Now, getting pitch-perfect vocals is even easier -- Antares, the brains behind Auto-Tune and other great pitch-shift products, has announced the introduction of the next generation of Auto-Tune: Auto-Tune Evo.

Evo is priced at $399 (native) or $699 (TDM), and offers expanded functionality and workflow enhancements through a completely new software core, designed to make it easier to fix pitch problems on vocals and instruments. Auto-Tune Evo is available immediately, and upgrade deals are available for current users.

As a live sound engineer (and studio mixer), you'll undoubtedly hear people talk about mixing with VCAs. But what do VCAs - voltage controlled amplifiers - do, and how can you use them?

Stay tuned this week for a tutorial on the hows and whys of VCA mixing. You'll learn very quickly how you can use VCAs to further expand your options while mixing!