Antares ATR-1 hardware or Melodyne / Auto Tune Software?

perx · 17th July 2007

I didnt even know there was an antares ATR-1
Auto tune hardware... Its a bit older though than the plugins..

are the latest plugins better? anyone know?

smalltownjon · 18th September 2007

I've also been wondering what works better. the auto tune hardware or software.

gainstages · 18th September 2007

the hardware isn't quite as good any more. the software has been given improvements and updates that the hardware hasn't.

patrox247 · 18th September 2007

Plus the hardware is a little noisy.

psycho_monkey · 18th September 2007

Hardware is like the auto mode of the older versions of autotune. You wouldn't be able to use graphic mode, which most would agree is the best way to use autotune transparently.

camerondye · 18th September 2007

Tuning software isn't like compressors and eq's, hardware is not better. I love melodyne and couldn't do without it. The hardware works ok if that's your only option, but you really need to try out Melodyne because it will amaze you. I used to have a hardware piece and once I got Melodyne it went up on ebay quick.
cam

Tyrone · 18th September 2007

I've used both Melodyne and Autotune in software form and I reckon both are pretty equal in terms of their performance just depends which interface you prefer. I think I'll always go with auto tune just because I've had more experience of it and therefore find I get the result I want quicker.

Darkhurd · 4th March 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by perx

I didnt even know there was an antares ATR-1
Auto tune hardware... Its a bit older though than the plugins..

are the latest plugins better? anyone know?

The plugins are great! But I don't think you could use them at a live gig. The rackmount has a foot switch to bypass the effect or to step thru the programs. I use both products..the plugins at home and the rackmount on stage..They sound the same to me.

The Structured · 1st March 2010

you absolutely do not have to use 'auto' mode with the hardware. Target notes via midi control is how you do it. Draw a midi track and send it to autotune, its even easier than using graphical mode.

glenn Taylor · 1st March 2010

If it's the one I am thinking I had around 97 or so. It is not near as good as the newer software. It had a small screen and you could choose the key and all I remember was like in the key of C the screen displayed C D E F G A B C.
The newer versions are much more improved. Never used Melodyne
ATR-1 It cost me $700 at guitar center.
GT.

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The Structured Gear interested Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 19	you absolutely do not have to use 'auto' mode with the hardware. Target notes via midi control is how you do it. Draw a midi track and send it to autotune, its even easier than using graphical mode.

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glenn Taylor Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2006 Location: GAINESVILLE FLORIDA Posts: 1,358	If it's the one I am thinking I had around 97 or so. It is not near as good as the newer software. It had a small screen and you could choose the key and all I remember was like in the key of C the screen displayed C D E F G A B C. The newer versions are much more improved. Never used Melodyne ATR-1 It cost me $700 at guitar center. GT.