Did Cher use a vocoder?
‘” After months of producers and co-writers tinkering with the original version, Cher came across a track by British singer/songwriter Andrew Roachford that used a vocoder to manipulate his vocals. What Auto-Tune wasn’t intended for, though, is making its singers sound like robots.
Why did Cher use Auto-Tune?
Cher’s producers used the device to “exaggerate the artificiality of abrupt pitch correction”, contrary to its original purpose. After the success of “Believe” the technique was initially referred to as the “Cher effect”.
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What is the Cher effect?
The Cher effect is an informal term used to describe extreme digital pitch correction of singing to produce a semi-artificial voice sound effect. The sound is comparable to certain effects that can be produced with a vocoder, but is closer to a natural human voice.
Who made Auto-Tune mainstream?
Andy Hildebrand
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Is Cher an Auto-Tune?
Auto-Tune had only been launched in 1997, and Cher’s producers initially claimed the strange “wobble” on her vocals had been created using a vocoder (a voice effect previously used by Kraftwerk). The producers turned to Auto-Tune after Cher heard a single created with vocoder and said, “Let’s try that.”
What was Cher’s last hit song?
Haven’t Seen the Last of Me
At 64 years old, Cher is still riding high on the Billboard charts, including her latest No. 1, “Haven’t Seen the Last of Me” from ‘Burlesque.
Is auto-tune used in live performances?
So, can autotune be used live? Singers are able to autotune their voice during a live performance, either to subtly correct their pitch or for stylistic purposes. Live autotune is usually controlled by either a rack mount or a foot pedal, then turned off in-between songs.