Rainbow Machine
Polyphonic DSP pitch-shifter/chorus pedal with Pitch, Tracking, Tone, Secondary-octave, and a self-oscillating Magic regeneration control.
About this pedal
The Rainbow Machine is a digital polyphonic pitch-shifter built around a deliberately imperfect DSP engine. The Pitch control sweeps from a fourth below to a third above your input (with noon doubling as a built-in chorus mode), Secondary adds an octave above or below the harmony, and Tracking adjusts the wet/dry lag. The Magic control pushes everything into aliasing, resonant self-oscillation, and pitch-shifted delay/chorus territory for more experimental tones.
Specs
| Dimensions | 4.65 x 3.65 x 2.25 in. (118 x 93 x 57 mm) with knobs |
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| Current Draw | 68 mA |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ |
| Output Impedance | <1 kΩ |
| Power | Standard 9 VDC power supply with a 2.1mm negative center barrel. |
Quick answers
- How much does the Rainbow Machine cost?
- EarthQuaker Devices lists it at $249 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Rainbow Machine still available?
- Yes. EarthQuaker Devices lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Rainbow Machine?
- EarthQuaker Devices, building gear since 2004. Where it's built: Built one at a time in Akron, Ohio, hand built and hand tested, using a mix of human and robotic assembly. It's listed here as a pitch shift pedal.
- What warranty does EarthQuaker Devices offer?
- Limited lifetime warranty: EarthQuaker repairs or replaces any device it made for as long as the company is in business and parts are available. Wear-and-tear parts are covered for 2 years, then a $15 per-item fee applies. Enclosure wear, deliberate damage and outside modifications are not covered. Repairs carry a 2-year repair warranty. Customers pay shipping both ways, and a $15 bench fee applies if no fault is found. No returns. Repairs can take up to 45 days.