"Auto-tune Baby" is a song by Madonna from her thirteenth studio album Rebel Heart. The song is featured on the Media Markt version of the album, on the standard version it was track 15, but on the deluxe it was track 20.
As they tromped the carpet, they wore baby-blue ribbons pinned to their lapels, which -- after a quick search -- seemed to indicate their support of Canada's anti-tobacco, anti-second-hand-smoke campaign, or perhaps International No Diet Day. Neither of those things made much sense, so when we caught up with them, we decided to ask about the ribbons.
Kanye, T-Pain: He's talking to you. And while Gibbard didn't offer up any sort of plan to end Auto-Tune abuse, or mention any Web site where concerned music fans can go for more information (which sort of defeats the whole "raise awareness" bit), he and his bandmates are hoping that their baby-blue ribbons will help inspire all the A-T fiends out there to kick their habit. If not for them, well, then for the kids.
The included ATU 2.0 loop controller allows RS-232 direct-frequency control by certain radios. In rigs with CAT or CI-V output, antenna tuning will automatically track your VFO and band changes. The frequency information is directly transferred from the radio (Elecraft, ICOM, Kenwood, and Yaesu) to the controller, and then the antenna tunes automatically to the current frequency. To interface a transceiver, an optional Interface Cable is required to connect the Loop Antenna ATU 2.0.
Please note that the antenna controller will safely pass up to 200 watts- no more. For higher power applications place the controller between your transceiver and the linear amplifier. The loop antenna will still tune properly. The controller uses a very low-power DDS oscillator to tune the loop so it will tune right through your amplifier. Tuning does not require transmitting!
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Auto-Tune is an automated pitch-correction and audio-processing software developed by Antares Audio Technologies in 1997. While the technology has been silently at work behind various hits for over a decade, it was introduced to larger audiences after the breakout of rapper, singer and producer T-Pain, who experimented heavily with auto-tune effect in his albums. Since its mass popularization through pop music hits in 2007, online videos of all genres have been treated with the software for humorous effect.
Controversy soon arose surrounding Auto-Tune, involving vocalists who use auto-tune, and those who feel that Auto-Tune is a ripoff. On June 5th, 2009, Jay-Z's D.O.A. (Death of Autotune) was released online. Auto-Tune had obviously become saturated in both mainstream media and user generated content, and the anti-Auto-Tune movement now has a spokesman:
During the Oscars 2011 ceremony, hosts James Franco and Anne Hathway presented a short musical tribute featuring pivotal scenes from this year's Academy Awards-nominated films, including a dialogue scene between Ron & Hermione from "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1," a Woody and the gang moment from "Toy Story 3," Justin Timberlake's diner talk scene from "The Social Network" and even Edward's sneering line "doesn't he own a shirt?" aimed at his romantic rival Jacob from "Twilight Saga: Eclipse." Several tweets[4] posted by the Gregory Brothers shortly before and after their performance further confirmed that Autotune trio was behind the surprise project.
Tablets may have been all the rage at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, but with tens of thousands of products on display, there was something for everyone. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1449240174198-2'); ); Here are some interesting nuggets from the four-day show, which ended Sunday: -Oh, baby: The Smart Baby Monitor from French startup Withings consists of a small camera that beams audio and video to the screen of any Web-connected smart phone, tablet, computer or TV using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. It's a gadget made for an iPhone generation of parents, as it eschews traditional bulky baby monitors for a smooth, white design. The sensor can track temperature and humidity in the baby's location, and parents can play lullabies remotely through the device. Withings said the monitor will be available in late March. -Hello, audiophiles: WOWee One makes a pocket-size speaker for mobile devices. The speaker is about two-thirds the size of its predecessor and has a 12-hour battery. When the WOWee One speaker is laid on a flat surface, the device sends low-frequency sound waves through that surface, turning a desk or countertop into a subwoofer. The new, slimmer speaker will be on the market at the end of January and cost less than $100. -For the survivalist: Hikers might not get cell phone reception in the backcountry, but it doesn't hurt to be prepared. The Rover, from Eton Corp., is a compact emergency weather radio with a flashlight and a USB port that can charge a mobile phone. Users can power the device with a hand crank, batteries or DC power. The Rover sells for $49.99, is available for preorder on the Eton Web site and is expected to ship in February. -For the snow bunny: More than one pair of high-tech ski goggles were on display. Liquid Image Co. showed off goggles with an HD camera nestled in the center of the glasses for recording every run and wipeout. The 720p model costs $250 and the 1080p version is $400. Recon Instruments introduced ski goggles with GPS. The wearer can see a tiny display in the lower right-hand corner showing data such as altitude and speed. The goggles record information that can be downloaded to a computer via a USB cord, allowing skiers and snowboarders to see their speed at different points of a run or their airtime on a jump. The Recon goggles go for $399 and $499. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle []).push(); -For the shutterbug: Kodak said it will be the first maker of consumer inkjet printers to ship 3-D photo-printing software. To make a photo come out in 3-D, a person shoots a picture with any digital camera, then takes another picture about three inches to the right. On a computer, the Kodak software combines the two images into a single 3-D photo, and Kodak technology on the printer produces a photo that can be viewed with red and cyan 3-D glasses. Kodak didn't announce pricing or availability but said the software will be compatible with its line of all-in-one printers. -Manage your grilling: When you think "grilling," is your iPhone the first thing to come to mind? Maybe as a timer or to look up a marinade recipe. How about as a thermometer? Well, iGrill showed off its new iPod/iPhone/iPad-connected thermometer to help you become a grill master. It's a Bluetooth-enabled meat thermometer that tracks the temperature, manages the time, lets you look up recipes and can alert you when your meat is ready from up to 200 feet away. You can attach up to two probes for separate pieces of meat. -In for some 'Pain'? T-Pain loves tech and, it seems, he wants you to sound like him. So the singer, songwriter and producer hit CES to show off his I Am T-Pain mic. The microphone is a follow-up to his I Am T-Pain app for the iPhone, made by Smule, that simulates the Auto-Tune vocal effect for which T-Pain is known. T-Pain's mic, which will arrive in stores this summer and will sell for $39.99, gives singers an on-the-spot Auto-Tune filter, enabling them to sound somewhat like T-Pain's modified voice in his hit songs. The app sells for 99 cents. -One tough hard drive: Dropping the new ioSafe hard drive 20 feet onto concrete won't kill it. Piling 5,000 pounds on top won't crush it. The portable hard drive, encased in aluminum or titanium alloy, can hold up to 5 gigabytes. The gadget can supposedly operate after being sunk into 30 feet of water for three days or covered with a foot of fuel, oil or other chemical for an hour. The gizmo, which is compatible with both Mac and Windows, has a one-year data recovery service and warranty. The drives are available starting at $150. (c) 2011, Chicago Tribune.
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