{"id":1760587,"date":"2019-12-23T18:59:15","date_gmt":"2019-12-23T18:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=1760587"},"modified":"2021-02-27T17:31:50","modified_gmt":"2021-02-27T17:31:50","slug":"melodyne-quickstart-guide","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/melodyne-quickstart-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Melodyne Quickstart Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this guide, we will show you how to use Melodyne for the first time. The basics that will be discussed are applicable to all versions of the software. If you own the <em>Assistant<\/em>, Editor, or <em>Studio <\/em>edition, there are more features available, so check out Celemony\u2019s <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/helpcenter.celemony.com\/hc-2\/doc\/melodyneStudio4Training\/en\/HC2-Training_R1T1_Mathe_vs_Musik?smartmovieAutostart=true\" target=\"_blank\">interactive video tutorials<\/a> for more information. Follow the sections below to get started.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong><a href=\"#Import-audio-into-Melodyne\">Import audio into Melodyne<\/a><\/strong><ul><li><strong><a href=\"#DAW\">DAW<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Standalone\">Standalone<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Pitch-correction-algorithms\">Pitch correction algorithms<\/a><\/strong><ul><li><strong><a href=\"#Choose-the-algorithm\">Choose the algorithm<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Editing-audio\">Editing audio<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Exporting-projects\">Exporting projects<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Import-audio-into-Melodyne\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">Import audio into Melodyne<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Melodyne is pitch correction software that works by receiving recorded audio and analyzing the pitch and tempo. It then separates the notes into <em>blobs<\/em><strong>, <\/strong>which you can then edit individually as necessary. There are a few ways to import audio; either through your DAW as an effects plug-in or recording\/importing the audio using the standalone app.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"DAW\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">DAW<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can load the Melodyne plug-in on any audio track within your DAW. If you use an ARA-supported DAW such as Cubase, Studio One, or Logic, it can be used without needing to instantiate it on any tracks. If your DAW supports ARA, visit its user manual to learn how to integrate it with Melodyne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"background-color:#c9f0ff\" class=\"has-background\"><strong>TIP<\/strong>!<br>Place Melodyne as the first plug-in on an audio track. If you have effects such as delay or compression in front of it, Melodyne will also record that. Having a clean and dry signal will ensure you get the best results possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Open the Melodyne plug-in and then set the playback marker in your DAW to the start of the audio track that needs correction.<\/li><li>Click the <strong>Transfer <\/strong>button in Melodyne to \u201crecord arm\u201d the plug-in and then press <strong>play <\/strong>in your DAW to transfer the audio.<\/li><li>Once completed, press <strong>stop<\/strong>. The <strong>Transfer <\/strong>will automatically be disabled.<ul><li>Melodyne won\u2019t display the waveform in real-time. Once playback has stopped, it will analyze the audio and then it will appear.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"What-is-ARA\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh4 swheader\">What is ARA?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ARA, which stands for Audio Random Access, is a way for a DAW and plug-in to communicate with each other much more closely. This means the integration is more seamless as if the plug-in is already built into your DAW. Check out <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.celemony.com\/en\/service1\/about-celemony\/technologies\" target=\"_blank\">this Celemony article<\/a> for more information about how it works and which DAW\u2019s are ARA compatible.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Standalone\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">Standalone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you install the Melodyne plug-in, it will also install the standalone app. The standalone app lets you record audio directly into the software. You can also import any existing audio file. Standalone mode is especially useful if you don\u2019t use a DAW or need to edit an individual track. Before you begin, you first need to update your audio settings.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Launch the Melodyne app, click <strong>File<\/strong>, and then select <strong>Preferences<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Click the top drop down box in the window that appears and select <strong>Audio<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Select your audio device, sample rate, buffer size, and the default inputs and outputs.<ul><li>If using an older or slower system or if you\u2019re experiencing a lot of dropouts, check the <strong>Ignore buffer underruns<\/strong> box.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Press the <strong>Record <\/strong>button to arm the track, and then press <strong>Play <\/strong>to begin recording. Once you\u2019ve completed recording, press <strong>Stop<\/strong>.&nbsp;<ul><li>To import audio, click <strong>File<\/strong>, select <strong>Import Audio<\/strong> and choose the audio you wish to edit. You can also drag and drop files into Melodyne from your system\u2019s file browser.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Melodyne 5: The basic workflow\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RkQ2l5TWqeY?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Pitch-correction-algorithms\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">Pitch correction algorithms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All versions of Melodyne have pitch correction algorithms that help you fine-tune your edits even further. Depending on the audio track, you may want to choose one over the other. For example, the <strong>Melodic <\/strong>algorithm is geared towards vocals, whereas the <strong>Percussive <\/strong>algorithm focuses primarily on instruments like the drums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Melodic: <\/strong>Best used for monophonic instruments, meaning instruments that typically only play one note at a time, such as vocals or bass guitar. The notes <em>(blobs) <\/em>will show up on different pitches.<\/li><li><strong>Percussive<\/strong>: Preferred for drums and drum loops. While the audio will display on the same pitch, but you can still change it.<\/li><li><strong>Universal<\/strong>: Used for audio that includes notes, as well as percussive elements. This is particularly useful if you need to edit the pitch or tempo of an entire song.<\/li><li><strong>Polyphonic (Editor and Studio versions only): <\/strong>This algorithm will detect individual notes in chords from instruments like guitars, pianos, and even choirs. It detects pitch and cannot separate instruments, so if you have a guitar and piano playing the same chord on the same track, you won\u2019t be able to separate them.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Choose-the-algorithm\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">Choose the algorithm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By default, Melodyne will automatically choose what it thinks is the best algorithm based on the audio file. You can change the pitch algorithm at any time without needing to re-record the audio. To do this, navigate to the <strong>Algorithm<\/strong> menu and select the one you want. If you already know that you\u2019re only using the software for vocal editing, for example, you can change it through the <strong>Set Default<\/strong> option of the <strong>Algorithm<\/strong> menu.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Melodyne 5: The ideal algorithm for each track\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kQ_SvP5mxw0?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Editing-audio\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">Editing audio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Melodyne\u2019s interface is quite easy to navigate. You\u2019ll primarily use the <strong>Main<\/strong> tool <em>(arrow) <\/em>but there are additional macros available to help further edit audio. All you need to do is click and drag the&nbsp;<strong>blob&nbsp;<\/strong><em>(note)<\/em>&nbsp;up or down to change pitch. To change the time, drag the blob left or right. To split, hover your mouse over the blob and double-click. When adjusting pitch and time, the blob will snap to the closest pitch or beat. Hold <strong>Alt<\/strong> (PC) or <strong>Cmd <\/strong>(Mac) and drag the note to override the snap.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Click the <strong>clef <\/strong>icon and select the type of pitch snap; <strong>Scale<\/strong>, <strong>Chromatic<\/strong>, or <strong>None<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Use the <strong>Correct Pitch <\/strong>macro to fine-tune a selection of notes to their note centers quickly. You can also adjust the pitch drift, which flattens out the note.<\/li><li>Use the <strong>Quantize Time <\/strong>macro to quantize the selected blobs.<\/li><li>Copy and paste blobs to other notes to create harmonies.<\/li><li>When Melodyne analyzes the audio track, it detects what key it\u2019s in. You can change this by clicking the <strong>Scale Editor<\/strong> icon on the bottom left of the window.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Exporting-projects\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft underline customh2 swheader\">Exporting projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve completed your project, you can then export it in a few different formats. <strong>.WAV<\/strong>, <strong>.AIFF<\/strong>, and <strong>Tempo Map<\/strong>. The tempo map is a MIDI file that you can import into your DAW. If you own the <em>Assistant<\/em>, <em>Editor<\/em>, or <em>Studio<\/em> edition, you can also export the notes as a MIDI file.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Click <strong>File<\/strong> and select <strong>Export<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Select the file type, sample rate, bit-depth, and one of the following ranges:<ul><li><strong>Entire length<\/strong>: Exports the entire audio file from beginning to end, including the tails.<\/li><li><strong>Cycle range only<\/strong>: Exports only the audio between the cycle locators.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Click <strong>Export<\/strong>, and select the folder you wish to send the completed audio file to.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/celemony\/videos\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button flat m red\">Watch more Melodyne Videos<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1764902,"template":"","categories":[142726,7],"tags":[34329,97345,54726,35754,98280,142634,82694,56879],"storecat":[],"itemids":[95278,95277,96793,96790,95279,95280,96800,280520,280519,280860,280521],"manufacturers":[33252],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v17.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In this guide, we will show you how to get up and running with Celemony&#039;s Melodyne for the first time. 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