Maxon AF-9 v Groove Regulator?

MindlessInside · #1 08-08-2009, 09:17 PM

Has anyone tested these two side by side? Any thoughts? Is one...sort of better, or are they just two different puppies altogether?

Unrepresented · #2 08-09-2009, 01:09 AM

I actually just did this side by side a month or two ago. They both have their advantages and disadvantages, depending on what role you're trying to use your filter for.

In terms of standalone, greasy, funky, filter sounds, the AF-9 was way ahead.

In terms of tweakability, interaction with other pedals, and a transparent tone, the Groove Regulator was much better.

AF-9 was funkier, but much more fussy and had bigger peaks. Groove Regulator was a bit sterile (IMO) in terms of tone, but was much easier to work with despite having more parameter controls available.

I liked both, both are quality pedals but it depends whether you're intending to use it in conjunction with other pedals or as a standalone funk machine.

jufros · #3 08-09-2009, 01:13 AM

I haven't tried the Groove Regulator personally. I will say that from what I can tell, if it's going to be your only filter, it seems like a great one to get. If you have a specific application or intention for your filter, there are more specialized ones that can probably do what they do better than the GR does it, but won't offer you as much versatility. I swear by the Maxon for a funk, but it's definitely not the most versatile filter out there.

anyonefortennis · #4 08-09-2009, 09:55 AM

which of the 2 is 'wetter'. I sold my old af-9 cause it wasn't 'q-tron' enough and was thinking that the GR would be the ticket for a wetter sound.

Unrepresented · #5 08-09-2009, 10:05 AM

AF-9 is "wetter" in that it has more resonance, and larger peaks.

GR is very transparent, for better or worse.

fightthepower · #6 08-09-2009, 03:10 PM

Agreed- The GR is a little less resonant than the Meatball (with resonance dimed) and significantly less resonant/wet than any of the 'tron's.

TOOL460002 · #7 08-09-2009, 09:55 PM

having only tried the af-9, i can tell you its pretty wet. its not as wet as a qtron+. i want to check out the prometheus and the original mutron. however, those are kind of costly.

am i the only one who gets a "slight" volume spike out of my af-9?

still, i love my maxon... hmm... i have another idea for a thread...

Smurf-o-Deth · #8 08-09-2009, 09:59 PM

Nah, when I had an AF-9, it would definitely spike the volume on the peaks.

MindlessInside · #9 08-10-2009, 12:24 AM

Yeah, I've tried the Af-9, and it was a nice filter, (despite the little peaks and whatnot) but I havent been able to try a groove regulator. If theyre popular around TB and sell well second hand, I might pick one up and give it a run....