Mogut Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Anyone have experience using this effect live onstage? I dont know much about it, I would have known it to be an after effect used in studios. But the band keeps talking about getting it. Should a coverband just stay away from it, too much hassle? [video:youtube] -Greg Motif XS8, MOXF8, Hammond XK1c, Vent Rhodes Mark II 88 suitcase, Yamaha P255 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus64 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I've seen it done with hardware like this: clonkety Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Beaumont Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 If you truly want it there are vocal processors that can produce it live. TC-Helicon and Digitech make several. TC-Helicon Voice Live2 Boards: Kurzweil SP-6, Roland FA-08, VR-09, DeepMind 12 Modules: Korg Radias, Roland D-05, Bk7-m & Sonic Cell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogut Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 If you truly want it there are vocal processors that can produce it live. TC-Helicon and Digitech make several. TC-Helicon Voice Live2 Ah ok... simple as that huh? [video:youtube] -Greg Motif XS8, MOXF8, Hammond XK1c, Vent Rhodes Mark II 88 suitcase, Yamaha P255 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus64 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Ah ok... simple as that huh? It's no different than using a compressor or any other type of effect. Assuming you have the settings correct and stored properly, it will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Beaumont Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Yes, pretty simple but like any effect it can be overdone. Its so easy that a lot of bands are using them its getting really cheesy. Boards: Kurzweil SP-6, Roland FA-08, VR-09, DeepMind 12 Modules: Korg Radias, Roland D-05, Bk7-m & Sonic Cell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus64 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Yes, pretty simple but like any effect it can be overdone. There's a certain perverse irony there. The effect almost has to be overdone to get the right sound, which of course is a crappy, cheezy overdone sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogut Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 Yes, pretty simple but like any effect it can be overdone. There's a certain perverse irony there. The effect almost has to be overdone to get the right sound, which of course is a crappy, cheezy overdone sound. Cheesy if you take it too seriously... -Greg Motif XS8, MOXF8, Hammond XK1c, Vent Rhodes Mark II 88 suitcase, Yamaha P255 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus64 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Yes, pretty simple but like any effect it can be overdone. There's a certain perverse irony there. The effect almost has to be overdone to get the right sound, which of course is a crappy, cheezy overdone sound. Cheesy if you take it too seriously... I guess I'm a cynic: I find the effect 100% cheezy at all times. That doesn't mean I wouldn't use it: if the goal was to emulate a certain song or artist, I wouldn't hesitate to use if it served that purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadslayer Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 IMHO there is never an appropriate time to use autotune live - it sucketh mightily - yea verily! I can't wait until it gets SO overplayed that even the lounge lizards and advertising droids get sick of it. Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. -Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus64 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I can't wait until it gets SO overplayed I feel the same way about "Reality TV". Waiting.... waiting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogut Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 I can't wait until it gets SO overplayed that even the lounge lizards and advertising droids get sick of it. Yep, look what happened to prog rock, and hair metal yeah, autotune is gimmicky IMO! -Greg Motif XS8, MOXF8, Hammond XK1c, Vent Rhodes Mark II 88 suitcase, Yamaha P255 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffLearman Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 There's a certain perverse irony there. The effect almost has to be overdone to get the right sound, which of course is a crappy, cheezy overdone sound. Cheesy if you take it too seriously... I guess I'm a cynic: I find the effect 100% cheezy at all times. That doesn't mean I wouldn't use it: if the goal was to emulate a certain song or artist, I wouldn't hesitate to use if it served that purpose. I agree. When Cher did it, at least it was novel (though not particularly creative). I think the "overdone" above meant how often it's used, not how much the effect is cranked up. But I still got a laugh from the irony. :-) My reaction on hearing that effect is to change the music (station, CD, venue ... whatever). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickd Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I'd think for a coverband the key would be to only use it rarely, and to make it a fun gimmick (band looking surprised, hamming up any robot moves etc). Audiences can often like the unexpected little extras that take them by surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 So easy even a dog can do it. [video:youtube] "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffLearman Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timwat Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Mogut - after reading your original post, I had a question: is your band talking about AT to duplicate some hit song that features it as an egregious effect? or are they saying that band vocals have intonation problems? .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle ggurl Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I can't wait until it gets SO overplayed I feel the same way about "Reality TV". Waiting.... waiting... Ah, sorry guys ... both have been overplayed for a loooonnnggg time, but doesn't stop the onslaught! Original Latin Jazz CD Baby "I am not certain how original my contribution to music is as I am obviously an amateur." Patti Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoooombiex Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 So easy even a dog can do it. [video:youtube] That's awesome. Countdown until someone makes an actual song out of an autotuned husky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 warning: includes politicians and pundits looking silly [video:youtube] Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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