H9 Harmonizer User Guide
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H9 User Guide Introduction Contents WARNINGS ................................................................................................... III INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 5 A FEW WORDS OF ADVICE ..................................................................................... 5 KEY FEATURES ..................................................................................................... 5 H9 CONTROL .............
RELAY BYPASS/TRUE BYPASS ................................................................................ 15 DSP+FX BYPASS................................................................................................ 15 SELECTING BYPASS TYPE ...................................................................................... 15 KILLDRY – SEND/RETURN LOOP ............................................................................ 16 SETTING KILLDRY ON A PRESET-BY-PRESET BASIS ...........................
RESTORING PRESETS AND SYSTEM SETTING ............................................................. 28 ROUTING...................................................................................................... 29 Normal ....................................................................................................... 29 Pre/Post (PRE.PST) ..................................................................................... 29 Wet/Dry (WET.DRY,STEREO) ..................................................
[AUDIO] – Choose audio function when Tuner is active (BYPASS, MUTE) .. 43 [CALBRT] – Calibrate Tuner’s Reference Frequency (440 Hz) .................... 43 [UTILS] - UTILITY FUNCTIONS .............................................................................. 43 [ROUTE] – Select the Routing Mode (NORMAL, PRE.PST, WET.DRY) ......... 43 [PRESET] – Select the range of Active Preset (L01 - H99) ........................... 43 [SOURCE] – Select Source Instrument (GUITAR, BASS, SYN.LD, SYN.BAS) ..
Introduction Congratulations on choosing an Eventide stompbox. Our stompboxes put our rack mount effects in the hands of performing musicians. The H9 was conceived based on requests from users of our family of stompboxes: a smaller footprint on your pedal board, the ability to run all of Eventide’s effects, along with an advanced preset librarian, remote control and effects management system.
H9 User Guide The Basics The Basics There are a few basic concepts that you’ll have to grasp to use the H9 successfully. If you read nothing else, please read this section. Bluetooth H9’s Bluetooth function allows you to wirelessly control your H9 from an iOS device or a Windows or Mac computer.
H9 User Guide The Basics The Algorithms The H9 offers a wide range of effects and can hold up to 99 Presets based on these effects. Each of these effects is based on a unique algorithm. An algorithm is the underlying signal processing structure of the effect – the signal processing software that creates the effect and determines the ways in which the effect can be controlled (the algorithm’s “parameters”).
H9 User Guide The Basics Each of the X, Y, Z buttons can function in one of two ways. In “NORMAL” mode, a single parameter is assigned to each button. These assignments are set by the Preset and were judged to be ‘most important’ by the Preset creator. All of our algorithms however have more than three parameters. To access additional parameters, press and hold one of the buttons. “EXPERT” will display. Repeatedly pressing the button will step through all of the parameters for the current Preset.
H9 User Guide The Basics The Footswitches The Footswitches have several functions: 1) Active/Bypass 2) Select/Cueing Presets 3) Tap Tempo 4) Enable Tuner 5) Setting Levels (See Setting Levels for details) The Left Footswitch is used to bypass/enable the effect or to load a cued preset: To bypass the currently loaded Preset, press the Left Footswitch. The LED will turn OFF and the display will briefly show [BYPASS] and then display the Preset Number and Name.
H9 User Guide The Basics Using the Right Footswitch to Tap Tempo or Parameter Values To turn Tap Mode ON/OFF, press and hold the right footswitch for 2 seconds. A blinking Tap LED indicates that both Tap Mode and Tempo are ON. Under these conditions, tapping the Right Footswitch will adjust the Tempo and the display will indicate the Tempo in BPM. A solidly lit Tap LED indicates that Tap Mode is ON but Tempo is OFF.
H9 User Guide Setting Levels Connections Audio Inputs and Outputs accept standard mono (unbalanced) ¼” phone plugs. Inputs are optimized for instrument in but will accept line-level signals up to 4dBU before clipping. The H9 can be connected directly to your guitar, in series with one or more pedals, in your Amp’s effects loop or to your mixer’s send/return or insert. Given the variety of guitars, effects pedals, amps and mixers, we can’t describe a ‘best’ setup.
H9 User Guide Setting Levels Note: It’s usually best to connect the H9 after distortion effects, compressors, EQs, and noise gates. In some cases, the output of a distortion pedal may be so ‘hot’ (high level) that it will cause the H9’s input to clip. Mono/Stereo The H9 detects which input and output jacks have cables plugged in and routes audio I/O accordingly. With a Mono Input (Input 1) and Stereo Outputs, the dry contribution for both outputs comes from the Mono Input (Input 1).
H9 User Guide Setting Levels Setting Levels The H9’s input and output levels can be adjusted to optimize performance in most setups but inputs are optimized for instrument level. There are some important distinctions between setting input and output levels. Input level is adjusted for best audio performance. For example, the H9 may be connected to a guitar with low level pickups and the guitar signal will not be ‘hot’ enough and the H9 will sound noisy.
H9 User Guide Setting Levels Input and Output Swell The expression pedal can be used to give a volume swell, either before or after the effect. This can be enabled either globally, meaning it is active all the time, or on a preset by preset basis. You might want to use it before the effect to disconnect or reduce the input, and listen to the effect die away, whereas after the effect it can be used as a volume control or to perform fadeouts.
H9 User Guide Bypass Bypass It’s important to select the Bypass function that works best with your setup. The H9 gives you the choice of Bypass type – DSP Bypass, Relay Bypass or DSP+FX Bypass. The H9’s default Bypass setting is DSP Bypass. DSP Bypass When set to DSP Bypass, bypassing sends the audio at the DSP’s inputs directly to the outputs without any effects processing. This type of bypassing works well in most situations, and protects against gain and tone changes when bypassed.
H9 User Guide Bypass Note: With the H9’s power turned off, the relays automatically bypass the unit. This means that if power should accidentally go down while you’re playing, your guitar signal will not disappear. Of course, if power is down, you may have bigger problems. Killdry – Send/Return Loop If you’ve connected the H9 using an effect send/return loop (either your amp’s or a mixer’s), the H9’s Killdry feature can be enabled.
H9 User Guide Presets, Algorithms, Parameters Presets, Algorithms, Parameters The H9’s Presets are based on a set of audio processing algorithms. An algorithm is the underlying structure of the effect that the Preset is built upon. Please refer to our on-line documentation for descriptions of the H9’s Algorithms & Parameters.
H9 User Guide Presets, Algorithms, Parameters Adjusting Preset Parameters A Preset’s parameter values can be adjusted by selecting the X, Y, or Z button. Whenever one of these buttons is pressed, the button lights up and the display shows the parameter’s name. The LightRing indicates the relative setting of the parameter. Press the Knob to display the parameter’s value without changing it. Turn the Knob to change the parameter’s value.
H9 User Guide Presets, Algorithms, Parameters Note: The cursor will “wrap around the display,” i.e. Pressing the Left Footswitch will move to the left by one character at a time until it gets to the first character, then it will jump to the Preset Number field. Pressing the Left Footswitch again will jump to the last character. Note: A ‘phantom’ character is always present at the end of the name to allow characters to be added past the end. This cannot be deleted but is removed on exit.
H9 User Guide Presets, Algorithms, Parameters 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.
H9 User Guide Tempo Tempo Tempo ON/OFF Tempo is turned ON/OFF by simultaneously pressing the Right Footswitch and the PRESETS button. With Tempo OFF, tapping can be used to adjust delay parameter values (displayed as milliseconds or Hz). With Tempo ON, tempo is in BPM. Tap Tempo The Right Footswitch is used to tap the tempo. In Preset mode (Tap LED OFF), first press and hold the Right Footswitch for 2 seconds.
H9 User Guide Tuner Tuner Press and hold the Left and Right Footswitches for 2 seconds to enable the Tuner. When you play a note the LightRing indicates the degree to which you’re in or out of tune while the display indicates the note. With the LightRing lit at twelve o’clock you’re in tune. Press either Footswitch to exit. When the Tuner is enabled the H9’s audio output is normally muted – this is the default setting.
H9 User Guide HOTKNOB & Expression Pedal HOTKNOB The HOTKNOB is like an on-board Expression Pedal. It can be patched to control one or any of number of parameters simultaneously. The HOTKNOB patch is identical to the Expression Pedal patch – they work in parallel. Press the HOTKNOB button to use the Knob. [HOT] is briefly displayed followed by the parameter name if a single parameter is assigned (e.g. [MIX]) or [HOT+] if multiple parameters are assigned.
H9 User Guide HOTKNOB & Expression Pedal Save HOTKNOB Patch Press and Hold the PRESETS button to save the Preset with your HOTKNOB patch assignment. Clear a HOTKNOB Patch To completely clear a HOTKNOB patch, Press the HOTKNOB button. The HOTKNOB switch LED will come on. While holding the HOTKNOB button, without delay press the PRESETS button until the display scrolls CLR HK PRESS PRESETS, then release all keys.
H9 User Guide HOTKNOB & Expression Pedal Expression Pedal An external Expression Pedal can be connected to the rear panel ¼” stereo phone jack labeled “EXP”. The Expression Pedal can be set up to control any combination of parameters. For proper operation the Expression Pedal should be a simple linear taper resistive potentiometer (“pot”) with a maximum value of between 5k Ohms and 25k Ohms. Refer to www.eventide.com for information on recommended expression pedals.
H9 User Guide Backing Up Presets & System Settings Auxiliary Switches The rear panel Expression Pedal jack (labeled EXP) can be set to support three independent momentary switches using Tip, Ring and Tip+Ring. In System Mode, you can choose to use the EXP jack for either your Expression Pedal or Aux Switches. Here’s how to select the Aux Switch: 1) Press and hold the HOTKNOB button and Right Footswitch simultaneously for a few seconds to enter System Mode. 2) Turn the Knob until [UTILS] is displayed.
H9 User Guide System Mode MIDI H9 supports MIDI In, Out, Through.
H9 User Guide System Mode Dump (Back-up) Presets & System Settings The currently loaded effect, your stored Presets and your system settings can be dumped to a MIDI device or to a computer using the MIDI’s SysEx facility. SysEx dump is a MIDI System Exclusive Message that can be sent from the H9 and recorded by a MIDI sequencer or computer. The H9’s Presets and System Settings can then be restored at a later time.
H9 User Guide System Mode Routing In most cases, the H9 will be connected in one of the ways described earlier. For more advanced users, it offers a number of extra routing modes, which control the functions of the inputs and outputs. These are usually associated with dedicated wiring and amplifiers and can be selected from the UTILITY/ROUTING section of System Mode. These modes will usually be set to match your hardware configuration and will not normally be changed otherwise.
H9 User Guide System Mode Wet/Dry (WET.DRY,STEREO) In wet dry mode, either one or two inputs can be used. One output will be dry, meaning that the output is the same as the input (or mix if two inputs are used), whereas the other will be wet, using a mono output version of the effect. If only one input is used, this should be Input 1. The wet connection can be selected on a preset by preset basis. This means that either output 1 will be wet, or output 2. A normal stereo output can also be selected. .
H9 User Guide System Mode System Mode System Mode is used for settings that affect the overall system such as the Bypass, Aux Switch, MIDI, etc. To Enter/Exit System Mode Press and hold the HOTKNOB button and Right Footswitch simultaneously for a few seconds to enter and exit the System Mode. Upon entering System Mode, you’re at the top-level menu selection. The Left and Right Footswitch LEDs will flash RED continuously to remind you that you’re in this special mode.
H9 User Guide System Mode System Menu Tree The system mode is divided into seven categories [BLUE], [BYPASS], [AUX SW], [MIDI], [GLOBAL], [TUNER] and [UTILS] which are the top-level menu items that appear when entering system mode. In the following, factory default settings are indicated in (bold). [BLUE] – Bluetooth Settings After entering System Mode, turn the Knob to select [BLUE] and then press the HOTKNOB button to enter Bluetooth Settings Mode. Turn the Knob to select either [PIN] or [NAME].
H9 User Guide System Mode disallow these MIDI messages. If you need MIDI over Bluetooth (uncommon), you should turn this ON. [BYPASS] – Select Bypass Mode After entering System Mode, turn the Knob to select [BYPASS] and then press the HOTKNOB button to enter Select Bypass Mode. Turn the Knob to select either [BYPTYP] or [KIL.DRY]. [BYPTYP] – Choose Bypass Type (DSP, RELAY, DSP+FX) Press the HOTKNOB button to select. Turn Knob to select DSP, RELAY or DSP+FX.
H9 User Guide System Mode To assign the switches, first select the H9 function (the destination on the left side of the display) that you want to externally control (e.g. KB0) and then select the Aux Switch that you want to control it with (the source). To Setup Control Destinations Turn the Knob to select an external control destination. Destinations include the H9 parameters and functions that can be controlled by one of the Aux Switches. The choices are: [BYP] [PR+] [PR-] Toggle Bypass/Active.
H9 User Guide System Mode The parameters controlled in this mode are system-wide and will apply to all Presets. For example, you could assign an Aux Switch to Decay (KB1) with [MIN VAL] set to 1 sec and [MAX VAL] set to 2 sec. Pressing the switch will toggle between these two decay values. If another Effect or Preset is chosen, the Aux Switch will affect the parameter controlled by KB1 for the currently loaded effect.
H9 User Guide System Mode [XMT CH] – Set the MIDI Transmit Channel (1, 2-16) Press the HOTKNOB button to select. Turn the Knob to set the MIDI Transmit Channel. Press the PRESETS button once to back-up one level to MIDI menu. Press the PRESETS button twice to go to top level System menu. [RCV.CTL] - Receive Continuous Control Message [RCV.CTL] allows external MIDI Continuous Control messages to be used as assignable controls for the HOTKNOB (any combination of parameters) and system control.
H9 User Guide System Mode “MIX” parameter. If the H9 is running a Preset based on the Rotary algorithm, KNOB0 corresponds to the “INTENSITY” parameter. Press the Left Footswitch to select the Destination (left field of the display) and turn the Knob to select the virtual Knob (parameter) from KB0 to KB9. Press the Right Footswitch the assign the Control Source (MIDI CC) to the displayed KB.
H9 User Guide System Mode [XMT CC] –Transmit MIDI Continuous Control The H9’s Expression Pedal, knobs and Aux Switches can be used as MIDI controllers. Here’s how it works: Press the HOTKNOB button to select [XMT CC]. You will see two fields (split display) with the left side of the display showing the Control Source and the right side the Destination. The two fields are delimited by a decimal point [PDL.C15].
H9 User Guide System Mode [RCV.MAP] – Create a MIDI Program Change Receive Map MIDI maps are an efficient way to instantly recall any of the H9’s Presets using your favorite MIDI controller (pedal board, sequencer, etc.). Press the HOTKNOB button to select and create a MIDI Program Change Receive Map. This function sets the corresponding Preset that is recalled when a MIDI Program Change message is received. (Referred to as Prg No. from here on.
H9 User Guide System Mode The Left field displays the Preset number (P1 to P99). The right field displays either OFF or the Prg No. (0-127). Default map: Prg No. 0-99 map to Presets P1 to P99. Press the Left Footswitch to select Preset field (indicated by the flashing Left Footswitch LED), turn the Encoder to select the Preset. Press the Right Footswitch to select Prg No. field (indicated by the flashing Right Footswitch LED), turn the Encoder to select the corresponding number.
H9 User Guide System Mode Press the PRESETS button once to back-up one level to MIDI menu. Press the PRESETS button twice to go to top level System menu. [OUTPUT] – MIDI Transmit/Thru Select (XMT, THRU, THRU+C, MERGE) Press the HOTKNOB button to select. Turn the Knob to select the MIDI output mode from the following: [XMT] transmit H9 MIDI data without passing input data [THRU] pass incoming MIDI data thru the H9 [THRU+C] pass incoming MIDI data thru the H9 and also any H9 generated MIDI clock.
H9 User Guide System Mode [CLK.FLT] – MIDI Clock Filter Enable (ON, OFF) Press the HOTKNOB button to select. Turn the Knob to set MIDI Clock Filtering ON or OFF. If ON, H9 can be used with an unstable MIDI Clock source, but will be slower and less precise at tracking clock speed changes. Press the PRESETS button once to back-up one level to MIDI menu. Press the PRESETS button twice to go to top level System menu. [GLOBAL] – Global Settings Press the HOTKNOB button to select.
H9 User Guide System Mode [AUDIO] – Choose audio function when Tuner is active (BYPASS, MUTE) Press the HOTKNOB button to select. Turn the Encoder to choose BYPASS or MUTE. When BYPASS is selected, whenever the H9’s tuner is enabled, the audio input is connected to audio out. When MUTE is selected, audio is muted when tuning. Press the PRESETS button once to back-up one level to TUNER menu. Press the PRESETS button twice to go to top level System menu.
H9 User Guide System Mode Press the PRESETS button once to back-up one level to UTILITY menu. Press the PRESETS button twice to go to top level System menu. [PDLCAL] – Expression Pedal Calibrate (ON, OFF) Press the HOTKNOB button to select. Select OFF to disable automatic Expression Pedal calibration. Press the PRESETS button once to back-up one level to UTILITY menu. Press the PRESETS button twice to go to top level System menu.
H9 User Guide Factory Settings /Software Updates Restoring Factory Settings/Software Updates Restoring Factory System Settings To restore System settings, power up the H9 while simultaneously pressing the Right Footswitch and the HOTKNOB button until [CLEAR] is displayed. Restoring Factory Presets and System Settings CAUTION: This function will overwrite any Presets that you have saved.
H9 User Guide MIDI Implementation Chart MIDI Implementation Chart Mode 1: Omni On, Poly Mode 2: Omni On, Mono Mode 3: Omni Off, Poly Mode 4: Omni Off, Mono O=Yes X=No Function Default Changed Transmitted 1-16 1-16 Recognized 1-16 1-16 Mode Default Messages Altered 3 X X 1 X X Note Number True Voice X X After Touch Key’s Channels X X X X Basic Channel O O Control Change 0 : 127 O O Program Change True# O O O O Pitch Bender System Exclusive System Common Song Pos Song Select
H9 User Guide Specifications Specifications Analog I/O Input Impedance 600K ohms (mono or stereo) Output Impedance 470 ohms Recommended Load Impedance 10K ohms or greater Connectors Input 1 (mono) - ¼ inch mono phone jack Input 2 - ¼ inch mono phone jack Output 1 (mono) – ¼ inch mono phone jack Output 2 – ¼ inch mono phone jack Expression Pedal – ¼ inch stereo phone jack Mini USB – Use USB 2.0 cables only DC Adaptor Jack - 2.
H9 User Guide Limited Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY Eventide Stompboxes are built to exacting quality standards and should give years of troublefree service. If you are experiencing problems which are not cleared up or explained as normal in the manual, your recourse is this warranty. What the warranty does and does not cover Eventide Inc.
H9 User Guide Limited Warranty You are responsible for getting the unit to our door at no cost to us. We cannot accept collect or COD shipments. We will return the unit to you prepaid, at our expense, using an expeditious shipping method, normally United Parcel Service. Shipping outside the 50 United States If you purchased the unit from a dealer in your country, consult with the dealer before returning the unit. If you wish to return the unit to us, please note the following: 1.