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Great tune. And a 'PitchFactor' effect on a harp. I just had to make a run at this. Disclaimer: I found it difficult to catch the effect on the streaming version. But – to me – it didn't sound like a Crystals effect. In the opening phrasing, the glides and bends didn't sound reversed.
So, now you're kind of stuck with the PF and an external reverb unit (possibly ducking, through a send, or parallel loop). Or another delay before an (undelayed) PitchFactor – and faking the reverb. The only other algo with reverb (but no delay) is the Synthonizer.
On the bright side, it appears to be a simple octave up effect; delayed at 1/2 note. You could use the Diatonic, Quadravox, HarModulator, or H910/H949. I chose the latter, but each one would have a unique advantage here (doubling, thickening, shallow modulation). Here's a very basic preset (I guess at about 125-130 BPM):
ThisAcheNoVerb
Mix = WET:50
Pitch Mix = A10+B10
Pitch A = 2:000
Pitch B = 2.000
Delay A = 1/2
Delay B = 1/2
(encoder) = 910/949 / TMP ON
Depth / Key = MODERN
Speed / Scale = CHROMTC -or- NORMAL
Xnob = FBKA: 0
Ynob = FBKB: 0
I used both pitch shifters. You can thicken it up by using Speed / Scale = NORMAL and dropping Pitch B to 1.992 – plus or minus. One reason that I chose the H910/H949 is that you can add a subtle (or dramatic) 'barberpole octave' effect. Change the Xnob = FBKA: 40 and Ynob = FBKB: 40. It makes up for the lack of reverb in a unique way.
If you haven't already, test out the various System settings under Utilities -> Source. SYNLEAD sacrifices some of the polyphony sensing of the default GUITAR setting. I've found that it works well with monophonic input.
Now I'm curious: What kind of mic are you using (or is it a Green Bullet)? How is the PitchFactor handling any extraneous noise pickup? I imagine it's like anything else – accurate technique leads to cleaner results.