Re: OCTAVE DIVIDER

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Many of the current crop of octave dividers do a much better job than their
predecessors because of advances in digital signal processing technologies.
The processors are faster, memory is cheaper and the algorhythyms are more
mature. The devices currently available are more correctly called pitch
shifters since they are not limited to octave shifts. The one I have can
shift up to +/- 2 octaves and all points inbetween. It can be used to shift
a fraction of a semi-tone which makes for very fat chorusing.

I've used an octave divider that is part of a digital multi-effects unit
for several years. I use it sparingly for special effects. I've used the
effect to produce a bass like sound and be able to play leads an octave or
two lower than the harp. I've also used it to generate an accordian like
sound. I do this by mixing in the next two higher octaves with the original
harp sound.

Rkt