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krazykiki81
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 Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 6:34 pm Post subject: Antares Auto-tune help |
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I was thinking about getting the Antares Auto-tune software for bringing more creativity into vocals whenever I decide to start recording.
The question I have is...Exactly how do I go about using Auto-tune? I'm completely lost on this.
Exactly how do I set it up, etc.?
I would really appreciate your responses. |
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lynnmonk
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The software comes with a user manual that explains its use in full detail. Although fine tuning using the visual editor is a bit tricky to get to grips with, the program also has a fully automatic setting (hence the name AUTOtune!) in order to roughly tune a vocal.
Autotune has been widely used for its "robotic" effect. This is created by setting the controls to their extreme (fast) positions. However, the software was designed for fine-tuning vocal tracks as "invisibly" as possible. So aside from that one effect, there is little to be "creative" with. For sheer creativity, I would suggest you look at some of the vocal synthesizers and vocoders that will give you a far wider range of sounds to play with.
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krazykiki81
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| Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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| lynnmonk wrote: | The software comes with a user manual that explains its use in full detail. Although fine tuning using the visual editor is a bit tricky to get to grips with, the program also has a fully automatic setting (hence the name AUTOtune!) in order to roughly tune a vocal.
Autotune has been widely used for its "robotic" effect. This is created by setting the controls to their extreme (fast) positions. However, the software was designed for fine-tuning vocal tracks as "invisibly" as possible. So aside from that one effect, there is little to be "creative" with. For sheer creativity, I would suggest you look at some of the vocal synthesizers and vocoders that will give you a far wider range of sounds to play with.
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Well what about using the software just to make someone with not-so-good vocals sound a bit better? Is that possible to do with Auto-tune? If not, then what program should I use that could create that affect? |
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lynnmonk
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| Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, of course!
The program is intended to correct an out-of-tune vocal and put it in tune. If intonation is the main problem with a voice, then autotune is the best tool for the job.
To correct other undesirable features in a vocal. Such as bad timing, bad diction, heavy breathing, sibilance, pops & clicks, distortion, lack of clarity, or a generally unpleasant tone, there are many other tools that will each correct certain problems.
However, it may just be a lot simpler to hire someone who can sing! 
Lynn
P.S. A perfect vocal is not necessarily down to a good voice. The best performances have flaws ... flaws are human, and often "human" is far more desirable than "perfection" |
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Brien
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Autotune is the most recognized "brand" but it is only one of several...like Tc Electronics:
http://www.tcelectronic.com/intonator.asp achieve the same kinda effect(s) |
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