THANK YOU. most pedal comparison videos are like "uh so im gonna play a different riff for each effect, talk for 5 minutes between each test and tell you after i demo a riff that i ran this one through a compression pedal. also we're gonna use a different guitar every time and try to make witty comments. buy a t-shirt."
Agreed. I don't care for instructional videos to be more about the host than it is about what they are demonstrating. This demo is spot on, format wise.
@@DavidHiemstraMusic Yes it's much better when you compare two pedals which DON'T produce the same effects and "compare" them as Christian Nuckols has noted. This method actually PREVENTS you from comparing them, and that's what...you and Christian want? Seriously, how is this a comparison? Was whoever responsible for this not able to make a good video, or better yet two? First of your videos I've down-thumbed...
I have the B9, these pedals are more similar than different and in the mix both achieve the same purpose. Another master piece of engineering by EH. Thanks for the demo.
Well thought out . everything you need to know with no extraneous fluff. Additionally, the video is about the product not the person. I really appreciate it
This sounds great. I would like to see a bank of early & folk instruments simulated. Various bagpipes, crumhorns, hurdy gurdy's, bellows pipe organ, acordians, concertinas, melodians, harmonicas, various woodwind and early consort brass?
Excellent, efficient and thorough review! Thank you! I was able to figure out which one I want! The C9. They are both cool though. Which do you use more?
omfg all pedal reviews should be this way. Nice job!! And if a vid host just HAS to flap his jaw, then edit in the opinion session at the very end so that anyone who is interested can just jump to it.
Great demo. However, you missed the fact the C9 Lord Purple setting also allows you to use the organ knob to change the first set of drawbars on the Hammond Organ. I've only just discovered this on my C9 which I've had a few weeks. It's awesome. I have used this and the Zeppelin organ the most. Sounds great playing Thank You. Have my organ sound going to a separate amp.
Thanks, this is a great comparison! I really like the sound of the B9. I think the name of the first sound summons up the whole theme of that pedal, Fat & Full.
Per this video, I find the B9 sounds much more dynamic and richer. What I find of value, if you're on a PC, is to open the video on two different tabs, and then play the comparisons, one after another - and this is how to best compare them online, least with some degree of accuracy.
B9 seems to tilt more Jazz, Blues, Soul, Gospel where as the B9 goes more on the Rock side. I love them both, but being more of a Jazz guy the B9 would serve my use case a wee bit more. That doesn't mean that I wouldn't love to ape Argent "Hold You Head Up" or Grand Funk Railroad cuts with the C9. It is just a matter of budget and pedalboard space. They entire series pedals are bloody amazing: The Lester, M9, et al.
Dont suppose anyone knows if either of these can do the 'bubbling?' Like the rhythm 'push pull' effect in Roots Reggae? Ive managed to perfect it using a 12s acoustic, but if I could do it with a 'real' organ sound, I'd be in heaven! Thanks
Great demo, thank you. I have the B9 and I like if for limited circumstances but I was curious at the C9 difference. I do like the "Shimmer" and "Blimp" sounds you got on the C9 too!
I "need" all of tem, but I think I'll go for the C9 first. I definitely want the Mel though. The keys one is pretty cool too. I wish they'd just make a beastly one with all of them in.
dmt Handmade my thoughts exactly, they will bring out an (all in one) just after you’ve brought all 4 , or 5 if you also count the excellent synth one as well .
Can anyone help and let me know what either sounds like through a semi acoustic guitar looking to pair it up with one so all help kindly accepted Thank you in advance
I was in very doubt. Now I took the decision to B9, because I do not play in a deep purple cover band and I will wait to have a mel9 later to use melotronic flutes and several other effects, so I dont need of mello flutes from c9 right now. Thank you for your video
It would be kinda cool to hear what it sounds like with a bit of a guitar mix as well . To see what the guitar would sound like with accompaniment . But great video . Thank you
Nice video, Id have both along with the mel9 and synth9. IO love my B9 tho. These are great to combine with other effects. To bad they don't sell a "blank" one that allows you to upload 9 effects that you choose with a plug to connect a switch that allows you to change between them. But the fun is also in combining them. Ill just have to wait either way.
That's a cool idea! Why not pitch it EHX, or get together with a tech head buddy and make your own. I'm seeing more and more DIY pedal kits lately, but I wouldn't know ghat to use as a base to start with.
My experience with several pedals and synths has been that distortion sounds very bad with these things. They are prone to sounding muddy unless they're dialed in just right, and running them with distortion produces a real muddy mess. By far the best way to use them live is to run the dry and organ outs to separate amps. This way you can blend the natural guitar sound with the organ sound precisely as you want it for each song, without fiddling with the dry and organ knobs on the pedal. You get a cleaner organ sound to go with your guitar sound, and you can use all the distortion you want on the guitar without affecting the organ. For best results you need to put a volume pedal between the organ out and its amp. That way you can do "swells" like an actual keyboardist would, which makes a much better accompaniment for your guitar than a monotone organ sound does.
..ps again , great video...but I'm still torn between the B and the C ...the B-9 seems more "old school great sounds" ...the C-9 may be a little more " rock n roll ish " .... decisions , decisions....btw does anyone know if the C-9 feels and tracks better ??..like a more improved B-9 ? .. thx
Both are great pedals. I got the C9 because I thought there was more diversity in the organ types. Both are good though. I also have the Mel9. I just wish there were more demos in a band situation. There are a few but not many.
I have a stero rig. Two blackstar series one 100s with a Fender acoustisonic in the middle. I run the C9 and an SY200 into the clean amp. I get the FATTEST chords.
Dedicate power source to each of these or they just cut out. Awesome pedals, awesome presentation. I like the resale prices are going for under 220 American finally.
I was thinking early in the chain. Putting some effect pedals in front might make little/no difference, the B9/C9 may just convert it to organ and loose the effect. After Comp/Sustain might be useful to prolong the note, but OD, Distortion, Fuzz etc after the B9/C9 might be best if seeking some interesting sounds!
It's the only thing he didn't demo. You're able to decrease the volume of the organ effect (organ)and increase the volume of the guitar (dry)so it can sound like you're playing two instruments at once.
Can you do a similar comparison with a bass guitar? Or would this sound like crap on a bass? I am a bass player, not guitarist, so I'd never get to play with this cool beauty in the band unless I switch instruments. hahahaha.. And I'm not good enough on guitar to do that. lol
damnit I want the C9 with the cathedral,, these are awesome pedals but both version have a couple of useless sound shapes, should combine them in one uber9
I think I'd go with the B9 because I like the first 3 effects and 7 best. The 8 reminds me of a '60's Vox organ which may be why they call it a continental. The Doors, anyone? The C9 is okay but my money goes to the B9.
I have the B9,and I use it connected to a microphone and play the harmonica, beside Electric Banjo; yes ,you can achieve the sound of the Vox Continental ( I had this organ ) ,but you better add reverb, for a more enjoyable sound
For the retail price of the B9 and C9 you could do what I did, look for a 80's Casio P 380 guitar then you would have a great guitar and more sounds and could control any synth or MIDI module. Having said that I just bought a C9, ha ha! Just compulsive.
C9 seems to track better and have more realistic sounds than B9. Also more realistic click sound (softer, not like the metronome sound as in B3). But the Cathedral sound in B3 is fantastic. If I get it cheap 2.hand, I might supply my Key9/ C9 collection with a B9. Fun boxes! The best thing: I don't have to take piano lessons :)
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THANK YOU. most pedal comparison videos are like "uh so im gonna play a different riff for each effect, talk for 5 minutes between each test and tell you after i demo a riff that i ran this one through a compression pedal. also we're gonna use a different guitar every time and try to make witty comments. buy a t-shirt."
"Plus, for your benefit, we've recorded the amp with a potato!"
:) Thank you for your feedback, it's really helpful to hear!
Agreed. I don't care for instructional videos to be more about the host than it is about what they are demonstrating. This demo is spot on, format wise.
EXACTELY. THIS is how a demo of all these functions has to be made!
@@DavidHiemstraMusic Yes it's much better when you compare two pedals which DON'T produce the same effects and "compare" them as Christian Nuckols has noted. This method actually PREVENTS you from comparing them, and that's what...you and Christian want?
Seriously, how is this a comparison? Was whoever responsible for this not able to make a good video, or better yet two?
First of your videos I've down-thumbed...
I can't decide... and I'm waiting for the D18 (=B9+C9)
I have the B9, these pedals are more similar than different and in the mix both achieve the same purpose. Another master piece of engineering by EH. Thanks for the demo.
Best review style and content I've seen. Well done.
Best for me - B9 Fat & Full, B9 Classic Rock, C9 Prog, C9 Lord Purple
Check this out:
00:39 B9 Fat & Full
01:13 B9 Jazz
01:47 B9 Gospel
02:21 B9 Classic Rock
02:55 B9 Bottom End
03:29 B9 Octaves
04:03 B9 Cathedral
04:37 B9 Continental
05:11 B9 Bell Organ
06:20 C9 Tone Wheel
06:54 C9 Prog
07:28 C9 Compact
08:02 C9 Shimmer
08:36 C9 Lord Purple
09:10 C9 Mello Flutes
09:44 C9 Blimb
10:18 C9 Press Tone
10:52 C9 Telstar
B9 for me
(even if the video's old 6 years...) Finally, a nice very good exploration of those pedal. Thank you for that.
This is the best video ......no messing around .......thank you ✌🏻
Well thought out . everything you need to know with no extraneous fluff. Additionally, the video is about the product not the person. I really appreciate it
Great Video. Thank you for putting together this straightforward comparison.
A demo which shows what the device can do rather the ability of the guitarist. Well done
great Demo, bought the C9, glad with it !
This sounds great. I would like to see a bank of early & folk instruments simulated. Various bagpipes, crumhorns, hurdy gurdy's, bellows pipe organ, acordians, concertinas, melodians, harmonicas, various woodwind and early consort brass?
+1
HELL YEA
Thank you for taking the time to make this demo. Very helpful!
This was a great demo..really shows what they sound like in real time
just bought a B9 last night. Hope to receive it real soon. Can't wait.
Excellent video. As loads of other have already said, great to hear you dialing through all the sounds, without all the usual banter.
Thank you!! Yeah I get so tired of skipping through all the talking haha
Still amazing after 7 years.
Hi, C9 my favorite pedals... thanks!
Excellent, efficient and thorough review! Thank you! I was able to figure out which one I want! The C9. They are both cool though. Which do you use more?
I was in love with the wrong one until I saw your video. Thank you very much!
Hey thank you for the comment!
Great and useful video, thanks so much!
Thank you for your comment :)
I love my Mel9! I want one of these and a Synth9 too!
Great demo. They all should be done like this.
Thank you!
Great demonstration, I need a B/C9 now haha
So helpful... even in 2018. Thank you so much!
Thank you very much!
So helpful... even in 2019. Thank you so much!
great demo!
which setting do you think gave the most accurate Hammond B3 type tone?
Best and most useful demo on these pedals, thanks!
Thank you very much!
Very cool vid! I use the B9 Pedal live! Deep Purple stuff is only the tip of the iceberg
Very useful comparison. I was forming my own conclusions prior to finding this video; this confirmed it - C9 for me.
SaxJockey thank you! That’s great to hear
@@DavidHiemstraMusic Finally have a C9 on its way to me. Thanks for a great video comparison 👍.
Great way to compare Bro! Thanks, I just ordered the C9
Thank you! I hope you like it.
Very Cool Demo! Thanks a lot
thank you!
Thanks mate, nice video
omfg all pedal reviews should be this way. Nice job!! And if a vid host just HAS to flap his jaw, then edit in the opinion session at the very end so that anyone who is interested can just jump to it.
Thank you for your feedback! Helps a lot.
Great demo. However, you missed the fact the C9 Lord Purple setting also allows you to use the organ knob to change the first set of drawbars on the Hammond Organ. I've only just discovered this on my C9 which I've had a few weeks. It's awesome. I have used this and the Zeppelin organ the most. Sounds great playing Thank You. Have my organ sound going to a separate amp.
Thanks, this is a great comparison! I really like the sound of the B9. I think the name of the first sound summons up the whole theme of that pedal, Fat & Full.
Per this video, I find the B9 sounds much more dynamic and richer. What I find of value, if you're on a PC, is to open the video on two different tabs, and then play the comparisons, one after another - and this is how to best compare them online, least with some degree of accuracy.
👍👍👍👍 Well done comparison!!
Great video. It's hard for me to decide
Very helpful. Thank you
Great demo. Both sounds amazing, as the demo clearly shows, but being a long time Deep Purple fan, the C9 was the obvious choice for me.
Thank you for the feedback, I'm glad you found it useful!
This is nightmare for us OCD pedal guys. I LOVE EHX stuff, but they could've easily got both pedals into one. I mean really guys...
B9 seems to tilt more Jazz, Blues, Soul, Gospel where as the B9 goes more on the Rock side. I love them both, but being more of a Jazz guy the B9 would serve my use case a wee bit more. That doesn't mean that I wouldn't love to ape Argent "Hold You Head Up" or Grand Funk Railroad cuts with the C9. It is just a matter of budget and pedalboard space. They entire series pedals are bloody amazing: The Lester, M9, et al.
LOL, Where is an editor for your post?
Give this man a like!
For my C9, very good comparison.
The best B9-C9 demo.
Good demo
What about playing with blending the wet and dry signals?
Perfect demo. The way they should all be.
Jim Fitzgerald thank you!!
Best EHX Organ Machines demo ever. Congrats. My vote goes to the B9 (I own one :) )
Francisco Francisco wow thank you very much! I’m glad you found it useful!
@@DavidHiemstraMusic Absolutely ;) I thank you.
cool video! if you have to pick only 1 pedal, for Purple sounds, which one would you go with, B9 or C9?
do you know another pedal to emulate organ sound?
Dont suppose anyone knows if either of these can do the 'bubbling?' Like the rhythm 'push pull' effect in Roots Reggae? Ive managed to perfect it using a 12s acoustic, but if I could do it with a 'real' organ sound, I'd be in heaven! Thanks
Can this guitar effect be used for other instruments than a guitar ?
Great demo, thank you. I have the B9 and I like if for limited circumstances but I was curious at the C9 difference. I do like the "Shimmer" and "Blimp" sounds you got on the C9 too!
Great demo. Crystal clear & zero time wasted.
Winston Texas thank you:)
So is the C9 less “clicky”?
Just got a B9 sounds great but with the Click off it’s still way to much
Incredible pedals. Have wanted something like this, LONG before these arrived. But now, I can't afford them!
they are not expensive
What happened to the harder strumming?
I "need" all of tem, but I think I'll go for the C9 first. I definitely want the Mel though. The keys one is pretty cool too. I wish they'd just make a beastly one with all of them in.
dmt Handmade my thoughts exactly, they will bring out an (all in one) just after you’ve brought all 4 , or 5 if you also count the excellent synth one as well .
Thx ehx Hog
Can anyone help and let me know what either sounds like through a semi acoustic guitar looking to pair it up with one so all help kindly accepted
Thank you in advance
Thank you.
I was in very doubt. Now I took the decision to B9, because I do not play in a deep purple cover band and I will wait to have a mel9 later to use melotronic flutes and several other effects, so I dont need of mello flutes from c9 right now. Thank you for your video
It would be kinda cool to hear what it sounds like with a bit of a guitar mix as well . To see what the guitar would sound like with accompaniment . But great video . Thank you
Very usefull indeed. I finaly made my choice.. :)
Nice video, Id have both along with the mel9 and synth9. IO love my B9 tho. These are great to combine with other effects. To bad they don't sell a "blank" one that allows you to upload 9 effects that you choose with a plug to connect a switch that allows you to change between them. But the fun is also in combining them. Ill just have to wait either way.
That's a cool idea! Why not pitch it EHX, or get together with a tech head buddy and make your own. I'm seeing more and more DIY pedal kits lately, but I wouldn't know ghat to use as a base to start with.
thats exactly what I wish EHX would do, just make a workstation pedal that has them an option to connect a pedal
I really enjoyed this. Overall I liked the C9 better but the Gospel on the B9 was amazing
I'm a B9 guy and appreciated this comparison.
Thank you!
Thanks for the side by side. I think the C9 would be my choice
Thanks. So about one useful sound each.
B9 was best IMO.
Can anyone tell me whether these pedals or Key9 and Synth9 work well with distortion?
My experience with several pedals and synths has been that distortion sounds very bad with these things. They are prone to sounding muddy unless they're dialed in just right, and running them with distortion produces a real muddy mess. By far the best way to use them live is to run the dry and organ outs to separate amps. This way you can blend the natural guitar sound with the organ sound precisely as you want it for each song, without fiddling with the dry and organ knobs on the pedal. You get a cleaner organ sound to go with your guitar sound, and you can use all the distortion you want on the guitar without affecting the organ. For best results you need to put a volume pedal between the organ out and its amp. That way you can do "swells" like an actual keyboardist would, which makes a much better accompaniment for your guitar than a monotone organ sound does.
Best demo ever
mark abu-zaydeh hey, thank you for your comment, that’s awesome to hear!!
Are you using a volume pedal with these? I'm noticing volume swells.
lanes58 hi, I didn’t, the signal was from the guitar to the pedal to the amp.
Which one could replicate a b3 hammond
Thanks
..ps again , great video...but I'm still torn between the B and the C ...the B-9 seems more "old school great sounds" ...the C-9 may be a little more " rock n roll ish " .... decisions , decisions....btw does anyone know if the C-9 feels and tracks better ??..like a more improved B-9 ? .. thx
Thx a lot
Both are great pedals. I got the C9 because I thought there was more diversity in the organ types. Both are good though. I also have the Mel9. I just wish there were more demos in a band situation. There are a few but not many.
I have a stero rig. Two blackstar series one 100s with a Fender acoustisonic in the middle. I run the C9 and an SY200 into the clean amp. I get the FATTEST chords.
Dedicate power source to each of these or they just cut out. Awesome pedals, awesome presentation. I like the resale prices are going for under 220 American finally.
Brian Wurch hey, thank you for your comments!
Where would you put this in your pedal chain?
gtrman69777 hey I put it first in case I wanted reverb later in the chain.
@@DavidHiemstraMusic I thought that this might go first but since it's such a strange type of pedal I wasn't really sure. Thank you for the info.
I was thinking early in the chain. Putting some effect pedals in front might make little/no difference, the B9/C9 may just convert it to organ and loose the effect. After Comp/Sustain might be useful to prolong the note, but OD, Distortion, Fuzz etc after the B9/C9 might be best if seeking some interesting sounds!
Great demo, but what about a demo for the rhythm player
u got theright idea on how to demo
What parameters does the Organ knob control?
It's the only thing he didn't demo. You're able to decrease the volume of the organ effect (organ)and increase the volume of the guitar (dry)so it can sound like you're playing two instruments at once.
Jesus! How do you make that guitar sounds like a Organ??
Running it through these boxes
0vu=775mv into 600 ohm ....-10db. ( ideal) 77mv give or take, works better as you increase the drive to input of both.
4:39 B9 Continental
7:28 C9 Compact (Vox Cont)
I got the Mel9 for my electric kazoo, and think I need the B9, too.
that rhymes haha, could be a song like me and mister mcghee
I use the B9 with the harmonica, connected to the pedal with a microphone, and I will do the same with the Mel9. Try to believe!!👍
Can you do a similar comparison with a bass guitar? Or would this sound like crap on a bass? I am a bass player, not guitarist, so I'd never get to play with this cool beauty in the band unless I switch instruments. hahahaha.. And I'm not good enough on guitar to do that. lol
Yep B9 4 me definitely.
B9 here....
Thanks, it was helpful, but I'd like some full chord strums, fast and slow. Maybe a low "E" and a 12th fret "E".
damnit I want the C9 with the cathedral,, these are awesome pedals but both version have a couple of useless sound shapes, should combine them in one uber9
Exactly, all the best sounds are in C9.... except Cathedral which is the best of all. (I want Über9 to contain Mel9 and Bass9 too though)
It's good marketing for the company...we have to buy both!
I think I'd go with the B9 because I like the first 3 effects and 7 best. The 8 reminds me of a '60's Vox organ which may be why they call it a continental. The Doors, anyone? The C9 is okay but my money goes to the B9.
I have the B9,and I use it connected to a microphone and play the harmonica, beside Electric Banjo; yes ,you can achieve the sound of the Vox Continental ( I had this organ ) ,but you better add reverb, for a more enjoyable sound
C9 👍
For the retail price of the B9 and C9 you could do what I did, look for a 80's Casio P 380 guitar then you would have a great guitar and more sounds and could control any synth or MIDI module. Having said that I just bought a C9, ha ha! Just compulsive.
Haha that sounds all too familiar...
C9 seems to track better and have more realistic sounds than B9. Also more realistic click sound (softer, not like the metronome sound as in B3). But the Cathedral sound in B3 is fantastic. If I get it cheap 2.hand, I might supply my Key9/ C9 collection with a B9. Fun boxes! The best thing: I don't have to take piano lessons :)
Haha good point :)
BETTER WITH SAME PIECE BETWEEN B9 AND C9, NOT ALL B9 THEN ALL C9, SRI
C9 for the win, easy.
C9 win