Why is Gsnap De-Amplifying the Signal in Audacity (audio reduction)?

"Since GSnap is mono-only, it mixes the left and right channels of any stereo signal before processing and outputs the result to both channels. The result in this case is that the signal is mixed with silence and you lose half of the signal.

GSnap supports 1x1 processing, so VST hosts generally use that when processing a mono signal. 

Workarounds:

1. As you suggest, you can boost the signal back up. It will need 6.02dB or 200% (assuming all of the above is correct). Depending on how Audacity deals with things internally, you may lose some dynamic range in the process. However, I think Audacity sticks to 32-bit floating point internally so you

2. Duplicate the track and make a stereo pair, process that, then split it back to mono. This way you should retain the full dynamic range as the signal hasn't been squashed and stretched again." (Link).

Best Free Autotune VST Plugins for Studio One

For a step by step guide to installing plugins to Studio One, check out my other post HERE. 

Remember that Studio One only supports 64 bit plugins. Also, Studio One Prime version does not allow for VST plugins. The Artist version does allow you to add your own VST's, but only if you purchase their add-on for about $80 HERE.

What are the best free auto-tune plugins for Studio One?

1) Gsnap - Gsnap is one of the most popular free auto-tune plugins on all plaforms for a reason. It provides subtle yet powerful pitch correction that allows the track to retain its natural sound. GSnap can be downloaded HERE.

2) MAuto Pitch Correction - MAutoPitch is a simple but great sounding automatic pitch correction plugin designed for vocals and other monophonic instruments. Besides making the audio more in-tune, MAutoPitch also provides creative features such as formant shift and stereo-expansion. It is quick, easy to use and free! Download HERE  (free with MXBundle).

GVST Gsnap / VST's not showing up in Audacity

If you've installed the VST correctly, then it should show up in Audacity. However, if it isn't,  remember that Audacity does not recognize 64-bit plugins. So if you used a 64 bit plugin, try again with the 32 bit version.

T Pain Gsnap Settings for Audacity

Min Freq = 40
Max Freq = 2000
Gate = -80
Speed = 1

Threshold = 320 cents
Amount = 100%
Attack = 1 ms
Release = 1 ms

Pitch Bend = 0 cents
Vibrato = 0 cents
Vib Speed = 0.1 Hz
Calibrate = 440 Hz

Great Free Autotune VST Plugins for Audacity (and other programs)

1) Gsnap. After lots and lots of testing, my personal favorite free pitch correction plugin is Gsnap. You can download two versions here:

http://www.gvst.co.uk/gsnap.htm (Newest Version)

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gza2ayr4ylfuqe3/AADelAd4TdoDFr8UXQff-nUna?dl=0 (Older version)

2) Kerovee. My 2nd favorite free pitch correction plugin is called Kerovee. Kerovee can give your voice an awesome T-pain sound if you want. It can be downloaded at the following link:

http://www.g200kg.com/en/software/kerovee.html


3) Autotalent version 2. My 3rd favorite free pitch correction plugin is called Autotalent (version 2). Autotalent is extremely simple, yet surprisingly effective. Here's the link!

http://www.olilarkin.co.uk/downloads/oldplugins/autotalent/

Click here to read my other post about how to add VST effects (.dll files) into Audacity