- Roy Thompson
Which Auto-Tune Version Do You Need? (2020)
Updated: Mar 13, 2020
There are 4 versions of Antares Auto-Tune.
Let's sort out all the differences - plain and simple!
#1 Auto-Tune Access
Limited — $99

Very basic functionality with limited control …“set it and forget it”
Only 2 main controls: Retune Speed and Humanize.
Each control has only 3 settings.
Retune Speed can be either slow, medium, or fast.
Humanize can be either off, minimum, or maximum.
#2 Auto-Tune EFX+
Good - $199

Simple controls with more flexibility than Access…plus effects!
What makes it good:
- Fully Adjustable Retune Speed and Humanize Controls
- Automatic Formant Correction
- Transpose: Real-Time Pitch Shift
- Adjustable Throat Modeling
- **only version which includes Auto-EFX: Multi Effects Module
- **only version which includes: Auto-Motion: Melodic Pattern Generation
#3 Auto-Tune Artist
Better — $299

More advanced controls for pitch and vibrato...No effects.
What makes it better:
- Classic Mode for the “Auto-Tune 5 Sound”
- Flex-Tune Transparent and Flexible Pitch Correction
- Create and Adjust Vibrato
- Real-Time MIDI Control
- **does not include Auto-EFX: Multi Effects Module
- **does not include Auto-Motion: Melodic Pattern Generation
#4 Auto-Tune Pro
Best — $399

The only version capable of precise graphic editing. Also, includes Antares Auto-Key plug-in for free - usually $49...No effects.
The most flexible version — can function in both real-time “auto” mode or create the perfect vocal tuning in non-real time “graph” mode.
What makes it the best:
- Graphic Pitch Editing
- Graphic Time Editing
- Generate Notes Objects from MIDI
- Adjust Tuning Parameters on Individual Notes
- **does not include Auto-EFX: Multi Effects Module
- **does not include Auto-Motion: Melodic Pattern Generation
As of writing, the upgrades / cross-grades from one version to another version of Auto-Tune are priced depending on which Auto-Tune tier/version you already have.
It’s either the difference between tiers, or slightly more if you have an older version.
You can demo each version of Auto-Tune for free...but be aware: “Demo licenses have limited functionality, and include occasional audio dropouts.” — according to Antares' website.
Want to get up and running with Auto-Tune - FAST?
Check out my FREE mini course:
Auto-Tune & Melodyne: Quick-Start
It walks you through all the main features, plus tips and tricks.
Thanks for you reading and Happy Tuning
- Roy