3Leaf Audio Club

[fivestringgecko]

Originally Posted by hieronymous

Here's another shot of Bootsy checking out the GR2 as I struggle to explain it (I have to admit I was a little bit nervous to be meeting him!):

Nothing to be ashamed about, man. I know that exact feeling! I met Marcus Miller a couple weeks ago and it was the same thing. It's easy to get overwhelmed and tongue tied when you finally get to meet a legendary player of that caliber, who we as bass players look up to, study and (dare I say) idolize for years.

5sg.

[spufman]

I spoke with Victor Wooten after a Flecktones show in the early nineties and he was just so genuinely nice and easy going, I had no problem. But when I ran into Sally Ellyson (singer for the cool band Hem), I lost it and started blathering on about nonsense! Coulda used my Groove Regulator then, I guess...

[sillyfabe]

So after owning my Groove Regulator MK-I for a year now and trying multiple envelope filters I can honestly say that this is THE filter for me....FOREVER! Thanks again Spencer!

The funky box beat out:
Q-Tron (18V, XO and Plus)
DOD FX25 and 25B
Q:Balls
Xerogragh both regular and deluxe
Moog LPF
Boss AW-3
And a few others I can't think about at 0401

[fivestringgecko]

Nice, Sillyfabe! I absolutely agree. I've played/owned 19 filters now over the last two or three years, and my GRs are tied at the top with the Pigtronix EP2. I know that's a bit of a different beast though, and not really a completely fair comparison. The Proton is hot, but there's just something about the vibe from the Groove Regulators that gets to me!

Hey Spencer, any word on that EQ/DI or Overdrive? *hint hint

*sigh... one of these days I still need to sit down and record the differences with the internal switch on the Fromel Proton........ lol

5sg.

[Spencer!]

Originally Posted by fivestringgecko

Nice, Sillyfabe! I absolutely agree. I've played/owned 19 filters now over the last two or three years, and my GRs are tied at the top with the Pigtronix EP2. I know that's a bit of a different beast though, and not really a completely fair comparison. The Proton is hot, but there's just something about the vibe from the Groove Regulators that gets to me!

Hey Spencer, any word on that EQ/DI or Overdrive? *hint hint

*sigh... one of these days I still need to sit down and record the differences with the internal switch on the Fromel Proton........ lol

5sg.

I'm prototyping up a new revision of the DI next week. It's sounding killer, I just have to work out some kinks in the headphone section.


By the way, Chad at Bass EFX is now carrying my stuff. He's a great guy (and a fabulous bass player), and I encourage you guys to check out his site.

[fivestringgecko]

Originally Posted by Spencer!

I'm prototyping up a new revision of the DI next week. It's sounding killer, I just have to work out some kinks in the headphone section.

A headphone section, huh? Hmm... Intriguing! As usual, looking forward to when the new 3Leaf actually hits.

5sg.

[Doc Arcade]

PWNZOR numero 12 fresh out of the box



I love the punch on tap with this pedal. It...just...PWNZ. lol

[zapadlowsky]

Hi, Spencer!

PWNZOR is currently in limited edition only?
I don't like that LE enclosure but still want a regular one

[Spencer!]

Originally Posted by zapadlowsky

Hi, Spencer!

PWNZOR is currently in limited edition only?
I don't like that LE enclosure but still want a regular one

I liked how they came out so much that I'm having Fromel Paint the regular ones too. He etches them from a screen printed design, so I could make you one that's a black screen print on bare metal, but it's going to be a while for that because I don't have any blank boxes in stock.

[G.Bisson]

Originally Posted by Spencer!

I liked how they came out so much that I'm having Fromel Paint the regular ones too. He etches them from a screen printed design, so I could make you one that's a black screen print on bare metal, but it's going to be a while for that because I don't have any blank boxes in stock.

I really like the black boxes with yellow letters. They look nice and are easy to read. And they match my sansamp bass driver

[fivestringgecko]

I like both... the black/yellow look is nice and classy, but Fromel's art is pretty bada$$ too. I've got four pedals with his art on them (2 from him and 2 3Leaf's) and they all look great.

5sg.

[zapadlowsky]

Originally Posted by Spencer!

I liked how they came out so much that I'm having Fromel Paint the regular ones too. He etches them from a screen printed design, so I could make you one that's a black screen print on bare metal, but it's going to be a while for that because I don't have any blank boxes in stock.

Email sent

[G.Bisson]

The groove regulator is such a versatile envelope filter I was wondering what other sounds people are finding within this box of awesome.

I'll share my favorite settings.

QUACK
The all-to-familiar mutron quack. Minor variations of this setting are seen often on many PYPB photos with a groove regulator.
Sweep: up
Range: up
Sense: high, above 3 o'clock
Attack: between 9-11 o'clock
Decay: between 1-3 o'clock
Intens: 2 o'clock or above

picture of setting:


VOCAL FUZZ
Using a fuzz before the GR (not in the loop), start with the previous setting then flip-
Sweep: down
Intens: noon, roll the knob back to dial in the fuzz vocal tone.

BOOWw
sound effect of the floor dropping out beneath your feet. Or the howling of a 100 pound attack dog held back by a flimsy gate, and the following sinking feeling in your heart as you walk by hoping said gate doesn't break open.
Sweep: up
Range: down
Sense: below noon
Attack: a hair below where decay is set
Decay: 9 o'clock
Intens: very low, 9o'clock to full off.

picture of setting:



What other unique sounds are hiding within? Share your settings.

[bass-shy]

I don't need a club number, but in case anyone is trying to track serial numbers, I just got Groove Regulator #203.

Awesome job, Spencer!

[Ur2funky]

Anyone have a Proton with the 'Shroom graphic they want to sell?

[Bassman71]

Colour me happy - just added a PWNZOR compressor (#17) to my board. Replaced an EBS multicomp which I've been using in various incarnations for the last 15 years (since the old grey boxes with the input on the left and output on the right).

Couldn't be happier - I was considering either an MXR Bass Comp or Aguilar TLC but really wanted a blend of the two - the functionality of the TLC (incl. lower ratio adjustment) with the aesthetics of the MXR (particularly the LED for visual adjustment). Chatted to Chad at BassEFX.com and he suggested the pwnzor (great guy to deal with by the way). I'd assumed that the first run had all been sold so hadn't really considered it, but jumped at it as I love the proton.

Great unit, very adjustable (tweaked the internal trimpot for my active Laklands), love the LED, adds a nice punch and smoothness to my tone (I like subtle compression) - another superb design and build by Spencer.

[Spencer!]

Glad you dig it! The PWNZOR really shines with the ratio control below 12 o' clock.

[Spencer!]

Originally Posted by hieronymous

So today was Jimi Hendrix Winterland Day in San Francisco


He said "I'm going to have to write down the name" so while he was signing my CD I scrawled down 3Leaf and GR2 on an old receipt in my wallet.

Update on this: Bootsy is using 3 Protons in his tri-amped rig, and I'm working a new custom filter for him now.

[Bassman71]

Originally Posted by Spencer!

Glad you dig it! The PWNZOR really shines with the ratio control below 12 o' clock.

It does - I have it around 9-10 o'clock and it's very sweet.

Originally Posted by Spencer!

Update on this: Bootsy is using 3 Protons in his tri-amped rig, and I'm working a new custom filter for him now.

There's an endorsement for you - nice work man!

[sleepy_monkey]

Originally Posted by Spencer!

Update on this: Bootsy is using 3 Protons in his tri-amped rig, and I'm working a new custom filter for him now.

Very cool.