Electro Harmonix Synth9 Synthesizer Machine

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Electro Harmonix Synth9 Synthesizer Machine

Electro Harmonix

Synth9 Synthesizer Machine

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 408588
Model: Synth9 Synthesizer Machine
Price: $235.40

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The Synth9 is a fun and surprisingly capable pedal for guitarists and bassists looking to add vintage synth textures. It’s a great way to explore classic synth sounds without needing a dedicated synth keyboard, and the dry blend is a real game-changer for integrating those sounds into your existing rig. Perfect for experimental players and those wanting a splash of retro flavor.

Product Description

  • Electro Harmonix Synth9 Synthesizer Machine
  • Effect pedal for electric guitar
  • Produces different synth sounds from the instrumental signal
  • No special pickup required
  • Also works with bass guitar down to the open A string
  • 9 vintage synth sounds: OBX
  • Profit V
  • Vibe Synth
  • Mini Mood
  • EHX Mini
  • Solo Synth
  • Mood Bass
  • String Synth & Poly VI
  • Instrument signal can be mixed with (effect) Synthsound
  • Fast tracking
  • Independent Effect and Dry volume controls for effect output
  • Extra dry output jack outputs your input signal unchanged
  • Controls: Dry Vol
  • Synth Vol
  • Control 1
  • Control 2 and Preset selector
  • Power supply with the included EHX 9.6 DC 200 mA power supply
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 102 x 121 x 89 mm
PROS
  • • Excellent range of vintage synth emulations, surprisingly accurate and usable
  • • Fast tracking keeps the synth sounds locked to your playing
  • • Dry/Synth blend offers great tonal flexibility for subtle textures
  • • Works well with both guitar and bass, expanding its versatility
CONS
  • • Can be a bit noisy, especially at higher Synth volume levels
  • • Preset selector lacks fine-grained control, limited editing options
  • • Build quality feels adequate but not exceptionally robust for frequent gigging

Product Video

Key Features

Effect Type Synthesizer/Modeling
Controls Dry Vol, Synth Vol, Control 1, Control 2, Preset Selector
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9.6V DC 200mA EHX Power Supply Included
Connections Input, Output, Dry Output, DC 9.6V
Dimensions 102 x 121 x 89 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

They capture the core character well – the warmth and filter sweeps are recognizable, though not perfect recreations; more like inspired interpretations.
It works fine with single coils, but the signal strength will impact the synth sounds’ clarity; humbuckers will generally provide a cleaner, stronger signal for the best results.
No, they are fixed controls that influence the overall tone and character of each preset, offering some tweaking but no deep parameter editing.

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