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  • Page 1 H9000 User Manual Version 2.0 P/N: #141242...
  • Page 2 Copyright 2021, Eventide Inc P/N: #141242 Version 2.0 Eventide and Harmonizer are registered trademarks of Eventide Inc. Pro Tools, Pro Tools | HD, and DigiLink are trademarks of Avid Technology. Names and logos are used with permission. Audio Units is a trademark of Apple, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.3. Hierarchy 1.3.1. Session 1.3.2. FX Chain 1.3.3. Algorithm 1.3.4. Parameter 2. Hardware 2.1. H9000 Front Panel 2.2. H9000R Front Panel 2.3. Rear Panel 3. Firmware 3.1. Updating Firmware Using Emote 3.2. Updating Firmware Without an Internet Connection 3.3. Updating Legacy Firmware...
  • Page 4 4.1.7. Pedals 4.1.8. MIDI 4.1.9. Analog References 4.1.10. Network 4.2. Using the H9000 as a Computer Audio Interface 4.2.1. Changing the USB Audio Sample Rate 4.2.2. Using the H9000 with macOS 4.2.3. Using the H9000 with Windows 5. Front Panel Operation 5.1.

  • Page 5: H9000

    H9000 5.4.2. Replacing an FX Chain 5.4.3. FX Chain Soft Keys 5.5. Algorithms 5.5.1. Algorithms Overview 5.5.2. Configuring Audio I/O For an Algorithm 5.5.3. Algorithm Screen Soft Keys 5.6. Parameters 5.6.1. Editing Parameters in an Algorithm 5.7. Meters 5.7.1. Assigning I/O sources to Meters 5.8.
  • Page 6 H9000 6.2. The Emote User Interface 6.2.1. Menu Bar 6.2.2. Tool Bar 6.2.3. Browser Window 6.2.4. Main Screen 6.2.5. Using Emote as a Plug-in 7. Expansion Cards 7.1. MADI 7.1.1. MADI Setup 7.2. Dante 7.2.1. Dante Setup 7.2.2. Documentation 7.2.3. Firmware updates 7.3.

  • Page 7: H9000

    H9000 A. Startup Sequences A.1. Soft Reset A.2. Recovery Mode A.3. Factory Reset A.4. USB Dump Data A.5. USB Self-Test Mode B. Signal Flow B.1. Audio Signal Flow B.2. Control Signal Flow C. MIDI Functionality D. Specifications E. Technical Support...
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  • Page 9: Introduction

    Congratulations on your purchase of the Eventide H9000, the new flagship processor in the Eventide product line. The H9000 is designed to be an incredibly versatile tool, allowing you to process a large number of channels using the latest digital and networked audio formats, and offering the great sounding effects you have always loved from Eventide.

  • Page 10: Features

    1. INTRODUCTION 1.2. Features The H9000 is designed to be easy to use while giving you power, control, and versatility through the implementation of the following features: Multiple Quad ARM Processors The H9000 uses multiple cutting-edge effects processors, allowing it to process a large number of I/O channels and up to 16 separate effects algorithms simultaneously.

  • Page 11: Hierarchy

    VSig3 is only available for H9000 owners, and requires H9000 registration. 1.3. Hierarchy In order to get the most out of your H9000, please familiarize yourself with the four main terms below, which represent the “hierarchy” used in the product: 1.3.1. Session A Session is the highest level on the H9000 hierarchy.

  • Page 12: Fx Chain

    1.3.2. FX Chain The H9000 allows you to chain up to four algorithms together into a custom FX Chain. The FX chain is fed by audio inputs, then the audio is routed through up to four algorithms, and then finally to audio outputs.

  • Page 13: Parameter

    The algorithms are the H9000’s “secret sauce”, with specific effects parameters that are adjustable by you, the user. The members of the H9000 Family each have well over one thousand five hundred algorithms, covering the whole range of audio effects.
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  • Page 15: Hardware

    Press the Save/Import button to save the different types of presets to internal memory, as well as optionally saving to a FAT32-formatted USB drive. Long-press the Save/Import button to import saved presets into the H9000. See the section “Saving and Importing” for more details.
  • Page 16 Color Display The H9000’s color display allows you to both view and control all aspects of the product while working with its front panel controls. The color display on the front panel is not a touchscreen.
  • Page 17 H9000 presets you have created or perform an offline firmware update. • Attach the included USB Wi-Fi adapter to connect the H9000 to a local area network. • Connect a class-compliant USB MIDI controller for real-time adjustment of many H9000 parameters.

  • Page 18: H9000R Front Panel

    2. HARDWARE Return Press the return arrow to confirm the name you entered in the naming field. 2.2. H9000R Front Panel The H9000R front panel has the following controls: Power Press the latching power button to turn the H9000R on or off. Power LED This LED illuminates when the H9000R is powered on.

  • Page 19: Rear Panel

    6.1.2.3) in Emote, and to perform various Startup Sequences (Section A). 2.3. Rear Panel The H9000 and H9000R have an identical rear panels. They offer a wide variety of audio and data connections, allowing them to be used in many different environments and work flows.
  • Page 20 The rear panel USB A ports provide the same functions as the front panel USB A ports. USB B Connector Connect the H9000 to your Mac or PC, allowing you to use it as a 16-input, 16-output computer audio interface (Section 4.2).
  • Page 21 S/PDIF Input This RCA connector input accepts a standard 2-channel S/PDIF digital audio signal. S/PDIF Output This RCA connector outputs 2 channels of audio in the S/PDIF digital audio format at the H9000’s current sample rate. Analog Input 8-channel This female DB-25 connector feeds the H9000 with 8 channels of balanced analog audio input.
  • Page 22 This allows you to daisy chain multiple MIDI devices. Word Clock Input This BNC connector allows the H9000 to sync its digital system clock to an incoming word clock signal. It is compatible with word clock signals at 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, and 96kHz.

  • Page 23: Firmware

    H9000 or close Emote during the update process. Once a connection to Emote has been established: • Go to the Devices View (the button labeled 9K in the menu bar) and locate the H9000 Firmware window at the bottom left corner of the page. •...

  • Page 24: Updating Firmware Without An Internet Connection

    firmware, and result in putting the unit into an unbootable state. In the event this does occur, refer to Section A.2 Recovery Mode to reinstall the firmware on your H9000. It is advised to save your current session before updating the H9000’s firmware.

  • Page 25: Setup

     Note Please refer to Section 6: Emote for instructions on setting up your H9000R. Press the Setup button to enter the setup menu for the H9000. The left-hand side of the display shows a list of areas you can customize.

  • Page 26: Expansion Card Setup

    Mode, and contact support@eventide.com Expansion cards This column displays information on any expansion card(s) that are installed in the H9000’s three expansion slots (which are labeled slots A, B, and C). 4.1.2. Expansion Card Setup This menu page displays any installed expansion cards and any relevant information pertaining to installed expansion cards (i.e.

  • Page 27: Clock

    4. SETUP The Name screen allows you to create a custom name for your H9000. With custom names assigned, you can select the desired unit when using multiple units and controlling them with Emote. To assign a custom name to your unit: •...
  • Page 28 4. SETUP Clock Source The clock source is the digital audio clock to which your H9000 synchronizes. You can select an internal clock at one of the sample rates listed below: • 44.1 kHz • 88.2 kHz • 48 kHz •...
  • Page 29 Set this to “enabled” if the H9000 is at the end of a word clock chain. • Set this to “disabled” if the H9000 is in the middle of a word clock chain and a BNC T is being used.  Warning...

  • Page 30: Tempo

    You can set the internal tempo in three different ways: • Tap Tempo: Tap the front panel Tap button at least two times; the H9000 will automatically set the unit’s internal tempo to the average of the most recent taps, and temporarily display the tempo in BPM on the display.

  • Page 31: Preferences

    MIDI Clock In this mode, the H9000 will automatically set the tempo to an incoming MIDI signal (as long as that MIDI signal contains a valid MIDI clock signal). The external MIDI clock signal can arrive either via DIN, or USB-B.
  • Page 32 Bonjour Enabled Turning this setting to “On” configures the H9000 to advertise its services using the “Bonjour” protocol on the local area network. Bonjour is a zero-configuration network protocol that allows the H9000 to be automatically discovered by the Emote software.

  • Page 33: Pedals

    4. SETUP 4.1.7. Pedals The H9000 allows connection of up to four independent foot pedals; these pedals can be a “switch” type (on/off) or a “continuous” type (volume) pedal. When setting up an FX chain and its underlying algorithms, you can map the action of the footswitch/foot pedals to any parameter of your choosing, allowing expressive control of the effects.
  • Page 34 After you have selected the mode appropriate for your connected switch/pedal, press the Enter key to save your selection. 4.1.7.2. Calibrating Your Attached Pedals and Switches Once you have selected your desired type of pedal/switch, the H9000 will populate the rest of the display with relevant calibration tools. •...

  • Page 35: Midi

    4.1.7.3. Control Voltages The H9000 can also be controlled using up to 4 control voltage sources. To do so, follow the instructions for setting up and calibrating an expression pedal. CV 1+2 will correspond to the TIP and RING of Expression Pedal 1, CV 3+4 will correspond to the TIP and RING of Expression Pedal 2.

  • Page 36: Analog References

    The Analog Reference Levels screen allows you to set the levels for the eight analog inputs and outputs present on the DB-25 connectors. This allows the H9000 to be installed in a wide variety of environments, and interface at an optimum level with a professional and some consumer equipment.

  • Page 37: Network

    4. SETUP 4.1.10. Network The network screen controls settings for connecting your H9000 to a standard local area network. Once a network connection is established, you can use the Emote software to view and control H9000 parameters and update your H9000’s firmware.
  • Page 38 You will then be connected to the wireless network, and can use the Emote software to control the H9000. Note that the H9000 stores the authentication settings for the most recently joined network, so if you lose connection for any reason, you can re-join the network without having to enter your password again.
  • Page 39 4.1.10.4. Creating a Local Access Point The H9000 also has the ability to create and broadcast its own Wi-Fi network, called an “access point”. You can use the Emote software with the H9000 on this private network in environments where there is no LAN for the H9000 and the computer running Emote to connect to each other.

  • Page 40: Using The H9000 As A Computer Audio Interface

    4.2. Using the H9000 as a Computer Audio Interface The H9000 can stream 16 inputs and 16 outputs via USB 2.0 to/from your Windows or macOS DAW, serving as a powerful outboard effects processor for your DAW’s tracks.  Warning Due to its design, USB cable has a normal maximum length of about 5 meters (16.4 feet), but you...

  • Page 41: Using The H9000 With Macos

     Warning If you change the sample rate in the DAW first, you will have to change it again once the H9000’s clock is changed to match. This is because the H9000 cannot force the computer to re-sync at the new rate;...
  • Page 42 4. SETUP monitoring capabilities as you always have, while also having the H9000’s 16 channels of I/O available to process tracks on your DAW session. To Create an Aggregate Device: • In your applications folder, go to “Utilities,” then launch “Audio Midi Setup.”...

  • Page 43: Using The H9000 With Windows

    4.2.3. Using the H9000 with Windows The H9000 is compatible with computers running Windows 10. In order to use the H9000 as an audio interface with Windows, you must install the Windows driver, which can be downloaded at https:/ /etide.io/h9000-support After downloading the .exe file, double-click the file to install it on your Windows machine and reboot...
  • Page 44 4. SETUP Depending on the setup of your Windows machine, the H9000’s USB sample rate can be changed one of two ways: Windows OS method: • Click the Windows menu bar icon on the bottom left of your screen. •...

  • Page 45: Front Panel Operation

    Latching soft keys are visually distinguished by a small triangular “flag” in the top corner of the key. 5.2. Things to Know About Signal Routing There are a few general “rules” about signal routing in the H9000 which are useful to keep in mind. •...

  • Page 46: Sessions

    5.3. Sessions A Session is the “big picture” for the H9000, a snapshot of the current state of all settings on the unit. To load a session, press the front panel Sessions button; the button will illuminate to indicate that you are currently working with the Sessions view screen.
  • Page 47 5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION Press the New soft key to create a new session. If you have made changes to the currently loaded session, you will be prompted to save your changes first. You will then see the Create New Session screen. Press the Create New Session soft key (or the Cancel soft key if you change your mind).

  • Page 48: Fx Chains

    5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION Preview Press the latching Preview soft key to get a visual representation of the layout of the session, which includes the number of FX chains, the algorithms in each FX chain, and the physical inputs and outputs. Since loading a session is not an immediate operation, the Preview function offers a quick way to see what the session contains before you actually load it.

  • Page 49: Replacing An Fx Chain

    5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION To assign an output to the FX chain, follow the same procedure using the Edit block located at the bottom of the FX Chain display. Note that you cannot select an output that has been assigned to another FX chain. 5.4.2.
  • Page 50 Press the Add FX Chain soft key to add a new FX chain to the currently loaded session. You can have up to four FX chains in your H9000. The H9000 will prompt you to select a name and I/O configuration for the FX chain, which will be routed automatically upon creation.
  • Page 51 5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION Disconnect: Press the Disconnect soft key to delete a direct I/O pathway that you have highlighted. Multiple pathways can be disconnected at once by highlighting the I/O source and pressing the Disconnect soft key. Page Left/Right: Press the Page Left/Right soft keys to navigate the different direct I/O pathways you have created when there are more of them than fit on the screen at one time.
  • Page 52 Product Type H9 as well as Effect Type Reverb. This powerful feature is a great way to narrow down the H9000’s vast list of FX chains to a more manageable selection that is appropriate to the task at hand.
  • Page 53 5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION Mute/Bypass Press the Mute/Bypass soft key to mute the currently highlighted FX chain. Press it again to unmute the FX chain. When muted, a red FX MUTE label will appear at the bottom of the FX chain block. Long-press the Mute/Bypass soft key to bypass the currently highlighted FX chain.

  • Page 54: Algorithms

    5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION 5.5. Algorithms In the H9000, each FX chain can contain up to four separate signal processing algorithms. The Algorithms screen is where you work with these algorithms; you can navigate to it by either: • Pressing the Algorithms button on the front panel, or;...

  • Page 55: Configuring Audio I/O For An Algorithm

    5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION When viewing the Algorithms screen, pressing the Enter button works contextually for whatever object you have highlighted: • Algorithm: When the Edit label is highlighted, pressing Enter takes you to the Parameters view page (see the Parameters section for more details) When the Replace label is highlighted, pressing Enter takes you to the main list of algorithms to choose from.
  • Page 56 5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION • Use the navigation controls to select an algorithm. Each entry contains helpful info (Ins/Outs, a description of the algorithm, tips on its use, etc.). Delete Press the Delete soft key to remove the highlighted algorithm from the FX chain. Move Press the latching Move soft key to change the location of an algorithm within the FX chain.
  • Page 57 5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION Expert Router The H9000 allows not only serial routing of algorithms, but also parallel and mixed serial/parallel routing too. The expert page is where you can view and control this aspect of the routing. Press the latching Expert Router soft key to enter the “Expert Routing”...
  • Page 58 FX chain, whereas Mix controls the overall Wet/ Dry mix of an individual algorithm and its signal. List Press the latching List soft key to view the main list of all algorithms available on the H9000.
  • Page 59 5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION To the right of the list is a description field that shows information for the currently highlighted algorithm, including the name, the product from which it is sourced, the numbers of inputs and outputs available, and a description of the algorithm.

  • Page 60: Parameters

    As you add tags, the main list of algorithms will be filtered to only show algorithms that contain text matching the tag(s) you have selected. This powerful feature is a great way to narrow down the H9000’s vast list of algorithms to a more manageable selection, one that is appropriate for the task at hand.

  • Page 61: Editing Parameters In An Algorithm

    5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION For example, a reverb algorithm contains parameters for settings such as room size, decay time, pre-delay, and so on. The Parameters screen allows you to view and adjust these parameters. To switch to the Parameters screen: •...
  • Page 62 The MIDI functionality on the H9000 is “plug-and-play”. You can connect a MIDI device to the 5-pin MIDI-in DIN port, or connect a MIDI class compliant interface to one of the USB connectors. All MIDI Channel configuration is done when individual controllers are mapped, as opposed to in a central MIDI settings screen.
  • Page 63 • The external controller and the parameter are now paired. Custom Map The Custom Map feature is also designed to map controllers to H9000 parameters, but with a much finer level of control. It works as follows: • Use the cursor buttons to navigate to the parameter you wish to custom map a controller to, then press the Custom Map soft key.
  • Page 64 Functions Functions in the H9000 act much like Macros in Ableton Live; they are groupings of parameters that can be adjusted with a single knob. There are eight Functions available in each FX chain. Every function has three parameters available: Range, Map, and Ext Control.
  • Page 65 5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION You can use the Min/Max soft key to toggle between adjusting the minimum or maximum value of a parameter’s range, as indicated by the white and green end cap markers. These Min/Max values only apply to parameters mapped to a Function knob, not the Function knob itself. To set a min/max value for a Function knob, use the Custom Map feature in the External Control settings.

  • Page 66: Meters

    5.7. Meters The H9000 offers an 8-channel set of dedicated three-segment hardware LED meters, positioned above the front panel color display. These LED meters are always active. The first segment of the hardware LED meter represents signal presence, at any dB level. The second segment, if lit, means the signal is reaching -6 dB, which represents nominal headroom and nominal S/N ratio.
  • Page 67 Press the latching I/O Meters soft key to display the I/O meters screen; you will be presented with metering views for the H9000’s banks of physical inputs and outputs, regardless of what custom assignments you have made in the main metering screen.

  • Page 68: Saving And Importing Data

    The H9000 allows you to save various types of data, both to its internal memory or a USB drive connected to any of the USB ports. Once you have saved this data to an attached USB drive, you can import it to a different H9000, allowing you to share your work among machines.
  • Page 69 • Use the front panel keypad to type a custom name for your saved data, then press the OK soft key. The data will be saved to the H9000’s internal storage. • If a USB drive is attached, you will then be presented with the option to also save the data to the drive as well.

  • Page 70: Exporting

    When Saving with a USB drive plugged in, you’ll also be given the option to export after the save is complete. 5.8.3. Importing Once you have saved H9000 data to a USB drive, that data can be imported to any H9000 unit by connecting the drive. Importing works as follows: •...

  • Page 71: Scenes

    Scenes are used to control sequenced program changes in the H9000. This mode can be useful when you are using the H9000 in a live environment such as a concert or theatrical production, and wish to “step through” different pre-configured states in an order you have set up in advance.

  • Page 72: Working With Scenes

    5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION 5.9.1. Working with Scenes The right side of the screen displays the 128 available scenes, while the left side of the screen displays a list of Scenes Maps you have created. When entering SCENES mode, the following soft keys are available for Scene Maps: Create Map Press this soft key to create a new Scene Map.

  • Page 73: Scene Maps

    5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION  Note Only one Scene Map can be active at any given time. When a Scene map is not active it will ignore all MIDI messages. To de-activate a Scene Map, press the Activate soft key while highlighting the currently active Scene Map.
  • Page 74 5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION Add Action Highlight a scene on the right-hand side, and press the Add Action soft key. You will be presented with the choices of: • Scene Capture • Manual Scene Capture This is a way to take a “Snapshot” of the current settings of the Session for a Scene. Manual This allows you to create a Scene from a blank template.

  • Page 75: Trigger Sources

    5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION Press this soft key to activate the highlighted scene. The circle to the right of the scene text will turn GREEN, indicating that this scene is now active. Edit Press this soft key to edit the highlighted scene. You will have the options to edit with either the Scene Capture or Manual functions.
  • Page 76 5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION Select Message Type Use the cursor up/down keys or wheel to select an option from the above list, then press the Enter key. You will then be presented with the option to trigger the action using: •...
  • Page 77 5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION Load By Number Load By Number works like a traditional program change message; it will load whatever Scene matches the number of the program change message you send, between 0 and 127. Although it usually makes sense to use actual MIDI Program Changes, you can also use Note On or Continuous Controller triggers.
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  • Page 79: Emote

    VST3, VST, AU, and AAX plugin formats. Emote gives you control of all of the features and settings of your H9000 effects processor, allowing you to craft your effects quickly and intuitively. Think of Emote as your artistic partner, letting you dig deeper into the creative potential of the H9000.
  • Page 80 6. EMOTE  Note Emote cannot connect to the H9000 via USB, but it does display the settings for, and the current state of, the H9000’s USB Audio and MIDI. 6.1.2.1. Connecting to Emote With an Ethernet Connection • Windows: Download Apple Bonjour Print Services: https:/ /etide.io/DL999.
  • Page 81 Wi-Fi or vice versa. Switching networks using Emote requires a network handshake between the Emote software client and the physical H9000 device. This is done in order to prevent accidental disconnections, as well as any potential malicious H9000 connections.

  • Page 82: The Emote User Interface

    field again. When the network connects, quit the Emote software. Re-connect your computer to your main network, and re-open Emote. The H9000 should now be visible in Emote’s browser. If it isn’t, then reboot your H9000.

  • Page 83: Menu Bar

    • Save As: Save an FX Chain file to your computer. • Save To H9000: Save an FX Chain file to the connected H9000. Algorithm • Import Algorithm: Currently only supports the .9ka file format. To upload algorithms in the .sig2 file format, use Vsig3 instead of Emote.
  • Page 84 • Meter Bridge: Displays all of the H9000’s hardware I/O meters in a separate window that allows you to view any physical I/O source or destination in banks of 8. This is useful for debugging setup issues or doing more precise gain staging, as these meters are hardware-based, unlike the software metering provided within each FX chain.

  • Page 85: Tool Bar

    • TAP: Click the TAP button a single time to temporarily display the current tempo used by the H9000. Click the TAP tab repeatedly to manually set a new tempo. • MUTE: Click the MUTE tab to toggle global mute on/off.
  • Page 86 6. EMOTE 6.2.3.1. Adding and Removing Sessions • Use the mouse to drag and drop a session (preset or user-created) from the browser to the middle of the screen. The session will then load. • If you have a session file on your computer that you’d like to open in Emote, you can go to Emote’s Session menu and click Open.

  • Page 87: Main Screen

    6. EMOTE Emote also offers powerful tag filtering capabilities, built to quickly narrow the choices from the large number of available algorithms. • In the browser window, click on a “+” icon to show/hide an algorithm category. • Within that category, click on an algorithm type to toggle it on off. •...
  • Page 88 Click the Connect toggle above the H9000 icon to connect to the desired H9000. Emote allows you to connect to multiple H9000 units at once. You can then click in the Browser on the specific unit that you wish to control at any given time. You can also activate the Auto-Connect feature of a given H9000 to have it automatically connect to that unit when Emote is launched on a specific machine.
  • Page 89 6. EMOTE 6.2.4.2. Setup View Setup View Fig. 6.2 Please refer to Section 4.1: Setting up Your H9000 for information about these settings.
  • Page 90 6. EMOTE 6.2.4.3. Direct I/O View In this view, any input can be routed to any output. Inputs can be multed to multiple outputs, but multiple inputs cannot be summed to one output. Place your mouse over any I/O box to highlight its connections. Right-click any I/O box to disconnect it.
  • Page 91 6. EMOTE Scenes View Fig. 6.4 Scene Maps...
  • Page 92 6. EMOTE The Scene Maps portion of the left side of the screen will be your starting point for creating and using scenes. Each Scene Map can have a total of 128 scenes and only one Scene Map can be active at any given time.
  • Page 93 6. EMOTE Scenes and Trigger Sources The middle and right portions of the screen work in tandem to provide all the information needed for creating and customizing your scenes. The middle portion of the screen offers control of two key areas: The list of trigger sources contained within the currently active Scene Map.
  • Page 94 6. EMOTE FX Chain Display The bottom portion of the Scenes page in Emote will display the currently loaded FX chains and algorithms. This is useful for monitoring what changes are being made as you load scenes. 6.2.4.4.1. Working with Scenes in Emote Scenes can be selected and activated by clicking on them in the Emote GUI or by sending the appropriate MIDI message as configured above.
  • Page 95 6. EMOTE Combined View Fig. 6.5 6.2.4.6. FX Chains View FX Chains View allows loading of specific FX chains into available slots and also offers adjustments of FX chain settings.
  • Page 96 6. EMOTE FX Chains View Fig. 6.6 6.2.4.6.1. Adjusting FX Chain Settings • Use the mouse to adjust the on-screen controls for each FX chain, including: • Mute • Bypass • Input and output levels • • + click the level faders or mix control to return them to their default state. Option/Alt •...
  • Page 97 6. EMOTE 6.2.4.7. Algorithms View Algorithms View allows you to: • Edit input/output routings to/from an FX chain. • Edit algorithm routings within an FX chain. • Mute and bypass individual algorithms. Algorithms View Fig. 6.7 6.2.4.7.1. Editing Algorithm Routing Within an FX Chain •...
  • Page 98 6. EMOTE 6.2.4.7.2. Configuring Audio Connections FX Chain I/O Fig. 6.8 Click on the triangle at the top or bottom of the screen to show/hide the audio I/O categories. Click on the audio I/O category (USB, AES/EBU, Analog, etc.) to show its available I/O channels. Click on an I/O channel of the top of the screen to activate it.
  • Page 99 6. EMOTE FX Chain Parameters View Fig. 6.9...
  • Page 100 6. EMOTE Algorithm Parameters View Fig. 6.10 6.2.4.8.1. MIDI and Controller Mapping Parameters and functions in Emote can be controlled by three different kinds of sources: • MIDI • Expression • Functions This is done by right-clicking a specific parameter or function, then selecting Mapping. Doing so will bring up the mapping window along the right-hand side, where you can select: •...

  • Page 101: Using Emote As A Plug-In

    For this reason, it is necessary to use logical parameters to map between what the DAW sees, and what the H9000 has currently loaded. This is achieved by using the H9000’s Functions as the interface to the DAW automation. This approach also has the added benefit of being able to aggregate multiple H9000 parameters and automate them in...
  • Page 102 H9000. In this case, automating any unused ones won’t have any effect. If you replace an FX chain within the H9000, the DAW automation data will still exist, and will apply to whatever parameters are assigned to the Function in the newly created FX chain.

  • Page 103: Expansion Cards

    7. EXPANSION CARDS 7. EXPANSION CARDS The H9000 offers additional optional audio I/O via three expansion card slots with up to 32 channels of bidirectional audio each. Once installed, they will be listed on the front panel’s Setup page and Emote’s Devices View, and will appear as I/O channels within Emote and on the front panel.

  • Page 104: Madi

    7. EXPANSION CARDS 7.1. MADI • Supports full AES5 compatibility • Sample Rate Clock Sources: H9000 or the selected MADI RX Stream • 32 In / 32 Out operation from 44.1kHz to 96kHz. • Optical, Coax or ExpressCard (RME proprietary) connections.

  • Page 105: Dante

    AES67 Support • Either 2 Primary and 2 Redundant Networks Connections or 4 Primary Network Connections  Note The H9000 Dante expansion card can connect to any Dante-enabled device. A list of Dante- enabled products is available here: https:/ /etide.io/dante-enabled...

  • Page 106: Dante Setup

    7. EXPANSION CARDS 7.2.1. Dante Setup Besides the Clock Source, neither Emote nor the H9000 contain setup options for Dante. All setup is done with Audinate’s Dante applications, available here: https:/ /etide.io/latest-dante 7.2.2. Documentation https:/ /etide.io/dante-tech-docs 7.2.3. Firmware updates The H9000 Dante expansion card firmware update is available here: https:/ /etide.io/dante-exp-firmware...

  • Page 107: Pro Tools | Hd

    16-channel I/O. • LoopSync In and Out connectors • LoopSync Connections allow you to use Pro Tools to assign the clock source as either the H9000 or another HD device. • 32 In / 32 Out operation from 44.1kHz to 96kHz.
  • Page 108 Indicates what source is being used as the “Loopmaster” in the LoopSync. If GREEN, your H9000 is serving as the “Loop Master” to the rest of your HD System. If RED, your H9000 is clocking to another source through the LoopSync of your HD System.

  • Page 109: Integration

    7.3.2. Integration To use Pro Tools | HD I/O with the H9000, you must connect it to your HD system via the DigiLink ports. Once this is connected, You must select the HD device as your Playback Engine in Pro Tools. In the...
  • Page 110 H9000 via the expansion card’s DigiLink ports. To use the H9000 as a H/W insert in Pro Tools, first you have to check your Hardware Setup page in Pro Tools to see which inserts the H9000 will correspond to.
  • Page 111 If a LoopSync connection has been established between your H9000 and another HD device, you will be able to use either the H9000 or the other HD device as the clock source. To select a clock source, click on the Clock Source tab and a drop down menu will appear. In the above example, selecting HD I/O #1 or #2 “Internal”...

  • Page 112: Using Multiple Pro Tools | Hd Expansion Cards

    7. EXPANSION CARDS Note that the H9000 displays the expansion card I/O as a single 32-channel device, while Pro Tools divides the I/O into two separate 16-channel devices. In the above example, expansion card I/O 1-16 will appear in Pro Tools as C 1-16, while expansion card I/O 17-32 will appear in Pro Tools as D 1-16. For example, if you want to route your audio into HD expansion inputs 19-20, they will appear in Pro Tools as D 3-4.

  • Page 113: Safety And Warranty

    Suitable ventilation must be provided for the unit at all times. In particular, the side vents must not be obstructed. It is best if there is an inch or more clearance between the top of the H9000 and the bottom of the units above and below.
  • Page 114 When the Warranty Becomes Effective The one-year warranty period begins on the day the unit is purchased from an Authorized Eventide Dealer or, if the unit is drop- shipped from Eventide, on the day shipped, plus a reasonable allowance for shipping delays. This applies whether or not you return your warranty registration form.
  • Page 115 8. SAFETY AND WARRANTY If a part is found to be defective during the warranty period and you wish to replace it yourself, we will normally ship the part immediately at no charge, provided your warranty registration form is on file. We reserve the right to request that the defective part be returned to us.
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  • Page 117: Federal Communications Commission Statement

    9. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION STATEMENT 9. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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  • Page 119: Startup Sequences

    H9000R - Hold down the NETWORK button while turning on the H9000R by pushing the power button. This will clear the current state of the H9000, and also enable the Wi-Fi Access Point (as long as a Wi-Fi adapter is plugged into a USB-A port on the H9000). This does not affect any of your saved sessions or presets, but will clear the currently loaded session and all settings in Setup View, including your network and authentication settings.
  • Page 120 Inside the folder should be 2 files, “usb-updater.sqz” and “usb-updater-info.xml” • Copy these 2 files to the top level of a FAT32-formatted USB flash drive. • Eject the drive from your computer and connect it to a USB port on the H9000. • On the H9000: •...

  • Page 121: Factory Reset

    USB stick for this to work in recovery mode. The USB Dump Data feature can also be accomplished using Emote for either type of H9000. In the Devices View, click the Update button, and a button to “Dump Data” will be available. This is useful if...

  • Page 122: Usb Self-Test Mode

    Eject the drive from your computer and connect it to a USB port on the H9000. • On the H9000, power on the unit while holding both the CHECK and X keys for at least two seconds and wait for it to boot into self-test mode. You will see a progress bar that indicates the tests are being performed.

  • Page 123: Signal Flow

    B. SIGNAL FLOW B. SIGNAL FLOW B.1. Audio Signal Flow...

  • Page 124: Control Signal Flow

    B. SIGNAL FLOW B.2. Control Signal Flow...

  • Page 125: Midi Functionality

    C. MIDI FUNCTIONALITY C. MIDI FUNCTIONALITY On the H9000, MIDI is always on and received simultaneously by all the USB ports as well as the MIDI-in DIN connector. The H9000 does not currently transmit or respond to any SysEx messages.
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  • Page 127: Specifications

    D. SPECIFICATIONS D. SPECIFICATIONS Audio Specifications SNR (A Weighted) 44.1 kHz: >114dB 44.1 kHz: <0.002% 48 kHz: >114dB 48 kHz: <0.002% 96 kHz: >114dB 96 kHz: <0.002% Analog Audio Connections Number of Channels 2 inputs, 2 outputs Pinout Pin #1 is ground, Pin #2 is +phase (hot), Pin #3 is -phase. DB-25 Number of Channels 8 inputs, 8 outputs...
  • Page 128 D. SPECIFICATIONS Digital Audio Connections Pinout TASCAM Standard: https:/ /etide.io/DB-25-Pinout AES (XLR) Number of Channels 2 inputs, 2 outputs Supported Sample Rates 96 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz S/PDIF (RCA) Number of Channels 2 inputs, 2 outputs Supported Sample Rates 96 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz S/PDIF (Optical) Number of Channels...
  • Page 129 2 isolated relay closures, rated at 30Vdc 1A. Relay #1 is connected between ring and sleeve, while Relay #2 is connected between ring and tip. These connections are electrically isolated from the H9000. MIDI Connections 5-pin DIN Input, Output, and THRU...
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  • Page 131: Technical Support

    VSig Forum Support for VSig and the development of H9000 algorithms using VSig. https:/ /etide.io/vsig-preset-forum H9000 Official Facebook Group A group where H9000 users can interface with each other and members of the Eventide team. https:/ / etide.io/FB-H9000 H9000 FAQ Get answers to frequently asked questions and get the most out of your H9000.
  • Page 132 © Copyright 2021, Eventide Inc.

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