Autotune: “The Fad That Wouldn’t Fade”
-said best by music critic Simon Reynolds
A Small Look Into How Autotune Has Changed Music Forever
Q&A
Commonly Asked Questions
What is Auto-tune?
Auto-tune is an audio processor that is used to correct the pitch and hide off-key sounds.
This is what it looks like:
Auto-tune was created in 1997 by Harold Hildebrand. Hildebrand was a PHD research engineer working in seismology. Hildebrand created an algorithm which detected pitch and corrected it.
How was Auto-tune created?
Who has influenced the usage of Auto-tune?
Many artists use Auto-tune in their music but two major influences that influenced the usage of Auto-tune are T-Pain and Cher.
Auto-tune has changed music, for the better or the worse, is up to the individual. Providing a way to correct the pitch in a way that is unachievable naturally provides unique results for musicians.
How has Auto-tune impacted music?
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