And you will, as there seems to be one glaring omission to all this flexibility: the inability to switch the order in which the algorithms are deployed, other than by manually changing slots A and B around on the unit itself. It’s intuitive, with plenty of control even before you deploy the H90 Control app. Its power and signal routing flexibility offer producers and guitarists so much that you’d want to use this on every project, be it live or in the studio. Playing with two algorithms simultaneously opens up a world of possibilities However, it blows its smaller brother out of the water in every way, so we feel the price tag is more than justified. The amount of options here is staggering and certainly adds to the value of a pedal, which let’s face it, is probably not on a lot of people’s shopping lists due to its lofty price. You’ll find some algorithms work better in certain situations than others, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg and finding out is half the fun. Each Program will have a different set of parameters assigned to each physical control depending on the algorithm used.Įxploring these features and even mapping your own is quite fiddly with available screen real estate, but much like the H9, Eventide has created the H90 Control app for easy access to all the parameters and controls, which we found to be an essential companion to the H90’s workflow.Įventide’s rich history of effects is on full display here, some old, some new, and playing with two algorithms simultaneously opens up a world of possibilities in sound-mangling. In this mode, the six switches are also assigned multiple performative functions. The Hot Knob harnesses the power of multiple effects parameters within one rotary. There’s a big focus on performance with the H90 featuring the Perform Hot Knob, similar to that found on the H9. As is the search functionality, which allows sifting through over 60 algorithms a far smoother prospect. The three smaller dials below the screen are contextual and make tweaking parameters an absolute cinch. The H90 is also sporting five rotary dials for even more hands-on capabilities. Much like the H9, there are also corresponding LED buttons with the same functionality, perfect for desktop use. Within Perform mode, they can be assigned to different parameters, while the Bank mode can cycle up and down through the menu system of Programs. The interface is adorned with three footswitches that can turn their hand to a number of functions depending on the mode selected. The new effects are as sublime as you’d expect with a mixture of classics such as the SP2016 Reverb, Instant Flanger and Instant Phaser from the back catalogue and effects such as Polyphony and Prism Shift that are really making the most of all that new-found DSP power. Those out there who might not be as well-versed need not worry as Eventide’s experience in spatial effects is second to none. Anyone familiar with Eventide’s rich history will know exactly what to expect, sonically. That ‘some’ happens to be 10 brand new algorithms, a portion of which are modelled on previous Eventide gear. Possibly the most versatile in the HX range, the Stomp XL is only slightly hampered by its lack in DSP power. Touted as one of the most powerful multi-fx and amp modellers out there, the Quad Cortex also has routing flexibility at its heart. A tiny, feature-rich multi-fx pedal, but not a patch on the H90’s power.
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