Antares Audio Technologies
Antares Audio Technologies is the creator of AutoTune, the industry-standard pitch correction and vocal processing software founded in 1997 by Dr. Andy Hildebrand, headquartered in Santa Cruz, California.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1997
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Jordan Bramble
About
Antares Audio Technologies is the creator of AutoTune, the world-renowned pitch correction software that has fundamentally shaped modern music production. Founded by Dr. Andy Hildebrand, the company released AutoTune in 1997, and it was first brought to mainstream attention when Cher's 1998 hit 'Believe' showcased its distinctive vocal effect. Since then, AutoTune has become the industry standard for professional pitch correction, used by virtually every major recording artist and producer worldwide. Based in Santa Cruz, California, Antares Audio Technologies has spent over two decades pioneering innovative DSP-based audio technology. Their product lineup includes AutoTune Pro, AutoTune 2026, and the AutoTune Unlimited subscription service, offering more than 20 professional vocal production tools. The company also develops complementary technologies such as the Harmony Engine for generating vocal harmonies, Vocodist for classic robot vocal effects, and AI-powered vocal mixing tools including Vocal Prep, Vocal EQ, Vocal Compressor, Vocal De-Esser, and Vocal Reverb. Their software is trusted by Grammy-winning producers and artists including Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Lady Gaga, and many others.