why is pitch shifter so bad?

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March 11, 2026
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It’s all in the title.

I’ve tried changing shift using audacity, here is the result :

https://vocaroo.com/1kMlby8qIrGz sounds fine to me.

Now, here is the result with audition :

https://vocaroo.com/1gv4P883Z3vI it’s absolute garbage

Why is there such a difference? I’ve made sure the “multitrack” frequency is the same as the file. I tried changing “stretch” settings to “rendered” (even though I didnt stretch it).

Here are my settings, I’ve tried to make them as close as audacity’s as possible :

Correct answer SteveG_AudioMasters_

Generally, using Stretch and Pitch works rather better, using the iZotope Radius algorithm - although the Stretch and Pitch option is not available in the Effects Rack; you have to use it standalone.

SteveG_AudioMasters_

Correct answer

Community Expert

Generally, using Stretch and Pitch works rather better, using the iZotope Radius algorithm - although the Stretch and Pitch option is not available in the Effects Rack; you have to use it standalone.

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Dee-SAuthor

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I’m not sure how to do that, can you give me a little more pointers?

SteveG_AudioMasters_

Community Expert

To shift just the pitch, set it up as the screenshot. You can put fractional amounts in the semitones box, and preview the result in the Preview editor before committing yourself to it.

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