Headrush Pitch
Up Tune
Inspired by Headrush® Original
Creative pitch shifting effect (micro-pitch / detune / simple harmonizer type) used for:
- thicken the sound
- create natural chorus
- parallel pitch effects
GENERAL FUNCTION
- Duplicate the signal and it move pitch
- It can work in several Mode (intervals or detune)
- Mixed with the original signal
Result:
- more thickness
- more stereo feel
- or simple harmonies
Control Parameters
Modes
Select the type of pitch shifting
Common types (depend on internal preset):
- Detune: micro pitch variation
- + / − semitones: harmonies
- Octave: +12 / −12
- Dual: combinations
Behavior:
- Detune → natural chorus
- intervals → harmonization
- octave → synth / thick effect
Mode defines the character of the effect
Mix%
- Range: 0 – 100%
Blend between dry and pitch
Behavior
- 0%: dry
- 30–50%: natural effect
- 60–80%: noticeable
- 100%: pitch only
Use:
- low → subtle
- high → creative effect
LeveldB
- Typical range: −12 → +12 dB
Effect output volume
Function:
- compensates for variations
- boost for leads
Pro Tips
- High mix → loss of naturalness
- wrong intervals → out of tune sound
- High level → risk of clipping
Best use:
- detune + bass mix → “pro” sound
- pitch + high mix → creative effect
Quick Reference
- Modes: pitch shift type
- Mix (%): dry/wet blend
- Level (dB): output volume
Best use:
- detune + bass mix → “pro” sound
- pitch + high mix → creative effect
Setup Examples
Natural detune/chorus
ModeDetune
Mix30–40%
Level0 dB
It thickens without being noticeable
Double voice (doubling)
Modeslight detune
Mix40–60%
Level+1 dB
Study effect
Eighth above (lead)
Mode+12
Mix50–70%
Level+2 / +4 dB
Great sound
Creative effect (full pitch)
Modeinterval
Mix100%
Total transformation