Electro-Harmonix B9 Organ Machine Pedal

Fun, sturdy unit that's easy to get some cools sounds from!

Great sounds! I am a rhythm player and wanted to expand the textures I had available and this was just the thing! All of the organ sounds are adjustable so that you can get the best version for your needs. The only thing I would ask for would be an expression pedal to adjust the 'Mod' control in real-time (so you can go from a non spinning organ sound to a fast rotating speaker sound). I found that it works best on its own power adapter (included) as it caused noise when used with a one-spot, but that's an easy fix.

This is a great unit it sounds great and simple to use. From a guitar synth player point of view this unit track extremely well considering that I am using it with flamenco nylon string guitar with Fishman P/U. However, the unit input level is very sensitive when using with the active P/U; have not tried it with passive P/U yet. But I find that it works best with a very low guitar output as it’ll give you a better control over the dynamics. As a result I find that it is a little bit tricky to switch the guitar output level back and forth between using the B9 and straight guitar. I also read that some of the reviewer were having problems with the dynamics, try lowering your guitar output it may help. Overall, it works great and most of all it’s portable.

It's happened. I can play the guitar. I can play the bass. I can tap out some pretty mean drums (with the help of some electronic wizardry). But, I could never play the organ. Now I can! Keyboards were the first instrument I *started* to learn. Loved them. But my first band didn't need a keyboardist as much as a guitarist. I switched quickly to the wonderful world of guitar. And that was it for my first love, the keyboard.It's my second chance. I've always had faith in Electro-Harmonix stuff. And so took a chance on this crazy idea-- turning the sound of a guitar into an organ. It works for me! For a guitarist with a normal mindset-- torturing the strings with wild twisting and turning-- well, stop all that for a moment. Playing the organ as a guitarist is pretty cool, but there are some limitations in what you should be doing when playing the organ. Not bending strings is one of them. Of course, if you like what you hear, bend away.This device is super-fantastic for a home studio. I dub my guitar, bass, drums, and vocals, and FINALLY I can layer on some convincing organ.Can't wait for the follow-up E-H C9 that is destined to add even more organ sounds! I'll post a note about it in the future once I get my hands on one. If you're a guitarist with the hankering for some nice organ sounds, the B9 will make your day! Love it!I had ordered thru a well-known retailer, who didn't ship for weeks. So, disappointed, I finally called them to cancel. (Actually, my wife took on the responsibility. I hate making those kinds of calls.) The moment she was off the phone, I punched in an order to Amazon and it was delivered to doorstep in no time. I am always amazed with Amazon's quick deliveries!The original: Electro-Harmonix B9 Organ MachineOne day I'll be back to give my thoughts on this new one: Electro-Harmonix C9 Organ Machine

Did not contain the proper power cord, so it didn't function properly. Disappointed. This was a used product.

Really good tracking, better than Roland GR33. Sounds are interesting but can't handle complex chords , three note chording at best if you want even output. You will definitely need a compressor to even out the response. If you can't play clean and insist on guitar techniques such as bending notes this is'nt for you.OK, I've had it for almost a year now and I have a different opinion: If you want organ sounds get an organ. After fiddling with this thing It still has an uneven output with compression. Like the GR33 it's seductive at first and then you just can't help but think it sounds fake. I 've tried it in a band setting and it just doesn't sound right. The uneveness of the output with its unpredicable spikiness makes it a deal killer for plating at gigs. Even the cheap Casio keyboard I play has a better tone. Like a lot of things : a novelty at best.

I've had this pedal a few weeks and have found it to be a great addition to my board. I play electric bass through it and - as reviews and company literature says - it sounds a bit squirrelly if you go below C on the A string (or the equivalent on the E string), but otherwise it sounds great. If you don't play with even attack it can get odd-sounding too. I can play fairly evenly but I still use a pedal compressor before it and my rig has a rack compressor - which helps in loud live situations. The jazz organ and the cathedral organ sound are favorites but they all have something to them. I think it's a great pedal.

Beautiful sounds. Very well emulated. There are a couple of them that i just do not like and have not found a good use for.The only big con: string bending and sliding DO NOT SOUND OK at all. They sound weird. Maybe i should have figured this beforehand. The sound looses the organ sound.Nor you can play a big chord cause the sound gets quite muddy. If you play 1, 2 or up to 3 stringa at a time, and stay there, it sounds glorius.So, you have to avoid bending, sliding and certain guitar techniques to make this pedal sound real.If you adapt to what you can do and cannot do with this pedal, it is a very fun and rewarding tool.