Once the analysis is complete, the software represents the notes in the track as a series of rectangular segments. The first step for any pitch correction software is to analyze the audio track (vocal or monophonic instrument) you want to process: The analysis in VariAudio takes only a few seconds.
In Cubase Pro, the pitch correction tools are found in a feature called VariAudio. But it’s more often used off-line (that is, applied during mixing), which takes a lot more effort but allows for more precision and subtlety.įor this type of pitch correction, the small details vary from one brand of software to the next, but the basic concepts are pretty much the same. Depending on how badly the singer is out of tune, that approach can work. Some pitch correction software is designed for real time application, allowing it to be used during recording or even live performance. That sound is sometimes called the “Cher Effect” because it was first introduced by the singer Cher back in 1998 and used heavily on her hit single “ I Believe.” You’ve probably heard pop or R&B songs in which the singer’s voice seems to glide from note to note. Pitch correction (which is usually used for vocal tuning but can also be applied to monophonic instruments) is sometimes used not only correctively, but creatively as well. While there are various standalone software products dedicated to this task, several DAWs, including Steinberg Cubase Pro, include their own pitch correction features. Pitch correction is now commonly part of the workflow in both home and commercial studios. I am not familiar with the workings of Auto-Tune.Thanks to the continuing advances in digital audio technology, tools for correcting the pitch of audio (a process generally called “pitch correction” or “tuning”) have become more powerful, easier to use and more affordable. Yes, there are ultimately more steps involved with Melodyne, and its certainly more time-consuming - but, do you know, I tolerate all that because I enjoy the speed of getting results inside it.īoth by the way, produce perfectly acceptable results sound/quality wise, to my ears. With Melodyne, the multi-toolbox approach has everything to hand, right where (mouse position…!) you are working on the screen…!! Believe me, once you work with this and then try VariAudio, you will see (feel…!) what I mean.
VariAudio (like ARA) being in-built is very convenient and a big plus - BUT, as has been indicated above, inside it the general workflow with VariAudio is not good it is just clunky with the constant having to switch modes and those tool selection issues.
So there’s a lot of ‘doubling’ of tracks (keeping originals intact) and to-ing and fro-ing, importing/exporting, which is time consuming and a workflow thing. However, trying to keep several instances loaded (working on BV’s, double-tracks and harmonies etc, etc), and you will see it eat away your resources…! Which means, you will need to keep rendering out your work as you progress and bringing the files back in, then unloading the plugin instance. It can be kept ‘running’ (active/editable) until you’re ready to commit your changes permanently. With just the one vocal to work on say, then this could be fine (even with, as we use, the lighter ‘Assistant’ edition). With their ARA technology, it becomes like an extra ‘built-in’ tool and so yes it all happens in real-time and is continually editable as you desire.īut, the VST plugin version is maybe not quite as friendly. Wow it works as a real-time VST huh? Do u make the changes in Melodyne and then when u close the plugin, ur changes are permanent?