Eventide Pitch Factor

An Eventide Heritage in Pedal Format: From Legendary Harmonizers to Modern Rigs

The PitchFactor condenses Eventide's DNA around transposition, a specialty historically linked to studio harmonizers. Here, you find both "intelligent" harmonizations (key-dependent) and more experimental effects combining pitch and delay, with processing quality designed to fit into current productions as well as sound design-oriented pedalboards. The idea is simple: deliver "premium" transposition sounds without sacrificing versatility, thanks to a preset architecture and full live control.

For Whom, Which Styles, and In What Contexts?

The PitchFactor targets intermediate to advanced guitarists and bassists who want to go beyond a simple octaver. In rock and metal, it excels at thickening riffs (doubles, octaves, harmonies), creating massive intervals in a "twin guitars" style, or triggering spectacular solo climbs. In pop, funk, and indie, its doubling and micro-delays add depth to strumming, arpeggios, and bass lines.

In ambient, post-rock, and electronic music, the pitch + delay algorithms become true texture generators (pads, crystalline layers, pseudo-synths). Thanks to mono/stereo operation and instrument/line levels, the PitchFactor is comfortable both on pedalboards and in the studio, whether in an effects loop or on a line input.

Controls, Presets, MIDI, and USB: Transposition Tailored for Live Use

The user interface is designed for the stage: you sculpt the sound with 10 knobs to adjust parameters, while keeping immediate access to presets via footswitches. The Tap Tempo allows syncing delays to the song, and MIDI clock synchronization facilitates integration into a controlled setup (sequencer, switcher, multi-effects, MIDI foot controller).

The PitchFactor accepts an expression pedal in Plug and Play mode: handy for mixing levels, interval morphing, gradual octave rises, or real-time variation of a key parameter. Regarding longevity, updates are easily done via USB 2.0, allowing you to keep the unit up to date and optimize your sound library.

Sound Character

The sonic character is typically "Eventide": precise, stable transposition with a very studio-like sense of depth, which can easily be pushed toward lush effects (micro-detuning, wide harmonies, stereo delays). The dynamics remain responsive to playing, especially when using the expression pedal to control the mix or evolve the interval: you can go from subtle thickening to an almost synth-like universe without changing pedals.

It is often chosen by musicians who love expressive pitch textures and effects, whether for shoegaze/ambient architectures, heavy riffs modernized by harmonization, or more experimental sounds. Frequently cited users include St. Vincent, Kevin Parker (Tame Impala), Stephen Carpenter (Deftones), and Adrian Belew.

Technical specifications

Effects	Delay, Tuner Pedal, Multi-effects	Type	sector
Technology	Digital	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Black

10 Pitch + Delay effects (mono or stereo)	Diatonic, PitchFlex, Quadravox, Octaver, HarModulator, Crystals, MicroPitch, HarPeggiator, H910 / H949, Synthonizer	Input impedance	500 kOhms
Inputs	2 x 6.35mm Jack (Input 1 mono, Input 2)	Output impedance	470 ohms
Outputs	2 x 6.35mm Jack (Output 1 mono, Output 2)	Recommended load impedance	10 kOhms or higher
Expression pedal input	6.35mm Jack	Required power supply	9V DC
Aux Switch input	stereo 6.35mm Jack	Recommended current	500 mA minimum
MIDI In	5-pin DIN	Polarity	center positive (tip hot)
MIDI Out/Thru	5-pin DIN	DC connector	5.5 x 2.5 mm
USB	Type B (USB 2.0 cable)