Loading And Saving Patches - Propellerhead Polar Operation Manual

Using Polar

Loading and saving patches

Loading and saving patches is done in the same way as with any other internal Reason/Reason Essentials device -
see the "Sounds and Patches" chapter in the Reason/Reason Essentials Operation Manual pdf for details.
Setting up for basic pitch shifting
1. Set up for pitch processing as described in
2. Select the "Smooth" or "Classic" Pitch Algorithm:
"Smooth" produces a high-quality pitched signal whereas the "Classic" algorithm often produces a little "rougher"
sound that resembles the classic harmonizing effect sound of the '80s.
3. Next, select Slow, Medium or Fast based on the audio material you will be running through Polar:
• "Slow" is best suited for polyphonic audio and complex sounds.
"Slow" mode has the highest latency.
• "Medium" is best suited for bassy monophonic sounds and also for drums.
"Medium" mode has a little higher latency than "Fast" mode.
• "Fast" is best suited for less bassy monophonic sounds, like vocals.
"Fast" mode also has the lowest latency.
As a rule of thumb, use the fastest mode that makes your audio still sound good. Feel free to experiment to
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find the optimal setting for your specific audio material.
The Pitch Algorithms are described in detail in "Algorithm".
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POLAR DUAL PITCH SHIFTER
"Setting up for pitch processing".