The impact of this tool on modern genres cannot be overstated. In the realm of modern Hip-Hop and Trap, where the line between rapping and singing is often blurred, vocal tuning is not just a corrective measure but an aesthetic choice. Artists like Drake or Travis Baker utilize pitch correction not to hide a lack of talent, but to create a specific texture. By making a professional-grade tuning engine accessible through free download promotions, Waves has ensured that this texture is the default sound of modern music. It has allowed a generation of SoundCloud rappers and DIY pop stars to compete sonically with major label releases from their bedrooms.

Finally, the update was complete, and Alex launched his DAW to test out the new version of Waves Tune. He loaded the plugin into his project and began to work on a particularly tricky vocal take. With the new real-time tuning feature, he was able to make adjustments on the fly, hearing the changes as he made them.