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Description

Experience an unparalleled creative journey with the Eventide Orville, a powerhouse effects processor designed for the discerning musician and audio engineer. Crafted to elevate your studio recording sessions, Orville merges advanced processing capabilities with user-friendly controls, making it an indispensable companion for those seeking to push sonic boundaries.

Packed with hundreds of meticulously crafted presets, including lush four-channel reverbs, intricate pitch shifters, and dynamic EQs, the Orville grants you access to a rich palette of sounds right at your fingertips. Its advanced Ultrashifter algorithm allows you to create real-time vocal harmonies across a remarkable four-octave range, ensuring your productions are both authentic and versatile.

What sets Orville apart is its extraordinary ability to let you craft unique effects from scratch. With intuitive interface and robust I/O routing, it empowers you to sculpt the soundscape of your dreams without limitations. Whether you're altering vocal characteristics or seamlessly integrating effects into a mix, Orville's performance remains impeccable, free from the usual artifacts of audio manipulation.

Complementing its sonic capabilities is Orville's seamless integration into any studio setup. It supports up to 87 seconds of digital delay and offers nearly 3 minutes of sampling time, making it a formidable tool for both recording and live performances. The inclusion of multiple remote control options further enhances its versatility, allowing you to focus on creativity without technical hindrances.

Key Features:

  • Hundreds of built-in presets including multi-channel reverb and pitch shifting
  • Ultrashifter algorithm with four-octave range for real-time harmonies
  • Comprehensive I/O routing for seamless integration
  • Nearly 3 minutes of recording/sampling time
  • Remote control inputs for foot pedals or switches
  • Supports up to 87 seconds of digital delay
  • Intuitive user interface for ease of use

Product specs

Brand Eventide
Model Orville Harmonizer
Finish Silver
Year 2000s
Categories Multi-Effect

FAQs

What types of effects can the Eventide Orville Harmonizer produce?

The Eventide Orville Harmonizer can create a wide range of effects including pitch shifting, reverb, chorus, delay, and more. It is highly versatile for sound design and studio applications.

Is the Eventide Orville suitable for live performances?

Yes, the Eventide Orville is suitable for live performances, offering real-time control and robust processing capabilities, making it ideal for complex live sound setups.

How many channels does the Eventide Orville support?

The Eventide Orville supports two channels, allowing for stereo processing and complex routing configurations in both studio and live environments.

Can the Eventide Orville Harmonizer be integrated with digital audio workstations (DAWs)?

Yes, the Eventide Orville can be integrated with DAWs, providing extensive MIDI and digital I/O options for seamless studio integration.

Does the Eventide Orville have user-programmable presets?

Yes, the Eventide Orville allows for user-programmable presets, enabling users to save and recall custom effect configurations easily.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Exceptional pitch effects combined with delays and reverbs create unique soundscapes

  • Dual stereo processors offer great value for a versatile setup

  • First-class algorithm quality ensures superior sound processing

  • Highly flexible, providing extensive sound-shaping possibilities

  • Recognized as a classic, maintaining relevance and performance over time

CONS

  • Lacks the unique "je ne sais quoi" found in top-tier models

  • Lower processing power compared to newer Eventide models

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Eventide Orville.

Features and functionality

  • Eventide Orville is noted alongside TC Fireworks and TC G-Force, primarily for delay and pitch effects rather than detune/chorus or reverb.

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Comparisons

  • The Digitech GSP 2101 and Lexicon MPX G2 are assumed to handle detune/chorus and reverb better than the Eventide Orville in live setups from '00-'04.

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User experience

  • Digitech GSP 2101 offers desirable 80's-style effects but requires effort to program due to its primitive UI.

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Critic Reviews

Test Drive: Orville and Me - A review of Eventide’s new multi-processor - Radio And Production

rapmag.com

Eventide's Orville is a powerhouse multi-processor that impresses with its dual engines, offering the flexibility of two DSP4000s in one unit. With 24-bit, 96 kHz capabilities, it caters to high-end production needs, though some may find it overkill for simpler applications. Its complex routing options provide unparalleled creative freedom, albeit with a learning curve. A robust tool for professionals looking to push their audio boundaries, Orville stands as a worthy investment despite its premium price.

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mikefiction

It's not an H3000.

To be fair, it's still sorta kinda great. I use it all the time. It doesn't have that je ne sais quoi, but it is still wonderful.

Artist usage

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See how Squarepusher uses Eventide Orville

Squarepusher

Bassist, Music Producer

Squarepusher & AFX

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Verified via Photo

"If it's possible to single out one piece of gear as being crucial to Jenkinson's way of working, it's the Eventide Orville multi?effects unit," Tom says, in this article.

See how Adam Levine uses Eventide Orville

Adam Levine

Guitarist, Singer

Maroon 5

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Verified via Soundonsound

Used for the guitar loop on "Makes Me Wonder", as stated by mix engineer Mark Endert in this September 2007 Sound on Sound interview.

"I realised that there was one guitar part that worked particularly well with the bass and drums. It was played by Adam and had a clean Telecaster sound, and so I looped that through the track." (...) “Upon determining that Adam’s clean Tele part worked the best with the drums and bass, it was looped so that it did the same thing throughout the whole track. It sounded great being mixed loudly. When I have a loop like that without change, they way I can achieve contour is by changing the amounts of effects. So at the beginning of the song there are minimal effects on the guitar loop, then when it hits the first verse there are more delays, when it hits the chorus there is chorusing and delay and reverb on it — these are all outboard effects: PCM42s, AMS 1580S, and Eventide Orville. All the delays from the Lexicon PCM42 were timed, everything from eighth to dotted eighth to 16th notes. I love delays far more than reverb and I have eight discrete delays — five PCM42s and three Roland SDE3000s — and they are in use on every mix. In the verses it’s more like a 16th slap feel, and when it gets to the choruses, I harmonised with an AMS 1580S, pitch–changing and fattening the guitars. You can get a lot of contour out of a track that lacks dynamics just by changing the acoustic space around it."

See how Billy Howerdel uses Eventide Orville

Billy Howerdel

Guitarist, Bassist

A Perfect Circle

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Verified via Photo

According to this gear diagram, Billy Howerdel used an Eventide Orville in 2004.

See how Shpongle (Simon Posford) uses Eventide Orville

Shpongle (Simon Posford)

DJ

Shpongle

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Verified via YouTube

3:05 in the video.

See how Mathew Jonson uses Eventide Orville

Mathew Jonson

Music Producer

Cobblestone Jazz

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Verified via Attack Magazine

In his My Studio feature for Attack Magazine, Mathew Jonson writes: "I have lots of processing... Also effects: Eventide Orville, DP4, A10, D5000."

See how Fjaak uses Eventide Orville

Fjaak

Music Producer, DJ

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Verified via Photo

can be seen in this post from January 13, 2020

See how Ceephax Acid Crew uses Eventide Orville

Ceephax Acid Crew

Music Producer

Tom Jenkinson & Friends

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Verified via YouTube

In this YouTube video, it is possible to spot the Eventide Orville at 3:09. Plus, the marking "Orville" can be seen.

See how Matt Johnson uses Eventide Orville

Matt Johnson

Singer, Guitarist

The Architects

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Verified via Eventideaudio

“I've owned Eventide equipment for over 20 years. From the H910 to the H949, the H3000 to the Orville and now the H8000FW. Eventides sound fantastic and I've found I can do so much with their new machines that they are now the only outboard digital effects units I use.”

See how Philippe Zdar uses Eventide Orville

Philippe Zdar

Composer, Music Producer

Cassius

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Verified via YouTube

In this video you can see Philippe Zdar showing an Eventide Orville

See how Anthony Rother uses Eventide Orville

Anthony Rother

Keyboardist, Composer

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Verified via BandCamp

The production notes for Anthony Rother's album DEKATRON say the Orville was used for the drums on the tracks Ext and I Am Complete.

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Ethan Matthews

Guitarist

Echo Us

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Verified via Instagram

Ethan Matthews features the Eventide Orville effects processor on his Instagram, highlighting its role in his studio setup.

Album Usage

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