Antares AVOX 2 user manual

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If you adjust the Throat Length and/or Throat 
Width sliders, you will see the entire red model 
plot move to reflect the changes. Length 
changes are self-evident. For width changes, 
any part of the model plot that lies above the 
original plot indicates a widening of the throat 
while any part of the model plot below the 
original plot indicates a narrowing of the throat.
Here are some things to consider when 
working with the Throat Shaping display:
• Point (1), which represents the vocal chords,...

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VEry Imp OrTa NT N OTE: This 
function is provided for ease of A/B 
comparisons with the original vocal. 
It inserts some processing into the modeled 
vocal path that can have a very small but 
nonetheless real effect on the overall audio 
quality. Once you have a model you like, turn 
the Level Matching function Off and use the 
Output Gain to adjust the proper level. 
Click the Level Matching button to toggle its 
state. The button will display On or Off as 
appropriate.
Bypass
This control is used...

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 Finally, experiment with various 
combinations of the two controls. As you 
become familiar with their effects, try 
more extreme settings of the controls.
• Speaking of weird, it may be useful to 
understand just why extreme models are 
perceived as “unrealistic” or strange.
  As mentioned above, the range of human 
vocal anatomy is actually relatively small. In 
order that we can differentiate between the 
voices of the many people we encounter in 
our lives, the auditory processing function 
in...

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DUO makes use of Antares’ 
unique vocal modeling and vibrato 
processing technologies to create 
a doubled part that actually 
sounds like another singer. 

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Chapter 5: DUO
Vocal Modeling Auto-Doubler
The DUO Vocal Modeling Auto-Doubler automatically generates a doubled vocal 
part from any existing monophonic vocal. Unlike conventional doublers that simply 
apply pitch and delay variation to the original part, DUO makes use of Antares’ 
unique vocal modeling and vibrato processing technologies to create a doubled 
part that actually sounds like another singer. There is no easier or quicker way to create a realistic 
doubled vocal part.
Controls
Vocal...

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The Vibrato control may be used by itself to 
modify the vibrato of a performance. See the 
Usage Tips below for details.
Command (Mac)/Control (PC) click the control 
to reset it to its default value of 0.
Pitch Variation
The Pitch Variation control lets you select the 
amount of random variation in pitch applied 
to the doubled voice. The higher the value, 
the larger the maximum amount of allowable 
variation.
Command (Mac)/Control (PC) click the control 
to reset it to its default value of 10....

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Chapter 6: CHOIR
Vocal Multiplier
CHOIR is a unique 
processor that turns a 
single monophonic voice 
into 4, 8, 16, or 32 distinct 
individual unison voices, 
each with its own pitch, 
timing and vibrato variations. 
The voices can, if desired, be spread 
across the stereo spectrum. When 
multiple instances of CHOIR are 
assigned to individual harmony parts, 
the result is an amazingly realistic 
large vocal ensemble. 
 
 
Controls
Choir Size
This control allows you to select the number 
of...

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appear in the center of the stereo soundstage. 
As the value is increased, the voices spread 
out from the center until, at the maximum 
value, they appear across the entire stereo 
soundstage.
This control only functions in Stereo or Mono-> 
Stereo modes.
Command (Mac)/Control (PC) click the control 
to reset it to its default value of 100.
Usage Tips
• CHOIR is available in mono and stereo 
versions and, depending on the capabilities 
of your host program, a mono -> stereo 
version (which in most...

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Chapter 7: PUNCH
Vocal Impact Enhancer 
PUNCH is a processor 
that is designed to 
optimize the level of a 
vocal track to allow it to 
cut through a dense mix 
with power and clarity. 
It provides a combination of 
compression, gain, limiting, and 
overload protection with a user 
interface designed for speed and 
simplicity.
Controls
Input Level
This meter displays the input level of the signal 
to be processed. 
NOTE : This display is for reference 
purposes only. None of the following 
controls...

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Command (Mac)/Control (PC) click the control 
to reset it to its default value of -3.0 dB.
Output Level
This meter displays the level of the signal 
after all processing by PUNCH. The Gain, 
Impact, and Ceiling controls should be set in 
combination such that no clipping occurs. 
Usage Tips
• PUNCH is available in mono and stereo 
versions.
• Since the point of PUNCH is to optimize 
the impact of your vocal track in the mix, 
it makes sense to set the controls while 
listening to the track in the...