BETA
Chapter 1
The oil industry roots of pitch correction
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Chapter 2
The song that changed pop music forever
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Chapter 3
The instrument of T-Pain and hip-hop
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Chapter 4
Global voices and microtonal magic
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YOUR GOAL
Master of What is autotune
Ch 2 · The song that changed pop music forever
gus The mechanical 'robotic' sound happens when the software is forced to correct a pitch instantly.
gus To protect their unique vocal effect, the producers of 'Believe' lied about how they made it.
Fun Fact
Cher's secret: The producers of Cher's 'Believe' hid their use of Auto-Tune for months by claiming they used a vintage synthesizer.
Glossary
autotune (noun)
A software program or digital processor used to correct out-of-tune vocal or instrumental performances. Cher's 1998 chart-topper Believe first popularized the technology as an audible, robotic vocal effect.
A software program or digital processor used to correct out-of-tune vocal or instrumental performances. Cher's 1998 chart-topper Believe first popularized the technology as an audible, robotic vocal effect.
Quiz
What is the famous robotic vocal style created by extreme pitch correction often called?
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Which French electronic music duo heavily utilized robotic vocal effects on their album 'Discovery'?
Quiz
How does a zero-millisecond correction speed affect the transition between musical notes?