Which pedal to get this sound (Magma)

Hydromantic · #1 03-14-2009, 01:23 PM

Hello!

I ask for your help because I'd like to get a particular sound and I'm not sure about which effect it is... Auto-wah? Envelope filter?

It's the sound from a song by Magma called "Soleil d'Ork" (Udu Wudu). You can hear the song here: http://www.deezer.com/track/251739

There's a second bass with a kind of wah sound, which pedal could give me this sound?

Thanks for your help

Akeris · #2 03-14-2009, 01:30 PM

Ahh, what a great band. One of my favorites.

Pretty sure almost any envelope filter will do it, but I'll let somone else comment on that.

Hydromantic · #3 03-14-2009, 02:16 PM

Sure it's a great band, and I love this album!!

excane · #4 03-14-2009, 02:20 PM

Many, many different envelope filters to choose from to get that sound.

Hydromantic · #5 03-14-2009, 04:22 PM

Could you recommand me a cheap but good one? A Mini Q-Tron would be ok?

excane · #6 03-14-2009, 04:25 PM

What's your price range?

Hydromantic · #7 03-14-2009, 04:26 PM

Hum less than 100 dollars if it's possible?

excane · #8 03-14-2009, 04:32 PM

Gotcha. Well then I would try out the EH line of filters. Personally I'm not a fan of them, but they get a lot of love around here.

A DOD 440 is pretty nice for cheap, I used it for many years.

Hydromantic · #9 03-14-2009, 04:37 PM

Oh yes... Johnny Greenwood's one, I searched for a DOD 440 for my guitar but I gave up, it seems that it's quite hard to find isn't it?

excane · #10 03-14-2009, 04:42 PM

Not sure...last time I checked or played with one was over 10 years ago

What about buying used? My favorite at the moment is the Emma. Around $225 new (they used to be around $179) but can be found cheaper on ebay. Great sounding filter, very organic.

Hydromantic · #11 03-14-2009, 04:44 PM

Oh yes I heard about it but it's definately too expansive for me :/

If I see a DOD 440, I won't hesitate!

excane · #12 03-14-2009, 04:47 PM

Well just make sure to try before you buy.

Filters can sound drastically different.

Hydromantic · #13 03-15-2009, 03:00 AM

Yes

Maybe someone could recommand me a model from the Electro Harmonix range? It's easier to find...

SpankyPants · #14 03-15-2009, 03:07 AM

Offtopic:

Hydro, I wouldn't quite consider that prog rock. Sounds more like post-goth metal (maybe even some modern cabaret influence) or "indie" to me.

**DosiYanarchy** · #15 03-15-2009, 03:44 AM

**DosiYanarchy** · #16 03-15-2009, 03:45 AM

wait, was that meant to be an insult?

oh yeah, try the Micro Qtron if you can, maybe a DOD fx25(b)

dannybuoy · #17 03-15-2009, 03:57 AM

There are a few DOD 440 clones out there, such as the Tonefactor 442 (red version for bass), Boomstick Bottom Feeder, and BYOC sell a kit if you can handle a soldering iron!

Hydromantic · #18 03-15-2009, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpankyPants

Offtopic:

Hydro, I wouldn't quite consider that prog rock. Sounds more like post-goth metal (maybe even some modern cabaret influence) or "indie" to me.

What are you talking about? My music? "Post goth metal", what a label??

"Indie", I've never understood this label I admit... Anyway, people tell me that it's a kind of prog rock so I just repeat what I heard

Beside that, thanks for your recommandations

vegas532 · #19 03-15-2009, 07:40 AM

All I wanted to add o this thread is this:

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

Very Nice!!

Hydromantic · #20 03-15-2009, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vegas532

All I wanted to add o this thread is this:

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

Very Nice!!

I have this DVD, it's fantastic!! Philippe Bussonnet is great!!