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Auto-Tune has become a staple effect in modern music production, particularly popularized by artists like T-Pain and more recently, Lil’ Skies. In this article, we’ll dive into the world of creating your own Auto-Tune-style presets using Antares Auto-Tunepro 3 on Windows.

For those new to audio processing or unfamiliar with these terms:

- Auto-Tune is a pitch correction software developed by Antares Audio Technologies that can be used for both creative and corrective purposes in music production.

- A preset in the context of effects like Auto-Tune refers to pre-set configurations saved within an effect plugin, allowing users to quickly apply identical or similar settings across multiple tracks or projects.

### Installing GSnap

Before we dive into creating our Lil’ Skies-inspired presets, you'll need to download and install a third-party plug-in called GSnap. While this article specifically covers using these methods on Windows with Antares Auto-Tunepro 3, the principles should be transferable across platforms that support VST-compatible plugins.

1. Visit 'GSnap Download Page'(https://www.gspotting.com/2015/04/download-gsnap-v1126.html).

2. Click on 'Download GSnap v1.12.6 for Windows (32-bit)' and save the file to a location you'll easily remember, such as your Desktop.

3. Once downloaded, double-click the .exe file to launch the installation process.

### Setting up Auto-Tune with GSnap

With GSnap installed on your system and Antares Auto-Tune 3 loaded within your DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), follow these steps:

1. Open a new project in your preferred DAW.

2. Create an empty track, then click the 'Insert' button at the top of this newly created channel strip to open up your plugin browser.

### Configuring GSnap for Lil' Skies-Style Auto-Tune

With GSnap loaded onto our chosen MIDI or audio track:

1. Within GSnap's main interface:

* Navigate to Edit > Preferences...

2. In the resulting window, under 'GSnap' on the left-hand side menu bar:

- Expand 'General'

3. Configure your desired settings as follows:

- Set Min. Frequency: 40 Hz.

4. Click 'OK' to save these changes.

### Applying Auto-Tune Effects

With GSTimeStretching enabled and our preset saved, you can now apply the effects of auto-tuning:

1. Select a region within your track that you wish to apply this effect too (or press Command + Shift + A on Mac or Ctrl + Alt + A on PC).

2. In Auto-Tune's main interface:

- Ensure Auto Mode is selected from the top-right drop-down menu.

3. Adjust the various sliders and knobs within Auto-Tune until you achieve a desired 'pitch-bending' effect, similar to what can be heard in Lil' Skies’ tracks.

### Saving Your Preset

To save your custom GSnap settings as an individual preset for future use:

1. Within GSnap:

- Go to File > Save As...

2. Name the file something descriptive (e.g., 'LilSkiesAutoTune'), then choose a location where you can easily access it later.

3. Click 'Save' to save your new preset.

### Using Your Preset in Future Productions

To apply this saved GSnap preset in future projects:

1. Open up Antares Auto-Tune within your DAW as described earlier.

2. Select the track(s) onto which you want to apply this effect by holding Shift (or Command on Mac) and clicking each desired channel strip.

3. In the main plugin window, click 'Presets' at top right corner of GSnap interface then browse through saved presets until finding ours called “LilSkiesAutoTune”. Clicking on it will load up all settings from last time you used this particular preset!

By following these simple steps and saving your custom GSnap configurations as individual presets within Antares Auto-Tunepro 3, you'll be well-equipped to easily recreate the distinctive vocal effects heard in Lil' Skies’ music. Remember that practice makes perfect – experiment with different settings until finding just the right balance of auto-tune 'wobble' and pitch-bending madness that suits your unique sound!

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