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Electro-Harmonix S9 string ensemble Quick Start Manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Electro-Harmonix STRING9 String
Ensemble. The STRING9 does for lush strings what the B9 does for organs, the
KEY9 does for electric pianos and the SYNTH9 does for analog synthesizers: now
anyone with an electric guitar can play great sounding lead string lines and
chordal string pads. The STRING9 is so amazing at producing atmospheric pads,
we took our groundbreaking Freeze algorithm from the HOG and Superego
and included it in three of the STRING9's patches. Like our entire line of 9
series synthesizers, no special pickups are needed for clear polyphonic tracking
from single notes to full chords. Grab your favorite electric guitar and a
STRING9 and turn yourself into a string ensemble virtuoso.
Connect the supplied power adapter to the 9V power jack. Plug your instru-
ment into the INPUT jack. Connect your amp or mixer to the EFFECT OUTPUT
jack. Set the DRY knob to minimum (fully counterclockwise) and set the other
top row knobs to 12 o'clock. Select a preset ("SYMPHONIC" is a good starting
point) and step on the footswitch to turn on the LED. Play your instrument
and adjust controls to your liking.
For further inspiration, check out the STRING9's Suggested Factory Settings
section. To download a blank User Settings PDF to record your favorite set-
tings, visit www.ehx.com/string9.
WARNING: This device comes equipped with an Electro-Harmonix 9.6DC-200mA power
supply. It requires 100mA at 9VDC with a center negative plug. Use of the wrong adapter
or a plug with the wrong polarity may damage the device and void the warranty. Do not
exceed 10.5VDC on the power plug. Power supplies rated for less than 100mA will cause
the device to act unreliably.
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  • Page 1 To download a blank User Settings PDF to record your favorite set- tings, visit www.ehx.com/string9. WARNING: This device comes equipped with an Electro-Harmonix 9.6DC-200mA power supply. It requires 100mA at 9VDC with a center negative plug. Use of the wrong adapter or a plug with the wrong polarity may damage the device and void the warranty.

  • Page 2: Controls And Connections

    Controls and Connections 1. DRY VOL Knob The DRY VOL knob controls the volume of the untreated instrument signal present at the EFFECT OUTPUT jack. The DRY knob does not control the volume of the DRY OUTPUT jack. 2. EFFECT VOL Knob The EFFECT VOL knob controls the overall volume of the selected patch at the EFFECT OUTPUT jack.
  • Page 3 the EFFECT jack output is muted in bypass. This is handy when sending the STRING9’s string effects to a different amplifier or mixer channel and you don’t want to hear your guitar out of that amp while in bypass. To change the dry/mute DIP switch setting, do the following: Remove the bottom cover of the STRING9.

  • Page 4: Preset Descriptions

    Preset Descriptions 1. SYMPHONIC An emulation of a large symphonic orchestra. The bottom guitar strings produce a lower octave for a full sound. CTRL 1 is a tone control. As you turn CTRL 1 CW, the effect gets brighter. As you turn CTRL 1 CCW, the effect goes darker.
  • Page 5 Suggested Factory Settings...

  • Page 6: Freeze Function

    FREEZE FUNCTION Freeze holds notes and chords for far longer than a typical guitar will sustain and is therefore perfect for generating atmospheric pads with your guitar. Combine the string ensemble sounds found in the STRING9 with the Freeze algorithm to create beautiful pads that last as long as you need them, even the entire length of a song.

  • Page 7: Performance Tips

    Performance Tips 1. The STRING9 is generally best used as the first pedal in an effects chain. Place distortion, modulation, delay, and reverb effects after the STRING9. The unit will not perform well if placed in the effects loop of a guitar amp. 2.

  • Page 8: Warranty Information

    WARRANTY INFORMATION Please register online at www.ehx.com/product-registration or complete and re- turn the enclosed warranty card within 10 days of purchase. Electro-Harmonix will repair or replace, at its discretion, a product that fails to operate due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase. This applies only to original purchasers who have bought their product from an autho- rized Electro-Harmonix retailer.

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