Microdesignum MIDI control module for EHX Synth9

The Microdesignum MIDI control module for EHX Synth9 is an Electro-Harmonix Synth9 guitar pedal with a MIDI control module installed by Microdesignum, sold as a unit for full control of all functions via MIDI¹. The Synth9 is a synth pedal, and this version adds MIDI so a MIDI controller or pedalboard switcher can drive it instead of the onboard controls.

What it does

The module puts the Synth9's main functions under MIDI control. Bypass can be switched on and off remotely, the pedal's nine programs can be selected over MIDI, and its four knobs can be controlled as well¹. Beyond live control, sets of parameters can be stored to 128 programs, so a whole pedal setting can be recalled with a single program change¹.

For a player, that means the Synth9 can sit in a MIDI-driven rig and change sounds from a controller, rather than needing to be reached down to at the pedal itself¹.

Where it fits in Microdesignum's range

Microdesignum builds MIDI control into a range of Electro-Harmonix pedals. The Synth9 belongs to the x9 family, and the company offers a dedicated MIDI control module for EHX x9 pedals, along with modules for pedals such as the EHX POG2 and the EHX Cathedral. The company also makes standalone MIDI controllers, including the MIDI Grande and the MIDI Piccolo 2F1D, which can be used to send the program changes and knob moves this module receives. For the wider picture, see the MIDI pedals type page.

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