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The MicroPitch algorithm is good for this, because it can blend three subtle pitch variations together. But I’ll bet that about 1/3 of all algorithms are capable of some kind of doubling & ambient effect.
So focus on the algorithm type that offers the most control over what’s important (to you): pitch variations, timing delays, EQ fine tuning, picking strength, modulation of the delays, etc. All feature panned positioning, so a multi-channel, multi-amp, or stereo setup helps to ‘sell’ the illusion.
I like to map the PITCH / DELAY MIX control to an expression pedal, for varying the timing in real time. Many of the preset FX below are mixed back. You may want to start at a 50:50 MIX, and adjust it from there.
An algorithm sampler:
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joegrant413 wrote:
Hi,
H9 Standard user here. I just discovered the joy of fattening up my tone with an H910/H949 setting here. I don’t see this algorithm used in this thread. Is the MicroPitch much better? Thx
Maybe in isolation. The MicroPitch algo can focus more of its resources on a narrower range of pitch shift. But I just A/B’ed the H910 / H949 preset (below), with the MicroPitch ‘Auto DoubleTrack’ preset (shown above). Among two H9’s, and a PitchFactor here, the two presets are not all that different in context.
The H910 / H949 preset is somewhat darker (no TONE parameter), and a little less animated (no LFO modulation). I compensated by using one of the older models: H949-1. [Each TYPE has it’s own character, colorations, ‘sweet spot’ for pitch changes, and degree of glitchy-ness.]
The point of my initial reply was to show how different algorithms can create similar effects. Yet one or two parameters – unique to that algorithm – can tailor the effect (ADT, in these examples) to exactly what you want.
Here’s a perfect example: Just tonight, I was experimenting with some Digitech Ricochet simulations. I’d never considered using the PitchFlex algo for doubling before. I stumbled upon this method by setting up a 50:50 MIX. With an Aux / Performance switch in the H9’s – or with the FLEX switch on a PitchFactor – you can trigger doubling FX that sweep into ‘Hoover’ territory (and beyond).
Shift & return ‘ballistics’ can be customized independently. The SHAPE of those sweeps are variable from ‘fast’, through linear, and ‘slow’. Since FLEX is a momentary action, the doubling effects can be brief & shallow, or extended & deeper. Control it with the hold & release times of your foot on the switch.
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