Change song key online: auto key detection and stem pitch shift | Patefon Studio

Transpose the whole mix in one step

After your song is split into tracks, the editor can shift pitch to a new key: the service first analyzes the recording and stores a detected key, then retunes all stems together while keeping tempo steady.

Patefon Studio interface showing the multitrack editor and playback control bar
Patefon Studio interface showing the multitrack editor and playback control bar
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How it works in the editor

Automatic key detection

Each project gets an analyzed key (note and mode, with a confidence score). That reference is stored on the project: when you pick another key, the app computes the semitone offset from this detected root.

Key menu in the control panel

The key dropdown lists musical keys. Next to each option you see the semitone shift from the auto-detected key — “original” for no change, or values like +2 / −3 semitones. Major and minor are handled consistently, including relative key relationships.

All tracks transpose together

When you change key, playback pauses and the same semitone shift is applied across every track so vocals and instruments stay locked — like one unified mix.

Pitch without changing speed

Processing uses an algorithm that adjusts pitch while keeping playback tempo stable. Results are cached for smooth scrubbing, and extreme shifts are clamped to a safe semitone range.

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