By Rebecca Albert To use autotune in Audacity with the Graillon 2 plugin, follow these steps:
- Download and Install Graillon 2: Visit Auburn Sounds’ website and download the free version of Graillon 2. Once downloaded, extract the files and ensure they are placed in Audacity’s Plug-Ins folder. This is typically located at:
- Windows:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Audacity\Plug-Ins - macOS: Right-click Audacity in Applications, then navigate to
Contents>Plug-Ins.
- Enable the Plugin: After installing, open Audacity and go to Effect > Add/Remove Plugins. Find Graillon 2 in the list, activate it, and click “OK.” If Audacity was already running during installation, you might need to restart it.
- Applying Autotune: To use Graillon 2, either open or record an audio file. Go to Effects > Graillon 2, and the plugin window will open. You can adjust parameters like Enable (to control how much autotune is applied) and Smooth (to adjust how quickly the pitch correction happens). For a more natural effect, increase the smoothness, or for a robotic effect (e.g., T-Pain style), set it to a faster response.
- Key and Pitch Settings: To correct your vocals to specific musical notes, use the built-in keyboard in Graillon 2 to select the correct key and disable unwanted notes. You can also tweak the Pitch Shift and Snap Range settings to fine-tune the effect.
Graillon 2 is a versatile plugin that offers real-time pitch correction, perfect for achieving both subtle and exaggerated autotune effects on vocals. Experiment with different settings to get the desired sound.