User Guide

H9 User Guide Presets, Algorithms, Parameters
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Algorithms & their Parameters
There are more than 40 algorithms available for the H9. Each algorithm is a unique set of
audio processing modules with parametric controls. The algorithms and their parameters are
described in the H9 Algorithm Guide.
Parameters – “Expert/Tweaker” Mode
While the X, Y, and Z buttons default function gives you instant access to three parameters,
all of our algorithms have additional parameters. One way of thinking of this is that a
parameter is “locked” to each of these buttons. In order to access the other algorithm
parameters, press and hold either X, Y, or Z for 2 seconds thereby “unlocking” the full set of
parameters.
Once unlocked, pressing the button will step through the parameter names. Repeatedly
pressing the same button will cycle through all of the parameters for the current algorithm.
Turn the Knob to adjust the parameter value, the LightRing indicates the relative value of the
parameter and the display shows the parameter’s value. If you navigate away and then
return, the button will display the parameter you last selected.
Here’s an example: Assume that a Preset is currently loaded that is based on the Vintage
Delay algorithm. Its parameters are Mix (wet/dry), Delay Mix, Delay A, Delay B, Feedback A,
Feedback B, etc. Press the X button once and the parameter name [MIX] is displayed. Now,
press and hold the X button until [DLYMIX] is displayed. Repeatedly pressing X will step
through the complete set of Vintage Delay’s parameters. In this way, you have the ability to
adjust the value of all the parameters of every algorithm and create a wide variety of effects
and, of course, to save them as new Presets.
The most recently selected parameter sticks, so if [DLY-A] was last adjusted using the X
button and you subsequently navigate away, the next time X is pressed, the parameter [DLY-
A] appears. These ‘top level’ settings for the X, Y, and Z buttons are saved with Presets.
X, Y, and Z are independent. Any or all can be in either NORMAL or EXPERT mode.
Global Mix
Nearly all of the algorithms feature a mix control which sets the relative levels of the input
signal (dry) and the Effect (wet). The mix parameter setting is saved with each Preset. Often
however, it is useful to have the mix setting remain uniform as you change Presets. To do this,
use the System GLOBAL MIX command. When GLOBAL MIX is ON, the Mix setting saved with
the Preset is ignored and the current Mix setting is used for all Presets.
Turning GLOBAL MIX ON or OFF. The factory default is OFF.
1) Press and hold the HOTKNOB button and Right Footswitch simultaneously for a
few seconds to enter System Mode.
2) Turn the Knob until [GLOBAL] is displayed.
3) Momentarily press the HOTKNOB button.
4) Turn the Knob until [MIX] is displayed.
5) Momentarily press the HOTKNOB button.
6) Turn the Knob to select [ON] or [OFF].
7) Press and hold the HOTKNOB button and Right Footswitch simultaneously for a
few seconds to exit System Mode.