EHX *9 pedals
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EHX *9 pedals
Let's see. Electro Harmonix has the Mel9, Key9, Synth9, Bass9, C9, and B9 pedals. But maybe what they really need is a K9 pedal.
https://youtu.be/LSBq1YjHL6w?t=40
In all seriousness, though, I'd like to see an Orch9. The Mel9 doesn't quite get realistic orchestra sounds, by design.
https://youtu.be/LSBq1YjHL6w?t=40
In all seriousness, though, I'd like to see an Orch9. The Mel9 doesn't quite get realistic orchestra sounds, by design.
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K9 would be great! Barking out a tune!
Or, connect the BAG9 to a mic and wheeze a vocal track.
Or, connect the BAG9 to a mic and wheeze a vocal track.
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The main problem with the Mel9 is the tape artifact meant to emulate a Mellotron. In the real machine, each note warbled independently of the others, much as human vibratos in an orchestra would do. In the Mel9, that effect is applied to the composite signal, making chords sound very "processed". It's not a desirable sound, imho.
The Bag9, on the other hand, is a perfect emulation!
I remember that Arthur Godfrey had a barking dog keyboard instrument that he used on his radio show. A precursor to the Mellotron?
The Bag9, on the other hand, is a perfect emulation!
I remember that Arthur Godfrey had a barking dog keyboard instrument that he used on his radio show. A precursor to the Mellotron?
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Been fighting the urge to get one. The demos I see on YouTube with guitar sound great.Pete Burak wrote:Has anyone tried the Synth9?
It has a String Synth setting, setting-8.
I've tried the B9, Mel9, and Key9. Wasn't overly impressed with any of them.
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Sol9 based on the solina string machine?
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Me too.Richard Sinkler wrote:I've tried the B9, Mel9, and Key9. Wasn't overly impressed with any of them.
It's cool that they have the technology to extract individual pitches from chords, and then apply those pitches to other waveforms. It shows great promise in theory, but the actual execution hasn't knocked my socks off. I think they need better waveforms.
Also, beware of power supply noise on these boxes. I had a problem in a studio because of that. Had to disconnect it as a high pitched whine interfered with other equipment in the room.
I was pleased with the POG2, but it was tricky to program.
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The B9 was the first one I tried with Pedal Steel. I hated the "Click" noise. fwiw, to my surprise, I tired it with an electric guitar, and it worked really great. I sold it to a rhythm guitar player and he loves it.
I now have a C9, and gig with it with one band who does songs like Hard To Handle, and Hush, and it works reall great for long Organ-ee sounding chords in the background. It doesn't have an overbearing "Click" sound.
I also have the Key9, which I haven't used on a gig yet. It has some fun sounds but not sure about it's usefullness overall from a gigging standpoint. I was messing with the Flute sound for the intro to Marshall Tuckers, Heard It In A Love Song... because there is a little latency it is a bit wierd but still kinda fun.
I now have a C9, and gig with it with one band who does songs like Hard To Handle, and Hush, and it works reall great for long Organ-ee sounding chords in the background. It doesn't have an overbearing "Click" sound.
I also have the Key9, which I haven't used on a gig yet. It has some fun sounds but not sure about it's usefullness overall from a gigging standpoint. I was messing with the Flute sound for the intro to Marshall Tuckers, Heard It In A Love Song... because there is a little latency it is a bit wierd but still kinda fun.
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