Grand Orbiter
The EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter is a versatile 4-stage OTA-based phaser pedal, offering a wide range of modulation options from slow and mellow to fast and swirling, along with vibrato capabilities. Featuring a three-way toggle switch for different LFO speeds, including a fixed resonant filter mode, and controls for Rate, Depth, Sweep, and Resonance, the Grand Orbiter allows for extensive sound shaping. The Flexi-switch adds the option for momentary or latching operation, and the pedal is constructed with high-grade components. The Grand Orbiter is 100% analog, true bypass and built in the USA.
What EarthQuaker Devices say about the Grand Orbiter
Grand Orbiter is a 4 stage OTA-based phaser with a diverse feature set that can go from stationary and resonant to slow and mellow and on through fast and swirly. It has three way toggle switch to select between the ranges of modulation. The master Rate control fine tunes the speed of the LFO in each of these modes and the flashing red LED acts as a visual indicator, even when the effect is in bypass mode. The Depth control blends the shifted signal in with the dry signal and controls the intensity of the effect. The Sweep control governs the peak frequency of the phased signal’s tone, turned full clockwise the sweep is lively and intense, whereas turning counter clockwise yields a darker, more laid back peak. The Resonance provides a wide range of control over regeneration and at higher settings adds a more pronounced and resonant tone. You can also use the Grand Orbiter as a true pitch vibrato with the “Phase/Vibrato” switch. When in “Vibrato” mode, the dry signal is removed and the Depth controls acts as a volume control. This pedal is 100% analog, true bypass and built entirely by hand in beachy Akron, Ohio.
What guitarists say...
Guitarists praised the Grand Orbiter's versatility and its ability to create a wide range of phaser sounds. Users liked the quality of sounds and the range of the Rate knob. The pedal was found to be easy to use and offers a great balance of control and possibilities. Many reviewers highlighted the quality of the pedal and would recommend it to others.
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