[dubrichie]

i don't have a problem with tuning of vocals as an effect. it is a creative choice, a creative use of a tool, in this context. sure, there is too much of it going on these days, it has become blase, boring and even irritating to many of us.

i do, however, have a problem with tuning vocals for the purpose of correcting a performance.

i also have a problem with editing (and quantizing) the bejayzus out of musical performances AS CORRECTION. as an effect, as a creative choice, a creative use of a tool, no problem.

if you can't sing it, if you can't play it, get the hell out of my studio and out of my sight. practice and come back when you can. if that doesn't work out, don't quit your day job and don't come back to me to record you.

all that said, i'm not a total **** about it. a small correction here and there for the sake of a wonderful take, a wonderful performance, will be tolerated, but only at the request of the artist.

music makes my life more worthwhile than money ever will... and i'm only 26!