Steinberg Announces Voice MachineReal-time voice pitch transformer units
March 8, 2001
Steinberg Media Technologies AG today announced the Voice Machine, two new
real-time voice effect tools for the VST PC and Mac platform. Voice Machine is
the ultimate application for redesigning the voice whether by altering the pitch
by leaving the natural character untouched or by creating completely new sound
files.
The VM Generator allows one to work with the voice in the same way that one
would use an instrument. This means a layout for a backing choir can be created
in minutes, reducing recording time to a minimum. The VM Generator creates up
to 4 additional voices by simply triggering them via MIDI Note On/Off events.
Vocal arrangements are easily played along with the lead vocal by using the keyboard
in real-time or drawing MIDI note events in any VST sequencer program. The VM
Processor allows the user to either change the melody or simply correct the intonation
by changing the pitch of a voice without changing the voices original character.
In addition, Steinberg's VST 2.0 interface enables for both plug-ins the control
of all parameters by sending MIDI controller events. There are independent controls
for the pitch shift and character profile. These could be used independently for
natural pitch shifting or used interactively to create a range of effects such
as simulating other singing voices, and even imprinting the character of the male
voice onto a female vocalist.
Features
- Real-time natural pitch shifting
- Up to 4 additional voices out of a monophonic voice track (VD Generator)
- Triggered via MIDI Note On/Off
- Portamento and tune correction (VD Processor)
- LFO with different waveforms and delay for vibrato simulation
- All parameters can be addressed via definable MIDI controllers
- Independent control of pitch change and voice character
- Real-time formant shifting
- Pitch/Character link function for "classic" pitch shift effects
The Voice Machine will be available in at Steinberg Dealers Worldwide in Q2
2001 for a MSFP of USD 149.--.
For more information, visit their web site at www.steinberg.net.
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