KeroVee
Key Features
- Real-time pitch correction with adjustable TuneSpeed for subtle correction or hard robotic tuning effects
- Dual independent pitch correctors (Tone 1 and Tone 2), each with separate transpose, formant shift, pan, and level controls for layered vocal processing
- Three tuning modes: Scale (chromatic note selection), MIDI (monophonic note targeting), and MIDI Chord (polyphonic harmonic control)
- Formant preservation toggle that maintains the natural vocal character even when transposing pitch up or down
- Nuance control that determines whether subtle pitch variations like vibrato are preserved or corrected
- Built-in pitch graph displaying real-time incoming pitch against corrected output for visual monitoring
- Extremely lightweight at 872 KB with near-zero CPU usage, making it ideal for older systems and large sessions
Description
KeroVee by g200kg is a real-time pitch correction plugin focused on the classic "Auto-Tune effect" made famous by artists like T-Pain and Cher. It works as a 32-bit VST effect on Windows, correcting vocal pitch to a user-defined scale with adjustable speed, nuance, and intensity controls.
Unlike many pitch correctors that only output a single corrected signal, KeroVee offers two independent pitch-corrected outputs (Tone 1 and Tone 2), each with its own transpose, formant shift, pan, and level controls. This dual-output design lets you create layered vocal harmonies, stereo-widened tuning effects, or blend a corrected signal with the dry original in creative ways.
KeroVee supports three tuning modes: Scale mode locks pitch to selected notes on a chromatic keyboard, MIDI mode follows monophonic MIDI input for precise note targeting, and MIDI Chord mode accepts polyphonic MIDI for more complex harmonic control. A built-in pitch graph provides visual feedback of the incoming pitch against the corrected output.
The plugin uses almost zero CPU resources and runs well on older 32-bit systems, with BPB ranking it among the most customizable pitch correction options available. KVR users rate it 4.2 out of 5, praising its unique sound, MIDI chord support, and ease of use for achieving robotic vocal effects.
KeroVee v1.61 requires a Windows PC with an SSE2-capable CPU. The download is 872 KB and works with any VST-compatible DAW such as FL Studio, Cubase, or Ableton Live.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does KeroVee work as a 64-bit plugin?
No, KeroVee is a 32-bit VST plugin only. To use it in a 64-bit DAW like modern versions of FL Studio, Cubase, or Ableton Live, you need a 32-bit to 64-bit bridge such as jBridge or the built-in bridging in some DAWs. This is one of KeroVee's main limitations since most current DAWs have moved to 64-bit exclusively.
How does KeroVee compare to Antares Auto-Tune?
KeroVee targets the same hard-tuning "Auto-Tune effect" but with a simpler interface and fewer features. It lacks Auto-Tune's graphical pitch editing mode, low-latency tracking mode, and formant correction depth. However, KVR users note that KeroVee's pitch correction can sound comparable for robotic vocal effects, and its dual-output system for layered processing is something Auto-Tune does not offer in a single plugin.
Can KeroVee be controlled via MIDI for precise pitch targeting?
Yes, KeroVee supports MIDI input in two modes. In MIDI mode, it follows a single monophonic MIDI note to lock the vocal to that exact pitch. In MIDI Chord mode, it accepts multiple MIDI notes simultaneously, allowing the corrector to snap pitch to any of the played notes. You need to route a MIDI track to the KeroVee effect channel in your DAW to use this feature.
What is the difference between KeroVee's two Tone outputs?
KeroVee has two independent pitch correctors (Tone 1 and Tone 2), each with its own transpose, fine-tune, formant shift, pan, and level controls. You can set them to different transpositions to create vocal harmonies, pan them for stereo width, or blend one corrected output with the dry signal. This dual-output design is unique among pitch correction plugins at any price.
