Serato Pitch ‘n Time LE Plugin

Description

The best time stretching and pitch shifting

Pitch ‘n Time LE makes professional quality pitch-shifting and time-stretching more accessible than ever before. Pitch ‘n Time LE 3 is available for Pro Tools, as a plug-in, and Logic Pro, as an algorithm within Logic’s Time & Pitch Machine.Pitch ‘n Time LE allows you to make dramatic alterations to a sample, or even to a completed mix, and produce a natural sounding result that you have to hear to believe. Pitch ‘n Time LE is simple to use and yet produces an accurate and professional quality result.

Top Features

High-Quality Time-Stretching – Change tempo independently of pitch with pristine artifact-free results.

Transparent Pitch-Shifting – Adjust pitch without affecting timing, ideal for key changes, remixes or vocal retuning.

Logic Pro & Pro Tools Integration – Fully compatible with industry-standard DAWs offering smooth workflows for music and post.

Simple Streamlined Interface – Focused design makes it easy to apply complex pitch/time changes without deep menus.

Preserves Harmonic Integrity – Retain the natural tone and timbre of vocals, instruments and full mixes.

Musical Timebase Control – Sync time-stretching to BPM or tempo grids for creative and rhythmic edits.

Extreme Tempo Changes – Stretch audio dramatically while keeping clean, usable results.

Quick Workflow Enhancer – Ideal for remixing, re-arranging and adapting audio without tedious re-recording.

Automatic Key Detection (Logic Pro) – Works within Logic’s pitch detection and key match features for faster edits.

Lightweight Yet Powerful – Designed for high performance without taxing system resources.

Additional Features

Integrates into Logic’s Time Machine™.

Modify tempo from 1/2 to 2x of original and simultaneously pitch shift by ±12 semitones.

Why You Need Serato Pitch ‘n Time LE

Serato Pitch ‘n Time LE was created to provide professional-grade time-stretching and pitch-shifting capabilities to a broader range of music producers, mix engineers, and composers. It delivers the legendary sound quality of its Pro version but in a more streamlined package, designed to work seamlessly within industry-standard DAWs like Logic Pro and Pro Tools. The product aims to offer transparent, artifact-free pitch and tempo adjustments without overwhelming users with complex features, making it ideal for those who need precision and reliability in their workflows without compromising audio quality.

Who This is For

Serato Pitch ‘n Time LE targets a wide range of professionals within the music production and post-production industries. Its primary market includes music producers, who often need to remix or adapt tracks by altering tempo and pitch without losing quality. The tool is also ideal for mix engineers, as it allows precise control over timing and key changes, essential for ensuring a consistent and polished sound throughout projects. Composers and arrangers can benefit from the software’s ability to quickly adapt arrangements to different tempos or keys, facilitating creative freedom while maintaining sonic integrity. Additionally, remix artists looking to rework existing tracks into new tempos or keys will appreciate the product’s ability to preserve vocal clarity and groove. Post-production editors, working within music-for-picture workflows, also form part of the target audience, needing reliable tools for basic retiming or rekeying without affecting the overall audio quality. This broad appeal to professionals across various stages of music production makes Serato Pitch ‘n Time LE a versatile solution for anyone dealing with complex pitch and tempo manipulation.

What This Package Competes With

Several products compete with Serato Pitch ‘n Time LE in the realm of time-stretching and pitch-shifting, such as zplane élastique V2, Melodyne Editor 5, and Waves SoundShifter. Each of these tools offers unique strengths, but Serato Pitch ‘n Time LE excels in a few key areas. While zplane élastique V2 is known for its strong algorithm and flexible integration, it struggles with maintaining transparency and preserving harmonic integrity in complex audio, something Serato does exceptionally well. Melodyne Editor 5, although an industry-standard for pitch correction, offers deeper editing capabilities but tends to have a slower workflow when it comes to large-scale time-stretching, making it less efficient for quick adjustments. On the other hand, Serato’s LE version is streamlined for faster, more intuitive use in music production workflows, integrating seamlessly with Logic Pro and Pro Tools. Additionally, Serato Pitch ‘n Time LE provides extremely clean results under dramatic tempo and pitch changes, where Waves SoundShifter, despite its lower price point, often introduces noticeable artifacts. In comparison, Serato offers a superior balance of quality, speed, and affordability, making it the go-to choice for producers and engineers looking for reliable, professional-level performance at a fraction of the cost of high-end alternatives.

Serato Pitch ‘n Time LE System Requirements

Mac

Ram: 8GB
Version: Mac OS X 10.6.8, 10.7 or 10.8
Additional_requirements:
Screen Resolution 1280 X 800
Internet_required: No
Plugins: AU

Windows

Ram: 8GB
Version: Windows 7 SP1, 8
Additional_requirements:
Screen Resolution 1280 X 800
Internet_required: No

Serato Pitch ‘n Time LE Demo Video