Attack limiting pedal/ effect?

[Cross303]

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]

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

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[kbi the crowing]

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

 

[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..

 

[Ric5]

Compressor

 

[SteveMcB]

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]

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

 

[Ba55Man1ac]

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 Link Removed or the funtastic Behringer [Invalid or Expired Link Removed].

 

[kevteop]

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]

How about the original Link Removed or the funtastic Behringer [Invalid or Expired Link Removed].

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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