In this article, we will show you how to use VocAlign Pro with Pro Tools 10 210, the latest version of the industry-standard digital audio workstation. You will learn how to set up the plugin, transfer your guide and dub vocals, and render your new aligned audio back to Pro Tools.
Setting Up the VocAlign Plugin
Before you can use VocAlign Pro with Pro Tools 10 210, you need to make sure that you have installed the plugin correctly on your system. You can download the latest version of VocAlign Pro from the [Synchro Arts website]. You will also need a valid license to activate the plugin. You can purchase a license or request a free 14-day trial from the same website.
Once you have installed and activated VocAlign Pro, you can find it in the AudioSuite menu in Pro Tools. VocAlign Pro is not a real-time plugin, so it will not appear in the list of plugins you can insert on a track. Instead, you need to select the audio regions you want to process and then apply the plugin from the AudioSuite menu.
Transferring Your Guide and Dub Vocals
To use VocAlign Pro, you need two types of vocals: a guide vocal and a dub vocal. The guide vocal is the reference track that contains the desired timing and pitch for your vocals. The dub vocal is the track that you want to align to the guide vocal. You can have multiple dub vocals for each guide vocal, but only one guide vocal at a time.
To transfer your guide and dub vocals from Pro Tools to VocAlign Pro, follow these steps:
Select the audio region of your guide vocal on a track in Pro Tools.
Open VocAlign Pro from the AudioSuite menu and click on the Capture Guide button. You should see a waveform of your guide vocal appear in the upper panel of VocAlign Pro.
Select the audio region of your dub vocal on another track in Pro Tools. Make sure that it has the same length as your guide vocal.
Click on the Capture Dub button in VocAlign Pro. You should see a waveform of your dub vocal appear in the lower panel of VocAlign Pro.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other dub vocals you want to align.
Creating a New Aligned Output Track
After you have transferred your guide and dub vocals to VocAlign Pro, you can create a new aligned output track that contains the processed vocals. To do this, follow these steps:
Select one of your dub vocals in VocAlign Pro by clicking on its name in the lower panel.
Adjust the alignment settings according to your preferences. You can use the presets or tweak the parameters manually. You can also preview the alignment by clicking on the Play Aligned button.
Click on the Create New Aligned Output Track button in VocAlign Pro. This will create a new track in Pro Tools with the name "VocALign Output" and place the aligned audio region on it.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 for any other dub vocals you want to align.
Rendering Your New Aligned Audio Back to Pro Tools
Once you have created your new aligned output tracks in VocAlign Pro, you can render them back to Pro Tools and replace your original dub vocals with them. To do this, follow these steps:
Select one of your new aligned output tracks in Pro Tools by clicking on its name.
Click on the Render button in VocAlign Pro. This will replace the original dub vocal region with the aligned output region on the same track.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for any other new aligned output tracks you have created.
Congratulations! You have successfully aligned your vocals using VocAlign Pro with Pro Tools 10 210. You can now enjoy the improved quality and clarity of your vocal production.
If you want to learn more about VocAlign Pro and its features, you can watch the [Getting Started With VocAlign Ultra in Pro Tools] video or visit the [Synchro Arts website] for more information and tutorials.
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