AutoTune Advanced is designed to correct off-key notes without sacrificing the natural quality of the vocals. Antares has completely revamped its core pitch processing engine, introducing new features such as vibrato-aware tuning and real-time processing with latency of less than 1 ms. This allows the vocals to retain their live, organic sound, avoiding the effect of over-processing.

Today, AutoTune is widely used in studios alongside microphones. The main goal of pitch correction software is to fix mistakes while minimally affecting the unique characteristics of the performer’s voice. Antares aims to improve this balance with AutoTune Advanced—their new flagship plugin built on a redesigned engine.

Key Features

The standout innovation is the DVA vibrato engine, which can distinguish between natural vibrato, expressive pitch changes, and actual pitch errors. This is crucial because excessive correction can strip vocals of their individuality. AutoTune Advanced smooths out pitch inaccuracies without making the performance sound mechanical or lifeless.

Features for Live Performances

For live performers, a new Live Latency mode has been added, offering less than 1 ms of latency and support for sample rates from 44.1 to 192 kHz. This makes real-time monitoring through AutoTune more convenient both on stage and in the studio. There’s also a new Vibrato FX section with real-time visualization, an updated Formant Designer, and improved scale editing using a 78-key visual keyboard.

AutoTune can still create the signature robotic effect popular in genres like trap music. However, Antares now focuses more on making pitch correction less noticeable. This expands opportunities for aspiring artists, allowing them to achieve professional-sounding vocals even when recording at home.