442 vs. Discumbobulator

BigBassBob · #1 09-10-2007, 08:32 AM

Hey guys, I've been lurking on this forum for a while and I don't normaly have to start a new thread because the search function normaly delivers, however I need some advice regarding filters.

I've recently got really bad GAS for an envelope filter and I'm aware that there are many very wet filters and some very subtle ones. I'm after a filter that lets my natural tone come through but can still get pretty thick and juicy on the lower register.

I've rounded it down to these two filters: the Tonefactor/Mojo Hand 442 red/b.mod (soon to be labeled the Boomstick Bottom Feeder apparently

) and the EMMA Discumbobulator. My main concern with these (especially the 442) is that the sound won't be wet enough. I'm also looking at the Chunk Systems 00Funk but I've heard it has a bit of a learning curve with it.

Any advice/sound clips highly appreciated! ^_^

Cheers!
BOB

Max Roberts · #2 09-10-2007, 09:20 AM

I have the 442 and will soon be getting the 00funk (tomorrow if higgie posted it today!

).

I think the 442 is really nice. Definitely beats things i've had in the past (Bassballs, Qtron, Boss FT-2 and Boss T-Wah, possibly a few more.).

It isn't too wet and it isn't too subtle, very simple to use, compliments your bass tone very nicely, just perfect really.

I'll tell you what I think of the 00funk when I get it tomorrow

.

Higgie · #3 09-10-2007, 10:45 AM

The 442 and Discombobulator are the two filters I would most like to try out (apart from the Moog LPF) so I'm quite interested in seeing how this thread develops. I've owned many filters in the past, but these two are on my list.

Crabby · #4 09-10-2007, 03:14 PM

Ahhhh filters! I keep going back to my Mini Q Tron as the wettest, funkiest filter that still retains my original tone. It seems hard to find a "perfect" filter. There's always a compromise it seems.

ChocolateTV · #5 09-10-2007, 03:57 PM

I'm very happy with my 442 Red. I've not tried the Emma. Someone posted some sound samples of the Emma a few months back that sounded great. A search should throw them up.

eshears · #6 09-10-2007, 05:37 PM

And I'm very happy with my Disco-Bob. I haven't played another filter that retained my original tone so well...although, I haven't played the 442. It sounds just like my original bass tone, but way funkier. It can pretty funky and wet, too, but it doesn't do the ultra-wet greasiness of the Q-Tron.

JoshC · #7 09-10-2007, 05:47 PM

I'll add I own the TF 442 Red, and find it to be a very musical filter. Not over the top wet, but it can definetly get more then wet enough to do some funky stuff. It fits well with pretty near everything I play, and interacts very well with the other pedals I own. Plus you just can't beat Brad's service.

bongomania · #8 09-10-2007, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Crabby

There's always a compromise it seems.

+1 Even the ones that are fabulous in one way or another, I have yet to find one that didn't disappoint on some level, and I've owned some of the "better" filters out there. I haven't tried the Ultron or Meatball yet though.

fishtx · #9 09-10-2007, 07:41 PM

is the red one specific for Bass?

ArchDuke · #10 09-10-2007, 07:49 PM

I am very happy with my Discumbobulator. It's very good at retaining my bass signal, while still adding just enough wetness to it. However, this pedal definitely doesn't give you the Bootsy level of wetness, so don't be expecting that. It's more of a light coloration that you could almost leave on during an entire song (if it called for that). I liked using it on some of my main lines (until I got a Pigtronix EP-1 and a Moogerfooger LPF), but I also thought that it sounded better on upper register solos or fills.

Swift713 · #11 09-10-2007, 08:40 PM

I'm actually pretty happy with the filter on my B2. However, judging by the sound clips I've heard I'm definitely interested in the Discombobulator. All the clips I've heard of the Pigtronix EP sound very thin to me.

KarateKid25 · #12 09-11-2007, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by fishtx

is the red one specific for Bass?

Red 442 is the Bass version

fishtx · #13 09-11-2007, 06:17 AM

Hmmm...I've done some looking around to try and find a red 442 on line, but all I can find are the blue ones...Do they still make the red (bass) version? If so, do you have to call Tone Factor directly to get one?...I'm surprised they aren't listed on the website for either Tone factor or Mojo Hand...Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place...

Higgie · #14 09-11-2007, 06:24 AM

Yeha when you buy it, just send Brad an email saying you'd like the Bass Mod done.

bassterix · #15 09-11-2007, 07:21 AM

Tone Factor says here:

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Optional "B-Mod" for baritone, bass or guitar players who want to bring more of the funk.

fishtx · #16 09-11-2007, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by bassterix

Tone Factor says here:

when I clicked on that link, it says "Specified product does not exist"

Higgie · #17 09-11-2007, 07:40 AM

Here's the correct link.

fishtx · #18 09-11-2007, 07:52 AM

cool...thanks Higgie!

bassterix · #19 09-11-2007, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by fishtx

when I clicked on that link, it says "Specified product does not exist"

Sry, I hit copy too often. *damn keyborad*

fishtx · #20 09-17-2007, 09:14 AM

I just emailed Brad at Tone factor to ask a few questions about the 442 (Red). I need a filter and have to start really figuring out which one is best for me...