Crystallizer 5

Pitch shifting granular reverse echo. A mind-bending sound design journey.

Crystallizer 5 is a supernatural creative effect that transforms instruments using a combination of pitch shifting and reverse echo. in Eventide H3000's innovative Reverse Shift algorithm, Crystallizer brings granular echo clipping, old-school pitch shifting and powerful new features together in one inspiring tool.

If you've listened to late '80s radio, you've heard. you've heard the Crystal Echoes effect from the Eventide H3000 effects processor. The sound is absolutely unmistakable and has been used in countless registers to transform simple chords into epic soundscapes. Once musicians and engineers got their hands on this unique technique, and I realized how it instantly transformed tiny guitar lines into sparkling symphonic textures, there was no going back. You can hear it on hundreds of records, from '80s anthems to ambient songwriting, to modern indie rock and chillwave. And now you can have it too.

Getting the Glitch Right

Because the founders of Soundtoys designed algorithms for the original H3000, you can be sure we didn't. Don't rest until we've recreated your icy tones to perfection. One of the key elements The Crystallizer sound is old-school pitch change. Modern pitch modifiers (like our own Little AlterBoy, for example) use sophisticated mathematical algorithms to transform music and vocals as naturally as possible. The Original old-school devices (like Eventide's classic H910 Harmonizer) used a simpler resampling and crossfade technique that introduced audible artifacts into the pitch-shifted audio. This retro technique adds a glitchy character to the sound that is an essential part of the charm 80's futuristic Crystallizer.

Once we've got the sound of the original effect right, we don't stop there. We've put our heads together to improve it. We've added MIDI sync and automation to provide you with precise creative control. A built-in Gate and Duck feature adds a new level of dynamic control over the trigger echoes, helping you keep this sometimes wild effect under control. You can also shape the sound with filters. cut bass and treble to create bright, shiny flowers or rich, dark layers of sound. In short, we've brought an updated classic effect with all the convenience and ease of adjustment of a Soundtoys plug-in.

Instant inspiration

Does granular synthesizer sound a little hard to understand? Don't worry. We've included over 200 ready-made presets that you can explore, organized into categories that make more easy to find the starting point by rmade for your tracks. We've included everything from subtle to full psychedelic, so don't be afraid to experiment! When you're ready to dig deeper, you'll find plenty of tweaks and controls to create your own signature presets.

Highlights Recreate the classic crystal clear sounds of the Eventide H3000 Turn simple melodies and chords into textured, sparkling soundscapes Create immersive, immersive effects with reverse echoes and pitch shift Lock the effect into the tempo of your project and even add custom automation Turn guitar, bass, drums or loops into something completely new An awesome creative tool for sound designers

Specifications Current version: 5.3.2 Plug-in formats (64-bit only) nAAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST, and audio units (AU) Supported sampling rates nMinimum: 44.1 kHz, Maximum: 192 kHz System requirements nOperating systems: Mac OS X 10.10 or later; Windows 7 or later. An Internet connection is required upon activation. Compatible Hosts Pro Tools (11 or later), Live, Cubase, Nuendo, Sonar, Logic, Digital Performer

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