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Description
Achieve seamless audio manipulation with the Waves SoundShifter, the go-to tool for musicians and producers looking to adjust pitch and time with precision. This plug-in stands out for its ability to shift pitch or time without compromising the original quality, making it perfect for sound design, film scoring, and music production. Whether you're looking to tweak a vocal track or rework an entire composition, SoundShifter provides unparalleled clarity and accuracy.
Designed with both flexibility and ease of use in mind, SoundShifter offers a suite of tools to suit any editing style. The Parametric Tool allows for straightforward offline time and pitch scaling, while the Graphic Tool supports variable automated adjustments. For those who need real-time modifications, the Real Time Tool is there to ensure immediate results. With four distinct algorithm modes—Sync, Smooth, Transient, and Punchy—you can optimize settings to meet the unique needs of your audio projects.
The integration with the Pro Tools Time-Trimmer Tool further enhances this plug-in's utility, allowing for seamless editing directly on your tracks. SoundShifter also offers four link modes, providing the flexibility to define relationships between pitch and time manipulations according to your creative vision.
Key Features:
- High-quality, independent time scaling and pitch shifting
- Parametric Tool for easy offline time/pitch scaling
- Graphic Tool for automated variable ratios
- Real Time Tool for immediate pitch shifting
- Four Algorithm Modes: Sync, Smooth, Transient, Punchy
- Seamless integration with Pro Tools Time-Trimmer Tool
- Four Link Modes: Unlinked, Time, Pitch, Strapped
Product specs
| Software Type | Pitch/Time Shifter |
| Platform | Mac, PC |
| Upgrade/Full | Full |
| Download/Boxed | Download |
| Bit Depth | 64-bit |
| Format | AudioSuite |
| Hardware Requirements - Mac | Intel Core i5 or higher (M1 support), 8GB RAM minimum |
| Hardware Requirements - PC | Intel Core i5 / AMD Quad-core or higher, 8GB RAM minimum |
| OS Requirements - Mac | macOS 10.14.6 or later |
| OS Requirements - PC | Windows 10 or later |
FAQs
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What are the main features of the Waves SoundShifter plugin?
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Waves SoundShifter offers pitch and time shifting capabilities with three components: Parametric, Graphic, and Real-time. It includes modes like punchy, smooth, transient, and sync, and supports multiple control options for precise adjustments.
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Is Waves SoundShifter compatible with my DAW?
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Waves SoundShifter is compatible with Mac and PC platforms and supports AudioSuite format, making it suitable for use with DAWs like Pro Tools.
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What are the system requirements for running Waves SoundShifter on a Mac?
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To run Waves SoundShifter on a Mac, you'll need macOS 10.14.6 or later, an Intel Core i5 processor or higher (with M1 support), and a minimum of 8GB RAM.
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Can Waves SoundShifter handle both mono and stereo audio files?
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Yes, Waves SoundShifter can process both mono and stereo audio files, offering flexibility in various audio editing scenarios.
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Does Waves SoundShifter support high-resolution audio?
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Yes, Waves SoundShifter supports up to 24-bit 96 kHz resolution, ensuring high-quality audio processing for professional projects.
Videos
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Creating EDM Risers with the Waves SoundShifter Plugin
Reviews
PROS
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Effective pitch shifting with precise tuning adjustments
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Works well for specific genres like Trance
CONS
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Limited functionality outside of Pro Tools
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Time-shifting feature missing for non-Pro Tools users
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Requires inserting on all tracks for consistent tuning
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Reverts to default tuning unless track is saved
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Misleading marketing about full capabilities
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Compatibility issues with some DAWs like Cubase
5.0 out of 5
Based on 1 Review and 3 Ratings
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In this YouTube video [at e.g. 00:48:46] Luke uses the SoundShifter plugin to transpose his track.
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