Change Pitch

Change Pitch alters the pitch without changing tempo.

Figure 12-10. Change Pitch alters the pitch without changing tempo.

This changes the pitch without changing the tempo, so it’s a great little fix-it when a performer is off-key. You can apply it to selections, whole tracks, or multiple tracks. As you can see in Figure 12-10, it offers several different settings: You can change keys, for example from A to C, or by semitones (half steps), exact frequency, or a percent. If you have a good ear, the Percent Change slider and Preview button are probably fastest.

How do you precisely measure pitch? The Change Pitch effect comes as close as it can, though you get more accuracy with an electronic ...

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