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  • April 28, 2016 at 4:03 pm #84367
    ashandei
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    I have seen the discussion here regarding an accordion and have the desire to drive a C9 from a diatonic accordion (melodeon) which has fitted Microvox pickups (microphones basically).

    We tried the C9 in a distributor’s shop but it didn’t work properly.

    Is there a way to make it drive a C9 – perhaps by using another pedal/box in between the instrument and the C9 ?

    Ash and Ei, England

    April 28, 2016 at 7:34 pm #121470
    EHX STAFF
    Keymaster

    How did it not work?

    April 29, 2016 at 1:20 pm #121474
    ashandei
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    How did it not work?

    It was “choppy” and didn’t cleanly trigger the unit – the guy in the shop described in detail why; something to do with the way the Melodeon note does not “hit” at maximum volume and comes-in slowly as air draws through the bellows…..

    Does that help ?

    April 29, 2016 at 2:54 pm #121475
    EHX STAFF
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    Yes it does the envelope of the melodica is not sharp like the percussive attack of the guitar.
    First I would push it with more gain OR try a compressor pedal which will bring up the soft attack and give it a pop.
    Also make sure you are in the range of the guitar.
    If you have multiple reeds out of tune as in a chorus effect of an accordion that could drive the unit crazy as well.

    April 29, 2016 at 6:52 pm #121476
    ashandei
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    That sounds quite positive – does ECX produce a suitable pedal or would you recommend one for me?

    I have a Mel9 on order for the guitar, I imagine if I get that to work with a pedal then the C9 (B9, Key9) would also follow….?

    Thanks for the information,

    A+E

    April 30, 2016 at 1:58 am #121477
    EHX STAFF
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    Hi A+E
    Your best best is check if a store by you has any compressor pedals you can try with it.
    That way you will not have to order one on a whim.
    I wish I was there with you squeeze box to see what was going on.

    If a compressor pedal works THEN Bobs your Uncle and then you can pick the best one for the job.
    We make a bunch of compressor pedals.

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    That sounds quite positive – does ECX produce a suitable pedal or would you recommend one for me?

    I have a Mel9 on order for the guitar, I imagine if I get that to work with a pedal then the C9 (B9, Key9) would also follow….?

    Thanks for the information,

    A+E

    April 30, 2016 at 10:47 am #121479
    ashandei
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    Hi again and thanks,

    I agree entirely, I had intended to go back to the same store and try such a device…….it seems reasonable to attempt an EHX one first, the guy was very impressed with your equipment.

    I will let you know the outcome either way, it may be a few days as it’s not just around the corner.

    A+E

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