Time Shift Audio Controls

The Audio section of Time Shift provides controls for specifying the type of audio you want to process and gain attenuation of the processed signal to avoid clipping.

 

Time Shift plug-in, Audio section

Mode

The Audio Mode pop-up menu determines the following types of TCE and pitch shift algorithm for processing audio:

Monophonic

Select Monophonic for processing monophonic sounds (such as a vocal melody).

Polyphonic

Select Polyphonic for processing complex sounds (such as a multipart musical selection).

Rhythmic

Select Rhythmic for processing percussive sounds (such as a mix or drum loop).

Rhythmic mode uses transient analysis for time shifting. If you select audio with no apparent transients, or set the Transient Threshold control to a setting above any detected transients, Time Shift assumes a “virtual-transient” every three seconds to be able to process the file. Consequently, the file should be 20 bpm or higher (one beat every three seconds) to achieve desirable results. For material that has no apparent transients, use Monophonic or Polyphonic mode.

Varispeed

Select Varispeed to link time and pitch change for tape-like pitch and speed change effects, and post production workflows.

Range

The Audio Range pop-up menu determines the following frequency ranges for analysis:

Low

For low-range material, such as a bass guitar, select Low.

Mid

For mid-range material, such as male vocals, select Mid. In Monophonic mode, Mid is the default setting and is usually matches the range of most monophonic material.

High

For material with a high fundamental frequency such as female vocals, select high.

Wide

For more complex material that covers a broad frequency spectrum, select Wide. In Polyphonic mode, Wide is the default setting and is usually best for all material when using the Polyphonic audio type.

The range pop-up menu is unavailable in Rhythmic mode and Varispeed mode.

Gain

The Audio Gain control attenuates the input level to avoid clipping. Adjust the Gain control from 0.0 dB to –6.0 dB to avoid clipping in the processed signal.

Clip Indicator

The Clip indicator indicates clipping in the processed signal. When using time compression or pitch shifting above the original pitch, it is possible for clipping to occur. The Clip indicator lights when the processed signal is clipping. If the processed signal clips, undo the AudioSuite process and attenuate the input gain using the Gain control. Then, re-process the selection.

Level Indicator

The Level indicator displays the level of the output signal using a plasma LED, which uses the full range of plasma level metering colors.