Envelope Filter Shootout

[RocketMusic]

I've been a little torn between the EBS BassIQ that is currently on my board and the new MXR M82. So I decided to record both, and see if that helps ease my mind...

Here's the signal chain:
- my fretted Roscoe
- the pedals
- Alembic F-1X preamp
- Crest CA6 power amp
- Bergantino HT112ER cab
- Audio Technica AT2021 condenser mic
- ART Tube MP Studio mic preamp
- Lexicon Alpha USB Interface
- PC running Sonar Producer 8.5

The bass had both pickups wide open and a little bass and low mid boost. I kept the settings the same for all three takes.

You'll hear three distinct passes:
1) The bass with no effect
2) The bass through the EBS BassIQ
3) The bass through the MXR M82

Envelope Filter Shootout

I came into this favoring my EBS, but now I'm not sure. I do prefer the EBS's lower focus of the filter effect, but the MXR sounds a little more solid because you can dial in some dry signal to taste. Shoot, I might actually end up with both of these on my board...

[Darkstrike]

What settings are you using on the MXR, if you don't mind me asking?

[RocketMusic]

I had the MXR set like this:

DRY: 12:00
FX: 1:30
DECAY: 11:00
Q: 1:00
SENS: 12:30

And the EBS was set like this:

THRESHOLD: 11:30
ATTACK: 9:30
MODE: UP

[Darkstrike]

Cheers Greg!

[LilRay]

Originally Posted by RocketMusic

I came into this favoring my EBS, but now I'm not sure. I do prefer the EBS's lower focus of the filter effect, but the MXR sounds a little more solid because you can dial in some dry signal to taste. Shoot, I might actually end up with both of these on my board...

You must ask yourself which does Boosty prefer?

Joking aside(jus' for a sec) I'd ask you, In what way will you use a filter predominately? Grooving or for Solos?

I'd like the EBS for grooving, and the MXR for solos.

If I used them in both capacities, I'd have both. (And you know you can)



God Bless, Ray

[RocketMusic]

Yep, I'm a "both" kinda guy

[Darkstrike]

You need to play one into the other!

[JOME77]

Cool! That takes me think of my old Mutron days!

They both really sound good!

The ability to blend in as much "dry" signal as you want (MXR) is a real cool feature...... but the EBS sounds really good too!

Yep! Snag 'em both!

[Ryan L.]

Originally Posted by RocketMusic

Yep, I'm a "both" kinda guy

Ewwww.

[RocketMusic]

Oh, I set you up for that one, didn't I?!?

[Ryan L.]

Yeah, pretty much!