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Description
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 ManualProduct 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
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What is the primary function of the Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork pedal?
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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.
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Can the Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork be used with an expression pedal?
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Yes, the Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork has an expression pedal input, allowing you to control the pitch shift amount dynamically.
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Does the Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork work with bass guitars?
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Yes, the Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork is suitable for both guitar and bass, providing versatile pitch-shifting capabilities across different instruments.
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What power supply does the Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork require?
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The Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork operates on a 9V DC power supply, which is included, and it can also run on a 9V battery.
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How does the Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork differ from other pitch shifters?
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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.
Videos
EHX
Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork Polyphonic Pitch Shifter Pedal (Demo by Bill Ruppert)
Reviews
PROS
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Compact size saves pedalboard space
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Superior sound quality compared to competitors
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Versatile; suitable for various musical styles and tunings
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Effective for both guitar and bass, including 5-string basses
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True bypass preserves signal integrity
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Momentary switching option for accenting short passages
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Dual mode provides organ-esque and heavy doubling sounds
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Allows for easy transposition without retuning
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Expression pedal input for additional control
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Durable construction suited for rigorous use
CONS
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High register can sound "cheesy"
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Requires included power supply to avoid noise issues
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Minor latency noticeable in pitch tracking
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Cannot independently mix pitch in dual mode
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High price point, especially with added cost of expression pedal
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Lacks minor third interval for certain tuning adjustments
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Some find the octave down setting to have noticeable latency
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Can add "clunk" and percussiveness when used with gain
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Pitch tracking can be slow when used 100% wet for real-time tone shifting
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Some users find the tone metallic or artificial in certain settings
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork.
Features and functionality
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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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Use cases and applications
User experience
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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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Comparisons
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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4.5 out of 5
Based on 27 Reviews and 187 Ratings
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The best Octave/Pitch Pedal
I couldn't be more happy with this purchase. The PF is incredibly versatile and configurable. It sounds absolutely amazing. Just need to a get an expression pedal for it!
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In need of some more features but still good
Not the best Pitch modulator as you can't decide how much of the Octave up or down you get but the Detune is sick!
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Pedal board POG
Not nearly as robust as the POG but an ok replacement for a smaller live setup.
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Way more versitile than a POG
This pedal really out shines the pog in many ways and is half the price.
Artist usage
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At this video in 2:35 Jack says that inside his Fender Jazzmaster is built in EHX Pitch Fork.
The EHX Pitch Fork is visible in this photo of Jonny's pedalboard for The Smile, which is analyzed in detail in this King of Gear post.
Around 22:00 into this Rig Rundown video, Billy Gibbons' pedals can be seen, including his EHX Pitch Fork.
At 42:38 and 42:45 in this video, we can see Mike uses a Pitch Fork for Ten Tonne Skeleton
in this video at 2:46 you can see an ehx pitch fork in one of the drawers of taylors pedal "case"
Bill Kelliher of metal monster Mastodon stoked to add the EHX Pitch Fork to his arsenal. @mastodonrocks
According to Premier Guitar's article, Osborne's pedalboard includes the EHX Pitch Fork pedal.
Paul Banks uses two pedalboards when playing alongside RZA as Banks & Steelz. This photo is of his smaller side pedalboard, which appears to be dedicated to pitch shifting and looping. For some Banks & Steelz songs performed live, Banks plays bass parts with his electric guitar, hence the need for octave pedals. His Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork can be seen in this photo (taken at the Banks & Steelz Official 2016 ACL Fest Late Night Show at Antone's in Austin TX on Fri October 7, 2016).
Santiago relies upon a relatively modest yet rather intriguing array of pedals to achieve a wide variety of tones and effects. These include a Fulltone OCD overdrive, a Way Huge Swollen Pickle, a Voodoo Lab Micro Vibe, a Menatone Pleasure Trem 5000 tremolo, a Maxon AD9 analog delay, a Moogerfooger MF-108M (controlled by a Roland EV-5 expression pedal), an Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail, an Electro-Harmonix PitchFork, a DOD FX-17 Wah-Volume and a MXR ten-band EQ.
Album Usage
The Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork has been featured on the following albums:
2000: In Search Of The Endless Sky
Fleshwater (2025)
Nothing
Darkside (2025)
You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To
KNocked Loose (2024)
Prog Noir
Stick Men (2023)
Terrasite
Cattle Decapitation (2023)
Fear Of The Dawn
Jack White & Jack White (2022)
Gris Klein
Birds in Row (2022)
Noah / Cathedrals
Birds in Row (2022)
This World is Going to Ruin You
Vein.fm (2022)
Hidden Gems
The Blue Stones (2021)
Old Data in a New Machine, Vol. 1
Vein.fm (2020)
Death Atlas
Cattle Decapitation (2019)
Errorzone
Vein.fm (2018)
Vein on Audiotree Live
Vein.fm (2018)
After Laughter
Paramore (2017)
Junk Food Forever
The Amazons (2017)
Self-Destruct
Vein.fm (2016)
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