Learn Live: Shifter

Learn how to use Shifter, Live’s new pitch and frequency-shifting device.
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[@mmckmusic]

Dayyum, ELPHNT for the win!

[@ELPHNT]

Whoop whoop! 🥳

[@BenCaesar]

I know right! Was amped to see him doing this one

[@vvvictoriav5958]

@@ELPHNT i knew i recognised that voice!

[@HeathHolme]

Great device!! One of my favourite ways to use is on a Return Track!! for Frequency/Pitch Shifting Delays!! Set up a Return Track - Add the Shifter after a Delay. Set the Delay's feedback to 0% and enable the Delay send on the Return Track to send the Return Track back to itself. A good idea to add a limiter to the Return Track to prevent feedback disasters. Have Fun 🙂

[@ChuckNoise]

Woow ELPHANT you Made it to ableton! So deserved!

[@Jefrejtor]

Very cool! I didn't even know this effect existed - looks very versatile. Thanks for the video!

[@hulk10086]

Is this ELPHNT?

[@ELPHNT]

Yooooooo 👋

[@DaveGouda]

Didn't fully understand what the midi sidechain was doing but definitely my favorite updated module so far. Would love it if you could assign the internal LFO to specific parameters within the module though like the Course knob instead of affecting the overall output sound.

[@seatyourself7082]

Thats what ive been waiting for, exactly this effect

[@AntonAnru]

absolutely amazing and inspiring tutorial

[@nsjx]

Super-helpful. Huge thanks. Was worth toughing it through that vocal ;)

[@bvrbvs]

Great tips. Powerful device.

[@joelfluri8110]

Great Video, Thanks!!

[@MetapopCreatorsMusicRepost]

Real game changer. Thank you.

[@extendedblundering]

OH THANKS! A few of those functions were suddenly more helpful once I heard some best use scenarios. Thanks for the deep dive

[@Chazgd]

Big up ELPHNT, one of my favs.

[@nwiega01]

Great video as usual thank you!! How do I get the shifter? I don’t see it in my Ableton library.

[@pywidem5823]

Which warp algorithm is applied to the audio in pitch mode? Grains, I assume? And also, great work, as always!

[@azomyte]

Superb tutorial. Midi sidechain 🔥

[@DaveGouda]

Goodbye Vocal Bender and LittleAlterBoy! This module is 10x more versatile.

[@user-tw9pq6ti3h]

Besides the polyphonic midi pitch control, this handy effect almost entirely replaces Manipulator plugin. And its more CPU-friendly.

[@Bayareabob]

love this

[@viviansutherland2169]

Great tutorial! You should get him to do more tutorial videos or a whole video manual for Live 12!

[@itsCronch]

The voice over is called "ELEPHNT" on KZbin and he does MaxForLive videos and demoing community created tools.

[@cudi313]

THERES LIVE 12?

[@mircolange4055]

The dry wet kills it! Wow

[@Wypiszwymaluj1]

I cannot find Shifter in my Ableton Live11 Suite :(...wher is it?

[@All4Bass]

This is so satisfying

[@gooneybird808]

Hell ya I love ableton

[@t-e-s-a]

The ELPHNT in the room 🤙

[@ELPHNT]

Wazzup 👋

[@mateoconk]

Still feel new to Live. Is there a splitting MIDI effect so we could play one midi that outputs different mono midi to different instances of Shifter? So inputting chords would split into multiple mono notes sent to different midi tracks to send to Shifters?

[@hanshanshansans]

Live doesn't have that natively, but I programmed one! maxforlive.com/library/device/6429/awje-chord-split

[@kamigoon9080]

When keytracking plugin?

[@dannyboycinco]

Man I wish this was around when I was working on an album on 432hz last year

[@MM-fi6fd]

cannot find it in live?

[@jacksp8de]

This is basically little alter boy! Dope!!

[@SEFFOfficial]

Exactly what I thought too!!

[@thatwasquick]

Finally!

[@memeboooiiii]

i just updated to ableton 11.1.1 suite and i cant find the shifter plugin. do i need to download it somewhere?

[@poss420]

yeah I only have it as "Frequency Shifter" for some reason

[@sfisoskandal]

I think it has been renamed to "Pitch Shifter"

[@thalesmatos]

It took mine some time to show. I think I had to re-scan the plugins and restart the computer.

[@MikeManaMusic]

I also cannot find it hmm

[@memeboooiiii]

@@thalesmatos restarting worked

[@syedjawad75]

This is good

[@memeboooiiii]

bussin' !

[@pioupiou2885]

What is the difference between using pitch shifter here or just doing -12 or any other value on an audio clip in complex pro for instance ?

[@th1s0rth4t]

This is an actual audio effect device, so it can be applied to any audio signal including VSTs and synths, and the parameters can be automated or controlled by a MIDI signal

[@pioupiou2885]

@@th1s0rth4t I see thank you But which algorithm does it use ? Complex ? or a new one ?

[@josephjimorris]

@@pioupiou2885 If I’m right then it’s using a different method to manipulate pitch than the Warp modes use. I haven’t looked into Shifter enough yet to know it well, but I thought I read or heard something about it using resynthesis?

[@micindir4213]

@@pioupiou2885 there Is only one algorithm for real time that is window-based. It is similar to tones/textures. I guess simple crossfade between consecutive windows.

[@pioupiou2885]

Ok thank you all for your answers

[@WilliamCondonMoriarty]

Wow you could use the midi s/c as a really basic auto tune in a pinch but you would need a good ear and some time to click in all the pitchbend automation

[@MartiniBlankontherest]

Damn. Never even got around to getting Live 10😂 That was fast.

[@damonomusic]

why is Ableton always dropping heat! I'm blown away

[@vroteg]

I wish Live had this midi receiver from track on 3rd party plugins.

[@n1lknarf]

Is Shifter part of ableton intro version? I don't want to get my hopes high only to open the software and see that it's not in the intro version.

[@Ableton]

Hi there, Shifter is only available for Standard and Suite. You can compare the features of each Live version here: www.ableton.com/en/live/compare-editions/?NTkzNDgxMg%3D%3D& Hope this helps!

[@1mawil1]

does the shifter even shift incoming guitar tone? from my audio interface?

[@Ableton]

Hi there, Thanks for the comment. Yes, you can use Shifter on any incoming (or recorded) audio. Just be aware that applying complicated pitch shifting to an incoming audio signal live will be pretty memory-intensive on your computer, so do your best to work within your computer's limits! Or you could just record the audio and then apply the Shifter after. Thanks - Ableton

[@1mawil1]

@@Ableton ty so much for the reply! Helps alot!

[@29djandy]

Wow 🤙

[@yoelwww]

I updated live to 11.1 but I don't see shifter in my browser. Any idea why this might be?

[@Ableton]

Thanks for reaching out, and sorry to hear about this! To get help with this, please get in touch with our Tech Support team via this link: bit.ly/2c6rO3N. We hope this helps. Thanks!

[@IAMCORNHOLIOINEEDTP]

How about adding ARA2? There is no statement since 7+ years about implementing this feature.

[@Ableton]

Hi, unfortunately, we can't comment on future developments. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated with the latest developments: bit.ly/2KEJbI1 Cheers!

[@DanielMaruniak]

Watch till the end for the golden tips.

[@meezemusic]

Is there a reason why the video is set to the bottom left?

[@Claidheambmor]

Someone needs to turn up the brightness on their screen. :P

[@thinkognito344]

cool

[@mohammadebrahimi5205]

is this like Little AlterBoy from sound toys?

[@micindir4213]

Ok, now make sure ntpd is native in next update!

[@bewater2072]

Where it is in Live 11? cant find

[@Ableton]

Shifter is available in Standard and Suite. You can find it in the Audio Effects section of Live's Browser. Please also refer to section 24.21 of Live's manual here: bit.ly/49bq9CT We hope this helps!

[@StormBurnX]

Always good to hear the correct usage of Tremolo instead of Vibrato (and vice-versa)

[@shumoyoyoyaya]

why remove pitch hack tho 😩

[@Artek604]

It isn't removed.

[@byoken]

Is this Elephant?