Who is this best suited for: Behringer pedals are suitable for guitarists who perhaps don’t want to spend a lot of money on individual effects, but still require access to high-quality tone-shaping options. Pitch shifter pedals are very similar to harmonizers, except these pedals don’t generally create harmonies in real-time. They usually add a pre-determined interval to the dry signal or cause fast shifts in pitch either upwards or downwards, as is the case with a Whammy pedal. EarthQuaker Devices has included a few features and mechanisms to ensure that this pedal sounds crisp and authentic. Firstly, the all-analog signal path sets the tone for the sound quality of the device. Then there’s the subharmonic switch, which allows you to create interesting harmonies to accompany the dry signal. These features make the Data Corrupter unique amongst the majority of guitar harmonizer pedals.

Who is this best suited for: Affordable and very easy to use, the Caline Big Dipper is recommendable to guitarists looking for a reasonably priced harmonizer pedal. It also performs the roles of a pitch shifter and octave shifter pedal, so if you’re considering purchasing either of those, this device may interest you. Harmonizer pedals work by duplicating the original signal played on a guitar and modulating the pitch to create harmony. This is the same process used by pitch shifter and octave pedals, except harmonizers, tend to move with the notes that are played and respond based on the keys and intervals the guitarist has established. Please use the 9V power adapter whose polarity is negative center otherwise, the product may not work properly. Finally, the ‘Harmony’ control, which may be called ‘Interval’, is used to select the distance in tones between the original note played on the guitar and the harmony created by the pedal. For example, you could set this to ‘5th’ to create a harmony that is 5 notes away from the root. Of course, the control knobs on the pedal are different for each model. Furthermore, with the Marshmallow pedal, you can use the four factories’ pre-sets or make and store your own. If you have a MIDI controller, you can go even further and store 16 presets, all accessible with the push of your finger.Who is this best suited for: Like most BOSS pedals, the harmonist PS-6 is the type of device that all guitarists will find useful. However, I’d recommend it specifically to those who want to combine the harmonizer and pitch shifter effects with other pedals in their signal chain, as it blends very nicely with a range of other effects. My Review: I was originally drawn to the Brainwaves pedal by TC Electronic due to its flamboyant, eye-catching aesthetical design. Like all TC Electronic pedals, it has a unique visual quality which I found intriguing. The FX600 has six effects in it – Flanger, Chorus, Phaser, Delay, Tremolo, and of course, a Pitch-Shifter. Because in this article, I am reviewing pitch-shifter pedals, I won’t focus on the other effects of this pedal. Instead, I will only review the pitch shifter effect.

This pedal surprised me with its many unique features, perhaps the most noteworthy being the ‘S-Bend’. At first, I was unsure of this feature’s purpose, but after messing around with it for some time I found that it offers the possibility of controlling the ascent or descent of the layered harmonies from the original note played on the guitar. A good quality PSU allows you to supply all of your pedals with the optimal voltage they require to function properly. The unit is connected to the pedal using power cables, and these can be left in place to save you time when you need to use your pedals.

Harmonizer pedals, pitch shifters, and octave pedals perform well when they are placed after these effects, before more transformative modulation pedals such as chorus, phasers, flangers, and then finally reverb and delay pedals. My Review: The PitchFactor Harmonizer by Eventide is a comprehensive guitar pedal that opens up a new realm of possibilities. The first thing I noticed about this guitar harmonizer pedal was how durable and solidly built it is, but what impressed me was its sonic qualities.

The three small-sized controls across the top layer of the Pure Octave pedal are responsible for the conventional octave-shifting effect. Moreover, after analyzing the functions of the controls I discovered that you can blend the trio to essentially build your harmonies one layer at a time. My Review: At Guitar Lobby, we’re always on the lookout for weird and wonderful effects pedals. The second edition of EarthQuaker Devices’ Organizer is unlike any other harmonizer pedal and is designed to reproduce the tones of an organ-like instrument. Who is this best suited for: If you don’t mind spending a little extra, the Eventide PitchFactor Harmonizer is one of the most sophisticated pedals money can buy. It also includes high-quality delays and other effects, so if you’re looking for an all-in-one modulation hub this could be the perfect solution. If you’re integrating a harmonizer pedal into your signal chain with multiple other effects, the most practical way that you can provide power to them is by using a power supply unit (PSU).The absolute favorite of many guitarists who are into pitch-shifting, the Pitch Fork by Electro Harmonix is one of the best on the market. Who is this best suited for: The Data Corrupter is a great choice for guitarists who incorporate electronic music elements into their songs. It has the potential to transform your guitar’s signal into a blend of synth tones and modulation effects, whilst adding complex harmonies to the output.