Transform Your Vocals with Auto-Tune Metamorph: An AI Voice Changer Review

Taylor Crouse

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Ever feel like your vocals are just a little too thin, or maybe those sibilant sounds are a bit much? What about those doubled vocals that just don't quite sit right? Well, I recently got my hands on Auto-Tune Metamorph, an AI-powered voice filter plugin, and it's pretty wild.

This tool lets you take your recorded vocals and transform them into something completely different, using 12 different AI voice models. It's not about generating lyrics or anything like that; you still need to sing well to get good results. But it can change the tone, range, and style of your voice, making you sound like a totally different singer. And the best part? It's all done ethically, with the original singers giving their full permission, and it works offline, keeping your work secure.

Key Takeaways

  • Ethical AI: All voice models are based on singers who gave explicit consent.
  • Offline Operation: Works within your DAW without needing an internet connection.
  • Performance-Based: Requires good singing to achieve good results.
  • Creative Tool: Offers 12 premium AI voice presets for sonic exploration.
  • Vocal Transformation: Changes vocal tone, range, and style while preserving performance nuances.

Recording Vocals with Metamorph

I used Logic Pro for this session, but Metamorph works with any DAW. First, I matched my Auto-Tune to the project's key, C minor. Then, I laid down some lead vocals, harmonies, and ad-libs. It's important to get a good variety of vocal performances, from chest voice to head voice, to really test the plugin.

After recording, I added Metamorph as an insert effect in my vocal chain, right after Auto-Tune and before the compressor. You just play your audio into the plugin, and it listens. Then, you can start browsing through the AI vocal presets. Each voice gives a spoken preview, which is super helpful.

Exploring the AI Voice Presets

I tried out a few different presets to see what Metamorph could do. The first one I landed on was Midnight Silk. After transforming my vocals, the difference was pretty amazing. It sounded so much richer.

Then I experimented with Amber Glow, a soprano female preset. It completely changed the character of my voice, making it sound like a different person.

Another one I checked out was Ethereal Mist, also a soprano female. And for a male voice option, I tried Urban Grit, a baritone preset. What's cool is that Metamorph really seemed to capture the subtle human inflections in my performance, even with the AI transformation.

Testing the Limits: Can AI Fix Bad Singing?

To really push Metamorph, my friend Reid Stefan, who's a puppet artist, came over to try singing. We wanted to see if the AI could salvage less-than-perfect singing. Reid sang a verse, and we ran it through Metamorph.

While Metamorph didn't magically fix all the pitch and timing issues, it did make his tone sound a lot more pleasant. It seems the plugin is more about changing the sound of the voice rather than correcting the performance itself. When mixed with effects, the results were surprisingly good, and it was hard to tell there were any artifacts, especially after adding subtle processing like Auto-Tune's Vocal DeEsser.

The Final Mix

After processing the vocals with Metamorph, I added some standard vocal plugins like Auto-Tune Vocal Compressor and EQ. I also sent the vocals to Auto-Tune Vocal Reverb and a delay for some extra effects. For a cool effect on the hook, I added a subtle tremolo, set to 16th notes with 50% depth, giving it a nice wavy sound.

When you hear the final track, "Falling for You," with all the processed vocals, harmonies, and effects, it sounds really polished. Metamorph definitely expanded the sonic palette, allowing for new creative possibilities. It's a powerful tool, but it still requires musical skill and a good performance to get the best results. It's great to see AI being implemented in music in such an ethical and transparent way.

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