5 Killer Tones - Eventide H9

[@tomasvmusic]

IMO the shimmer effects sounds like heaven. and the non-linnear reverb sounds like a lo-fi slapback delay or has a lo-fi vibe. Great video as always!

[@chrisangela]

Brilliant Leon, thank you! I love my AX8, but the H9 was one of the few "pedals" I kept from my previous (Pre-AX8) setup. I kept my Boss DD-500 as well, a great delay tool. One of the everlong issues with the H9, of course, is with all the various algorithms there is seemingly an infinite number of possible sound configurations...which is where you come in to clear away the clutter to get a great sound! This requires much patience and talent which you have, thanks again!

[@jackmeginniss6327]

Wow, some amazing sounds can be achieved with that pedal. It is a staple in a good friend’s rig. He likes it a lot. Great demo, Leon. Thanks.

[@zackcoffmanguitar]

That delay setting you used as a chorus was pretty incredible. Great tone

[@LeonTodd]

I'm planning on pulling out the H9 for another vid this week, thanks for reminding me about that chorus!

[@zackcoffmanguitar]

Leon Todd I’m considering buying one now. I watched other reviews on this pedal and I thought the sounds were really bad. Then I watched your video.

[@Starch1b2c3d4a]

Whoa 😲 That Shimmer sound was killer!

[@Starch1b2c3d4a]

Can I get something close to that on the Big Sky? With a Timeline maybe? I want that sound!

[@SomedaySam]

Eventide needs to hire Leon to make presets for them. His musicality is off the charts.

[@LeonTodd]

There's a bunch of my presets in the latest dot9 series!

[@hughamari9626]

i realize it's kinda off topic but does anybody know a good website to watch newly released movies online?

[@jojojoshua1]

Thanks for the vid. Your use of the Mod Delay was worth the time watching.

[@cosmicsurfer4963]

This thing sounds as good today as it did when it came out and that's definitely saying something considering it's 2019 now and there are amazing things out today.

[@DerekJones]

That's a great pedal. If I'm ever in a band and playing live again, I'm gonna get one. I'm set for now because I bought the Eventide plugins. Thanks for the review.

[@kuringmundo]

7:44 sick sick sick!!! im gona check out all of your albums dude!

[@LeonTodd]

Enjoy the ride!

[@tomaburque]

Eventide has the golden algorithms. I'd rank the pitch shifters in my H9 even higher than Axe Fx. Lesser pitch shifters mess with the timbre in undesirable ways. Eventide's pitch shifters sound so musical that the listener will think they are listening to a synth.

[@LeonTodd]

They wrote the book after all

[@QuinnPrice]

Awesome. I just got my H9 and found your video very helpful.

[@daveryan2148]

All of those were great the new ones are pretty wild and very useful. 1 is a harmonic tremelo/univibe type one and the other is the trichorus. 2 VERY welcome additions.

[@LeonTodd]

Agreed! I've got standalone demos of each.

[@MarMoro777]

I ve had the H9 for a while and after watching this I can’t wait to get back to it

[@jonesisdying]

The Harpeggiator is SUCH a great recommendation. I've had my H9 for four years and it STILL keeps surprising me. Just compare what an H9 can do in comparison to just one really expensive Chase Bliss pedal (although I love them too). And in STEREO. Thanks again for the awesome tip!

[@daveryan2148]

I randomly decide to dig into an alogrythem to see what might work and then almost always am like "why haven't I used this?"

[@guitarwimmie]

Wow amazing video, what you can do with the sounds is so imspiring! Thanks!

[@LeonTodd]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Eventual420]

I used to read forum discussions where Italo was being berated for the lack of GUI within H series Eventides. Though I agreed with both sides, the VSIG editor opened access to 100% of the capabilities. I began to customize my front panel, building my own custom access control. The functions are where the real wizardry takes place, however. And that’s where it gets complex. Every algo is viewable. Everything can be reverse engineered. There are numerous mathematic formulas within a patch, if you’ve seen scripting, C++, or other computer code languages, it’s very similar. At that time I was deep in 3D CAD, building characters and animating them. My new renderer was procedural, so textures and lighting needed to be programmed. Houdini & mental ray are advanced level. My brain sore, patience thin, I declared F this. Just want to play. So today, 7:30am, I had no reason to get out of bed, but this video. First time I get to see an H9 GUI. You often demo the Axe products. These are interfaces that someone had to build at the code level, determine which controls you had access to, and align them and define control limits. I see what people were ranting about. I see the allure of an H9. I get it. Axe are so user friendly. However, inside a single processor H series box are about 1000 presets built by or for studio engineers recording pros. You’ll get a mix of tools, helpers, subtle twists on sonics, all the way to crazy shifters, slathered in diffusion. The full gambit. I have a different view of each preset you show. A completely different set of access controls, limit definitions, and results vary. With the line level processors, parallel processing is much more common, so a Dry track in conjunction with the Wet result must be blended, similar to the Mix knob. To round out the units, samplers were included in early 500 series variations. 3500, 4500, 7500 meant the unit included a sampler. Then they went dual processor. Orville, 8000 included a 500 series unit on side A. As time continued, Eventide H series fell out of favor, except for engineers, and a handful of hard core programmers unintimidated by scripting. I often try to identify the appropriate person, someone who likes the hard road, and I’ve always suspected you of all people would enjoy an open architecture. Even if you don’t like the code level access, you’re a powerful enough user to ‘break’ the unit, to coin a phrase. An open invitation, you’re always welcome here as a guest. I am one of a family of 4, with 3 kids of my own who are grown and out of college, one recently admitted into rehab for heroin addiction. A multifaceted experience, risk free. I’ve seen all sides, I own a construction company, specializing in medical flooring. Never made that ‘Outside’ video, but I will because I’m proud of my work as ‘just some dude’. Approaching 50... I know your Dad is somewhere in range of us, my older brothers were influential in this chosen path, but we always enjoyed music. I could’ve kept it simple, but I would have struggled to do so. Thanks for your continued contributions to the YT community, by all means get that Tripleplay routing into the Axe... you’re going to love what you’re hearing, and let the sounds guide your hands, let your soul do the talking. -Jim O’Donnell

[@LeonTodd]

Thanks for this Jim, and I hope your son is getting the best care available. I'm very keen to get hands on experience with an H series and V-Sig as it seems like the possibilities are seemingly endless. A question - do you know how the undulator algorithm actually works? I've been trying to reverse engineer it in the Axe and while I can get close there's a few parameters which mistify me.

[@Eventual420]

Leon Todd Undulator, as you have it, was built for the pedal and differs from the ones in H series formats. I would enjoy demonstrating the versions available to me, you can count on it.

[@hosoiarchives4858]

I enjoyed your post

[@louderthangod]

I got a good deal on my first H9 and then again on the algorithms when it was easier to max them out and now I have three max H9’s...really amazing when running stereo amps or in the stereo effects loop of my Kemper.

[@LeonTodd]

What's your favorite combo of fx?

[@frama7844]

9:30 is there a way to increase the feedback to get a more musical LCR/Circular Delay?

[@stevenmgyori3826]

That's an Amazing pedal! Not for Me, But you never Know. I may at some point decide to explore other tonal options! Thanks for sharing brother! Be Well Leon!

[@turdferguson9942]

Definitely a great pedal but with only being able to use one effect at a time (other than those that have multiple in one which isn't many unfortunately) it's just too limiting especially for the price with the Max being $700. Other options out there can do so many different things at once for less money.

[@sixstringswl]

Great video. As much as youre willing to show off on the h9, id love to see. Ive had this unit for a number of years now and its just a tweakers delight. Not exactly what im into really, but it can really set a soundscape and a mood. I use mine mainly as a delay. The one before the amp. I think it gets away with these type of things because theres just so much tweakability. I also love the fact that you can set up a chopping kind of tremolo with an envelope. Always looking for new ideas. Thanks.

[@LeonTodd]

I got this to save space on my board and replace a time factor delay which it did well. Then the other algos hooked me in.

[@CLaw-tb5gg]

In my opinion the Harpeggiator is the killer app for the H9. All the other effects are nice enough, but I don't know of another (non-Eventide) pedal that does what the Harpeggiator does with the same level of depth and quality. Plus it's one of those incredibly rare effects that isn't your normal OD/chorus/delay/etc. but is totally useful.

[@LeonTodd]

So glad someone else enjoys it as much as I do! Only thing that I've found to do it is the arpeggiator in the Axe-Fx, but that's a fully fledged modeller not a tiny little pedal like the H9

[@CLaw-tb5gg]

@@LeonTodd I love it so much. Doing glitchy TB-303-esque lines with my guitar - yes please.

[@ylevane]

Very nice job, thanks a lot!

[@rhamilton8257]

Thanks for this. Was growing a bit stale with my h9s.

[@twiglet2214]

Fan tast tast tast tast tast tastic ic ic ic ic.Just received mine today and looking forward to getting stuck in.

[@CentaurusRelax314]

Not likely that i'm going to have an H9 any time soon, but this vid reminds me that i should get back into using DAW audio plugins to manipulate guitar tones. I keep falling back into the traditional thinking, where i would use those 'unusual' effects for synths, but not for guitar. Thank you. You're a gem. : )

[@LeonTodd]

I've got the soundtoys bundle and it's worth every cent. Incredible fx.

[@vintageandmoderneffects]

With all that head bobbing I'd say you were plugged in to the H9 as well lol

[@rustygrant]

Dig the H9. I have 2 but I'm tempted to trade them in for something that's just easier to use. During a song, who wants to whip out their iPad? Also, their interface (both on pedal and on app) seem like they were designed by an engineer. I'm not a professional musician. I don't have hours and hours and hours to tweak and learn. I don't want to practice my pedal skills. I want to practice my guitar skills.

[@LeonTodd]

"I don't want to practice my pedal skills. I want to practice my guitar skills." is the best perspective to have IMO

[@rustygrant]

@@LeonTodd Really hope they come out with a new generation of H9 - with an LCD - and they actually invest in good UX design. I'm actually a Usability specialist. If Eventide is listening, I'm happy to give them feedback!

[@LeonTodd]

@@rustygrant a great example of usability is the Line 6 Helix - AFAIK they hired a UI specialist to design the layout rather than leaving it to their engineers. Big improvement! Would love to hear your thoughts on usability in guitar gear and what your faves are.

[@rustygrant]

@@LeonTodd I took a look at the Helix in a GC. It LOOKS usable on the surface but I honestly could not figure out basic utilities - assigning effects to each of the different pedals. I think the mistake a lot of these companies make is: 1) they hire people who are way to wonky 2) they don't consider most common use cases and over emphasize super users.

[@Andreorsel]

Leon Todd , i think they did a great job. You can do some things from the pedal itself, but connecting your phone or iPad via Bluetooth to do the editing is such a great feature. The editing itself is very easy, i never had any problems.

[@martinez240sx]

Thank you for the tutorial. 👍🏼

[@CLaw-tb5gg]

PLEASE. JUST STOP PLAYING. I'M IN DEBT ENOUGH ALREADY.

[@rustygrant]

Would also be cool if they provided a bit of a description of the controls. I'm not a nerd. I don't know what "triangle" means. Some top down understanding would be super helpful.

[@LeonTodd]

There's an "info" button in the H9 app which lays out what each parameter does. Having said that, scrolling presets and twisting knobs is pretty fun too

[@leonordmann]

IMHO when you put the mix of the reverb to 20% (like you did at the end) it is still very high in volume. I'd try to set it to 7-12 to get it more focused and not too washed out. It'll sound better in a mix too (unless you're going for pads then go for 100) With reverb less is most often more. Really cool Demo though 🤘

[@horizonxx_1]

0.57 reminded me of wherever i may roam

[@twofromfive1280]

Great demo. Can you do two delays at same time...say a quarter note on one and a dotted 8 on the other? Can you use an expression pedal to control the delay mix and feedback? Thanks.

[@Andreorsel]

Two From Five, yes to both questions.

[@MrHardrocker98]

Can you achieve a more "Classic" lead guitar delay setting with the ultratap? (Vai, Petrucci style etc)

[@minorminor4345]

A comparison between fractal weird stuff and h9 would be very interesting. 🙏🏻

[@windowsoflife]

No analog dry through isn’t an issue for pure amp tone?

[@wakjob961]

I bought the PITCHFACTOR pedal just for the stereo detune. Regret not putting up the money for the H9.

[@hugoscaramal]

Hi Leon, what's your thoughts on using one or two H9's with the coming Fractal FM3? Overkill? As an example, will the FM3 be able to do similar to the H9's shimmer algorithm? Love your videos.

[@LeonTodd]

That would be a monstrous rig. If the FM3 has the megatap delay block it will be able to do most of this stuff. However, one nice thing about the H9 is that each algorithm is pretty much set and forget, whereas you'd need to build something like the undulator from a few blocks in the FM3.

[@hugoscaramal]

@@LeonTodd Thanks for the reply. I'm on the wait list for the FM3. :-) Will see when I get it if extra power (H9) is needed or not.

[@JC3D]

We should do some custom Leon Todd pedal buttons - I see you add bigger plastic buttons to your standard switcher - could be a cool 3d printed custom product to offer Leon to your viewers - Jasen

[@GearGasms]

Haitch count, lol!

[@Liam_Doherty_UK]

Hi Leon, Based on your review of the Tricerchorus, I bought one. In your opinion (though I’m guessing they share identical circuitry) which chorus is better, the H9, or the Tricerachorus? Thanks in anticipation Liam

[@LeonTodd]

They're the same underlying algorithm, but the Tricerachorus adds an extra parameter and the hardware I/O and converters are slightly better on the standalone pedal.

[@Liam_Doherty_UK]

@@LeonTodd Thanks for replying, much appreciated. :)

[@Danthehorse]

How many effects at once with this? Dont tell me one.

[@figu7716]

Love the presets, Leon. I have a Max and I’m always looking for new settings. I’m wondering if anyone in here can recommend some presets (& settings) to complement drudge/doom and high gain metal. Maybe something for atmosphere.

[@ScottGlasgowMusic]

Scalloped fretboard? Malmsteen model strat?

[@LeonTodd]

Correct!

[@MrDonc78]

I just seen a max go for 300 on reverb! Someone got lucky! I've got 2 so I couldn't convince myself to buy it lol

[@LeonTodd]

Very lucky!

[@martinthibodeaux4628]

At 7:45, all I keep hearing is....."Space. The final frontier....."

[@Cerusicus26]

is it a fender malmsteen?

[@AC-hz4xq]

Do you think the fm3 could do a tone capture thing?

[@LeonTodd]

It doesn't have the AxeFx tone match block but it will be able to load tone match IR's from the III

[@vikfm8655]

How do you record in stereo to a computer? (i.e. software)

[@jrr832]

You need a DAW, a digital audio workstation ie Cubase

[@danielmault596]

Do I see a Jason Becker pedal on the desk?

[@LeonTodd]

yes, got a demo in the works

[@danielmault596]

@@LeonTodd Awesome! I'll look forward to hearing it! You're doing awesome videos, thanks for all the work that goes into them!

[@emilianoibarra3537]

can you have 2 effects at the same time on 1 h9? or you have to chain 2?

[@LeonTodd]

One algo at a time. Some algos (eg Spacetime) have multiple components to them.

[@emilianoibarra3537]

@@LeonTodd aaaa it would be a killer option if you could have 2 haha

[@LeonTodd]

@@emilianoibarra3537 I really hope they release an updated H9 that can do 2-3 algos at once. Would be a license to print money for them

[@emilianoibarra3537]

@@LeonTodd imagine two algos at once and an expression pedal hahaha

[@wolfgangmeyer926]

Sounds similar like my Strymon Timeline or Mobius. Did you go into the loop or in front of the Amp?

[@LeonTodd]

I put this in one of the loops of my AxeFX so I could run it all stereo

[@MrRafaelMatiazoguita]

whats the model of the guitar ?

[@LeonTodd]

Fender YJM

[@Elido]

Haitch 9!

[@binkoburbis2918]

10:23

[@frizt0]

Shimmer Star Trek Theme

[@Shredder-KJ]

It's really nice but the price is so high

[@allenbrown3688]

Why doesen,t eventide update mod factor With NEW presets. reason is it will out shine THE H9 with real world sounds that 90% of real guitarist use!

[@dan.murray]

Love the videos but it’s 8’ch not hay’ch. Aussies. Lol. :)

[@LeonTodd]

Check the captions throughout the vid ;)

[@brooklynboy1000]

life is perfect in your audio cocoon. but the world dont care about uptown modulation effects