ShiftFace: Free Vocal Pitch Formant Plugin by StinkFace Audio
ShiftFace is a free real-time vocal pitch and formant transformer plugin from StinkFace Audio that lets you shift vocals up to two octaves and reshape formants independently. The plugin is available as a direct download from the developer's Gumroad page with no sign-up required.
Features
- Pitch control up to ±2 octaves
- Independent formant shifting for character changes
- Link mode couples pitch and formant for classic resampling-style movement
- Two-knob interface designed for fast, musical results
- Real-time processing with zero latency
Formats & Compatibility
- VST3, AU, and CLAP formats
- Windows 10+ and macOS 11+
- Runs in all major DAWs (Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Reaper, Bitwig, Cubase)
ShiftFace delivers studio-grade pitch and formant manipulation behind a minimal two-control layout. The Link mode is especially useful for quick vocal repitching that preserves natural timbre relationships. Because it's completely free with no registration gate, you can drop it into a session immediately.
FAQ
Is ShiftFace really free with no strings attached? Yes, ShiftFace is 100% free to download and use from the StinkFace Audio Gumroad page. No email sign-up or account creation is required.
What plugin formats does ShiftFace support? ShiftFace ships with VST3, AU, and CLAP builds for Windows and macOS, covering all modern DAW environments.
Can I use ShiftFace on non-vocal material? Absolutely. While designed for vocals, the pitch and formant engine works on any monophonic source — basslines, synth leads, or sampled instruments.