Mercenary Audio
SoundToys PitchDoctor Natural Vocal Tuning Plug-in (TDM only)



SoundToys says, "Like it or not, tuning vocals has become a big part of producing music. When we created PitchDoctor, we wanted a pitch correction tool that was more "auto" than what was out. We also wanted it to be as natural as possible, not robotic (Not that anything's wrong with being a robot.) Our plug-in is a smooth correction with a natural sound thanks to our formant correction mode that keeps out the "chipmunks". We also built in "Score Control", a unique way to tweak the tuning that is much more intuitive. Smooth, natural and easy the way tuning should be."

Minor Surgery
In automatic mode PitchDoctor will correct your vocal based on the scale you choose. The keyboard display will read out the pitches it sees so you can get an idea (In case your singer didn't have one) of where the pitch is really falling. You can choose a new scale or customize one to fit the tune. If you need a bit more help, nudge the sensitivity and listen again. With Formant correction on, PitchDoctor is virtually invisible. Like the singer actually sang in tune.

Score One for SoundToys
Graphic editing can be daunting. SoundToys wanted to fix that. Enter Score Control. With Score Control you select the audio that needs to be tuned, and let PitchDoctor analyze it. PitchDoctor then writes the pitches into the automation of Pro Tools. Yep, all that info right there for you to edit with the same editing styles and tools you've been using. Need that C sharp to be a C? Just drag to down. Easy, and if you need to go back and adjust it again later, you don't have to dig up the original track and retune.

Formant what?
Formant is like the timbre or character of the voice. It's what makes a female voice be high in pitch without sounding like a munchkin or chipmunk. So why does it matter in a pitch corrector? In short, it makes sure that any pitch changes that happen stay in line with the timbre of the voice. Subtle? Maybe, but that's why it sounds more natural than other pitch correction tools. It's the kind of detail that has turned many professional engineers from auto tuners into pitch doctors.

ORDERING INFORMATION

As of March 2010, individual plug-ins are only available via digital download (i.e. no more cd's in the mail). In order to authorize your software, you will need to provide us with your iLok account number and the email address linked to that account in order to receive the authorization code. Please include this information in the comments section of the checkout page when placing your order.

Also, because this is a download, you won't be charged shipping. Our web site is old and half-broken, so your shopping cart may still show a shipping fee, but you can ignore that - we'll only charge you for the actual product.



SNDTYSPTCHDR List $349.00

Mercenary $349.00


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Specifications
Available plug-in formats:
  • TDM Only (No RTAS/AudioSuite, Audio Units, or VST support)

PitchDoctor is also included in the SoundToys TDM Effects Bundle.

Requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later, Windows XP/Vista/7 (Pro Tools users see Avid system requirements) and have an open USB port for an iLok hardware key.

Compatible with Pro Tools 7 & 8, HD and HD Accel.





SNDTYSPTCHDR List $349.00

Mercenary $349.00








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