Anyone replaced your Maxon AF9 with other filter?

redangel · #1 04-26-2009, 08:16 AM

Which one did you replaced with?

I have my AF9 for a few months, its sounds okay to my ear. But I just don't like its design and the switch. I would like to try another filter. So, which one?

RCCollins · #2 04-26-2009, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by redangel

Which one did you replaced with?

I have my AF9 for a few months, its sounds okay to my ear. But I just don't like its design and the switch. I would like to try another filter. So, which one?

the AF-9 sounds great, but the sliders are really sensitive, and many of the settings are not very useful for bass

I replaced mine with an EBS WahOne and have not looked back!

scotch · #3 04-26-2009, 08:21 AM

I attempted to replace my MuTron III+ with an AF-9. I promptly switched back to my old MuTron III+!

I prefer the AF-9's small form factor, but it just didn't respond as 'naturally' as the MuTron.

pickles · #4 04-26-2009, 08:25 AM

I went back to my EBS bass IQ after experimenting with the AF9 as a replacement. Just pure tonal preference. I wanted to love the AF9 since it is true bypass, but I ultimately wanted a more extreme/electronic type tone from my filter. The AF9 is subtle.

**5stringwonder** · #5 04-26-2009, 09:07 AM

Replaced my AF-9 with a Groove Regulator. Found the AF-9 a bit thin for my liking.

RCCollins · #6 04-26-2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by pickles

I went back to my EBS bass IQ after experimenting with the AF9 as a replacement. Just pure tonal preference. I wanted to love the AF9 since it is true bypass, but I ultimately wanted a more extreme/electronic type tone from my filter. The AF9 is subtle.

you can get a BassIQ with true bypass... but the buffered version is super sweet - I've never had any bad interactions with fuzzes because of the buffer, either.

redangel · #7 04-26-2009, 09:15 AM

I want some small pedals. I am considering the new true bypass version BassIQ and maybe 442. But the 442 looks too few knobs for me.. help!!

CliffD · #8 04-26-2009, 09:29 AM

I just bought and then returned a newer EBS BassIQ, I just thought it was way to subtle for my filter tastes.

RCCollins · #9 04-26-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by CliffD

I just bought and then returned a newer EBS BassIQ, I just thought it was way to subtle for my filter tastes.

compared to the Maxon? or just in general

it's pretty soupy and swampy, and comby-thick, so I'm trying to figure out what kind of filter you prefer?

Maybe you want a bandpass? The BassIQ has a blend trimpot if you want more high end

CliffD · #10 04-26-2009, 09:55 AM

Compared to the four other filters I have right now:
-Grinder
-A00FMKII
-EP-1
-Q-tron+
I thought it was very subtle, the only setting I liked was the hi-q mode and even that was conservative. I haven't played the AF-9 so I can't compare it to that, but I wouldn't recommend the bassiq unless one was looking for a very subtle filter.

RCCollins · #11 04-26-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by CliffD

Compared to the four other filters I have right now:
-Grinder
-A00FMKII
-EP-1
-Q-tron+
I thought it was very subtle, the only setting I liked was the hi-q mode and even that was conservative. I haven't played the AF-9 so I can't compare it to that, but I wouldn't recommend the bassiq unless one was looking for a very subtle filter.

well you certainly have enough filters. and it sounds like you like really sharp spikes too

redangel · #12 04-26-2009, 10:42 AM

I don't like subtle filters too... so BassIQ would not fit me?
Also, I did a research about filters, 442 is a subtle filter too...

RCCollins · #13 04-26-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by redangel

I don't like subtle filters too... so BassIQ would not fit me?
Also, I did a research about filters, 442 is a subtle filter too...

the thing is "subtle" can mean a lot of different things. The bassIQ is thick and comby sounding, but it's a lowpass filter so it cuts high end. Bandpass filters (like a wah) will tend to sound harsher because of the filter shape, high "q" and the presence of highs, which makes the resonance more audible

The Lurker · #14 04-26-2009, 01:06 PM

Thoroughly exasperated with the AF-9, and contemplating replacement.

TBH, I use the Bottom Feeder most of the time.

SoonerMatt · #15 04-26-2009, 01:09 PM

Tried it next to an EBS BassIQ and Moog MF-101. I chose the Moog.

Also, if you want a cheap but very effective pedal, look at the DOD FX25.

CliffD · #16 04-26-2009, 01:16 PM

I'd suggest a 3leaf groove regulator or Chunk systems A00funkMKII. While I haven't played a GR, it is a meatball clone just like my grinder and I love it, also the 00funk is just as fun and thick.

spufman · #17 04-26-2009, 03:28 PM

I've been really happy with my old Maxon AF-01, but it's the 80's version with the rubbery Boss-like switch. Same control layout as the reissue AF-9 my brother has, but I like my pedal better, plenty funky for me.

Funkinthetrunk · #18 04-26-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CliffD

Compared to the four other filters I have right now:
-Grinder
-A00FMKII
-EP-1
-Q-tron+
I thought it was very subtle, the only setting I liked was the hi-q mode and even that was conservative. I haven't played the AF-9 so I can't compare it to that, but I wouldn't recommend the bassiq unless one was looking for a very subtle filter.

I've owned a QTron+ and an original Mutron III. Neither compares to my EBS BassIQ. Subtle would never be how I would explain the BASSIQ...especially in the HI Q mode, my favorite setting. Also, the BassIQ is the only filter I've ever owned that I could not clip the input with my hi output, active basses.

This is exactly why you need to try out effects! We all have different tastes...

Unrepresented · #19 04-26-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 5stringwonder

Replaced my AF-9 with a Groove Regulator. Found the AF-9 a bit thin for my liking.

If I were going to replace mine, that'd be the first thing I'd try out.

CliffD · #20 04-26-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Funkinthetrunk

I've owned a QTron+ and an original Mutron III. Neither compares to my EBS BassIQ. Subtle would never be how I would explain the BASSIQ...especially in the HI Q mode, my favorite setting. Also, the BassIQ is the only filter I've ever owned that I could not clip the input with my hi output, active basses.

This is exactly why you need to try out effects! We all have different tastes...

Yeah that's the most important thing to remember: different tastes, opinions, playing styles, basses amps, etc.