Antares Auto-Tune 4 released

Antares have released Auto-Tune 4, initially available for Mac OS 9/X (VST, MAS & RTAS) and Windows (DX & RTAS). Windows VST and OS X Audio Units versions will follow in the not-too-distant future.

Building on the great sound quality, transparent processing and ease of use that have always distinguished Auto-Tune, Auto-Tune 4 adds significant new features as well as a sleek new user interface.

Key new Auto-Tune 4 features include:

Automatic Mode

• The ability to specify target note behaviors (Scale Note, Remove, Bypass) in individual octaves.
• Virtual keyboard for target note control.
• Improved Targeting option for problem vibratos.
• Enhanced Vibrato functions for more realistic (or wacky) vibratos.
• A Hold function to help analyze pitch errors.
• Other assorted niceties (Dual Detune display, new Scale Edit buttons, etc.).

Graphical Mode

• Larger Pitch Edit Display.
• Seriously expanded and reworked Graphical Editing Tools.
• Multi-level Undo/Redo (up to 20 levels).
• Vibrato Scaling for modifying the depth of vibrato while maintaining its shape and character.
• Streamlined navigation controls.
• Cursor Pitch Display (back again by popular demand).
• Selectable Edit Display color schemes.

Other

• 192kHz compatibility (host and hardware dependent).
• Selectable knob control.
• Sleek new interface.

Auto-tune is available for purchase for $359 USD. If you purchased any version of Auto-Tune 3 after December 1, 2003, you are entitled to a free upgrade to Auto-Tune 4. A fully functional 10 day trial version is available for download.