Man.. I’ve been reading more and more buzz about the Electro-Harmonix B9 Organ Machine pedal. It’s time for me to take a closer look. I think it’s great that Electro-Harmonix exploring replicating sounds of interesting instruments and apply that for guitar for creating whole new musical options, that go beyond just replicating the instrument. EHX’s Ravish Sitar is a perfect example. Sure you could use this pedal for that sitar part, but you could also use it for crazy guitar leads that is completely unique.
So, the EHX B9 Organ Machine was designed to recreate some of the most classic organ sounds. You can select from 9 classic organ tones – Fat & Full, Jazz, Gospel, Classic Rock, Bottom End, Octaves, Cathedral, Continental and Bell Organ. Controls include ‘dry’ and ‘organ’ levels. Basically how you mix the guitar with the organ (via Organ and Dry outputs). ‘Mod’ will add modulation to the signal. ‘Click’ is an actual click to replicate the click percussion from B3 and C3 organs.
Here is the official product video by EHX:
Here is the official brief description of the EHX B9 Organ Machine:
With 9 presets that were finely tuned to emulate the most legendary organs from the ’60s and beyond, the B9 Organ Machine will transform your guitar or keyboard. Control the instrument’s signature percussive click and sweet modulation. Blend your dry signal to create lush layers. Enough tone wheel and combo organ inspiration to light your fire and cook up some green onions!
The Electro-Harmonix B9 Organ Machine is currently available for $220.30 at Amazon.com. If you’re looking to add organs to a recording, or use this for a totally unique application, this could be a great solution! This pedal also comes with free shipping!
If you own a B9 Organ Machine, please lets us know what you think about it by commenting below!
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10 years ago
Used it for the first time in my chain, went tuner > Boss compressor> EBS Octave> B9 > then distortions. It was lost hard getting a boost or clear sound? Didn’t completely sit with it just tried it live. Not so sure, maybe just a toy from a company looking for a big hit. Any chain recommendations?
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10 years ago
Lee,
I saw a chain recommendation that said to put the B9 first so that it catches a big clean signal from your guitar. Maybe after your tuner?This is at the top of my “wanna try it” list.
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10 years ago
Also, if you decide you just don’t care for it, I’m looking to switch out an EHX Superego for a B9
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