Antares Auto-Key 2

Automatic Key, Scale, and Tempo Detection Plugin

Antares Auto-Key 2
Antares Auto-Key 2
Antares Auto-Key 2
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View System Requirements
Supports Apple Silicon natively
AAX Native - Compatible with Pro Tools 11 and above
AudioUnits Format VST3 Format
Free iLok account required, USB dongle optional
iLok Dongle Required
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Auto-Key 2 is the automatic key, scale, and tempo detection plug-in which easily identifies primary musical properties to assist music creators and speed up their workflows.

Effortless Analysis

Scan your music in real-time and automatically detect key, scale, and tempo information from any audio file.

Drop It Like It's Hot

Drag and drop audio files directly into Auto-Key 2 to easily detect key, scale, and tempo information across all Auto-Tune plug-ins.

Direct to Auto-Tune

Click the "Send to Auto-Tune" button, and compatible versions of Auto-Tune are automatically updated with the correct key and scale settings.

Automatically Stay in Key

Automate key changes to compatible Auto-Tune plug-ins in your session to ensure all Auto-Tune plug-ins stay in key with your song.

Features

  • Automatic Key, Scale, and Tempo Detection
  • Drag-and-Drop Audio Files (MP3, WAV, FLAC, AIFF)
  • Send Key and Scale Changes Directly to Auto-Tune
  • Resizable UI With Light and Dark Modes
  • Automated Key Changes

Why Auto-Key?

By automatically updating the key and scale of all the Auto-Tune effects in use, Auto-Key will drastically improve your workflow and boost your productivity.

However, it does much more than finding the correct key and scale for your music.

Auto-Key detects the key and scale of a track outside of your session in seconds, which is ideal if you're a DJ looking for tracks in the same key.

Furthermore, the pitch reference display and the Detune control will allow you to adjust the pitch reference based on the deviation from the standard A440.

What is key and scale detection?

A key and scale detection plug-in analyzes an audio file and automatically detects the vocal characteristics of a track, giving all the necessary information for an effective pitch correction.

Some of the best key and scale detection plug-ins provide real-time key detection and editing features to adjust the tonality of any vocal sample while recording or during playback.

How does the Auto-Key plugin work?

If on your project you have multiple Auto-Tune plug-ins opened on separate tracks, you'll see they're all set to the standard C chromatic key.

Add Auto-Key to the original vocal track to find the correct scale and key.

After playing the track for a few seconds, Auto-Key will display the key.

The final step is to click on 'Send to Auto-Tune' to update all the instances of Auto-Tune in use.

Auto-Key uses TONART V3 by zplane as its automatic key detection engine.

System Requirements

  • MacOS 11 Big Sur and above
  • Officially supported up to MacOS 13 Ventura
  • Windows 10 and above (64-bit only)
  • Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon CPU
  • Free iLok account and iLok License Manager
  • iLok Machine and iLok USB licensing methods are supported
  • Includes 2 activations per license

Plugin Formats

AAX Native, AU, and VST3

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Get a free upgrade to RX10

This offer is valid until RX10's release.

Eligible Products

Purchase one of the following products:

  • RX9 Standard
  • RX9 Standard - Crossgrade from any paid iZotope product
  • RX9 Standard - Upgrade from any RX Standard, Advanced, or Post Production Suite
  • RX9 Standard - Upgrade from RX Elements/Plugin Pack
  • RX9 Advanced
  • RX9 Advanced - Crossgrade from any paid iZotope product
  • RX9 Advanced - Upgrade from RX Advanced 1-8, or Post Production Suite 1-5
  • RX9 Advanced - Upgrade from RX Standard 1-8
  • RX9 Advanced - Upgrade from RX Elements/Plugin Pack
  • RX Post Production Suite 6
  • RX Post Production Suite 6 - Upgrade from RX Post Production Suite 1-5
  • RX Post Production Suite 6 - Upgrade from RX Advanced 1-8
  • RX Post Production Suite 6 - Upgrade from RX Standard 1-8
  • RX Post Production Suite 6 - Upgrade from RX Post Production Suite 1-8

Exclusions

Only the upgrades and crossgrades specified above are eligible. All others listed apply to the full version of the product only. Education versions are not eligible.