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How does Auto-Tune decide which note to aim for?

Pitch correction needs a choice about where a voice should go, not just a measurement of where it is. Auto-Tune can use a selected key and scale to choose target notes, while a separate setting controls how quickly the correction happens. The same vocal phrase can therefore produce a gentle adjustment or an obvious effect without changing the intended scale.

3–5 min

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  • What happens if the software is confidently given the wrong musical key?
  • How do pitch detection and the chosen correction settings play different roles in the resulting voice?

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