antares vs. tc-helicon

Posted on Aug 24, 2004 08:10 pm
AK Redline
Seconds From The End
Member Since: Jun 16, 2003

were looking for a pitch correction module for my band. just to help our singer out a bit and make sure hes totally on. i know theyre both reputable companies but whats better the vocal proccers from antares.. or the voiceworks from tc helicon. i think thats the model from helicon. if you have any opinions.. let em fly lol thanks guys

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olddog
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Since: Jul 02, 2003

Aug 24, 2004 09:31 pm

Well if I had to bet, I'd bet the dedicated hardware would do somewhat better. I checked out the Antares demo, and listened to samples of the tc helicon both seemed to do a very good job.

Check out the Digitech vocal processors as well, they are cheaper and still do a great job especially for just pitch correcting. Getting into Harmonizers which I think helicon and antares are capable of I don't know how the Digitech is in comparsion, but still worth checking.

Also be aware Antares installs Pace Lock anti-piracy software on your computer which runs whether your using the software or not, something you won't have to put up with if you go the hardware route.

Dan

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Since: Apr 03, 2002

Aug 25, 2004 12:01 pm

if youre looking for pitch correcting, just make sure its hardware (i hated the software one).

antares is better on the low end of the price range.. but i preferred the tc-helicon if youre willing to spend the money.

AK Redline
Seconds From The End
Member
Since: Jun 16, 2003

Aug 25, 2004 04:02 pm

definatley hardware. i didnt even think about the software.

Karetaker
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Since: Dec 23, 2003

Aug 26, 2004 03:39 pm

If you are just talking about pitch correction the Antares is very simple to use and does a pretty nice job. The ATR-1 I think is the model number on it. If you are talking about the Antares Vocal Produce, I had one and sent it back. I wasn't at all happy with the results. If you are looking for a harmonizer then you are going to want that T.C Helecon VoiceWorks. That thing has pitch correction and a whole lot of other goodies. I have one and it sounds great! It just depends on what exactly you are looking to accomplish with the unit.