XS-1 Poly Shifter

The Shift knob sets the interval, from seven semitones up or down to three octaves either way. A direction switch picks up or down. A Detune setting moves pitch by up to 20 cents for doubling.

For drop tunings or capo-style key changes, setting Balance fully to the effect avoids two clashing pitches. Octave settings suit some dry signal blended in, for 12-string or guitar-and-bass textures. Tracking holds on full chords, not only single notes.

A panel switch sets the footswitch for latching or momentary use. External footswitches can recall up to three tuning setups. An expression pedal turns the shift into a continuous bend.