Presets
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Expression Pedal Heel: Pitch A = 0.995
Expression Pedal Heel: Pitch B = 1.005
Expression Pedal Toe: Pitch A = 0.950
Expression Pedal Toe: Pitch B = 1.050
Downward & upward 'belltree' microshifts in two phase-offset loops (eventual long decay).
Flex switch adds repeat stutters inside the loops.
Expression pedal changes recirculating pitches from +/- 5 cents to +/- 50 cents.
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Some TimeFactor, PitchFactor, and H9 Special algorithms can be set up for phrase loops. Yes, they're relatively short [3 seconds in the TF; 2000 or 1480 ms. in the PF], but two loops are available, in stereo. That's long enough - and capable enough - for some short repeating phrases, loops drifting out of phase, evolving glitch & stutter phrases, or seemless ambient loop buildups.
A base patch for experimentation might start out like this.
"Record & Overdub" Mode = 100% in Feedback A & Feedback B
"Undo / Re-Record / Stop" Mode = 0% in Feedback A & Feedback B
"Play" Mode = Bypass using system setting DSP + FX
"Stutter" Mode = Repeat / Flex switch
I usually set up a preset to use the expression pedal for the most used component (both Feedback controls from 100%-0% here). You can duplicate that with an Aux switch set to control both KB8 & KB9. The switch or HotSwitch (instant loop stop) has a different feel than the expression pedal (fade to stop, and adjustable loop decay). Both are useful in parallel. The expression pedal can be adjusted midway (as a 'Decay" control), or rapidly pushed heel-to-toe and back again. The latter will "deconstruct" the loops; chopping out some sections, and leaving other components in the loop.
Flex/Performance can be another common Aux setting, or Active / Bypass for Play (loop continues while you play over it). Using enough interaction with ACT/BYP, Flex, and Feedback leads to some very complex repeating phrases, and ones that evolve over time.
The preset above drifts out-of-phase seven times before coming back into sync on the eighth repeat. Changing Delay B to 1875 ms. loops in 16 repeats. Varying the second delay offset changes the Reich-like phase looping from subtle & long to drastic and short phasing (until sync realignment).
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Ascending and descending perfect fifths with a retro H910 tone.
Flex switch press adds a 200 ms. stutter to the loop.
Looping will also eventually decay (rising & falling pitch shifts beyond bandwidth).
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Expression Pedal Heel: Verb Mix = 0%
Expression Pedal Heel: Verb Decay = 100 seconds
Expression Pedal Heel: Feedback A = 100%
Expression Pedal Heel: Feedback B = 100%
Expression Pedal Toe: Verb Mix = 100%
Expression Pedal Toe: Verb Decay = 5.0 seconds
Expression Pedal Toe: Feedback A = 0%
Expression Pedal Toe: Feedback B = 0%
Offset reverse delays in semi-infinite loops that build and deconstruct over time.
Flex switch shifts reversed delays up one octave. Pitch shifts are baked into loops.
EXP PED introduces loop decays + reverb burst from low-mix cavern to dripping wet room.
Slow pedal throw fades out loops into the distance. Fast throw = semi-gated FX.
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Fuzz with '1/4' and 'Dotted 1/2' delays.
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Rhythmic pulse tremolo, fading in and out.
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A nice ambient pipe organ pad with some delay. Mixes really well with the original guitar signal. Expression pedal blends the wet/dry mix. This prest is part of a set of three presets for those with multiple H9s, although it sounds great on it's own. Pair this with my "Crystal Blue" preset next in line to expand the sound even more.
The third preset in the set is the Fat H9 preset from the H910 H949 Algo. I run that in front of the pipe organ to give the clean guitar sound moe presence. The overall effect of all three presets running together on three H9s is a really lush mix of guitar and an organ/synth pad.
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Choppy tremolo with squiggly pitch.
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Random pitch modulation.
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Expression pedal sweeps through a variety of harmonies.
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Recreated the Casio DG-20 Mandolin sound for the solo on Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want for a Smiths Halloween set (see the video). It's essentially a short delay that auto-repeats quickly and makes the guitar a little more robotic sounds like the Casio Johnny Marr used on the studio recording.
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For a long time the Boss PN2 was one of the best tremolo/panners around. This basic preset offers the same functionality as the PN2 with expression pedal control over speed. Changing the SHAPE control gets you SINE, TRIANGLE, and SQUARE waves.
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Subtle, backing 'crystals'. Octave up and 2 octaves up.
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Murky, late reverb with feedback.
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The Digitech Freqout pedal simulates several types of feedback at any volume. This H9 preset recreates the most useful type of feedback from that pedal. Use an expression pedal to sprinkle feedback onto notes here and there as desired. 8/30/2022