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Description
The Essentials to Know About the Eventide H9 Harmonizer Gen 2 Multi-Effects
- All the Eventide power in a compact format: 74 built-in algorithms (complete H90 and H9 Max libraries) and over 1,000 presets covering everything from pitch shifting to sound design.
- High-fidelity polyphonic pitch shifting: SIFT technology is at the core of the Polysynth, Polyphony, Polyflex, and PrismShift algorithms, delivering cleaner and more stable harmonies.
- Modernized, stage-oriented interface: 2.5-inch screen, button pads, main encoder, and 3 potentiometers, with Select, Bank, and Perform modes.
- Comprehensive connectivity: Bluetooth (Mac and iPad, no app required), MIDI, expression pedal input, USB-C for updates and editing.
An Eventide Icon Revisited: The "Harmonizer" DNA in Gen 2 Style
At Eventide, the word "Harmonizer" is not just marketing jargon: it's a sonic signature that has spanned decades of studios, racks, and pedalboards. The H9 Harmonizer Gen 2 continues this legacy by offering a major update to the H9, featuring a modern ARM processing architecture and direct access to a wide palette of algorithms from the H90 and H9 Max.
The result: a pedal that retains the ultra-premium "sound box" spirit of the H9 series while gaining in editing comfort and responsiveness. Whether you're seeking intelligent harmonizations, lush delays, deep reverbs, granular textures, or sophisticated modulations, the Gen 2 fully embraces its status as a high-end multi-effects unit built to last.
A Multi-Effects for Demanding Musicians: Stage, Studio, Pedalboard, Synths
The H9 Harmonizer Gen 2 is aimed at guitarists and bassists who want a
creative tool rather than a simple "one trick" pedal. It's also well suited for keyboardists and producers looking for inspiring treatments to place in insert, aux, or effects loops thanks to its instrument- and line-level compatible I/O.
On stage, it shines with its control logic (Select, Bank, Perform modes), built-in tuner, and spillover management that prevents abrupt cutoffs during sound changes. In the studio, it becomes a texture generator: micro-shifts to widen a mono take, locked rhythmic delays, shimmer and massive reverbs, or polyphonic pitch shifting to transform a simple line into a full arrangement.
And if your playground is vocals, the H9 Gen 2 can also become a true vocal processor: paired with the
Harmonizer+ suite and the
MixingLink preamp (sold separately), it enables exploration of harmonies, transformations, and creative treatments designed specifically for singing.
Controls, Modes, and New Features: A Faster, More Direct, More "Performable" H9
Eventide redesigned the interface to save you time without sacrificing depth. The 2.5-inch screen makes presets and parameters easy to read, while the front panel buttons and controllers make editing smoother. The main encoder, accompanied by
3 adjustment potentiometers, helps you capture the essence of a sound without diving into endless submenus.
With
74 algorithms and
over 1,000 presets, the H9 Gen 2 covers an impressive spectrum: harmonizer, delays, reverbs, modulation, granular, synth, looper, distortions, EQ, utilities... The pitch section particularly emphasizes
polyphony: SIFT technology powers Polysynth, Polyphony, Polyflex, and PrismShift for more credible transposed chords, more stable intervals, and more "hi-fi" effects.
On the external control side, everything is there to integrate the pedal into a modern rig:
MIDI for automation and preset changes,
expression pedal input to control mix, pitch, feedback, or any key parameter, and
Bluetooth for cable-free sound adjustments (Mac and iPad). The
USB-C connection is provided for updates and editing, keeping your machine at its best over time.
Sound
The H9 Harmonizer Gen 2 is characterized by
studio-quality sound that remains clear in live contexts: the sound is precise, detailed, with a very "Eventide" sense of depth. The pitch algorithms stand out for their ability to stay musical even when pushing the effect toward bold intervals, stacked voices, or radical transformations.
In modulation and delay, the pedal easily moves from subtle (stereo widening, light chorus, clean slapback) to extreme (granular, stutter, pads, and glitch). The reverbs can be discreet to thicken a part or gigantic to create ambient soundscapes. Most importantly, the H9 Gen 2 responds well to playing: you feel a stable dynamic, respected attack, and responsiveness that makes you want to "play the effect" rather than just activate it.
Technical Specifications
Type
- Polyphonic pitch shifting, harmonizer, and multi-effects pedal
Algorithms and Presets
- 74 built-in algorithms including the complete H90 and H9 Max libraries
- Over 1,000 presets
- High-fidelity SIFT technology powering Polysynth, Polyphony, Polyflex, and PrismShift
- Effect categories: Granular, Harmonizer+, Vocals, Delay, Reverb, Harmonizer, Modulation, EQ, Multi FX, Synth, Looper, Distortion, Utilities
Interface and Control
- 2.5-inch screen
- Updated control panel with main encoder plus 3 adjustment potentiometers
- Two footswitches
- Modes: Select, Bank, and Perform
- Built-in tuner
- Effect spillover management
- Flexible routing
Connectivity and Integration
- Instrument- and line-level inputs/outputs (guitar, bass, keyboard, insert, console send/return, etc.)
- Wireless control via Bluetooth on Mac and iPad, no app required
- USB-C connection for updates and editing
- MIDI
- Expression pedal input
Vocal Use
- Usable on vocals with the Harmonizer+ suite and MixingLink preamp (sold separately)
Included Accessories
- Eventide H9 Harmonizer Gen 2 pedal
- Documentation
- Power supply: not included
Power Consumption
- Required power supply: 9 V DC
- Consumption: 800 mA (recommended)