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Electro Harmonix MEL9 Tape Replay Machine Guitar Effects Pedal

4,65/5

Product code: 227965

Electro Harmonix MEL9 Tape Replay Machine Guitar Effects Pedal
4,65/5

Product code: 227965

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Guitar Effects Pedal Electro Harmonix MEL9 Tape Replay Machine Guitar Effects Pedal

Electro Harmonix MEL9 Tape Replay Machine Guitar Effects Pedal

US$282
The polyphonic MEL9 uses the same extraordinary technology as the B9, C9 and KEY9 to transform your axe and resurrect the sound of vintage tape-based keyboards.Specifications- Pays homage to nine of the coolest Mellotron® sounds: Orchestra, Cello, Strings, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Brass, Low Choir and High Choir- Works on guitar without...
  • Тype: Emulator, Synth
  • True Bypass: Yes
  • Battery Operation: No
  • Controls: Attack, Mode Selector, Sustain, Volume
  • Power Supply: Adapter

Electro Harmonix MEL9 Tape Replay Machine Guitar Effects Pedal

The polyphonic MEL9 uses the same extraordinary technology as the B9, C9 and KEY9 to transform your axe and resurrect the sound of vintage tape-based keyboards.Specifications- Pays homage to nine of the coolest Mellotron® sounds: Orchestra, Cello, Strings, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Brass, Low Choir and High Choir- Works on guitar without modifications, special pickups or MIDI implementation and tracks bends, slides, even whammy dive bombs!- Also works with bass guitar down do the open A string as well as keyboards- Includes independent Effect and Dry volume controls so you can create the perfect mix at the Effects output- Dry Output jack outputs your input signal at unity gain- Attack control sets the volume swell speed. As it’s turned clockwise the notes fade in more gradually- Sustain control adjusts the release time after a sound is stopped. As it’s turned clockwise, the fade out time increase- Comes with a standard EHX 9.6DC200mA PSU- Dimensions in inches: 4.0 (w) x 4.75 (l) x 2.25 (h)- Dimensions in mm: 102 (w) x 121 (l) x 89 (h)

Тype

Тype

  • Emulator
  • Synth

True Bypass: Yes

It has a true bypass function, which ensures that when the effects are turned off, the signal passes directly through the unit without influence or degradation.

Inputs: Jack 6,3 mm TS

A universal connector used to connect various audio devices.

Outputs: Jack 6,3 mm TS

A universal connector used to connect various audio devices.

Controls

  • Sustain
  • Mode Selector
  • Attack
  • Volume

Suitability

Тype

Emulator, Synth

Features

True Bypass

Yes

Inputs and Outputs
Power supply

Battery Operation

No

Power Supply

Adapter

Accessory

UK/EU Power supply included

Yes

Country

Made in

USA

Based on the number of reviews: 20

Customer reviews of the product

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AI summary of reviews

Based on the number of reviews: 20

Strengths

  • Sound quality: Customers consistently praise the high quality of the emulated sounds, noting their authenticity and ability to enhance musical compositions.
  • Ease of use: The pedal is described as very simple and clear to set up, with intuitive controls for adjusting presets for both acoustic and electric guitars.
  • Versatile instrument emulation: The device excels at imitating various instruments and vocal sounds, including orchestra, cello, flute, clarinet, saxophone, and choirs, making it a versatile tool for different musical styles.
  • Creative potential: Many users highlight the pedal's ability to inspire creativity and provide new sonic possibilities, especially for those looking to recreate vintage sounds or experiment with unique textures.

Weaknesses

  • Artificial vocal sounds: One customer found some of the instrument and vocal emulations to sound artificial, leading to a return of the device.
  • Bass guitar limitations: When used with a bass guitar, the pedal has limitations, with clear sound modulations only within a single octave and a loss of signal intensity outside this range.

What customers repeat

“The best pedal I've ever bought: a mini-studio in a box!” “The sound imitating some instruments and vocals is so artificial that I returned the device.” “It sounds fantastically good, it does not affect the guitar sound.” “I can only recommend it, it imitates the mellotron well (not the different instrument).” “This 'little box' made me happy. I am satisfied, even overjoyed.” “Musical nirvana and a return to my youth.”

Verdict

This guitar effect pedal is highly praised by musicians for its ability to emulate classic mellotron sounds, offering a wide range of instrument and vocal emulations. It is particularly well-suited for guitarists and composers looking to add unique textures to their music, with many users finding it easy to set up and operate.
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MARCIN H.

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Poland 05/16/2025
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Heureka.cz

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Czech Republic 05/11/2025
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Sašo S.

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Slovenia 12/03/2024

fajn zadeva, uporabna in zanimiva.

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Goran V.

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Croatia 11/20/2024
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Jaroslav M.

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Slovakia 04/23/2024

Touto " krabičkou " som si urobil radosť. Som spokojný, priam až vytešený ( alebo ako sa hovorí Vianoce = "šuviks"). Je tu niekoľko dobrých zvukov - vlastne všetky - orchestra, cello sú použiteľné celé, flauta, klarinet a sax. asi len v niektorých polohách ako aj string a brass. Low a High Choir - teda "mužský a ženský zbor" sú výborné (a viac-menej si "koledujú" o ezoterické zaradenie, ale samozrejme nie iba tam - fantázii sa medze nekladú). Ako som už hovoril: ja som spokojný.

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