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46MainStage Instruments
• Range knob: Set the distance (number of bins) that you want to move each block.
• Bins knob: Set the number of bins contained in each block. Note that bins are numbered
(and selected) sequentially.
Smear
Smear averages between blocks of frequencies to create a smoother, more consistent
sound. It delivers different results to the Blur effect.
Tip: Try melodic loops that have pitch variations to showcase this effect.
• Mix knob: Set the balance between the original signal and the processed sound.
• Smooth knob: Set the number of frequency blocks to smooth between. Higher settings
have less sonic variation, so make small changes.
• Bright knob: Emphasize higher frequencies.
• Phase On: Enable to preserve the original phases of the source sound. This natural
variation in the sound provides a more organic cloud-like effect. Disable to lock the
phases of the source, resulting in a tight, metallic sound.
MainStage Alchemy pitch correction controls
Source components are shown only in advanced view. Click the Advanced button to switch
to advanced view, then click the A/B/C/D button to select the source you want to edit.
The parameters in this section are shown when the Pitch button is active in an additive or
spectral source subpage.
Pitch correction parameters
• On/off button: Enable or disable pitch correction.
• Amount knob: Set the intensity of pitch correction. Higher values result in stronger
correction.
• Speed knob: Set the delay time before pitch correction occurs, following a change in
the pitch of the sound. This is shown as a percentage.