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dlt123 · Post by **dlt123** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 4:58 am

Hello all, I did a search through KVR but couldn't find anything about this so thought I would ask here since someone might know of something like this...

I am searching for a VST that will alter male vocals to female voices.

I'm not looking for something that morphs to something unreconizable, but makes a realistic sounding female voice from a male voice.

Does anyone know if there are any VST's or sound tools that can do this? I suspect that this is something that would/could be used in the entertainment field and isn't a toy, but rather a serious tool.

Anyone heard of something like this?

Or... if I am asking about something that has already been discussed here, please point me to the thread.

Thanks and I'm looking forward to hearing your suggestions.

DennisT

Churchy · Post by **Churchy** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 5:03 am

what you probably need is not a plugin, but actual magic powers

or maybe try ultrapitch (from waves)? occasionally can do realistic stuff with it, but mostly it sounds weird

greendoor · Post by **greendoor** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 5:07 am

It's called formant shifting. The good pitchshifters (like the one in Cubase SX3) do it. I believe CloneEnsemble does formant shifting (I only have the old version that doesn't). I would have to say that this would probably sound better done with offline processing.

ouroboros · Post by **ouroboros** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 5:10 am

I thought steinberg had something like this, too? a long time ago. oops, wait, maybe that's what Churchy meant by Cubase/ Clone ensemble is cheap. Many audio editors can do this offline for samples.

mandolarian · Post by **mandolarian** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 5:17 am

You could get the operation.... or you could get Choirboy. http://www.kvraudio.com/get/1693.html

There are other more 'spensive options too. And you might want to have a look at: http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic ... sc&start=0

deastman · Post by **deastman** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 5:21 am

Having used a wide variety of hardware and software pitch shifters, I would have to say that you're only going to get mediocre results. Melodyne, or possibly TC Helicon Voiceprism+ will get you the furthest, but its never going to sound 100% convincing.

Sicklecell666 · Post by **Sicklecell666** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 5:22 am

Try wearing a dress.

deastman · Post by **deastman** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 5:26 am

Actually, I was going to mock up a VSTi interface with a picture of a big pair of scissors, but I'm just too damn lazy!

shamann · Post by **shamann** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 5:43 am

Jackle&Hyde made a great free formant shifter called Omnivox. I believe it has gone into hiding until further development.

SaviorNeeded · Post by **SaviorNeeded** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 5:52 am

If anyone ever succeeds at this, I for one will be sadly disappointed.

Tom

John Vulich · Post by **John Vulich** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 6:14 am

Maybe one of these would help...

Space Boy · Post by **Space Boy** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 6:16 am

Try 'Choir Boy'. I recently added Formant stretching specifically for this purpose.

o'malley · Post by **o'malley** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 6:20 am

kick yourself in the nuts.

M'Snah · Post by **M'Snah** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 7:07 am

Rephrase. Listen to http://www.wusik.com/song.php?id=735, all based on 1 sample, pitch + formant changes done with Rephrase.
Also http://www.wusik.com/song.php?id=773, the speaking voices at the start (after the organ finishes) are based on the same (female) voice, and turned into male and child voices using Rephrase. (The 2nd voices in the rest of the song are done with Rephrase as well).

HHaynes · Post by **HHaynes** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 7:12 am

Look around for Clone Ensemble. I think they have a fully functional demo you can try out.

Any VST that changes Male's voice to Female?