Antares Audio Technologies has released Auto-Tune Pro 11, the latest version of their flagship vocal tuning software. As someone who has used Auto-Tune for years, I’m excited to share with you what’s new in this update.
The Standout Addition: Integrated 4-Part Harmony Player
The highlight of Auto-Tune Pro 11 is the integrated 4-part Harmony Player. This feature allows you to create, mix, and even MIDI-trigger up to four distinct harmonies within the software itself. As a songwriter and producer (and a fan of the good old Antares Harmony Engine), I find this very useful for exploring harmonic ideas and experimenting with different vocal arrangements.
Each harmony comes with its own mix controls for formant, panning, and level, giving you granular control over the sound. Additionally, the Harmony Player has master mix controls, including EQ, envelope, gate, and width, ensuring a polished and professional result
Streamlined Workflow and Refined Interface
Antares has also focused on improving the overall workflow and user experience. The Graph Mode now features enhanced tools, such as new keyboard shortcuts and improved zooming and navigation capabilities, enabling faster vocal tuning and editing. As someone who spends a lot of time in Graph Mode, these improvements are very welcome.
The user interface for both Auto-Mode and Graph Mode has been refined, incorporating community feedback to enhance readability and ease of editing. As a long-time Auto-Tune user, I appreciate Antares’ commitment to listening to their users and continuously improving the software. It’s a premium-priced product after all, and users expect this for good reasons.
Here’s an introductory video:
Pricing and Availability
Auto-Tune Pro 11 is available as part of a subscription to Auto-Tune Unlimited for $24.99/month or $174.99/year, which is equivalent to $14.58/month if paid annually.
A free 14-day trial is also available. Alternatively, a perpetual license can be purchased for $459, which includes six months of Auto-Tune Unlimited. We haven’t been able to find an upgrade price for Auto-Tune Pro 10 users yet.
For those interested, a free trial of Auto-Tune Pro 11 can be downloaded to test its new features.
Auto-Tune Pro 11 – First Impressions
Auto-Tune Pro 11 is an evolution rather than a revolution. You should not expect differences in the sound engine or radical changes (after all, why should Antares alter their winning formula?). As for me, I’m quite excited about the new features and improvements in Auto-Tune Pro 11.
I love vocal harmonies, and the integrated Harmony Player can be really helpful for vocal production, while the streamlined workflow and refined interface make the software more user-friendly.
That said, the perpetual license doesn’t come cheap. If you’re a pro mixing engineer/producer, go for it. If you’re on the fence, I would suggest opting for the subscription plan, especially if you don’t use Auto-Tune all the time.
Lastly, if you already have Auto-Tune Pro X as a perpetual license, check out the trial version of this new version and decide for yourself if it’s worth upgrading.
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