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STRING9

String Ensemble
Transform your guitar tone into nine different string ensemble and string synthesizers sounds!

$259.50

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STRING9

DESCRIPTION

The polyphonic STRING9 String Ensemble transforms a guitar into nine different string ensembles and string synthesizers while requiring zero modifications, special pickups, or MIDI implementation. It relies on the same technology powering all EHX 9 Series pedals. In a 9 Series first, the STRING9 includes the signature EHX Freeze effect on 3 of the presets to sample and hold notes and chords with infinite sustain.

A rotary switch on the STRING9 allows the player to select the sound of their choice, as follows:

  • SYMPHONIC: Re-creates the sound of a large symphony orchestra and features an octave down effect on the lower range of the guitar for a full sound
  • JUNE-O: Emulates the Juno® analog string synthesizer sound
  • PCM: Sound of a small string section sampled by a vintage PCM keyboard producing a warm vintage string sound
  • FLOPPY: Emulates the sound of an Orchestron® optical disc playback sampler, warble included
  • AARP: Emulates the classic ARP Solina® string synthesizer
  • CREWMAN: Emulates the Crumar Performer® analog string and brass synthesizer; Floyd in a box
  • ORCH FREEZE: Orchestral sound with EHX Freeze effect
  • SYNTH FREEZE: String synthesizer sound with EHX Freeze effect
  • VOX FREEZE: Mellotron® choir and strings sound from the EHX MEL9 with EHX Freeze effect

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The pedal is equipped with independent Effect and Dry volume controls so players can precisely tune their mix at the Effects output jack, plus a Dry output jack that always outputs the input signal at unity gain.

Controls 1 and 2 have been designed to adjust specific parameters for each of the nine programs adding usability and flexibility to each sound.

  • Simulates nine string ensemble and string synthesizer sounds
  • Tracks impeccably and works on guitar without mods, special pickups or MIDI implementation
  • Independent Effect and Dry volume knobs let you precisely control your mix at the Effects output
  • Controls 1 and 2 have been designed to adjust specific parameters for each of the nine programs
  • Dry output jack outputs the input signal at unity gain
  • Compact, rugged, easy to use
  • Power adapter included

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SPECIFICATIONS

Circuit
Digital
Bypass
Buffered Bypass
Audio
Mono
Power Supply
9.6VDC-200mA power adapter included
Dimensions (in)
4.75 x 4 x 2.25
Current Draw
100mA
Year Released
2022
UPC
683274012391
Owner's Manual
9V POWER JACK
Attach the output plug from the included power supply to the 9V power jack. The STRING9 draws 100mA at 9VDC on a center-negative plug. Do not exceed 10.5VDC on the power jack.
DRY VOL KNOB
Controls the volume of the untreated instrument signal present at the SYNTH OUTPUT jack.
EFFECT VOL KNOB
The EFFECT VOL knob controls the overall volume of the selected patch at the EFFECT OUTPUT jack.
CTRL 1
Make adjustments based on selected preset.
CTRL 2
Make adjustments based on selected preset.
PATCH KNOB
Turn the knob to select a strings patch.
INPUT JACK
EFFECT OUTPUT JACK
In effect mode, the EFFECT OUTPUT jack outputs the mix set by the DRY and EFFECT volume knobs. In BYPASS mode, EFFECT outputs either the buffered bypass signal or is muted, depending on the setting of the internal BYPASS MUTE DIP switch. The source impedance at the EFFECT OUTPUT jack is 500Ω.
DRY OUTPUT JACK
The DRY OUTPUT jack outputs the signal present at the INPUT jack through a buffer circuit. In either EFFECT or BYPASS mode, the dry signal is always present at the DRY OUTPUT jack. The source impedance at the DRY OUTPUT jack is 500Ω.
BYPASS FOOTSWITCH & LED
Press the Bypass footswitch to toggle the EFFECT OUTPUT jack between buffered bypass/mute and EFFECT mode. The status LED lights when you are in EFFECT mode. Change between buffered bypass or mute—while in Bypass mode—by flipping the internal BYPASS MUTE DIP switch. The STATUS LED blinks when waiting for a Freeze trigger or upon receiving a new Freeze trigger.

“Grab your favorite electric guitar and a STRING9 and turn yourself into a string ensemble virtuoso.”

–Mike Matthews

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