Antares, the corporate behind Auto-Tune, has launched a model new Vocal De-Esser plugin to take away undesirable “ess” sounds from the voice, for a smoother listening expertise.
The instrument works with just a little help from AI, utilizing a custom-trained mannequin that utilises machine studying to detect and management sibilance within the voice. Antares says it would nonetheless retain vocal character and tone when doing so.
The Vocal De-Esser options an easy-to-navigate interface, permitting for fast and straightforward operation. It consists of two particular Sibilant Controls for managing S, Sh, Z and T, Ch, Ok vocal sounds.
There’s additionally a Solo button for monitoring sibilance alone, a Hyperlink button for connecting the 2 sibilant controls, and an Help button for activating the AI operate. Its Customized AI mannequin has been educated on an actual, human voice.
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This isn’t the primary product of Antares’ to utilise machine studying. Again in March, the model launched its Auto-Tune Vocal Compressor, marking the primary time that machine studying expertise has been integrated right into a dual-stage vocal compressor plugin.
Antares additionally unveiled the newest model of its well-liked autotune software program, Auto-Tune Professional 11, final April. Constructing upon twenty years, the newest iteration launched new instruments akin to integration with its new Concord Engine, two new Auto and Graph modes, and MIDI mapping.
At present, Antares’ Vocal De-Esser is free for Auto-Tune Limitless subscribers at $24.99 per thirty days, or $174.99 per yr (equal to $14.58 per thirty days if paid yearly). It’s also possible to buy the instrument with a perpetual licence at $99, and this consists of one free month of Auto-Tune Limitless.
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