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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

What are the main features of the Waves SoundShifter plugin?

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.

Is Waves SoundShifter compatible with my DAW?

Waves SoundShifter is compatible with Mac and PC platforms and supports AudioSuite format, making it suitable for use with DAWs like Pro Tools.

What are the system requirements for running Waves SoundShifter on a Mac?

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.

Can Waves SoundShifter handle both mono and stereo audio files?

Yes, Waves SoundShifter can process both mono and stereo audio files, offering flexibility in various audio editing scenarios.

Does Waves SoundShifter support high-resolution audio?

Yes, Waves SoundShifter supports up to 24-bit 96 kHz resolution, ensuring high-quality audio processing for professional projects.

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Creating EDM Risers with the Waves SoundShifter Plugin

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Creating EDM Risers with the Waves SoundShifter Plugin

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Waves Audio

Video thumbnail for Waves Mastering Lesson 25 - SoundShifter Tool by Gabriel Toma

Waves Mastering Lesson 25 - SoundShifter Tool

Gabriel Toma

Gabriel Toma

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Pitching Plugin of the Pros: WAVES SoundShifter

On the Hook Games

On the Hook Games

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How to change the key of a song with WAVES SOUNDSHIFTER!

Forest Whitehead

Forest Whitehead

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Waves SoundShifter Pitch || Secret Functions || Transpose/Modulate To Any Key

Sectormadeit

Sectormadeit

Video thumbnail for Open up Your Creative side With Waves Soundshifter | Trance Tutorials by Adam Ellis 'Trance Tutorials'

Open up Your Creative side With Waves Soundshifter | Trance Tutorials

Adam Ellis 'Trance Tutorials'

Adam Ellis 'Trance Tutorials'

Video thumbnail for How to Create A Riser Using An 808 SNARE ( Or any sound!) Using Waves SoundShifter . by Jake Antelis

How to Create A Riser Using An 808 SNARE ( Or any sound!) Using Waves SoundShifter .

Jake Antelis

Jake Antelis

Reviews

PROS

  • Effective pitch shifting with precise tuning adjustments

  • Works well for specific genres like Trance

CONS

  • Limited functionality outside of Pro Tools

  • Time-shifting feature missing for non-Pro Tools users

  • Requires inserting on all tracks for consistent tuning

  • Reverts to default tuning unless track is saved

  • Misleading marketing about full capabilities

  • Compatibility issues with some DAWs like Cubase

5.0 out of 5

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Soundshifter

Use it a lot in my latest Trance productions.

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See how Nick Mira uses Waves SoundShifter

Nick Mira

Music Producer

Internet Money

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In the linked tutorial he used this plugin at 4:56

See how Bad Snacks uses Waves SoundShifter

Bad Snacks

Music Producer, DJ

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In this YouTube video Bad Snacks mentions using this plugin at 8:24.

See how Tennyson uses Waves SoundShifter

Tennyson

Drummer, Keyboardist

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In this YouTube video [at e.g. 00:48:46] Luke uses the SoundShifter plugin to transpose his track.

See how Will K uses Waves SoundShifter

Will K

Music Producer, DJ

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In this video at 33:54 we can see Waves Soundshifter

See how Royce David uses Waves SoundShifter

Royce David

Keyboardist, Composer

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In this vlog, Royce is seen with Soundshifter open in Ableton.

See how Faustix uses Waves SoundShifter

Faustix

Music Producer, DJ

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In a breakdown of his track "Bailamos" at 16:35 in a Point Blank Music School video, Faustix discusses using the Waves SoundShifter plugin, noting that it makes the sound "less attractive" compared to LittleAlterBoy.

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