What is autotune

1. Why do singers use Auto-Tune?
2. What does Auto-Tune actually do?
3. Why is Auto-Tune bad?
4. Does Auto-Tune make you sound better?

Why do singers use Auto-Tune?

Autotune allows singers to achieve perfection by prioritizing the feel of a track and touching up any minor pitch imperfections with autotune. When it comes to this aspect of the production process, many singers are transparent about their use of autotune and accept it as a normal part of the production process.

What does Auto-Tune actually do?

Auto-Tune uses a proprietary device to measure and alter pitch in vocal and instrumental music recording and performances. Auto-Tune was originally intended to disguise or correct off-key inaccuracies, allowing vocal tracks to be perfectly tuned despite originally being slightly off-pitch.

Why is Auto-Tune bad?

Known as the “Cher” effect it was used to give the vocals a heavily synth-like, unnatural sound. ... People argue that autotune removed all the skill from singing as well as destroying the minute inaccuracies that were the soul of many songs. The slight inaccuracies that are so very human about music were now gone.

Does Auto-Tune make you sound better?

Yes, it corrects pitch and yes, it can make you sound better. ... Introduced by Antares Audio Technologies in 1997, Auto-Tune® is an audio processor that corrects pitch in vocal and instrumental performances by disguising inaccuracies in pitch.