Vocoder warp factory

Electrix Vocoder Warpfactory

have had for a while

does not get used now was crazy fun to play with a lot of in and outs so described as as is

but powers up

WarpFactory The WarpFactory follows the same styling and general format as its filter counterpart, though it also sports a mic input to allow it to be used live without a mixer or separate mic amp — because essentially the WarpFactory is a digital vocoder optimised for voice mangling.

Like any vocoder, it has two inputs: one for the sound being mangled (Source) and another for the sound doing the mangling (Formant). For those unfamiliar with vocoders, the frequency spectrum of the Formant signal is imposed on the Source signal, creating a dynamic filter effect that can make instruments or sound effects 'talk'. To up the stakes, the WarpFactory also features a formant shifter (which presumably remaps the vocoding filters) with a range from -12 cents to +18 cents relative to the pitch of the Formant input.

The back of the case reveals the same MIDI and I/O set as the FilterFactory, with the addition of a Formant input jack and an XLR labelled Mic Bypass. The latter provides a Thru connection from the mic input on the front panel, enabling the mic to be connected to a mixer as well as to the WarpFactory.

I have a manual printed

will update photos to come