The Waves pitch-correction plug-in Waves Tune fixes the pitch of a recorded vocal on screen. The manufacturer explains that it allows fine pitch adjustment including slides, snapping to 43 scales, setting the speed of correction, and adjusting vibrato.
A pitch-correction plug-in is a tool that fixes pitch that has gone out of tune in a vocal. You can fix it naturally, or use it as a robotic effect.
In this article we compare Waves Tune with 15 pitch-correction plug-ins and rate how well it serves its purpose on three criteria. The basis is official manufacturer information.
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Score 2.0 / 5 (average of the 15 products compared: 2.8)
- Specs last checked
- 2026/09/25
- Natural result
- Pitch and vibrato
- Real time
- None
- Harmony and multiple tracks
- One note line at a time
- Price (store, date)
- Not listed
Summary
Among the 15 pitch-correction plug-ins, Waves Tune is rank C. The ranks run S, A, B and C, and C is the lowest. Averaging the scores for each criterion (out of 5, with the one criterion that matters most for the purpose counted double) gives 2.0.
Things to keep in mind
- Speed (2 points): most of the work is manual.
- Real-time correction (1 points): it is not suited to real-time use.
- Harmony and multiple tracks (1 points): it has few features for handling harmonies together.
Who it suits: people who want to fix pitch while looking at a graph after recording, and who also want to make hard-tune style effects.
Main features of Waves Tune
Fine pitch adjustment and snapping to scales
Waves Tune is a pitch-correction plug-in that fixes the pitch of a recorded vocal on a graph. The manufacturer explains that it allows fine pitch adjustment including slides, and can snap notes to 43 scales (or a scale of your own). You can also set the speed of correction, the time taken to move between pitches, and the amount of correction.
Keep, strengthen or rebuild the vibrato
You can keep the original vibrato, strengthen it, or create a new vibrato. The manufacturer explains that a hard-tune style effect is also easy to make with the settings.
Single notes other than voices
The manufacturer explains that it can also be used on single-note phrases that fit within the vocal range, such as guitar. It is a type you use after recording; for correcting while you sing, there is a separate Waves Tune Real-Time from Waves.
Where it is useful
- Fixing off-pitch notes of a recorded vocal while looking at the graph
- Shaping the amount and form of vibrato
- Making a hard-tune style effect
Rating by criterion
Natural result: 3 / 5
We look at how finely you can adjust to correct a vocal naturally.
In addition to fine pitch adjustment, the manufacturer explains that you can keep, strengthen or rebuild natural vibrato.
Speed: 2 / 5
We look at the features that make the correction work faster.
There are few mechanisms for speeding up the work.
If “speed” matters most to you, Melodyne 5 studio and Melodyne 5 editor (5 points) are a better fit.
Real-time correction: 1 / 5
We look at how easy it is to use for streaming and for recording through the plug-in.
It is a type you use after recording, and automatic correction while you sing is not described.
If “real-time correction” matters most to you, AutoTune Advanced (5 points) is a better fit.
Harmony and multiple tracks: 1 / 5
We look at how easy it is to handle harmonies and backing vocals.
It fixes single-note tracks one at a time (it can also be used on single-note instruments within the vocal range).
If “harmony and multiple tracks” matters most to you, Melodyne 5 studio (5 points) is a better fit.
How we score (Pitch-correction plug-ins)
| Criterion | Basis | 5 pt | 4 pt | 3 pt | 2 pt | 1 pt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural result | How finely you can adjust to correct a vocal naturally | Per note, you can adjust wobble, vibrato, formants and even sibilance | Per note, you can adjust vibrato and formants | Per note, you can correct pitch and timing | You can adjust only how the automatic correction is applied (speed and so on) | Automatic correction only, with no stated way to adjust naturalness |
| Speed | Features that make the correction work faster | Automatic macros, ARA and detection of key or chords are all included | Automatic correction (macros) and ARA | Either automatic correction or ARA | Mostly manual work | — |
| Real-time correction | Ease of use for streaming and recording through the plug-in | An ultra-low-latency mode (such as under 1 ms) and pitch specification by MIDI | Low-latency real-time correction and pitch specification by MIDI | Low-latency real-time correction | Real-time correction, but low latency is not stated | No real-time correction (the type you use after recording) |
| Harmony and multiple tracks | Ease of handling harmonies and backing vocals | You can edit several tracks side by side and also fix notes inside chords | You can edit several tracks side by side, or make harmonies automatically | You can fix notes inside chords (one track at a time) | Single notes only, but with aids such as turning a vocal into MIDI | You fix single-note tracks one at a time |
Each criterion is scored from 1 to 5 on how well the product serves one goal: correcting a cover-song vocal. Scores follow the conditions in the table above, and the rank is based on an average in which "Natural result", the most important criterion for cover songs, counts double. The basis is official manufacturer information. Sound quality and CPU load are not measured, so they are not scored; reviews from trade magazines are introduced in the articles for reference. Price is not part of the score. Features that cannot be confirmed from the manufacturer's or a retailer's description are scored as if absent.
Waves Tune system requirements and getting started
| Operating system | Windows 10 or later / Mac (macOS 12 to 15) |
|---|---|
| Plug-in formats | Windows: VST, AAX / Mac: VST, AU, AAX |
| OBS (streaming) | Not confirmed |
Checked on the manufacturer’s official pages on October 17, 2026.
Compared with other pitch-correction plug-ins
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| Product | RankAvg. score | Natural result | Real time | Harmony and multiple tracks | Free | OBS (streaming) | Price (store, date) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CelemonyMelodyne 5 essential | B 2.6 | Pitch and timing | None | One note line at a time | — | Not listed | $99 [PB, checked Oct 26] |
| CelemonyMelodyne 5 assistant | A 3.6 | Down to wobble and sibilance | None | Audio to MIDI | — | Not listed | $249 [PB, checked Oct 26] |
| CelemonyMelodyne 5 editor | A 3.8 | Down to wobble and sibilance | None | Edits chords too | — | Not listed | $399 [PB, checked Oct 26] |
| CelemonyMelodyne 5 studio | S 4.2 | Down to wobble and sibilance | None | Multiple tracks + chords | — | Not listed | $699 [PB, checked Oct 26] |
| AntaresAutoTune Pro 11 | A 4.0 | Adjust per note | Low latency + MIDI | Makes harmonies automatically | — | Not listed | Not listed |
| AntaresAutoTune Advanced | B 2.6 | Speed, Humanize | Under 1 ms + MIDI | One note line at a time | — | Not listed | $450 [Official, checked Oct 26] |
| AntaresAutoTune | C 2.2 | Speed, Humanize | Low latency | One note line at a time | — | Not listed | $250 [Official, checked Oct 26] |
| MeldaProductionMAutoPitch | C 1.6 | Automatic only | Real time | One note line at a time | Free | Not listed | Not listed |
| Synchro ArtsRePitch Elements | C 2.4 | Pitch and timing | None | One note line at a time | — | Not listed | $69 [Official, checked Oct 26] |
| Synchro ArtsRePitch Standard | A 3.4 | Shape, formants | None | Multiple tracks | — | Not listed | $149 [Official, checked Oct 26] |
| WavesWaves Tune Real-Time | C 2.4 | Automatic only | Ultra-low latency + MIDI | One note line at a time | — | △ (via Waves StudioRack, per Waves) | Not listed |
| WavesWaves Tune | C 2.0 | Pitch and vibrato | None | One note line at a time | — | Not checked | Not listed |
| Synchro ArtsRevoice Pro 5 | A 3.6 | Down to vibrato, formants, sibilance | None | Matches multiple tracks | — | Not checked | $299 [Official, checked Oct 26] |
| Auburn SoundsGraillon 3 | C 2.0 | Automatic only | Real time | One note line at a time | Free | Not checked | Not listed |
| SoundtoysLittle AlterBoy | C 1.6 | For effects | Real time + MIDI | One note line at a time | — | Not checked | $99 [Official, checked Oct 26] |
Features checked on each manufacturer's official website on September 25, 2026. Check the store page behind the buy button for the price.
Read next
- MAutoPitch: features and rating (rank C)
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- Revoice Pro 5: features and rating (rank A)
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