SoundShifter from Waves is a set of pitch and time processing components for transposing and stretching audio, with separate Parametric and Graphic variants for AudioSuite work.
SoundShifter at a glance
| Developer | Waves |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Pitch Shifter |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €42.64 (regular €142.80) |
What SoundShifter does
The suite splits pitch and duration into independent processes, so audio can be transposed without changing its length or stretched without changing its key. Pitch can be set from absolute frequencies or musical pitches, and time-stretch lengths can be defined by SMPTE timecode, tempo, bars or samples. The Graphic SoundShifter holds separate curves for pitch and time, and the Parametric and Graphic components are described as AudioSuite-only. The pitch shifter component works in all DAWs except Pro Tools, where it is used as an insert effect in other hosts.
Key features
- Unlinked pitch and time. Pitch and time can be unlinked so one changes without the other, or linked so a change to one moves the other.
- Graphic curves. The Graphic SoundShifter applies separate curves to pitch and to time across the length of the selection.
- Parametric control. The Parametric SoundShifter sets pitch and time with numeric values rather than curves.
- Time definitions. Stretch lengths can be entered as SMPTE timecode, tempo, bars or samples.
- Pro Tools selection ratios. In Pro Tools the speed and pitch ratio can be held fixed or changed across the selection.
Compatibility
Available formats are VST2, AU and AAX for Windows 10 and macOS. Pro Tools handles it differently from other hosts, and the pitch shifter component is the one that runs outside Pro Tools.
SoundShifter compared with similar plugins
Pitch ‘N Time Pro and Pitch ‘N Time LE are time and pitch shifters from Serato, both listed as effects for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SoundShifter | Waves | Pitch Shifter | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €42.64 (regular €142.80) |
| Pitch ‘N Time Pro | Serato | Pitch Shifter | Windows, macOS | €891.51 | |
| Pitch ‘N Time LE | Serato | Pitch Shifter | Windows, macOS | €445.26 |
Price and availability
SoundShifter was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €42.64, reduced from €142.80. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
SoundShifter FAQ
Where can I download SoundShifter crack for free?
The Windows and macOS builds are distributed as a repack in rar and iso archives, and the crack and keygen appear alongside the serial key in the same torrent or magnet link.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for SoundShifter?
A working serial and keygen are the strings most often paired with the SoundShifter name in searches, and the repack ships with its own crack.
Does SoundShifter run on Apple Silicon Macs?
The listing does not state Apple Silicon support, so the macOS build is only confirmed on macOS with VST2, AU and AAX formats.