Eventide H9 User Manual

H9 Harmonizer
User Guide

Eventide H9 Specifications

General

Type	Multi-Effects Processor
Bypass	True Bypass
Sampling Rate	44.1 kHz
Bit Depth	24-bit
Effects	Distortion
Connectivity	Bluetooth
Inputs	1 x 1/4" Instrument Input
Outputs	1 x 1/4" Mono/Stereo
Power Supply	9V DC, 500mA
Control	Knob, Switches, H9 Control app
Weight	1.53 lbs

Summary

The Basics

Bluetooth Connectivity

H9's Bluetooth function allows wireless control from iOS device or computer. Pairing and disabling details are provided.

Algorithms and Presets Overview

Explains algorithms as the underlying signal processing structure of effects and details the 99 factory presets.

Control Interface Overview

Describes the Knob, LightRing, and control buttons (X,Y,Z, HOTKNOB, PRESETS) and their functions.

Footswitch and Tempo Operations

Explains footswitch functions for bypass, cueing, and tap tempo, including tempo adjustment.

Understanding Connections

Typical Connection Setups

Provides suggested ways to connect the H9 to various guitar rigs and setups.

Adjusting Levels

Setting Output Level

Details the procedure for adjusting the output level of presets.

Input Level and Signal LED Indicators

Explains how to adjust input level and interpret peak/signal LEDs.

Bypass Functionality

Core Concepts: Presets, Algorithms, Parameters

Preset Selection and Management

Lists preset attributes and details selection, loading, and saving methods.

Algorithm Parameter Control

Expert/Tweaker Parameter Mode

Details accessing and adjusting all parameters of an algorithm via Expert/Tweaker mode.

Tempo Management

Tempo Mode Operations

Describes tempo on/off, tap tempo, fine-tuning, and global tempo settings.

HOTKNOB Control

Creating a HOTKNOB Patch

Step-by-step guide to assigning parameters to the HOTKNOB.

Expression Pedal Integration

Expression Pedal Setup and Calibration

Details connecting, calibrating, and assigning an external expression pedal.

Auxiliary Switch Setup

Auxiliary Switch Configuration

Explains connecting and assigning auxiliary switches to control parameters and functions.

MIDI Integration

MIDI Function Overview

Overview of MIDI support and its uses for controlling the H9 and external devices.

System Mode Operations

Bluetooth Settings Configuration

Configures Bluetooth settings, including PIN and device name.

Bypass Mode Selection

Guides to selecting bypass modes like DSP, Relay, or DSP+FX.

System Mode Configuration

Programming Auxiliary Switches

Guides on assigning auxiliary switches to control parameters and functions.

MIDI Control and Assignment

Receiving Continuous Control Messages

Allows external MIDI CC messages to control H9 parameters and system functions.

MIDI Program Change Maps

Creating MIDI Program Change Receive Maps

Enables instant recall of H9 Presets using MIDI Program Change messages.

Creating MIDI Program Change Transmit Maps

Allows transmitting MIDI Program Change messages when loading presets.

MIDI Output and Clock Settings

MIDI Output Mode Selection

Selects MIDI output modes: transmit, thru, thru+clock, or merge.

Global Settings Configuration

Factory Settings and Software Updates

Restoring System Settings

Procedure to restore system settings to factory defaults.

Restoring Factory Presets and System Settings

Procedure to restore factory presets and all system settings, overwriting saved data.

Software Update Information

Information on upgrading the H9's software via Bluetooth, USB, or MIDI.