Caline CP-36 Big Dipper Pitch Shifter

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The Data Corrupter combines synth-like modulation with the capabilities of a harmonizer pedal. I was impressed by its ability to produce complex harmonics which reach three octaves up or down from the dry note played on your guitar. It gets powered by a power adaptor (included in the price) or by a 9V battery (which is always a plus). In this article, I reviewed a lot of budget-friendly pitch-shifters, and I must agree that some companies on the market can’t stop surprising us with their prices versus the quality they are producing positively. Then there’s the ‘Mix’ control which is sometimes also labeled ‘Dry/Wet’. This determines the blend between the dry signal of the guitar and the harmonies created by the pedal.

Who is this best suited for: Guitarists who want to capture the attention of the audience when playing solos will enjoy the sound created by the Whammy Ricochet. This pedal is sure to propel your guitar to the top of the mix instantly. Harmonizer pedals work by duplicating the original signal played on a guitar and modulating the pitch to create harmony. This is the same process used by pitch shifter and octave pedals, except harmonizers, tend to move with the notes that are played and respond based on the keys and intervals the guitarist has established. My Review: Since Donner burst onto the scene in 2012, I’ve watched with a keen eye as they rapidly evolved into one of the leading affordable guitar pedal producers. The Harmonic Square is their flagship harmonizer and an octave pedal.Bottom Line: The Hotone Harmony pedal may be one of the most affordable devices on this list, but it is built to a very high standard. With true bypass switching and a robust zinc alloy chassis, the pedal is roadworthy and reliable. 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. My Review: Behringer is renowned for producing affordable pedals, which are often based on the designs of more expensive models. The US600 Ultra Shifter/Harmonizer is essentially a clone of the aforementioned BOSS Harmonizer, and it comes very close to the high standard set by that pedal.

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. The CP-36 Pitch Shifter is a new pedal from Caline with a boatload of options which allow you to get practically any pitch or octave sound you're after. Great with single notes and chords alike. The wet and dry knobs allow you to blend the original signal vs the new harmonic signal. The detune mode on the selector ranges from -15 to +25 cents and again can be a subtle to "experimental" sounding effect depending on the settings. Takes a 9v power supply. Guitar harmonizer pedals vary in terms of the controls and parameters they feature. Some are designed more simplistically, while others use complex digital processors to allow the musician to create complex harmonies to accompany their riffs, melodies, and chords.The absolute favorite of many guitarists who are into pitch-shifting, the Pitch Fork by Electro Harmonix is one of the best on the market.

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. The FX600 has six effects in it – Flanger, Chorus, Phaser, Delay, Tremolo, and of course, a Pitch-Shifter. Because in this article, I am reviewing pitch-shifter pedals, I won’t focus on the other effects of this pedal. Instead, I will only review the pitch shifter effect. One of the best things about guitar harmonizer pedals is that they are equally as useful for recordings as they are for live performances and rehearsing. In default mode, I discovered that the Skyline Harmony simply adds a perfect 5th to whatever notes I played on the guitar. This mode is great for adding depth to solos, and for metal-style shredding. When I tweaked the position of the switch to ‘Pitch Shift Mode’, I was able to add an interval of semitones to my guitar’s original notes.The Marshmallow pitch-shifter by Alexander Pedals will strike an interest in many guitar players just by taking a glance – it has an exciting graphic design. However, the thing that will make them buy it is, of course, the fact that this pedal is one versatile beast. Who is this best suited for: Behringer pedals are suitable for guitarists who perhaps don’t want to spend a lot of money on individual effects, but still require access to high-quality tone-shaping options. I’ve tested several Donner stompboxes in the past, and have found that they each have one quality in common – ease of use. The Harmonic Square continues this trend. The large rotary control in the center of the pedal is used to adjust the interval between the dry note of the guitar and the reproduced harmony. Who is this best suited for: The Mooer Pure Octave is a solid choice for guitarists who want an octave-shifter in addition to a harmonizer pedal. This device performs both roles very capably and therefore can save you on cost and space.

If you plan to use your harmonizer pedal as a standard component in your signal chain it’s unlikely that you’ll need multiple inputs or outputs. However, if you want to use the pedal to split your signal you’ll need more than one output to facilitate this. Who is this best suited for: The Beetronics Swarm pedal is a suitable choice for guitarists who are looking to add a unique flavor of the harmonizer effect to their signal chain. If you’re a fan of artificial-sounding fuzz, I think you’ll find this pedal very interesting indeed. Please use the 9V power adapter whose polarity is negative center otherwise, the product may not work properly. In the context of harmonizer pedals, the original note played on the guitar is accompanied by a note which is generated by the device. This synthesized harmony merges with the original note to make a new tone, and it usually responds, or moves with the notes played on the instrument.Finally, the ‘Harmony’ control, which may be called ‘Interval’, is used to select the distance in tones between the original note played on the guitar and the harmony created by the pedal. For example, you could set this to ‘5th’ to create a harmony that is 5 notes away from the root. When buying gear, usually, the price dictates the quality. Of course, pitch-shifter guitar pedals are not an exception. Sometimes you don’t need to spend the college funds for the kids that you and your wife were saving up for years and still get a good guitar pedal.