Mellotron Sounds From A Stompbox

Electro-Harmonix introduces the Mel9 Tape Replay Machine   16-Mar-16

EHX tells us that their new MEL9 Tape Replay Machine emulates vintage Mellotron sounds using the same groundbreaking technology that powers the award-winning B9 and C9 Organ Machines, plus the KEY9 Electric Piano Machine.

A spokesperson told us, "While the Orchestra setting is worth the price of admission alone, the Mel9 features 9 famous vintage sounds that will take your guitar to tonal territory once reserved only for the keyboard."

Features:

• Pays homage to nine of the coolest Mellotron® sounds: Orchestra, Cello, Strings, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Brass, Low Choir and High Choir
• Works on guitar without modifications, special pickups or MIDI implementation and tracks bends, slides, even whammy dive bombs
• Also works with bass guitar down do the open A string as well as keyboards
• Includes independent Effect and Dry volume controls so you can create the perfect mix at the Effects output
• Dry Output jack outputs your input signal at unity gain
• Attack control sets the volume swell speed. As it's turned clockwise the notes fade in more gradually
• Sustain control adjusts the release time after a sound is stopped. As it's turned clockwise, the fade out time increase
• Comes with a standard EHX 9.6DC200mA PSU
• Dimensions in inches: 4.0 (w) x 4.75 (l) x 2.25 (h)
• Dimensions in mm: 102 (w) x 121 (l) x 89 (h)

Pricing and Availability:
See local retailer

More information:

• EHX