Bass Pitch Shifter Input Needed

JT_Copy9 · #1 05-09-2011, 05:24 PM

I need input on bass pitch shift devices. I am not married to a single pedal, multi pedal, or rack unit. I need a pitch shifter that works really well (no artifacts or latency). This needs to work for both recording and live applications. Any experiences out there? Price is not an issue.

Than You In Advance.
JT

TOOL460002 · #2 05-09-2011, 05:55 PM

a lot of this is not first hand experience, but...

from what ive read and heard, the ax fx rack unit or the eventide eclipse would be good options if you want a rack unit.

as far as individual pedals, i can vouch for the boss ps3 and the ehx hog. the eventide pitch factor appears to be another good option. if board space is an issue, thatll determine what you want. the ps3 is tiny, and good fun regardless. it is fairly sterile sounding, though.

bigchiefbc · #3 05-09-2011, 06:47 PM

Totally agree on the HOG, it is quite awesome. And the POG/POG2 is quite good as well if you only want octaves. However, while the PS-3 is a very cool pedal that can do some awesome wacky sounds, the OP said he wants an octaver with no artifacts, and the PS-3 definitely has chirpy artifacts. I actually find the Whammy to be cleaner than the PS-3 / PS-5.

BigOldHarry · #4 05-09-2011, 06:54 PM

I've been very happy with my micro POG...

kevteop · #5 05-10-2011, 05:58 AM

The pitch shifter in the Line 6 M-series pedals is really very good, you should go try out an M5. And of course when you're not using it as a pitch shifter there's a bunch of other nice toys in there too. It also has a harmonizer patch which is quite handy and works well.

NoiseNinja · #6 05-10-2011, 06:07 AM

I don't own a pitch shifter myself, so I couldn't tell for sure, but I've heard really good things about the micro pog, which would be my personal choice if I were to get one.

recnsci · #7 05-10-2011, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JT_Copy9

I need a pitch shifter that works really well (no artifacts or latency). This needs to work for both recording and live applications.

I really doubt you'll find pitch shifter with zero latency (it's nature of the beast), and no artefacts will be tough call as well.
EH variety (POGs, HOG) have quite a bit of latency as well as artefacts ("smearing" as a result of use of phase vocoder, can be a feature as well especially if you like "electric organ" tone of shifted sound).

Best bet would be (IMveryHO) Pitchfactor from Eventide, especially if price is not an issue.

coreyfyfe · #8 05-10-2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by kevteop

The pitch shifter in the Line 6 M-series pedals is really very good, you should go try out an M5. And of course when you're not using it as a pitch shifter there's a bunch of other nice toys in there too. It also has a harmonizer patch which is quite handy and works well.

I think the pitch shifting in my M9 is the best I've had on my board thus far, with the HOG being next best, and whammy worst of the three. But, an M5/9/13 is a lot of pedal to buy for that one effect. The Line 6 is pretty clean and clear, the HOG is very much a chirpy bird. Definitely has it own character and lends more to the organ sound, but a "clean" sound it is not. The whammy had the same issues IMO and was mechanically a pain in the butt. After a while I would have to reset the treadle range because it wouldn't go all the way down in heel down position.