Comments on: In Praise Of Auto-Tune http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2009/05/06/in-praise-of-auto-tune/ Synthesizer and electronic music news, synth and music software reviews and more! Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:47:58 -0500 hourly 1 By: Torcher11 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2009/05/06/in-praise-of-auto-tune/#comment-136218 Torcher11 Thu, 07 May 2009 20:40:45 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=14018#comment-136218 I liked the way it was applied in Portal. But that was for the credits of a video game. I wouldn't listen to songs like that just for listening. Arjun is right, there is a whole group of virtual singers. The most well known is Hatsune Miku. I know this because my girlfriend is crazy about it... I liked the way it was applied in Portal.

But that was for the credits of a video game. I wouldn't listen to songs like that just for listening. Arjun is right, there is a whole group of virtual singers. The most well known is Hatsune Miku. I know this because my girlfriend is crazy about it…

]]> By: Stij http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2009/05/06/in-praise-of-auto-tune/#comment-136216 Stij Thu, 07 May 2009 14:13:01 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=14018#comment-136216 I don't mind Autotune - I think it has some interesting applications. What I DO mind is the endless legions of hip-hop and R&B minions using it because it's the cool thing to do now. That destroys creativity, and that's never a good thing. I don't mind Autotune – I think it has some interesting applications. What I DO mind is the endless legions of hip-hop and R&B minions using it because it's the cool thing to do now. That destroys creativity, and that's never a good thing.

]]> By: Martin Aston http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2009/05/06/in-praise-of-auto-tune/#comment-136207 Martin Aston Thu, 07 May 2009 11:59:43 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=14018#comment-136207 Yet another excuse for people that can't sing. Yet another excuse for people that can't sing.

]]> By: arjun http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2009/05/06/in-praise-of-auto-tune/#comment-136206 arjun Thu, 07 May 2009 08:56:27 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=14018#comment-136206 I can't stand T-Pain - but somebody tell me about the vocalist in the YouTube clip? I like the bizarre track, and she's so hot that I don't mind the lipsyncing. I can't stand T-Pain – but somebody tell me about the vocalist in the YouTube clip?

I like the bizarre track, and she's so hot that I don't mind the lipsyncing.

]]> By: travis http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2009/05/06/in-praise-of-auto-tune/#comment-136205 travis Thu, 07 May 2009 08:20:57 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=14018#comment-136205 i agree with Torley- Auto Tune is just another tool. it can be over-used, or it can be subtle. or maybe it can even become its own style. i have to admit i kind of like t-pain's robot vocals, as cheesy as they often are. his style goes beyond just covering up mistakes- he was able to take the sound and make it his own. i wouldnt call it high art, but its a style- some will like it, some will not. i agree with Torley- Auto Tune is just another tool. it can be over-used, or it can be subtle. or maybe it can even become its own style. i have to admit i kind of like t-pain's robot vocals, as cheesy as they often are. his style goes beyond just covering up mistakes- he was able to take the sound and make it his own. i wouldnt call it high art, but its a style- some will like it, some will not.

]]> By: Torley http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2009/05/06/in-praise-of-auto-tune/#comment-136203 Torley Thu, 07 May 2009 04:00:21 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=14018#comment-136203 Not currently — a lot of rap and pop vocals use chorus to beef up vocals in a massive way that has a glammy, unnatural sheen. But like Auto-Tune, the effect started subtle; then creative tweakers found by pushing the extremes and making it SO evident what was altered, they'd get reactions like this. Not currently — a lot of rap and pop vocals use chorus to beef up vocals in a massive way that has a glammy, unnatural sheen. But like Auto-Tune, the effect started subtle; then creative tweakers found by pushing the extremes and making it SO evident what was altered, they'd get reactions like this.

]]> By: Torley http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2009/05/06/in-praise-of-auto-tune/#comment-136202 Torley Thu, 07 May 2009 03:59:55 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=14018#comment-136202 Not currently — a lot of rap and pop vocals use chorus to beef up vocals in a massive way that has a glammy, unnatural sheen. But like Auto-Tune, the effect started subtle but then creative tweakers found by pushing the extremes and making it SO evident what was altered, they'd get reactions like this. Not currently — a lot of rap and pop vocals use chorus to beef up vocals in a massive way that has a glammy, unnatural sheen. But like Auto-Tune, the effect started subtle but then creative tweakers found by pushing the extremes and making it SO evident what was altered, they'd get reactions like this.

]]> By: arjun http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2009/05/06/in-praise-of-auto-tune/#comment-136201 arjun Thu, 07 May 2009 03:39:12 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=14018#comment-136201 Chorus is typically used in a more subtle fashion than Auto-Tune is currently being used, and chorus is used to emulate a natural effect, where Auto-Tune is being used to remove natural imperfections. Chorus is typically used in a more subtle fashion than Auto-Tune is currently being used, and chorus is used to emulate a natural effect, where Auto-Tune is being used to remove natural imperfections.

]]> By: Torley http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2009/05/06/in-praise-of-auto-tune/#comment-136193 Torley Thu, 07 May 2009 01:39:48 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=14018#comment-136193 Auto-Tune can't be any more overused than chorus can be overused. So bizarre when some people complain that certain synth sounds are overused and don't apply that same logic to a piano, or even a "classic" like the TB-303 — it's inconsistent and doesn't make sense for everyone, and is hence limited to an individual's frame of reference. On Antares' part, brilliant marketing: <a href="http://torley.com/anti-auto-tune-whiners-shut-up-or-make-some-music" target="_blank">http://torley.com/anti-auto-tune-whiners-shut-up-...</a> Auto-Tune can't be any more overused than chorus can be overused. So bizarre when some people complain that certain synth sounds are overused and don't apply that same logic to a piano, or even a "classic" like the TB-303 — it's inconsistent and doesn't make sense for everyone, and is hence limited to an individual's frame of reference.

On Antares' part, brilliant marketing: http://torley.com/anti-auto-tune-whiners-shut-up-...

]]> By: Torley http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2009/05/06/in-praise-of-auto-tune/#comment-136194 Torley Thu, 07 May 2009 01:39:48 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=14018#comment-136194 Auto-Tune can't be any more overused than chorus can be overused. So bizarre when some people complain that certain synth sounds are overused and don't apply that same logic to a piano, or even a "classic" like the TB-303 — it's inconsistent and doesn't make sense for everyone, and is hence limited to an individual's frame of reference. On Antares' part, brilliant marketing: <a href="http://torley.com/anti-auto-tune-whiners-shut-up-or-make-some-music" target="_blank">http://torley.com/anti-auto-tune-whiners-shut-up-...</a> Auto-Tune can't be any more overused than chorus can be overused. So bizarre when some people complain that certain synth sounds are overused and don't apply that same logic to a piano, or even a "classic" like the TB-303 — it's inconsistent and doesn't make sense for everyone, and is hence limited to an individual's frame of reference.

On Antares' part, brilliant marketing: http://torley.com/anti-auto-tune-whiners-shut-up-...

]]> By: Torley http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2009/05/06/in-praise-of-auto-tune/#comment-136195 Torley Thu, 07 May 2009 01:39:48 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=14018#comment-136195 Auto-Tune can't be any more overused than chorus can be overused. So bizarre when some people complain that certain synth sounds are overused and don't apply that same logic to a piano, or even a "classic" like the TB-303 — it's inconsistent and doesn't make sense for everyone, and is hence limited to an individual's frame of reference. On Antares' part, brilliant marketing: <a href="http://torley.com/anti-auto-tune-whiners-shut-up-or-make-some-music" target="_blank">http://torley.com/anti-auto-tune-whiners-shut-up-...</a> Auto-Tune can't be any more overused than chorus can be overused. So bizarre when some people complain that certain synth sounds are overused and don't apply that same logic to a piano, or even a "classic" like the TB-303 — it's inconsistent and doesn't make sense for everyone, and is hence limited to an individual's frame of reference.

On Antares' part, brilliant marketing: http://torley.com/anti-auto-tune-whiners-shut-up-...

]]> By: Torley http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2009/05/06/in-praise-of-auto-tune/#comment-136196 Torley Thu, 07 May 2009 01:39:48 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=14018#comment-136196 Auto-Tune can't be any more overused than chorus can be overused. So bizarre when some people complain that certain synth sounds are overused and don't apply that same logic to a piano, or even a "classic" like the TB-303 — it's inconsistent and doesn't make sense for everyone, and is hence limited to an individual's frame of reference. On Antares' part, brilliant marketing: <a href="http://torley.com/anti-auto-tune-whiners-shut-up-or-make-some-music" target="_blank">http://torley.com/anti-auto-tune-whiners-shut-up-...</a> Auto-Tune can't be any more overused than chorus can be overused. So bizarre when some people complain that certain synth sounds are overused and don't apply that same logic to a piano, or even a "classic" like the TB-303 — it's inconsistent and doesn't make sense for everyone, and is hence limited to an individual's frame of reference.

On Antares' part, brilliant marketing: http://torley.com/anti-auto-tune-whiners-shut-up-...

]]> By: Torley http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2009/05/06/in-praise-of-auto-tune/#comment-136197 Torley Thu, 07 May 2009 01:39:48 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=14018#comment-136197 Auto-Tune can't be any more overused than chorus can be overused. So bizarre when some people complain that certain synth sounds are overused and don't apply that same logic to a piano, or even a "classic" like the TB-303 — it's inconsistent and doesn't make sense for everyone, and is hence limited to an individual's frame of reference. On Antares' part, brilliant marketing: <a href="http://torley.com/anti-auto-tune-whiners-shut-up-or-make-some-music" target="_blank">http://torley.com/anti-auto-tune-whiners-shut-up-...</a> Auto-Tune can't be any more overused than chorus can be overused. So bizarre when some people complain that certain synth sounds are overused and don't apply that same logic to a piano, or even a "classic" like the TB-303 — it's inconsistent and doesn't make sense for everyone, and is hence limited to an individual's frame of reference.

On Antares' part, brilliant marketing: http://torley.com/anti-auto-tune-whiners-shut-up-...

]]> By: Torley http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2009/05/06/in-praise-of-auto-tune/#comment-136198 Torley Thu, 07 May 2009 01:39:48 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=14018#comment-136198 Auto-Tune can't be any more overused than chorus can be overused. So bizarre when some people complain that certain synth sounds are overused and don't apply that same logic to a piano, or even a "classic" like the TB-303 — it's inconsistent and doesn't make sense for everyone, and is hence limited to an individual's frame of reference. On Antares' part, brilliant marketing: <a href="http://torley.com/anti-auto-tune-whiners-shut-up-or-make-some-music" target="_blank">http://torley.com/anti-auto-tune-whiners-shut-up-...</a> Auto-Tune can't be any more overused than chorus can be overused. So bizarre when some people complain that certain synth sounds are overused and don't apply that same logic to a piano, or even a "classic" like the TB-303 — it's inconsistent and doesn't make sense for everyone, and is hence limited to an individual's frame of reference.

On Antares' part, brilliant marketing: http://torley.com/anti-auto-tune-whiners-shut-up-...

]]> By: arjun http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2009/05/06/in-praise-of-auto-tune/#comment-136189 arjun Wed, 06 May 2009 19:46:39 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=14018#comment-136189 They've had a virtual singer hit in Japan, but virtual vocals still sound pretty awful. They've had a virtual singer hit in Japan, but virtual vocals still sound pretty awful.

]]> By: kleer001 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2009/05/06/in-praise-of-auto-tune/#comment-136185 kleer001 Wed, 06 May 2009 17:30:34 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=14018#comment-136185 Auto-tune was also used in the fab ending credits to the game Portal, "Still Alive" via the mechanized voice of the computer GladOs. Auto-tune is good. I can't wait for the 1st fully virtual singer. Auto-tune was also used in the fab ending credits to the game Portal, "Still Alive" via the mechanized voice of the computer GladOs.
Auto-tune is good. I can't wait for the 1st fully virtual singer.

]]> By: tesla http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2009/05/06/in-praise-of-auto-tune/#comment-136184 tesla Wed, 06 May 2009 16:48:03 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=14018#comment-136184 I just have a gut feeling that cyborg art would sound way cooler than T-Pain... I just have a gut feeling that cyborg art would sound way cooler than T-Pain…

]]> By: dajebus http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2009/05/06/in-praise-of-auto-tune/#comment-136183 dajebus Wed, 06 May 2009 16:32:07 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=14018#comment-136183 It's already out of style. Overused. It is the vocoding of the 2000's. It's already out of style. Overused.
It is the vocoding of the 2000's.

]]> By: korgi http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2009/05/06/in-praise-of-auto-tune/#comment-136179 korgi Wed, 06 May 2009 15:56:19 +0000 http://www.synthtopia.com/content/?p=14018#comment-136179 No. It's leading to T-Pain. And T-Pain clones. No.

It's leading to T-Pain. And T-Pain clones.

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