Auto Tune 7 (TDM) Major Issues in Graphical Mode

[drumster]

I'm currently demoing the TDM version of Auto Tune 7 (v. 7.03), and it has been a complete disaster. I already own the RTAS version, but was considering upgrading for the benefit of lower latency with the TDM version. Unfortunately, when working in graphical mode I am experiencing tonnes of artifacts i.e. clicks, pops, and warbles. It's unpredictable and random, and makes the plugin totally unusable.

Since AT Version 7 also includes an authorization for Evo, I tried that as well and got the same results in graphical mode. Interestingly, the plugin does seem to work better in RTAS, although I have noticed some weird phasing on "ess" sounds that reminds me a bit of Melodyne. Perhaps it has something to do with the presence of the new time stretching algorithm.

My question is, how could a plugin be so poorly coded for TDM and not have the same issues in RTAS? At this point, it certainly doesn't warrant the $249 investment for the upgrade. Antares definitely needs to address this issue. Curious to know what other users have experienced.

[T-Low]

Originally Posted by drumster

I'm currently demoing the TDM version of Auto Tune 7 (v. 7.03), and it has been a complete disaster. I already own the RTAS version, but was considering upgrading for the benefit of lower latency with the TDM version. Unfortunately, when working in graphical mode I am experiencing tonnes of artifacts i.e. clicks, pops, and warbles. It's unpredictable and random, and makes the plugin totally unusable.

Since AT Version 7 also includes an authorization for Evo, I tried that as well and got the same results in graphical mode. Interestingly, the plugin does seem to work better in RTAS, although I have noticed some weird phasing on "ess" sounds that reminds me a bit of Melodyne. Perhaps it has something to do with the presence of the new time stretching algorithm.

My question is, how could a plugin be so poorly coded for TDM and not have the same issues in RTAS? At this point, it certainly doesn't warrant the $249 investment for the upgrade. Antares definitely needs to address this issue. Curious to know what other users have experienced.

The latest version of AT EVO RTAS is also a shame ...

[roberts]

The TDM version of Autotune has never ever worked they way it should - The RTAS version is fine.

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Any resolution to this? I'm on HD native and it's TERRIBLE. I had better results with my AT on mix plus system...

[Firechild]

AT Evo ( AT 6 ) RTAS works kind of good here...
If you have trouble try to lower the internal buffersize inside Auto Tune.

[PeterScherr]

I agree about lowering the buffer size.

Large buffer sizes seem to place a burden on the plug in, and give quite inconsistent results.

I've noticed on sessions that have several takes, if you need to tune a later take (say more than 15 minutes into the session), and you are using host clock, you need to have at least enough time in the buffer to extend to the beginning of the session. That's when things start to get strange.

I prefer to use audiosuite to tune single phrases or notes that need help. Use internal as clock, and set the buffer for just a bit more than the length of the phrase you are working on. That way, the plug just seems much more stable.

[Fidelis]

After I started using melodyne I never looked back to auto-tune...