Brilliantly clear demonstration of the pedal; not just the sounds, but the different dry/wet blends, which is a vital factor in the usefulness of this effect.
This is a Great unit I got one and found if you put a good quality compressor before it and a good reverb after it, it really smooths it out nice and takes all the sharpness out of it to give a more natural orchestration sound . I used the compressor from the Analog Alien Joe Walsh Double Classic before it and the 80s studio Reverb setting on the Strymon Flint , Sounds Incredible ⭐️🌞👍🏻
Yes, I use the EHX Tube Black FInger compressor, and the Zoom G1xON after, really nice. Also I use a PT2399 kinda echo Delay to really make it sound big!
Nice work with the Moodys in there on the flute setting! I've loved the mellotron for so long and this brings a lot of those original qualities, like the wow/flutter, that are what made the tape replay instrument sound so beautiful.
Fun fact about the Moody Blues and the Mellotron! It was none other than Mike Pinder who delivered and set up the Mellotron in Studio B of Abbey Road, mere weeks before The Beatles did Strawberry Fields. About two weeks after the Sgt. Pepper's sessions wrapped, The Zombies checked in to begin work on Odessey and Oracle -- having been suggested the Mellotron because their label, on the back of a string of flop singles like "I Know She Will" (which features a lovely orchestral arrangement), refused to disburse the funds to hire an arranger and symphony section. And thus, the legend of the Mellotron was born.
I have always loved the Mellotron and its ghostly, ethereal tone possibilities. Though an inveterate multi-instrumentalist, I am admittedly less skilled on keys than on guitar/bass/percussion, and I despaired of finding a Mellotron 1) in working order, 2) that I could play competently. This pedal is outstanding for on-the-fly string arrangements, but I also found the flute setting adapts especially well to tremolo effects. Needless to say, the pedal features prominently on an album I'm currently recording. You showcase it so well!
The Mel9 is the heart of my main board. Dry (a mix control) is set to zero, so the wet & dry channels have their own FX. The Mel9 goes through phaser, shimmer and volume pedal. With a 12-string electro-acoustic guitar I find that the orchestra, low choir & high choir track best, but flute is a lovely sound for the occasional lead line.
@@PerryFrank I purchased the Mel9. It's exactly what I was looking for. It's a little dry when used direct, but putting it through some effects makes it amazing. Thanks again.
The strings effect would sound amazing playing fantasy games soundtrack. Imagine Good Riddance from the Hades, The Dragonborn Comes from Skyrim or Build that Wall from Bastian?
@@PerryFrank Yeah. The whole thing was moving. Sensitively performed. I was going to buy the pedal but now suspect that your video was the definitive performance, and that there is nothing I could add.
Master, I feel that on the 4th string there of the 15th or 16 fret the sound drops considerably and just as it goes down to tone towards fret 12 or 10 the sound increases, is this normal in the master pedal?
@@PerryFrank ,If I made you getting angry,I am sorry. I praise you really...I have no malice. (If my comment hurt you, please tell me.(I eliminate my comment.) )
@@PerryFrank Sorry! I read the description of the clip now. I am very fool! I have a peace of mind about your no angry ,and no problem. I do not know the Net terminology… I am sorry. I am a King Crimson fan too. Thank you ✌
The syth guitar pedals need to step up their game before MPE keyboards finally get an accurate string sound and replace us all 😂 damn you Roli Seaboard! 😂
@@PerryFrank Not particularly the mellotron but strings ,choirs pads in general.I know there's the strings 9 the cloudburst by Strymon almost does what I'm looking for. Maybe I should simply try this Mel 9 .It would be amazing to plug a guitar into a box then straight to a synth without any additional tracking complications.
[Click here to skip between the sound types]
1. ORCHESTRA 00:00
2. CELLO 02:16
3. STRINGS 03:41
4. FLUTE 04:43
5. CLARINET 05:57
6. SAXOPHONE 07:18
7. BRASS 07:54
8. LOW CHOIR 09:00
9. HIGH CHOIR 10:39
I've had my Mel9 for about 2 years and i'm still finding new sounds. One of my favorite effects.
Totally agree, one of the best from EHX
Check out the String9!
Thank you! This is BY FAR the best demo of how this pedal actually works.
🙏🙏🙏
Brilliantly clear demonstration of the pedal; not just the sounds, but the different dry/wet blends, which is a vital factor in the usefulness of this effect.
Thank you very much 🙏
This is a Great unit I got one and found if you put a good quality compressor before it and a good reverb after it, it really smooths it out nice and takes all the sharpness out of it to give a more natural orchestration sound . I used the compressor from the Analog Alien Joe Walsh Double Classic before it and the 80s studio Reverb setting on the Strymon Flint , Sounds Incredible ⭐️🌞👍🏻
Yes, I use the EHX Tube Black FInger compressor, and the Zoom G1xON after, really nice. Also I use a PT2399 kinda echo Delay to really make it sound big!
I was just sittingbhere thinking how to swell into and out of things. Cs3, mel9, rv6, volume pedal
That high choir was my favorite, wow
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Nice work with the Moodys in there on the flute setting!
I've loved the mellotron for so long and this brings a lot of those original qualities, like the wow/flutter, that are what made the tape replay instrument sound so beautiful.
Thanks a lot! Nice to see someone talking about Moody Blues! I love that album and always put some mentions in these kind of clips.
Fun fact about the Moody Blues and the Mellotron! It was none other than Mike Pinder who delivered and set up the Mellotron in Studio B of Abbey Road, mere weeks before The Beatles did Strawberry Fields. About two weeks after the Sgt. Pepper's sessions wrapped, The Zombies checked in to begin work on Odessey and Oracle -- having been suggested the Mellotron because their label, on the back of a string of flop singles like "I Know She Will" (which features a lovely orchestral arrangement), refused to disburse the funds to hire an arranger and symphony section. And thus, the legend of the Mellotron was born.
I have always loved the Mellotron and its ghostly, ethereal tone possibilities. Though an inveterate multi-instrumentalist, I am admittedly less skilled on keys than on guitar/bass/percussion, and I despaired of finding a Mellotron 1) in working order, 2) that I could play competently. This pedal is outstanding for on-the-fly string arrangements, but I also found the flute setting adapts especially well to tremolo effects. Needless to say, the pedal features prominently on an album I'm currently recording. You showcase it so well!
Thank you 🙏 Glad to be useful
Best demo of this pedal ever.
Little sigur rósey at the beginning. Love it.
Thank you very much 🙏
I bet when it's recorded with other instruments this sounds even better
I wish every pedal reviewer had a Fender XII Strat, I’d love to hear these with a 12 string
Awesome stuff as always mate - the 9 series from EHX, the Mel and Key specifically don’t get enough love
I think Mel9 is the best of that series
The Mel9 is the heart of my main board. Dry (a mix control) is set to zero, so the wet & dry channels have their own FX. The Mel9 goes through phaser, shimmer and volume pedal. With a 12-string electro-acoustic guitar I find that the orchestra, low choir & high choir track best, but flute is a lovely sound for the occasional lead line.
Great tip, thank you 🙏🔥
5:21 Moody Blues-Knights in White Satin
Glad someone still find the mentions 🎶
Damn this pedal is so freaking good
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This would be amazing for me. It's kinda hard to find an orchestra to record with on a budget. 😆
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I really want one of these and I love how you did this demo video. You rock !
Thanks so much 🙏
Thanks. This was the demo I was looking for. I'm going to order the mel9 tomorrow (payday!!)
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@@PerryFrank I purchased the Mel9. It's exactly what I was looking for. It's a little dry when used direct, but putting it through some effects makes it amazing.
Thanks again.
EHX ...outside a few exotics like ZOIA...they're top notch
I call it the Tony Banks Tone Bank
The first melody is something that play Dave Simpson in last video xd
Thank You for the best Demo !
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The strings effect would sound amazing playing fantasy games soundtrack. Imagine Good Riddance from the Hades, The Dragonborn Comes from Skyrim or Build that Wall from Bastian?
okay sold, I'm getting one tomorrow
Did u get it yet dude??
Blimey, I almost teared-up when you turned that pedal off! 😞
Uh really?
@@PerryFrank Yeah. The whole thing was moving. Sensitively performed. I was going to buy the pedal but now suspect that your video was the definitive performance, and that there is nothing I could add.
@@margin606 thanks so much! It's a lovely compliment. 🙏 you should buy it, it's a great help to increase your creativity.
subbed just for NO TALK ... genius absolutely genius
Thanks 🙏❤
Beautiful!!!!
Thank you very much 🙏
Great job Perry! Thanks
Thanks a lot 🙏
@@PerryFrank You are funny... Of course. What you do matters so much. Peace.
Thanks for only showcasing the sounds without a bunch of ”sales pitch”
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Another great video! I love my Mel9!
Thanks so much 🙏
Master, I feel that on the 4th string there of the 15th or 16 fret the sound drops considerably and just as it goes down to tone towards fret 12 or 10 the sound increases, is this normal in the master pedal?
Mighty helpful. Thanks
Flat wounds please!
I'm going to buy Mel9 first, then Synth9, hell, maybe Key9 too
There is the String9 also now
@@whatabouttheearth rip wallet
Ah man they are all so cool
It's sound like mellotron
Great ! Next: a nux roctary Review 🤔
Cool! Thanks for the tip
Chill with the vibrato, kids.
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Can anyone suggest suitable Mel9 settings for Strawberry Fields Forever? I just can't seem to get it right!
King Crimson ! on 3 and 9!
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@@PerryFrank ,If I made you getting angry,I am sorry.
I praise you really...I have no malice.
(If my comment hurt you, please tell me.(I eliminate my comment.)
)
@@herume2 Are you serious? Read in the description of the clip. I've written about it. 🤣 No angry, no problems, just a King Crimson fan ✌
@@PerryFrank Sorry! I read the description of the clip now. I am very fool!
I have a peace of mind about your no angry ,and no problem.
I do not know the Net terminology… I am sorry.
I am a King Crimson fan too. Thank you ✌
@@herume2 no problem man, peace and love music. Cheers
Can you do a saxophone solo?please?like Glenn Frey or Kenny G style?
Sorry I can't do it
You recommend the effects loop or front of amp?
This pedal is better direct into the amp
Vibrato is always on? Why?
why not?
Direct connection or loop effect connetion ?
(Sorry for my language I'm french 😅)
No worries, I'm sardinian and I don't speak english so good. Direct connection.
@@PerryFrank Thank you
And very good vidéo 👍
@@episgary3038 🙏🙏🙏
...écoutez le clavier M4000D et là vous aurez un mellotron...pas un gadget
The syth guitar pedals need to step up their game before MPE keyboards finally get an accurate string sound and replace us all 😂 damn you Roli Seaboard! 😂
Cool, thanks for your comment and laughters
Is there any similar alternatives to this pedal years end 2023 ?
If you refer to a pedal that emulates the mellotron tones I don't know an alternative to this pedal nowadays.
@@PerryFrank Not particularly the mellotron but strings ,choirs pads in general.I know there's the strings 9 the cloudburst by Strymon almost does what I'm looking for.
Maybe I should simply try this Mel 9 .It would be amazing to plug a guitar into a box then straight to a synth without any additional tracking complications.
@@james9789 if you're looking for strings background sounds, many brands like strymon or meris reverbs can do that, but they costs much more
Keep looking thanks mate and for the impressive demo.
@@james9789 🙏🙏🙏
Does it work with distortion? 😢
You can put distortion before or after it, it depends on the sound you want to create
Great pedal!!!
Absolutely 🔥
Hola Perry.¿ Has probado este pedal con un octavador o pitch shifter? Saludos. (Jaén)
Yes I did it, not good, this pedal can create wonderful ambience with stereo delays and reverbs.
コンプレッサーなど使っていますか。
Nothing, only guitar - mel9 - amp
Ese pedal es la verga andando
me agarraste desprevenido con tu comentario
You can't change the rate of the tremolo, and that's why i'll never get this.
Glad to know it
sounds ike a casio keyboardfrom 1985 very dissapointed nothing like a roland
和音なんかどうでもよくて、単音で少々情けないっということは、使えないことですかね。
Just like your comment
Sounds like shat.
I don't think so, but thanks for your useful opinion