Kuassa Efektor Whammo

Not many music gears can stand the test of time and remain relevant today, but the pitch - shift/pitch - bend pedal is an exception. Kuassa has ingeniously captured the pedal's sound and functionality and transformed it into a handy plugin for your PC or Mac. For years, guitarists have faced issues like crackles, artifacts, and uneven pitch shifts when searching for pitch - shifting pedals. However, after years of development, Whammo offers smooth pitch - shifting and bending in both directions, along with sharp attacks on every pick. It can be controlled via MIDI, offering endless fun for guitarists who want a simple way to manipulate pitch. Using pitch - shifted chords gives results similar to the 'chord mode' of the latest hardware pedal effects, like the fluttering chords in Radiohead's 'Iron Lung'. Features include a resizable window, an updated interface for the Efektor series, a simple single - screen interface, assignability to MIDI devices (a MIDI foot controller is recommended), a wide pitch - bending range from - 3 to + 2 octaves, and availability as an Amplifikation 360 module.

Using the Kuassa Whammo plugin is a breeze. First, install it on your PC or Mac system. Once installed, open your music production software and load the plugin. You can start adjusting the pitch - shift and pitch - bend settings right away. To control it via MIDI, connect your MIDI device to your computer and assign the functions in the plugin's settings. A MIDI foot controller is great for hands - free operation. When using chords, experiment with different pitch - shift settings to achieve various musical effects like the chord flutters in some famous songs. As for maintenance, keep your software and plugin up - to - date to ensure smooth performance. Also, make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements. Avoid overloading your system with too many plugins running simultaneously, as this might cause glitches.