Steinberg HALION4 Mode D'emploi page 111

Formant Shifting (Solo Mode Only)
Formant shifting allows you to avoid so-called Mickey Mouse effects when pitch
shifting a sample. This is especially useful with samples of human voices or acoustic
instruments.
• Click the On button to activate or deactivate formant shifting.
Formant
Use this knob to specify the amount of formant shifting.
Key Follow
This parameter determines how much the formants follow the pitch. Use positive
values to minimize the Mickey Mouse effect caused by pitch shifting. Negative values
increase the Mickey Mouse effect.
Grain Size (Solo Mode Only)
If you want to use Solo mode with complex material, a larger grain size can sound
better. The higher this setting, the less accurate the pitch detection, which helps to
avoid misinterpretations of pitch. In addition, you can use this parameter to produce
interesting effects.
Transient Detection (Solo Mode Only)
This parameter sets a threshold for the transient detection. The higher the value, the
more transients are detected. Transients can sound more defined when you adjust
this parameter.
Modulating AudioWarp parameters in the Modulation Matrix
You can modulate the playback speed and formant shift of the sample in the
modulation matrix.
1. Make sure that the AudioWarp parameters are activated for the samples that you
want to edit.
2. In the modulation matrix, select a destination.
On the Sample submenu of the modulation destinations, the options "Speed
Factor" and "Formant Shift" are available.
3. Assign a modulation source and set up the modulation depth.
The destination "Formant Shift" can only be used in Solo mode.
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Editing Zones in the Sound Editor
The AudioWarp Section