Re: [Harp-L] LOWRIDER BAND "Lowrider" - YouTube

[Richard Hunter <turtlehill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Hal Iwan" wrote:
<Can anyone tell me what effect is used/called/named at about 1:50 in the
<video below? TIA ..
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<It's Lee Oskar an effect guru like Richard Hunter.
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<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl6qS717NsM 

The effect is a pitch shifter.  Can't tell what the make and model is from the sound.  He starts with a pitch shift down two octaves, big sound.  Towards the end of the solo he changes the shifted interval to an octave up. Pretty striking sound in both directions.

There are a number of devices on the market that could do this: the Digitech RP, Electro harmonix POG or HOG, something by Boss...  I also hear additional modulation FX in the harp mix, perhaps a rotary speaker emulator?  There again, lots of possibilities.

I've said it before: a pitch shifter is a very, very nice addition to any harp player's rig.  The most important effect for an electronic musician is a delay; the pitch shifter is right after that.  Add a decent rotary speaker emulator (or vibrato) and you're just about ready for the 21st century.  

Regards, Richard Hunter