Eventide Micropitch

TOTAL GUITAR JUNE 2021
94
T
he MicroPitch is an
algorithm found on
Eventide’s landmark
H3000 multi-eff ects
but its roots lie with the
H910 Harmonizer; producers and
players discovered that the slightly
unstable clock caused slight
deviations between pitch ratios,
and by pairing two H910 units they
could make guitars sound bigger.
Eventide embraced this ‘stereo
widening’ to off er precise control
over pitch parameters and it’s now
become a standalone eff ect here.
However the MicroPitch is no
one-trick pony.
Each of the six parameter
controls perform dual functions,
switched via a small LED button
– and they unlock a huge range of
sounds. The fi ve onboard presets
here showcase some of the tones
on off er (and there’s 50 more you
can download via Eventide’s
Device Manager software)
and exploring takes you from
modulated slapback echo to Leslie
tones, phasing and far beyond.
You really need to spend quality
time with these controls to
understand the potential here.
Preset 1 is where you’ll fi nd the
classic H3000 tones that bring can
you into Van Halen’s Sammy
Hagar era. Here you’ll fi nd 80s
rock stadium girth that some will
like as an ‘always on’ option. It’s
a distinct and addictive sound for
rock and you’ll need to spend time
with settings including the overall
mix and the mix of the Pitches
themselves to fi nd a sweet spot.
The pitch A and B controls also
allow you to dial in lead tones that
will stand out in a mix à la the
fi xed wah sounds of Michael
Schenker and Mick Ronson.
Further depth is provided by the
tone control’s treble and bass
boost capabilities, while the
Modulation control aff ects how
the pitch eff ects respond to your
playing’s sensitivity. This is
a powerful, iconic studio eff ect
encased in a pedal that’s wealth of
controls are key to its versatility.
Robert Laing
TYPE: Pitch-shifting delay
pedal with modulation
FEATURES: Multiple Bypass
options (Buffered, Relay,
DSP+FX or Kill dry), MIDI, 5
onboard presets, software
editor, Dual-action Active
Footswitch for latching
or momentary
CONT ROLS: Mix/Tone, Pitch A/
Delay A, Pitch B/Delay B,
Primary/Secondary Parameter
LED button, Depth/Mod,
Rate,Sens/Feedback, Pitch
Mix/Out Level, Tap in seconds
or BPM/Preset Select Mode
LED Button, Active LED Button
to switch between Active
Footswitch and Momentary
modes, Active and Tap
footswitches.
CONNECTIONS: Input 1/4” TRS
/ Mono Tip, Stereo Tip and Ring,
Output 1 and 2 1/4” TS Mono /
Mono, Expression pedal input
1/4” TRS, Aux Switch or MIDI
I/O, Mini USB
POWER: Included 9V DC
adaptor, 200mA
DIMENSIONS: 178 (w) x 121 (d)
x 71mm (h)
CONTACT: Eventide Audio,
www.eventideaudio.com
AT A GLANCE
A POWERFUL, ICONIC STUDIO
EFFECT ENCASED IN A PEDAL
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VALUE FOR MONEY
BUILD QUALITY
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USABILITY
EVENTIDE MICROPITCH DELAY
Pitch perfect?
£279
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