Thoughts on tuning software....

[Curtis Marolt]

I am in the market for tuning software. I need it for basic "tightening up" as well as the extreme "T-pain" style of vocal fx for Pop.

I'm sure I would be happy with either Melodyne, AutoTune or Waves Tune. But, I would love to get some advice from some other users. I have checked out many if the "shoot outs" online and I haven't been able to come to a solid conclusion.

I currently use Logic's "Pitch Correction" plug and it's OK...not great. But it doesn't have the midi control. And I haven't used AutoTune since my OS9 days.

Any input is welcome (except "holy war" rants against the technology)

Thanks!

Curtis

[Matt Kern]

I have owned all three you mentioned "Melodyne, AutoTune or Waves Tune" and have virtually no opinion. How is that for pathetic?

I track so few humans that I don't need it that much. I did like the Waves interface and the Melodyne has that kick ass thing where you can separate individual notes parts from chords. Haven't used that part of it yet, but the demo is awesome.

ahh. Direct Note Access is what the melodyne people are call it.

It was suppose to be out last year as an update to the melodyne plugin. Looks like they bailed on that and are making it a seperate app due this spring (that would be now I guess).

http://www.celemony.com/cms/index.php?id=dna_interview&L=0

[Matthew Grimm]

I've always thought the sound quality of Melodyne was superior to Auto Tune. I also like the interface better. Much easier to use, much more intuitive. I've only used the lite version of Waves Tune so I can't really comment on it's functionality. I like Melodyne because the company is dedicated to pitch/tune manipulation/correction as opposed to Waves who try to do everything. Also, I'm pretty unhappy with Waves as a company due to their WUP. (I recently ditched all my Waves plug ins for McDsp.)

my 2 cents

[Curtis Marolt]

Thanks! I agree with regards to Waves. I came to the conclusion that it would be either Melodyne or AutoTune for that very reason.

Thanks again for the input.

[Matt Kern]

Someday I am going to get my home system unstuck from the 1990's - but a huge chunk of that would be updating my waves.

I really like waves but the prices are a little tough for me to stomach - especially if it is coming out of my pocket.

How does mcDsp compare to waves?

I agree about Melodyne (turns out I have an opinion) I haven't used auto tune in years - but the melodybe interface is nice.

[Glen West]

One more thumbs up for Melodyne here...and one more thumbs down for Waves company philosophy.

[Curtis Marolt]

Thanks guys.

Also, It is my understanding that the Melodyne plug-in dos NOT have midi control. While the AutoTune Plug DOES. If you want that control with Melodyne, you need to step up to the more expensive "Studio".

Is this the case or am I missing something?

Thanks guys!

Curtis

[Matt Kern]

Hey Glen, just curious. What "Waves company philosophy" are you referring to? I have enjoyed their plugins over the years but I think I will go a different route on my next home studio update.

[Curtis Marolt]

I think Glen's referring to the "Waves Upgrade Plan" aka the Wave's ownership tax. As well as their individual plug-in pricing that really forces you into one of their bundles.

I was fortunate enough to purchase a "serial dongle" that was keyed with TDM Gold back in the OS9 days for a song (when my former employer was liquidating assets).

I certainly would not have purchased that at full price. If I were starting from scratch, I would be looking elsewhere.


Curtis

[Matt Kern]

Yea, I hear ya. Makes no sense to buy one plugin even though sometimes you just need one.

I still have one or two of those dongles in a drawer somewhere. I would think at this point it wouldn't be worth very much toward an upgrade.