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Antares ATR-1a AutoTune Intonation Processor
BACK IN 1998, Antares introduced the ATR-1 and made the unlikely claim of "perfect pitch in a box" a solid reality. Based on the technology of our ground-breaking Auto-Tune plug-in, the ATR-1 corrected the pitch of vocals or solo instruments, in real time, without distortion or artifacts, while preserving all of the expressive nuance of the original performance. Since then, thousands of ATR-1s have found their way into touring racks, live performance rigs, and recording studios of artists and producers like Cher, Reba, Everclear, Al Schmitt and many, many more.
Now, Antares (never willing to leave a good thing alone) introduces the ATR-1a. Preserving the great sound quality and ease of use of the ATR-1, the ATR-1a adds some significant new features as well as a snazzy new appearance inspired by our AMM-1 Microphone Modeler.
How low can you go?
Looking to do some pitch correction in the lower depths of the frequency range? The ATR-1a's new Bass Mode lowers the lowest detectable pitch by a full octave to 25Hz. Since the lowest E string on a bass guitar is about 41Hz, Bass Mode (as its name so ably implies) allows you to apply pitch correction to those pesky fretless bass lines as well as other low bass range instruments.
Working for scale
If you've ever had occasion to pitch correct a melody line whose key was not exactly clear, or which had too many accidentals to fit comfortably into a conventional scale, you'll appreciate the ATR-1a's new Make Scale From MIDI function. Simply play any line into the ATR-1a from a MIDI keyboard or sequencer and let the ATR-1a automatically construct a custom scale containing only those notes that appear in the line. No muss, no fuss.
How does it work?
Like Auto-Tune, the ATR-1a uses proprietary digital signal processing algorithms (many, interestingly enough, drawn from the geophysical industry) to continuously detect the pitch of a periodic input signal, compare it to a desired target pitch (more about that in a minute) and, if necessary, instantly* and seamlessly correct it to that target pitch. And with the ATR-1a's pristine 20-bit data path, 56-bit internal processing and balanced I/O, the only difference between what goes in and what comes out is the intonation.
What's the *right* note?
A key requirement for effective pitch correction is, of course, the ability to accurately specify the right notes to correct to. Here, the ATR-1a gives you a variety of choices to ensure that its output is always what you want.
The basic tool for target pitch identification in the ATR-1a is the Scale -- basically a list of those notes to which the ATR-1a should compare the input. The ATR-1a comes with factory Programs for chromatic and standard diatonic scales as well as the ability to use its Scale screen to program any custom scales you may require.
Chromatic Scale
C major Scale
In addition to selecting which notes should be in a Scale, you can also "bypass" individual Scale notes. When the input pitch is near a bypassed note, the input is passed through with no correction. (Having trouble hitting a single note? Bypass all the rest of the Scale notes and the ATR-1a will only apply correction to that problem note.)
C Major Scale bypass
Need even more flexibility? Use the ATR-1a's MIDI Note Mode to specify scales in real time via a MIDI keyboard or sequencer. For the ultimate in control, you can even specify the exact melody via MIDI -- definitely leaving no room for error.
What about expression?
Of course, a great performance is a lot more than just hitting the right notes. Depending on the style of music, expressive gestures like scoops, bends, vibrato and more can all contribute to the emotional effect.
The ATR-1a's Speed control ensures that the rate of pitch correction (i.e., the speed at which the input pitch is slewed to the target pitch) can be matched to virtually any style of performance.
Speed Control
A moderate Speed setting, for example, will preserve expressive gestures while accurately adjusting the overall pitch center to be in tune.
A faster Speed is appropriate for a performance with rapidly-changing pitches, excessive pitch variation, or where substantial correction is required.
Set to the fastest Speed setting, the ATR-1a will remove all trace of vibrato or other gestures - - extremely unnatural, but great for special effects.
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$ 1099.00
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