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changes are self-evident. For width changes,
any part of the model plot that lies above
the original plot indicates a widening of the
throat while any part of the model plot below
the original plot indicates a narrowing of the
throat.
Here are some things to consider when
working with the Throat Shaping display:
•
Point (1), which represents the vocal chords,
serves as the anchor of the vocal tract. It can
be adjusted for width but not length.
•
When you move points (2), (3), or (4)
horizontally, you are adjusting the relative
lengths of the adjacent sections. For
example, if you move point (3) to the right,
you are lengthening the section between
(2) and (3) while shortening the section
between (3) and (4). The overall length of
the throat model remains the same.
•
Only by moving point (5) can you change
the overall length of the model (apart from
using the Throat Length slider, of course).
•
As we’ve mentioned, if you’re looking
for “realistic” vocal characteristics, you
would do well to start with relatively small
adjustments that result in all control points
and plot lines remaining in the central light
blue area.
•
In addition to the plot point positions, watch
the contour of the plot lines connecting
them. It’s possible to place the points in
positions relative to each other that cause
the plot lines to bow out towards the edges
of the display (or even pin against an edge of
the display). This will almost always result in
artifacts of one sort or another. (Of course,
if it’s artifacts you’re looking for, they may
be just what you want.)
•
When you have created a custom model
contour, the Model Throat Length and
Width controls will adjust the overall
throat length and width while retaining
(and scaling) your custom contour.
•
Extremely striking eects can be created
by moving plot points in realtime. You
can do this manually (for one point at a
time) or, much more powerfully, you can
use your host’s automation capabilities
to program movements of all five points
simultaneously. For the purposes of
automation, each point is represented by
two parameters, one for horizontal position
(length) and one for vertical position
(width).
In addition to the original and model plots,
when THROAT Evo is processing audio
the display will also contain real-time
representations of the original and modeled
throat contours. As with the plots, the blue
contour is the original throat and the red
contour is the model throat.
As you begin to get familiar with the Throat
Shaping display, trial-and-error will no
doubt be the first order of the day. However,
with a little experience, you will soon be
able to predict what eect a particular plot
adjustment will have. Checking out the factory
presets, with a particular eye towards model
plot shapes, should help you on your way.