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The Vergecast
Auto-Tune always and forever
Nov 10, 2024
Charlie Harding, a music journalist and co-host of Switched on Pop, dives into the captivating journey of Auto-Tune. He highlights how this simple plugin transformed the music landscape, becoming a hallmark sound embraced by both artists and fans. The conversation explores Auto-Tune's evolution, its creative possibilities, and the cultural debates surrounding authenticity. Harding also connects this technology to the future of music with AI, pondering the lessons from Auto-Tune's rise amidst ongoing backlash in the industry.
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- Auto-Tune has transformed music by evolving from a subtle pitch-correcting tool into a defining sound that influences modern vocal styles.
- The cultural backlash against Auto-Tune highlights the ongoing tension between artistic authenticity and technological advancements in the music industry.
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