Good Envelope Filter

plastik-bass[?] · #1 10-04-2007, 05:35 PM

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for an envelope filter. Not really one to be used in a show environment or recording but probably just used for messing around with at home..so it doesn't have to be the biggest best one out there. It might be used for a little recording but nothing big considering my band doesn't play that funky type of music, but i love the sound of those things.

Im looking to spend no more then id say...$80-$100

Thanks in advance

bassteban · #2 10-04-2007, 05:40 PM

DOD FX-25b. There are actual real musicians(even pros)using this dirt-cheap gem. I've seen them for as little as $40.

Deit: Cheap ain't the only good thing about this pedal- they're really not bad. I definitely prefer it to Bassballs & the Ibanez SB-7. Haven't played any others.

plastik-bass[?] · #3 10-04-2007, 06:23 PM

I've heard a sound clips of one of those on guitar but never bass, it sounded good though

anyone else have suggestions

bass-shy · #4 10-04-2007, 06:31 PM

EHX Mini/Micro Q-Tron

Digitech Bass Synth Wah

Boss AW-3

Ibanez AW-7

All of them should be good enough for messing around. The Q-Trons will probably sound the best but the Boss and Digitech will give you a lot more sounds. The Ibanez was highly acclaimed by Bass Player mag, but I haven't tried one myself. Good luck.

Tristan · #5 10-04-2007, 06:40 PM

opinions differ on the fx-25b... it has a following on here, but i think its absolutely terrible. check it out for yourself, but i'd personally look at any of the other suggestions here.

00Funk · #6 10-04-2007, 06:46 PM

I would advise getting the new EHX Q-Tron+, XO series. Then put a Chunk systems Brown Dog fuzz in the effects loop of the Tron. That will cost 450.00
Well well worth it though

plastik-bass[?] · #7 10-04-2007, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 00Funk

I would advise getting the new EHX Q-Tron+, XO series. Then put a Chunk systems Brown Dog fuzz in the effects loop of the Tron. That will cost 450.00
Well well worth it though

did you not see the $80-$100

and the "it doesnt have to be the biggest best" part??

im not gonna be using it for recording or stage most likely, just to for around with

00Funk · #8 10-04-2007, 06:55 PM

If you want play, you have to pay

Seriously, look on ebay for a used Q-Tron. I know you can find one for 80.
Here I'll look for you. Hold on

plastik-bass[?] · #9 10-04-2007, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 00Funk

If you want play, you have to pay

Seriously, look on ebay for a used Q-Tron. I know you can find one for 80.
Here I'll look for you. Hold on

Lol mk...

well i probably wont get 1 for another month or 2...being 14 money dont come in easy....

00Funk · #10 10-04-2007, 06:57 PM

Mini Q-tron electro-harmonix, Bass, electric guitar FX

plastik-bass[?] · #11 10-04-2007, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 00Funk

Mini Q-tron electro-harmonix, Bass, electric guitar FX

man thats kick ass....if i had the money right now..

rodl2005 · #12 10-04-2007, 07:20 PM

I've got a Bass Balls & a Digitech Bass synth wah. I've used a fair few others, but I find these two are the best of 'em in this price range. The Bass BAlls has the distortion switch- a nice touch & is a DAMN good pedal for the $$$. The Digitech BSW is nice & VERY versatile & the Sub(octave below) function is handy! If I had 2 choose between the 2 I'd take the Digitech- simply coz it's so many options. But the Bassballs is a good 'un. I often use it due to it's ease of use & the distortion switch....it's like a Precision bass- works & simple to use & sounds good!!!

Gashaponcito · #13 10-04-2007, 09:33 PM

Speaking of Envelope filters... had anyone triy a EHX Tube Zipper??

technik · #14 10-04-2007, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 00Funk

I would advise getting the new EHX Q-Tron+, XO series. Then put a Chunk systems Brown Dog fuzz in the effects loop of the Tron. That will cost 450.00
Well well worth it though

Im so agree with the Qtron+, the best envelope filter out there (at least for me)

KarateKid25 · #15 10-04-2007, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassteban

DOD FX-25b. There are actual real musicians(even pros)using this dirt-cheap gem. I've seen them for as little as $40.

There is also just the FX25 to consider. Minus the B. I really like mine

waterberry · #16 10-04-2007, 10:57 PM

+ 1 EHX Mini Q-tron

I don't know exactly whether Mini and Micro sounds are different.
but I read that Micro's LP mode is not good as Mini's
(on bass player website http://www.bassplayer.com/story.aspx?content_id=24418
Actually, Mini's really awesome for bass but I've not heard Micro's sound yet.

so i vote Mini's.
(but i bought a used Micro Q-tron on ebay.

bassteban · #17 10-04-2007, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gashaponcito

Speaking of Envelope filters... had anyone triy a EHX Tube Zipper??

I tried one- it was way too over the top for me. I'm sure someone here would totally love it, but I like something a bit more subtle.

markjazzbassist · #18 10-05-2007, 01:31 AM

used ehx q-tron (any model)

fuNKmaster83 · #19 10-05-2007, 02:26 AM

i have and have had lots of filters and that sort of funky stuff...

i must say that EBS bass IQ or maxon AF9

Niff · #20 10-05-2007, 02:35 AM

i know this is a thread hijack, but it's better to add to a thread than create a new one..

who knows of an envelope filter that is completely out of control and insane? giant, deep wah sounds that seem impossibly huge and crazy sounding. especially with a little grit after it, and possibly with an octave pedal before it.

basically, yes, i want a guyatone BR2 but i can't find one ANYWHERE. haha.