Electro-Harmonix Freeze Sound Retainer

Name: Electro-Harmonix Freeze Sound Retainer
Brand: Electro-Harmonix
SKU: 6369e88a3177b49d4bf06ab8
Rating: 2.6 (10 reviews)

Based on 10 reviews

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Great for creating ambient music and playing through chord changes

Easy to use and works well with other effects

Provides infinite sustain without feedback

Comes with its own power supply and manual

Not ideal for those on a tight budget

Placement in the pedal chain can affect the sound

Non-latching on fast and slow settings may require holding down the button for sustained chords

Verdict

Overall, the Electro-Harmonix Freeze Sound Retainer is a highly recommended pedal that does exactly what it says it does. It allows for infinite sustain without feedback and is easy to use. It works well with other effects and is ideal for ambient music play and playing through chord changes. Placement in the pedal chain can affect the sound, but it is a minor issue. The pedal comes with its own power supply and a manual. It is a bit pricey, but worth the investment for those looking to add more options to their sound.

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Electro-Harmonix Freeze Sound Retainer (EHX Pedal Demo)

Like all electro harmonics products, the freeze works great with other effects.

This pedal does exactly what it says it does. Grabs what you're playing right then, and holds it until you tell it to stop. Infinite sustain without having to hug your amp or monitor, and no feedback to worry about. I'm using it for bass, so I can't really speak to how it handles heavily distorted g...

Does what it says. It is non latching on the fast and slow settings so you haveto hold the button down to sustain the chord when using those modes. You can set the rate of glisendo in the latch mode between three choices. Its fun. I'm using it for droning.

Coolest pedal in my setup

The freeze works as advertised. But just like any pedal in your setup, placement will make a difference on the results you get. If you place the freeze at the end of the line, you will get a thin sound due to the analog-to-digital-to-analog conversion. However, if it is the first pedal it will sound...

Easiest pedal to use, period. Works exactly as eHx advertized it would, and opens up so many more options for writing parts. I don't see how anyone couldn't find a place for this in their sound. I've had it a month or so now, and it seems sturdy enough (as does everything else Electro-Harmonix makes...

pure Fun, nice practice tool

Ambient music play. Just perfect

Playing through chord changes, hit the 1 and freeze it at each change and play over the drone. Fun.

Guitar center had this shipped to the store and it arrived quickly even earlier than Expected! Thanks for the great service

5/5

7 years ago

guitarcenter.com

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