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08-16-2009, 05:22 PM
|  | Lookout! Here comes the Fuzz! Moderator | | Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Columbia, MO | | | 3Leaf Audio - Groove Regulator review
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Full Review & Video Here.  Conclusion:
I'm not a gusher, and I usually hedge my words of praise to help my opinions come off as more than a series of sound bites. In this particular case, screw that... this pedal kicks ass! I love it! It sounds fat and warm, or seriously quacky. While it doesn't have a volume control it never explodes out of control like some filters. The feedback switch can be used to reel it in if it does start to get out of control on a particular setting. The filter is all sweet spot, where you can dial in the flavor that makes you happy without struggling through hundreds of useless settings. This pedal was here on loan, and I'll be investing in one. |
08-16-2009, 05:32 PM
|  | Master of Reality | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA | | | It's a quality pedal, and I will agree with most of your praise. My major fault with it is that it's too transparent and doesn't get as gooey as its "Tron" equivalents. I would consider purchasing one as a portion of a synth set up, but as a standalone it's a little too bland for my current needs.
Just felt the need to balance the outpouring of praise for anyone instantly smitten by such a review. Great pedal, but by no means a silver bullet for solving everyone's filter needs.
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08-16-2009, 05:33 PM
| | Lookout! Here comes the Fuzz! Moderator | | Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Columbia, MO | | Filters are like mixed drinks, what one person loves the next spits out.  |
08-16-2009, 05:38 PM
| | Master of Reality | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by grygrx  Filters are like mixed drinks, what one person loves the next spits out. | Absolutely. It's a good pedal at a good value, but it will not be a perfect fit for everyone. 
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08-16-2009, 05:43 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, California | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Unrepresented It's a quality pedal, and I will agree with most of your praise. My major fault with it is that it's too transparent and doesn't get as gooey as its "Tron" equivalents. I would consider purchasing one as a portion of a synth set up, but as a standalone it's a little too bland for my current needs.
Just felt the need to balance the outpouring of praise for anyone instantly smitten by such a review. Great pedal, but by no means a silver bullet for solving everyone's filter needs. | I also was underwhelmed by the Groove Regulator after all the TBFXF hype. It's cool. Not really for me, though |
08-16-2009, 05:53 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Long Island, NY | | | glad to see this review.. the video is what i've been looking for.
i have a fear of this pedal being a little to subtle in the mix. im sure sooner or later im going to buy one, and probably love it.. |
08-16-2009, 06:01 PM
|  | He knows how to butter a muffin | | Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DFW, Texas | | | I loooove mine! It isn't too subtle, it isn't over the top, and I agree you don't have to wade through tons of "useless" to get to the good stuff. A great sounding, easy to use filter!
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08-16-2009, 06:25 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Probably surfin Merewether Pt | | Not too subtle for me in your video.
I like transparent and I like true bypass.
Price is cheaper than most of the other good one's too  |
08-16-2009, 07:26 PM
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Non-Stereotypical GC Sales/Training Manager...No more selling :( | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NY | | | +1 to this. |
08-16-2009, 08:57 PM
|  | I'm a tumbler, born under punches | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern California | | | Love the sound. Spencer really did a great job. I'd agree that it's not the wettest filter in the world but if I wanted a filter that would cut through and work well for fast finger funk it would either be the GR or the EMMA.
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08-17-2009, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by grygrx Filters are like mixed drinks, what one person loves the next spits out. | So true, so true....I did not at all like my QTron+ nor my original Mutron III (with the attached pwr cord). Not very wet sounding filters...to me. I do dig my BassIQ, which many don't...
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08-17-2009, 12:06 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, California | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Funkinthetrunk So true, so true....I did not at all like my QTron+ nor my original Mutron III (with the attached pwr cord). Not very wet sounding filters...to me. I do dig my BassIQ, which many don't... | Well those 'Trons ARE wet, but I know what you mean about the BassIQ (which is my go-to EF as well) - that thing isn't just wet, it is sweaty and swampy like 16 mason jars fulla mucus! It does a pretty good Q-tron imitation in "Hi-Q" mode, but the normal "up" mode is the killer - an spacious and open envelope filter that is so sticky-thick it reminds me of makin love to your ol' lady! |
08-17-2009, 12:11 PM
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Hey grygrx, doing 3Leaf review vids is SO passé I still love mine. I'll own a second, really resonant filter again someday as a compliment to it, but it really get the job done in a mix. Looks like your dog got into the Pepto Bismol again. |
08-17-2009, 12:17 PM
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builder: Baddy 1 Shoe Pedals | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Durham, NC | | I've officially got .12% use for one of these in my current band, but I've still been totally gassing for one. Anyone have one they want to trade for a Tone Hammer? |
08-17-2009, 01:25 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: DENCO | | Quote:
Originally Posted by RCCollins Well those 'Trons ARE wet, but I know what you mean about the BassIQ (which is my go-to EF as well) - that thing isn't just wet, it is sweaty and swampy like 16 mason jars fulla mucus! It does a pretty good Q-tron imitation in "Hi-Q" mode, but the normal "up" mode is the killer - an spacious and open envelope filter that is so sticky-thick it reminds me of makin love to your ol' lady! | Umm...yeah, I guess...
I keep it in Hi Q all the time....Quack City!
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08-17-2009, 01:59 PM
|  | I hate. | | Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The state of denial. | | | I can't confirm or deny RC's comparison, despite having used a BassIQ for a while, because when I'm makin' love to an old lady, I can't really hear any sounds over the vomit I'm choking back in my mouth. But that old bat has a vacation home in Miami and I'm gonna be in that will, no matter how many times I have to sweep the cobwebs out of her chimney!
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08-17-2009, 02:11 PM
| | I'm a tumbler, born under punches | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern California | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Smurf-o-Deth I can't confirm or deny RC's comparison, despite having used a BassIQ for a while, because when I'm makin' love to an old lady, I can't really hear any sounds over the vomit I'm choking back in my mouth. But that old bat has a vacation home in Miami and I'm gonna be in that will, no matter how many times I have to sweep the cobwebs out of her chimney! | Just an FYI, old ladies tend to have a "you break it you buy it" policy regarding hips.
And replacement surgery is a pretty penny. |
08-17-2009, 02:22 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: College Station, Texas | | | Sounds sweet. |
08-17-2009, 04:00 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: DENCO | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Smurf-o-Deth I can't confirm or deny RC's comparison, despite having used a BassIQ for a while, because when I'm makin' love to an old lady, I can't really hear any sounds over the vomit I'm choking back in my mouth. But that old bat has a vacation home in Miami and I'm gonna be in that will, no matter how many times I have to sweep the cobwebs out of her chimney! | But does that choking on vomit have that good, wet filter sound?
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