Eventide H9 Max Dark Harmonizer Multi-Effects Pedal, Limited Edition, 52 Algorithms

The H9 Max Dark is the all-black limited edition of the H9 Max: the delay, modulation, pitch and reverb libraries of the TimeFactor, ModFactor, PitchFactor and Space pedals, plus algorithms written for the H9 itself, in one compact enclosure driven by a single knob and two footswitches.

The Dark is a limited black colorway of the H9 Max and behaves exactly like the standard model. It runs one algorithm at a time from a library of 52 algorithms, including TriceraChorus and H9-only designs such as PitchFuzz, SpaceTime and Crushstation, with 99 factory presets onboard and more than 500 further presets available through the free H9 Control app. The H9 Max Dark is no longer in production, so it is a limited edition rather than a current model.

Why guitarists choose the H9 Max Dark

• 52 algorithms from four Factor pedals plus H9-only designs put delay, modulation, pitch, reverb and distortion in one small enclosure.
• The one-knob interface keeps editing fast on stage, and H9 Control (iOS, Android, Mac and PC) handles deep editing, preset management and setlists over Bluetooth or USB.
• Selectable bypass: relay true bypass hard-wires the inputs to the outputs, while DSP+FX bypass lets reverb and delay tails decay naturally.
• Tap tempo or MIDI clock sync keeps delays and modulation locked to the song.
• A built-in tuner, stereo I/O, an expression/aux input and full MIDI cover the practical needs of a working board.

Controls

• Control knob Selects presets and edits effect parameters.
• Two footswitches Preset change, tap tempo and bypass.
• Built-in tuner Fast and accurate, available from the pedal.

Connections & Power

• Inputs 1 and 2, Outputs 1 and 2 1/4" mono jacks; run mono, mono-to-stereo or full stereo.
• EXP 1/4" jack for an expression pedal or an aux footswitch.
• MIDI In and MIDI Out/Thru 5-pin DIN for real-time control and program changes.
• Mini USB Connects H9 Control on Mac and PC; use USB 2.0 cables.
• Power 9V DC center-positive, 500 mA, 5.5 mm / 2.5 mm barrel. Center positive is the opposite of most pedal supplies, so use the included adapter or a board output that can be set to center positive with 500 mA available.
• Bypass modes DSP (default), Relay (true bypass) or DSP+FX (tails continue), set in the system menu.

In the Box

• H9 Max Dark pedal
• Power supply

Type	Compact Harmonizer multi-effects pedal, limited black edition
Algorithms	52, one at a time
Presets	99 onboard; 500+ more via H9 Control
Audio I/O	2 x 1/4" mono inputs, 2 x 1/4" mono outputs (stereo capable)
Control I/O	EXP / aux footswitch 1/4"; MIDI In, MIDI Out/Thru (5-pin DIN); Mini USB
Wireless	H9 Control over Bluetooth (iOS, Android)
Bypass	Selectable: DSP, Relay (true bypass), DSP+FX
Input impedance	600 kOhm
Output impedance	470 Ohm
Recommended load	10 kOhm or greater
Power	9V DC center-positive, 5.5 mm / 2.5 mm barrel
Current draw	500 mA
Dimensions	5.25 x 4.65 x 1.96 in (133 x 118 x 50 mm)
Weight	1.53 lb (0.7 kg)
Tuner	Built in

FAQ

Is the H9 Max Dark different from a standard H9 Max? The Dark is a limited black colorway of the H9 Max and behaves exactly like the standard model. It is no longer in production, so treat it as a limited edition of the same platform rather than a separate specification.

How many algorithms does it have? 52 effect algorithms, with 99 factory presets onboard and more than 500 further presets available through the free H9 Control app.

Can it run two effects at once? No. The H9 platform runs one algorithm at a time. The H90 is the Eventide pedal that runs two algorithms simultaneously.

What power supply does it need? 9V DC center-positive, 500 mA, 5.5 mm / 2.5 mm barrel. That is the reverse of most pedal supplies, so use the included adapter or a board output that can be set to center positive with 500 mA available.

Is it true bypass? Bypass is selectable in the system menu: DSP bypass (the default), Relay bypass, which is true bypass and hard-wires the inputs to the outputs, or DSP+FX bypass, which lets reverb and delay tails decay naturally.

How do I edit it without a computer? H9 Control connects over Bluetooth from iOS and Android devices. Mac and PC connect over the Mini USB port using a USB 2.0 cable.