Caline CP-36 Big Dipper Pitch Shifter

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When recording your harmonizer pedal, you can either connect it directly to the input on your audio interface and capture the audio in your chosen DAW, or use a microphone that is placed in front of your amplifier speaker. 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. 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. 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. Please use the 9V power adapter whose polarity is negative center otherwise, the product may not work properly.

The number of inputs and outputs included on guitar harmonizer pedals differs depending on the model and the individual specifications of the device.

Here Are the Best Guitar Harmonizer Pedals

Nowadays, there are brands on the market that can make a great-sounding guitar pedal for an affordable price. For example, Mooer, Caline, Boss, Behringer, etc… All these brands make decent effect pedals that sell for affordable prices. Who is this best suited for: The TC Electronic Brainwaves pedal is best suited for guitarists who like to experiment to create their unique tones. With the TonePrint programming and customizable presets, you have plenty of freedom to shape sounds to your liking. Who is this best suited for: Donner’s pedals are suitable for musicians who are looking to save on cost without compromising on quality. The Harmonic Square is very easy to use, so you don’t need a wealth of experience with effects to benefit from this harmonizer pedal. This pedal surprised me with its many unique features, perhaps the most noteworthy being the ‘S-Bend’. At first, I was unsure of this feature’s purpose, but after messing around with it for some time I found that it offers the possibility of controlling the ascent or descent of the layered harmonies from the original note played on the guitar. It has six modes: Dyna (Dynamic Pitch Shifters), Mod (Dual pitch-shifters), Rand (Dual pitch shifters with random modulation), Arpy (Arpeggiator), Ring (Dual pitch shift with tremolo modulation effects), and Cloud (Dual pitch-shift with Reverb).

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.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.

Buffered harmonizer pedals, on the other hand, work by boosting the guitar’s signal to an optimal level. This ensures that as the signal travels through the chain, it doesn’t diminish in terms of its strength. It’s recommended that you begin your signal chain with a buffered pedal if possible, as this will provide an adequate boost. 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. Firstly, the ‘Key’ control allows you to determine the key of the song that you are playing on your guitar. The pedal is then able to set the duplicated notes to match that key. For example, if you chose A minor pentatonic, the pedal would know to include the notes A, B, C, D, E, F, G. Who is this best suited for: The Data Corrupter is a great choice for guitarists who incorporate electronic music elements into their songs. It has the potential to transform your guitar’s signal into a blend of synth tones and modulation effects, whilst adding complex harmonies to the output.My Review: My first impression of the Data Corrupter by EarthQuaker Devices led me to believe that it is a complex pedal. It features an array of rotary knobs, switches, and numbers displayed across its chassis. In reality, it is quite a complicated device, however, each of the controls has been included to create a unique, multi-functional pedal.

Before testing this pedal, I was slightly skeptical because so much of the original Whammy effect came from the sudden movement of the expression pedal. I discovered that by using the momentary switch and selecting a harmony interval, I was able to combine the pitch-shifting effect with warm-sounding additional notes. 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. Harmonizer pedals belong to the pitch-shifting category, which is most commonly positioned somewhere towards the beginning of the signal chain. Dynamic pedals, like compressors, EQ and limiters come first and are then followed by distortion, overdrive, fuzz, and wah pedals.My Review: I’ve long been an admirer of BOSS’ diverse range of guitar pedals. They’ve created an instantly recognizable design blueprint, and all of their pedals are as roadworthy as they come. The Harmonist PS-6 is their flagship harmonizer pedal, and I couldn’t wait to experiment with its many controls and functions. My Review: The CP-36 Big Dipper originally caught my attention due to its eccentric design, but after taking a closer look at the pedal I soon realized it has more to offer than just pleasant aesthetics. I’d describe this device as being a mixture between a traditional pitch shifter, harmonizer, and octave pedal. 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. 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.