Freq Shifter

This unusual effect is sometimes called “spectrum shifting” or “single sideband modulation”. Frequency shifting shifts every harmonic in the signal by a fixed number of Hz which causes the harmonics to lose their normal relationship. The more common pitch shifter, in contrast, preserves the harmonic relationships of the signal and so is better suited to creating “musical” harmonies.

This isn’t to say that the frequency shifter can’t be used musically. Small intervals of frequency shifting (1 Hz and below) can produce a wonderful, lush chorusing or phasing effect. For bizarre frequency shifting effects, simply crank up the frequency knob. Frequencies can be shifted up or down by any specified amount from .1 Hz to 24 kHz. You can also shift pitch up on one side and down on the other if you wish.

Comparison between Pitch and Frequency Shifting

Harmonic

Original

Pitch Shifted

Frequency Shifted

(Hz)

(100 Hz)

(100 Hz)

 

 

 

 

 

1

200

300

300

 

 

 

 

2

400

600

500

 

 

 

 

3

600

900

700

 

 

 

 

4

800

1200

900

 

 

 

 

5

1000

1500

1100

 

 

 

 

6

1200

1800

1300

 

 

 

 

7

1400

2100

1500

 

 

 

 

8

1600

2400

1700

 

 

 

 

Parameter

Description

 

 

Frequency

Sets the number of Hz that will be added or

 

subtracted with every harmonic in the signal.

 

Range: .01Hz to 24kHz

 

 

Left Direction

Sets pitch shift up or down for the left channel.

 

 

Right Direction

Sets pitch shift up or down for the right channel.

 

 

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fYou can also type in exact frequencies to a resolution of 1/10 Hz.

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0404 specifications

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