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Quick Guide: How to Change the Pitch of Audio in AudioDirector

Four steps to make a clip sound higher or lower and export it as a new file.

Updated Nov. 4, 2026 · 1 min read

Steps

1Set the semitones

Drag the Semitones slider right to raise the pitch or left to lower it, up to 6 semitones either way. Check the starting value, because it may not be 0.0.

The Pitch Shifter panel with the Semitones slider at 4.0 and the Transient sensitivity slider highlighted

2Preview and apply

This example also sets Transient sensitivity to 8.0. Select Adjusted result, play the clip to hear the shift, then click Apply.

The Pitch Shifter panel with Preview set to Adjusted result and the Apply button highlighted

3Click OK

Click OK on the message. The changed clip appears in the library, marked with an asterisk.

The message that the adjustment is complete, with OK highlighted

4Export the clip

Click Export, name the file, choose a Format such as WAV or MP3, and click Export.

The Export Audio dialog with File name and Location, the Format list open on six formats, and the Export button highlighted

We tested these steps in AudioDirector 365 version 17.0.6908 on Windows.