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Description
Unleash your bass guitar’s full potential with the Electro-Harmonix EH-7959 Bass Micro Synthesizer, a versatile analog effects pedal that transforms your sound into a sonic powerhouse. Taking inspiration from the classic Moog synthesizers, this pedal is a playground for bassists seeking to explore a universe of tonal possibilities. With its 10 slider controls and four fully mixable voices—Guitar, Octave, Sub-Octave, and Square Wave—you have the ultimate toolkit for crafting everything from rich, vintage analog synth sounds to modern, experimental tones. Whether you’re after the smooth textures of a bowed instrument or the edgy bite of a blown horn, the Bass Micro Synthesizer has you covered. Its envelope controls allow you to sculpt your sound precisely, making it an essential addition to any bassist's pedalboard. So, if you're ready to push the boundaries of your bass sound, look no further than the EH-7959.
Key Features:
- 10 slider controls for precise sound shaping
- Four independent and mixable voices: Guitar, Octave, Sub-Octave, Square Wave
- Capable of producing a wide range of analog synth sounds
- Envelope control for unique sound textures
- Power adapter included for convenience
Owner's manual
Electro-Harmonix EH-7959 Bass Micro Synthesizer User ManualProduct specs
| Pedal Type | Bass Guitar Synthesizer |
| Analog/Digital | Analog |
| Effects | 3-pole Resonant Filter, 4-voice Mixer: Sub Octave, Octave Up, Square Wave |
| Inputs | 1 x 1/4" |
| Outputs | 1 x 1/4" |
| True Bypass | Yes |
| Power Source | 9V DC power supply (included) |
| Height | 2.5" |
| Width | 4.75" |
| Depth | 5.75" |
| Weight | 2 lbs. |
FAQs
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What kind of power supply does the Electro-Harmonix Bass Micro Synthesizer require?
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The Electro-Harmonix Bass Micro Synthesizer requires a 9V DC power supply with a center-negative plug, and it draws 55mA of current.
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Is the Electro-Harmonix Bass Micro Synthesizer suitable for live performances?
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Yes, the Electro-Harmonix Bass Micro Synthesizer is suitable for live performances, offering a range of vintage-style synth tones and true bypass to maintain signal integrity when not in use.
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Can the Electro-Harmonix Bass Micro Synthesizer be used with a guitar?
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While designed for bass guitars, the Electro-Harmonix Bass Micro Synthesizer can also be used with electric guitars to explore unique synth textures, though the output may vary due to frequency differences.
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Does the Electro-Harmonix Bass Micro Synthesizer have true bypass?
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Yes, the Electro-Harmonix Bass Micro Synthesizer features true bypass, ensuring your signal remains unaffected when the pedal is turned off.
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What are the main sound features of the Electro-Harmonix Bass Micro Synthesizer?
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The Electro-Harmonix Bass Micro Synthesizer offers a 4-voice mixer with Sub Octave, Octave Up, Guitar, and Square Wave, allowing for a wide range of analog synth tones with a 3-pole resonant filter for added texture.
Videos
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Electro-Harmonix Bass Micro Synthesizer Analog Microsynth Pedal (Demo by Peter Stroud)
Reviews
PROS
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Offers full-blown analogue synth capabilities, not just distortion
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Can function as a standalone instrument with great tone
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Vintage units (70's) have a unique, irreplaceable sound
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Enhanced with an 18v power supply and on/off switch for better performance
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Richer resonant filters and fuller tone compared to earlier models
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Features a soft attack function for versatile sound shaping
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Allows for unique square distortion through setting start-stop frequency equal
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Compatible with drive pedals for even more sound variation
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Includes internal trim pots for level and trigger threshold adjustment
CONS
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Older units can be fragile and require careful handling
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Artist usage
Add artistOne of the pictures of the source link confirms that Hetfield used this pedal at some point.
Trent Reznor is confirmed to use the Electro-Harmonix EH-7959 Bass Micro Synthesizer, as documented in the Fragility Tour program, which lists the equipment used in recording "The Fragile" according to nin.wiki.
"Satch goes wild with gear and musical experimentation on Engines of Creation. The album's techno edge, sequenced rhythm tracks, and heavily tweaked guitar parts proved challenging in rehearsals. But because of his open-minded approach, and a willingness to let bassist Stu Hamm and drummer Jeff Campitelli re-purpose parts they could pull off live, Satriani has brought the way-out-there sounds back to Earth on his current tour. Here's a brief rundown of what he's using on stage.
Guitar.com: Did you have to bring any special gear with you to re-create sounds off the newest album?
Satriani: We tried. We used things like Moogerfooger pedals and Electro-Harmonix Micro Synths and Bass Micro Synths. You know, Hafler Triple Giant preamps. We used a lot of fun gear on the record. It's very pedal oriented. But I found in rehearsal that this stuff, when you turn it up really loud, it doesn't really hold up, and it doesn't project as much. And I thought, 'You know, I don't want people in the 30th row to be looking at some guy's head while he stares at his feet stepping on pedals all night.' So I said, 'I'm gonna do what I've always done; I'm gonna do what Hendrix proved could be done. I'm gonna make a really trippy record, then go out live with a really loud amp and a couple of pedals, and go for it.' You just make the music new again. You keep it simple.
So I found that I could use a Fulltone Ultimate Octave to replace a lot of the stuff that I used in the studio. And there is still one section in 'Borg Sex' that Eric uses the Electro-Harmonix pedal for, but he's hoping to replace it with the Fulltone pedal. The Fulltone pedal is a more straight-ahead pedal; it sounds exactly the same every night. The Electro-Harmonix are really unique, but they seem to sound different every night. And that can be a problem."
Behind Geezer, on top of the amp, you can spot an EXH pedal with sliders. My best guess is that this is a Microsynth
In the video titled "Bootsy Collins Tours His Incredible Home Studio 'The Boot Cave'" by Reverb on YouTube, at the 0:34 mark, an Electro-Harmonix Bass Micro Synth pedal is visibly placed on a pedalboard within Bootsy Collins's studio setup.
Serge Teyssot-Gay uses the Electro-Harmonix EH-7959 Bass Micro Synthesizer, as shown in a user-uploaded photo on Hostingpics.
In this Latest Noise article he says he uses a "big silver box era EHX Bass Micro Synth. That synth pedal was first used on the breakdown of "Run Thru” and has been used on almost every record since, for the songs “Touch Me Pt 1”, “Look at You”, “Smokin From Shootin”, “Compound Fracture" etc and the trailing sub octave chords at the end of “Circuital” and the title track from Strand of Oaks “Eraserland”… I love that pedal"
David Funk is confirmed to use the Electro-Harmonix Bass Micro Synth XO pedal, as evidenced by a post on his Instagram account, thedavidfunk. In the video, he showcases his pedalboard, which includes this pedal, and mentions, "here are all my gain stages on Bass!" The post highlights his preference for the MK1 model due to its responsiveness and aggression, which he uses for live recordings with Bethel Music.
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