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Electro-Harmonix SYNTH9 Synthesizer Machine Pedal

Synthesizer Emulation Pedal for Electric Guitar and Bass
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Turn Your Guitar into Nine Vintage Synths

Continuing their line of effects pedals designed to render keyboardists obsolete (just kidding), the Electro-Harmonix Synth 9 Synthesizer Machine pedal allows you to coax classic synth tones from your guitar or bass. And it doesn't require a special pickup system either — just add it to your pedalboard like any other effects pedal. Nine presets give you access to some of the most iconic synth sounds from the '70s and '80s. And thanks to an extremely wide playable range, the Electro-Harmonix Synth 9 pedal delivers precise tracking with both guitar and bass.

Precision tracking across a wide playable range

Just like the Electro-Harmonix B9, C9, Key9, and Mel9 emulation pedals, the Synth 9 Synthesizer Machine boasts ultra-precise tracking for glitch-free performance. The playable range is huge — it'll track accurately on your guitar all the way up to the 23rd fret on your high E string. On bass, the Synth 9 tracks accurately all the way down to your open A string.

Electro-Harmonix Synth 9 Synthesizer Machine Pedal Features:

  • Synthesizer emulation pedal with 9 presets for electric guitar and bass
  • Precision tracking from the 23rd fret on a guitar's high E string, down to the open A string on bass
  • Separate Dry and Effect outputs allow for dual amp setups
  • CTRL1 and CTRL2 knobs offer preset-dependent controls such as filter envelope depth, voice intervals, and more
  • 9-volt power supply included

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Tech Specs

  • Pedal Type: Synthesizer Emulator
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4" (effect out), 1 x 1/4" (dry out)
  • Power Source: 9V DC power supply (included)
  • Height: 2.1"
  • Width: 2.75"
  • Depth: 4.5"
  • Manufacturer Part Number: SYNTH9

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Rated 5/5

Synth

Love it great add to my collection.
Rated 5/5

Synth 9

I am a home songwriting/recording hobbyist and decided that I'd like to add synth sounds to my recordings. I have a keyboard but realized after messing around with it for a few years that I'll never be much of a keyboard player so decided to look for another solution. They Synth 9 fills that need and doesn't require a dedicated pickup so I decided to try one out. I'm pleased with the sounds I'm getting and looking forward to some indoor time and digging into it beyond a few brief test sessions. I especially like the dry signal out that I can run through other effects simultaneously and produce some interesting results. The gear works as advertised and delivered promptly which is why I make most of my purchases through Sweetwater.
Rated 5/5

Lots of fun. Try one!

I like this. Some great sounds are possible. Tracking is surprisingly good...maybe not quite like other units that cost 3 to 5 times as much, but still very good. For the price, it's hard to go wrong with the Synth9!
Rated 5/5

Add some keys to your band without the drama

No keys in our band till now this thing adds what you need for any funk or key backgrounds
Music background: Semi Pro
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SYNTH 9

Oh yeah I have the sound of the 80s synthesizers at my feet I'm a one-man band and this is absolutely icing on the cake I highly highly recommend this product to those of you who love that 80s sound oh yeah baby
Music background: Self taught home recording
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