Pitch-shift vocals up 6 semitones and apply formant shifting for a 'dolphin' effect
Problem: Creating unique, instrument-like vocal leads that stand out in a mix
To create an otherworldly vocal lead, pitch-shift the vocal up 6 semitones to match the track's key. Use formant shifting to create an unnatural rising/falling effect. This technique mimics the 'dolphin sound' heard in…
Unlink formant from pitch to access formant shifting
Problem: Not knowing how to access formant controls in PitchShaper
By default, formant controls are greyed out and linked to pitch. Unlinking them allows independent formant shifting, enabling effects like helium voices (formant up) or monster voices (formant down).
Modulate formant with LFO for dynamic timbre shaping
Problem: Adding dynamic timbral movement to pitch-shifted sounds
Use the LFO section in the formant control to modulate resonant frequencies, creating evolving timbres that change independently of pitch. This is useful for adding movement to vocal or instrumental textures.
Use density slider to control waveform texture in extreme formant/pitch shifts
Problem: Controlling texture in extreme pitch/formant modulation
The density slider affects waveform compression when formant and pitch are shifted drastically. At 0%, it creates micro-gaps for a raspy texture; increasing density fills gaps for a hard-sync-like effect.
Modulate formant with envelope follower for reactive timbre shifts
Problem: static, lifeless timbres
The formant section in PitchShaper can be controlled by its own envelope follower, allowing timbral changes that react to the input signal's dynamics. This creates evolving textures where the sound's vowel-like qualities…
Use formant filter with 60% mix, 60% resonance, 600Hz cutoff
Problem: bland, untextured bass
Applying a formant filter with 60% mix, 60% resonance, and a cutoff frequency around 600Hz adds a vocal-like quality to the bass. This technique is used to create a unique, textured bass sound that stands out in a mix.…