Freeze Function - Electro-Harmonix S9 string ensemble Quick Start Manual

FREEZE FUNCTION

Freeze holds notes and chords for far longer than a typical guitar will sustain and
is therefore perfect for generating atmospheric pads with your guitar. Combine
the string ensemble sounds found in the STRING9 with the Freeze algorithm to
create beautiful pads that last as long as you need them, even the entire length
of a song. Please note, the Freeze algorithm acts on the string ensemble sounds,
not your dry guitar.
The Freeze function can be found in patches 7-9: ORCH FREEZE, SYNTH FREEZE, or
VOX FREEZE. The STRING9 allows you to freeze your string effects either automat-
ically or manually. Set the CTRL 2 knob in the counterclockwise (CCW) half of its
range for Auto Freeze or set CTRL 2 in its clockwise (CW) half for Manual Freeze.
Auto Freeze
Ensure CTRL 2 is set in its CCW half and the STRING9 is set to a Freeze patch.
Enter effect mode. The Status LED blinks until you play a note or chord. The LED's
blink speed momentarily doubles when it has captured a new Freeze.
For every note or chord you play, the STRING9 automatically freezes or holds the
string effect until the next note or chord is played.
Trigger Tip: if you find Auto freeze triggers too easily, turn your guitar volume
down a touch.
To stop the Freeze effect, press the footswitch to enter bypass.
Quick Stop Tip: To quickly stop or silence the freeze effect, mute the strings with
your left hand and gently tap the strings with your right hand.
Manual Freeze
Turn CTRL 2 to the CW half of its range, set the STRING9 to a Freeze patch.
Start in Bypass mode, then press the footswitch to enter effect mode; the Status
LED blinks until you play a note or chord. The LED's blink speed momentarily
doubles to indicate it has captured a new Freeze.
Once you play, Freeze engages with the selected string section and holds the
notes you played.
The Freeze sound sustains until you go back to Bypass mode.
Tip: play your note or chord on the guitar just before pressing the footswitch to
enter effect mode; the note or chord freezes immediately.
Tip: turn up the DRY knob so that you can play along with your frozen soundscape.
Tip: changing to a different patch will stop and reset the Freeze sound.
To stop and reset your Freeze, press the footswitch to enter Bypass.
Note: if noise enters the INPUT jack at the time of engaging the effect, the STRING9
could Freeze the noise. If this happens, press the footswitch to enter Bypass and
reset the Freeze, then try again.
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