Zynaptiq PITCHSHIFT

What Zynaptiq PITCHSHIFT is

Zynaptiq PITCHSHIFT is a pitch-shifting plug-in for music production, sound design, and post-production, available for macOS and Windows. Both editions shift pitch and formants across ±12 semitones in 1-cent increments, and formant movement can be linked to pitch for correction. The standard edition includes HYBRID, RESYNTHESIS, and STRETCH algorithms; PITCHSHIFT PRO adds CONFORM, GRANULAR, and LPC, plus phase-synchronous processing for up to 16 channels. The plug-in supports MIDI control of its controls, preset navigation, and load and save commands. It is a 64-bit plug-in: macOS formats are AU, AAX Native including AudioSuite, and VST 3; Windows formats are AAX Native including AudioSuite and VST 3. Compatible hosts must process 32-bit-float audio. Prices are $79, paid once for PITCHSHIFT, $129, paid once for PRO, and $49, paid once for the upgrade, which requires PITCHSHIFT. A fully functional 30-day trial is available. Activation requires a free iLok.com account.

Who it suits

It suits music producers, sound designers, and post-production users who need pitch and formant shifting. PRO may suit users who need extra algorithms or processing for up to 16 channels.

Limits

PITCHSHIFT includes three algorithms and mono and stereo processing. PRO includes six algorithms and supports up to 16 channels; the $49 as a one-time upgrade requires PITCHSHIFT.

Getting started

1. Choose PITCHSHIFT, PITCHSHIFT PRO, or the upgrade; the upgrade requires PITCHSHIFT.
2. Submit the download form to receive download links by email, or request the fully functional 30-day trial.
3. Install the 64-bit AU, AAX Native, or VST 3 plug-in on macOS, or AAX Native or VST 3 on Windows.
4. Use a compatible host that processes 32-bit-float audio and meets the stated operating-system requirements.
5. Activate through PACE with a free iLok.com account; choose machine-based or iLok 2-or-newer activation.

Verdict

PITCHSHIFT covers pitch and formant adjustment with three algorithms, while PRO adds three more and multi-channel processing. The 30-day trial lets users evaluate it before choosing a paid edition.