Auto-Tune

American  

[aw-toh toon, ‐-tyoon] / ˈɔ toʊ ˈtun, ‐ˈtjun /

Trademark.

1. a brand name for software that processes vocal or instrumental tracks in a recording to correct pitch and timing errors.

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verb (used with object)

1. (sometimes lowercase) to alter (recorded audio) to correct pitch and timing or create a melody.

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Auto-Tune

What if the producer on your next record says, “Hey, here’s a little shortcut we can use”? We already use little shortcuts — Auto-Tune is one.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

On their recent tour, he has been spotted chewing raw steak, berating security guards via Auto-Tune, and passionately kissing fans in the front row.

From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2025

The concerts remained niche, but five years later, it exploded after then-producer Frannie Kelley booked T-Pain – the chart-topping rapper-singer — who delivered one of Tiny Desk’s memorable performances by shedding his Auto-Tune sound.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 1, 2024

Already, some singers rely on pitch-correction technologies such as Auto-Tune.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 26, 2023

Eventually, the nasal grain of Wallen’s singing starts to feel like Auto-Tune or another studio effect.

From New York Times ● Mar. 6, 2023