Use the knob (not the key knob). Turning the Transpose up to +3 without changing pitch will make a female voice sound childlike (Daft Punk style). Transpose down to -5 can make a male voice sound like a giant.
As of late 2025, Antares has introduced Auto-Tune 2026, which represents a focused new direction for the product line. This release consolidates previous real-time-only versions (including Artist and Access) into a streamlined offering with dramatically improved CPU efficiency – up to 35% better at 48kHz and 2.3× more efficient at 192kHz. Antares Auto-Tune Artist v9.2.0 -U2B Intel and ...
For a natural pop sound, set the Retune Speed between 20ms and 50ms . For the hard FX "trap vocal" style, drop the Retune Speed down to 0ms to 5ms . Use the knob (not the key knob)
One of the standout additions in this version is Flex-Tune, which enables more natural and transparent pitch correction. Rather than forcing every note to perfect pitch, Flex-Tune allows subtle expressive variations to remain intact, preserving the emotional quality of a performance while still providing necessary correction. As of late 2025, Antares has introduced Auto-Tune
The defining trait of Auto-Tune Artist is its ability to process audio virtually instantly. When tracking vocals in the studio or mixing a live concert, even a few milliseconds of delay can throw off a vocalist’s timing. Auto-Tune Artist operates with sub-millisecond latency, allowing singers to monitor their tuned vocals in their headphones in real time without distraction. 2. Classic Mode