Eventide Puts MicroPitch Delay In A Stompbox

Combine dual pitch-shifters with fine-resolution de-tuning, delay and modulation   17-Mar-21

Eventide has announced the latest addition to their compact pedal range: MicroPitch Delay. Here's the story in their own words...

The MicroPitch Delay algorithm has been a mainstay of audio production and musical performance since it was first introduced within the legendary H910 and H949 effects processors. Its subsequent appearance in the H3000 Harmonizer® further popularized the effect and cemented its place in musical history as a quintessential studio tool. Now players can harness the power of this iconic Eventide effect with the MicroPitch Delay pedal, which offers a unique combination of dual pitch-shifters with fine-resolution de-tuning, delay and modulation – including new positive envelope and negative envelope modulation sources. Its distinctive architecture yields a wide breadth of sonic applications ranging from subtle tone thickening to creating a rich stereo spread to a host of creative sound design special effects. The rugged, gig-ready red MicroPitch Delay pedal is not just for guitars the pedal brings unparalleled dimension to any source from vocals to keyboards to drums, strings, brass and winds.

Users can choose from dozens of Eventide presets to load via MIDI, which are also accessible in the preset list on the Eventide Device Manager (EDM – a Windows or Mac OS X application for software updates, system settings and creating/saving presets).

The pedal can store up to 127 presets in memory, with five presets loaded at a player's feet for access from a latching/momentary dual-action Active Footswitch with a Catch-up mode to help players dial in their sound when toggling between presets/parameters. A single Aux switch can be deployed to Tap Tempo, or a triple Aux switch can be used for easy preset changing (up/down/load). The MicroPitch Delay Pedal offers multiple Bypass options: Buffered, Relay, DSP+FX or Kill dry. MIDI capability is available over TRS (for use with a MIDI to TRS cable or converter box) or USB. The rear-panel Guitar/Line Level switch allows level-matching with guitars, synths, FX loops or DAW interfaces. Any combination of MicroPitch Delay parameters can be mapped to an Expression pedal.  

Features

• Experience the latest incarnation of an iconic effect that originated with the legendary H910 and H949 Harmonizers, and later popularized with the H3000.
• Dual pitch-shifted delay with fine resolution de-tuning and modulation on tap
• Achieve subtle tone fattening, lush stereo widening, rich detuned delays, thick modulation, and tempo-synced special effects
• New positive envelope and negative envelope modulation sources
• Five presets loaded at your feet with dozens more available with Eventide Device Manager (EDM) software
• Dual-action Active Footswitch is latching or momentary
• Rear panel Guitar/Line Level switch for matching levels with guitar, synths, FX loop or DAW interface
• Map any combination of parameters to an Expression Pedal
• Use a single Aux switch to engage FLEX which doubles the pitches or a triple Aux switch for easy preset changing (up/down/load)
• MIDI capability over TRS (use with a MIDI to TRS cable or converter box) or USB
• Multiple Bypass options: Buffered, Relay, DSP+FX or Kill dry
• Catch-up mode helps dial in your sound when toggling between presets/parameters
• Eventide Device Manager PC or Mac application for software updates, system settings and creating/saving presets

Pricing and Availability:

The MicroPitch Delay pedal is available for $279 (MSRP) and  £279 inc VAT from Eventide dealers worldwide.

More information:

• Eventide MicroPitch Delay Pedal