Custom Scales; Automatic Mode - TC Electronic INTONATOR User Manual

OPERATION
This chapter will explain how to operate the Intonator. You should get acquainted with the different ways of working the
unit. Different tasks require different operation procedures. We will explain: using Custom scales, Automatic mode, Manual
mode, and operation via MIDI.
Processing Delay
The TC Intonator has in one of the fastest pitch correction units
on the market, but you should however note that a processing
delay is present as in all digital equipment. In most applications
this will be of no problem at all, but if used on e.g. highly
percussive tracks you might need to compensate for this delay
via a hard disc recording system or similar. A comprehensive
guide by Jay Graydon on this issue and how to compensate for
this, is available for download on www.tcelectronic.com
(service&support-Product manuals.

Custom Scales

- To copy the current selected scale to custom: Turn the ALPHA
dial until the display reads "Copy to Custom" and push
ENTER or simply double click the ALPHA/ENTER knob.
- The display will switch to "CST" in the display.
Now the current scale has been copied to the Custom scale,
and you are able to edit the scale by using the NOTE keys
to add/remove notes.
Select a scale resembling the Custom scale you are
about to create, before you "copy to Custom."
The last Custom scale can be recalled any time by turning the
ALPHA dial until the display reads "Custom scale" and pushing
Enter.
Example on where and how to use Custom Scale mode.
Problem:
You have captured a great vocal performance of a repetitive and
upbeat song. Every line of the verse has the same melody.
The only problem is the singer always sings the last three notes
out of tune. The notes at the end of the line are F, G and C. You
want to fix these notes, but you want to leave the rest of the
performance untouched.
Creating a Custom scale from Automatic mode is best for
specific note correction.
Solution:
- Make sure you know the notes you want to correct. In this case
F, G and C.
- Make all appropriate connections to hook up the Intonator.
- Select custom scale by pushing the ALPHA dial.
- Use the NOTE keys to create a "scale" containing only the
notes F, G and C.
- Evaluate how far out of tune the singer is on the three
notes, and set the Window size corresponding.
- Cue up the song and roll audio.
- Listening to the out of tune sections, adjust the ATTACK and
AMOUNT controls to make the pitch correction natural.

Automatic Mode

Automatic mode is selected when the MANUAL LED is not lit.
This is the mode to choose if you want pitch correction to a
specific scale. You can choose between Major, Natural Minor,
Chromatic or Custom scale.
When the ALPHA dial is turned the display will instantly show
the scale name. Until ENTER is pressed to confirm/recall you are
previewing the. Preview is indicated by a blinking scale name in
the display.
The display automatically returns to Pitch display after a few
seconds.
Selecting Scale type and Key
The display shows the current selected key as default.
- Turn ALPHA dial to select scale type (Minor, Major,
chromatic or copy to Custom). The display will blink showing
the scale type you are previewing.
- Press ENTER to confirm your choice.
- Press a key on the keyboard and the notes present in the selected
scale will be lit.
Example: If the display reads:
D - D major is selected
Dm - D minor is selected
CHR - Chromatic scale is selected
CST - Custom scale is selected
Example on where and how to use Automatic mode.
Problem :
A vocalist just did the ballad performance of a lifetime for your
latest track. Unfortunately, it was tracked at the end of a long
night of singing and the vocalist was landing several notes on the
uncomfortable side of flat. The vocalist is off to another session
but the deadline is just around the corner.
The song was in D major with a key change after the bridge to E
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