder and sent it thru his talkbox. He admitted it in an interview back in the 80's

Uhhh.. that wouldnt work....

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

Hey if u want the sound of Roger u can go to Bigg Robbs web site and contact him , he can helpuout he makes the "ROBBOX" yes he make talk box's just give a holla. www.Robbmusic@aol.com

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

: : : : : Can anyone tell me the name of the sound wave Roger Troutman of ZAPP uses on his Yamaha DX100 that is pushed through his Talkbox?

: : : :
: : : : More than likeley the saxophone or a wave sound

: : : It was an old anolog vocoder that was created because of George Clinton's "Sir Nose" voice
: : HI! this is juan rastafella again, of course you know that george and bootsy brought roger and zapp out, so to make that "sir nose" type voice sound even funkier they used an old anolog vocoder and sent it thru his talkbox. He admitted it in an interview back in the 80's

: Uhhh.. that wouldnt work.... i created my own sound thru a wave on the dx-100

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

: : : : : : Can anyone tell me the name of the sound wave Roger Troutman of ZAPP uses on his Yamaha DX100 that is pushed through his Talkbox?

: : : : :
: : : : : More than likeley the saxophone or a wave sound

: : : : It was an old anolog vocoder that was created because of George Clinton's "Sir Nose" voice
: : : HI! this is juan rastafella again, of course you know that george and bootsy brought roger and zapp out, so to make that "sir nose" type voice sound even funkier they used an old anolog vocoder and sent it thru his talkbox. He admitted it in an interview back in the 80's

: : Uhhh.. that wouldnt work.... i created my
own sound thru a wave on the dx-100

Could you tell me the name of the old vocoder: an EMS, a Roland VP 330, the old seinheiser...?????

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

: : : : : can anyone please help me?
i am searching for any videos of roger and/or zapp. i am a huuuuge fan of theirs but unfortunately i can only get a selection of his cd's and even then they take months to arrive. i have only seen one music clip of his 'papas got a brand new bag'. so if there is anyone out there that can point me in the right direction i will be grateful.my e mail address is as supplied.

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

Hi Roy
I'm a huuugee fan of Roger's too. I have a wide collection of both cd's and video clips of Roger and Zapp. Post back if you wish to share some good times.

: : : : : : can anyone please help me?
: i am searching for any videos of roger and/or zapp. i am a huuuuge fan of theirs but unfortunately i can only get a selection of his cd's and even then they take months to arrive. i have only seen one music clip of his 'papas got a brand new bag'. so if there is anyone out there that can point me in the right direction i will be grateful.my e mail address is as supplied.

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

: : : : : : can anyone please help me?
: i am searching for any videos of roger and/or zapp. i am a huuuuge fan of theirs but unfortunately i can only get a selection of his cd's and even then they take months to arrive. i have only seen one music clip of his 'papas got a brand new bag'. so if there is anyone out there that can point me in the right direction i will be grateful.my e mail address is as supplied.

Email me I may have some info for u

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

: : : : : : : can anyone please help me?
: : i am searching for any videos of roger and/or zapp. i am a huuuuge fan of theirs but unfortunately i can only get a selection of his cd's and even then they take months to arrive. i have only seen one music clip of his 'papas got a brand new bag'. so if there is anyone out there that can point me in the right direction i will be grateful.my e mail address is as supplied.

SORRY FOR THE DOUBLE POSTING.... CHECK OUT MY OTHER POSTING ON THIS SITE...... ZAPPSTER
:
: Email me I may have some info for u

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

: : : : : : : can anyone please help me?
: : i am searching for any videos of roger and/or zapp. i am a huuuuge fan of theirs but unfortunately i can only get a selection of his cd's and even then they take months to arrive. i have only seen one music clip of his 'papas got a brand new bag'. so if there is anyone out there that can point me in the right direction i will be grateful.my e mail address is as supplied.

:
: Email me I may have some info for u

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

Anyone can explain what effects does he uses with his talkbox to have such a sound?

Re: Roger Troutman's Talkbox sound!!!

: : : : : : can anyone please help me?
: i am searching for any videos of roger and/or zapp. i am a huuuuge fan of theirs but unfortunately i can only get a selection of his cd's and even then they take months to arrive. i have only seen one music clip of his 'papas got a brand new bag'. so if there is anyone out there that can point me in the right direction i will be grateful.my e mail address is as supplied.

I have a Roger concert live on videotape and live performances on audio tape.