The new pedal creates rich 2- and 3-part harmonies, now in the space-saving Pico chassis.
Electro-Harmonix has expanded its line of Pico-sized pedals with the Pico Intelligent Harmony Machine. Like its full-sized counterpart, the Pico IHM follows your single note melodies to create multi-voiced diatonic harmonies, all while fitting into the compact EHX Pico chassis that won’t take up precious pedalboard real estate.
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Diatonic harmony pedals work by analysing the key you’ve set and adding harmony notes that fit within that scale. This means the harmonies always sound musical and in tune, as opposed to fixed-interval harmonisers that often create dissonant tones and clashes depending on what you’re playing. The Pico IHM’s 10 interval modes give you flexibility in choosing which harmony intervals best suit your playing style and the song you’re working on.
What you’ll get:
Set the pedal to any key, and it’ll produce rich 2- and 3-part harmonies with ease. The control layout is straightforward:
- KEY knob and # button: Set the harmonic key
- INTERVAL knob: Select from 10 different harmony interval modes
- DUAL mode: Adds a second voice to the harmony, producing lush 3-part harmonies
- MIX knob: Adjusts wet/dry blend
- VOL knob: Controls overall output volume
For players who’ve used other harmony pedals, tracking speed often makes or breaks the experience. The Pico IHM features the lightning-fast tracking found in all Electro-Harmonix pitch shifters and harmony machines, staying tight even with the speediest of riffs. This kind of responsiveness is great for quick runs and intricate melodies.
Housed in the same durable Pico chassis as other pedals in the range, the unit maintains the build quality EHX is known for. The simple, intuitive control layout means you can dial in harmonies quickly without consulting the manual mid-rehearsal. Whether you’re adding thirds and fifths to lead lines, thickening rhythm parts, or creating vocal-style harmonies on guitar, the pedal delivers consistent results across different keys and musical contexts.
The Pico Intelligent Harmony Machine ships with a standard EHX 9V power supply and is available now. Head here for more information.
