Rob[at]Sound-Rehab
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vocal correction software - V-Vocal, Melodyne, alternatives
Hi!
I did a forum search but most threads on these subjects seem at least 2 years old ... so I'd like to raise a question others may have asked before:
What VST plug-in is best (in terms of quality, stability and usability) for correcting vocal tracks?
I do use V-Vocal as it came with Sonar but find the interface very cumbersome. Qualitywise I've got nothing to compare to as I just own V-Vocal ...
What are your experiences?
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Re:vocal correction software - V-Vocal, Melodyne, alternatives
2013/02/24 14:00:47
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Get Melodyne Editor... and you'll never give intonation adjustment a second thought.
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Re:vocal correction software - V-Vocal, Melodyne, alternatives
2013/02/24 14:10:55
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FFB, I think you'd find that if a poll were taken Melodyne would be far and away the clear favorite.
V-Vocal is usable but requires care to avoid artifacts. Its advantage is the convenience of being well-integrated into SONAR. Melodyne, OTOH, will usually yield acceptable results even when applied with minimal finesse.
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Re:vocal correction software - V-Vocal, Melodyne, alternatives
2013/02/24 15:19:21
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Mel O'Dyne. He'll be your BFF.
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Re:vocal correction software - V-Vocal, Melodyne, alternatives
2013/02/24 16:54:56
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bitflipper
FFB, I think you'd find that if a poll were taken Melodyne would be far and away the clear favorite.
V-Vocal is usable but requires care to avoid artifacts. Its advantage is the convenience of being well-integrated into SONAR. Melodyne, OTOH, will usually yield acceptable results even when applied with minimal finesse.
couldn't have said it better. I've used both. I prefer melodyne. I can make v-vocal work if I need to, but since I have melodyne, why bother?
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Re:vocal correction software - V-Vocal, Melodyne, alternatives
2013/02/25 00:19:37
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Beagle
bitflipper
FFB, I think you'd find that if a poll were taken Melodyne would be far and away the clear favorite.
V-Vocal is usable but requires care to avoid artifacts. Its advantage is the convenience of being well-integrated into SONAR. Melodyne, OTOH, will usually yield acceptable results even when applied with minimal finesse.
couldn't have said it better.
I've used both. I prefer melodyne. I can make v-vocal work if I need to, but since I have melodyne, why bother?
+1 However, I will say one time I was able to reduce vibrato "better" with V-Vocal over Melodyne. That was only one time I tells ya.
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Re:vocal correction software - V-Vocal, Melodyne, alternatives
2013/02/25 00:20:37
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FFB, BFF, FBB (aka Karl)
It's all gud in da hud.
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Rob[at]Sound-Rehab
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Re:vocal correction software - V-Vocal, Melodyne, alternatives
2013/02/25 01:30:06
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Thanks for your input.
I reckon I get Melodyne 2 Editor installed rather than getting deeper into V-Vocal.
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Re:vocal correction software - V-Vocal, Melodyne, alternatives
2013/02/25 01:33:05
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Just read that it's (supposedly) either iLok or locked up to 2 DAWs. Can anyone confirm?
Is it worth getting into the iLok experience since I don't own one yet?
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Re:vocal correction software - V-Vocal, Melodyne, alternatives
2013/02/25 07:08:27
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I had an iLok key, that I got with ProTools MP9 so it isn't a big deal associating software with iLok. If I go to a different PC all I have to do is move the iLok to the new PC. Some have issues with iLok (and I too think it stinks that you have to have a dongle) but it is convenient.
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Re:vocal correction software - V-Vocal, Melodyne, alternatives
2013/02/25 07:30:55
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Go with AutoTune! Its the original.. Its world famous!!
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Re:vocal correction software - V-Vocal, Melodyne, alternatives
2013/02/25 07:43:30
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Not sure about editor, but Melodyne Essential doesn't require iLok; just a keyfile activation.
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Re:vocal correction software - V-Vocal, Melodyne, alternatives
2013/02/25 10:13:37
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hmmm..I didn't know melodyne needed ilok. I think I'm now more interested in autotune myself. Once again there are like 4 versions to choose from. I'll research while I save my pennies.
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Re:vocal correction software - V-Vocal, Melodyne, alternatives
2013/02/25 11:18:11
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iLok is an option with Melodyne for those that prefer it. I wouldn't be a Melodyne user if an iLok dongle was mandatory.
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Re:vocal correction software - V-Vocal, Melodyne, alternatives
2013/02/25 11:29:08
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Jim Roseberry
Get Melodyne Editor... and you'll never give intonation adjustment a second thought.
+100. Melodyne, nothing even comes close. Worth every cent if not more. Mike
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Re:vocal correction software - V-Vocal, Melodyne, alternatives
2013/02/25 12:30:16
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bitflipper
iLok is an option with Melodyne for those that prefer it. I wouldn't be a Melodyne user if an iLok dongle was mandatory.
That's very good news! Thanks.
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Re:vocal correction software - V-Vocal, Melodyne, alternatives
2013/02/25 12:44:14
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Melodyne is the king. That said, Waves Tune is actually pretty good and I've found that, in some situations, it gets more natural-sounding results than I get from Melodyne. It goes on sale for $99 or so occasionally and I think that it's definitely worth considering at that price.
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Re:vocal correction software - V-Vocal, Melodyne, alternatives
2013/02/25 13:22:37
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-Highly developed spirits often encounter resistance from mediocre minds. -It really matters!
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Re:vocal correction software - V-Vocal, Melodyne, alternatives
2013/02/25 13:24:44
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12 - 1 for Melodyne so far just here... In the real world 1 000 000 to 1
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Re:vocal correction software - V-Vocal, Melodyne, alternatives
2013/02/25 15:07:40
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Guys, you (and the videos on the melodyne site) got me convinced. Melodyne is orded ... So is there a plug-in which would replace a ****ty voice with a chart topper one? That plus some cosmetic surgery could bring myself up against a microphone ... just kidding. the world is bad enough as it is, even without me singing 
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Re:vocal correction software - V-Vocal, Melodyne, alternatives
2013/02/25 16:05:08
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You won't be disappointed.
Rocky
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Re:vocal correction software - V-Vocal, Melodyne, alternatives
2013/02/25 21:33:37
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What you need, FFB is the legendary Talent plugin. Sorry, I don't have a link. Maybe bapu does.
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Re:vocal correction software - V-Vocal, Melodyne, alternatives
2013/02/25 21:59:55
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Sonar X3 Producer / Win 10 The future exists in all directions.
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Re:vocal correction software - V-Vocal, Melodyne, alternatives
2013/02/26 12:38:13
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Eddie TX
bitflipper
What you need, FFB is the legendary Talent plugin. Sorry, I don't have a link. Maybe bapu does.
Here ya go:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNiQt8QLEiA
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Eddie
bloody hell - zat is ttruli emetsing if that plug came with a 'do the laundry' button and one for 'get the beer from the fridge' it would be truly revolutionizing the way we make music.
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