Mel9 Tape Replay Machine Pedal Review

Great Effect - Not Just for Guitars !!!

I am a guitar player (along with keyboards & anything strings), but this purchase was strictly "experimental" for me AND, I'm EXTREMELY HAPPY with the results. Are you ready for this... I bought this pedal specifically for my AUTOHARP... Yes, autotharp... I always had the impression that autoharps were like an automatic transmission on a vehicle - you just push the button &… read more drive. But then I discovered there are really good autoharp players out there fingerpicking intricate melodies & improvising some awesome leads and became very intrigued. So, I purchased a good autoharp with a passive pickup & this MEL9 pedal and I'm making some AMAZING sounds. Having a passive pickup built into my autoharp makes it basically the same as any electric guitar - so there's no limit where this can go with FX pedals... But for now, I'm loving having an entire ORCHESTRA playing along with me as I fingerpick my melodies & leads on the autoharp. Where's the orchestra, you say ??? Right inside my MEL9 pedal - Effect #1. It's a rich, full background of an assortment of strings that plays right along with me & follows my every move. The settings on the MEL9 allow me to select how much orchestra I want & how much I want my lead to come to the front. I love the sound I'm getting so much that I can't even play the autoharp without this pedal in the mix. I also add a touch of reverb (either through the amp or another pedal - my choice) & when the entire orchestra has to go home (LOL) - I can turn the MEL9 to various other settings like, Strings, Cello, Choirs, Brass, Sax, Flute,etc.)... Honestly, the orchestra & strings are the only settings I use - but they add an awesome richness to my playing & with the SUSTAIN setting - I can add as much or as little fill as I want or need in a piece. If you play any instrument - just buy this pedal as an experiment & plug into it - you might just LOVE the sound as much as I do !!!

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Impressive

This pedal is ideal for background filling, I use it for a praise and worship group at church. I run it through a separate amp and adjust the effects so my guitar is not covered up. Fills in a lot of dead space as we only have a piano and guitar for our group. It's been a tremendous addition, definitely would recommend to anyone with similar situations. Thanks

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Electro-Harmonix Mel9 Pedal

Fantastic Mellotron keyboard sounds from this guitar pedal. Fast shipping and As always great support from Mason Boisvert at Sweetwater.

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Totally awesome product

Way better than expected! Works flawlessly, pitch is perfect. Currently using with a mic on a baby grand piano. Next I'll be using with my Moog

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..........My Experience with the Mel 9 pedal from Electro Harmonix......by Gerald....

This pedal is beyond my expectations....it is so much fun to play with........

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