Auto-tuned vocals can be heard everywhere nowadays, from the latest chart-topping singles to demo tracks by indie artists and even live performances. The vocal pitch correction functionality which once exclusive to Antares Auto-Tune ($349) plugin users is now available to everyone. This is true thanks to the variety of cheap and free auto-tune alternatives on the market. We created a list of the best free auto-tuneVST plugins for PC and Mac, helping you keep your vocals pitch-perfect.
Pitch correction can be used to subtly correct the pitch imperfections in vocal performances or to change the vocal timbre more drastically. The latter is also known as the Cher effect, made famous by Cher’s song “Believe.” Regardless of your pitch correction requirements, the tools listed below will be more than capable of substituting the original Antares Auto-Tune plugin.
#1 Graillon 2 by Auburn Sounds (VST/AU)
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The highest-ranked plugin on the list is also the most recently released one. Graillon 2 is more than just an auto-tune plugin, but its pitch correction module is so efficient and easy to use that we had to place it in the number one spot on this list. It is also compatible with all the digital audio workstations capable of loading VST and AU plugins, both on PC and Mac computers.
Auto-tuning vocals with Graillon 2 couldn’t be any easier. Simply place it as an insert effect in your vocal mix channel (or you live vocal processing chain), turn on the Correction module, and you’re good to go. Those who require more control over the pitch correction process can limit the note range to a particular scale, adjust the pitch correction speed, and define the pitch correction algorithm’s note detection range.
Thanks to its intuitive and efficient control scheme, Graillon 2 can be fine-tuned to sound more or less artificial, depending on the stylistic requirements of your project. The mix knob on the right-hand side of the user interface can be used to further reduce the impact of the pitch correction module where needed.
On the other end of the realism spectrum, you can use Graillon 2’s excellent pitch shifter module in tandem with its pitch correction algorithm to come with some unusual sounding vocals. For example, you can mix the dry vocal with the auto-tuned signal, but also add some pitch shifting with preserved formants to the mix. This will effectively thicken the vocals, adding depth and slightly correcting the pitch at the same time.
Download:Graillon 2(32-bit & 64-bit VST/AU plugin format for Windows & Mac OS)
#2 MAutoPitch by MeldaProduction (VST/VST3/AU/AAX)
MAutoPitch is in no way a less capable Auto-Tune alternative than Graillon 2. Whereas the pitch correction features are roughly the same between the two plugins, MeldaProduction’s product adds a few interesting bonus tools like stereo width adjustment, automatic gain control, and a limiter. The pitch correction algorithm is flexible, with adjustable speed, range, scale, and depth. The added stereo widening feature can be a neat bonus in a vocal processing chain but do make sure to double-check your mix in mono when using it.
That said, the main reason why MAutoPitch isn’t the highest ranked auto-tune plugin on this list is the fact that it comes with a rather cumbersome installer. All MeldaProduction’s freeware plugins, including MAutoPitch, are packed into a single installer file. This results in unnecessarily long download times and a somewhat cumbersome installation procedure. In addition, the plugin’s user interface is slightly less intuitive than Graillon’s, but your mileage may vary.
Those few drawbacks aside, MAutoPitch is a brilliant free auto-tune effect that could easily become your go-to pitch correction tool. Just as Graillon 2, it is compatible with all VST and AU plugin hosts on PC and Mac.
Download:MAutoPitch(32-bit & 64-bit VST/VST3/AU/AAX plugin format for Windows & Mac OS)
#3 GSnap by Graham Yeadon (VST)
GSnap is the first-ever free auto-tune alternative. It was the first freeware VST plugin that was able to achieve the classic auto-tune effect. Back in the day, such software tools were still somewhat of a rarity.
In terms of its features and design, GSnap is still a fantastic pitch correction plugin. At first look, it seems very similar to Graillon 2 and MAutoPitch. One excellent feature that sets it apart, though, is the ability to tune the processed audio signal according to the MIDI notes on the input. In other words, you don’t have to rely on the plugin’s automatic pitch detection algorithm. Instead, the user can feed the correct MIDI notes into the plugin and let it take care of the rest. GSnap’s automatic pitch detection algorithm does a great job as well, although without the formant shifting features found in Graillon 2 and MAutoPitch.
Unlike Graillon 2 and MAutoPitch, GSnap will only work on Windows-based systems. It does come with a very well-written manual, though. The instructions are worth a read if you decide to use GSnap as your go-to pitch correction tool.
Download:GSnap(32-bit & 64-bit VST plugin format for Windows)
#4 KeroVee by g200kg (VST)
KeroVee is another old-school pitch correction tool, released way back in 2010. Although it looks somewhat less slick than the previous three plugins on this list, KeroVee’s feature set is right on par with the competition. In fact, it also features the MIDI input mode seen in GSnap.
Whereas this feature isn’t all that useful if you’re going for the Cher effect, it can be quite convenient if you want absolute control over the pitch of the vocals in your track. In a way, it is closer to what you’d get with Melodyne. But apart from that, KeroVee can also operate in full auto mode, just like the previously mentioned Graillon 2 and MAutoPitch.
One area in which KeroVee doesn’t shine, though, is system compatibility. It will only work as a VST plugin in Windows-based digital audio workstations, so MacOS users are out of luck here.
Download:KeroVee(32-bit VST plugin format for Windows)
Budget-Friendly Pitch Correction VST Plugins
A budget-friendly auto-tune plugin that won’t break the bank is Auto-Tune Access by Antares. If you’re looking for something more advanced, give iZotope Nectar 3 a try. Another interesting vocal processing tool, although more of a pitch shifter than a pitch correction plugin, is the excellent Little AlterBoy by Soundtoys. For complete control over the pitch correction process, try using Waves Tune.
For more freeware plugins and instruments, return to our Free VST Plugins page.
Name: | Izotope T Pain Effect Torrent |
File size: | 19 MB |
Date added: | December 6, 2013 |
Price: | Free |
Operating system: | Windows XP/Vista/7/8 |
Total downloads: | 1303 |
Downloads last week: | 18 |
Product ranking: | ★★★☆☆ |