Maxon AF9. I spent a lot of time comparing. It's my favorite. Makes the sounds I like, built super solid, small size, same chip as the Mutron. A winner.
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Best Envelope Filter
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Oh, and btw, if you want to hear me slapping in 9/8 through the Maxon, go to this page and click to hear the sample of track # 8, "Franklin'in Karsilamasi":
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I voted for two if the three I own, but my real workhorse has been a Haz MuTron III+ pedal. I also voted for the Chunk Systems b/c I've tried one out a few different times and it is a great pedal with lots of range and extreme settings potential.
My band leader has one of these on his board. I really want to check it out with my rig some day.
Had a Maxon AF9 in the past and sold it.
Bought a DOD FX25 dirt cheap and I love it!
You got two knobs and lots of funk, Simple as that.
Bought a DOD FX25 dirt cheap and I love it!
You got two knobs and lots of funk, Simple as that.
I read these polls, and always imagine the question being, "What's the best pair of pants?!"
There are so many variables with pants: type of activity, weather, material, body type, etc.
There are so many variables with EFs: type of music, active/passive, need/desire for sidechain input, etc.
I know my envelope filters (more than one) are the best for my uses. Accordingly, I'll say the best envelope filter for the rest of you is the envelope filter whose features best fit your needs at any given moment.
There are so many variables with pants: type of activity, weather, material, body type, etc.
There are so many variables with EFs: type of music, active/passive, need/desire for sidechain input, etc.
I know my envelope filters (more than one) are the best for my uses. Accordingly, I'll say the best envelope filter for the rest of you is the envelope filter whose features best fit your needs at any given moment.
You might want to change the title of the thread.I never said best, I said favorite
Thread title chosen by squiresuzuki: Best Envelope Filter
I guess someone's Freudian slip was showing. *laugh*
I never said best, I said favorite
I guess someone's Freudian slip was showing. *laugh*
NicJimBass
Flossin'? I thought your name was Munson!
For me, the Source Audio BEF Pro is IT! I went through several filters, none of which did what I wanted it to do... the SA does everything I want and more, and I couldn't be happier!
I am liking the Source Audio the most right now...some others not mentioned:
The good ol' Digitech Bass Synth Wah...mostly known for it's synthyness, but the first setting does a pretty good filter. Also, the EHX Tube Zipper (tube model) does pretty good too, along with distortion/fuzz tones.
The good ol' Digitech Bass Synth Wah...mostly known for it's synthyness, but the first setting does a pretty good filter. Also, the EHX Tube Zipper (tube model) does pretty good too, along with distortion/fuzz tones.
I wish I could take my vote back, I think it went for other since I didn't see the Groove Regulator 2 or the SA BEF Pro, which would have been my choices, though I guess the distinction between the BEF and BEF Pro isn't that great. I'd been unhappy with every EF I'd tried until I got the GR2, and I'm enormously staisfied with it, and the BEF Pro has opened up new worlds of sonic exploration, plus when I use a phaser setting on the BEF Pro, I can kick in the GR2 on top. 
+1
I've tried about 6 filters and this one sounds the most musical at stage volume. I liked the soundblox too.
Not gonna fall into the "best" trap.....I'm just sayin' that I've had a Groove Regulator for a couple years now and just recently picked up a Xerograph Deluxe. They're both incredible filters and I can actually justify having both on my board. I don't think I'll ever sell either of these as together they can cover a lot of sonic territory.
had an 80s FX25 back in the 80s... never had reliable results from it (might have been my technique). For the last couple years the Maxon AF9 has been the only filter on my board... I love it.
