Everything you need to know about AutoTune Go — free pitch correction for FL Studio. Installation, controls, system requirements, and upgrade options.
General Questions
Q: What is AutoTune Go?
A: AutoTune Go is a free, streamlined edition of AutoTune built into FL Studio that delivers the same quality pitch correction AutoTune is known for. Select your key and scale, set your Retune Speed, and hear the difference instantly. AutoTune Go is the entry point to the AutoTune product line, and can be upgraded to AutoTune 2026 for the full feature set.
Q: Is AutoTune Go free?
A: Yes, AutoTune Go is built into FL Studio and freely available to all FL Studio users through FL Cloud, regardless of subscription status. It appears as a Free tier plugin in the FL Cloud Plugins app. No separate purchase or registration code is required.
Q: What do I get by upgrading to AutoTune 2026?
A: By upgrading AutoTune Go to AutoTune 2026, you will gain access to the following features:
- Full Retune Speed control, including 0 ms for the iconic "Auto-Tune Effect"
- Humanize and Flex Tune for more natural, expressive pitch correction
- Factory, Artist, and Custom Presets
- The full scale library, and custom scales via the onscreen Keyboard
- AutoKey compatibility
- Additional Latency Modes
- And more!
Key Features and Controls
Q: Which Vocal Range should I choose?
A: Pick the option that best describes your audio for the most accurate detection and correction. Vocal ranges are Soprano, Alto/Tenor, and Baritone/Bass; instrument options are High/Mid and Bass. Alternatively, you can let AutoTune select it for you with the Auto Detect feature.
Q: Which scales can I use in AutoTune Go?
A: The scales available in AutoTune Go are limited to Chromatic, Major, and Minor. Additional scale options, and the ability to create custom scales via the onscreen Keyboard are available after upgrading to AutoTune 2026.
Q: Can I create the hard-tuned "Auto-Tune Effect" in AutoTune Go?
A: AutoTune Go's Retune Speed knob has four fixed settings — 3, 20, 100, and 400 milliseconds. The 3 ms setting gives you a fast, tightly corrected sound. The iconic Auto-Tune Effect specifically requires a Retune Speed of 0 ms, which requires the full Retune Speed control range available in AutoTune 2026.
Q: Why are some controls locked in AutoTune Go?
A: AutoTune Go is a streamlined edition focused on core pitch correction. Locked controls become available after upgrading to AutoTune 2026.
Q: Does AutoTune Go include presets?
A: No. Factory presets, artist presets, and the ability to save your own custom presets are available after upgrading to AutoTune 2026.
Installation and Activation
Q: How do I install AutoTune Go?
A: Open the FL Cloud Plugin Application — from FL Studio via Tools Menu > FL Cloud > Manage Cloud Plugins, or from your applications folder — and sign in with your Image-Line account. Find AutoTune Go in the Effects tab or via the search bar, then click Install. FL Studio will then detect the plugin automatically and add it to the Plugin Database. No manual plugin scanning will be required.
Q: What do I need to use AutoTune Go?
A: To use AutoTune Go, you will need FL Studio 2025 or later, and an Image-Line account for FL Cloud. If you don't have the latest version of FL Studio, you can download it from Image-Line here.
Q: Do I need an Antares account or a registration code?
A: No, AutoTune Go is licensed through FL Cloud using your Image-Line account.
Q: Where do I find AutoTune Go in FL Studio?
A: You can access AutoTune Go the same way you would any other FL Studio plugin:
- Plugin Picker: Open the Plugin Picker (F8) and search for AutoTune Go under the FL Cloud category.
- Browser: Open the Plugins tab in FL Studio's Browser and locate AutoTune Go in the Plugin Database.
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Mixer: Select a track on the Mixer, click one of the insert slots on the right side, and select AutoTune Go from the effects menu.
Q: Can I use AutoTune Go in another DAW?
A: No. AutoTune Go is built into FL Studio and distributed through FL Cloud, so it's only available there. For pitch correction in other DAWs, see AutoTune 2026.
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