Electro Harmonix String9 String Ensemble

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Electro Harmonix String9 String Ensemble

Electro Harmonix

String9 String Ensemble

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Product Info

Article Number: 546512
Model: String9 String Ensemble
Price: $251.90

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The String9 is a seriously cool pedal for guitarists craving vintage string machine sounds. It's surprisingly expressive, with a wide range of tones from subtle pads to dramatic orchestral textures. If you're into creating atmospheric soundscapes or adding a unique flavor to your playing, this is a fantastic and relatively affordable option.

Product Description

  • Electro Harmonix String9 String Ensemble
  • Effect Pedal For Electric Guitar
  • Controls: Dry volume
  • effect volume
  • control 1
  • control 2
  • Switches: Symphonic
  • june-o
  • floppy
  • AARP
  • crewman
  • orch freeze
  • synth freeze
  • vox freeze
  • LED: Effect on
  • Footswitch: Effect bypass
  • Jack input: 6.3 mm
  • Jack output: 6.3 mm
  • Mains adapter connection: Hollow female plug 5.5 x 2.1 mm
  • negative pole inside
  • Current consumption: 100 mA
  • Power supply via 9.6 V DC mains adapter
  • included in the delivery
  • Switchable true/buffered bypass
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 102 x 121 x 57 mm

*Note:* Battery operation is not supported.

PROS
  • • Exceptional string machine emulations, surprisingly nuanced and organic.
  • • The 'Orch Freeze' and 'Synth Freeze' modes offer unique textural possibilities.
  • • Solid, roadworthy build quality with a robust metal enclosure.
  • • Versatile controls allow for subtle string pads to full-blown orchestral swells.
CONS
  • • Limited low-end response; bass frequencies can feel thin.
  • • Power supply only; no battery operation restricts portability.
  • • Can be overwhelming; the sheer number of modes demands experimentation.

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Key Features

Effect Type String Ensemble/String Machine Emulation
Controls Dry volume, effect volume, control 1, control 2
Bypass Type True/Buffered Bypass
Power Supply 9.6V DC Mains Adapter (included)
Connections 6.3 mm Input/Output Jacks, 5.5 x 2.1 mm DC Power Jack
Dimensions 102 x 121 x 57 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Juno-106 chorus is a different beast; the String9 focuses on string sounds, while the Juno provides a wider chorus effect. The String9’s sounds are more authentic to classic string machines, whereas the Juno is more of a general-purpose chorus.
Absolutely. 'Floppy' offers a lo-fi, slightly detuned character, great for vintage vibes, and 'AARP' provides a warmer, more mellow tone useful for subtle background textures.
It can be a bit daunting initially, but experiment with the 'June-O' setting as a good starting point – it’s a classic, balanced string sound. Then, tweak Control 1 and 2 to adjust the blend and character.

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