Multi-Channel flagship FX processor, with easy to use operating system, using FX CHAINS concept, allowing users to connect any set of four effects with flexible routing. These can be created to act as a voice channel, guitar "pedal board", modular synthesizer, or any combination. It offers a wide variety of effects; the H9000 is able to simultaneously execute up to 16 algorithms: delay, diatonic pitch-shifting, flangers, EQs, reverberations, with the possibility of creating its own multichannel effects. It is fully compatible with the H8000, H7600, H9 algorithms and the VSIG development platform. The remote control application called "Emote" is available as standalone app for Mac and PC computers, as AU, VST and Pro Tools plugin. The unit is available with and without front controls (H9000R), both versions offer multiple expansion slots.
8-Channel Analog In/8-Channel Analog Out
(2) XLR Analog In / (2) XLR Analog Out
MIDI In, Out, and Thru
4 Female Type 2.0 USB ports
1 USB Type B port, allowing 16 channels of USB audio in & out
1 Ethernet port
(2) ¼" Expression Pedal jack
(2) ¼" Relay jacks
MIDI In, Out, and Thru
Word Clock In/Out
Optical In/Out
S/PDIF In/Out
AES/EBU In/Out
(3) Expansion I/O slots (For optional DANTE, MADI, and AVB)
I don't find it sexier and I wouldn't want my Eventide being a captive of some OS and its crappy updates/drivers but, on the other hand, charging ~2000€ for the H9000's LCD and front panel controls is ridiculous.
Long answer, read it all or not ... To start - the H9000 is their current flagship and has Eventide's full support and development behind it. The 8000 and 3000 are not longer supported by Eventide. If some things die (like the H8000 screen), they cannot be easily replaced. The Emote software for the...
...about plugin reverbs as I don't use them anymore. Lexicon PCM80 (sounds totally cool, but avoid it (mostly) on snare drums) Eventide H9000 (use a bit of delays, but especially the reverbs, on vocals, snare drums) Lexicon MPX550 (like the delays, the door to specialeffects wakes up via my midi editor) Yamaha REV500 (with midieditor, I like the...