Harmonizers in use.

[vector]

We all know them- the 80's (and later) tunes that used varying amounts of harmonizing on the leads. I know Vai used it alot but who else did it and how/what did they do?

Suggestions on specific models?

[MikeStrat]

I thought most of the 80's guys used the Eventide harmonizer. Mega exspensive! I'm curious but haven't heard anyone mention how the Axe Fx harmonizer compares.

[Shawn Lutz]

Eventide was supposed to be the grand daddy of all harmonizers. There are other ones out today that are supposed to be really good and not carry a $3000 price tag. I'm also curious on how the technology has improved over the years. You have to have an intelligent harmonizer to make it easier. I have an late 80s Ibanez Harmonizer/Delay that was a bitch to make work live. I'm sure they are a lot better today. My intention since I've always been the only guitar player was to play the Trooper and Black Star. I'd do W/D stereo setup where one amp/ 4x12 got the original note and another 4x12 got the harmonize note. Was just too much latency for my liking but I'm sure they have that worked out today

[KevinDguitar]

On my pedal board.. this a demo video here of my board.. I use a Digitech Harmony Man Intelligent Harmonizer/Pitch Shifter.. I even use it for most of my chorusing.. I had the Eventide pedal.. but didn't like it.. borrow the Digitech from a local store and REALLY liked it.. just went back and paid for it.. its never left my flight case board.. you'll see and hear the harmonizer near the end of the video @ 5:12 ish..

[vector]

On my pedal board.. this a demo video here of my board.. I use a Digitech Harmony Man Intelligent Harmonizer/Pitch Shifter.. I even use it for most of my chorusing.. I had the Eventide pedal.. but didn't like it.. borrow the Digitech from a local store and REALLY liked it.. just went back and paid for it.. its never left my flight case board.. you'll see and hear the harmonizer near the end of the video @ 5:12 ish..

Kev,
Hey that's great, man! That info will help a lot. Thanks a bunch!
BTW- I keep drooling over your Nocturne that Jem made. Very nice. Keep the vids coming, bro. Very nice stuff.

[KevinDguitar]

Thanks vector!