Transpose Using Multiply and Add

Let’s try two ways of modifying the frequencies of a familiar melody: we can add a value to the frequencies, or we can multiply the frequencies by a value.
new_frequency = (original_frequency * A) + B
Try each technique to determine which sounds more natural.

To do:

  • Move the add fader, then leave it and listen to the entire melody.
  • Notice that the melody sounds squeezed or stretched.
  • Hit the reset button to restore the original values.
  • Move the multiply fader, then leave it and listen to the entire melody.
  • Notice that the melody sounds like the same song, just higher or lower.