Pitch Modifier

The Pitch modifier changes the pitch of a sound strip without altering its timing. It can be used to correct pitch, create voice effects, or match the key of other audio.

Mode

Mode of the pitch shift.

Semitones:

Shift pitch using musical intervals.

Semitones

Number of semitones to shift the pitch. Positive values raise the pitch, negative values lower it.

Cents

Fine adjustment in cents (1/100 of a semitone).

Ratio:

Shift pitch using a direct multiplier.

Ratio

Factor by which the audio pitch is scaled. Values greater than 1 raise the pitch, values less than 1 lower it.

Preserve Vocal Formants

Preserve vocal formants when shifting pitch. This helps keep speech sounding more natural (for example, raising pitch without making the voice sound “chipmunk-like”), but may introduce additional processing artifacts depending on the audio.

Quality

Quality of the pitch shifting.

High:

Prioritize high-quality pitch processing, typically at the cost of performance. Best for final renders.

Fast:

Prioritize speed over audio quality. Useful for editing and preview playback.

Consistent:

Prioritize stability when pitch changes dynamically over time (for example, when animated). This can reduce sudden changes in processing quality, at the cost of additional artifacts in some cases.