Explore formant shifting techniques in this 16-minute music production tutorial that delves into the science and practical applications of this popular vocal effect. Discover how to implement parallel processing in FL Studio before diving into five essential use cases: enhancing vocal interest, creating layered vocals, designing unique delay effects, avoiding unwanted pitch artifacts, and applying formant shifting to synthesizers. Master the use of industry-standard plugins like Little Alterboy and MAutoPitch while learning the scientific principles behind formant manipulation and its impact on vocal production.

Syllabus

- Intro
- What is formant shifting
- Getting sidetracked about parallel processing
- Setting parallel processing in FL Studio
- The science of formant shifting
- Use case #1: Make your vocals more interesting
- Use case #2: Layer your vocal
- Use case #3: Creating delays
- Use case #4: Avoid the "chipmunk" effect
- Use case #5: Formant shifting a synth
- Plugin #1: Little Alterboy
- Plugin #2: MAutoPitch