No doubt this issue will be much discussed over the coming weeks but I too must express my contempt for the people behind the X Factor and their use of auto-tune during the auditions.
According to the BBC - An X Factor spokesman said post-production work was necessary on the show due to the number of microphones used during filming. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11056050)
Admittedly I am no expert on the technicalities of sound production and recording but I would like a little clarification on this matter. What could possibly necessitate the use of this technique? As far as I'm aware auto-tune is primarily used to cover up the vocal slips of, let's call them 'performers' for now. Given the audition process is supposed to be dredging the hopeful public for those with actual singing ability surely this is the most inappropriate course of action? Why does having so many microphones mean this is needed? The nameless X Factor spokesman is without doubt telling us some unsubstantiated bollocks here. While I'm sure most people agree a singing contest isn't all that important in the grand scheme of things. I think we can all agree pissing off the British viewing public at large doesn't end well.
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