Time and pitch software for ADR

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Several DAWs (Cubase for example) have pitch and warp built into the basic editor. For me, it works perfectly. I'm always working with ADR that is pretty close to begin with though. I'd never attempt to edit a bad sync reading from an actor.... just ask them to watch the video playback more closely and try again.

Another common tool is Pitch-n-Time by Serato. That has been a standard for years. I've also used iZotope's RX for warping.... works pretty well too.

Never heard of Revoice Pro.
 
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soundslikejoe said:
Several DAWs (Cubase for example) have pitch and warp built into the basic editor. For me, it works perfectly. I'm always working with ADR that is pretty close to begin with though. I'd never attempt to edit a bad sync reading from an actor.... just ask them to watch the video playback more closely and try again.

Another common tool is Pitch-n-Time by Serato. That has been a standard for years. I've also used iZotope's RX for warping.... works pretty well too.

Never heard of Revoice Pro.
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I use Sonar Platinum, and it has a "Time/Pitch Shift" feature in the 'Edit/Process Effect' menu. I've used it to fit numerous things to time. For instance, I used it on this radio spot to keep it to exactly 30 seconds...

https://vimeo.com/122232838
 
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JeremyL said:
Are any of you familiar with Revoice Pro?
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Yes, Revoice Pro and it's predecessor (VocAlign) is an industry standard tool. Note that Vocalign/Revoice is specifically designed for conforming ADR or replacing vocals, it's not a general purpose time/pitch software and doesn't operate like time/pitch software. It requires an original section of (production) dialogue, which it will analyse and then automatically conform the ADR to. As it's so quick to use and over 90% accurate, it's pretty much a required plugin for any audio post pro who has to deal with more than just the occasional word of ADR.

As soundslikejoe states, the ADR has to be pretty close to begin with, whether you're using a specialist automatic tool like VocAlign/Revoice or doing it manually with general purpose warping/time shifting software.

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JeremyL said:
Which software applications does everybody use to speed up their ADR workflow, deal with difficult conforming situations, reconstitute terrible on-set sounding scenes and utilise a better sounding performance as well as for other general sync, pitch and time purposes? Are any of you familiar with Revoice Pro? This is quite an interesting interview worth reading: http://www.synchroarts.com/synchroa...-plugin-to-considerably-speed-up-his-workflow
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Oh, and I would suggest Melodyne as a better alternative to Revoice Pro, if you are specifically looking for "Pitch Correction." Melodyne has a better interface and smaller learning curve.
 
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jrusso said:
I would suggest Melodyne as a better alternative to Revoice Pro.
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JeremyL, the above is unfortunately a particularly poor suggestion. Melodyne is not an alternative to Revoice, it's a completely tool for a completely different task! Melodyne is a music industry tool, used to edit/auto-tune singers and instruments to musical pitches/scales/rhythms, it's very good at what it does, I often use it on music projects but it's not designed for or even usable as a tool for conforming ADR.

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AudioPostExpert said:
JeremyL, the above is unfortunately a particularly poor suggestion. Melodyne is not an alternative to Revoice, it's a completely tool for a completely different task! Melodyne is a music industry tool, used to edit/auto-tune singers and instruments to musical pitches/scales/rhythms, it's very good at what it does, I often use it on music projects but it's not designed for or even usable as a tool for conforming ADR.

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Jeremy, my apologies. This fool follows me everywhere and shoots everything down on ill perceived technicalities, with no tolerance for other's opinions.

Melodyne is worth a look and may just be what you need. If it's not, then I'm sure you are capable enough to make that decision for yourself.

https://youtu.be/7CkPGAkGKlg

Awesome debate discussing Melodyne vs. Revoice within Avid as "Post Audio" solution options...

http://duc.avid.com/showthread.php?t=342016&page=3
 
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jrusso said:
This fool follows me everywhere and shoots everything down on ill perceived technicalities, with no tolerance for other's opinions. ...https://youtu.be/7CkPGAkGKlg
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If you think the difference between conforming ADR and editing Electronic Dance Music is an "ill perceived technicality", you are clearly insane. Everyone here can easily tell the difference, so you're not just making yourself look foolish to me but to everyone! If you want to make yourself look foolish, that's up to you, it's no skin off my nose but when you constantly derail threads and are abusive, that's against forum rules and unacceptable behaviour.

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1. Blog discussing Melodyne as an ADR solution... http://www.celemony.com/userforum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=5112

2. Mike Rodriguez (Senior Audio Mixer at Trailer Park Hollywood) talks about the multiple-award winning audio software Melodyne and how he uses it for sound design and post production. https://youtu.be/5rFMeKNqPK4

3. Article decrying Revoice for pitch correction, but instead that it does pitch matching. Plus it's an $800.00 application, which is out of reach for most indie filmmakers. http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/may13/articles/revoice-pro.htm
 
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1. Blog discussing Melodyne as an ADR solution... http://www.celemony.com/userforum/vi...php?f=8&t=5112

2. Mike Rodriguez (Senior Audio Mixer at Trailer Park Hollywood) talks about the multiple-award winning audio software Melodyne and how he uses it for sound design and post production. https://youtu.be/5rFMeKNqPK4

3. Article decrying Revoice for pitch correction, but instead notes that it does pitch matching instead. Plus it's an $800.00 application, which is out of reach for most indie filmmakers. http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/may1...evoice-pro.htm
 
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And how does posting links to articles which are contrary to your argument or don't even mention ADR conforming help your argument? Do you even know what "ADR workflow" and "ADR conforming" means? Have you ever tried to use Melodyne for conforming ADR or ever used Revoice/VocAlign. The OP obviously knows what ADR conforming is, so why are you doing this to yourself AND derailing this thread into the bargain?

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1. Blog discussing Melodyne as an ADR solution... http://www.celemony.com/userforum/vi...php?f=8&t=5112

2. Mike Rodriguez (Senior Audio Mixer at Trailer Park Hollywood) talks about the multiple-award winning audio software Melodyne and how he uses it for sound design and post production. https://youtu.be/5rFMeKNqPK4

3. Article decrying Revoice for pitch correction, but instead notes that it does pitch matching instead. Plus it's an $800.00 application, which is out of reach for most indie filmmakers. http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/may1...evoice-pro.htm
 
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AudioPostExpert said:
And how does posting links to articles which are contrary to your argument or don't even mention ADR conforming help your argument? Do you even know what "ADR workflow" and "ADR conforming" means? Have you ever tried to use Melodyne for conforming ADR or ever used Revoice/VocAlign. The OP obviously knows what ADR conforming is, so why are you doing this to yourself AND derailing this thread into the bargain?
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Melodyne can also be used as an effective stain remover.

In fact... Melodyne for President!!! Hell Yeah!
 
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