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Project · Modulation/Echo

DH Pitch Shifter

Thanks to Dean Hazelwanter for this project. This is a great effect with lots of possible sounds available. The board will fit in a Hammond 1590C size box with the board under the pots and switches.  The HT8950  IC (18 pin version) is available from Small Bear Electronics LLC.

Project files

Everything you need to build it

PDF · Start hereGeneral Build Instructions↓PDF · 11 pagesHT8950 Data Sheet PDF↓

Pitch Shifter Bill of Materials Text

Pitch Shifter Ready-For-Transfer Printed Circuit Board Layout

More about this project

Notes, sounds and related links

 Here's a photo of our prototype circuit board. Note that I used a jumper in R3 to level out the dry/wet signal.