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Auto-Tune with Ableton Live

Hi,

during my live sets I also use my voice and, because this has flaws, I'm wondering if it's possible to correct it with a "software-side" Auto-Tune in Ableton Live.

There are topics in the Internet regarding this, but I have a doubt about it.

In fact, when I use my Shure Beta 58A, I plug it into the TRS/XLR socket in my DENON DN-X1700 mixer, and then I see the MIDI indicator lighting.

I don't know, then, if the mic signal (voice) goes directly out to the loudspeakers/master out without being processed, or if it gets processed someway.

I think it's the latter, because of the MIDI indicator - in my opinion, this tells that there is processing between my voice input and the master output in the loudspeakers.

Assuming what's been said, do you know if Auto-Tune is possible with Ableton Live?

Also, I don't know exactly what Auto-Tune does. A classic view would say that it mantains a steady cadency even if the voice really doesn't, but I'm ignoring what this really means in everyday life

I have a "rolling R", could Auto-Tune help in this?

Thanks in advance.
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Auto-Tune with Ableton Live

Reply #1 –
I've never used AutoTune.  I've seen hardware AutoTune devices that can be used "live", but I don't know if it can be used in real time with Ableton Live.

AutoTune automatically fixes notes that are sharp or flat.  It's used to correct pitch, usually for a singer.  In other words, it's used when a singer hits a "sour note".  As far as I know, it does not change rhythm or cadence, and that's not it's main purpose.

Your voice is NOT being converted to MIDI.  If it was, it would no longer sound like a human voice!  MIDI is software control, usually of a MIDI instrument.  But it might also be use to control your mixer.  A MIDI file contains the notes & timing to automatically play a synthesizer, or a MIDI keyboard can be used to control "virtual instruments".    Most of the background music you hear in movies is now done with computers & MIDI instead of using a real band or orchestra.  But, MIDI can't "fake" a human singer.

You can "process' sounds without using MIDI, such as equalization (adjusting bass & treble, etc.), compression, or reverb/echo, etc.