User guide

PitchFactor User Guide The Effects
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HarModulator/Chromatic Shift
HarModulator combines twin chromatic pitch shifters with modulation to deliver an extremely
wide range of effects from the subtle to the insane. Chromatic pitch shifters allow you to set
the pitch ratio of each of the voices in semi-tone intervals (12 steps per octave).
HarModulator features a six octave range (three up, three down).
To get a sense of how to use the modulation function, it’s best to start simply by setting both
PitchA and PitchB to UNISON, the delays to minimum, and the Ynob to minimum (zero
feedback). Now use the Depth control to set the amount of pitch modulation and the Speed
control to adjust the modulation rate. Turn the Xnob to try different modulation shapes and
sources. Note that you can select ENVELOPE as a source and use the dynamics of your playing
to drive the modulation.
OK, now try that with some pitch shifting, delay and feedback!
Pitch Mix
Controls the ratio of the level of PitchA to PitchB.
Pitch A/Pitch B
Selects the pitch shift interval in semitone increments from down three octaves to up three
octaves.
Delay A/B
Controls the amount of time delay for voices A and B. With Tempo OFF, delay is displayed in
mSec. With Tempo ON, delay can be sync’d to the tempo and is displayed as a rhythmic sub-
division of the tempo beat value.
Key/Depth
Controls the amount (or depth) of pitch modulation displayed in cents over a four octave
range (two octaves down, two octaves up). Fine control for micro-pitch modulation is
available and displayed in cents, ranging from -30 to +30 cents. When the modulation is a
positive value the two voices will modulate in sync with each other; when the value is
negative they will modulate out of sync.
Scale/Speed
Controls the modulation rate.
Xnob
Selects the modulation shape. Turn the knob fully clockwise to select Envelop and your
playing will drive the pitch modulation.
Ynob
Controls the amount of feedback for Delays A and B.