Throat

Throat is a powerful voice design plugin that allows for unprecedented control over vocal sound by simulating the human vocal tract. Designed to manipulate and shape vocal characteristics, Throat enables both subtle adjustments and extreme modifications, taking vocal sound design beyond the limits of natural human anatomy.

Throat Modeling

The core of Throat’s functionality lies in its physical model of the human vocal tract. This model allows you to alter the glottal waveform and adjust the dimensions of the throat, mouth, and lips. By stretching, shortening, widening, or constricting different parts of the vocal tract, you can create a wide range of vocal sounds and characteristics. This precision makes it possible to completely transform a vocal performance, from subtle enhancements to radical alterations.

Breath Control

One standout feature of Throat is its ability to control breathiness. By adding variable frequency noise, you can give a vocal track anything from a rough, raspy texture to a smooth, airy quality. This breath control is especially useful for creating realistic and dynamic vocal effects that enhance the natural expressiveness of the voice.

Pitch Shifting

Throat also includes pitch-shifting capabilities, allowing you to alter the pitch of a voice by up to an octave in either direction. This feature opens up even more creative possibilities, such as transforming a male voice to sound more female, or adding depth to vocals by creating lower, formant-shifted characters. Pitch shifting can be used in conjunction with the vocal tract modeling to craft entirely new vocal personas and effects.

Key Features

• Complete, adjustable model of the human vocal tract
• Capable of subtle to extreme vocal modifications
• Control over breathiness for realistic or stylized vocals
• Pitch shifting by up to an octave
• Highly flexible manipulation of vocal characteristics

These features make Throat an invaluable tool for music producers, sound designers, and vocalists looking to expand the sonic possibilities of their vocals. By offering precise control over the physical attributes of the voice, Throat allows for deep customization and creative experimentation.

How It Works

Throat operates by allowing users to graphically adjust different points in the modeled vocal tract. This includes the vocal cords, throat, mouth, and lips. Each point can be individually controlled for precise modifications, while the breathiness control introduces variable noise to the sound. Additionally, pitch shifting lets you raise or lower the voice's pitch for dramatic effects.

System Requirements

Throat is compatible with a wide range of DAWs and is available in various plugin formats. Here are the system requirements:

• AAX Native (Pro Tools 2018.1 or later): macOS 11 and higher, Windows 10 and 11
• VST3: macOS 11 and higher, Windows 10 and 11, compatible VST3 host
• Audio Units (AU): macOS 11 and higher, compatible AU host

Throat is a key component in vocal sound design and is included in the Auto-Tune Unlimited subscription, which provides access to a full range of vocal effects, Auto-Tune plugins, free software upgrades, and more.

Conclusion

Throat offers a revolutionary approach to vocal manipulation by giving users control over the physical aspects of the human vocal tract. Whether you're looking to make subtle improvements or craft entirely new vocal sounds, Throat’s comprehensive modeling system, breath control, and pitch-shifting features make it a versatile and powerful tool for modern music production.