Envelope Filter Recommendations

Broughton JoshWah maybe?

 

It might be worth waiting a bit to see what people think of 3Leaf's successor to the Wonderlove: Chromatron

Just released!

 

I prefer Low Pass, but that MXR BEF has the perfect blending to really quack & still retain thump/lowend. MXR is band pass, but the clean blend lends itself to help the pedal "feel" like a low pass envelope filter

Emma Discumbobulator is great, but doesn't have a clean blend. However, it has an independent boost that can help if you want just a touch more volume when turning on the effect (or, you can use it as a boost without the filter effect). IMHO - if the Emma had a good clean blend, it would be THE BEST filter I've tried to date.

I have both of these on my board, for whatever that is worth...

 

I'm a fan of the Source Audio Manta - but I just wish they would release something in the One Series, which is a more standard size.

But the Manta does Mutron and plenty more. Has clean blend. Can bring in overdrive/dist/fuzz. Has phasers. Has a sub-library that combines multiple filters for unique sounds not found anywhere else.

 

I own a Manta and a RiddleQ. Both are amazing filters and are extremely versatile. I also owned (and plan to purchase again) a Pigtronix EP-2 - easily the chewiest filter I've ever played. Not extremely versatile but there's nothing else like it.

If you want Mutron-like, the Wonderlove is worth looking at. If you want something more synth-like, the Xerograph is definitely something to try. If you want something simple that will just do what you need with no frills and a short learning curve, try the MXR BEF or the BassIQ by EBS.

If you can try all of these options, you're guaranteed to either find one to your liking, or at the least, have a much better idea of exactly what you need to get the sound in your head out and into the world. Best of luck!

 

Fwonk beta

 

I think the Earthquaker Devcies Spatial Delivery is highly underrated. Great filter sounds and a fun sample and hold feature. I have the Manta too but I think the Saptial Delivery is better at stacking pedals, it plays really well with octaves before it.

 

Are you looking for something cheaper than the MXR? Because it sounds like you were very happy with it; why not buy a used one? I've seen them as low as $90 shipped.

 

Fwonkbeta, or Zoom MS-60B for it's Q-Tron clone.

Heard good things about the Donner Dynamic Wah too. Smallest and cheapest of all the options discussed, so worth a look!

 

I will give you a unortodox suggestion - EHX Stereo Talking Machine.
It has typical autowah and bassballs mods, but also VERY cool vocal filters. You can combine those with included fuzz and/or LFO section, and then blend that with dry signal.
When you are done, memorize up to 10 settings and recall them easily.
I even managed to set mine so autowah doesn't trigger, and I use only fuzz.
Amazing pedal, unique and very usable.

 

Surprised no one has suggested the Micro-Tron III.

 

I really enjoy the original discumbobulator!

 

I finally found my favorite filter after 2 years of trying diffrent ones.
Its the Moog mf 101 lpf.
It does everything i want/need in a filter.
Its a bit big but worth its weight in gold.

 

Aguilar Filter Twin $199.99 new most places.

 

Lovetone meatball

 

Another +1 for the FwonkBeta. Or if you can find one the Iron Ether Xerograph Deluxe.

 

Then I assume you have the Qtron already. Right? You are saying that you want a 'new' envelope filter. Nr1 'old' Envelope filter is the Qtron... and should be nr1 on every funk bass player gear list

 

I use an IE Xerograph Deluxe (with expression pedal) and also a Broughton Joshwah. Different but awesome, both. I also have a v1 3 Leaf Proton, but the IE and the Broughton are just better.

 

Very versatile....