Eventide H949 Harmonizer: De-smooth pitch shifting, reverse, MicroPitch and creative effects for modern productions.
Harmonizer with de-glitched pitch shifting for clear, precise pitch changes
Reverse delay and reverse pitch for experimental sound designs
MicroPitch function for the finest detuning and stereo width
Randomized Pitch for organic, lively modulations
Digital delay, pitch changer and special effects in one device
Includes H949 Dual for doubling, stereo widening and parallel pitch shifts
User interface in classic vintage design
Ideal for vocals, guitars, synths, drums and lo-fi sounds
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Eventide H949 Harmonizer - The world's first de-glitched pitch shifter
The Eventide H949 Harmonizer is more than just an effect - it is a piece of music history. An evolution of the legendary H910, the H949 was released from 1979 to 1984 and brought the first de-glitched pitch shifts, micro-pitch modulations, reverse effects and randomizeddelays to professionalstudios. The modern plug-in version faithfully recreates every sonic characteristic of this classic and adds modern features such as H949 Dual for spectacular stereo setups and vocal doubling.
Perfect for producers, sound designers and anyone working with creative modulation.
The first "time machine" effect in the studio - now as a plug-in
The H949 was introduced in 1979 as a groundbreaking combination of digital delay, pitch shifting and special FX. Its ability to change the length of audio sections without affecting the pitch was way ahead of its time - a feature that was only possible with tape machines at the time.
From Jimmy Page to Suzanne Ciani - the H949 shaped countless productions and remains an insider's tip for characterful, creative edits to this day.
Creative applications for modern productions
The H949 offers everything from subtle corrections to radical sound design:
Doubling: Double vocals, guitars or synths for more depth and width.
Reverse sweeps: Ideal for transitions, atmospheres and cinematic effects.
MicroPitch Magic: Gentle detuning for professional vocal thickening techniques.
Drums and bass: Add flanging, reverse echoes or tonal layering.
By choosing between de-glitching and crossfade mode, you can decide whether you want perfect stability or deliberately glitchy vintage artifacts.
Vintage operation - modern workflow
The user interface remains deliberately "old-school": Simply turn the knobs and listen to what happens. For maximum width, the plug-in version also provides H949 Dual, and two pitch shifts in parallel - a studio trick that has been kept secret for decades.