EarthQuaker Devices Rainbow Machine V2 Pitch Shifting Harmoniser

Full Description

V2 Upgrades

The EarthQuaker Devices Rainbow Machine V2is the updated version of its predecessor and has been completely redesigned to offer an incredibly smooth playing experience alongside an enhanced performance. This pitch shifting harmoniser is upgraded with an enhanced output, extra versatility, an extended delay time, deeper chorus tones, and a recalibrated magic control which offers a wider range of sonic options than ever before.

Create amazing pitch harmonies

The EarthQuaker Devices Rainbow Machine V2 takes modern DSP and uses it as a tool of future past to create real time pitch shifting using digital oscillators. It produces basic polyphonic harmonies from a 4th down through to a 3rd up and every tonal pitch you could dream of in-between. You can also add in an accompanying octave of the harmony by dialing up the Secondary function. What’s more, you can take the harmonies further than ever before, opening up a realm of new sonic possibilities by bringing in the Magic control. In tandem with the Tracking control, the magic creates wild pitch take offs and descents, chaotic choruses, shrieks, pixie trials and plenty of other madness and mayhem. Or, if you prefer, this pedal can be used to simply and subtly complement the sound of your setup.

Controls

• Pitch: Controls the pitch of the harmony. Fully anti-clockwise is a 4th down, all the way clockwise is a 3rd up. Middle position is unison. Pitch can be controlled by an external expression pedal.
• Exp Jack: Expression pedal control jack for the pitch. Pitch control dial becomes void when an expression pedal is used.
• Primary: Controls the volume of the Primary pitch-shifted signal. Unity gain is at about 2 o’clock, anything above will boost the signal.
• Secondary: Controls the volume of the secondary pitch-shifted signal. The Secondary controls the octave up/down from the primary pitch. At noon position the Secondary is not present at all. However, turning the dial anti-clockwise from noon provides an octave below, whereas turning clockwise gives an octave above and everything in between. Unity gain is at about 2 o’clock, anything above will boost the signal.
• Tracking: Controls the amount of lag time between direct dry signal and the shifted wet signal. The pitch-shifted signal will track right on the dry signal when this control is all the way clockwise. It will start to lag behind as it's reduced. This function is especially useful when 'Magic' is engaged.
• Magic: The heart of the Rainbow Machine. Adjusts the 'weirdness' of the effect. The end result is a wide variety of wild effects depending on how the other controls are set. The magic control will only work if the magic switch is activated and the primary and/or secondary are in use. Technically, it’s a regeneration control that creates aliasing between a mix of the primary and secondary functions feeding back against each other.
• Tone: All the way clockwise is full signal, anti-clockwise softens the highs.

Flexi-switch & High-quality construction

The EarthQuaker Devices Rainbow Machine V2 features a flexi-switch which allows for either traditional latching or momentary operation. This is ideal for stuttering effects or for creating brief moments of pitch shifted tone. This pitch harmoniser is hand-made in Ohio and features an all-analogue dry-through signal path. It features premium components and is housed in a rugged metal chassis, designed to survive a long life on your pedalboard. Its top-mounted jack sockets provide easy integration into your setup, allowing you to pack your pedals side-by-side to maximise your pedalboard space – so you can take your sound further.

Specifications

• Controls: Primary, Pitch, Secondary, Magic, Tone, Tracking
• Inputs: 1/4" Jack, Expression
• Outputs: 1/4" Jack
• Power: 9V DC Power Supply
• Construction: Built by hand in Ohio, USA

Please Note: Pedal does not come with a power supply.