Tuning Vocals With Izotope Nectar 2 Pitch Editor
- Nectar 2 is now a suite of three plug-ins: Nectar 2, Breath Control, and Pitch Editor. This allows users to select the plug-in (s) with the features he or she requires. Most of the processors (along with a few new ones) are found in the Nectar 2 plug-in.
- 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.
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
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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.
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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!
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Harmony Module
You'll always have backup singers by your side with Nectar 2's new Harmony module. Want great-sounding harmonies quickly? Nectar 2 intelligently generates in-key harmonies using the lead vocal as a guide. Feeling more hands-on? Define your own custom harmonies by playing notes on your MIDI controller. Whichever method you choose, Nectar 2 provides flexible, natural-sounding vocal accompaniments to enrich your vocal production.
Automatically add in-key harmonies to your vocal tracks, then easily adjust their gain, pan, delay and more with an intuitive X/Y pad control.
Define your own unique harmonies by using MIDI Control mode, which allows you to compose up to 12-voice accompaniments on-the-fly with a MIDI controller.
Tailor the settings for only your harmonized accompaniments with Solo Voices mode, which allows you to to audition the module's added voices independent of the guide vocal.
Choose from suggested keys with Nectar 2's Key Detection, or quickly set the track's key yourself to inform harmonization.
Plate Reverb
There's nothing like a reverb for creating rich, harmonic space and presence for your vocals. Inspired by a timeless classic, Nectar 2's reverb is fully revamped to model the iconic EMT 140 plate reverb. Combining retro feel with modern technology, the Reverb module captures the distinctive warmth and density of the EMT 140 while providing unique controls that were physically impossible in the original device.
Add classic space and character to your vocals with an authentic modeling of the EMT 140-modeled stereo plate reverb unit.Create overdriven, vintage reverb textures with the Saturation Control, which simulates a popular effect of the original EMT 140 preamp.
Experiment in real time with controls never possible in the original, like Pre-delay, Cutoff Filters, Width, and Decay.
Pitch Editor [Production Suite]
Stay in tune without ever leaving your DAW. The new Pitch Editor plug-in, bundled as part of the Nectar 2 Production Suite, makes manual pitch correction simpler than ever. Nectar 2's enhancements include a refreshed interface for graphical pitch editing and improved visual feedback, all within a resizable window. With a workspace that's easy to navigate and a workflow that's easy to follow, your vocal track will be pitch-perfect in no time.
Get optimal, transparent, and natural results with Nectar's refined note detection and digital signal processing.
Avoid jumping back to your DAW's transport controls: navigate the timeline within the plug-in seamlessly by using the iZotope ReWire Device.
Enhance or reduce vibrato simply with one control to fine-tune your performance.
Quickly spot-check pitch with just a single click on individual notes.
Breath Control [Production Suite]
Automatically remove unwanted breaths from recordings with the new Breath Control plug-in, bundled as part of the Nectar 2 Production Suite. Featuring intelligent detection that can separate breath sounds from sung or spoken vocals, the Breath Control saves you from time-consuming and tedious manual editing. Nectar will take your breath away, but keep you sounding natural.
Aggressively reduce all breaths to a specific level when using Target mode.Transparently attenuate each individual breath by a set value when using Gain mode.
Control the process used to detect breaths by adjusting the Sensitivity control.
See the impact of your settings and monitor Nectar's processing with intelligent metering views.
Fine-tune your settings by using the Breaths Only feature to audition what's being removed.
FX Module
Tired of traditional vocal treatments? The new FX module is your new vocal playground. Unleash your creative potential with 7 new effects that allow you to reimagine your sound, whether it's dark, dramatic, or completely destructive. Experiment with deeper customization via tempo controls and the ability to adjust the FX signal flow in a series or parallel.
Mangle your voice with Distort effects: Overdrive and Decimate.
Create otherworldly vocal sounds with Modulate effects: Phaser, Flanger, and Chorus.
Add creative space and impact with time-based Repeat effects: Shred and Rollout.
Presets
Recreate classic and modern vocal styles at the click of a button with over 150 new presets in genres like Pop, Rock, Hip Hop, Indie, Jazz, and Voice Over & Dialogue. Each preset is a custom configuration of Nectar 2's modules, giving you a professionally designed effects chain for immediate results, along with the power to edit and customize as you please.
Sculpt your sound freely using up to 8 filters and over 10 filter types.Transparently dial in a subtle bass cut or treble boost with new Baxandall filters.
Create complementary EQ shapes with a single node using Pultec-inspired Vintage Shelf filters.
De-Esser
Sibilance, or distracting 'ess' sounds, can plague vocal tracks of all kinds, whether sung or spoken. Reduce unwanted or exaggerated sibilance with Nectar 2's intuitive De-Esser, primed for smooth results thanks to extensive hardware modeling inspired by the DBX 902 De-Esser.
Reduce sibilance consistently, regardless of your vocal's changing volume, through Nectar 2's intelligent processing.
Customize the 'ess' detection by making adjustments with the Frequency control.
Check the impact of gain reduction and other settings through new metering views, then adjust to taste.
EQ
As a first step to vocal enhancement, add tonal clarity and presence with Nectar's transparent EQ. Featuring the best of iZotope's award-winning EQ design, you'll get high-quality processing, a wealth of filter options, and a flexible graphical interface.
Sculpt your sound freely using up to 8 filters and over 10 filter types.Transparently dial in a subtle bass cut or treble boost with new Baxandall filters.
Create complementary EQ shapes with a single node using Pultec-inspired Vintage Shelf filters.
Compressor
Use Nectar 2's Compressor to shape the dynamics of your vocal track, whether you wish to reduce the dynamic range of a recording, make the track more consistent in volume, or increase its average level. With a workflow that makes it trivial to set up parallel compressors with post filtering, you can instantly capture signature sounds like the Motown vocal flavor.
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Customize your compression by choosing between four different compressor types: Digital, Vintage, Optical, and Solid State.Perform parallel compression simply, without extensive routing, and easily mix between the two paths.
Sculpt the tone of your compressed vocals with the shelf filters on the second compressor.
Additional Features and Modules
Add warmth and grit to your vocal with five Saturation models, including Analog, Retro, Tape, Tube and Warm. A unique graphical display and simple roll-off EQ make it easy to further tailor your sound.Correct errant notes in your vocals automatically with real-time Pitch Correction, or recreate the robotic pitch effect made popular by Cher, T-Pain and Kanye West.
Dial a slapback echo into the Delay module to instantly magnify your vocals and achieve a classic rock sound.
Clean up vocal takes with the Gate to easily silence room tone or other unwanted noise. The added Floor control allows you to preserve some noise floor for smoother results.
Add loudness while mixing with the Limiter, or engage it while tracking to prevent audio clipping.
Operate Nectar in Tracking mode for low latency performance that's perfect for live recording, or switch over to Mixing mode for higher-quality processing and lookahead calculations to optimize your results.
Make quick adjustments in the streamlined Overview panel, or switch to Advanced View to tweak each module's powerful settings and controls.
Seamlessly integrate with Insight, iZotope's essential metering suite—if you own Insight, each instance of Nectar can be visually monitored via an internal Meter Tap.
Get the precise sound you're looking for by customizing your vocal chain: simply re-order Nectar's modules to adjust the signal flow or right-click to restore the default.
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Harmony Module
Add harmonies to your vocal tracks for lush choruses or melodic backing vocals. Experiment with intelligent automatic settings or define your own with a MIDI controller.Reverb Module
Add classic space and character to your vocals with an authentic modeling of the EMT 140-modeled stereo plate reverb unit.Pitch Editor Plug-in
Stay in tune without ever leaving your DAW. The new Pitch Editor plug-in gives you deep control in a flexible workspace, making pitch correction simpler than ever.Refined DSP & Note Detection
Transparently correct pitch and get natural-sounding results with Nectar 2's refined DSP and note detection.ReWire Control
Avoid jumping back to your DAW's transport controls by using ReWire technology to navigate the Pitch Editor workspace.Vibrato Control
Easily enhance or reduce the vibrato in your vocals to fine-tune your performance.Note Auditioning
Quickly spot-check pitch with just a single click on individual notes.Breath Control Plug-in
Automatically remove unwanted breaths from recordings, with intelligent breath detection that saves you from time-consuming vocal edits.FX Module
Unleash your creative potential with 7 new effects that allow you to reimagine your vocal sound. Includes distortion, modulation, and time-based effects.Presets
Recreate classic and modern vocal styles at the click of a button with over 150 new presets in a wide variety of genres.Overview Panel
Make quick adjustments in the streamlined Overview panel, or switch to Advanced View to tweak each module's powerful settings and controls.New EQ Filters
Dial in a subtle bass cut or treble boost transparently with new Baxandall and Pultec-inspired Vintage shelf filters.Key Detection
Define your track's key easily with Nectar 2's Key Detection, helpful for informing both pitch correction and harmonization.Enhanced Metering
See how your settings affect your sound with enhanced metering in every module, helping you to make informed decisions about your vocal production.Meter Tap
Seamlessly integrate with Insight, iZotope's essential metering suite. Each instance of Nectar can be visually monitored via an internal Meter Tap.Redesigned Interface
Inspired by Ozone 5 and Alloy 2, the new, larger interface makes even more controls accessible on the front of the plug-in, helping you click less to achieve your desired results.Supported operating systems:
Windows: XP (32-bit Service Pack 3), 7, 8Mac: OS X 10.6.8 or later (Intel only)
Plug-in formats:
AAX (Pro Tools 11), RTAS/AudioSuite (Pro Tools 7.4-10), VST and VST 3, Audio Unit
Plug-in compatibility:
Nectar 2 works as plug-ins in popular hosts* like Pro Tools, Cubase, GarageBand, Logic, Ableton Live, Reaper, StudioOne, Audition, SONAR X2 & X3, ACID, Vegas, Sound Forge, and many more.*Please note: The Pitch Editor plug-in included with Nectar 2 Production Suite is not compatible with some hosts like Sound Forge, GarageBand, ACID, Audition, and Samplitude.
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Vocoder
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Three modes: Smooth, Vintage, and Hard.
Talkbox
Sound like Daft Punk, Tupac, or Dr. Dre—no learning curve or slobbery PVC tubes needed!Emulate an old school Talkbox to make a synthesizer or any side-chained instrument “talk” like you.
Three modes: Dark, Classic, and Bright.
Polyvox
Create organic harmonies built from your voice with this polyphonic pitch shifter.Give vocals more “oomph” by building a group of backup singers that sound as natural or as computerized as you want.
Get a whole Heap of totally crazy pitch-shifted superhero sounds for your voice.
Compuvox
Computer voice effect modeled after the handheld talking and teaching toys of the ’80s.From Skrillex and Diplo to Radiohead and Kraftwerk, get a range of glitchy digital vocals effects.
Pull out the breathy “spookiness” from the voice.
Auto or MIDI voice generation
In Auto mode, just sing and VocalSynth will add voices to create chords, octaves, or doubles. In MIDI mode, play your optimum melody or harmony on a keyboard and VocalSynth automatically shifts your voice to those notes.
Automatic Pitch Correction
Pitch correction lets you do anything from subtle, reasonable correction to more extreme pitch-shifting effects. Push it to the extreme and recreate robotic vocals like those made popular by Cher, T-Pain, and Kanye West—or even wilder!
Distort
A wave-shaping distortion with custom tones designed to enhance VocalSynth’s re-synthesis engines. The distortion module is great for either subtle overdrive or gnarly, harsh, high-gain distortion. It’s loud, it’s noisy, it’s great.
Filter
Filtering is a simple but effective way of adding character to your vocal. VocalSynth’s Filter includes New York for warm and buttery ’60s-style filtering effect, Scream for resonant filtering and aggressive peaks and overdrive, or the Combo filter that combines both flat High-Pass and Low-Pass filters in a single sweepable control.
Transform
The hand-picked convolution speaker models bring out the full character of VocalSynth’s re-synthesis engines. Dial in amp convolutions and speaker emulations to enhance space and realism or find common special effects like telephone or radio voice. Choose the right space for your vocal.
Shred
An evolution of iZotope’s beat-repeating technology, just turn it up and immediately achieve the glitchy, funky dance track sounds you’ve been after. Shred takes part of the buffer and repeats it in interesting ways that add rhythmic range to your vocal-processing arsenal.
Delay
VocalSynth’s Delay is a wide stereo delay with just a bit of filtering for flavor. The Delay creates exciting spatial effects with panning movement, great for adding interest to an otherwise steady vocal track.
Operating system requirements
Windows: 7, 8, and 10Mac: OS X 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11
System Recommendations:
VocalSynth may require higher CPU resources when running every module at sample rates of 96 kHz or higher. At these sample rates, we recommend:
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Plug-in formats
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Plug-in host compatibility
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