Electro Harmonix MEL9 Tape Replay Machine
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Electro Harmonix
MEL9 Tape Replay Machine
Product Info
Article Number:
383615
Brand:
Electro Harmonix
Model:
MEL9 Tape Replay Machine
Category:
Guitar/Bass Synthesizers
Price:
$247.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Electro Harmonix MEL9 is a clever little box that delivers a surprisingly authentic Mellotron experience in a pedal format. It's a great option for keyboardists, guitarists, or bassists wanting that classic, layered sound without lugging around a giant Mellotron. Perfect for adding vintage textures to modern productions or live performance.
Product Description
- Electro Harmonix MEL9 Tape Replay Machine
- Pedal Effect for Electric Guitar
- Bass and Keyboard
- Generates different mellotron sounds from instrument signal
- Instrument signal mixable with (effect) mellotron sound
- 9 Presets: orchestra
- cello
- strings
- flute
- clarinet
- saxophone
- brass
- low choir and high choir
- Knobs: effect (vol)
- dry (vol)
- attack
- sustain and preset choosing switch
- Independent effect and dry volume knob for the effect output
- Seperate dry output returns the clean signal unaltered
- Fast tracking
- No special pick ups required
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 102 x 121 x 89 mm
- Incl. 9 V power supply (EHX 9.6 DC-200)
PROS
- • Authentic Mellotron vibe without the massive footprint and cost
- • Fast tracking avoids pickup compatibility headaches – a huge win
- • Independent dry/effect controls allow for subtle blending or full emulation
- • 9 presets cover a surprisingly broad sonic palette for the price
CONS
- • The attack knob can be finicky, requiring precise adjustments
- • Sound quality, while convincing, isn't a true vintage Mellotron
- • Limited preset customization beyond the provided selection
Product Video
Key Features
Tracking Type
Fast Tracking (works with standard pickups)
Sounds
Emulations of Mellotron tape sounds - orchestral, choir, string, woodwind and brass textures
Presets
9 selectable presets: Orchestra, Cello, Strings, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Brass, Low Choir, High Choir
Controls
Effect Volume, Dry Volume, Attack, Sustain, Preset Select Switch
Connections
1/4 in Instrument Input, 1/4 in Effect Output, 1/4 in Dry Output, 9V DC Power Input
Power Supply
Included EHX 9.6 DC-200 9V Power Supply
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Frequently Asked Questions
The fast tracking is generally responsive, but lacks the nuanced feel and velocity sensitivity of a true Mellotron's keybed. It's a compromise for portability and ease of use.
No, the MEL9 is designed to respond to an instrument signal directly; MIDI control is not supported.
These are digital emulations of the original Mellotron tape sounds – they recreate the sonic characteristics but don't use actual tape playback.
