I think these pedals really come into their own when mixed with the dry sound and used more subtly. I use a Mel9 as part of my solo acoustic rig, mostly on the orchestra, strings or flute settings. I find that the trick is to have the dry sound on full and the effect on a quarter or slightly less. That way I can set & forget and the result is a subtle mellotron pad underpinning the acoustic guitar and the attack control allows it to respond dynamically to the playing.
Just bought the Mel9 - it’s beautiful on bass and guitar. It tracks really well. I think I like the key 9 too. Especially tri glorious l, Rhodes and the vibes setting. Great review bro. You should do another one with the extra pedals on offer. Mel9 is just such a stunning pedal.
I'm still trying to figure out how the 9 series work. Is it sample based? Or does it model the audio? What' the technology behind it? Does it pitch-track, and re-synthesise the audio? Or does it model the initial incoming audio?
I'm set on buying a Mel9 soon and I'm torn between the B9 and C9. I can see advantages to both, but I'm wanting to cover as much classic rock territory as possible. Lol. Mel9 really shines with the guitar blended in and the mellotron sounds acting as a pad. EHX really crushed it on these pedals. Thanks for the demo!
I just got one a couple days ago- phenomenal! I'm using it on acoustic, but I do know it's best to tailor your playing to less guitar-like techniques. This kid is not doing that lol
I have the Mel9 and LOVE everything about it. I use is all the time and it has reinvigorated my enthusiasm for playing guitar. I am curious about the other pedals in this range (and the Synth 9 which I believe was added later). If I were to add another 9 to my collection, which one should I add? I honestly can't make my mind up. I mean, I'll probably get them all but which one to get next is the issue I'm having.
The Lester K is under served in your demonstration. It sounds by far better when played as a '"Stereo" rig. I realize it would've complicated your demo but it's on a whole other level when played in stereo.
Your knowledge of music hx is impressive - unless you are a very young appearing 50-year-old man ! You also handle the instrument very well; like old friends... I own the Mel 9 as a peripheral giver of joy! The Moody Blues’ Mike Pinder used the mellotron to great effect after the first album (with Justin Haywood and John Lodge in’67). The “this is the Moody Blues “ dbl album will give you some great material to hear and perhaps use in depth if you do a solo Mel 9 demo: listen to “melancholy man” and “isn’t life strange?” for a taste. Enjoyed being impressed by someone who does not come across as though they are impressed with themselves! Cheers and God bless you and keep you safe and healthy!
Hey, thanks for this. I bought the B9 admittedly after a few beers and had some serious FOMO as to if I had grabbed the right one. This is the best comparison video I've seen to date. Will definitely check out your other gear videos and even though this is a few years old, that Leslie Cab pedal is calling my name.
Just wish the Mel9 had an oboe setting. Any way to duplicate that sound? Like the left side of the Beatles' "Baby, You're A Rich Man" where John used a clavioline set to the oboe setting. I'd love to be able to reproduce that sound on a guitar. Listen to the left channel of that song and you will hear the clavioline oboe where John rolled an orange up and down on the keyboard.
