Deluxe Electric Mistress
The Electro-Harmonix MEL9 is a guitar effects pedal designed to transform your guitar into a mellotron, emulating the sounds of vintage tape-based keyboards. It features nine presets, including orchestra, cello, strings, and various other keyboard-like tones. The pedal offers independent effect and dry volume controls, with an attack and sustain control for precise sound shaping. The MEL9 allows guitarists to achieve classic keyboard sounds without the need for special pickups or MIDI implementation.
What Electro-Harmonix say about the Deluxe Electric Mistress
DISCONTINUED 2023 The original Electric Mistress was introduced in 1976 and the Deluxe version followed two years later. Throughout its decades-long history, musicians have consistently been captivated by its rich, resonant flanging and unique Filter Matrix effect. The classic Deluxe Electric Mistress Flanger is now available in a compact die-cast package with a number of enhancements to make the venerable analog pedal more user-friendly for today’s pedalboard using players. The circuit remains true to its roots, but power is now supplied via a standard power supply. True Bypass switching ensures maximum signal path integrity when the effect is switched off, and an LED has been added to indicate when the effect is engaged.
What guitarists say...
Reviewers found the MEL9 to be a fun and unique pedal, particularly for its ability to emulate classic mellotron sounds. Many guitarists were impressed by its versatility and ease of use, especially for live performances and studio recordings. Users also appreciated the pedal's ability to create atmospheric soundscapes and its potential for use with other effects like reverb and fuzz. Some reviewers found the pedal pricey and noticed a volume drop or latency issues. Overall, the MEL9 was well-received, with many users highlighting its innovative approach to guitar effects and its ability to bring classic keyboard sounds to the instrument.
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