Tascam TA-1VP

AutoTune Hardware Box

While AutoTune may not train vocalists to deliver better pitch, engineers are more than likely going to use this for both studio and performance environments in the quest for a more tuneful take. Gentle tuning, or dial in the hard AutoTune effect that appears on many current pop tracks. This hardware version is easy to use and includes EQ and dynamics.

The rackmount processor includes a microphone preamp, compression, de-essing, microphone & tube modeling and Antares' world-famous Auto-Tune™ pitch correction. A high-quality XLR microphone input is provided on the TA-1VP front panel, with phantom power for condenser mics. Processing is laid out in simple-to-use blocks on the front panel, each with dedicated buttons and meters to show you exactly what's being done to the signal. Antares' microphone and tube modeling takes the input signal and gives it the character of another microphone, with a library of classics to choose from. The De-essing module removes sibilance from your signal before variable-knee compression and gating. A great-sounding digital EQ is last in the chain before output.

All settings can be recalled through presets on the front panel or through MIDI. Balanced TRS input and outputs are located on the rear panel, including a Double Track out for simulating doubled vocals. S/PDIF digital output is also provided. Built for every audio application from live performance to studio mixdown, TASCAM's TA-1VP is the only hardware processor with Auto-Tune technology for flawless vocal intonation.

$699 (RRP)