Creative 0404 User Manual

5 - Effects

Core Effects Descriptions

E-MU Digital Audio System

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This unusual effect is sometimes called “spectrum shifting” or “single sideband 
modulation”. Frequency shifting shifts every harmonic in the signal by a fixed number 
of Hz which causes the harmonics to lose their normal relationship. The more common 
pitch shifter, in contrast, preserves the harmonic relationships of the signal and so is 
better suited to creating “musical” harmonies.

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exact frequencies to a 
resolution of 1/10 Hz.

This isn’t to say that the frequency shifter can’t be used musically. Small intervals of 
frequency shifting (1 Hz and below) can produce a wonderful, lush chorusing or 
phasing effect. For bizarre frequency shifting effects, simply crank up the frequency 
knob. Frequencies can be shifted up or down by any specified amount from .1 Hz to 24 
kHz. You can also shift pitch up on one side and down on the other if you wish.

 

(Hz)

(100 Hz)

(100 Hz)

1

200 

300

300

2

400

600

500

3

600

900

700

4

800

1200

900

5

1000

1500

1100

6

1200

1800

1300

7

1400

2100

1500

8

1600

2400

1700

Frequency

Sets the number of Hz that will be added or 
subtracted with every harmonic in the signal. 
Range: .01Hz to 24kHz

Left Direction

Sets pitch shift up or down for the left channel.

Right Direction

Sets pitch shift up or down for the right channel.