One feature I would love to see on the H9 and H90 is support for importing SCALA (.scl) tuning files.
The harmonizer and pitch-shifting algorithms in Eventide devices are already among the best available, but they are currently optimized primarily around Western 12-tone equal temperament (12-TET). Adding SCALA file support would unlock an entirely new range of musical possibilities and significantly expand the usefulness of these devices for musicians working outside the Western tuning tradition.
Many musical cultures around the world use alternative tuning systems, including African, Middle Eastern, Indian, Southeast Asian, East Asian, and various contemporary microtonal traditions. Being able to load custom scales directly into the H9 or H90 would allow harmonization and pitch-shifting that accurately follows these tunings instead of forcing notes into the nearest 12-TET interval.
This would offer several benefits:
• Authentic harmonization for traditional and regional music styles
• Full support for microtonal composition and performance
• Better integration with modern software and hardware instruments that already support SCALA files
• New creative possibilities for experimental, ambient, electronic, and contemporary classical music
• Greater appeal to musicians, researchers, and educators working with alternative tuning systems
SCALA has become the de facto standard for exchanging tuning information across synthesizers, DAWs, and microtonal instruments. Supporting .scl files would make the H9 and H90 much more flexible tools and could help Eventide reach growing communities of musicians in markets where non-12-TET tuning systems are a fundamental part of musical practice.
I believe this feature would not only enhance the creative potential of the platform but also further establish Eventide as a leader in innovative pitch-processing technology. Just my 5 cent…. Cheers
