While attempting to improve my own vocals during mix down I asked myself this question:
Is it possible to change a vocal to sound exactly or more like someone else?
I have read some of the excellent forum discussions on improving a vocal, but how about drastically changing it?
We've all seen them use voice print matching on CSI but how would you change a voice print of Sinatra (or in my case, Mickey Mouse) into one from Elvis, or could you?
If so, how do you start in an organized way to accomplish this using the audio shaping tools found in BIAB, RB or other recording/studio programs such as Melodyne?
I guess what I'm asking is a breakdown into the different qualities which shape the overall sound of an individual's voice and how or if each of these can be changed without ending up sounding like a techno robot on helium.
I currently have BIAB/RB, Reaper, and Melodyne Editor along with lots of downloaded FX but with all these tools at my disposal, where do I start?
The hit and miss approach will quickly drive you crazy (er).
Is there a way to visually reshape a voice print/wave form of a word to match that of another the way images can be distorted in Photoshop to fit into a given space or "envelope"?
Also are there accepted sonic shapes like the Smiley Face EQ that tend to deliver the best or better results.
As a side note (pun intended) I'm sure you may have seen the claim that Da Vinci "hid" a musical composition of his own in his painting of "The Last Supper".
If not here's a link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfuQU_qnqdwThanks for any input and have a good one,
Carkins