Auto-Tune 8.1.8 AAX Native PC Notes Thank you for purchasing or evaluating Auto-Tune 8.1 AAX Native for PC While the Owner's Manual contains all the platform-independent information you'll need to get the full benefit of Auto-Tune 8.1 (and we really encourage you to read it), this file includes specific installation and use issues unique to the AAX PC version ANNOUNCING AUTO-TUNE 8.1 Auto-Tune 8.1 contains improvements to the timing of the Graph Mode data, fixing long-standing issues with that data, especially at higher sample rates and in longer songs We think you will appreciate the ability to more accurately track and correct your audio using this new software! INSTALLATION The Auto-Tune 8.1 AAX installer will automatically install the plug-in in the correct location AUTHORIZATION Authorization is the process by which this software is allowed to run on your computer Detailed instructions covering the available authorization options will be found in the the file “Authorization Read Me” which is included on the installation DVD ROM or with your software download NOTE: You will not be able to launch Auto-Tune 8.1 until you have completed the authorization process and downloaded your authorization to your iLok smart key VERY IMPORTANT NOTE For those upgrading from older versions of Auto-Tune, it is critical to note the following: Auto-Tune 8.1 will NOT open sessions created with ANY previous versions of Auto-Tune Improvements to the timing of the Graph Mode data make that data incompatible with the data from any earlier versions, including previous AutoTune versions (whose version number starts with 8.0) For that reason, we have configured Auto-Tune 8.1 such that it and Auto-Tune and any existing version of Auto-Tune can be active in your audio host simultaneously (provided that version is compatible with your audio host) The new software will be found under its new name, “Auto-Tune 8.1” You can begin using Auto-Tune 8.1 for all your new sessions, while at the same time continuing to use your old sessions with the old software (including versions of Auto-Tune prior to 8.1) Alternatively, you can use whatever method your host offers (bouncing, offline editing, etc.) to permanently render the corrected tracks of your old sessions (using the old software), and then use Auto-Tune 8.1 for any future edits PLUG-IN USE Auto-Tune 8.1 AAX Native can be used as a real-time AAX plug-in or from the AudioSuite menu It functions as a 32-bit plug-in in Pro Tools 10 and as a 64-bit plug-in in Pro Tools 11 and later DO NOT CHANGE THE LATENCY SETTING WHILE THE TRANSPORT IS RUNNING Seriously Don't it BUFFER SIZE FOR TIME MANIPULATION For best performance, we recommend a buffer size of 1024 when performing time manipulation HIERARCHICAL MENUS With Pro Tools's hierarchical plug-in menus, Auto-Tune 8.1 will be found in the category "Pitch Shift." SCREEN RESIZING Due to an issue with Pro Tools, the Auto-Tune 8.1 screen can only be resized via the Options window Select one of the preset sizes or enter an arbitrary size of your choice into data fields OPTIONS WINDOW KEYBOARD COMMAND Due to a peculiarity of how Pro Tools establishes the maximum window size, it is possible to end up with a window size that does not allow you to access the Options button to properly resize the window If you encounter this problem, you can use the keyboard command "Shift-0" (where "0" is the number key at the top of your keyboard) to access the Options window AUTO-SCROLL IN AUDIOSUITE Due to an issue in Pro Tools, engaging Auto-Scroll in Graphical Mode in Audiosuite during pitch or time correction (i.e., after audio has been tracked and correction objects created), will result in audio artifacts in the Preview audio (Note that the rendered audio will not contain these artifacts) Avid is aware of this issue and is looking into a solution In the meantime, disable Auto- Scroll in Audiosuite MODIFIER KEYS The following modifier keys are active in Auto-Tune 8.1 in Pro Tools: Shift - Toggles Snap-To-Note state in Graphical Mode Toggles Momentary state in Automatic Mode Control - Allows free movement of correction curves in Graphical Mode Alt-Click a control to return it to its default value - - Graphical Mode function selection (QWERTY keys only) CHANGES FOR VERSION 8.0.4 The following changes were made for version 8.0.4: • Fixed a conflict between Auto-Tune and certain other plug-ins that could cause a crash when loading saved sessions • Fixed the key names for the E Major and B Major scales in the Graph Mode keyboard • Fixed the hiding of the envelope in the main graph when Show Lanes is selected • Fixed the Update Checker software so that it correctly recognizes new versions CHANGES FOR VERSION 8.0.6 The following changes were made for version 8.0.6: Fixed an AudioSuite delay compensation problem at higher sample rates Fixed a delay compensation problem when using the Low Latency feature in AudioSuite Fixed a problem with the Graph Mode forgetting its zoom state when closing and re-opening the plug-in window (when there is tracked audio in the graph) Improved the processing of certain types of audio, especially with certain higher-pitched instruments Fixed a potential time-stretching problem at higher sample rates Fixed a problem at higher sample rates with the notes generated when dragging an existing Note Object in Graph Mode Fixed dragging of correction objects to prevent minor changes in their horizontal (time) position when attempting to alter only their vertical (pitch) position Added a checkbox in the Options dialog to allow turning off/on automatic update checks, along with a button to check for updates immediately NOTE REGARDING USE FORMANTS SETTING In making the fix in version 8.0.6 for certain types of audio, a change was made in how the Use Formants setting is implemented This will result in audio glitches if you change the setting during playback while processing audible audio To avoid such glitches, you should always change this setting either when the transport is not running, or during silent moments of the audio CHANGES FOR VERSION 8.1.0 (AUTO-TUNE 8.1) The following changes were made for version 8.1.0: Fixed several issues in the placement in time of Graph Mode data, especially at sample rates other than 44.1K (or its multiples), as well as when tracking pitch starting at different locations in the timeline Fixed a delay problem when applying time changes Fixed a problem where certain parameters would not be properly restored when loading sessions that were saved while in Graph Mode Fixed an issue where the new check box for automatically checking for updates would not retain its value When completing a tracking operation in Graph Mode, the graph will now only zoom to the newly tracked data if the Auto Scroll button is turned on CHANGES FOR VERSION 8.1.1 The following changes were made for version 8.1.1: Fixed an issue where the Graph Mode keyboard would not refresh the labels on its keys when changing the Key or Scale until the graph was scrolled (or otherwise redrawn) Fixed a memory “leak” in the graphical correction objects Fixed a bug that could sometimes lead to a crash when generating or drawing new curves on top of existing curves CHANGES FOR VERSION 8.1.2 The following changes were made for version 8.1.2: Fixed an issue with using the Bass Instrument setting where some audio data could cause a crash Modified the Show Lanes button so that it disables when not using Major, Minor or Chromatic scales Restored the ability to Paste Settings into AudioSuite from other instances of Auto-Tune 8.1 Fixed an issue where changing the state of the Low Latency button would have no effect unless/until Delay Compensation was turned on in ProTools Disabled Auto-Tune’s “Key Bindings” (i.e., hot keys) whenever the mouse is being tracked using a Graph Tool or when adjusting the Number of Note Objects, Retune Speed, Adjust Vibrato or Throat Length Adjust knob in Graph Mode NOTES REGARDING COPYING GRAPHICAL DATA BETWEEN INSTANCES When copying Graphical Mode data between instances of Auto-Tune 8.1, please be sure to paste the data in the exact location in time from where the data was copied Failing to so will result in less than desirable results Also, the Paste Settings function in ProTools will not function correctly for Graphical Mode data that was generated using the Track Pitch + Time button If you intend to be able to copy and paste Graphical Mode data between instances of Auto-Tune 8.1, you should only use the Track Pitch button to generate your graphical data CHANGES FOR VERSION 8.1.4 The following changes were made for version 8.1.4: Greatly improved the graphical performance in all areas, especially when the plug-in window has been expanded above the minimum (default) size Fixed an issue with saving user preferences (via the Options dialog) so that the user no longer has to close and re-open ProTools in order for newly saved default settings to be applied to new instances of the plug-in CHANGES FOR VERSION 8.1.5 The following changes were made for version 8.1.5: Restored the full range of internal values for the Tracking knob that was restricted for version 8.1.4 Fixed an issue where the default (arrow) cursor would sometimes be replaced with another cursor (such as the spinning blue “wait” cursor) CHANGES FOR VERSION 8.1.8 The following changes were made for version 8.1.8: Fixed a problem with the Line Tool when moving the mouse near or beyond an edge of the graph while drawing lines It now behaves as expected, whether the mouse button is held down or released between points Fixed the Object Cents display so that it shows the correct value when dragging existing Note Objects Fixed a problem where if Show Lanes was turned on and the envelope was set to NOT be drawn in the main graph, then scrolling vertically would make all the graphical data disappear from the graph until some other action caused it to redraw (such as scrolling horizontally) Fixed the dragging of Note Objects when Snap To Note is turned on for the Major and Minor scales Previously, it would allow dragging to notes that are not in the current Major or Minor scale Fixed a minor drawing issue with the drawing of “lanes” when Show Lanes is on and scrolling up or down Fixed an issue with certain input devices such as the MagicMouse and trackpad under OS X 10.12 (Sierra), where mouse movements of under a pixel would go completely undetected This caused issues with some of the graph tools when moving the mouse slowly Fixed minor issues with formatting in the various pitch-reporting text boxes in Graph Mode Fixed an issue recently introduced where the text boxes in Graph Mode would fail to refresh in ProTools, and would thus end up always being blank Added code to disable Dynamic Plugin Processing in the plug-in chain that includes Auto-Tune, to resolve issues it introduced in Graph Mode when ProTools would skip over sections of silence or gaps between regions ... BUFFER SIZE FOR TIME MANIPULATION For best performance, we recommend a buffer size of 1024 when performing time manipulation HIERARCHICAL MENUS With Pro Tools's hierarchical plug-in menus, Auto-Tune... Auto-Tune 8.1 for any future edits PLUG-IN USE Auto-Tune 8.1 AAX Native can be used as a real-time AAX plug-in or from the AudioSuite menu It functions as a 32-bit plug-in in Pro Tools 10 and as... The new software will be found under its new name, “Auto-Tune 8.1” You can begin using Auto-Tune 8.1 for all your new sessions, while at the same time continuing to use your old sessions with the