Waves Audio has announced the release of a new AI-powered tool capable of precise key detection for any single melodic lines, multi instrument samples, or full mixes. Key Detector optimizes workflow by integrating seamlessly with Waves vocal tuning and harmonizing plugins.

Waves Key Detector is an indispensable time-saving tool for all music makers that aims to make finding your key easy. With the powerful Neural Networks engine developed by Waves, the plugin accurately determines the root note, identifies whether the scale is major or minor, and also presents two alternative scale options.

Using Key Detector is simple: just insert Key Detector, play the track, and let the plugin’s neural networks engine analyze the track: In seconds, you will receive the song’s key/scale. Key Detector can give you the accurate key, even if the track is slightly off-key. It will even suggest the two next most likely scales by clicking “Alternative Scales”.

In addition to finding the key of any track, Key Detector also serves as the perfect companion to Waves’ vocal tuning and harmonizing plugins: For smooth vocal tuning and harmonizing workflow, you can effortlessly transmit the detected key to the Waves Tune Real-Time, Waves Tune, Waves Harmony, and OVox Vocal ReSynthesis plugins. Click the “Transmit” button, and the detected key will be sent to all active instances of these plugins.

Key Detector is available to purchase for the intro price of $29.99 USD for a limited time (regular $64.99 USD). The plugin is also part of Waves Creative Access.

More information: Waves Audio