EarthQuaker Devices Retrospective Ep. 2 - Rainbow Machine Polyphonic Pitch Mesmerizer

[@absblake52]

“I thought I had taken a hallucinogen and forgotten about it” describes this so well, definitely my favourite part!

[@davidfried4624]

Favorite part: Juan Alderete talking about "It's like acid. If you've never done acid, it's like mushrooms. If you've never done mushrooms, it's like if you've ever been knocked out."

[@brianrio3607]

I have 2 favorite parts. 1 the drawing backstory and 2 the closed captions trying to interpret Rainbow Machine sounds. “Applause applause” so good.

[@RonasD94]

This did not feel like a promotion or ad at all, it was really entertaining to watch, if this becomes a series with different pedals i would watch it.

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

thanks a lot for watching and checking out what we are doing

[@kotanecrosis96]

RonasD94 I agree. That would be sick.

[@aidensaroka7268]

Exactly! It seems more like a mini documentary on a pedal that shaped their company for forever. EDIT: I totally vote for a series on the history on the pedals

[@xachedward]

Agree 100%!!! I'd watch every one!

[@paultorbert6929]

I would be in the front row of that audience !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MusicMan-2127]

My favorite part about the pedal is the story of the name. As a teacher and caring uncle, I love how children can so easily inspire us and push us to new ideas. The fact that Jamie's daughter helped that way is simply wholesome and puts a smile on my face!

[@Gitfiddle]

With some pedals you have to forget they’re for the guitar to get the most out of them. Rainbow machine is one of those pedals. It won’t “sculpt your tone” to sound like SRV but it will give you the ability to create soundscapes that reach beyond what most players would consider guitar tone. I love it. It’s playful and unpretentious. You can paint with sound vs play guitar.

[@adam_wynne]

This DEFINITELY needs to be a series. 💕🌈

[@robertito_dobbs]

Agree

[@jonkruithof5704]

Loved the whole thing - but particularly liked how everyone had a different approach to finding how they would use the pedal in their own way.

[@andyfromtoystory9000]

best part about music IMO

[@erichlate9841]

I loved hearing different artists talk about the ways they incorporated the Rainbow Machine into their music. Was really inspiring!

[@loopbasedzero]

few pedals deserve their own documentary... this one does.

[@adie5690]

My favorite part: the story about jamie‘s daughter‘s drawing and the genesis of the final Artwork :)

[@patrickmurphy7458]

My favorite portion is the Lisa Bella Donna section. She’s such a unique and inspiring player, the rainbow machine could change my entire synth rig. Having TVL come right after her was a great move too!!

[@MattiaOnorascenzi]

I enjoyed when Troy Van Leeuwen from Queens of Stone Age explains why he taped the pedal knob! So funny ahaha, something i would totally do!

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Yvette Young is the coolest ever. Great video.

[@MrSchism]

I just dropped down to make the same comment. I adore Yvette.

[@treborherr2417]

The jam at the end was great, Corey Haren putting a bass through it was freaking awesome.

[@kellyfunkhouser7210]

My favorite part was Jamie talking about the design phase! Got me feeling super nerdy!

[@frankiedefalco3245]

I love that you interviewed Yvette Young for this!

[@gravlma9671]

my favorite bit is the editing, so much character on display. put rainbow machine in a warm light and also showed us a vulnerable performance from many of those personalities. Bravo Chris.

[@Crook276]

Favorite part: Troy Van Leeuwen “Set it and forget it. Perfect chicken every time!”

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

Hey there! Guess what!? You're one of the three winners of a brand new Rainbow Machine! Please email [e-mail] and we'll get you hooked up! Thanks for playing!

[@isaiahcoles3274]

@@EarthQuakerDevices has this been claimed yet?

[@motip51]

Well this makes me want a Rainbow Machine... Mission Accomplished guys!

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

thanks for watching!

[@bactareality]

motip51 Makes me want two, damn you guys. 🌈🎛🔊🤘

[@JakeG]

My favorite part of this vid is Rob Schnapf's beard. That's exactly how my grandpa styled his when he was younger. Also wore a similar hat and flannel. He's the guy who got me into not just playing guitar, but finding value in strange and often broken instruments. When I was a kid we'd go dumpster diving behind stores like Radio Shack and end up leaving with bags full of various electronic treasures. One of my first keyboards was attained that way. Also picked up a 12 string behind some mall near the U.S/ Mexican border. It's too bad I don't have any of that stuff any more, and I miss my grandfather very much. I honestly wasn't expecting to be reminded of my grandpa by watching this video. But hey, that's what happened when that beard popped in. The Rainbow Machine is the kind of device that my grandpa and I would find discarded somewhere. Not because it's trash, but because it wasn't understood. Someone didn't know what shelf to put it on. Good thing there are people out there like us who appreciate the magical things that aren't so easily categorized.

[@WeirdLikeMe123]

Love the video, Rainbow Machine has a special place in my heart as well

[@davidulleland2496]

Great that EarthQuaker Devices takes risks and makes crazy stuff, that people didn't know they wanted. Favorite part to watch must be the process of recreating the drawing.

[@phantompenguin]

Earthquaker makes the rainbow machine -> pedal wizards make rad demos of rainbow machine-> earthquaker makes this video wherein they spotlight aforementioned demos. Love seeing the appreciation go both ways. Thanks for what you do for the pedal ommunity EQ!

[@TJNorton]

Lol this is totally my favourite bit ... "Fej hated it, he hated it!" I need to see what i can do with this when i run harmonica through it!

[@anthonyrc6618]

Yeah I liked that bit too.

[@FRZNGLSRBM]

I loved Nick's part at around 19 minutes. He explained the RBM in a way that I finally understood it. Besides that the whole docu was great because you could see how much you can do with this pedal!

[@felipebraun6468]

The best in this pedal is that you put sparks almost everywhere in a song. Beautiful ambience

[@sierratechnicaladvisorygroup]

Something about the sound this thing makes creates mental vignettes of a 1970's childhood, déjà vu, past lives, the warm embrace of an analogue past.

[@Zinfidel1]

Now that Earthquaker has turned Afterneath into a eurorack module... time for a Rainbow Machine!

[@seancantu17]

Loved hearing Nick describe all the different things that the rainbow machine can do. Such a versatile pedal!

[@lucasrodriguez3832]

aww. love that pedal, also love the story behind the naming!

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

Pretty cute huh... thank you for watching!

[@JSaltyfabricator]

Man, I say to myself "that's definitely my next pedal" a lot, but, that is my next pedal.

[@cynosureanthem2158]

My favorite part is when you go through all the different drawings. 🌈 I love hearing how different people use this magic pedal!

[@sjwendel]

Need this one desperately. Best part is that Troy Van Leeuwen has a framed Toy Story poster in his office 🤘🏻

[@danithehobbit]

I enjoyed the part where they explain how the Rainbow Machine can be used as a chorus; the guy that moves the pitch knob, Corey Haren also using it as a chorus and letting the pedal do it's own thing and Juan Alderete's insight.

[@robertlutey7863]

It sounds so wild and amazing! I love when they talk about the realization that it can also be tamed.

[@chadperkins8406]

Personally, I use the Rainbow Machine on bass as a special effect at the end of some songs. If you dial it in just right, it creates a descending, repeating "explosion" sound, like the end of the world is about to happen, and everything is constantly exploding. It's fantastic for a doom metal band, even though you CAN tune it to make rainbows, you can make the opposite happen as well.

[@chadperkins8406]

It's like bombs dropping everywhere. EVERYWHERE Doomy.

[@goosegaskins]

You still digging your Rainbow Machine?

[@demoscenes]

Now THIS is the way to present a new pedal/effect! Totally love how everything is baked to give as many aspects as possible. So much love in here!

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

heck yeah! Thank you! Well I mean the pedal is 10 years old but yeah, thanks for watching!

[@michaelrooney3672]

Being a survivor of the sixties psychedelic scene and the psychedelics of the day this pedal is a blast from the past. Amazing array of tonal textures from the greatest time in music history, thank you. Needed to get this under the correct account. Sorry for the duplication.

[@jimmyruggles531]

It’s weird, I like weird. My favorite part, as a dad, is that Jamie named the pedal after his daughters drawing.

[@pinbacker3030]

Been on my list for two years. This video was the tipping point for me. Got it today and I love this thing!

[@justinmccormick6261]

This video is so well put together. I think my favorite part is how it makes me want a full blown EQD documentary about all the pedals.

[@KR-no1or]

I like how the design we originally conceived from his daughters drawing.

[@humanthomas]

“I’m interested in this.”

[@fudogguitars7474]

My favourite part is "Stillman looking sad because he can't decide what things look like." LOL. That's gold, Jerry! Gold!

[@brownie4032]

That video was really cool with the dancing flamingos

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

🌈🦩❤️

[@caleurban3135]

I love the idea of using it a chorus. Doing a little new wave thing then hitting the magic to make it get weird would be awesome.

[@nickwade2414]

I love how many opinions were changed as the musical capabilities of this pedal became apparent. So original and creative.

[@mefirstandthegimmiegimmies5160]

The wife purchased me one of these today. Can’t describe the tones I’m getting out of this thing but man is it cool. I dialed in one setting that sounds like 1950s sci-fi movies. Just the coolest pedal I’ve ever played. I’ll be purchasing more of these inspirational noise pedals soon. Using a looper is just mesmerizing with sound.

[@christopherrusch]

i watch this once every couple of months

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

Thank you Mr Poop

[@smittywerbenjaegermanjense8595]

I love the chaos of this thing, it’s beautiful

[@timcoward7205]

Love the origin of the pedal name, so pure! Wish the pedal was available in that wacky multi-coloured print too

[@shermanj7894]

they should do a limited run :)

[@kikachaaa]

Great pedal. I always wondered on what the story was. Love how Juan talks about psychedelics.

[@ivancellist]

I love EarthQuaquer Devices pedals! my favorite part from the video is when at the beginning the interviewees can not find words to describe what the pedal does and the references to the cosmos and the use of hallucinogens associated with the sound it produces

[@jacobdadisman8791]

Adventure time dev heard this and said “this is it. This is the whole soundtrack”

[@ninevehguitar]

One of my absolute favorite pedals ever. Completely awesome and inspiring.

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

thanks for jamming it!

[@ninevehguitar]

EarthQuakerDevices Oh, and bonus as well... The guy that sold it to me thru Facebook and I have never met in real life, but got a great friendship out of it that has lasted 5 years so far. So not only is the Rainbow Machine an amazing effect pedal, it also created a bond between two humans in different parts of the world. That’s pretty epic, IMO

[@LauraSquirrel]

@@ninevehguitar That is awesome.

[@TheAtomicSpirit]

I love how the Rainbow machine is used by so many different types of musicians and instruments. It's not just a cool guitar trick! These videos are always top quality. Love it!

[@ckrug32]

Aside from the fact that I now really want this pedal, this video is really well done! Would love to see more long form content like this regarding pedals and their stories.

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

we are workin' on it buster!

[@brandonwrightmusic]

My favorite part was hearing where the name rainbow machine came from, i thought that was so cool

[@stormlion2]

Being a survivor of the sixties psychedelic seen and the psychedelics of the day, this pedal so truly a blast from the past. An amazing array of tonal textures of the greatest time in music history. Thank you.

[@Matt-ww8ot]

I love how the common reaction is, it’s like taking hallucinogens. Lol, so true.

[@WilliamJohnson95]

I loved seeding the alternate-full color version from the graphics place. I really like that design, tho respect the two tone continuity!

[@crossrocer94]

I like how he has something so unique and it just sat hidden for years. Thanks for making this stuff guys!

[@NicholasGreenwood]

I first learned about the Rainbow Machine because Failure used it on the song "Hot Traveler" and I was instantly hooked on that sound.

[@falselight]

The "magic" side specifically is more prominently used and recognizable in the main riff of Counterfeit Sky.

[@baronscarpia9758]

Favorite part: Cute name origin story!

[@mattledford4432]

The Dwight Yokam reference is my favorite gem of this video. Wasn’t expecting that

[@evilwarnings2419]

I bought this pedal a year ago after thinking about it for months. I just love weird pedals but I didn´t want to waste money in it because most reviews only played the outrageous sounds that the pedal contains. But I have to say that this pedal is now essential to me. Not just for the chorus but because its versatility and other cool little effects. The magic button if used correctly does some neat effects specially in V2. It is a very different pedal for sure but it has at least 2 or 3 great and usable sounds in it, the rest it is just plain fun. The perfect pedal to add on top of something else and wonder "what the hell is that?"

[@hrlarson]

Love this video! When I first heard the Rainbow Machine it was the playfulness that immediately attracted me. I just wanted it so bad. Also: what’s so wrong about one trick ponies? Versatility is really overrated.

[@conorgoldie9654]

Love it. Favourite part is Troy talking about taping pedals. Always a solid move.

[@rami5028]

Love earthquaker. My favorite part is Juan Alderete going all psychedelic.

[@3cho325]

Loved hearing the Moog through it, that was creamy 😋

[@easilyobtainable]

I love how the video showed the rainbow machine through so many different instruments! Awesome video!

[@Slowdyek4]

Corey's use on bass, holy shit. My favorite part hands down.

[@pinbacker3030]

If you’ve made it this far and haven’t already got one, what are you thinking? Just listen to Troy’s tone. Amazing.

[@TyephoonMonsoon365]

This comment inspired me to submit my payment. ✌🏾

[@Titantitan001]

I ended up selling it. Not because I hated it either. Was just a bit too chaotic for what I play. I think the way Little Tybee uses it makes me want it again though. Never thought of using it that way.

[@jessicarobertson1691]

Best part was "A little box labeled 'magic'". That was good. Super entertaining video EQD. Well done!

[@edwardskim0111]

JHS and EQD producing one of the most original and entertaining long videos on KZbin right now for gear nerds.

[@legatomodi3522]

josh is kicking ass. he almost never is promoting JHS. dude just loves pedals. he even gets a little controversial with pedal snobs by making vids about behringer and saying stuff like "Boss is best".

[@Jasonlimitless]

I always think Jamie looks like he could play a great Bond Villain lol

[@tonym7740]

Love the search for the original picture. Such a distinctive and interesting sounding pedal!

[@mondongokoreano1373]

Oh no I'm already late ): i love this pedal, i was about to buy it. My favorite part of the video were the drawings. Really cute stuff haha

[@Titantitan001]

You put Yvette in a video and I’m sold.

[@harrycarter10]

Puppets with Pedals is hands down the best part of this video! Love the spacey sounds!

[@brentvalleywhag3477]

Hey off topic, but do you guys think you may ever do an arpanoid version with a tap tempo? That would be a dream

[@tiny_tan_]

I love the part of Juan Alderete, I like his videos 💖💖💖 I need this pedal in my life 😭💚

[@Alex-jq5ft]

Favourite part.. all the cool people! So cool to see Troy and Nick

[@mattgilbert7347]

PUT YOUR WALLET AWAY NOW...YES, THAT'S RIGHT...BACK POCKET, GOOD...NOOOO NOT THE CREDIT CARD!!!

[@earlybranch8332]

Just played a show with Sadie Dupuis (Speedy Ortiz) in Savannah GA and she had her Rainbow Machine with her.

[@boogiebluetoo]

When Troy Van Leeuwen says "I know it's easy to get out of control with this thing" may be the highest compliment ever said about an effects pedal!

[@DavidDyte1969]

I really really REALLY want the full color one. Please. PLEASE.

[@pauldazeley]

Using the Rainbow Machine is like having your brains smashed in with a Pink Marshmallow Baseball Bat

[@sercastamere9853]

Kollect-O-maniaK - Harley Quinn would be proud

[@robertwise8385]

I like the epilogue because it describes all the different uses of what the Rainbow Machine can do. This is still on my wish list.

[@orcabrain]

Favorite parts: Fej hated it and “depends if he’s ever done acid”

[@TheFarout69]

I have an Afterneath reverb pedal. Love it. It's in the loop of my Superego+ . Earthquaker Devices makes some weird stuff, thank you guys!

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

thanks for using our stuff!

[@espenfurdal766]

Great video! My favorite part is when Troy shows how special it is for his sound, even without the Magic button! 10/10 going on my wishlist!

[@jonathanelizondo9629]

Favorite part: Every part

[@Momiyama808]

I use my Rainbow Machine with synthesizers all the time. It really works beautifully with mono synths.

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

agreed. drum machines toooo

[@peterptchronic9696]

That chorus setting is easily my favourite part of this video, such a lush, cool sound.

[@jer8525]

Are you aware of the band black midi. One of the guitarists, Geordie Greep, uses a rainbow machine (and a few other eqd pedals), in a really cool way i think.

[@culverculver922]

Which songs does he use it for?

[@idiosyncraticmushroom3030]

I legit just came here because I saw the rainbow machine in Geordie's board

[@maedereszynski174]

@@culverculver922 It's all over the Talking Heads single recording

[@Aurichu]

He also used the arpanoid on Near DT MI, but I think he ditched it off his live board recently

[@cheche.palacios]

I NEED this (to breathe) and in my Pedalboard!

[@ruhensley5239]

Cheche Palacios same though

[@stevencass7451]

My favourite part is Nick explaining to use it as a huge maker . Always time for Nick, Earthquaker videos and my favourite pedal. Great content . Steve

[@GrandolpMedia]

Incredible videos.

[@EarthQuakerDevices]

hey thanks so much for watching!