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Contents 
Introducing Auto-Tune EFX+ 4 
W
​ hat is Auto-Tune EFX+? 4 
​What Type of Audio is Appropriate for Auto-Tune EFX+? 5 

Quickstart 5 
A
​ uto-Tune: Pitch Correction and Effect 6 
​Auto-EFX: Multi-Effects Rack 7 
​Auto-Motion: Melodic Pattern Generator 8 

Views 9 
Auto-EFX View 9 
Auto-Motion View 10 

Global Controls 11 

Mix 11 
Formant 11 
Settings 11 
Help 12 
View Switch 12 

Pitch Correction Controls 13 

Input Type 13 
Key and Scale 13 
Retune Speed 13 
Humanize 14 
Pitch Display and Pitch Change Meter 14 
The Keyboard 15 
Auto-Tune Pitch Correction 15 

Auto-EFX: Multi-Effects Rack 16 

The Effects Modules 16 
Patch Browser 17 
Effects Panel 17 
XY Pad 18 
EFX Gain 18 
EFX Output Meter 18 
 
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EFX On/Off 18 

Auto-Motion: Melodic Pattern Generator 19 

Pattern Browser 19 
Play Pattern 19 
Trigger Mode 19 
Pattern Style 20 
Pattern Tempo 21 

Settings and Preferences 22 

Preferences 22 
Use Low Latency 22 
Enable Auto-Key Detection 23 
Choosy Tracking 23 
Enable Tooltips 23 
Use OpenGL Graphics 23 
View Auto-Motion Panel by Default 23 
Knob Control 23 
Patches Configure Effects Only 24 
Save as Default 24 
 
 

   
 
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Introducing Auto-Tune EFX+ 

What is Auto-Tune EFX+? 
Auto-Tune EFX+ is a versatile new vocal production tool, which combines the core 
features of Auto-Tune with the powerful ​Auto-EFX​ multi-effects rack, and ​Auto-Motion 
pitch-shifting melodic pattern generator.  
 

Auto-Tune: Pitch Correction and the Auto-Tune Effect 

Auto-Tune EFX+ includes professional quality Auto-Tune pitch correction, with formant 
correction and low latency processing for real-time performance. 
 
Fully adjustable ​Retune Speed​ and H ​ umanize​ parameters let you fine-tune the desired 
effect for your tracks, from transparent pitch correction to the full Auto-Tune Effect. 
 
And compatibility with A ​ uto-Key​ (sold separately) means never having to worry about 
finding the key of your music before tuning. Auto-Key detects the key and scale and 
sends that information to Auto-Tune EFX+ with a single click. 
 

Auto-EFX: Multi-Effects Rack 

The new Auto-EFX multi-effects rack opens up a world of possibilities, from subtle 
enhancements to extreme vocal mutations and transformations. It includes includes six 
different ​effects modules​, a
​ library of​ ​multi-effects patches​, and an​ XY Pad​ for real-time 
parameter control. 
 
Effects modules include: 
● Pitch and Throat​, for real-time pitch and formant shifting 
● Duet​, for realistic doubling, with adjustable pitch and timing variation 
● Vocode​, for vintage analog vocoder emulations 
● Tube Amp​, for analog tube distortion modeling 
● Mutate​, for ring modulated audio mutation 
● Filter​, a high-pass filter for EQ and special effects 
 
 
 
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Auto-Motion: Melodic Pattern Generation 

The Auto-Motion melodic pattern generator lets you create new melodic patterns and 
hooks by automatically pitch-shifting your original vocal or instrumental tracks.  
 
Auto-Motion features an extensive library of melodic patterns that intelligently adapt to 
match the key and tempo of your project. You can also choose between three different 
Pattern Styles​: Hard, Soft, and Legato.  
 
The P​ attern Browser​ gives you a piano roll visualization of each pattern, making it easy 
to browse the pattern library and quickly find the melodic shape you’re looking for. 
 
Auto-Motion also includes three different ​Trigger Modes​, so you can trigger patterns 
manually, toggle them on and off, or automatically trigger when an incoming pitch is 
detected.  
 

What Type of Audio is Appropriate for 

Auto-Tune EFX+?  
Most of the features available in Auto-Tune EFX+ require a monophonic audio source 
with well defined pitch. This could be a single human voice, or an instrument playing 
one note at a time, but not a group of singers on a single track, or an instrument playing 
chords. 
 
Additionally, noise content, or extreme breathiness in vocal performance can 
sometimes lead to tracking errors during pitch correction, which can often be remedied 
by adjusting the T
​ racking​ ​setting. 
 
 

 
 
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Quickstart 
Auto-Tune: Pitch Correction and Effect 
Open Auto-Tune EFX+ 
Place Auto-Tune EFX+ on an audio track in your DAW. For best results, use it on a vocal 
track with only one singer, or an instrumental track that does not include chords or 
multiple pitches sounding at once. 
 

Choose the Correct Input Type 

Select the ​Input Type​ that best describes your audio. Options include Soprano, 
Alto/Tenor, Low Male, and Instrument.  
 

Choose the Correct Key, and Scale 

Set the ​Key and Scale​ parameters to match the key and scale of your music.  
 
If you’re not sure what key your music is in, you can use the ​Auto-Key​ plug-in (sold 
separately) to automatically detect it and send that information to Auto-Tune EFX+.  
 
You can also use the K​ eyboard​ to customize your scale by turning individual notes on 
and off. 
 

Choose your Retune Speed and Humanize Settings 

Set the ​Retune Speed ​to determine how quickly Auto-Tune EFX+ tunes your audio to the 
target pitches. For a pronounced Auto-Tune Effect, set the Retune Speed close to 0. For 
more natural-sounding pitch correction, set it to 20 or more. 
 
For more natural-sounding pitch correction on sustained notes, turn up H
​ umanize​. 
   
 
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Auto-EFX: Multi-Effects Rack 

Open Auto-Tune EFX+ and go to the Auto-EFX View  
Place Auto-Tune EFX+ on an audio track in your DAW. For best results, use it on a vocal 
track with only one singer, or an instrumental track that does not include chords or 
multiple pitches sounding at once. 
 
Set the ​View Switch​ to Auto-EFX, to make the Auto-EFX controls visible. 
 

Choose a Patch from the Patch Browser 

Select a patch using the ​Patch Browser​. Each patch includes up to four different effects 
modules, which each can be adjusted individually.  
 
Some patches also include settings for p ​ itch correction​ parameters such as ​Retune 
Speed a​ nd ​Humanize​. If you don’t want the patch to overwrite your pitch correction 
settings, go to Preferences and check the box labeled “Patches configure Effects only.” 
 

Adjust the Effect Parameters 

Click on a module in the E
​ ffects Panel​ to select it. Once the module is selected, you can 
adjust its parameters using the X​ Y Pad​. 
 

Adjust Gain if needed 

If needed, you can boost or cut the effects gain, using the the ​EFX Gain​ control. 

   
 
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Auto-Motion: Melodic Pattern Generator 

Open Auto-Tune EFX+ and go to the Auto-Motion View  
Place Auto-Tune EFX+ on an audio track in your DAW. For best results, use it on a vocal 
track with only one singer, or an instrumental track that does not include chords or 
multiple pitches sounding at once. 
 
Set the View Switch to Auto-Motion to make the Auto-Motion controls visible. 
 

Set Pattern Tempo 

If your project includes accurate tempo information, turn on ​Host Sync​ to synchronize 
the pattern to the project’s tempo.  
 
With Host Sync on, you can set the ​Pattern Tempo​ to various divisions of the beat. 
Otherwise, turn Host Sync off, and specify the Pattern Tempo in beats per minute. 
 

Choose a Pattern Style and Trigger Mode 

Select a ​Pattern Style​ ​and ​Trigger Mode​. The Pattern Style setting affects the way 
patterns sound (specifically the speed of transitions between notes). Trigger Mode 
offers three different options for how patterns are triggered. 
 

Choose a Pattern 
Select a melodic pattern from the ​Pattern Browser​, or click the arrow buttons on either 
side of the pattern display to jump to the next pattern or the previous pattern. 
 

Trigger the Pattern 

If ​Trigger Mode​ is set to Momentary, you can trigger patterns using the P
​ lay Pattern 
button (or automate that parameter using your DAW’s automation features.) If Trigger 
Mode is set to Latch or Auto, it will be triggered by incoming audio.  
   
 
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Views 
Auto-Tune EFX+ includes two different interface views. Switching to a different view 
hides some controls, but does not disable them.  
 
Auto-EFX view shows the controls for the A ​ uto-EFX ​multi-effects rack. Auto-Motion view 
shows the controls for the ​Auto-Motion​ melodic pattern generator.  
 
All of the ​pitch correction controls​ (such as Retune Speed and Humanize) and ​global 
controls​ (such as Mix and Settings) are visible in both views. A few important 
Auto-Motion and Auto-EFX controls are also visible in both views. The two views are 
shown below. 
 

Auto-EFX View 

 
 
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Auto-Motion View

   
 
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Global Controls  
Mix  
The Mix control allows you to mix in the “dry” unprocessed audio of your 
track with the processed output Auto-Tune EFX+. When mix is set to 
100%, only the processed signal is present in the output. 
 
 

Formant 
Formants are resonant frequencies resulting from the physical 
structure of the human mouth and vocal tract.  
 
When a vocal is pitch-shifted without formant correction, the 
formants are shifted as well, which can result in a less natural-sounding effect. When 
the Formant button is on, Auto-Tune EFX+ automatically corrects the formant 
frequencies for more natural sounding pitch correction. 
 
The P
​ itch and Throat​ effects module also makes use of formant processing, allowing 
you to adjust fundamental pitch and formant frequencies independently, and in real 
time. 
 
Turning off the Formant button disables formant correction during pitch correction, and 
also disables the Throat Length parameter in the Pitch and Throat module. This can 
help to minimize CPU usage when formant correction is not needed. 
 

Settings 
The Settings button opens the​ Settings Menu​ and also gives you access to the 
Preferences Window​. 
 
 
 
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Help 
The Help button provides you with links to the Antares Help Desk, Knowledge 
Base, and additional support documents related to Auto-Tune EFX+. 
 
 

View Switch 
 
 
 
This control switches between the A
​ uto-Motion​ and A
​ uto-EFX​ views.  
 
Auto-EFX view shows the controls for the Auto-EFX multi-effects rack, and Auto-Motion 
view shows the controls for the Auto-Motion melodic pattern generator. Controls remain 
active even when hidden.  
 

   
 
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Pitch Correction Controls 

Input Type   
Auto-Tune EFX+ offers a selection of processing algorithms optimized 
for a different types of audio.  
 
Options include : Soprano, Alto/Tenor, Low Male, Instrument. For more accurate pitch 
detection and correction, choose the Input Type that best describes your audio.  
 

Key and Scale 

The Key and Scale parameters are used to define the set of 
notes that your audio will be tuned to. For best results, set them 
to match the actual key and scale of your music. 
 
The Keyboard​ is automatically updated to show which notes are active for the current 
Key and Scale selection. 
 
If you’re not sure what key your music is in, you can use the ​Auto-Key​​ plug-in (sold 
separately) to automatically detect it and send that information to Auto-Tune EFX+. 
 

Retune Speed 
Retune Speed controls how rapidly the pitch correction is applied 
to the incoming audio. A zero setting will cause immediate 
changes from one pitch to another, and will completely suppress 
any vibrato or deviations in pitch. 
 
For the Auto-Tune Effect, set the Retune Speed close to zero. A 
setting between 10 and 50 is typical for more natural sounding 
pitch correction.  
 
Larger values allow through more vibrato and other interpretive pitch gestures, but slow 
down how rapidly corrections are made.  
 
 
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Humanize 
The Humanize function allows you to add realism to sustained 
notes when using fast retune speeds.  
 
It applies a slower Retune Speed only during the sustained portion 
of longer notes, making the overall performance sound both in tune 
and natural.  
 
Start by setting Humanize to zero, and adjust the Retune Speed 
until the shortest problem notes in the performance are in tune. If sustained notes 
sound unnaturally static, increase the Humanize setting until they sound more natural.  
 
 

Pitch Display and Pitch Change Meter 

Pitch Display 
The Pitch Display shows you the letter name of the pitch 
that Auto-Tune EFX+ is currently outputting (e.g. C# or 
Bb).  
 
This may be different than the pitch that it is detecting, if 
the detected pitch is not part of the current scale. To see 
the pitch that’s being detected in the incoming audio, 
look at the K
​ eyboard​.  
 
 
Pitch Change Meter 
The Pitch Change Meter (which wraps around the Pitch Readout) shows you how much 
the pitch is being changed, measured in cents. For example, if the blue indicator bar has 
moved to the left to -50, it indicates that the input pitch is 50 cents too sharp and 
Auto-Tune is lowering the pitch by 50 cents to bring the input back to the desired pitch. 
 
Hold Button 
Clicking and holding the word “Hold” while Auto-Tune is processing audio will freeze 
both the Pitch Change Amount Indicator and the blue detected pitch indication on the 
keyboard for as long as you hold down the mouse button.  
 
 
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The Keyboard 

 
The Keyboard displays the current detected pitch by highlighting it in blue, and also 
allows you to add and remove notes from the scale. 
 
On 
 
When a note on the Keyboard is on, it will appear white or black 
(depending on which note it is), and input pitches that are closest to that 
note will be tuned to it. 
 
 
Bypass 
 
When a note on the Keyboard is set to Off, it will appear grey, and any 
incoming pitches that are closest to that note will be tuned to the next 
closest scale note instead. 
 
 
 
Detected Pitch 
 
When a note on the Keyboard is displayed in blue, that indicates the current 
detected pitch. 
 

Auto-Tune Pitch Correction  

The Auto-Tune button allows you to easily enable or bypass all pitch 
correction processing, independently of the A ​ uto-Motion Melodic 
Pattern Generator​ and A ​ uto-EFX Multi-Effects​ rack. When this button is 
on, pitch correction is applied to input audio. When it’s off, no pitch correction is applied. 
 
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Auto-EFX: Multi-Effects Rack 

The Auto-EFX multi-effects rack includes six different effects modules, and a library of 
effects patches. Each patch combines up to four effects modules to create a unique 
effect, and each module has two adjustable parameters which can be controlled in real 
time.  
 
After you choose a patch using the ​Patch Browser​, the modules that it includes will be 
displayed in the​ Effects Panel​. Click on a module to select it, then use the XY Pad to 
control its parameters. 
 

The Effects Modules 

Each module has two adjustable parameters, which are controlled using the X and Y 
axes of the XY Pad.  
 
Vocode 
The Vocode module is a classic vocoder effect that includes authentic emulations of 10 
different vintage vocoders. The X parameter is the wet/dry mix, and the Y parameter 
pitch shifts the synthesized output. 
 
Pitch and Throat 
The Pitch and Throat module combines dynamic, real-time pitch shifting and adjustable 
throat modeling (formant shifting). The X parameter is throat length (formant 
frequency), and the Y parameter is pitch shift.  
 
Throat modeling is disabled when the F ​ ormant​ button is turned off. 
 
Duet 
The Duet module creates a realistic doubling effect, with adjustable pitch and timing 
variation. The X parameter is the amount of timing variation, and the Y parameter is the 
amount of pitch variation. For best results, it’s recommended to use the stereo version 
of the plug-in to take full advantage of the stereo nature of this effect. 
 
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The Filter module is an adjustable high-pass filter for EQ and special effects. The X 
parameter is the cutoff frequency, and the Y parameter is the filter Q. 
 
Tube Amp 
The Tube Amp module is designed to emulate the sound of classic analog tube 
distortion. The X parameter is the amount of compression and the Y parameter is drive 
gain. 
 
Mutate 
The Mutate module is a ring modulator effect designed to produce otherworldly audio 
transformations and mutations. The X parameter controls the carrier frequency of the 
ring modulator, and the Y parameter controls the wet/dry mix. 
 

Patch Browser 
The Patch Browser gives you access to an extensive 
library of multi-effects patches, so you can quickly call 
up classic and innovative vocal effects, and tweak 
them to create your own signature sound. 
 
Each patch includes up to four different effects 
modules. After selecting a patch, you can modify it by 
selecting a module in the Effects Panel, and then 
adjusting its parameters with the X ​ Y Pad​. 
 
Some patches also include settings for p ​ itch correction​ p
​ arameters such as ​Retune 
Speed​ a
​ nd ​Humanize​. If you don’t want the patch to overwrite your pitch correction 
settings, go to P
​ references​ and check the box labeled “Patches configure Effects only.” 
 

Effects Panel 
The Effects Panel shows the effects modules 
that are active in the current patch.  
 
Click on a module to select it. When a module 
is selected, its parameters can be controlled 
with the XY Pad.  
 
 
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You can also bypass the modules individually by clicking on the power button for each 
module. 
 

XY Pad 
The XY Pad gives you real-time control of two parameters at 
once for each of the effects modules.  
 
Select a module in the ​Effects Panel​ to control its parameters 
with the XY Pad.  
 
See the​ Effects Modules​ section for information about which 
parameters can be controlled for each effects module. 
 

EFX Gain 
The EFX Gain knob controls the level of the audio at the input of the 
Auto-EFX multi-effects rack (after Auto-Tune processing). Use it, in 
combination with ​EFX Output Meter​, to regulate gain and avoid 
clipping. 
 

EFX Output Meter 

The EFX Output Meter gives a visual indication of the level of audio 
at the output of the Auto-EFX multi-effects rack.  
 
If necessary, adjust the ​EFX Gain​ knob or the parameters of the effects modules to 
avoid clipping. 
 

EFX On/Off  
The EFX On/Off button turns the Auto-EFX processing on and off. When set 
to off, the Auto-EFX multi-effects rack is bypassed, but the Auto-Tune pitch 
correction and Auto-Motion sections of the plug-in will still be active. 

 
 
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Auto-Motion: Melodic Pattern 

Generator 
 
The Auto-Motion melodic pattern generator lets you create new melodic patterns and 
hooks by automatically pitch-shifting your original vocal or instrumental tracks.  
 
Auto-Motion features an extensive library of melodic patterns that intelligently adapt to 
match the key and tempo of your project. 
 

Pattern Browser 
The Pattern Browser allows you to choose from an 
extensive library of melodic patterns, and also gives you a 
visual display of the currently selected pattern.  
 
Choose a pattern from the dropdown menu, or click the 
arrow buttons on either side of the display to jump to the 
next pattern or previous pattern. 
 

Play Pattern 
The Play Pattern button is used to trigger Auto-Motion melodic 
patterns. The T
​ rigger Mode ​parameter offers three different modes of 
operation.  

Trigger Mode 
The Trigger Mode menu offers three different methods for 
triggering Auto-Motion melodic patterns.  
 
In ​Momentary​ mode, the ​Play Pattern​ button acts as momentary trigger. A melodic 
pattern is generated whenever the button is pressed, as long as audio with a clear pitch 
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In ​Latch​ mode, the Play Pattern button acts as an on/off switch. When set to on, it 
triggers a new pattern as soon as pitched audio is detected. The pattern then loops 
continuously until the button is set to off, though it is only audible when there is audio 
present that can be pitch shifted. This means that it will sometimes be perceived to 
“start” in the middle of the pattern, rather than always starting at the beginning. 
 
In ​Auto​ mode the Play Pattern button is automatically enabled and does not need to be 
manually controlled to trigger pattern playback. Patterns are triggered as soon as 
pitched audio is detected. However, unlike the other Trigger Modes, if there is a gap in 
the audio, the pattern will reset and start again as soon as audio is detected. This 
guarantees that the pattern will start with the first note whenever it detects a new 
segment of audio. Setting the Play Pattern button to off in this mode will bypass pattern 
playback. 
 

Pattern Style 
Pattern Style controls the speed of pitch shifting during 
transitions between individual notes in the melodic 
pattern.  
 
At the H
​ ard EFX ​setting, pitch shifting from one note to 
the next is nearly instantaneous. This creates a 
pronounced Auto-Tune Effect, similar to setting Retune 
Speed to 0.  
 
At the ​Soft EFX ​setting, pitch shifting between notes in the pattern happens a little more 
slowly, creating a slightly smoother style of note transition. 
 
The L​ egato​ setting slows down the transition speed further, for an even smoother and 
more gradual transition style.  

   
 
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Pattern Tempo 
The ​Pattern Tempo Knob a ​ llows you to set the speed at 
which Auto-Motion melodic patterns are played.   
 
When​ ​the​ Host Sync​ button is on, tempo is synchronized 
to the DAW project, and specified in divisions of the beat 
(e.g. ¼, or ⅛). When Host Sync is off, tempo is specified in 
beats per minute (bpm).  
 
When Host sync is on during playback, the ​Receiving Clock ​indicator lights up to 
indicate that tempo information from the DAW is being received.  
 
If Host Sync is on but the Receiving Clock indicator does not light up during audio 
playback, Auto-Tune EFX may be unable to automatically synchronize with the DAW’s 
project tempo.  
 
The Receiving Clock indicator will turn off when audio playback is stopped because 
DAW tempo information is not being received at that time. 
 

   
 
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Settings and Preferences 

The ​Settings Menu​ gives you quick access to a few 
important settings and lets you check for software 
updates.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The P
​ references Window​ includes the same settings, plus a few others, and allows you 
to save them as default. Changes made in the Settings Menu will be reflected in the 
Preferences Window and vice versa. 
 

Preferences 
Choose “Preferences…” from the Settings Menu to open the Preferences Window. 
 

Use Low Latency 

If you plan to use Auto-Tune EFX+ in a live performance or monitor through it in real 
time while recording, turn on Use Low Latency to minimize any processing delay. 
However, for highest quality audio processing, you may want to disable it when using 
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Enable Auto-Key Detection 

Auto-Key​ is a plug-in (sold separately) that automatically detects the key of your music, 
and then sends that information to Auto-Tune EFX+. The only time you should need to 
turn this off will be if you are using Auto-Key, but you want this specific instance of 
Auto-Tune EFX+ to ignore any messages coming from it. 

Choosy Tracking 
In most cases, Choosy Tracking should be left on. Try turning it off if audio is noisy or 
poorly isolated and pitch correction becomes unreliable. 
 

Enable Tooltips 
Tooltips are helpful hints that pop up when you hover over one of the controls in 
Auto-Tune EFX+. If you don’t want to see them, you can turn them off here. 
 

Use OpenGL Graphics 

Auto-Tune EFX+ uses OpenGL for improved graphics on computers with compatible 
graphics card hardware. Most modern computers support OpenGL, so we recommend 
leaving this enabled for best performance.  
 
However, if you notice poor CPU or graphics performance when working with many 
instances of Auto-Tune EFX+, try disabling this preference. 
 

View Auto-Motion Panel by Default 

Check this if you would like new instances of Auto-Tune EFX+ to open in Auto-Motion 
View instead of Auto-EFX View. Be sure to check the “Save as default” box, then click 
Save in order for this setting to take effect. 
 

Knob Control 
This setting controls the behavior of the knobs in Auto-Tune EFX+. If you prefer to click 
and drag in a circle, set it to circular. If you’d rather click and drag in a straight line, set it 
to linear. 
 
 
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Patches Configure Effects Only 

Some Auto-EFX patches also include settings for ​pitch correction​ parameters such as 
Retune Speed​ and H​ umanize​. If you don’t want the patch to overwrite your pitch 
correction settings, check this box. 
 

Save as Default 
Check this box before clicking the Save button to set the default settings for any new 
instances of Auto-Tune EFX+.