How Do I Change the Pitch of Audio in Final Cut?

You can change the pitch of audio in Final Cut Pro using the Pitch Shifter effect. Here's how:

1. Select the Clip: In the Final Cut Pro timeline, select the audio clip you want to modify.

2. Apply the Pitch Shifter Effect:

   • Navigate to the Effects browser (usually found on the right side of the Final Cut Pro interface).
   • Search for "Pitch Shifter" in the audio effects category.
   • Drag and drop the "Pitch Shifter" effect onto the selected audio clip in your timeline.

3. Adjust the Pitch:

   • Select the clip in the timeline.
   • Open the Audio inspector (usually found on the right side of the interface). If it's not visible, go to Window > Show Inspector > Audio.
   • Within the Audio inspector, locate the "Pitch Shifter" effect settings.
   • Semi Tones: Drag the "Semi Tones" slider to adjust the pitch in semitone increments. This is the main control for shifting the pitch up or down.
   • Cents: Drag the "Cents" slider for finer pitch adjustments within a semitone. This allows for subtle detuning.

Essentially, the "Semi Tones" slider offers coarse adjustments, while the "Cents" slider provides fine-tuning for achieving the desired pitch. Experiment with both to achieve the sound you're after.