Electro-Harmonix String9 String Ensemble *Free Shipping in the US*
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.
Quick Specs
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
Preset Descriptions
1. SYMPHONIC An emulation of a large symphonic orchestra. The bottom guitar strings produce a lower octave for a full sound.
CTRL 1 is a tone control. As you turn CTRL 1 CW, the effect gets brighter. As you turn CTRL 1 CCW, the effect goes darker.
CTRL 2 adjusts sustain/release time. Sustain/release is the time it takes for the effect to fade out after stopping your notes. As CTRL 2 is turned CW, the fade-out time increases. The sustain/release effect is similar to reverb, but it controls fade-out volume instead of a reverb tail.
2. JUNE-O A string sound inspired by the classic polyphonic analog synths of the early 80s.
CTRL 1 is a tone control.
CTRL 2 is an octave switch, selecting between 5 octaves.
3. PCM A smaller studio string section, as heard on vintage digital keyboards.
CTRL 1 is a tone control.
CTRL 2 adjusts vibrato depth. As you turn CTRL 2 clockwise, the vibrato depth
increases. Turn CTRL 2 fully CCW to bypass vibrato.
4. FLOPPY Emulation of the 1960's and 70's mechanical string machines like the Mellotron® and Orchestron®. Orchestron® used optical floppy discs.
CTRL 1 is a tone control.
CTRL 2 is sustain/release time.
5. AARP Emulation of the much-loved Arp® Solina string synthesizer.
CTRL 1 adjusts Small Stone Phase Shifter speed. As you turn CTRL 1 clockwise,
modulation speed increases. Turn CTRL 1 fully CCW to bypass the phase shifter.
CTRL 2 is sustain/release time.
6. CREWMAN Emulation of the classic Crumar® Performer analog string and brass synthesizer.
CTRL 1 sets filter envelope sweep time and direction. When CTRL 1 is set within its counterclockwise range, it will adjust the attack time of the filter sweep; when set clockwise, beyond “noon,” it controls the decay time of the filter sweep. For either section of CTRL 1, sweep time gets faster as the knob is turned clockwise.
CTRL 2 is sustain/release time.
7. ORCH FREEZE An orchestra sound with Freeze effect.
CTRL 1 is a tone control.
CTRL 2 selects between Auto Freeze and Manual Freeze modes. Set CTRL 2 anywhere in its counterclockwise half to select Auto Freeze. Set CTRL 2 anywhere in its clockwise half to select Manual Freeze.
8. SYNTH FREEZE A string synthesizer with Freeze effect.
CTRL 1 is a tone control.
CTRL 2 selects between Auto Freeze and Manual Freeze modes.
9. VOX FREEZE Mellotron® choir and strings with Freeze effect.
CTRL 1 adjusts the speed of the Small Stone Phase Shifter effect.
CTRL 2 selects between Auto Freeze and Manual Freeze modes.
Shipping Weight: 1.6 lbs.
Shipping Dimensions (L x W x H): 7.25" x 6.2" x 3.25"
Unboxed Weight: TBD
Unboxed Dimensions (L x W x H): 4.75" x 4" x 2.25"
Quick Specs
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
Preset Descriptions
1. SYMPHONIC An emulation of a large symphonic orchestra. The bottom guitar strings produce a lower octave for a full sound.
CTRL 1 is a tone control. As you turn CTRL 1 CW, the effect gets brighter. As you turn CTRL 1 CCW, the effect goes darker.
CTRL 2 adjusts sustain/release time. Sustain/release is the time it takes for the effect to fade out after stopping your notes. As CTRL 2 is turned CW, the fade-out time increases. The sustain/release effect is similar to reverb, but it controls fade-out volume instead of a reverb tail.
2. JUNE-O A string sound inspired by the classic polyphonic analog synths of the early 80s.
CTRL 1 is a tone control.
CTRL 2 is an octave switch, selecting between 5 octaves.
3. PCM A smaller studio string section, as heard on vintage digital keyboards.
CTRL 1 is a tone control.
CTRL 2 adjusts vibrato depth. As you turn CTRL 2 clockwise, the vibrato depth
increases. Turn CTRL 2 fully CCW to bypass vibrato.
4. FLOPPY Emulation of the 1960's and 70's mechanical string machines like the Mellotron® and Orchestron®. Orchestron® used optical floppy discs.
CTRL 1 is a tone control.
CTRL 2 is sustain/release time.
5. AARP Emulation of the much-loved Arp® Solina string synthesizer.
CTRL 1 adjusts Small Stone Phase Shifter speed. As you turn CTRL 1 clockwise,
modulation speed increases. Turn CTRL 1 fully CCW to bypass the phase shifter.
CTRL 2 is sustain/release time.
6. CREWMAN Emulation of the classic Crumar® Performer analog string and brass synthesizer.
CTRL 1 sets filter envelope sweep time and direction. When CTRL 1 is set within its counterclockwise range, it will adjust the attack time of the filter sweep; when set clockwise, beyond “noon,” it controls the decay time of the filter sweep. For either section of CTRL 1, sweep time gets faster as the knob is turned clockwise.
CTRL 2 is sustain/release time.
7. ORCH FREEZE An orchestra sound with Freeze effect.
CTRL 1 is a tone control.
CTRL 2 selects between Auto Freeze and Manual Freeze modes. Set CTRL 2 anywhere in its counterclockwise half to select Auto Freeze. Set CTRL 2 anywhere in its clockwise half to select Manual Freeze.
8. SYNTH FREEZE A string synthesizer with Freeze effect.
CTRL 1 is a tone control.
CTRL 2 selects between Auto Freeze and Manual Freeze modes.
9. VOX FREEZE Mellotron® choir and strings with Freeze effect.
CTRL 1 adjusts the speed of the Small Stone Phase Shifter effect.
CTRL 2 selects between Auto Freeze and Manual Freeze modes.
Shipping Weight: 1.6 lbs.
Shipping Dimensions (L x W x H): 7.25" x 6.2" x 3.25"
Unboxed Weight: TBD
Unboxed Dimensions (L x W x H): 4.75" x 4" x 2.25"
