EFEKTOR Whammo is a pitch-shifter and pitch-bender effect plugin by Kuassa. It sweeps pitch in either direction across a range of -3 to +2 octaves and can be controlled via MIDI.
EFEKTOR Whammo is a pitch effect that lets you bend and shift pitch in real time, from deep dive-bomb drops to high squeals. Kuassa built it as part of its EFEKTOR series, with a single-screen interface that shows every control at once. Because it can be assigned to MIDI devices, you can sweep the pitch from a foot controller or other hardware while you play. It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.
The pitch range runs from three octaves down to two octaves up, which covers everything from subtle detune to extreme dive-bomb effects.
All controls sit on one screen, so there are no hidden menus to dig through. The interface was updated to match the EFEKTOR series and the window can now be resized.
Assigning the bend to a MIDI device gives you hands-on, performance-style control. Kuassa recommends a MIDI foot controller for this.
Kuassa says pitch-shifted or pitch-bent chords can produce a result similar to the chord mode found on its latest hardware pedals. Minor and diminished chords can flutter in a musical way, a sound the developer points to in the chord flutters on Radiohead's "Iron Lung."
The plugin is aimed at guitarists who want a simple way to manipulate pitch inside their DAW, though it works on any source material.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | Kuassa |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Pitch Shifter |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Free trial | Yes |
EFEKTOR Whammo is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It is 64-bit and runs on Windows and macOS.
EFEKTOR Whammo is a plugin, so it needs a VST, VST3, AU or AAX compatible host or DAW to run. Pro Tools 11 or later is required for the AAX format.
Yes. The pitch bend can be assigned to MIDI devices, and Kuassa highly recommends a MIDI foot controller for this.
Yes, a trial is available for EFEKTOR Whammo.
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