Yet when it’s applied subtly, no one can tell pitch correction is being used, so it doesn’t get any credit.Ĭonsider these recommendations for applying pitch correction: Pitch correction’s bad reputation is due to being overused, which can sound truly annoying. I sing with less inhibition because if an otherwise good vocal has one or two wrong notes, pitch correction can fix them easily, without punching or overdubbing. In fact, thanks to pitch correction, my vocals have become more human. (Believe it or not, some critics berated the first singers who used EQ and reverb because they were “cheating”…as if singing in a concert hall didn’t add natural EQ and reverb.) Pitch correction is a tool, and like any tool, it can be used or abused. This is the sixth chapter of the “Recording Vocals at Home” series. Is it “cheating” to use pitch correction? Not if you use it right! Learn how to tune your vocals properly to instill human qualities and deeper emotional impact, or the classic hip hop effect!
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