The T-pain Effect

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Faheem Rasheed Najm, the Grammy-winning producer, entrepreneur, and "rapper ternt sanga" known around the world as T-Pain, was flying to the BET Awards a couple of years ago when a flight attendant approached him to say that another passenger wanted to talk. The person was waiting in the galley, she informed him. T-Pain unfastened his seat belt and got up to investigate.

In the same way that innovations like scratching records, making beats from samples, rhyming words, and 808 drum machines defined the sound of hip-hop in past generations, Auto-Tune has redefined it in the past decade, becoming the most important technological innovation in music along the way.

Also like the electric guitar, Auto-Tune was never intended to cause a musical revolution. It was originally created as little more than a simple improvement on existing technology. When Les Paul introduced his solid-body electric guitar, he may not have foreseen what Pete Townsend or Kurt Cobain would do with it. Just as generations of innovators twisted the electric guitar's sound in new ways with all manner of effect pedals, bottle necks, and whammy bars, Auto-Tune's greatest breakthroughs haven't stemmed from a lack of talent, as most people assume, but from tireless trial-and-error innovation and deep engagement with how the technology works.

Auto-Tune was invented by an engineer named Andy Hildebrand in 1996. Hildebrand grew up playing the flute and became a professional studio musician, specializing in symphonic music, by the age of 16. He went on to earn a Ph.D. in digital signal processing, a branch of electrical engineering, and worked as a geophysicist for Exxon Mobil for a number of years, using sound waves to search for fossil fuels. Eventually he returned to his passion and began working in signal processing for music.

Auto-Tune has since become a standard studio necessity, used in the majority of records made in nearly every genre of music for years. It has two modes: a graphical mode that lets engineers adjust pitch note-by-note and an automatic mode that pegs each sharp or flat to the nearest correct note. Newer versions have a Live mode that was introduced so singers could record with Auto-Tune already turned on, which is what artists like Future and T-Pain do.

Hildebrand is unwilling to take responsibility for all that his technology has wrought. He compares his invention to building a car that other people then chose to drive down the wrong side of the highway, and argues that a vocalist using Auto-Tune properly is no different than a musician investing in a well-made instrument that's easier to tune. Firkins explains that even the most talented singers need it some of the time and would be arbitrarily holding themselves back to abstain from using it.

First one is you have it inserted as a Duo Mono plugin, thats what that L R close to the top is indicating. Here the Left side is selected, but the Couple isnt engaged which means the right side would most likely have a completely potentially different setting giving you different results.

Another issue is your actual setting. Right now you have the Speed and Note Transition cranked up which means it will be slow to respond to the input and slow to change from one note to the next. Can I suggest reducing them both to the minimum, that will give you a hard quantised sound (T-Pain effect) and then adjust them to taste from there.

The T-Pain effect, popularized by the singer T-Pain, is a vocal effect that heavily utilizes pitch correction and auto-tune to create a distinctive, robotic-sounding vocal style. While it has been widely adopted by many artists, the use of the T-Pain effect has also sparked controversy and debate within the music industry.

Critics argue that the excessive use of the T-Pain effect can lead to a lack of authenticity and a diminished emphasis on vocal talent. They contend that it can mask vocal imperfections and create a homogenized sound that stifles creativity and individuality in singing. Additionally, some critics view the effect as a form of artificial enhancement that undermines the integrity of live performances.

On the other hand, proponents of the T-Pain effect maintain that it is a legitimate artistic tool that can enhance vocal performances and create unique and expressive soundscapes. They argue that it allows artists to explore new sonic possibilities and push the boundaries of musical creativity. Furthermore, they contend that the effect can be used subtly and effectively to complement and enhance a singer's natural vocal abilities.

Critics argue that it can lead to a lack of authenticity, diminished emphasis on vocal talent, and a homogenized sound that stifles creativity. Some also view it as a form of artificial enhancement that undermines the integrity of live performances.

Summary: The T-Pain effect is a controversial vocal effect that has both its proponents and detractors. While some argue that it can lead to a lack of authenticity and a diminished emphasis on vocal talent, others maintain that it is a legitimate artistic tool that can enhance vocal performances and create unique soundscapes.

Transition to the next article section: The T-Pain effect is just one example of the many ways that technology is being used to shape the sound of music. In the next section, we will explore some of the other ways that technology is impacting the music industry.

The T-Pain effect controversy highlights the ongoing debate about the role of technology in music. While some argue that it can lead to a lack of authenticity and a diminished emphasis on vocal talent, others maintain that it is a legitimate artistic tool that can enhance vocal performances and create unique soundscapes. Ultimately, the use of the T-Pain effect is a matter of artistic choice, and it is up to each individual artist to decide how they want to use it.

The T-Pain effect controversy is a reminder that technology is constantly changing the way that music is created and consumed. As technology continues to evolve, it is likely that we will see even more debates about the role of technology in music. It is important to approach these debates with an open mind and to consider all sides of the issue before forming an opinion.

In this how-to video, you will learn how to get the T-Pain effect with Fruity Loops Studio 8. First, open the program. Insert the sound by clicking on the sampler and opening a recording. Next, click the arrow and select assign a mixer track. Select GSnap for the T-Pain effect. Change the settings, which will allow you to get this particular effect. You can also choose the Autotune effect to get this sound as well. Select this effect and set the effect up. You can save the settings with a preset. Now your audio will have the T-Pain effect on your recording. Viewing this video will show you just how easy it is to get the T-Pain effect on your audio.

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Hello all, I had Car T infusion Augut1st. I currently have joint and muscle pain though intermittent. Is anyone else having these side effects? I am not sure if it is from Car T or the chemo I had previous to the infusion.

Hello @grandpabob, welcome to Connect. I would like to invite a few other members to this discussion who have either gone through the treatment or have had a loved one go through treatment to share if they have had any joint and muscle pain. @annmillercarr, @raemark, and @greta_k may have some experience to share with you about whether or not they or their loved one had joint/muscle pain.

I am feeling very good now. Strength and energy is coming back nicely. I had pretty much all the published side effects that we were told about. Neuro toxicity, CRS, slow heart rate, high fever. I spent 2 weeks in hospital one of the in ICU. All worth the end result.

Thanks for your message, Brenda. Your son summed it up well. Bless your hearts, 2 weeks is a long time .... But when we were asked if it was worth it, we of course said that it was. May you have many GOOD memories! Mark

Welcome to Connect, @grannybrenda and @grandpabob. I love your usernames ? I hope you also saw the CAR-T group introductions discussion.

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Feel free to peruse the posts and get to know the members of our small, but growing group. Bob, you mention that the joint pain is intermittent. Are you finding that is also getting less as time goes on?

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