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Contents WARNINGS ..................................................................................................... I INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 1 A FEW WORDS OF ADVICE ..................................................................................... 1 KEY FEATURES ..................................................................................................... 1 H9 CONTROL ..........................................
SELECTING BYPASS TYPE ...................................................................................... 14 KILLDRY – SEND/RETURN LOOP ............................................................................ 15 PRESETS, ALGORITHMS, PARAMETERS ......................................................... 16 PRESETS ....................................................................................................... 16 SELECTING PRESETS ...................................................................
SYSTEM MODE ............................................................................................. 30 TO ENTER/EXIT SYSTEM MODE............................................................................. 30 SYSTEM MODE NAVIGATION ................................................................................ 30 SYSTEM MENU TREE .................................................................................... 31 [BLUE] – BLUETOOTH SETTINGS..........................................................
RESTORING FACTORY SETTINGS/SOFTWARE UPDATES ................................ 45 RESTORING FACTORY SYSTEM SETTINGS ................................................................. 45 RESTORING FACTORY PRESETS AND SYSTEM SETTINGS ............................................... 45 SOFTWARE UPDATES........................................................................................... 45 DIAGNOSTICS ....................................................................................................
H9 User Guide Introduction 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 Control This User Guide describes the functionality of the H9. All of this functionality and more is accessible using H9 Control. To get the most out of the H9, we recommend downloading our H9 app, H9 Control, to your iPod, iPhone or iPad. H9 Control allows you to create and manage a virtually infinite number of Presets, control and configure every aspect of the H9 and audition and download additional Algorithms, Presets and Utilities.
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 (Macs and PC’s must be connected by USB). Of course, while Bluetooth connectivity is secure by design, if you’re playing in front of an audience full of iPhones owners, you may want to completely disable Bluetooth. It’s easily done.
H9 User Guide The Basics Bluetooth pairing is the same as the last four digits of your H9’s serial number. When paired (see System Mode/Blue later in this User Guide), the Bluetooth Paired LED will light. The Bluetooth ON LED flashes to indicate active communications between your H9 and iOS device. TIP: You can change your H9’s Bluetooth Name & PIN. See System Mode. The Algorithms The H9 offers a wide range of effects and can hold 99 Presets based on these effects.
H9 User Guide 6) 7) The Basics Control and adjust various system settings Toggle the action of the Right Footswitch between stepping up/down through the Presets The buttons are used to select the action of the Knob. When a button is pressed, its LED is lit, the display indicates the parameter or preset name, and the Knob is active. X, Y, Z buttons Preset parameters are adjusted by pressing the X, Y, or Z button and then turning the Knob. All three parameter buttons behave in the same way.
H9 User Guide The Basics The X, Y, and Z buttons behave independently so any or all can be in EXPERT or NORMAL mode. For example, you may want the X button to always control MIX, while using the Y and Z to each have access to multiple parameters. HOTKNOB button HOTKNOB is a custom top-level parameter patch that allows the Knob to control any combination of the parameters simultaneously. When the HOTKNOB button is pressed the Knob becomes, in effect, an on-board Expression Pedal.
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 load automatically (no need to press the Left Footswitch to load when using the Knob with the Preset button lit). When a Preset loads, the full Preset Name scrolls once across the display after which the Preset Number is solidly lit. Note: See System Mode for setting active Preset range and for using an AUX Switch to increment/decrement through the Presets.
H9 User Guide Connections 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.
H9 User Guide Connections 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. The setup should be driven by you and the sound that you’re going for. No matter what your setup though, adjusting levels are important for best performance - see “Setting Levels.
H9 User Guide Connections Guitar > Amp Effects Send > H9 > Amp Effects Return If your Amp has an Effects Loop, you can connect H9’s Input to the Amp Effect Loop Send and the H9’s Output to the Amp Effect Loop Return. Most guitar amp’s Effects Loops run at Line Level so set the H9’s Input and Output Levels accordingly – See Setting Levels. Mixer Effects Send> H9 > Mixer Effects Return This setup is identical to using a guitar Effects Loop.
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 Setting Input Level/Peak and Signal LEDs Adjust the H9’s input level for best audio performance. The red Peak LED indicates that the input signal level is close to clipping. Occasional flashing is OK. If the Peak LED is lit solidly, reduce the input level either by reducing the signal level fed to the H9 or by setting the H9’s input gain to a lower value. The green Signal Present LED shows signal present (40dB below clipping).
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 TIP: Using MIDI Program Change to control Bypass - MIDI Program Change is typically used to load a preset but it can also be programmed to directly control the unit’s BYPASS setting. See the System Mode [MIDI] section for details. Note: The H9 has been carefully designed to not mess with your tone in any of the Bypass settings. Note: With the H9’s power turned off, the relays automatically bypass the unit.
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 radio buttons or pressing and holding the Right Footswitch to enable tapping, will disable cueing. Select/Load Instantly You can instantly select Presets using the Knob. First press the PRESETS button. Turning the Knob will scroll through the available Presets and instantly load a Preset when you stop scrolling. As you turn the Knob the Preset number and the 1st 4 characters of the Preset Name are displayed.
H9 User Guide Presets, Algorithms, Parameters Saving Presets To save a Preset: 1) Press and hold the PRESETS button for a few seconds, the current Preset Number and 4 characters of the Preset Name are displayed. Release the PRESETS button. The Preset number flashes and the “Edit” LED is lit (far right decimal point). 2) Turn the Knob to select the desired Preset Number for editing. When saving, all Preset numbers are available even if you’ve limited the number of active Presets.
H9 User Guide Presets, Algorithms, Parameters 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. Organizing Your Presets When you save a Preset, you should consider when and how it will be used.
H9 User Guide 7) 8) Presets, Algorithms, Parameters Press the Right Footswitch and turn the Knob to set the upper limit. Press and hold the HOTKNOB button and Right Footswitch simultaneously for a few seconds to exit System Mode. 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.
H9 User Guide Presets, Algorithms, Parameters Global Mix Nearly all of the algorithms feature a mix control which sets the relative levels of the input signal (dry) and the Effect (wet). The mix parameter setting is saved with each Preset. Often however, it is useful to have the mix setting remain uniform as you change Presets. To do this, use the System GLOBAL MIX command. When GLOBAL MIX is ON, the Mix setting saved with the Preset is ignored and the current Mix setting is used for all Presets.
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 Note: The terms [MINVAL] and [MAXVAL] actually refer to the values at the counterclockwise and clockwise extremes of the Knob’s travel. In other words, it is possible to set the [MINVAL] to 100msec of delay (for example) and the [MAXVAL] to 1msec of delay. Note: Changing the HOTKNOB patch will also change the Expression Pedal patch they’re one and the same. Exit HOTKNOB Patch Mode To exit HOTKNOB patch operation Press and Hold the HOTKNOB button for 2 seconds.
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 Auxiliary Switches & MIDI 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 Auxiliary Switches & MIDI MIDI H9 supports MIDI In, Out, Through.
H9 User Guide Backing Up Presets & System Settings 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 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. The Edited LED is OFF in System 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 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 name’s end allowing characters to be added past the end. This cannot be deleted; it’s removed on exit.
H9 User Guide System Mode [AUX SW] – Program Auxiliary Switches Up to three Auxiliary Switches can be assigned as controls for the Preset parameters and system control. The three Aux Switches are connected to the rear panel ¼” stereo phone jack labeled EXPression Pedal. The H9 detects closures by sensing whether the tip, the ring or both the tip and ring are grounded. Note that you must use a stereo phone plug when connecting Aux Switches.
H9 User Guide System Mode After you’ve selected a Parameter Control Knob, you can set two values for the parameter; a minimum value [MINVAL] and a maximum value [MAXVAL]. Each time the assigned switch is pressed, the parameter value instantly toggles between the minimum and maximum value. When a Parameter Control Knob designator is displayed (KB0… KB9), pressing the Left Footswitch will display [MINVAL]. Turn the Knob to set the minimum value.
H9 User Guide System Mode Press the Left and Right Footswitches to toggle between Source and Destination to make as many assignments as you wish. The default settings for Aux Switch control are as follows: [BYP.TIP] [PR+.T+R] [PR-.RNG] Note that the other Control Destinations ([PSW], [TAP], [KB0]-[KB9], and [TUN]) are unassigned as indicated by [---]. When done, Press the PRESETS button to go to top level System menu.
H9 User Guide System Mode Here’s how it works: Press the HOTKNOB button to select [RCV.CTL]. You will see two fields (split display) with the left side of the display showing the Destination and the right side showing the Control source. The two fields are delimited by a decimal point [BYP.BND]. The Left Footswitch LED is flashing (if it’s not, press the Left Footswitch to select this field) showing this to be the selected field for editing.
H9 User Guide System Mode Push the Left Footswitch again to set the parameter’s maximum value [MAXVAL]. Turn the Knob to adjust the maximum value. The value is displayed while you’re turning the Knob and times out to display the selected [MAXVAL] when the Knob is idle. Remember, the parameters controlled in this mode are system-wide and will apply to all Presets.
H9 User Guide System Mode [XMT CC] – Expression Pedal/Aux Switch transmit MIDI Continuous Control The H9’s Expression Pedal 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 [XMT.MAP] – Create a MIDI Program Change Transmit Map When the Left Footswitch loads a Preset, a MIDI Program Change message can be transmitted from the MIDI Out jack or USB to control an external device - e.g., another Eventide Stompbox, an Eventide Eclipse, an Eventide H8000FW, etc. To Create a MIDI Program Change transmit map, press the HOTKNOB button to access the MIDI transmit map for editing. The Left field displays the Preset number (P1 to P99).
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. [SYS ID] – MIDI SysEx ID (ID 1-ID 16) Press the HOTKNOB button to select. Turn the Knob to choose the MIDI SysEx ID for Backup and Restore of Presets and System settings. 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.
H9 User Guide System Mode [CLK.OUT] – MIDI Output Clock Enable (ON, OFF) Press the HOTKNOB button to select. Turn the Knob to set MIDI Clock Transmit ON or OFF. If ON, the H9 will transmit its tempo as a MIDI Clock. 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. [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.
H9 User Guide System Mode [TUNER] – Tuner Settings Press the HOTKNOB button to select. Turn the Knob to select either [AUDIO] or [CALBRT]. [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.
H9 User Guide System Mode [SOURCE] – Select Source Instrument (GUITAR, BASS, SYN.LD, SYN.BAS) Press the Encoder to select. Turn Encoder to select the type of instrument (SYN.LD=Synth Lead, SYN.BAS=Synth Bass). Each instrument setting optimizes the pitch algorithms and adjusts the ranges of filter knobs to best complement the selected source instrument. 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 3: Omni Off, Poly Mode 2: Omni On, Mono Mode 4: Omni Off, Mono O=Yes X=No Function Transmitted Recognized Basic Channel Default Changed 1-16 1-16 1-16 1-16 Mode Default Messages Altered True Voice 3 X X X 1 X X X Key’s Channels X X X X O O Note Number After Touch Pitch Bender Control Change Program Change System Exclusive 0 : 127 O O True# O O O O System Common Song Pos Song Select Tun
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 trouble-free 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 When the warranty becomes effective The one-year warranty period begins on the day the unit is purchased from an Authorized Eventide Dealer or, if the unit is drop-shipped from Eventide, on the day shipped, plus a reasonable allowance for shipping delays. This applies whether or not you return your warranty registration form. Who performs warranty work The only company authorized to perform work under this warranty is Eventide Inc., Little Ferry, New Jersey.
