Owner`s manual
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Input Type
As a result of Antares’ research into the unique characteristics of various
types of audio signals, Auto-Tune Live oers a selection of optimized pro-
cessing algorithms for the most commonly pitch-corrected inputs. Choices
include Soprano Voice, Alto/Tenor Voice, Low Male Voice, Instrument, and
Bass Instrument. Matching the appropriate algorithm to the input results in
even faster and more accurate pitch detection and correction.
To select the desired Input Type, click on the Input Type pop-up and then
select the desired type from the pop-up list.
NOTE: Choosing the wrong Input Type (or just forgetting to set it at all)
can result in compromised performance. Pay attention.
ANOTHER NOTE: When any Input Type other than Bass Instrument is
selected, Auto-Tune Live is reliably able to detect pitches down to A1
(55Hz). Selecting Bass Instrument lowers the lowest detectable frequency
by about one octave to 25Hz. Since the lowest E string on a bass guitar is
approximately 41Hz, Bass Instrument (as its name so ably implies) allows
you to apply pitch correction to those pesky fretless bass lines as well
as other low bass range instruments. However, when Bass Instrument is
selected, pitches above A4 may be incorrectly tuned, so be sure to select
Bass Instrument only when correcting bass range tracks.
Tracking
In order to accurately identify the pitch of the input, Auto-Tune Live
requires a periodically repeating waveform, characteristic of a voice or solo
instrument. The Tracking control determines how much variation is allowed
in the incoming waveform for Auto-Tune Live to still consider it periodic.
If you are working with a well-isolated solo signal (e.g., tracking in a studio
or o of a multi track master) you can typically set the Tracking control to 50
and forget it.
If, on the other hand, your signal is noisy or not well-isolated (as might
be more common in a live performance situation) or you are dealing
with a particularly breathy or guttural voice, it may be necessary to allow
more signal variation (higher Tracking numbers). However, under these
circumstances tracking is not guaranteed and a too “relaxed” setting may
introduce distortion and popping.