Caline CP-36 Big Dipper Pitch Shifter

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Who is this best suited for: Like most BOSS pedals, the harmonist PS-6 is the type of device that all guitarists will find useful. However, I’d recommend it specifically to those who want to combine the harmonizer and pitch shifter effects with other pedals in their signal chain, as it blends very nicely with a range of other effects. A good quality PSU allows you to supply all of your pedals with the optimal voltage they require to function properly. The unit is connected to the pedal using power cables, and these can be left in place to save you time when you need to use your pedals. Boss is a brand that doesn’t need a special kind of introduction – they’ve been present on my pedalboards for decades, and they have proven to be constant in their sound quality and durable for a lifetime. The PS-6 Harmonist is, of course, no excuse. With the Shift selector switch, you can choose the interval that you want the Pitch Fork to produce for you (m2, M2, m3, M4, P4, P5, M6, m7, 1Oct, 2, Oct, 3Oct are available), and there is also the Detune mode, which is pretty self-explanatory. The ‘Poly’ feature is perhaps the only aspect of the pedal which I feel could have been improved, but it still serves a purpose once you learn how to use it correctly. Overall I can safely say that TC Electronic has created a brilliant harmonizer pedal that is amongst the very best on the market.

The Mooer Pitch Step was displayed for the first time at the NAMM show three years ago (2018), and it was a game-changer – this little pitch-shifter/pitch-bender was modern and reliable, yet affordable and easy-to-use. It is very compact, and it can be powered either by a 9V power or by a battery, which makes it very pedalboard-friendly. With the Mooer Pitch-step, you can pitch shift up and down an octave.

EarthQuaker Devices has included a few features and mechanisms to ensure that this pedal sounds crisp and authentic. Firstly, the all-analog signal path sets the tone for the sound quality of the device. Then there’s the subharmonic switch, which allows you to create interesting harmonies to accompany the dry signal. These features make the Data Corrupter unique amongst the majority of guitar harmonizer pedals. My Review: The DigiTech Whammy originally included an expression pedal that controls the velocity and speed of the pitch-shifting effect. However, this new edition has replaced the expression pedal with more onboard controls, which makes it possible to use the device as a harmonizer. Eventide is renowned for its high-end, advanced algorithms. The PitchFactor Harmonizer comes with MIDI and USB connectivity, making it a valuable tool in the recording studio and on the stage. In terms of the harmonizer effect, I liked the vast range of intervals and tones that can be added to the dry signal of the guitar. Who is this best suited for: If you enjoy the sound of an organ, the Organizer V2 by EarthQuaker Devices allows you to bring those harmonically rich tones onto your pedalboard. This device predominantly focuses on adding octave notes to the dry signal, so if you’re looking for more complex harmonies it may be better to choose a different option.

It gets powered by a power adaptor (included in the price) or by a 9V battery (which is always a plus). My Review: The PitchFactor Harmonizer by Eventide is a comprehensive guitar pedal that opens up a new realm of possibilities. The first thing I noticed about this guitar harmonizer pedal was how durable and solidly built it is, but what impressed me was its sonic qualities. My Review: At Guitar Lobby, we’re always on the lookout for weird and wonderful effects pedals. The second edition of EarthQuaker Devices’ Organizer is unlike any other harmonizer pedal and is designed to reproduce the tones of an organ-like instrument. Who is this best suited for: Due to the compact size and affordability of the Hotone Skyline Harmony, I’d recommend this pedal to guitarists who are trying to build up their pedalboard on a budget, or perhaps need to save as much space as possible for other more bulky effects. Recording the amplifier’s output using a microphone will ensure that your tone is consistent with the sound of your live guitar rig, but it will be more difficult to process the audio retrospectively due to the elements that the amp inevitably adds to the recording.

I also must mention that the Pitch-Fork has a TRS input for an expression pedal, so you can do all those dive bombs on the fly using your foot, just like on the classic Whammy by Digitech. The Op-Amp Big Muff was popularized by the brilliant Billy Corgan who first used it on the Smashing Pumpkins’ epic 1993 album Siamese Dream. After he was videotaped playing and talking about the reissue, Billy stated: ‘The magic’s still in the box, I can still get what I’m looking for!’” - Mike Matthews Then, once you’ve found the right balance between the sub-octave, dry and upper-octave notes, you can use the larger rotary control to change the harmonic content within the group. I was very impressed with the clean tone of this Mooer pedal, which remained even when dissonant harmonies are added into the mix. After testing many of EarthQuaker Devices’ pedals, I’m constantly impressed by the way they manage to design them in such a simple and easy-to-use way, whilst leaving the door open for complex tonal and dynamic effects. The Organizer V2 provides guitarists with endless possibilities for layering their tone with octaves and harmonies.