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Description

Dive into the world of versatile sound manipulation with the Ibanez HD1000 Harmonics/Delay, a dual-function effects processor designed for both studio and live environments. This unit is a powerful tool for musicians and producers who demand precision and creativity in their soundscapes. The combination of harmonics and delay in one compact unit allows for seamless integration into any setup, delivering a broad palette of sonic textures from subtle echoes to intricate harmonics.

Equipped with intuitive controls, the HD1000 empowers users to explore and experiment with a wide range of settings, making it a favorite among creative professionals. Whether you're looking to add depth to your guitar solos or create lush ambient landscapes, the HD1000's versatility and reliability make it a staple in any audio arsenal. Its robust build ensures durability, while its user-friendly interface makes it accessible for both seasoned pros and newcomers alike.

From crafting atmospheric layers in the studio to enhancing live performances, the Ibanez HD1000 Harmonics/Delay stands as a testament to innovation in signal processing. Its ability to transform and elevate sound makes it an essential tool for any musician looking to expand their expressive potential.

Key Features:

  • Dual-function effects processor with harmonics and delay capabilities
  • Intuitive interface for easy control and experimentation
  • Wide range of settings for diverse sound creation
  • Robust construction suitable for both studio and live use
  • Ideal for guitarists, producers, and sound designers seeking versatile audio manipulation

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Features and functionality

  • The Ibanez HD1000 is noted for its ability to create an 8-band parallel delay with modulation, a feature uncommon in single rack units.

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Use cases and applications

  • The "Holdsworth shimmer" effect is achieved through an octave or +2 octave delay incorporated into chorus sounds, with the Ibanez HD1000 believed to be a key component.

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Comparisons

  • To emulate the Magicstomp's exact 8-band parallel delay, one would require an Eventide Eclipse, as no other single rack unit matches this capability.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Using a volume pedal is suggested for achieving the AH Volume Swell FX effect, as opposed to relying solely on the device's capabilities.

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Value and pricing

  • Used units of the Ibanez HD1000 are available for around $170, though concerns about its 1000mA power requirement are noted as a potential inconvenience.

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Critic Reviews

Ibanez HD1000 Harmonics/Delay (EMM Nov 83)

muzines.co.uk

The Ibanez HD1000 Harmonics/Delay stands out in a crowded market as an affordable and versatile rack-mounted unit, combining digital delay with harmonizing capabilities. Its sleek design and informative LCD make it user-friendly, while the harmonizer function produces impressive upward pitch shifts. However, the unit's delay features are somewhat underwhelming, with limited modulation effects like flanging and chorus feeling thin. While its echo effects are respectable, the reverb is less convincing. Construction quality is commendable, though the lack of user-serviceable parts is noted. Overall, it's a decent choice for those needing basic harmonizing and delay without breaking the bank.

Ibanez HD1000 Harmonics Delay (HSR Jan 85)

muzines.co.uk

The Ibanez HD1000 Harmonics/Delay is a versatile budget-friendly unit that combines harmonizing and digital delay capabilities, making it an attractive option for home recordists. While it offers a range of delay effects and modulation features like chorus and flanging, the longer delay times can sound dull due to limited bandwidth. The pitch-shifting is generally effective for subtle effects but can become 'lumpy' with more extreme shifts. It's not perfect, but for its price, it provides ample room for creative experimentation and proves musically viable across various instruments.

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The Excellent Ibanez HD1000 Harmonics Delay

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See how Eric Clapton uses Ibanez HD1000 Harmonics/Delay

Eric Clapton

Guitarist

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

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Verified via Bonhams

According to the lot notes from Bonhams auction house website, Eric Clapton used the Ibanez HD1000 Harmonics/Delay, a DBX 160 compressor, a model SDE-3000 Roland delay, a Dyno-My-Piano Tri Stereo Chorus, a Boss CE-1 chorus, and a Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal pedal for his Bob Bradshaw rack system in the mid to late 1980s.

See how Billy Corgan uses Ibanez HD1000 Harmonics/Delay

Billy Corgan

Singer, Guitarist

The Smashing Pumpkins

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Verified via reverb.com

This effects processor was sold on Billy Corgan’s official Reverb.com shop.

See how Alex Lifeson uses Ibanez HD1000 Harmonics/Delay

Alex Lifeson

Guitarist

Rush

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In this guitar player interview from April 1986 Alex was asked,

What causes the Far Eastern tone in the opening of "Territories"?

That's just the Ibanez HD-1000 Harmonics/Delay set at an octave above with a little bit of modulation. The harmonics level is set at about 70%, the direct is set at the full 100%, and I was on the middle pickup on the black Strat. I used left-hand finger-pulls. After that, it switches to a much crisper tone, and to do that in concert, I just switch to the back pickup.

See how Robin Guthrie uses Ibanez HD1000 Harmonics/Delay

Robin Guthrie

Guitarist

Cocteau Twins

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Verified via Muzines

"Out of there I go into an Ibanez 1000 harmonizer, usually an octave up. They're nasty if you've used an AMS, but for £300 they do the job. If you wind up the feedback you get a lovely sort of organ tone out of the guitar."

See how Adrian Belew uses Ibanez HD1000 Harmonics/Delay

Adrian Belew

Singer, Guitarist

Nine Inch Nails

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Verified via YouTube

Visible among Belew's effects rack in Adrian Belew: Electronic Guitar (1984) at 2:41. He also lists it in the December 1986 Downbeat interview "Adrian Belew: Twang Bar King" by Gene Santoro:

ADRIAN BELEW'S EQUIPMENT

Adrian Belew says, "I'm using four guitars now. First are the two Twang-Bar Wonderbeast guitars with artwork by Mike Goetz. Each has a different tuning — one is normal, the other has the G tuned up to A so I can get different voicings and avoid pentatonic scales. Starting off at the headstock, they have bow-and-tuning heads, thereby eliminating the need for retaining bars which stop you from being able to play in the back of the head or bend strings at the nut. They have Seymour Duncan pickups, Kahler tremolo arms, and all the guts from the Roland synthesizer. The same is true of the third guitar I use, except that the artwork is by Laurie Anderson, and that it's tuned to the same tuning as my dobro, E-B-E-E-B-E, with heavier gauge strings, the low E being a .052 and the high E being a .012. Usually I use medium-light Gibson strings, with the high E being a .010 and the low E a .042 I use Fender medium picks. The fourth guitar is my battered 1967 Stratocaster from the David Bowie period, with a broken bass pickup [laughs] and it feeds back better than any other guitar I have.

"My two amps are Roland JC-120s — I've used one on everything from 1977 on. Right now, my floor situation looks something like this — I have the GR-700, the Roland SDE-3000 delay, an Ibanez harmonizer, a Big Muff fuzztone, a Foxtone fuzztone, the Electro-Harmonix echo-flanger — which makes the wonderful metallic insect sounds on Desire — the new Roland compressor — I always use lots of compression — a Roland pitch-shifter, and the Electro-Harmonix 16-second delay, which I've had converted to do backwards tape loops."

See how John McGeoch uses Ibanez HD1000 Harmonics/Delay

John McGeoch

Guitarist

Siouxsie & the Banshees

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Verified via Photo

According to this scanned copy of the publication The Armoury Show, John is shown as using an "Ibanez HD1000" in his setup.

See how Jonathan Wilson uses Ibanez HD1000 Harmonics/Delay

Jonathan Wilson

Guitarist

Eisley

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Verified via YouTube

In the YouTube video "Analog Mixing & Jonathan Wilson's Home Studio" by Produce Like A Pro, Jonathan Wilson discusses his use of the Ibanez HD1000 Harmonics/Delay in his studio setup.

See how David Rhodes uses Ibanez HD1000 Harmonics/Delay

David Rhodes

Guitarist

Talk Talk

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Verified via Davidrhodes-archive

"I also have a Roland 31-band graphic equalizer, the SEQ 331, a T.C. Electronic 1140 parametric equalizer, and an Ibanez HD-1000 Harmonics/Delay on ‘The Family and the Fishing Net’ for doing sound effects an octave up. I have quite a long delay on it – about 310 milliseconds – with a lot of feedback.”

See how James Petralli uses Ibanez HD1000 Harmonics/Delay

James Petralli

Singer, Guitarist

White Denim

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Verified via YouTube

In the official music video for White Denim's song "Light On," a collage of numerous clips and shorts by James Petralli, at 1:40 we see part of the studio in the lower left corner and behind the drum tom we see different pieces of studio equipment, including the Ibanez HD1000 Harmonics/Delay, recognizable by its six colorful buttons and seven black knobs.

See how David Cunningham uses Ibanez HD1000 Harmonics/Delay

David Cunningham

Keyboardist, Music Producer

The Flying Lizards

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Verified via Muzines

Absolutely everything in the studio goes direct into a patch-bay rather than the Soundtracs 16-8-16 mixer, even the Linn Drum. His effects range from a few Rebis modules, to a Ibanex HD1000 DDL, MXR Graphic Equaliser, and Electro Harmonix Instant Replay unit. There are also about five cheap and noisy effects pedals. Monitoring is via a pair of the ubiquitous Auratones whilst his latest purchase, a Sony PCM F1, has relegated his Revox B77 to the role of tape echo. The Sony is "a very neat little video machine. Betamax is much better than VHS because you can freeze frame upon frame which is great for me because I like working with pictures. It's brilliant for outdoor work too — it's lighter than a Uher and when you add a camera its a video!"

Album Usage

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