Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork

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Unleash your creativity with the Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork, a versatile pedal coveted by musicians for its pitch-shifting prowess. This magical tool not only transposes the pitch of your instrument across a +/- three-octave range but also offers three unique modes for transposing - up, down, or both simultaneously. The result? A rich and expansive soundscape that can transform your 6-string guitar into an 18-string symphony, emulate a synth, or simply provide a razor-sharp, multi-octave jump for single notes.

The Pitch Fork is straightforward and intuitive, boasting an 11-position Shift switch that allows you to select the maximum transposition interval, and a Blend knob that controls the mix of the dry signal and the effected signal. It also features an EXP jack that lets you control pitch and glissando with an expression pedal.

The pedal's Latch button offers two modes; Latch and Momentary. In Latch mode, the footswitch toggles between effect on and buffered bypass each time it's pressed, while in Momentary mode, the effect is only active while the footswitch is depressed.

Whether it's for creating harmonies, pitch-shifting, or simply adding an extra layer of texture to your sound, the Pitch Fork is a must-have addition to your pedalboard.

Key Features:

Transposes over a +/- three-octave range
Three shift modes: up, down or dual
11-position Shift knob selects the transposition interval
Blend knob controls the mix of the dry signal and the effected signal
EXP jack for controlling pitch and glissando with an expression pedal
Latch and Momentary modes for different footswitch and EXP input behaviours
Powered by either a 9V battery or the included EHX 9.6DC-200 power supply
Buffered bypass for maximum signal path integrity

Owner's manual

Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork User Manual

Product specs

Pedal Type	Pitch Shift
Inputs	1 x 1/4" (Instrument)
Outputs	1 x 1/4"
Other I/O	1 x 1/4" (expression)
Power Source	9V DC power supply (included)
Power Usage	30mA
Batteries	1 x 9V
Height	2.1"
Width	2.75"
Depth	4.5"

FAQs

What is the primary function of the Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork pedal?: The Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork pedal shifts an instrument's pitch up or down by up to three octaves, allowing for creative harmonizing and pitch-shifting effects.
Can the Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork be used with an expression pedal?: Yes, the Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork has an expression pedal input, allowing you to control the pitch shift amount dynamically.
Does the Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork work with bass guitars?: Yes, the Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork is suitable for both guitar and bass, providing versatile pitch-shifting capabilities across different instruments.
What power supply does the Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork require?: The Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork operates on a 9V DC power supply, which is included, and it can also run on a 9V battery.
How does the Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork differ from other pitch shifters?: The Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork offers polyphonic pitch shifting, meaning it can handle chords without glitching, and provides a wide range of pitch intervals for creative sound exploration.

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PROS

Compact size saves pedalboard space
Superior sound quality compared to competitors
Versatile; suitable for various musical styles and tunings
Effective for both guitar and bass, including 5-string basses
True bypass preserves signal integrity
Momentary switching option for accenting short passages
Dual mode provides organ-esque and heavy doubling sounds
Allows for easy transposition without retuning
Expression pedal input for additional control
Durable construction suited for rigorous use

CONS

High register can sound "cheesy"
Requires included power supply to avoid noise issues
Minor latency noticeable in pitch tracking
Cannot independently mix pitch in dual mode
High price point, especially with added cost of expression pedal
Lacks minor third interval for certain tuning adjustments
Some find the octave down setting to have noticeable latency
Can add "clunk" and percussiveness when used with gain
Pitch tracking can be slow when used 100% wet for real-time tone shifting
Some users find the tone metallic or artificial in certain settings

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The Pitch Fork supports +1, +2, and +3 octaves up or down, offers a blend knob, expression pedal input, and operates at about 40mA.
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The Pitch Fork Plus allows for individual volume control for each voice, offering flexibility in blending pitch effects.
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The "x-mod" section enables complex ring modulation setups where one voice can modulate another, providing unique sound design possibilities.
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The Yamaha FC7 expression pedal is praised for its sweep and compatibility with the Pitch Fork, but may require special cables for connection.
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Some users achieve a rich chorus sound using the m2 interval setting with an expression pedal slightly off heel.
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Users highlight the pedal's ability to create ambient pitch swells using an expression pedal to blend clean and pitch-shifted signals.
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Owners report a metallic sound when using full octave up or down, but it blends well with fuzz effects.
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Some users report noise issues and unexpected volume boosts even with isolated power supplies, suggesting potential quality control variability.
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Some users find the menu navigation challenging, particularly when setting up the cross-modulation features, requiring practice to master.
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The Moog EXP series expression pedals are noted for their firm build, allowing users to set and maintain a specific pitch easily.
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The Pitch Fork's detune feature is compared to the chorus effect, offering flexibility with an expression pedal that other pedals lack.
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The Pitch Fork Plus is noted for lacking MIDI functionality, which limits recall of presets compared to the Digitech Whammy V.
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Mods and upgrades

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Modding a Wah pedal to serve as an expression pedal involves adding a TRS jack and soldering three wires, offering a cost-effective alternative.
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The Expression Ernie Mod allows the Ernie Ball VPJr to toggle between volume and expression pedal functions, optimizing space and cost for those with limited pedalboard space.
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Some users report that cheaper expression pedals can be fragile, specifically mentioning the need to repair the plastic arm on the pot for longevity.
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4.5 out of 5

Based on 27 Reviews and 187 Ratings

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darrell_qualls

250

about 8 years ago

Good as an Octave pedal, bad as a whammy

The Pitchfork is a great Octave up/down ocatve pedal, although the octave down has very noticeable latency issues (with that said you can get some cool cello like effects out of it). If you are looking for Whammy style effects then stick with the Whammy, this is not a good alternative as you will not find that signature "Whammy" tone and nuance.

eric_b_wood

776

almost 8 years ago

Best pitch shifter!

This replaces the mooer octaver I've been using. The tracking on this thing is phenomenal! I'm loving the m4 and pentatonic modes on it, especially when you put a fuzz right after! And don't get me started on the expression pedal controls...

junkmale2000

235

over 9 years ago

Versatile pitch shifter

The Pitch Fork is a great pitch shifter. It has several pitch shift pre-sets. Not just octaves but fifths, sevenths etc. It works best with single notes but can handle chords adequately. I use it with a Mooer slow engine to get an organ swell effect and for whacked out lead breaks

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demetri_wolfe

over 9 years ago

Amazing!

I used to have the digitech whammy IV. It was great, but it didn't handle chords well when the effect was on (sounded quite spacey and unclean). I plugged my expression pedal into it and the chords sounded like the guitar was actually in a different tuning (with a bit of volume boost as well). It also provided a great deal of range for dive bombs. Highly recommend for people who use floyd rose equipped guitars for fast and easy alt. tuning

euan

287

over 11 years ago

God of A Pedal

This is a crazy pedal. You can practically drop tune by twisting a nob, fantastic sound. "You can also make crazy 'synthy' effects by running it through a big muff"

biscuitbarn

222

over 10 years ago

no brainer

I wasn't in the market for a pitch shift type pedal but after playing with this one, I couldn't resist. Many pitch options, and many other options in general, at a low price point. Duh! Can turn my standard electrics into baritones, and with its expression in it instantly turns into a whammy pedal.

charles_rhine

112

over 6 years ago

It sounds great.

I use it to play bass on my guitar and as a bend pedal. It sounds great.

gnarleymarley

about 8 years ago

awesome, but risky

Solid phase shifter. However, if you are using it with gain, it adds alot of "clunk" and percussiveness from the strings. It can also add quite a bit of worble. be careful

bradflora

576

over 10 years ago

Pitch tracking is too slow for my taste

This does what it says it does very nicely, but if you want to run it 100% wet to shift your tone in real-time I think you should pass. The pitch tracking is noticeably slow when trying to play a bass line, for instance.