Software Vocorder

[Cylon-Knight]

I downloaded a software vocorder that says it does voice/sounds "old school." More like the machines that they used on Classic Battlestar.

I've got it, but have not installed it / used it yet. I need to get it installed and I'll let you know how it goes. I hope it will get something close to a Cylon voice

[Red Eye]

Sounds interesting... please post a few samples if you're able to create a few Cylon phrases.

[Cylon-Knight]

I don't have any idea where my microphone is so I uses a clear line of dialog from the new Battlestar I had on hand.

Baltar: "The last time anybody saw the Cylons they looked more like walking chrome toasters!"

Click the Icons = link to sounds

Original Sound:

Vocoded Sound:

For an "out-of-the-box" setup, I think that it is very nice. There are many ways to tinker with the program - that is free and fully functioning (no disable on the save till you buy it or stuff like that). This took literally like 1 minute and under 10 clicks to make. Perfecting the Carrier File (the noise that overlaps the voice) I think would be the key to getting a good Cylon voice.

Shame it can't be "on-the-fly" in a costume, but at least you could make some nice sound files.

[nashslash]

There a few software vocoders flying about. hers another one which isn't to bad for free and out of the box so to speak...

http://www.cim.mcgill.ca/~clark/cylonix.html

[Cylon-Knight]

I saw that one in my vocorder searching, but it seems that you can now save the file unless you buy a key to the free software to unlock that feature. It even has cylon in the name -

Or did I read the description wrong?

[GoldCylon]

The big down fall with these programs are that they WON'T work on the fly. You can't walk and talk per say. You have to record, and play back your voice in to the program. A real time device is what I think most people desire most of.