Phil Bozeman

Whats a good pitch shifter pedal? I love the sound of Pitch Shifters for lead work and wanted to get one. What are some good ones out there? All advice is welcome.

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Marival

I've been meaning to look into pitch shifters, but I haven't really gotten into it that much. The only one I managed to try out is the Boss Harmonist pedal which seemed to do the trick. But I'm looking for more options to base my decision on.


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Phil Bozeman

That one sounds pretty nice actually. I usually use MXR pedals but I am pretty sure they don't make a pitch shifter, or atleast I have never seen it.

HeHasTheJazzHands

Imo, its hard to beat the Digitech Whammy for the price, and I believe they just recently released the 5th generation one.

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Phil Bozeman

I thought of the Digitech Whammy but isnt it like insane to use because theres so many options on the thing? I could never work my RP90 multi effects.

HeHasTheJazzHands

There are quite a few, but it should be simple to set up.

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RazorDave

I use the regular pitch shifter for boss...its very nice if you use it sparingly. Pros, you can be a one man guitarists, and do a few harmonies and octaves. Cons, it will harmonize in the exact setting you use, so for example, if you set it on 3rds, and on A minor, thats exactly what its gonna do, so a lick like the Trooper is not gonna be exact. Another small gripe, is it has a bit of a computerized, digital sound, but then again, its a pitchshifter? Overall, its a nice pedal!

Not trying to spam or anything, but I use it real quicky at 3:00 of this video...just will give you an idea of the harmony..that lick is in 5ths

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Phil Bozeman

Sounds pretty nice. A like your band too, really cool sound. Do all Pitch shifters have that same problem? You set them to harmonize a certain key and thats all they can do?

RazorDave

Thanks mate! Yes I believe most intelligent shifters, require you to set a key and position. Of course if you go uber expensive like an Eventide, i think thats a different story!

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Marival

It sounds alright. It's also one of those things that I personally would only use a few features of, much like my DD-7 Boss Delay (which is stuck on a mild analog delay 24/7). I don't like the drastic whammy application at all. The Three-voice harmony is very impressive though. Boss is quite good at slapping many toys in one box. I'll admit it's fun to **** around with, but that only goes so far.

And yeah, I don't recall seeing any true pitch shifting pedals from MXR. The Blue Box gives you some octaves down mixed with a fuzz. And there's the new Slash Octave Fuzz. I think that's as close as you'll get with MXR.

Quasar-Kid

Razor..!!!
You just keep BLOWING MY MIND
You are ONE HELL of a guitarist dude
plus you play ROCK music and that just makes me happy

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RazorDave

Thanks Quasi boy! Haha! I appreciate it mate! I just replied to your comment backstage....anyhow, as far as the pitchshifters... I believe SPARINGLY is the best method. It can be a nice little trick in your arsenal!

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Phil Bozeman

Definitely, it would get old FAST if you used it more than once or twice at a show. I want it more for messing around in my room lol, I just enjoy it a lot.

Dmann

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TC Electronics G-Major 2
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I own both, since getting the G-Major 2 my HM2 has been in the box.

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Mike_j

Are you after a pitch shifter or harmonizer?
I had the PS6 for a while but after a few months I sold it. I don't think the tone is very good in them. If I was shopping for one now, I'd probably try out the Digitech Harmony Man.

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jwebb1970

The Blue Box is cool, but only if you want an unpredictable octave & buzzy fuzz. Page's solo in Zep's Fool in the Rain is the best example of the Blue Box in action.

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plexi-paul

I am in a 1 guitar band as was another poster said and I use mine quite a bit. In fact, I was just getting my setlist ready for the weekend and I had like 8 songs that I use it in. Some songs I use the minor 3rd, some major 3, some octive up, some octive up/down.

This pedal gets a lot of use. I would never record with it....but it is fine for a club.