Zynaptiq PITCHSHIFT
Zynaptiq PITCHSHIFT is a pitch-shifting plug-in for music production, sound design, and post-production.
What Zynaptiq PITCHSHIFT is
Zynaptiq PITCHSHIFT is a pitch-shifting plug-in for music production, sound design, and post-production. PITCHSHIFT and PITCHSHIFT PRO both shift pitch and formants across ±12 semitones in 1-cent increments, and formant shift can be linked to pitch shift for correction. MIDI control covers plug-in controls, preset navigation, and load/save commands. The standard version includes HYBRID, RESYNTHESIS, and STRETCH algorithms; PRO adds CONFORM, GRANULAR, and LPC, and supports phase-synchronous processing for up to 16 channels. It is a 64-bit plug-in for macOS and Windows, with AU, AAX Native including AudioSuite, and VST 3 formats on macOS; Windows lists AAX Native including AudioSuite and VST 3. A fully functional 30-day trial is available. PITCHSHIFT costs $79, paid once, while PITCHSHIFT PRO costs $129, paid once. The $49, paid once upgrade requires PITCHSHIFT. Activation requires a free iLok.com account.
Good
- Pitch and formant shift span ±12 semitones.
- MIDI can control plug-in functions and presets.
- PRO adds three algorithms and supports up to 16 channels.
- A fully functional 30-day trial is available.
Watch out
- There is no free plan.
- Activation requires a free iLok.com account.
- The PRO upgrade requires PITCHSHIFT.
Who it suits
PITCHSHIFT suits music production, sound design, and post-production workflows needing pitch and formant adjustment. PRO is for users who need its additional algorithms or processing for up to 16 channels.
Verdict
PITCHSHIFT offers pitch and formant control, MIDI operation, and a 30-day trial across macOS and Windows. PRO adds algorithms and multi-channel processing, while all listed purchases are one-time prices.
Plans and prices
From Zynaptiq PITCHSHIFT's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| PITCHSHIFT to PRO upgrade | $49, paid once | Requires PITCHSHIFT · One-time upgrade; special offer through October 25, 2026 |
| PITCHSHIFT | $79, paid once | Three algorithms · mono and stereo · One-time purchase; special offer through October 25, 2026 |
| PITCHSHIFT PRO | $129, paid once | Six algorithms · up to 16 channels · One-time purchase; special offer through October 25, 2026 |
The facts
Each one read from Zynaptiq PITCHSHIFT's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Activation
- PACE copy protection requires a free iLok.com account; activation can be machine-based or on an iLok 2 or newer, and offline-computer activation requires an iLok 2 device.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Algorithms
- The standard PITCHSHIFT includes HYBRID, RESYNTHESIS, and STRETCH algorithms, while PRO adds CONFORM, GRANULAR, and LPC.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Audio formats
- The 64-bit plug-in is available as AU, AAX Native including AudioSuite, and VST 3 on macOS, and as AAX Native including AudioSuite and VST 3 on Windows.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Controls
- The plug-in supports MIDI control of its controls, including preset navigation and load/save commands.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Pitch and formants
- Both tiers support pitch shift and formant shift across ±12 semitones in 1-cent increments, with formant shift linkable to pitch shift for correction.checked 8 Oct 2026
- PRO processing
- PITCHSHIFT PRO supports phase-synchronous multi-channel processing for up to 16 channels.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- PITCHSHIFT is a pitch-shifting plug-in for music production, sound design, and post-production.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Updates
- The downloads page lists version 1.2.2, dated April 5, 2025, as a free update recommended for all users.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Company
- Zynaptiq says it creates technology and applications for processing, analyzing, categorizing, and generating audio-visual data.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2011checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Hannover, Germanychecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Mac requirements
- The stated Mac requirements include macOS 10.15 or newer and an AU, VST 3, or AAX Native compatible host that processes 32-bit-float audio.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Windows requirements
- The stated Windows requirements include Windows 10 or newer and a compatible 64-bit VST 3 or AAX host that processes 32-bit-float audio.checked 8 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial and download
- The maker offers a fully functional 30-day trial and emails download links after the download form is submitted.checked 8 Oct 2026
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