Ever since MOOER launched onto the guitar pedal scene in 2010, it has been producing pedals that have consistently pushed the boundaries of audio effect processing. 2023 has seen many impressive new entries, but the new Harmony X2 is set to sit at the top of Christmas lists this year. This device is a highly specialized and versatile harmonic shifting pedal, complete with every harmonic capability a guitarist could need for live performance and recording.
First and foremost, users of the Harmony X2 can select between the 12 pitches of the chromatic scale to customize their harmonies, with each pitch facilitating both major and minor scales. Once a root note has been chosen, a further 11 harmony modes enable further customization of harmonic intervals, including classics such as thirds, fifths, sevenths, and octaves.
Interestingly, the Harmony X2 is designed to specifically facilitate independent stereo harmonies. This means that guitarists can choose separate harmonic intervals for the left and right output, both of which can also have their volume adjusted independently by their dedicated dials. This allows the pedal to stand out from other harmonic pedals, facilitating harmonically rich tones that make optimum use of the stereo field.
After experimenting with these versatile parameters, guitarists can finely tune the intensity of the effect with the 'Dry' dial, determining the level of unprocessed guitar signal in the overall mix. Once satisfied, users can then save their favorite harmonic combinations with the 'Save' button, enabling them to return to their favorite preset at any time.
Despite the advanced nature of the Harmony X2 pedal, its use has been designed to be very simple. A dual foot-switch setup is provided to seamlessly toggle harmonic effects independently for both left and right pannings, and a simple and sleek combination of dials and LED indicators help the user clearly visualize their harmonic effects.
The Harmony X2 supports standard 1/4" inputs and outputs, with both containing two ports to facilitate both mono and stereo usage. However, these can interestingly be used in ‘mixed’ or ‘individual’ mode, enabling outputs that either correlate or merge the stereo inputs. The pedal is powered by the included DC 9V power supply, ensuring that guitarists are never limited by the frustrating process of swapping out batteries during a performance or recording session.
Features
- High-quality pitch processing module
- 12 pitch options with 11 harmonic modes
- Two dials for isolated left and right harmonic customization
- Two dials for left and right harmony volumes
- Dedicated dial for adjusting the level of dry signal
- Support for both major and minor scales
- LED indicator for harmony mode
- Two LED indicators for major or minor mode
- Multi-purpose 'Save' button
- Dual-footswitch setup for independent harmonic bypassing
- Two ¼” inputs, supporting both mono and stereo
- Two ¼” outputs that support stereo mixed or individual output modes
- Powered by included 9V DC power supply
