PitchSonic "BlueFace" Tap Pitch Transopser FX / T2ON

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23 Jan 2024

So we close "BlueFace" series of MXR Rack Processors by this release as Rack Extension, that previously was been present by FlangerDbl, DigiDelay, Twenty-Six EQ.

PitchSonic "BlueFace series" Tap Transpose FX.
https://www.reasonstudios.com/shop/rack ... ransposer/

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PitchSonic FX is inspired by the famous “Blueface” series Pitch Transpose rackmount effect from MXR™, produced at the end of the 70s.

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PitchSonic Pitch Tap Transposer FX is an instrumental and vocal harmonies creator.
It has 4 presets which allow predetermination of the intervals to be processed. Transposed intervals can be set from an octave below to an octave above the original pitch. LED indicators display which of the four presets is active.
The display shows the transpose values as the harmonic interval (pitch ratio), or as a musical interval (in half steps).

PitchSonic transforms pitch glitches and noises into a subtle vibrato. The result is musical and creative. PitchSonic has addition controls on the rear panel for pitch modulation and Regen (feedback) time modulation. The original device had tiny limited value ranges for the pitch modulation and time modulation.
PitchSonic touches the same settings, but has a wider range of possibilities for the pitch and time delay modulations. This helps to open new possibilities in sound design while preserving the fundamental sound character of the original device.

This is not just a pitch-shift device with 4 individual channels. The Regeneration knob allows for the recirculation of processed signals, creating more notes, depending upon the selected interval. This results in multitudes of voices or instrumental chords. This opens a new range of sound effects and musical textures. At the largest value on the Regen knob, switching between the presets (1-4) can create deep modulations that can totally change your sound.
PitchSonic reproduces the transpose and modulation settings of the original hardware “Blueface” pro-series rackmount module from 1979.

Turn2on PitchSonic Pitch Tap Transposer fx Rack Extension is a modern take on the “BlueFace” Transposer. It retains the basic functionality and character of the original module with the addition of extra features.

PS: Special sweetness of this MXR Pitch Transposer usability!
Set Regen near to Max feedback level. Set at rear panel small modulation time and values, feel the energy of the deep pitch modulated and time modulated changes.

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26 Jan 2024

this is lovely effect, thanks T2O
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rorystorm
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27 Jan 2024

neat device!
A video about the original -
- by Alex Ball who I find a little irritating but it's pretty interesting. Some really great stuff where he puts it on drum machines.

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27 Jan 2024

Hi, thank you for all this words. FX is really interesting.
Just add another video:

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27 Jan 2024

Nice device, again ;) Congrats T2O

Would it be possible to get a modulation input for the pitch preset select / switch. It is possible via Combinator, but it would be also nice to have it directly available on the device.

Thanks

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28 Jan 2024

steff3, yes. No problem, I send beta to approve. Pitch Preset Selector CV Input - coming with update soon as it possible :thumbs_up:

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29 Jan 2024

turn2on wrote:
28 Jan 2024
steff3, yes. No problem, I send beta to approve. Pitch Preset Selector CV Input - coming with update soon as it possible :thumbs_up:
Looking forward to it. Thanks

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09 Feb 2024

PitchSonic update 1.1.0:

Add “Pitch Preset Selector” CV Input at rear panel, to switch beetwin the pitch presets 1-4 by CV source.

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https://www.reasonstudios.com/shop/rack ... ransposer/

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09 Feb 2024

turn2on wrote:
09 Feb 2024
PitchSonic update 1.1.0:

Add “Pitch Preset Selector” CV Input at rear panel, to switch beetwin the pitch presets 1-4 by CV source.

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https://www.reasonstudios.com/shop/rack ... ransposer/
Nice!

But i recommend to use a secure plug for the connection instead of loose cable...
Reason12, Win10

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09 Feb 2024

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Nice!

But i recommend to use a secure plug for the connection instead of loose cable...
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Seriously! If your cat ever gets back there...
Who’s using the royal plural now baby? 🧂

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