Electro Harmonix Intelligent Harmony Machine
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Electro Harmonix
Intelligent Harmony Machine
Product Info
Article Number:
531382
Brand:
Electro Harmonix
Model:
Intelligent Harmony Machine
Category:
Guitar Effects
Price:
$225.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Intelligent Harmony Machine is a really clever pedal. It's a great way to add vocal-like harmonies to your guitar playing, especially if you're into creating lush, layered sounds or experimenting with unusual textures. It’s a solid choice for players looking to add some unique flavor without getting lost in a million parameters.
Product Description
- Electro Harmonix Intelligent Harmony Machine
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Harmonizer & Pitch Shifter
- Creates matching harmony voices from simple to complex
- Offers smooth tracking for single notes and also whole chords in all 12 keys
- Two different modes: Intelligent Harmony and Polyphonic
- Includes a momentary mode with adjustable sweep time
- Controls: Key
- Volume
- Mode
- Push buttons: Poly Override
- Momentary
- Switches: Sharp
- Minor/Major
- LED: Effect On
- Footswitch: Effect bypass
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Output: 6.3 mm jack
- Dry Out: 6.3 mm jack plug
- Mains adapter connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- negative polarity inside
- Power consumption: 26 mA
- Powered by a 9 V battery or a 9 V DC mains adapter (included)
- Switchable true/buffered bypass
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 70 x 114 x 53 mm
- Weight: 635 g
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Intelligent Harmony convincingly creates vocal-like harmonies.
- • Polyphonic mode handles full chords with surprisingly good tracking.
- • Momentary mode offers creative, sweeping harmony textures.
- • True bypass preserves your signal integrity when disengaged.
CONS
- • Tracking can occasionally falter with very fast, complex chord voicings.
- • The 'intelligent' algorithm isn't always perfect, requiring tweaking.
- • Limited tonal shaping beyond key and mix adjustments.
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Harmonizer & Pitch Shifter
Controls
Key, Mix, Volume, Mode, Poly Override, Momentary, Sharp, Minor/Major
Bypass Type
Switchable True/Buffered Bypass
Power Supply
9V Battery or 9V DC Mains Adapter (included)
Connections
6.3 mm Input/Output/Dry Out Jacks, Barrel Connector Power Input
Dimensions
70 mm (W) x 139 mm (D) x 51 mm (H)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Intelligent Harmony Machine's tracking is significantly improved, especially with chords, but it still won't be as pristine as a dedicated, high-end vocal harmony processor.
While primarily designed for guitar, it *can* be used with bass, but be prepared to experiment with the key settings; lower frequencies can sometimes introduce tracking issues.
Absolutely! It's great for creating dramatic swells, simulating backing vocals during solos, or adding subtle harmonic movement to pads.
