Updated on October 21, 2026 by Samantha Yeo
Got a clean vocal take? Don’t stop there. Use the right effects to shape your sound, and add that polished, expressive touch that grabs listeners from the first note. BandLab’s AutoPitch vocal effects make this easy. This free auto-tune tool is a must-have for vocal production – and works perfectly for vocalists and rappers across all levels of expertise.
It not only helps you stay on pitch, but also opens up creative ways to add texture and tap into iconic vocal styles by your favorite artists. Keep reading to explore all 24 vocal effects, from free to exclusive.
Choose from 24 AutoPitch vocal effects
AutoPitch vocal effects on BandLab are sorted into four categories: Essentials, Hip Hop, Hyperpop, and Sci-Fi. They’re designed to suit a variety of genres, making it easy to nail the vibe and style you’re going for.
Explore 6 free effects for all BandLab creators:
- Classic – Clean, standard pitch correction
- Modern Rap – Adds a deep, octave-lower layer
- Big Harmony – Wide, choral-style harmonies
- Duet – Smooth two-tone vocal blend
- Robot – Vocoder-style robotic voice
- Simulacrum – Subtle, harmony-rich variation of Big Harmony
Upgrade to Membership to use 18 more exclusive vocal effects:
- [NEW] Third – Smooth third-down harmony for richer vocals
- [NEW] Chip – High-pitched, chipmunk-style vocal layer
- [NEW] Ocean – Dreamy, flowing third-down harmony
- [NEW] Telephone – Crisp, lofi radio-style texture
- [NEW] Amped – Robotic tone with mild distortion and width
- [NEW] AppleX – Warm tone with deep third-down harmonies
- [NEW] Halo – Synthy chords for a modern, electronic feel
- [NEW] Drone – Deep vocal drone with ethereal depth
- Natural – Subtle, clean modern-pop enhancement
- Stone – Uplifting fourth-up harmony
- Yummy – Fifth-down harmony with a Mumble Rap vibe
- Play Card – Stacked harmonies with heavy compression
- Ultrashift – Fifth-up and fourth-down hyper-pop harmonies
- Hyper – Distorted duet with hyperpop energy
- Bitz – Bitcrushed vocals with a distinctive digital edge
- Futurescape – Harmonized chorus with a spacey, futuristic touch
- Krafty – Electric tone with Autofilter and Wah Modulation
- Gorgon – Octave-lower vocals with a bold, formidable presence
How to use AutoPitch vocal effects on BandLab
Where to find AutoPitch
AutoPitch can be accessed directly within Studio, so there’s no need to go through multiple apps for professional pitch correction!
First, add or record a vocal track. If you’re on your phone, tap on the vocal track and select +Fx. Then tap on AutoPitch at the bottom right of the screen.
If you’re working on web, AutoPitch will appear in the instrument panel as the default view.
From here, you can start experimenting with AutoPitch vocal effects!
Setting the right key
By default, AutoPitch corrects your vocals to a Chromatic scale (all 12 semitones). But if you want tighter tuning, you’ve got options: Tap Scale (or Chromatic on mobile) to pick your key manually – or hit AutoDetect Key to find it for you automatically.
Adjusting the correction rate
Once you’ve picked an AutoPitch vocal effect, you can toggle the level knob to adjust the rate of correction. The strength of the effect is the same for all vocal effects – toggling the knob simply changes the rate at which AutoPitch corrects the input note to the target pitch.
For instance, if you dial it up to 100%, you will hear your track adjusted to the correct pitch instantly. Conversely, lower it to 1% and you will hear your input note correct to the target note a bit more slowly.
Choosing the right algorithm
If you’re a Member, you get access to three AutoPitch algorithms – each designed for different vocal needs and creative goals: Original, Low Latency, and Formant-Preserving.
Stick with Original if you’re after that signature AutoPitch tone you know and love. It’s ideal for stylized vocal correction and melodic effects. Great when you’re layering vocals, crafting hooks, or aiming for a well-known auto-tuned sound!
Need super-fast pitch correction while recording or performing? Switch to Low Latency. It gives you near-instant pitch tracking, making it perfect for real-time applications – especially when you’re monitoring your vocals live and want everything to stay perfectly in tune.
The new Formant-Preserving mode (currently in beta) is designed to keep your voice sounding natural when a vocal effect is applied. It preserves the tone, texture, and unique qualities of your voice so you don’t sound robotic. Use this mode when you’re creating harmonized vocals, like when AutoPitch adds a second voice above or below yours. It ensures those added voices still sound human and expressive.
Note: If you’re only using simple pitch correction (like the Classic effect without harmonies), you might not notice much difference with Formant-Preserving mode on.
Now you know how to use AutoPitch vocal effects on BandLab! Hop into Studio and explore everything from light tuning to full-on vocal transformations that make your tracks unforgettable.
Got more questions? Check out our FAQ on AutoPitch vocal effects.
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