808 Tuning & Frequency Calculator
Find the fundamental frequency of an 808 note and calculate the semitone shift between a sample root and a target pitch.
Note to frequency
32.70 Hz
Equal temperament, A4 = 440 Hz. Frequency is the note's fundamental.
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Why tune an 808?
An 808 with a strong fundamental can clash with the key of the track if its pitch is wrong. Equal-tempered note frequencies provide a reference, but samples can contain harmonics, pitch envelopes, and inharmonic distortion.
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