[Dixielandjazz] octave divider

[Charlie Hull]

Thanks for the dialogue, Jim.

I've used a guitar octaver successfully, but it's easier in a studio than on
a gig.  The notes have to be distinct and clear so the electronics won't get
confused.  On a gig, it's hard to isolate the sound being fed to the
converter.  An instrument-mounted transducer works better than a regular
microphone.

Same thing with harmony devices.  The work well if the singer has a clear
voice, but not so well for voices that are husky or have complex overtones.

Same thing with those decoders for converting an analog melody  into a midi
file.  If the notes aren't right on pitch or if more than one note is being
played simultaneously, the unit or software get's confused and puts out
garbage.

Charlie Hull