Electro-Harmonix divers Mel9

The MEL9 is an effect pedal that emulates the legendary sounds of the Mellotron, a vintage instrument born in the early 1960s, based on the principle of playing sounds recorded on magnetic tapes played in a loop, with as many read heads as many keys on the keyboard. (The Mellotron is generally considered to be one of the earliest samplers). Widely used in pop, rock and progressive in the 60s and 70s, the hypnotic and mellow tone of the Mellotron has conquered many groups, including the Beatles, Beach Boys, Kinks, Rollings Stones, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Yes , Klaus Schultze, Kraftwerk ... Based on the technology that allowed the creation of the B9, C9 and KEY9 pedals, the sound engine of the MEL9 embeds 9 of the most evocative sounds of the original Mellotron: Orchestra, Cello (cello), Strings ( string section), Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Brass (brass section), Low Choir (low choir), High Choir (high choir). Can be used with a guitar, bass (up to open A string) or keyboard (mono audio output). Works without modification of the instrument, does not require a special sensor or midi implementation. Ensures full tracking of bends, slides and vibrato hits. Independent “Effect” and “Dry” (untreated) outputs. Attack: adjustment of the rise time of the sound. Sustain: duration of extinction of the sound after the release of the note. Comes with a 9.6DC200mA PSU power supply. Dimensions in mm: 102 (L) x 121 (w) x 89 (h). The Mellotron trademark is the property of David Kean, M. Resch AB and Markus Resch.