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Antares at Plugin Week 2025: AutoTune's AI-Powered vocal chain delivers pro results without the guesswork
PLUGIN WEEK 2025: AI tools for music production are everywhere these days. Open any plugin marketplace and you'll find dozens of "smart" processors promising to revolutionize your workflow. But here's the problem: they're designed for general audio processing, not specifically for vocals.
AutoTune's vocal chain takes a different approach – combining five AI-powered processors with the industry-standard AutoTune Pro 11, all specifically designed for the human voice. With the recent addition of Vocal Prep, AutoTune Unlimited now delivers a true start-to-finish solution for professional vocal production.
Why AutoTune's AI Approach Changes Everything
Vocals are arguably the most important element of any production – it's what most listeners will connect with emotionally and remember long after the song ends. So if you're going to trust AI with your vocals, shouldn't it be AI that actually understands the human voice?
AutoTune's AI-powered plugins are trained specifically on vocal performances, not generic audio. Each one tackles a unique challenge singers face, from room noise to harsh sibilants. The result? AI that knows the difference between a breathy whisper and a belted chorus, between natural vibrato and unwanted pitch drift.
The Complete Chain: AI Intelligence Meets Proven Performance
Here's how AutoTune's vocal workflow transforms your production:
AutoTune Vocal Prep
The newest addition to the family starts your chain right.
Vocal Prep is an AI-powered standalone app that eliminates background noise with one click, identifying and removing everything from computer fans to barking dogs while preserving your vocal's natural character.
This is an incredible tool for bedroom producers or songwriters who can’t always record in a pro studio environment.
AutoTune Pro 11
AutoTune Pro 11 handles pitch perfection next. While not AI-powered, it remains an essential cornerstone of any modern vocal chain, with Graph Mode for surgical correction and a Harmony Player that generates up to four additional vocal parts from a single performance.
AutoTune Vocal EQ
Vocal EQ brings AI intelligence to tonal shaping. Its Vocal Learning feature automatically identifies the crucial frequency ranges for your specific vocalist, while pitch-tracking technology ensures your EQ moves follow the performance – no more static settings that work for some notes but not others.
AutoTune Vocal Compressor
Vocal Compressor revolutionizes dynamics control as the world's first dual-stage vocal compressor with machine learning. The AI Assist analyzes your vocal and suggests optimal settings, automatically choosing between FET, Opto, or Modern compression styles based on your source material.
AutoTune Vocal De-Esser
Vocal De-Esser uses AI to distinguish between different sibilant types (soft S/Sh/Z vs hard T/Ch/K), applying intelligent reduction that targets only the harsh frequencies without dulling your overall sound. Truly unlike any de-esser you’ve used before.
AutoTune Vocal Reverb
Vocal Reverb completes your chain with AI-powered spatial processing. Hit the AI Assist button to generate custom reverb settings based on your desired vibe, while the Auto-EQ feature uses pitch tracking to maintain clarity in the reverb tail.
Professional Results, One Plugin at a Time
What makes AutoTune's system special is that each plugin – whether AI-powered or not – is designed specifically for vocal production. Each one addresses a specific challenge in the vocal chain, and because they all come from AutoTune, you know they're built with the same attention to vocal quality.
For beginners, this means professional results without the years of training. Hit the AI Assist buttons in each plugin, and you're 90% there. For pros, it means getting to that polished sound faster, with more time for creative decisions.
Experience AutoTune's AI-Powered Advantage
While others chase the latest standalone AI tool, producers using AutoTune's complete vocal chain are finishing tracks. This isn't about having the most plugins – it's about having the right ones from a company that understands vocals.
Ready to experience what AutoTune's AI-powered vocal production really means? Get the complete AI-powered vocal chain and more with a 14-day free trial of AutoTune Unlimited.
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