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Electro-Harmonix Bass Mono Synth Bass Synthesizer

Electro-Harmonix

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The EHX Bass Mono Synth transforms your bass into 11 great-sounding synthesizers, from vintage synth emulations to thick, stacked voices to deep pulsing sounds and more.

Its intuitive layout makes it easy to use and easy to dial in good sounds quickly. DRY controls the volume of your dry bass signal at the Synth Output. SYNTH controls the volume of the Synthesizer sound at the Synth Output. Used together they let you create just the right mix. The SENS control, short for sensitivity, adjusts how your playing dynamics trigger the synthesizer and allows you to fine tune the way the pedal responds to your bass rig and playing style.

With the CTRL knob you can adjust a key parameter for each of the eleven synth types. It varies depending on the preset and provides more tweakability for customizing your sound. There’s also an EXP input which lets you control an entirely different parameter in real-time with an expression pedal!

Using the built-in Preset footswitch, a user customizable preset for each of the 11 synth sounds can be created, saved and recalled. The factory presets are also easy to restore should you wish to.

From lush, warm sounds to sharp, percussive stabs, the Bass Mono Synth puts a collection of cool bass synths at your fingertips.
Electro-Harmonix Bass Mono Synth Bass Effects Pedal
Electro-Harmonix Bass Mono Synth Bass Effects Pedal
Electro-Harmonix Bass Mono Synth Bass Effects Pedal

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  • Features 11 great-sounding mono synth sounds
  • Easy-to-use controls let you dial in the sound you want quickly
  • EXP pedal input for real-time expressive control with your foot
  • Create, save and recall eleven user presets, one for each of the 11 synth sounds
  • Comes equipped with an EHX 9.6DC-200mA power supply

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One year warranty on pedals. 90 day warranty on all other products.

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3.09

11 Reviews

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Fun pedal, more of a toy.

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Very Pleasantly Surprised!

I knew Electro Harmonix made good stuff, but I have tried 3 other synth pedals from more "boutique" companies, and wasn't happy with ANY of them. This Mono Synth blew them all away, plus it was much less expensive. It tracks nearly perfectly (and low), the sounds are very rich & authentic, and the presets cover pretty much anything you could want out of a synth. My only complaint is there's no way to cycle through the modes without bending over and turning a knob. But I can live with that due to the quality of the effects themselves.

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

Never again with EHX - 2 bad pedals in a row

The first Bass Mono Synth I ordered arrived with a broken foot switch that must have been snapped off during packaging at the EHX factory. FYI - the inside of the foot switch is made with a cheap and brittle plastic. Not good for durability. The second one worked fine, but I had a hard time finding synth sounds that I was truly wanting to replicate for one of my cover bands. However, I did eventually manage to find a few sounds I could use and be happy with. Once this pedal was added to my signal chain, I started having issues with the consistency of the signal through all of my other pedals. There would be times when practicing that everything was working just fine. However, if I turned off my rig from practicing without unplugging anything and then came back later that day or the next day, I would be greeted with no signal whatsoever. Unplugging and reconnecting all of the pedals would get it going again, but that was not something I was happy about needing to do every time I played (practice or show). The final straw for this pedal came at a show I played at yesterday. After dealing (AGAIN) with the no signal at first during sound check, I got the signal back and made it through the first set with no issues. However, during the last song of our second set, I had a part during a bridge where I didn't play. When I came back to play, I suddenly had an extremely weak and distorted sub-octave signal coming from my amp. I scrambled during the break to diagnose the problem and get everything working for the third set. The Mono Synth was the first pedal in the chain. After unplugging it from the chain, BOOM! The full bass signal came roaring back. I put the synth back in the chain with backup patch cables to make sure that wasn't the issue, and back to weak and distorted sub-octave signal. I bypassed the synth and made it through the rest of the show with no issues. I am returning this pedal and will never consider an EHX pedal again. Terrible quality!

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Performances7
  2. Home Studio3
  3. Outdoor Events / Games3
  4. Professional Recording3
  5. Amateur Recording2
Cons
  1. Poor Sound Quality4
  2. Difficult To Use3
  3. Not Responsive3
  4. Not Durable1
  5. Notes jump around on its own as playing1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced7
  2. Professional Musician4
Pros
  1. Good Selection Of Effects6
  2. Excellent Sound Quality5
  3. Responsive5
  4. Compact4
  5. Versatile4

Reviewed by 11 customers

  • Nice product, well made

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byFred

    fromSt.Louis

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Nice product for studio use. Not practical for stage performance

  • Product doesn't track notes properly

    2

    submitted3 years ago

    byMeese

    fromSyracuse

    If the tracking was reliable, it would be a great product. However, if you're playing a string of notes it will jump up and down. It needs precise, sustain notes for it to be usable.

  • Fun pedal, more of a toy.

    2

    submitted4 years ago

    byLast Awakening

    fromSalt Lake City

    Entertaining pedal, no usable sounds for any type of practical use, I guess if you have a Motown/Dazz Band thing going you would find a use for this but is lacking on that level as well. Not super responsive and some glitching occurs. The never ending search for a quality Synth Pedal...

  • Great PEDAL!!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byJerry

    fromWS/NC

    Great Synch sounds but...need to work with it B4 you turn it loose!!

  • Very Pleasantly Surprised!

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    bySean The Bassist

    fromSavannah, GA

    I knew Electro Harmonix made good stuff, but I have tried 3 other synth pedals from more "boutique" companies, and wasn't happy with ANY of them. This Mono Synth blew them all away, plus it was much less expensive. It tracks nearly perfectly (and low), the sounds are very rich & authentic, and the presets cover pretty much anything you could want out of a synth. My only complaint is there's no way to cycle through the modes without bending over and turning a knob. But I can live with that due to the quality of the effects themselves.

  • Bring the Funk Bring the Stank

    4

    submitted5 years ago

    byDez

    fromMinneapolis

    Just a lot of fun to use and has kicked my recordings up several notches.

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  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byOded

    fromTampa

    Do you have this bass synth in Tampa store?

    Do you have this bass synth in Tampa store?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please call a Sales Agent for specific inventory inquiries at our locations