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MEL9

Tape Replay Machine

Congratulations on purchasing the Electro-Harmonix MEL9 Tape Replay Machine.

Now any electric guitar player can have access to nine magically quirky, dark and

unique Mellotron

sounds. No more extra devices such as special and

cumbersome 13-pin MIDI pickups! In addition to electric guitar, you can trigger

the MEL9 with any instrument that produces an electrical output, such as a

keyboard or a bass, down to 55 Hz or A1.

The polyphonic MEL9 has superior tracking; you can create single notes or

chords with ease. The MEL9 will follow guitar bends, dive bombs, slurs, and any

other guitar expression/performance techniques you can throw at it!

WARNING: Your MEL9 comes equipped with an Electro-Harmonix 9.6DC-200BI power

supply (same as used by Boss

& Ibanez

: 9.6 Volts DC 200mA). The MEL9 requires

100mA at 9VDC with a center negative plug. Using the wrong adapter or a plug with the

wrong polarity may damage your MEL9 and void the warranty.

GETTING STARTED

Connect the supplied power adapter to the 9V power jack. Plug your instrument

into the INPUT jack; connect your amp to the EFFECT OUTPUT jack. Set the DRY

knob to minimum (fully counterclockwise) and set the other top row knobs to 12

o’clock. Select a preset (“ORCHESTRA” is a good starting point) and step on the

footswitch to turn on the LED. Play your instrument and adjust controls to your

liking.

Mellotron is a registered trademark of David Kean, M. Resch AB and

Markus Resch.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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MEL9 Tape Replay Machine Congratulations on purchasing the Electro-Harmonix MEL9 Tape Replay Machine. Now any electric guitar player can have access to nine magically quirky, dark and unique Mellotron® sounds. No more extra devices such as special and cumbersome 13-pin MIDI pickups! In addition to electric guitar, you can trigger the MEL9 with any instrument that produces an electrical output, such as a keyboard or a bass, down to 55 Hz or A1.
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CONTROLS DRY VOL KNOB The DRY VOL knob controls the volume of the untreated instrument level on the EFFECT OUTPUT jack. EFFECT VOL KNOB The EFFECT VOL knob controls the overall volume of the selected preset at the EFFECT OUTPUT jack. ATTACK KNOB Use the ATTACK knob to set the volume swell speed, or the speed at which the effect begins to be heard. Turn the ATTACK knob down (fully counterclockwise) for a fast attack with minimum swell.
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PRESET DESCRIPTIONS 1. ORCHESTRA – This sound represents a full orchestra—including an octave below the normal guitar—and produces a gigantic, full sound. 2. CELLO – This sound of a solo cello includes the cello’s natural vibrato. 3. STRINGS – Presenting the sound of a small four-piece string section, including natural vibrato. 4. FLUTES – This preset presents the classic solo flute sound heard on many recordings. 5.
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TIPS ON GETTING OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE FROM THE MEL9 1. The MEL9 is generally best used as the first pedal in an effects chain. Place modulation, delay, and reverb effects after the MEL9. The unit will not perform well if placed in the effects loop of a guitar amp. 2. If a guitar’s pickup has a weak output, performance can be improved by putting a clean boost or a compressor in front of the MEL9. Avoid placing a distortion or overdrive in front of the MEL9.
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- WARRANTY INFORMATION Please register online at http://www.ehx.com/product-registration or complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 10 days of purchase. Electro-Harmonix will repair or replace, at its discretion, a product that fails to operate due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase. This applies only to original purchasers who have bought their product from an authorized Electro-Harmonix retailer.
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FCC COMPLIANCE Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.