H949 Harmonizer by Eventide pitch shifter plugin interface

H949 Harmonizer: Pitch Shifter and Time-Reverse Effects Plugin by Eventide Free Download

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H949 Harmonizer is an Eventide effects plugin that recreates the 1979–1984 hardware pitch shifter. It offers MicroPitch, reverse, repeat, flange and random delay effects in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats.

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01Overview

The H949 Harmonizer is a plugin version of Eventide's first de-glitched pitch shifter, a hardware unit produced from 1979 to 1984. Its MicroPitch mode uses small pitch changes for double-tracking emulation, while the Reverse and Repeat functions capture audio and play it back time-reversed and pitch-changed. Eventide also bundles the H949 Dual, which recreates two H949 units running in parallel for doubling and stereo widening. The plugin runs on Windows 10 and later and macOS 10.14 and later, in 64-bit only.

Best for

  • Vocal double-tracking
  • Stereo widening
  • Reverse and glitch effects
  • Flanging on synths
  • Tuning and tempo control
  • Experimental sound design
Developer
Eventide
Category
Harmonizers
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • MicroPitch mode for small pitch changes and double-tracking emulation
  • 0.1% pitch resolution with a four-digit display
  • Reverse mode for time-reversed short signal segments
  • Repeat function that captures and pitch-changes audio
  • Flange mode with varying-delay frequency cancellation
  • Random delay from 0 to 25 milliseconds
  • Bundled H949 Dual plugin with two parallel units
  • Free trial available; authorization through a free iLok account
03In depth

MicroPitch, Random Delay and Double-Tracking

The MicroPitch mode is built for small pitch changes rather than full harmony intervals. Eventide notes that the hardware used it for double-tracking emulation, and the display's 0.1% pitch resolution makes fine tuning practical.

The Random control adds variable delay in a range of 0 to 25 milliseconds. Eventide says this helps a doubled vocal sound more natural and less identical to the original take.

For doubling, the bundled H949 Dual plugin runs two H949 units in parallel, a setup the hardware was often used for to create doubling effects and stereo widening.

Reverse, Repeat and Flange for Sound Design

Reverse plays short signal segments back in time-reverse order. Combined with feedback around the reversed, delayed and pitch-changed segments, the developer says a wide range of new textures becomes possible.

Repeat captures incoming audio and can both time-reverse and pitch-change the captured material, which suits stutter and glitch-style effects.

The Flange mode produces the classic comb-filter sweep created when a signal with a varying delay is summed with a constant copy of itself. It is a useful addition for moving, metallic textures on vocals, guitars and synths.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperEventide
TypePlugin
CategoryHarmonizer
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does the H949 Harmonizer support?

The H949 Harmonizer is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS.

What are the system requirements?

On Windows, it requires Windows 10 or later, with Windows 11 supported, in 64-bit only. On Mac, it requires macOS 10.14 or later, with Intel and Apple Silicon supported, also in 64-bit only.

Do I need an iLok dongle to use it?

No iLok dongle is required. You only need a free iLok account or iLok Manager for authorization.

Is there a trial version?

Yes, the H949 Harmonizer has a trial available.

Which hosts has Eventide tested it in?

Eventide says it tests its desktop plugins in Ableton Live, Cubase, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Pro Tools and Studio One, and that they should work with any compatible host.

07Developer

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