Electro Harmonix KEY9 Electric Piano Machine

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Electro Harmonix KEY9 Electric Piano Machine

Electro Harmonix

KEY9 Electric Piano Machine

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 371394
Model: KEY9 Electric Piano Machine
Price: $262.90

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The KEY9 is a surprisingly fun and creative tool for guitarists and keyboard players wanting to explore classic electric piano tones. It's a fantastic way to add vintage vibes to your rig, especially if you're looking for a compact and affordable solution without needing deep editing capabilities. This is ideal for songwriters and gigging musicians seeking a quick and easy way to add a unique sonic texture.

Product Description

  • Electro Harmonix KEY9 Electric Piano Machine
  • Effects pedal for electric guitar and keyboard
  • From the instrument signal is generated various electric piano sounds
  • Instrument signal can be mixed with effects sounds
  • Fast tracking
  • Guitar or also keyboards can be mixed with the keyboard tone
  • Control for Dry (Vol)
  • Keys (Vol)
  • CTRL 1 and CTRL 2
  • Input: Jack
  • Outputs: Jack for input signals (Dry) and effects signal (Keys)
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 102 x 121 x 89 mm
  • Incl. 9 V Power adapter (9.6 DC-200 PSU)

*9 Effects Presets:*

  • Dynamo
  • Wurli
  • Suitcase
  • Mallets
  • Eighty Eight
  • Tri-Glorius
  • Vibes
  • Organ
  • Steel Drums
PROS
  • • Excellent emulation of classic electric pianos, surprisingly nuanced sounds
  • • Fast tracking handles guitar input with impressive responsiveness
  • • Compact size makes it pedalboard-friendly and travel-easy
  • • Versatile blend of dry signal allows for creative sound design
CONS
  • • Limited preset customization beyond the available sounds
  • • Build quality feels somewhat plasticky, not as robust as some EHX pedals
  • • Effected sounds can occasionally sound a bit thin without careful EQ

Product Video

Key Features

Tracking Type Fast tracking
Sounds Dynamo, Wurli, Suitcase, Mallets, Eighty Eight, Tri-Glorius, Vibes, Organ, Steel Drums
Presets 9 factory presets
Controls Dry (Volume), Keys (Volume), CTRL 1, CTRL 2
Connections Jack (Input), Jack (Dry Output), Jack (Keys Output)
Power Supply 9V DC 200mA adapter

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Frequently Asked Questions

The fast tracking is generally reliable, but very high-output humbuckers might occasionally experience tracking issues at extreme velocities.
No, the CTRL 1 and CTRL 2 controls are fixed within the preset and are not assignable to an external expression pedal.
It's a clean pass-through of the input signal, preserving your guitar or keyboard's original tone while blending it with the electric piano sounds.

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