Melodyne Studio 4 Sound Editor Overview & Tutorial - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro

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[@Producelikeapro]

Hi friends At Winter NAMM this year I hung out with one of the designers of Melodyne at the Celemony Booth and he showed me the new Sound Editing capabilities the software has. Many of you asked to go into this in more detail, so I spoke to Carlo Libertini who first introduced me to Melodyne and he has very kindly made a video showing us how to use Melodyne’s new features! Please leave comments, share and ask questions and we can get Carlo to respond! Thanks for watching and have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@darlenesheffield9835]

Thanks Warren and thanks Carlo for the review !!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Darlene, glad you enjoyed the review! Yes indeed, special thanks to Carlo for providing the in depth view of Melodyne 4! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@Horroractress]

Thanks for the help Warren.

[@sansocie]

Very interesting. Thanks to both of you.Peace.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks very much Lita!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@imaginarytube]

Hi warren, I just want to let you know I am doing marvelously well! :)

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha thanks truly marvellous to hear imaginarytube! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

I sure was hoping you were doing absolutely marvelously well pal.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hahah Yes absolutely incredibly marvellously marvellous!

[@sporkrazm]

Hello Warren!I've been using Melodyne for years and have to say an amazing tool just got better. I upgraded to version 4, Studio several months ago and am having a blast. Carlo's explanation and tips helped me better understand what I've been exploring in the Sound Editor. Btw, my old friend Brian Anderson told me you guys used to work together. What a small world! Thanks for all you do. :)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Rick, fantastic! Glad we were able to help! Yes, social thanks to Carlo for providing this in depth tutorial! Great stuff, say hi to Brian for me! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@CarloLibertini]

It's a real pleasure. Thanks! I've come across a lot of "unique" editing jobs and Melodyne has never let me down-

[@therecordfable]

Melodyne is stellar to say the least. Couldn't be more intuitive. Thanks for the upload Warren.

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic! Thank you!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@CarloLibertini]

I agree!... keep busy-

[@xaosnox]

Brilliant as usual. Extremely valuable and helpful for a complete Melodyne beginners like me. Thank you ever so kindly, especially to the artists for being willing to be humble, confident, and gracious enough to let us learn from your raw takes!

[@LesonDeson]

Doing vocal editing a lot (for myself and others) I jumped on Studio 4 cause of the multi track feature. Also the polyphonic shaping is pretty useless for most of us and it doesn't sound that good. I've only used it on one vocal FX track since the release. I would have preferred Celemony to improve the pitch editing and timing matching. Cause Studio is 699€, it's quiet a lot for just that multi-track feature vocal editors are using. (Also I love my Melodyne most of the time :) )

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Ilan, thanks for your insight! I appreciate hearing your opinion! I really enjoy all of these features myself! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@CarloLibertini]

To each their own! Melodyne is a different program in the hands of different people, like any creative tool would be. Glad to hear you enjoy it even most of the time- Cheers!

[@michaelparson-mcnamara782]

This made even happier that I upgraded to Studio 4! Cool. Thanks to both of you, Warren!

[@CarloLibertini]

Glad to hear it. I have plans for a few more in the future...

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic Michael! You're welcome! Thanks Carlo for all your help my friend! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@stereosympathy]

I just upgraded to Melodyne Studio 4. Thank you very much for the intuitive walkthrough of the basics of it! I really wish that the Melodyne Bridge was still a supported plugin in 64 bit, as I really liked the way that connected my daw to melodyne. I know rewire works just fine, but I really got used to how the bridge worked between 2 programs, and I feel like I'm spending more time with my setup now instead of being creative. Just my 2 cents.

[@CarloLibertini]

You know, I too missed the Melodyne Bridge function. Actually I preferred it over ReWire personally. But, like most things in major upgrades, somethings come and go. I do hope that the program now makes up for that particular feature in many other ways, and you expand your creativity! Thanks for reaching out and best regards!

[@styxxxs1]

Silly question but here goes. Melodyne Editor is a stand alone editor so how (best method) are we working in and out of our DAW with these edited files? I use Studio One v3 Pro. I do love Celemony 4 even though I only know 1% of its capability so far. As always, thanks Warren you're the best!

[@CarloLibertini]

Hi T Vines, First, The version of Melodyne recently known as "Editor" prior to the new Melodyne 4 release, is both a plug-in and a stand alone application. For the audio files in this example I simply exported the consolidated audio files in Pro Tools and imported them into Melodyne 4 for the demonstration. I too use Studio One v3 Pro. I feel it's best for ones workflow to keep everything as integrated as possible. The A.R.A. tech in Studio One will allow you to use Melodyne seamlessly in the program. Even if it is Melodyne Editor (the previous version). You can visit Celemony's web site for more info! Thanks-

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks for the great question T Vines and thanks for the answer Carlo! You guys Rock! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@styxxxs1]

Thanks for the responses and useful information as always!

[@dancegod1691]

Warren, I really wanna know how it felt, what it was like, to take part in a Top 40 hit pop song's recording/mixing/writing process.

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow what a great question Mr. Pan, honestly you don;t think about what a song will do until later. When I was working on 'How To Save A Life' I didn't know it was going to be so huge! I did a Professor Green/Tori Kelly song that was a huge hot in England and again I didn't now it would be either! In fact I found out after it was out a few weeks! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@TheeRocker]

... Just in case, if anyone asks, Everything he shows can be done with the Editor version, although he is using the Studio version, with all the tracks available,,, Nice info Carlo ;)

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks The Rocker!! I really appreciate the inside info! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@L.Scott_Music]

I think he's working in the stand alone too.

[@Producelikeapro]

That's a Carlo question Loren! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@celemony]

This is not quite true, The Rocker. The Sound Editor is only available in Melodyne studio. It’s not in the Melodyne editor version. See this product comparison: www.celemony.com/en/melodyne/editions-and-technical-matters#3555

[@CarloLibertini]

Thank you "The Rocker"... Glad to see Celemony chiming in here as well! There are many versions of Melodyne 4 available for customers to choose. Each with different layers of capabilities. I am demonstrating Studio in this example. Perhaps I should make that more clear next time. Thanks!!!

[@MartinWeeksmw]

Very cool video Warren. Girl in the song sounds like Cyndi Lauper (spl?) I have an unrelated question that if you don't know perhaps somebody else here might have an answer. Just now bought the Izotope "Nectar" Vocal Suite Plugin. It has a "Melodyne" plug included, but since I'm totally new to Melodyne and have never used it, does anyone know which version of Melodyne it is and how much of this new version is included? Reason I'm asking is that the Nectar Suite is good for other instrument applications besides vocals. Finger picking acoustic guitar for one. I'm not the best finger picker in the first place, and usually do flat picking. So I can use Melodyne often for adjusting incorrect string notes in a finger picking guitar phrase. Any advice on either/or the included Melodyne in the Nectar Software as well as the Nectar software itself would be welcome. Y'all have a Bodacious Day now...y'ah hea? (country talk from a city boy.) :-P Marty

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Martin, thanks for your great comment! That's not one of my artists, Carlo will have to let us know more about that! I can't answer your Nectar/Melodyne Plug In question unfortunately! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@CarloLibertini]

Martin, first, thank you. I hope your a big Cyndi Lauper fan! The artist is a very talented and lovely girl. Not to mention hard working too. www.reverbnation.com/suziehatton for more info. Now, about your question... Melodyne is not included with Nectar. I too have iZotope Nectar and love to application for many reasons. Nectar incorporates a similar function as Melodyne. Yet Melodyne in and of its self is a far more different program. I would recommend trying Nectar's pitch editing for your work first since you've made the investment. And consider a introductory version of Melodyne to get started in the future. Best!

[@clowncarqingdao]

Great info. Managed to get a great value version of 4 in the Black Friday sales. The info on harmonics was just what I needed.

[@amiryorke]

Always learning so much new things from you,thanks warren.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks very much MellowcaT 1!! Glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@LAstudio8]

It looks like fun. The similar Flex Pitch in Logic Pro X has been neglected, but I'm inspired.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks LAstudio8! I'm not too familiar with Flex Pitch in Logic, I tend to use Logic just for it's virtual instruments which are wonderful of course! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@monteirosfusion]

I don't think its even fair to compare Logic's Flex Pitch to Melodyne. I do use Logic which is outstanding with Midi. Melodyne is truly a beast perched on its own plateau and looking down at the rest. It should be on every track, StudioOne integration makes that super easy.

[@sansocie]

nice to hear it sits tight in StudioOne. Working on room before gear .....so still on fence with a DAW. Was an old Adobe Audition use BEFORE Adobe grabbed it up.

[@monteirosfusion]

wow, yeah I also used Adobe Audition, and even if I recall its predecessor Cool Edit Pro, by Syntrillium ? Melodyne integration is totally tight, no transfer, drag drop melodyne tempo map to S1 tempo track, much more, also more efficient I believe due to the use of ARA i.e. instead of VST/AUs etc, they give you a month trial period btw. Good luck with room

[@sansocie]

charles monteiro you nailed it charles ! Thanks. Hope we bump into each other online again. I retired form this crap for health reasons but the monkey will not let go......just one more meat puppet sound junkie! Peace.

[@qazwert007]

Great video as usual Warren. Will you be doing a review of the Genelec 8531 monitors that have been appearing in recent videos? Are you testing them or do you own them? Really would be interested in your opinion since you've had the 1031s for so long. Thanks for all your enjoyable content!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Stefan, I might well do that! I have talked about them in the Academy! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@CarloLibertini]

I'd like to see/hear a review myself! Bet they're amazing-

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Carlo, yes I'm really enjoying them! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@udl110]

Hey Warren, I really enjoy your videos! Thank you very much for the insights! Did you already make a videotour or rig rundown of your own studio?

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha soon, very soon! I get asked a lot! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@abhiramdas]

Hi! how to change and save the effects ? I want to change them in different parts of the song. Latch and touch knobs in Logic Pro X don't allow me to do it

[@aidenredshaw9020]

Hey warren I love your content and it's great to get advise from a top producer and to see you playing around with different plug ins and to see what you do. I was wondering if I could get your opinion on what you think of garage band and Logic Pro x. I'm currently doing some basic home recording on garage band using my guitar and bass with a mixture of the plugins and my own amp sounds but I was wondering if you think it's worth me going onto Logic Pro or to stay on garage. I will soon be starting university on a production course and I don't want to feel like I'm being worse off by using garage band. Keep up the good work!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Aiden, thanks for your wonderful comment! I'm so glad to be able to help! I am torn, because I strongly believe that making music on the DAW you know best is the right solution, however I do know that Logic comes with a wonderful selection of Virtual instruments etc. My question would be this, what is it about Garageband that makes you think you can't make great music? Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@Marcin79W]

Hi! Thank you for video. Is it multi-track editing only in full version? I mean: I'd like to see bass and drum track at once, so I could straighten bass guitar to the drums, what version is a minimum to have an option like this? Cheers! Thank you for sharing your knowledge Warren!

[@GregoryStephenSchumacher]

Yep only in the full version. But hey, what is money for? lol.

[@Kabodnm]

hey. so you recorded it sraight in melodyne correct?

[@Producelikeapro]

It was recorded in my DAW and then imported into Melodyne

[@Kabodnm]

Produce Like A Pro got it. With MELODYNE 5 studio, can you record directly in MELODYNE?

[@L.Scott_Music]

Melodyne 4 is amazing. I'm learning Editor myself among other things. Great video. There is so many new approaches to refining sound aside from just pitch correction that when your various other plugin aren't quite getting it right you can go in surgically with Melodyne.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Loren, great stuff! I'm just getting into it, so I wanted someone who really knew it well to show us!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@L.Scott_Music]

Yes, this person has a good on video manner too, easy to follow. I did send you a PM about another local resource.

[@Producelikeapro]

Great! So glad it worked out well Loren! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@CarloLibertini]

I agree. Pitch editing probably made Melodyne famous, however, once your in the Rabbit Hole the sky is the limit. Also, as I mention in the video "a little goes a long way". Surgical edits are often all you need whether it's pitch, timing or even tone, thanks now to the Sound Editor featured here. Glad you enjoyed this brief introduction to it-

[@L.Scott_Music]

I did enjoy it. Watching it in action is SO much better than reading the manual.

[@jespermalling4698]

Hey Warren, thanks for all your great videos and podcasts. I'm a big fan. I like how you make me think about diffent recording-ideers and stuff to try out :) I would really like it, if you could talk about, how to deal with a track after it's mastered. I'm thinking about, how to insert isrc codes and which format it should be bounced in, when sendt to cd print or itunes. So basicly, the very last steps before a track can be released into the world. Thanks again, and keep up the good work :) Greetings from Denmark

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Jesper, thanks very much for your kind words! Hello in Denmark!! Wow, that's an excellent topic for discussion!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@terrydoylemusic]

Great info. I had been looking at getting this tool. It seems very useful in a creative way as well as the usual corrective stuff.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Terry, glad we've been able to help! Hats off to Carlo for providing the in depth info! I'm still new to Melodyne 4 myself, so I'm glad he can help out for us all! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@CarloLibertini]

Terry, thanks! I hope to do a couple more featuring some power user techniques... It's a deep program.

[@AlexValliMusic]

Why is the video Blue?????

[@utubehound69]

The preview window shows a proper picture. Mines blue too.

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha That was the weirdest thing! Haha it's now nom longer BLUE! haha Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@Producelikeapro]

How's it look now Watchman4u? Mine looks good now! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@utubehound69]

Produce Like A Pro must have been a yt glitch.

[@Producelikeapro]

Oh well c'est la vie Watchman4u! Thanks very much for watching and all your support! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@jeremycandy]

So this working like a super daw? Like only editing daw?

[@timbalandhits8]

I got editor 4 and I don't see in y version the sound editor options in your pic you got 4 buttons in the top left I only got 1 no little barr bot to go to the sound editor stuff I try to update it and its at is latest update I am using it from logic 10 also i tried as stand alone and no luck can some body help me??

[@KhasrouhRecords]

i always use this for minor things ! its a great plug-in

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks for the info MK! Yes, I really enjoy using it! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@CarloLibertini]

I agree! It's a great plug-in. I hope you find more applications throughout your work and thanks for watching!

[@Producelikeapro]

If only I knew it as well as you Carlo! Haha Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@EricGPLAP]

Awesome stuff!! Been working on my Melodyne and this helps a lot!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Eric! So glad to be able to help!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@CarloLibertini]

Makes my day to hear it! Best Regards!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Carlo! You Rock! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@rohanshahmusic]

Excellent tutorial!! Thanks so much !

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Rohan, thank you ever so much! Glad you enjoyed it! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@CarloLibertini]

Much appreciated Rohan! Keep busy and get creative-

[@utubehound69]

Did you join the Blue Man Group?

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha no! But maybe I should? Haha Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@jeemalsoknownasjimhawkins1294]

Very informative and useful video. I am subscribing to your channel. I am totally new to Melodyne, so this is incredibly helpful. Cheers!

[@joelglaser5657]

Great info. Thanks, Warren!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Joel! So glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@CarloLibertini]

Hope some of this information truly comes in handy. I find it to be an incredibly flexible program!

[@joelglaser5657]

Thanks for all the useful info, Carlo. Looking forward to any more videos you do on Melodyne.

[@rawstarmusic]

Carlo says that you can always reset everything and that is also what you will be doing, always. Neubäcker didn't really succeed with this sound editor but this is my personal opinion.

[@Jordan21Michael]

FINALLY a plugin that makes a better singer, and cleans up that passagio! :P

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Jordan, yes get plug in! Thanks for the great comment! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@CarloLibertini]

Makes Editors better too! Enjoy and stay creative-

[@wingstrongwingstrong]

да нахрена это всё, если нигде не говорится как сохранить изменения в готовый wav-файл

[@jaybyrddoggie]

I have had melodyne for years on Studio One 3 and now with Melodyne 4 it doesn't work at all.

[@Ma_X64]

IMHO Sound Editor tool just spoils the good sound and doesn't help with bad. The usual exciter and equalizer can do everything you need in this direction.

[@jimmyjoefine]

Like Lynyrd Skynyrd said, "Tune it up!"

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha A Skynyrd reference!! Very nice! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@CarloLibertini]

A true classic!...

[@veganden]

Is it neccessary to buy pro tools if i buy Melodyne Studio??

[@jamesnitwerthy6654]

no!

[@ivano2017]

cc a.

[@amiryorke]

Always learning so much new things from you,thanks warren.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks very much MellowcaT 1! I really appreciate it, so glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren