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Electro-Harmonix

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The Electro-Harmonix polyphonic SYNTH9 Synthesizer Machine transforms your guitar or bass with 9 presets that were precisely tuned to emulate the most sought after, vintage synthesizer sounds ever. From searing lead synths to spacey synth pads and deep, funky, synth bass grooves, it’s all accessible.

The SYNTH9 is also super easy to use with Dry volume, Synth volume, Ctrl1 and Ctrl2 knobs that provide precise control over each preset’s parameters.
Electro-Harmonix SYNTH9 Synthesizer Machine Pedal
Electro-Harmonix SYNTH9 Synthesizer Machine Pedal
Electro-Harmonix SYNTH9 Synthesizer Machine Pedal

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  • Transforms the tone of your guitar or bass into that of a vintage synthesizer
  • 9 presets that were created to emulate many of the most popular synthesizer sounds ever
  • Works on guitar or bass without modifications, special pickups or MIDI implementation
  • The SYNTH9’s usable tracking range extends up to about the 23rd fret on the high-E string of a standard guitar and down to the open A-string on a bass guitar
  • Use the SYNTH9 with a B9 or C9 Organ Machine as well as the KEY9 Electric Piano Machine and MEL9 Tape Replay Machine to create your own mega-keyboard setup
  • EHX 9.6DC-200 PSU included
  • Dimensions: 2.75 in. x 4.5 in. x 2.1 in.

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

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4.31

16 Reviews

82%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Transform Your Sound

Most Liked Positive Review

4

If you want to make a guitar sound........not like a guitar!

It cures my itch for synth sounds. I'm a guitarist at heart but I love me some synth. I can not say I can use every sound but they are 9 there for inspiration. It is kind of touch sensitive. Use in beginning of effects chain. Any thing before adds more NOISE! It also sounds cool with fuzz- distortion or modulation used after them in the chain.

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

Not worth the money

I saw all the videos on Youtube and decided to give this pedal a try. I was disappointed because most of the synth sounds, sound to much like each other, the only exception was the synth strings. Also for the price, EHX could have added a user memory preset save for each selected synth bank.

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Best Uses
  1. Home Studio4
  2. Amateur Recording2
  3. Performances2
  4. Professional Recording1
  5. Jammers will love the versatility.1
Cons
  1. Difficult To Use1
  2. Not Responsive1
  3. Poor Sound Quality1
  4. Needs its own Isolated power supply.1
  5. Touch sensitive.You must play clean and precise.1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced3
  2. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Excellent Sound Quality4
  2. Good Selection Of Effects4
  3. Compact3
  4. Responsive2
  5. Versatile2

Reviewed by 16 customers

  • New sounds

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byTony

    fromArkansas

    Sounds you never got out of you guitar before

  • Awesome sound quality. Easy set up!!!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byStone Mcbeatle

    fromPittsburgh. Pa.

    I use this in my project studio. Fun layering sounds on top of my guitar tracks.

  • Another toy from EHX

    3

    submitted5 years ago

    byKramerguy

    fromPennsylvania

    It's unresponsive at times and unruly. They have "recommended settings" for each mode, and those are as good as it gets. Move off them and it becomes even less responsive and more unruly. Sounds too crackly and hissy to be useable in a band or performance - at least if you like a tight sound. Still, it's a cool idea, and has it's moments (why it didn't get a one-star review).

  • great pedal

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byMike

    fromundisclosed

    Love the pedal, works as I hoped it would. I can now get some great new sounds with my guitar.

  • Returned

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byTc

    fromSpring Tx

    I have returned the Synth9 as it did not fit in with the bands I play with. Great piece of equipment but couldn't justify keeping it at yhe price with as little use as I would get.

  • Great addition! Great product!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byKARIN

    fromundisclosed

    This is an awesome pedal for adding to your gig kit. It provides some very synth-like sounds, although you have to think more like a keyboard player when using this, meaning that you have considerable sustain when holding chords or notes, arpeggios are easily muddied by slides, etc. you'll see figure it out quickly.

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  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byNancy Newbie

    fromLong Beach, CA

    Is a 9 volt or 12 volt power source needed to power this pedal?

    Is a 9 volt or 12 volt power source needed to power this pedal?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    EHX 9.6DC-200 PSU included