Navigate to the Devices menu at the top of your screen, and select Device Setup. In Device Setup, select VST Audio System from the Devices list, and select the MPC Live/X from the ASIO Driver drop-down menu When prompted to change the ASIO Driver, click Switch. If you click the settings gear icon at the bottom left you can manage VST plug-in locations: see where your instruments live and also specify other folders for Cubase to search. Tip 5: A/B settings At the top of any VST instrument’s floating GUI window are some common controls that Cubase provides for you. 1.Create the VST Instrument. 2.Set the output of a Midi track to the VST Instrument. 3.Program its part with the Midi Track. 4.Now if other tracks are present, mute them.(Or solo the Midi VST Instrument Track). Set MODE = 2StereoRec (Dual Stereo Record Outputs) Setup in Cubase: Addressing the MOX6/MOX8 via the EDITOR VST. Launch Cubase Because you have properly installed the REMOTE TOOLS (which includes the EXTENSIONS) Cubase will ask you if you want to use the Yamaha MOX6/MOX8 as your ASIO interface. Open a NEW PROJECT use the EMPTY. In this video we’ll show you how to record audio and MIDI data from a virtual instrument in real time in a single pass. Applying these useful and easy-to-ada. 1) Launch Cubase or Nuendo, go to Studio - VST Plug-in Manager and check if the correct path is added. The default locations are as below: The default locations are as below: 32bits - C: Program Files (x86) VstPlugins.

MOX6/MOX8: Cubase and the EDITOR VST

This article will help you get setup to use the MOX6/MOX8 EDITOR VST. This allows you to work with the MOX6/MOX8 via VSTi routing with the DAW environment. VSTi - Virtual Studio Technology Instrument routing is a Steinberg innovation that allows synthesizer engines to be addressed within the Cubase program such that you can RETURN audio from the synth and process it through effect processors also within Cubase. This technology paved the way for so-called “soft synths” and processing within DAW software. VST Effects and VST Instrument routing are a widely accepted protocol for DAWs. Even though the MOX6/MOX8 is a hardware synthesizer and is external to the computer, Yamaha and Steinberg have extended this type of signal routing (via this EDITOR VST) to include devices that are external to the computer. Cubase’s advanced delay compensation and audio routing capabilities help to make this possible.

CHECKLIST: What you will need for this:
MOX6/MOX8 connected to your computer via USB
The Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver for your particular computer’s OS _ (Windows v1.8.3/(Mac v1.8.1)
The MOX6/MOX8 Remote Tools v1.1.3 (or later)
The MOX6/MOX8 Editor Standalone / VST for your particular computer’s OS _ (Windows v1.6.0)/(Mac v1.6.0)
The audio outputs of the MOX6/MOX8 connected to a quality stereo sound system
http://download.yamaha.com

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Place the MOX6/MOX8 in a multi-timbral/multi-MIDI channel mode: SONG or PATTERN
For this example we will set the MOX6/MOX8 to dual stereo record:
(This mode allows you to address the external DAW via two discreet stereo feeds - you route signals as you require to accomplish various recording schemes - more on this later).
Press [UTILITY]
Press [F5] USB I/O
Press [SF1] OUT CH (OUTPUT CHANNEL Mode)
Verify that the parameter is set to “4CH”

If not, you will need to change it, press [ENTER] and then reboot the MOX6/MOX8 - for the change to take place.
By making 4 Channels available you will be able to address the DAW on two separate Stereo feed - it is all about flexibility and being able to isolate parts when you want to separate them from the rest.

Important note about the [SF1] OUT CH (OUTPUT CHANNEL):Pressing this button calls up the display which determines whether the maximum number of output channels for USB is 4 channels (2 stereo channels) or 2 channels (1 stereo channel). If transfer of the audio signal between the MOX6/MOX8 and the computer connected to the MOX6/MOX8 is compromised or impossible, set this parameter to “2ch.” This setting reduces the CPU load of the computer, and may resolve the problem. After changing this setting, press the [ENTER] button, then restart the MOX6/MOX8.
_ After changing this setting and pressing the [ENTER] button, make sure to restart the MOX6/MOX8; the instrument will not operate otherwise. Before restarting, make sure to store any important edited data to prevent it from being inadvertently lost.

Press [SF6] INFO to view the routing (signal flow) Press [F5] USB I/O
Set MODE = 2StereoRec (Dual Stereo Record Outputs)

Setup in Cubase: Addressing the MOX6/MOX8 via the EDITOR VST

Launch Cubase
Because you have properly installed the REMOTE TOOLS (which includes the EXTENSIONS) Cubase will ask you if you want to use the Yamaha MOX6/MOX8 as your ASIO interface.

Yes, you do!
Open a NEW PROJECT > use the EMPTY template
We will explain how the routing takes place. Later we will show you how to launch using a pre-made Template. For now start with the EMPTY Template.

Create a NEW FOLDER on your computer to house your Project as directed by Cubase - this is where Cubase will keep all the data (images, audio, MIDI, setup, etc)

And again because you have properly installed the REMOTE TOOLS/Extensions, Cubase will automatically setup MIDI, REMOTE, and VST AUDIO SYSTEM settings for you. If not please see the “Cubase: DEVICES Troubleshooting” article.

Go to DEVICES > VST INSTRUMENTS > Click in the first empty item on the instrument rack > EXTERNAL > MOX6/MOX8 VST

You will be asked if you want to create a MIDI Track assigned to this VST device… Create it.
The track’s MIDI OUT will be assigned to the 1-MOX6/MOX8 VST (as opposed to the MOX6/MOX8-1)
The significance of the number “1” out front in the “1-MOX6/MOX8 VST” indicates that you have one MOX keyboard. The Editor VST is able to accommodate all 16 PARTS. You do not ever open a second instance of the “MOX6/MOX8 VST” unless you have second keyboard.

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The MIDI CH will be set to 1
Each time you want to play another PART of the MOX6/MOX8 you will need to create another Track and assign it to the 1-MOX6/MOX8 VST. It will be created with the next higher numbered MIDI channel. to create a Track you can right click on the MIDI Track and select ADD TRACK > MIDI or you can go to PROJECT on the Cubase Toolbar, select ADD MIDI TRACK.

The MOX6/MOX8 Editor VST and the tone generator settings

Verify your setting within the Editor VST. If you have setup up before it should just come online. However, for the purposes of this article, we will go through the verification steps - so if you ever need to troubleshoot it you will know how to do so:

On the EDITOR VST:
Go to FILE > SETUP
Verify that the USB Port Details are setup as follows:

Notice that the MOX6/MOX8 communicates on two separate PORTS (Port 1 and Port 4). Port 1 is the normal MIDI OUTmessages of musical note, controller and tempo data. Port 4 is used exclusively for bi-directional communication between the Editor and the MOX6/MOX8 hardware (which is external to the computer).

Tip: You can see in the screen shot above in the AUTO SYNC SETTINGS, I have opted to NOT have the VOICE data restored from the Computer > Synth (PC > MOX6/MOX8). This is a personal choice. The reason I have done this is because anytime the EDITOR is taken OFFLINE and then brought bak ONLINE, this is the data that will be sent from the computer to the MO-X (synchronizing). You do not need to restore the VOICES (that is all USER bank Voices and Drum kits) every time. In fact, it would be the exception, the rare case, when you actually need to restore all of the VOICE data. Setting this to OFF will make synchronization much quicker and more efficient - when you actually do need to restore all VOICE data, you can check that option. I have opted to restore the GLOBAL and the CURRENT settings. This means when I open this Cubase Project the program will ask me if I wish to restore data to the MOX6/MOX8, when I confirm, my Utility mode and MIX settings (CURRENT SONG or PATTERN MIXING) will be restored to my hardware. It simply is not necessary to wait for your VOICES to reload if they are already in place.

Go to FILE > VSTI SETUP
Verify that your USB AUDIO BUS outputs are setup as follows:

You can send data to the MOX6/MOX8 or you can receive data from the MOX6/MOX8. If you have already setup a MIXING setup in your synthesizer you can bring the synthesizer parameters over to Editor VST by requesting a BULK > DATA SYNC via the Editor VST.
The Editor can pull the data over for you. Here’s how:

In the EDITOR, click on BULK on the main menu and select DATA SYNC
Click on RECEIVE

“Receive” is the computer application receiving data from the MOX6/MOX8 hardware.
Click on the options you want to capture. You can capture the CURRENT (the current Mix settings in your MOX6/MOX8) - so recall the SONG in the MOX and then click OK to capture it.
You can additionally capture all the USER bank VOICES, Drum Kits, and even your marked Favorites! This can be very useful in archiving your data on your computer. You can have every VOICE and every possible thing that you could have used in this Project in one nice neat file.

Once the data is captured and you SAVE the PROJECT - every setting is saved.

You are now able to work with Cubase: Record MIDI tracks, create and record Audio tracks, edit the tracks, mix, and go on to complete and even Master your work in a program like WaveLab7.

We should mention that you are now setup to play MIDI data from Cubase > it travels via USB-MIDI to the MOX6/MOX8 hardware which interprets the MIDI messages and generates audio > the audio is routed back to the computer via one of two pair of audio buses USB 1/2 and USB 3/4 > the Editor VST is responsible for returning the audio into Cubase such that it behaves like any internal soft synth. This means the virtual audio is going to found in the VST INSTRUMENT Folder. In this VST INSTRUMENT folder you will see “audio lanes”. It is here that you will see meters for USB 1/2 and USB 3/4.

You need to know how to activate the MOX6/MOX8 VST audio return into Cubase.
Go to DEVICES > VST INSTRUMENTS

On this Instrument Rack you will see several icons - the one to the right of the “e” (edit) is the symbol for OUTPUT “[->“ (an arrow pointing to the right). If you click here you can see each pair of audio RETURNS from the MOX6/MOX8 hardware. This is where you can activate and deactivate the second pair.

This should get you started. There is no one way to proceed.

In the lower left corner of the EDITOR VST panel you will find the QUICK SETUP parameters. If you change this to VST REC, PARTS are routed to the VST INSTRUMENT lane and while you can monitor your sound direct, you can hear the Cubase CLICK by raising the DAW LEVEL on the MO-X front panel.

SUMMARY

The above can be automated by using the NEW PROJECT Templates called “MOX6/MOX8 with VST editor” or “MOX6/MOX8 with VST editor (2Stereo Rec Mode)”. These will setup 16 MIDI Tracks assigned to the MOX6/MOX8 VST and select SONG mode with the VST “QUICK SET” configuration. You may need to make the audio settings: Go to FILE > VSTi SETUP… > Set them to MOX6/MOX8 1, 2, 3 and 4.

In the next article we will deal with the monitoring options available, when to use the different templates and how to get the most out of this powerful hardware/software combination.

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Whether you’re a home producer or work at a major recording studio, Autotune and other pitch correction software can help deal with a weak vocal performance.

In a hurry? I love Melodyne 4 Studio from Celemony. It’s sounds incredible, leaving little to no artifacts on vocals recorded in a treated space, but are in need of a little fixing.

But Autotune isn’t reserved exclusively for pitch correction. T-Pain popularized the hard-straightened pitch, even going as far as releasing an iOS app called “I Am T-Pain.”

Pitch correction software can also be utilized for other instruments as well. I’ve even used VariAudio (the “Autotune” built into Cubase) on bass guitar parts that were slightly out of tune. The result was surprisingly excellent, with little to no audio artifacts.

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There’s a lot you can do with Autotune and similar software.

With so many options for producers, how can you decide on which one to use? Fortunately, I’ve had the experience working with many pitch correction plugins to weed out the good from the bad.

I’m going to include both free and paid options, so please read on!

Have an interest in virtual instruments? Don’t miss my other roundups!

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1) Antares Auto-Tune Pro (Paid)

Auto-Tune is the original pitch correction software. It’s so popular that its name is synonymous and is more of a colloquial term.

Antares gives you a couple of options to pick from depending on your needs — Pro, Artist, Access, or EFX+. As you’d guess, the price moves up the more features there are.

Auto-Tune is very hands-off. I’d even go as far as to say that it’s the most straightforward plugin for correcting pitch.

Pros

• Easy to use for beginners
• Lightweight on memory
• Great-looking user interface

Cons

• AUTO mode is limited
• Difficult for beginners to use GRAPH
• A little outdated compared

When using Auto-Tune on a vocal track in AUTO mode, set the key, the retune speed, and the amount of humanization. You should be able to hit the playback button now and hear hopefully great results.

Because it’s simplicity, I find that it doesn’t perform as well as others (when using the quick settings) that require more fine-tune vocal editing.

To fix an abysmal vocal performance, use the graph mode and hand tune each note to your liking. This process is much more complicated but yields a far better result.

I am not huge on Auto-Tune (I know many are), but it can deliver exceptional results. If you take the time to learn how to use it properly, you’ll have great-sounding vocals with ease.

Auto-Tune from Antares is available at Plugin Boutique.

2) Steinberg VariAudio — Cubase Pro (Paid)

Steinberg’s VariAudio is a pitch correction software included in Cubase Pro. It’s not a standalone plugin, so you won’t be able to use it if you don’t own Cubase Pro.

But, for those of you with Cubase who didn’t realize your DAW has pitch correction, rejoice!

I love VariAudio — so much so that I couldn’t imagine switching DAWs. I’ve been on Cubase for ten years, so I know my way around, but VariAudio is the one thing that will keep me as a forever customer.

Pros

• Integrated into Cubase
• Quick to edit any clip
• Very fast and no CPU

Cons

• Audio artifacts are very noticeable if not careful
• Limited cutting resolution
• Not intuitive at first

VariAudio functions similar to Melodyne and Auto-Tune’s graph mode. Double-clicking on a clip opens up the editor, where you can choose to enable VariAudio — no plugin required.

From here, it’s simple as using Pitch Quantize and Straighten Pitch on each clip. Cutting clips also helps pitch only individual sections of a waveform.

The newest version of VariAudio introduced some incredible options for adjusting pitch that make the software even more valuable.

I highly recommend considering Cubase Pro if you plan to switch DAWs — for VariAudio exclusively!

Steinberg’s Cubase Pro is available from Plugin Fox.

3) Celemony Melodyne (Paid)

We’re moving up the price ladder, but for a good reason. Melodyne from Celemony is one of the most utilized pitch correction plugins used by professional vocal editors and producers.

Melodyne offers (to my ears) the most accurate and musical sounding algorithm, leaving no tuning artifacts that are easily recognizable to the untrained ear.

Pros

• Incredible-sounding algorithm
• Tons of flexibility when vocals sound poor
• Zero audio artifacts in most cases

Cons

• Difficult for new users
• Rather expensive

The software has incredible note detection allowing for more accurate tuning. I find that in VariAudio, there are times that the software cannot understand individual notes, so they are omitted. It’s not too often this occurs, but Melodyne does it better.

Melodyne is available at Plugin Boutique.

4) Waves Tune (Paid)

Waves Tune operates similarly to Auto-Tune and Melodyne. Before you begin tuning, the software scans the audio track and displays audio waveforms.

The process of editing is quite similar as well, though the interface is slightly dated.

Pros

• Included in many of Wave’s plugin bundles
• Relatively lightweight on CPU

Cons

• Outdated
• Difficult to use

I have never enjoyed using Waves Tune but figured it needed a mention since Waves is one of the most popular audio plugin companies.

5) Waves Tune Real-Time (Paid)

While cheaper than the regular version of Tune, Tune Real-Time offers a quick and user-friendly experience for tuning vocals. I’d compare this plugin to using Auto-Tune on AUTO mode. Vst converter rtas free.

Note transition is iffy at best and artifacts are present throughout (at least when I used it). /hive-vst-plugin.html. The plugin isn’t smooth sounding at all, and there aren’t many parameter changes available.

I’d recommend Real-Time for two different scenarios. The first being someone new to audio production looking to fix a vocal without technical knowledge of tuning vocals. You won’t get the most professional sound, but it will be acceptable.

The second scenario is for producers working with singers in the studio who struggle to sing on pitch.

Using a pitch-correction software can boost the confidence of the singer in the booth, though I can’t say for sure if this will lead to a better sounding vocal take.

Despite the marketing of Waves Tune Real-Time, claiming instant vocal tuning, I could envision latency becoming an issue in some home studio settings.

Free Auto-Tune VST Plugins

If you’re on the fence about which one to get or want to save a little cash, try some of these free pitch correction plugins I’ve listed below.

Things To Consider When Choosing a Pitch Correction Software Plugin

Despite all the choices I’ve laid out, you still may be confused on the correct option. Here are some things to consider before making a decision.

Does the software maker provide a trial?

If so, take the trial and check out the software! There’s nothing more frustrating than buying a plugin only to find out that it’s non-refundable.

Do you need graph editing functionality?

Graph editing, like seen in Melodyne and VariAudio, is for advanced vocal editors. If you need a quick tuning for a little enhancement of a track, you may not need to edit each note.

If you want to draw in the notes physically, a more advanced pitch correction software will be necessary.

Further features you may desire are formant control, MIDI input (for vocoder), and note straightness. These types of effects are often essential in a lot of today’s popular music.

Does your DAW already have pitch processing?

Mine does — that’s why I’ve included VariAudio in this list. Digital audio workstations like Propellerhead’s Reason and MOTU Digital Performer also come with their native pitch correction software.

Wrapping Up

Which one do I like most? If I didn’t have VariAudio included in Cubase, I’d most likely be using Melodyne exclusively. It sounds incredible, and the workflow is so intuitive.

So there you have it — my list of the best Auto-Tune/pitch correction VST plugins. Which one do you currently use in the studio? I’d love to hear from you down below in the comments. Thanks for reading!