The Second Track

The Millionaire's Mistake: How Auto-Tune Saved Pop Music (By Accident)

Episode Summary

In 1997, a petroleum engineer's failed attempt to make seismic data sound musical accidentally created the most controversial audio effect of the modern era. From Cher's 'Believe' to Travis Scott's entire aesthetic, we explore how Auto-Tune went from industry secret to creative weapon—and why its inventor never saw it coming.