Simulating chorus from a single vocal track?

Hi guys,
I'd like to simulate a choir by using a single vocal track. What's the best way to go about doing that in Soundtrack Pro?
Thanks for any tips!!
Nick

To achieve this, you'd have to copy the voice a couple of times, and stretch & detune each copy. Fortunally there are plugins that can perform that task. The industry standard is 'Melodyne'. It's around 800 bucks, but I found a more friendly priced, and free plugin as well! They're all .AU plugins, so they can be used in STP.
Take look at Manifold & Autotalent on [KVR Plugin Database|http://www.kvraudio.com/get.php?mode=results&st=adv&soft%5B%5D=e&type% 5B%5D=90&type%5B%5D=91&type%5B%5D=58&f%5B%5D=au&osx=1&free=1&com=1&sf=0&receptor =&de=0&sort=1&rpp=30]
Melodyne: http://www.celemony.com/cms/index.php?id=products_studio

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