EarthQuaker Devices Retrospective Ep. 2 - Rainbow Machine Polyphonic Pitch Mesmerizer
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- Say what you will about the Rainbow Machine, you have to admit this crazy magic bubblegum box has made a big impact on people’s pedalboards.
“It just does that THING that nothing else kinda does.”
-Troy Van Leeuwen
Since entering our world at the end of the first decade of this century, the Rainbow Machine has turned more than a few heads with its bizarre and captivating trademark sounds. Just as many heads turn when people find out how useable and practical it actually is.
“It’s not a one trick pony. It’s the exact opposite of a one trick pony.”
-Jeff France
Take a trip over the rainbow into the mind of the creator of this somewhat misunderstood musical contraption, as Jamie Stillman shares some historical anecdotes. He even invited some friends. If you have ever been confused or disgusted by this device, you are in good company. Hear what many musicians have to say about one of our most versatile, often vile, and shockingly beautiful sounding devices to date. You might even learn a new way to implement the Rainbow Machine into your effects arsenal.
“It’s just such a distinct sound but it’s cool that it has so many applications.”
-Sadie Dupuis
Video: Chris Tran
Additional footage provided by Vice Cooler and Dalton Blanco
Music: Lisa Bella Donna, Jeff France
Special thanks to:
Sadie Dupuis
Sarah Lipstate
Juan Alderete
Nick Reinhart
Norm Block
Vance Powell
Taylor York
Yvette Young
Rob Schnapf
GearGods.net
Puppets with Pedals
The Pedal Zone
Josh Martin
Troy Van Leeuwen
Lisa Bella Donna
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“I thought I had taken a hallucinogen and forgotten about it” describes this so well, definitely my favourite part!
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.
thanks a lot for watching and checking out what we are doing
RonasD94 I agree. That would be sick.
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
Agree 100%!!! I'd watch every one!
I would be in the front row of that audience !!!!!!!!!!!!
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."
Favorite part: Troy Van Leeuwen “Set it and forget it. Perfect chicken every time!”
Hey there! Guess what!? You're one of the three winners of a brand new Rainbow Machine! Please email stephanie@earthquakerdevices.com and we'll get you hooked up! Thanks for playing!
@@EarthQuakerDevices has this been claimed yet?
This DEFINITELY needs to be a series. 💕🌈
Agree
I have 2 favorite parts. 1 the drawing backstory and 2 the closed captions trying to interpret Rainbow Machine sounds. “Applause applause” so good.
Well this makes me want a Rainbow Machine... Mission Accomplished guys!
thanks for watching!
motip51 Makes me want two, damn you guys. 🌈🎛🔊🤘
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!
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!!
My favorite part: the story about jamie‘s daughter‘s drawing and the genesis of the final Artwork :)
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!
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.
few pedals deserve their own documentary... this one does.
Yvette Young is the coolest ever. Great video.
I just dropped down to make the same comment. I adore Yvette.
My favourite part is "Stillman looking sad because he can't decide what things look like." LOL. That's gold, Jerry! Gold!
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.
best part about music IMO
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!
Yeah I liked that bit too.
Now that Earthquaker has turned Afterneath into a eurorack module... time for a Rainbow Machine!
Love the video, Rainbow Machine has a special place in my heart as well
The jam at the end was great, Corey Haren putting a bass through it was freaking awesome.
I loved hearing different artists talk about the ways they incorporated the Rainbow Machine into their music. Was really inspiring!
Man, I say to myself "that's definitely my next pedal" a lot, but, that is my next pedal.
It’s weird, I like weird. My favorite part, as a dad, is that Jamie named the pedal after his daughters drawing.
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.
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.
It's like bombs dropping everywhere. EVERYWHERE
Doomy.
You still digging your Rainbow Machine?
My favorite part was Jamie talking about the design phase! Got me feeling super nerdy!
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.
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.
aww. love that pedal, also love the story behind the naming!
Pretty cute huh... thank you for watching!
The best in this pedal is that you put sparks almost everywhere in a song. Beautiful ambience
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!
I love that you interviewed Yvette Young for this!
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.
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.
I love how the common reaction is, it’s like taking hallucinogens. Lol, so true.
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!
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!
heck yeah! Thank you! Well I mean the pedal is 10 years old but yeah, thanks for watching!
Adventure time dev heard this and said “this is it. This is the whole soundtrack”
This video is amazing, I think the best part is Juan talking about the moment before you fall over after you get knocked out or took acid. Both very accurate descriptions! Heck ya EarthQuaker!
I like how the design we originally conceived from his daughters drawing.
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.
My favorite part is when you go through all the different drawings. 🌈 I love hearing how different people use this magic pedal!
Using the Rainbow Machine is like having your brains smashed in with a Pink Marshmallow Baseball Bat
Kollect-O-maniaK - Harley Quinn would be proud
Love earthquaker. My favorite part is Juan Alderete going all psychedelic.
i really dig it when EDQ does these kind of videos. gives you a look into the people behind the effects, as well as how different artists use them. it's rad.
Been on my list for two years. This video was the tipping point for me. Got it today and I love this thing!
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.
Loved hearing Nick describe all the different things that the rainbow machine can do. Such a versatile pedal!
That video was really cool with the dancing flamingos
🌈🦩❤️
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.
we are workin' on it buster!
It sounds so wild and amazing! I love when they talk about the realization that it can also be tamed.
If you’ve made it this far and haven’t already got one, what are you thinking? Just listen to Troy’s tone. Amazing.
This comment inspired me to submit my payment. ✌🏾
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.
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.
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!
Need this one desperately. Best part is that Troy Van Leeuwen has a framed Toy Story poster in his office 🤘🏻
I first learned about the Rainbow Machine because Failure used it on the song "Hot Traveler" and I was instantly hooked on that sound.
The "magic" side specifically is more prominently used and recognizable in the main riff of Counterfeit Sky.
I love how the video showed the rainbow machine through so many different instruments! Awesome video!
I always think Jamie looks like he could play a great Bond Villain lol
Love the origin of the pedal name, so pure! Wish the pedal was available in that wacky multi-coloured print too
they should do a limited run :)
The Dwight Yokam reference is my favorite gem of this video. Wasn’t expecting that
Great pedal. I always wondered on what the story was. Love how Juan talks about psychedelics.
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?"
Love these EQD mini docs. Please keep em coming! Favorite part (other than Rob Schnapf’s beard) is Nick’s description of how to use it as a chorus. Nick’s talking and guitar playing have a similarly kinetic quality and both his speech and playing are augmented in a pleasing way when talking about/playing through EQD pedals.
Corey's use on bass, holy shit. My favorite part hands down.
One of my absolute favorite pedals ever. Completely awesome and inspiring.
thanks for jamming it!
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
@@ninevehguitar That is awesome.
That chorus setting is easily my favourite part of this video, such a lush, cool sound.
I loved seeding the alternate-full color version from the graphics place. I really like that design, tho respect the two tone continuity!
i watch this once every couple of months
Thank you Mr Poop
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!
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.
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
so cool, fav. parts: how the name came to be, Juan explaining the rainbow machine and when its being run trough a mic. awesome!!
“I’m interested in this.”
Love the Lisa Bella Donna, quote, " feels like you can bend time with it..." that's exactly how I've felt listening to some of the trippier (spelling?) folks do with it.
Love hearing about all the ways musicians use this pedal and apply it to their music and playing. The origin story is so humble and it’s super cool how it’s so famous now! I gotta get one of these on my board for sure!
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!
thanks for using our stuff!
Loved hearing the Moog through it, that was creamy 😋
Favorite moments: artwork discussion and all examples on its different sounds!
I use my Rainbow Machine with synthesizers all the time. It really works beautifully with mono synths.
agreed. drum machines toooo
JHS and EQD producing one of the most original and entertaining long videos on TH-cam right now for gear nerds.
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".
I love how everyone knows "that sound" and my favorite thing about this video is how all of the artists show exactly how much more there is to this pedal than just "that sound".
Favorite part: Cute name origin story!
My favorite part was hearing where the name rainbow machine came from, i thought that was so cool
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
Just played a show with Sadie Dupuis (Speedy Ortiz) in Savannah GA and she had her Rainbow Machine with her.
PUT YOUR WALLET AWAY NOW...YES, THAT'S RIGHT...BACK POCKET, GOOD...NOOOO NOT THE CREDIT CARD!!!
Such a great video for a such a cool pedal! I loved how it showed where it was first designed, how, and where the name Rainbow Machine came from. The playthrough was really neat too. Much love to EarthQuaker Devices!
Favorite part: "The Rainbow Machine is a emmm, is errrr ... "
I love the part of Juan Alderete, I like his videos 💖💖💖
I need this pedal in my life 😭💚
More videos like this please! My favorite part is hearing how many different things you can use the pedal for.
Holy shit. The Tera Melos guitar chorus on pretty much everything is a rainbow machine. Never would have guessed.
I really really REALLY want the full color one. Please. PLEASE.
My favorite part is looking at the original circuit on the breadboard, and realizing/hoping that my own crazy experiments might one day populate an eye-popping pink enclosure of my own! Thanks for all that you do, I love your pedals.
You put Yvette in a video and I’m sold.
I NEED this (to breathe) and in my Pedalboard!
Cheche Palacios same though
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!
Favorite parts: Fej hated it and “depends if he’s ever done acid”
steep effect for space flights hot desert. And this magic effect rainbow simply bomb 💣
Can be used both as chorus and as flanger. Incredible device🔥
Favorite part was seeing the guitarist from little tybee shred away! Also seeing the full color version of the pedal was cool. Love that this was more like a short doc instead of a long commercial. So dope
21:00 you guys use some BOSS gear. I spy with my perverted eye a Music Man amp brain in the back, somewhere..? And the tube Ampeg bass monsters, and guitars and basses which I can't even identify. How much would you charge to let me, like, sleep in a closet, or whatever kind of way I could like move there? Hahaha
we have a bat cave. no closets.