Description
Overview
The Electro-Harmonix Micro Synth is a powerful analog guitar synthesizer designed to transform your guitar into a versatile synth machine. By utilizing a sophisticated all-analog design, it allows guitarists to move beyond traditional tones and explore a virtually limitless array of textures, ranging from percussive stabs to ethereal, bowed effects.
At its core, the Micro Synth employs four independent and fully mixable voices—Guitar, Octave, Sub Octave, and Square Wave. These signals can be shaped using an integrated envelope control and a high-performance swept filter, providing the creative flexibility typically reserved for standalone synthesizers in a compact, pedalboard-friendly format.
Key Details
- 4-Voice Mixer Section: Independently blend the original guitar signal, an octave up, a sub-octave, and a square wave for complex harmonic layering.
- Analog Resonant Filter: A 3-pole analog filter provides professional-grade frequency shaping with adjustable resonance for “squelchy” or smooth tones.
- Dynamic Filter Control: Dedicated start and stop filter frequency sliders, along with an adjustable rate, allow for precise control over the direction and speed of the filter sweep.
- Envelope Shaping: An adjustable attack time control allows you to fade in notes, creating “blown” or “bowed” synth textures.
- Square Wave Versatility: The square wave voice can be utilized as a rich distortion tone or a classic synth lead.
- Rugged Construction: Housed in a tough, compact die-cast chassis to withstand the rigors of live performance.
- Signal Integrity: Features true bypass switching to ensure your dry signal remains untouched when the effect is disengaged.
Use Cases
- Experimental Soundscapes: Use the attack control and swept filter to create atmospheric, evolving pads and backwards-sounding bowed effects.
- Heavy Bass Reinforcement: Blend the Sub Octave and Square Wave voices to add massive low-end weight to riffs or lead lines.
- Percussive Leads: Dial in fast attack times and high resonance for sharp, percussive synth stabs that cut through a dense mix.
- Industrial Textures: Leverage the square wave voice as a primary distortion source for aggressive, synthetic grit.
Installation
The Micro Synth is a plug-and-play analog pedal. Connect your guitar to the input and your amplifier to the output. For optimal performance, use the included power adapter to ensure the analog circuitry receives stable voltage. Once powered, use the ten-slider layout to dial in your desired voice mix and filter parameters.
Compatibility
This is a universal analog guitar pedal compatible with any standard electric guitar and amplifier. It is designed for use in any signal chain and is compatible with standard 1/4″ instrument cables.
Additional Details
- Manufacturer: Electro-Harmonix
- Format: Physical Pedal
- Dimensions: 6.5″ x 8″ x 0.2″
- Weight: 1.99 lbs
- Included Accessories: Power adapter
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