Autotune
noun
A technology used to correct pitch in vocal or instrumental performances.
The music producer used autotune to make the singer's voice sound perfect.
Often appears as...
- use autotune
- autotune effect
Usage tips
Technical, General
verb
To correct or enhance someone's voice or instrumental performance using technology.
The singer didn't hit the right notes, so they autotuned the recording.
Often appears as...
- autotune a voice
- autotune a performance
Usage tips
Technical, General
noun
A technology used to correct pitch in vocal or instrumental performances.
The music producer used autotune to make the singer's voice sound perfect.
Often appears as...
- use autotune
- autotune effect
Usage tips
Technical, General
verb
To correct or enhance someone's voice or instrumental performance using technology.
The singer didn't hit the right notes, so they autotuned the recording.
Often appears as...
- autotune a voice
- autotune a performance
Usage tips
Technical, General
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Music Production
Autotune is often used in studios to polish recorded music.
The album sounds smooth thanks to autotune.
Pro Tip 2/3Popularity Spike
The use of autotune surged in pop music since the early 2000s.
T-Pain is famous for his extensive use of autotune.
Pro Tip 3/3Ethical Debates
Some critics view autotune as deceptive, while others see it as a creative tool.
There's a debate whether autotune undermines singers' true abilities.
Pro Tip 1/3Music Production
Autotune is often used in studios to polish recorded music.
The album sounds smooth thanks to autotune.
Pro Tip 2/3Popularity Spike
The use of autotune surged in pop music since the early 2000s.
T-Pain is famous for his extensive use of autotune.
Pro Tip 3/3Ethical Debates
Some critics view autotune as deceptive, while others see it as a creative tool.
There's a debate whether autotune undermines singers' true abilities.
Pro Tip 1/3Music Production
Autotune is often used in studios to polish recorded music.
The album sounds smooth thanks to autotune.
Pro Tip 2/3Popularity Spike
The use of autotune surged in pop music since the early 2000s.
T-Pain is famous for his extensive use of autotune.
Pro Tip 3/3Ethical Debates
Some critics view autotune as deceptive, while others see it as a creative tool.
There's a debate whether autotune undermines singers' true abilities.
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Quote examples
Leona Lewis
British Musician
Oh my gosh! I can't tell you the number of times people have put autotune on my voice, and I'm like, 'Please take it off!' You don't even sound human; it makes you sound like a robot!
Quote examples
Nigel Lythgoe
English Director
Everybody I've ever seen live sings out of tune, even the greatest singers in the world. And of course if you make a single nowadays, they'll autotune it anyway.
Quote examples
Shruti Haasan
Indian Actress
I wish there was an autotune for acting. That would make everyone win the best acting award immediately.
Quote examples
Leona Lewis
British Musician
Oh my gosh! I can't tell you the number of times people have put autotune on my voice, and I'm like, 'Please take it off!' You don't even sound human; it makes you sound like a robot!
Quote examples
Nigel Lythgoe
English Director
Everybody I've ever seen live sings out of tune, even the greatest singers in the world. And of course if you make a single nowadays, they'll autotune it anyway.
Quote examples
Shruti Haasan
Indian Actress
I wish there was an autotune for acting. That would make everyone win the best acting award immediately.
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