filter question for Synth Sounds

[BassMan99]

I am looking to purchase a filter. I play in a cover band and would like to do a better job of covering Synth bass tunes.
I am not sure if I need a envelope filter like the Source Audio BEF or a low pass filter like the iron ether.

I am quite sure the iron ether/moog type filter is what I need. My question for you all is can the Source Audio-or similar env filter do a similar LPF job? Even though it does not have a resonance control? Are the different presets different resonance amounts? If you put the sweep knob straight up - no down or up sweep - does it act like an LPF only?

Thanks! And Happy New Year.

[Will006]

i believe someone makes a new bass synth thread everyday
i suggest a search!
otherwise
here are some clips of Moogerfooger low pass filter with a MXR Bass Octave Deluxe pedal

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...68833&comments


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYQrW_gWTpg

[BassMan99]

Thanks will. I did a search. I am asking about a LPF filter vs a envelope filter and I have not seen anything on that. And maybe specific to the Source audio cause its in my price range.
thx

[Floyd Eye]

I played a few Synth wahs and filters this past week ( although not the one you refer too). None of them ( including the Digitech) did it for me. I am currently waiting for mu local music store to get a BEF in for me. I haven't tried it, but I have watched all the demos and it seems like an extremely versatile pedal.

[iualum]

...Markbass Super Synth...

[BassMan99]

to put my question more specific can the SA BEF act as an LPF if you set the sweep straight up?

[Samsound]

I wonder how difficult it would be to build your own. The modular synth guys build those things like they're tinkertoys for all their tone-sculpting needs. Then you could make it exactly how you want...

[Explorer]

Originally Posted by BassMan99

to put my question more specific can the SA BEF act as an LPF if you set the sweep straight up?

I don't know, but they do have a manual online. I'm not on the market for a filter, but I'm sure others will be curious what you find out....

[itswac]

Our Tri-Mod Wah has a Low Pass Envelope function that might get you the sound you are looking for. What area are you in? I can see if we have any stores near that have units for you to try out.

Here is the product page for the Tri-Mod Wah

[kevteop]

Originally Posted by BassMan99

to put my question more specific can the SA BEF act as an LPF if you set the sweep straight up?

The main benefit of filters like the Moog is they've got an expression pedal input so you can sweep the cut-off frequency of the filter with your foot. You can't do that with the MXR or the Source Audio pedals, and it's an important feature to have for making synthy noises.

The Moog also has an envelope follower if you want to use it, I believe there's also an envelope follower available as an added option on the Iron Ether filter if you want it. But generally for synthy effects you stick your filter last in your chain and either manipulate it manually or using an LFO. Envelope control isn't so useful for aping a synth.

[BassMan99]

i Just ordered a multiwave Bass distortion pro. looks like I can use it to replace several pedals. Not really big on distortion but when i listened to the clips i was sold.
will update this. i hope it will allow me to cover synth, some overdriven bass tunes and maybe an EQ/Boost for the couple slap tunes we do.