A new flagship version of Antares’ iconic pitch-correction software has arrived, and along with a complete rebuild of its underlying algorithm, it introduces a new DVA engine that’s said to be capable of recognising a singer’s natural vibrato and leaving it intact.
At the core of AutoTune Advanced is an updated Auto-Mode pitch algorithm, which Antares say is the result of the largest engineering investment in AutoTune since its introduction. It promises to deliver the most accurate and clear automatic tuning yet, and comes alongside a new DVA engine that is capable of detecting and preserving a singer’s natural vibrato. The engine automatically ‘hears’ vibrato and ensures it’s left untouched by the plug-ins processing, with a real-time display offering a visual overview. There’s also a new Vibrato FX tool that can be used to add some vibrato where it’s not present.
Also new in the latest version is a Live mode that reduces processing latency to just 0.84ms at 44.1kHz, and an updated Formant Designer that can be used to make timbral changes to vocal tracks. There’s a new 78-note Visual Keyboard display that makes quick work of setting up per-note behaviours, and a MIDI Perform mode that allows users to control the plug-in’s tuning and Vibrato FX parameters from a MIDI keyboard.
Key Features
- Updated AutoTune pitch-correction algorithm — smoother and more accurate.
- DVA: New vibrato-detection and preservation engine.
- New Live latency mode for ultra-fast real-time monitoring.
- Creative Vibrato FX with real-time visualiser.
- Formant Designer and redesigned custom scale workflow.
- 78-note Visual Keyboard.
- MIDI Perform: Hands-on MIDI control Note On and Off
- New presets from Grammy Award winners.
- AutoKey 2 compatibility.
“Since 1997, the complaint about pitch correction has been the same: it takes the singer out of the singing. That's the problem DVA was built to solve. It can tell the difference between a pitch error and a decision the vocalist made, and it leaves the decision alone." — Jeff Wright, CEO, Antares Audio Technologies
Compatibility
AutoTune Advanced is supported on PCs running Windows 10 or above, and Macs running macOS 13 and higher. VST3, AU and AAX plug-in versions are available.
Pricing & Availability
AutoTune Advanced is available now, priced at $450£398 including VAT. It is also available as part of Antares’ AutoTune Unlimited subscription.
