How to Convert Voice to MIDI with OVox in Pro Tools

Mar 23, 2020

Learn how to use the Waves OVox vocal synthesis / vocoder plugin to convert your vocal performances and recordings to MIDI notation in Pro Tools.

  1. Create a new audio track and record or import your vocal signal.
    Create a new audio track and record or import your vocal signal.
  2. Search for OVox in your insert plugin list, and open it on the audio track.
    Search for OVox in your insert plugin list, and open it on the audio track.
  3. In OVox, click the ‘Synth Settings’ tab and click “MIDI OUT” at the bottom.
    In OVox, click the ‘Synth Settings’ tab and click “MIDI OUT” at the bottom.
  4. Create a new MIDI track and assign its input to the audio track that OVox is inserted on.
    Create a new MIDI track and assign its input to the audio track that OVox is inserted on.
  5. Record arm the MIDI track, and record while playing audio through the audio track.
    Record arm the MIDI track, and record while playing audio through the audio track.
  6. Use the OVox ‘Tolerance” control to adjust the density of the created MIDI notes. You can also use the Note Mapper to fit the notes into scales, generate chords & harmonies or apply the built-in arpeggiator.
    Use the OVox ‘Tolerance” control to adjust the density of the created MIDI notes.

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