Bjango has introduced a new audio plugin which replicates the DigiTech Talker vocal effects pedal. Robot Rocket delivers the distinctive sound of the classic ’90s vocoder, and adds the ability to go beyond what it’s capable of.
In retro mode, Robot Rocket will sound very familiar, and a bit lo-fi. The “TalkBox” program is probably the one you’ve heard the most. “NuVo” lets sibilant sounds pass through, adding to intelligibility. “NuVo” is a less popular setting, but it was used on at least one song you’ve very likely heard. “TazMania” replaces the synth input with white noise, which sounds like robotic whispering. The robot is probably going to say “pssst… you should buy Robot Rocket”.
In modern mode, more controls are available to push Robot Rocket into new soundscapes. Turn the quality setting up, and Robot Rocket will sound smoother, and more intelligible. The shift control pitch shifts the voice input, which in turn moves the vocoder’s filter around. Drop it 2 semitones for extra bite and vibe. Crush lowers the bit depth and sample rate to 16-bit at 31.25kHz. The low and high pass buttons enable low and high pass filters that have been carefully tuned to match the original.
Available for Mac (AUv3) is available to purchase for the intro price of $29 USD until October 12th, 2025 (regular $39 USD). The plugin requires the host audio app to support side chaining.
More information: Bjango
