Load the vocal or instrumental track you plan on using in conjunction with the pitch corrector into your DAW. Programs such as ProTools, Cubase and Logic include pitch correction utilities within their standard suite of effects. Although many companies have created freeware DAWs, they typically do not include pitch correction tools. Popular retailers such as Best Buy, Guitar Center and Musician's Friend offer a variety of DAWs for purchase.
Create a general pitch correction effect by allowing the utility to move slightly off-pitch notes to the nearest true pitch. General pitch correction is typically the default setting on the device and requires no additional programming. After activating this setting, you should notice improved intonation within your recording.
Create dramatic pitch adjustment effects by bypassing individual pitches within the utilities field of correction. If, for example, you determine that you do not wish for the corrector to move any note to the pitch "C," notes slightly higher than "C" will automatically be shifted to "D" and notes marginally lower than "C" will be shifted to "B." This feature is especially useful when you wish to create harmonies that utilize very few notes.
Adjust the amount of time taken by the device to correct off-pitch notes using the "response" or "speed" setting. At a shorter setting, the device will correct at a faster pace. Conversely, a longer setting will force the corrector to move at a slower speed.