How to...

...Use the Classic Triton as a Vocoder

A Vocoder takes an audio signal from a microphone or sound generating device and modulates the sound. The pitch(es) of the sound is/are dictated by notes played on the synth.  A Vocoder consists of a Carrier and a Modulator. The effect applies the character of the right channel signal input (Modulator) to the left channel signal input (Carrier).

First, let's plug in the Microphone or other audio source:  

1.      Find the audio inputs on the back of the Triton.

2.      Plug in your microphone or other sound source into input 1. If you're using a Mic. Set the Mic./Line switch next to the input to "Mic.".  For any other audio device, select "Line." 

Next, we'll set up the input to route correctly to the Vocoder effect:  

1.      Press the Global button.

2.      Press the Menu button.

3.      Touch the “P0” box at the top of the Triton’s screen.

4.      Touch the “Audio input” tab on the bottom of the screen.

You will see information for each input, noted by "Input 1" and "Input 2" on the left side of the screen.  Since we've placed the Mic./audio source into Input 1, we will be working with the parameters for Input 1 on this screen. 

5.      Touch the "off" parameter to the right of "Select: >" for Input 1.

6.      Using the value wheel, slider or buttons, change "off"  to "IFX 2".  Note IFX2 is the correct FX BUS for any of the preset Vocoder settings.

7.      Touch the "L000" parameter next to "Pan" for Input 1.

8.      Using the value wheel, slider or buttons, change "L000" (Hard left panning) to "R127" (Hard right).

All that's left is to pick the program:

1.      Press the Program button.

2.      Press the E Bank button.

3.      Using the value wheel, slider or buttons, select one of the preset Vocoder       programs. (Prog.E001, or  E002.

4.      Speak into the Mic or play the audio source and hit some keys.  If you don't hear anything, or there is distortion, or have a faint signal, you may need to adjust the level knob near the inputs to get a good level.  Now, you're Vocoding!!