Electro-Harmonix BASS9 Bass Machine Pedal
The polyphonic BASS9 Bass Machine transforms a guitar into nine different basses and requires no special pickups, MIDI or instrument modifications. It relies on the same technology powering all EHX 9 Series pedals, like the award winning MEL9 Tape Replay Machine, but features a new algorithm maximized for transposing one to two octaves down with superior dynamics and tracking.
A rotary switch allows the user to select the sound of their choice, as follows:
Precision: Pays homage to the iconic Fender P Bass
Longhorn: Emulates the Danelectro 6-string bass, ideal for baritone type tones
Fretless: Features both electric and standup fretless basses.
Synth: A tribute to the classic Taurus Synthesizer
Virtual: Lets the user adjust the bass’s body density and neck length for a variety of bass sounds
Bowed: Classic bowed bass
Split Bass: Makes it possible for the guitarist to play bass on the lower strings (all notes below F#3) and chords or melody with the higher strings.
3:03: A polyphonic salute to the sought after Roland TB-303 vintage bass synth
Flip-Flop: Inspired by EHX’s Octave Multiplexer, it provides a ’70s style logic driven sub-octave generator that tracks without glitches.
The pedal is equipped with independent Effect and Dry volume controls so guitarists can precisely tune their mix at the Effects output jack, plus an always-active Dry output jack that outputs the input signal at unity gain.
Controls 1 and 2 have been designed to adjust specific parameters for each of the nine programs. For example, in PRECISION, CTRL 1 controls the sub-octaves while CTRL 2 imitates the original instrument’s tone control.
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Product Highlights:
Pays homage to nine of the best bass sounds ever
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
Product Features:
DRY VOL Knob: The DRY VOL knob controls the volume of the untreated instrument signal present at the EFFECT OUTPUT jack.
EFFECT VOL Knob: The EFFECT VOL knob controls the overall volume of the selected patch at the EFFECT OUTPUT jack.
CTRL 1: Make adjustments based on selected preset.
CTRL 2: Make adjustments based on selected preset.
MODE Knob: Selects a bass patch.
DRY OUTPUT Jack: Outputs the signal present at the INPUT jack.
EFFECT OUTPUT Jack: Outputs the mix set by the DRY and EFFECT volume controls.
INPUT Jack: Plug your instrument or the output of another effects pedal into this 1/4" jack.
Bypass Footswitch and Status LED: Press the footswitch to toggle the Effect Output jack between bypass and effect mode. The status LED lights when you are in effect mode.
Product Specifications:
Circuit: Digital
Bypass: Selectable Buffered Bypass
Audio: Mono
Power Supply: 9.6VDC-200mA power adapter included
Dimensions (in): 4.75 x 4 x 2.25
Current Draw: 100mA
Year Released: 2019
UPC: 683274012261
