About this podcast

Dive into the fascinating story of Auto-Tune with Charlie Harding, a renowned music journalist and co-host of the Switched on Pop podcast, on this special miniseries episode of The Vergecast. Host David Pierce explores how Auto-Tune evolved from a simple audio plugin into a defining sound of modern music, captivated both artists and fans, and persisted through industry backlash. The conversation looks ahead to the AI era, drawing parallels and lessons from Auto-Tune's journey to understand the future sound and culture of music. Discover its impact on live performances, mastering techniques, and the ongoing debate around authenticity in an increasingly technological soundscape.