Attack limiting pedal/ effect?

Cross303 · #1 03-19-2011, 10:11 PM

I'm trying to figure out or find a pedal that limits your attack. What I mean is, sort of fades in each time you hit a note. Is that possible? I probably just need to learn how to control my playing better! I first thought it was a filter, but I'm new to the world of filters and don't even know what "filter" really means yet.
Some knowledge on filters or my mythical attack pedal would be great!

mattfong · #2 03-19-2011, 10:14 PM

There are a few. I've tried the Guyatone out, it's pretty cool.

SV-2 Slow Volume from Guyatone
Bumblebee
lazysprocket

kbi the crowing · #3 03-20-2011, 12:09 AM

Malekko is coming out with a pedal that does this soon called the Attack/Decay. Keep an eye out for that.

thumbs3000 · #4 03-20-2011, 12:30 AM

What you're after is called a "slow gear" effect. Most Boss multi effect units have it as standard but I havent come across any stompboxes that do this..

Ric5 · #5 03-20-2011, 12:32 AM

Compressor

SteveMcB · #6 03-20-2011, 12:39 AM

I have the Guyatone SV-2 which does this and is very cool. There is a Behringer slowgear clone call the "Slow volume" which is the cheapest way into this sort of effect and is supposed to be pretty good.

Cross303 · #7 03-20-2011, 11:12 AM

Awesome! Thanks for all the feedback. I'll check out all the suggestions.

Ba55Man1ac · #8 03-22-2011, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thumbs3000

What you're after is called a "slow gear" effect. Most Boss multi effect units have it as standard but I havent come across any stompboxes that do this..

How about the original Slow Gear or the funtastic Behringer version.

kevteop · #9 03-22-2011, 06:35 PM

It sounds to me that the OP is looking for a compressor rather than an attack/decay effect.

OP: If it is a compressor you're looking for (you want to regulate the volume of your notes so your playing is smoother - rather than wanting to make fade-in string effects [which is what the Slow Gear and the like do]) then yes you should just practice more.

Most bassists do use compression but not to compensate for poor technique. It will come in time, be patient.

Bassmike62 · #10 03-22-2011, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ba55Man1ac

How about the original Slow Gear or the funtastic Behringer version.

The Boss pedal is now a collector's item and worth quite a few peanuts on the used market. Not familiar with the other unit, but my limited experience with that brand would make me stay away from it.

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