Son of a pitch
Key Features
- Pitch bend range of plus or minus three octaves for extreme or subtle pitch shifting
- Host-synced LFO for tempo-locked rhythmic pitch modulation without manual automation
- Three selectable filter types: two state-variable filters and one Butterworth filter for tonal shaping
- Independent LFO-driven filter section adds movement and color to the processed signal
- Bypass switch for the filter section provides a clean, direct path to the pitch bender
- Full DAW automation support on the pitch knob for drawing in custom dive-bombs and risers
- Compact, single-purpose interface designed for quick setup on guitar, synth, or vocal tracks
Description
Son of a pitch by Saltline is a pitch bend effect plugin that turns your DAW into a virtual whammy bar. It shifts the pitch of any incoming audio up or down by as much as three octaves, controlled either by a manual pitch knob or a tempo-synced LFO.
The built-in LFO locks to your host tempo, making it straightforward to create rhythmic pitch sweeps that stay in time with the track. Automating the pitch knob opens up expressive dive-bomb and riser effects that respond to MIDI controller input in real time.
Beyond simple pitch bending, the plugin includes a dedicated filter section driven by its own LFO. Three filter types are available: two state-variable filters and one Butterworth filter, each adding different tonal color before or after the pitch stage.
The filter section can be bypassed entirely for a clean signal path straight to the pitch bender. This keeps the plugin lightweight when you only need raw pitch manipulation without additional filtering.
Designed with the FreePlayer guitar effects controller in mind, Son of a pitch works equally well on guitars, synths, vocals, and drum loops. It is a 32-bit VST plugin for Windows, weighing in at roughly 6 MB.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can Son of a pitch be used for pitch correction or autotune effects?
No. Son of a pitch is a pitch bend effect, not a pitch correction tool. It shifts the entire signal up or down rather than detecting and correcting individual notes. For pitch correction, look at dedicated tuning plugins like Graillon 2 or GSnap.
How do I automate the pitch knob for dive-bomb or riser effects?
Open your DAW's automation lane for the Son of a pitch plugin, select the pitch parameter, and draw in the bend curve. You can also map the pitch knob to a MIDI controller for real-time expression during recording or live performance.
What is the difference between the state-variable and Butterworth filters?
The two state-variable (SV) filters offer resonant low-pass and band-pass responses with adjustable character. The Butterworth filter provides a flatter passband with steeper roll-off and no resonance peak, which is useful when you want clean filtering without added coloration.
Does Son of a pitch work on 64-bit DAWs?
Son of a pitch is a 32-bit VST plugin. To use it in a 64-bit DAW you will need a bridge wrapper such as jBridge or the 32-bit plugin bridge built into some hosts. Performance is generally fine through a bridge since the plugin is lightweight.
