About The Metavox; Important Features Of Your Metavox - Alesis ModFX Metavox Reference Manual

Introduction

About the Metavox

Your new Metavox is a member of the Alesis ModFX family of
performance effects boxes. The Metavox is a vocoder with a built-
in oscillator that can be modulated by the amplitude and tone of
any input (usually a human voice) to produce unique "talking"
effects.
Each box in the line provides a different set of sound effects and
signal processing, and they are easy to arrange and connect to each
other. With a uniform, friendly, uncomplicated user interface and
high-resolution digital processing, the ModFX product line is
perfect for keyboardists, guitarists, and any other studio or live
performance artists.

Important features of your Metavox

High Resolution Processing
Internally the Metavox uses 28-bit stereo digital signal processing.
The digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital conversion is sampled
at 48kHz with 24 bits of resolution. That means you can get the
effect you want, without adding unwanted noise and distortion.
ModLink
If you're using multiple ModFX boxes to make your own unique
effects chain, ModLink makes it easy to hookup without needing
patch cords within the chain. The nine-pin connectors built into
each side of the case enable a ModFX box to transfer digital audio
and word clock directly to another. Any number of units can be
connected together.
Vocoding of internal or external sources
The Metavox features a built-in oscillator section, complete with
several kinds of modulation, that can be controlled by an incoming
stereo signal. Alternatively, it can produce a vocoding effect on
any external source plugged into the right input, with the
controlling (voice) source plugged into the left input.
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