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Eventide Pitchfactor: Expression pedals / Switches

g2gro
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 02:10:27 GMT

Hey anybody, Does anyone use any expression pedals or extra external buttons/switches with their PitchFactor? I'd love to hear about some creative or quality of life uses for extra controls on this machine, and I'd even love to hear about which expression pedals or switches you are running. I know the fact that you can only scroll through the banks one way is pretty lame without an extra pedal, but has anyone hooked up the Pitch A or B with an expression pedal?

douglaslevin
Mon, 01 Jul 2019 11:47:15 GMT

Expression pedals and programmable switches make this pedal so much better than it already is! I currently run my whole board with a Boss ES-8. In addition to being a loop switcher with presets, it functions as a midi controller. On all my harmony presets that use the Pitchfactor, I reprogrammed one of the buttons on the ES-8 to function as the "learn" switch on the Pitchfactor. This allows me to change keys easily without touching the actual pedal. I am also using the ES-8 to send midi signals to change the preset within the Pitchfactor (no more manually banking up or down and selecting a preset). Lastly, I am using midi expression to either change voicings, change the mic, or manipulate other parameters with my foot. In short: midi control can exponentially multiply the ways in which you can use the Pitchfactor, and can greatly enhance ease of use.

tlland
Fri, 17 Jan 2020 00:06:53 GMT

There was some discussion in the Horn-FX pedal review page about the PitchFactor and articulation of harmonic notes below the note being played on the instrument. http://www.horn-fx.com/eventide-pitchfactor (see the paragraph under "Tracking Speed") Does anyone know if this issue has now been resolved with Eventide? I too am thinking about investing in a harmonizer pedal for use with my flute, but did not want to purchase a device with a known defect. Thank you in advance for any comments.