Available for download, Melodyne 5 Studio Upgrade from Studio 3 - Audio Editing Softwareis pitch-and-time-shifting software that is well-regarded for its ability to tune and rhythmically realign notes. Professional mixing engineers often use this industry-standard software to heighten the performance of parts that don't quite make the cut, either in monophonic or polyphonic situations. Melodyne 5 Studio is also useful for time-stretching and tempo-shifting entire mixes.

Version 5 Studio boasts many new features and various improvements over version 4. A New Fade tool enables the precise control of dynamics, allowing you to naturally change the level and intensity of any note without traditional compression or automation. A Level Macro can execute dynamics control in a more broadstroke manner, without sacrificing musical results. Control sibilance more effectively without instantiating a dedicated de-esser, all by using the new Sibilant tool.

The new Melodic algorithm tunes material in such a way as to preserve its fundamental humanity and natural sound. It also has sibilance detection. For tuned instruments such as tablas or 808 kick drums, Melodyne 5 Studio offers a new Percussive Pitch algorithm. Editing chords is also much easier thanks to the new Chord Track.

Overhauls have been made in integrating shortcuts and saving presets. Also, the file-saving system has been revamped: no more separate .mdd files; all detection data is now saved to the audio file itself, simplifying your file directory in the process.

Melodyne 5 Studio can be used standalone, but it can communicate with your DAW via ARA integration, and can also be used as a VST, AU, or AAX plug-in. It is compatible with Mac and Windows operating systems.

For Pitch, Timing, and Dynamic Processes    Unlimited Multitrack Audio Editing    New Tools, Macros, and Algorithms    New Search & Preset Management Functions    Suits Monophonic or Polyphonic Material    Simultaneous Editing of Multiple Tracks    VST, AU, and AAX    Standalone or ARA    Connect via ARA to Compatible DAWs    Perfect for Extensive Sound Design

• Fade Tool: extensive control of dynamics with note-based fades
• Sibilant Tool: per-note adjustment of volume ratio between pitched and unpitched vocal sounds (de-essing)
• New Melodic algorithm with sibilant detection for natural-sounding results
• New Leveling macro to reduce or eliminate excessive volume disparities between notes
• New Percussive Pitched algorithm for instruments such as tabla, berimbau, or 808 kick drums
• search functions for keyboard shortcuts, saving of shortcut sets

• Psychoacoustically Accurate Pitch Correction: Sometimes an out-of-tune note needs to stay untweaked to preserve the humanity of a performance. Sometimes a note needs to be tuned to sound correct. Melodyne can now better identify and pin down the all important human element while tuning vocal. The software can identify problem areas precisely, and the offset shown in the Note Inspector will be calculated from the pitch of each note at the crucial moment only, rather than its duration. As a result, double-clicking a note value can now yield a musical and correct result. Each individual note is pitched to perfection. Yet everything still sounds natural and alive
• Chord Track and Chord Grid: Melodyne 5 Studio offers a chord track that is linked to the Pitch Grid in the Note Editor. This makes working with chords far more enjoyable, and working with harmonies much more transparent. Because you can see which pitches are compatible with the current chord at any time, you can adapt the notes accordingly with lightning speed. This is helpful when you're altering chords and if you want to match any sample harmonically to your music
• Robust Pitch Curve: With this new option, you can obtain better sound quality when editing certain signals, such as those with a great deal of reverberation. When it is activated, the monophonic algorithms employ a pitch curve that has been slightly smoothed out
• Improved Complex Algorithm: This algorithm has been improved and can now be used just as flexibly as the Tonal algorithm when it comes to formant preservation and manipulation
• Better Keyboard Shortcut: A new search function for keyboard shortcuts has been added, and the saving of personalized shortcut sets has been improved
• No More .mdd Files: Melodyne's detection data, which was previously saved to separate .mdd files, is now stored in the audio files themselves, making file directories clearer and the sharing of projects easier

• Multitrack audio editing software with Melodyne technology
• View and manage multiple tracks in a single window
• Apply macros to multiple tracks simultaneously
• Suitable for monophonic, polyphonic, and rhythmic/complex audio material
• DNA technology allows direct access to individual notes within chords
• Perfect for extensive sound design
• Transfer melodies from track to track
• Works as a plug-in or in standalone mode
• Connect via ReWire to compatible DAWs
• Supports ARA Audio Random Access in compatible DAWs
• Dynamic just intonation for transparent chord tuning
• Macro controls across multiple tracks
• Universal time-stretching algorithm
• DNA Direct Note Access on an unlimited number of tracks
• Two more polyphonic algorithms: sustain (for strings, organs, and the like) and decay (guitar, piano, and other staccato bursts of chordal information)
• Streamlined user-interface
• Enhanced key commands
• Sound editor: manipulate the underlying overtone series of any note
• Tempo Intelligence: map and edit tempo fluctuations within a recording

• Manual or automatic correction of intonation and timing errors
• Refashioning of melodies, harmonies, timing, and rhythm
• De-essing, leveling, and dynamics processing
• Transposition, including adjustment to scale
• Creation and editing of scales
• Extract scales from audio, edit, and apply them to other recordings
• Modifying various note parameters such as volume, vibrato, and formant spectrum
• Quantize audio to reference track
• Send audio in real time as MIDI notes to a plug-in (virtual instrument)
• In-depth editing of the timing of notes
• Pitch shifting and time stretching
• Requantization
• Audio-to-MIDI with MIDI file export

In the case of monophonic audio material (solo voice, saxophone, bass guitar, etc.), and polyphonic audio material (piano, guitar, etc.), the following edits are possible:

• Modifying the pitch
• Modifying the pitch drift
• Modifying the pitch modulation
• Modifying the position
• Modifying the length
• Modifying the attack speed
• Modifying the time course within notes
• Modifying the volume
• Modifying the overtone content of notes
• Modifying the notes of multiple tracks simultanously  
• Shifting the formant spectrum
• Modifying the pitch of any transition between notes
• Modifying the volume of any transition between notes
• Shifting the formant spectrum of any transition between notes
• Timing requantization, manually, or via macro
• Quantizating to reference tracks
• Pitch quantization, manually, or via macro
• Cut, copy, and paste

In the case of rhythmic and complex material, separation is according to beats; so if several notes (for example click and snare) sound on the same beat, they are available for editing in the shape of a single Melodyne blob. For such blobs, the following editing possibilities exist:

• Modifying the pitch (relative)
• Modifying the position
• Modifying the length
• Modifying the volume
• Modifying the attack speed
• Modifying the time course within notes
• Shifting the formant spectrum
• Modifying the volume transition between blobs
• Shifting the formant spectrum of transitions between blobs
• Timing quantization, manually, or via macro
• Cut, copy, and paste

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. that riser for the camera looks rather tiny. Can someone clear up how much weight that bar can support? I've JVC shoulder cameras that probably weigh 15 pounds with cables and battery hooked up.

A: We have a Sony a7s with a 24-105 lens on it. It seems pretty sturdy and I think it could hold more weight without a problem...that said, the riser is too low for most cameras. I met with the manufacturer and they acknowledged that it was a common problem. Our solution was to put a fluid head on top of the riser and then mount the camera on that. It's good at prompting but it never does feel too stable when the camera is on it. It don't get the impression that it will ever fall off, but it doesn't lock tight without a bit of wiggle.

Q: 2. How many licenses for the $89?

A: This is for a single license.

Q: 3. does this software accept docx files?

A: This program supports RTF and TXT files. While it does not support DOCX files I'm sure it will be very simple to convert DOCX to RTF or TXT in a word processing program for use with the Magicue Pro Software.

Q: 4. Does this work ONLY with the MagiCue software?

A: You will be able to use any Teleprompter Software with this system. Just as long as the computer you are using with this prompter works with the software.

Q: 5. What type of Tripod Mount does it have? 1/4 and/or 3/8?

A: Yes. It has both. There is one 3/8 -16 hole in the center, and it is flanked by two 1/4 -20 holes. // Also, if there are any other technical or product related questions, feel free to contact us directly at any time at support@dracobroadcast.com.

Q: 6. How is the monitor powered and is the power source included?

A: The monitor has an AC to DC converter, much like a laptop. It is included.

Q: 7. Can the kit be used as a standalone on a c-stand, with the camera on a tripod?

A: There actually IS a way to take off the camera platform so you could scoot a tripod up to the back, but it would make the front part VERY unbalanced, so it is not recommended. // Also, if there are any other technical or product related questions, feel free to contact us directly at any time at support@dracobroadcast.com.

Q: 8. Is this 64-bit so that it will work on OS Catalina?

A: according to the manufacturer this will work on Leopard OSX or newer versions of OSX up to Mavericks

Q: 9. How bright is the monitor?

A: Brightness is good, no issues with that, did have issues with the tapped holes not lining up for assembly...no time to send back had to drill and tap to make it work

Q: 10. How would I power this in the field?

A: The MagiCue Studio 17 Prompter is AC powered. Therefore you will have to use a gasoline generator with a long cord or a car battery power inverter. B&H has inverters that work off car batteries. See below for an example. In this light, you might consider using an iPad teleprompter.