Tuning Vocals With Izotope Nectar 2 Pitch Editor
Mar 09, 2014 iZotope Nectar 2 Complete Vocal Suite Software Sweeten your vocal tracks with Nectar 2's Compressor, De-Esser, EQ, Breath Control, Pitch Editor, Harmony Module, Plate Reverb, time-based Repeat and more. Other than Breath and the offline pitch editing, Nectar still opens as a single plug-in window, this time with a slightly larger, redesigned graphic interface that bears an obvious family resemblance to iZotope's Ozone 5 and Alloy 2 all-in-one processing plug-ins. This course – with its plentiful audio examples – dissects all of Nectar's different modules one-by-one, offering the kind of in-depth exploration that you just can't get anywhere else. You'll learn about the Nectar 2 GUI, Pitch, Gate, Harmony, Saturation, EQ, Compressors, De-Esser, Limiter, FX, Delay, Reverb, Breath Control, and Pitch Editor. AvailableShortcutKeys(PC/MAC) 134 OptionsMenu 136 GeneralOptions 137 SpectrumOptions 139 Input/OutputOptions 140 EQ/HarmonyOptions 141 PitchEditorGeneralOptions 142.
This is episode 2 in my short tutorial series on how to tune vocals using 4 of the top selling audio tuning programs currently available for Logic Pro X. In the first video we captured some great vocals by Carmen which we used as our source material for the tuning exercises. We then went on to tune the vocals, firstly using Flex Pitch which is part of the Logic Pro X feature set. We were able to quickly review the outcomes of this particular tuning method and bounced down the resulting audio as a new file before moving on to completing the same process but this time using the Nectar Pitch Editor.
Using the Pitch Editor Plug-in
Unlike Flex Pitch this Izotope plug-in needs to be inserted into the vocal channel strip and then the vocal recording needs to be played back so that the Pitch Editor can capture the audio signature into its module. This process is very common with third party plug-ins designed to tune vocals and the nectar plug-in does this with ease. Once the vocal has been captured I modified the size of the plug-in interface itself just to give us more more space and better access to the controls. We then began working on individual notes that sounded out of tune. We also used the snap to scale function thereby auto correcting all of the notes to the nearest semitone and then going ahead and modifying the notes manually the results of which were very good indeed.
The Izotope Nectar 2 Production Suite
I am personally a very big fan of the Nectar 2 plug-in and find the Pitch Editor tool to a good companion as part of the overall Nectar 2 Suite. I didn’t go into too much detail when reviewing this particular editor as it was more a brief comparison exercise against the 3 other tools compared in this series. It’s my intention however, to do a more in-depth analysis of this plug-in as well as the other plug-ins in later follow-up videos.
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Comparing the Tuning Plug-ins
Hopefully the point of the actual tutorial series was reached in that you were given a basic overview of how to quickly tune vocals with relative ease. In terms of verdict I was not so much aiming to suggest whether or not this particular plug-in was any better or worse than the others but simply to show you what is possible in a very brief video. The point is, you can improve on your vocal recordings with relative ease if you use your ears and apply some very simple techniques with the tools available.
Watch the Videos
So do remember to watch the video and continue to stay tuned as I will be delivering more in depth tutorials on this Izotope plug-in as well as the other platforms covered in this tutorial series. Peace!
Cambridge, MA (October 18, 2013) – iZotope Inc., a leading audio technology company, has released Nectar® 2 Production Suite. Designed specifically for voice, Nectar 2 harnesses the power of iZotope's award-winning vocal technologies to quickly and easily treat your voice to sweet results. Whether you're tracking or mixing, Nectar 2 is designed to deliver professional vocals fast.
'When developing Nectar 2, we focused on adding cutting edge tools like the new Harmony and FX modules, as well as classic tools that have made vocal recordings sound great for decades, like the new EMT 140-modeled plate reverb,' says Brett Bunting, Product Manager at iZotope. 'By providing all the tools necessary to create a unique vocal chain, we're excited to make working with vocals even more inspiring for our users.'
Exclusive to the new Nectar 2 Production Suite, two additional plug-ins are included for perfecting your vocal sound. Pitch correction is simpler than ever with the new Pitch Editor plug-in, and you can remove distracting breaths without tedious, time-consuming editing with the new Breath Control plug-in.
Key Features
Explore eleven powerful tools within Nectar 2: Harmony, Plate Reverb, FX, Pitch, Delay, De-Esser, Saturation, Compressors, Gate, EQ, and Limiter.
- Add impact and space to a vocal track with a new EMT 140-modeled Plate Reverb.
- Transform a vocal take into a dynamic, harmonized ensemble of up to twelve voices with a few mouse clicks or by playing your MIDI with the Harmony module.
- Get smooth, pitch-perfect takes quickly with new dedicated Pitch Editor and Breath Control plug-ins.
- Expand your palette of vocal sound with seven new creative effects in the new FX module.
- Tweak each module's powerful settings and controls in the Advanced View, or make quick adjustments in the streamlined Overview panel.
- Switch easily between Tracking and Mixing modes to improve vocals at all stages of production.
- Hear instant results with over 150+ new presets inspired by current and classic vocal styles.
For more information about Nectar 2, visit www.izotope.com/en/products/mixing-mastering/nectar/.
Pricing and Availability
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Nectar 2 Production Suite, featuring the dedicated Pitch Editor and Breath Control plug-ins, will be available for $219 through October 30, 2013 (regular MSRP $299 USD / €185 EURO).
Customers who purchased Nectar after August 1, 2013 will receive an email with a free upgrade to Nectar 2 Production Suite upon release.
Users of Nectar 1 or Nectar Elements can log in to their iZotope accounts at www.izotope.com/en/account/ for upgrade information and special upgrade pricing.
Compatibility
Nectar 2 can be used as plug-ins in your favorite host. Supported plug-in formats include 64-bit AAX (Pro Tools 11), RTAS/AudioSuite (Pro Tools 7.4-10), VST, VST 3, and Audio Unit.