I went with the Proton after listening to the other pedals for a while. I like that it's natural enough to fit in with alt/indie stuff that I inevitably end up playing.
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Envelope filter...
- Thread starter Dan Bozek
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I used to use an M9 until I got a SA BEF pro. The BEF is really cool and useful especially with the hothand. But GAS took over and I just got a Proton. The Proton is my fav for what it does but it cannot replace the BEF's versitility.
I Finally saw a youtube video of Xero Deluxe on bass last night....gotta have it. I guess I will be selling some pedals here real soon.
Bro, hands down, it's the Soundblox Bass Envelope Filter by Sound Forge. I swear by this thing. I hear they have a "pro" version now, too. This pedal also gives you the option of using a "Hot Hand".
Env. Filter:
Trust me. You'll love this thing.
Env. Filter:
Trust me. You'll love this thing.
I'm big on the Pigtronix Envelope Phaser. It can do such a funky envelop sound, it's like no other pedal I've ever played.
And when I need something a little more subtle, I've got a Boomstick Bottom Feeder, which I don't believe is produced anymore, that does a great job. From my understand, it's based off the DOD circuit.
And when I need something a little more subtle, I've got a Boomstick Bottom Feeder, which I don't believe is produced anymore, that does a great job. From my understand, it's based off the DOD circuit.
+1 I love my DOD FX25 for its simplicity and phat tone
Flea with the FX25 (original)
I love my Proton. it will never leave my board.
As alway it is a matter of personal taste and combination with your other equipment but it has everything I like : fantastic funky sound, no b*llsh*t (this for me is a great feature), keeps the low end, no volume boost or drop, fantastic funky sound, small-footprint, fantastic funky sound alone or with an octaver and or a dirt before it, compatibility with standard 9v boss power supply, AND fantastic funky sound.
Futhermore, it sounds fantastic! ;-)
I used to have Qtron+, FM4, and still have a Mutron III+ (wich collects dust), micro bassballs (quirky and not so useable) and an ibanez SB7 (that I rarely use for sloooooow envelope synthy sounds). never tried BEF pro or XeroDlx, don't need to.
As alway it is a matter of personal taste and combination with your other equipment but it has everything I like : fantastic funky sound, no b*llsh*t (this for me is a great feature), keeps the low end, no volume boost or drop, fantastic funky sound, small-footprint, fantastic funky sound alone or with an octaver and or a dirt before it, compatibility with standard 9v boss power supply, AND fantastic funky sound.
Futhermore, it sounds fantastic! ;-)
I used to have Qtron+, FM4, and still have a Mutron III+ (wich collects dust), micro bassballs (quirky and not so useable) and an ibanez SB7 (that I rarely use for sloooooow envelope synthy sounds). never tried BEF pro or XeroDlx, don't need to.
I have a Pigtronix EP-1 and I like it but I'm looking for something a little more wet and not so huge. I'm thinking of trading it in for a Micro Q-tron. Is anyone using one or have experiences with it?
I've had the Micro and the Mini, and IMO the Micro sounded artificial compared to the Mini. I didn't like the tone at all; it sounded abrasive, like it's trying too hard. The Mini Q-Tron is a solid choice for classic up-sweep envelope filter, except for the fact that it's actually not so "mini"; it's big! I've owned the EP-1 as well. I liked the envelope part of it, but if you're looking to get into truly wet and funky filter territory, there are better choices - again, IMO.
devnulljp
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Thanks, I'm having a hard time with filters. I had the MXR BEF and I liked it clean but it sounded awful with dirt. I had an EMMA DiscomBOBulator and it sounded great with dirt but far to subtle clean. I really like the EP-1 with dirt but clean again a really subtle sound plus to get the dirty sounds I like out of it I have to run a Y cable to the trigger input which is a pain. Also the EP-1 is HUGE and I don't really use the LFO much at all. It's not really a swooshy swirly phaser it's more choppy and I have a BF-2 for swirlyness. Anyway just looking at the Micro as an option for a trade in with the EP-1. I'm going to go see what they have at the shop and think about it for a bit. I also use an SYB-5 for filter sounds but I'm really starting to dislike it in many ways. I used to find its glitchy nature amusing but now it's mostly annoying. Holy long post.
So for some reason I'm getting the feeling that the Proton has a fantastic funky sound... is that how you'd describe it?Man, the Mutron III+ gets no love at all here on TB.
The Haztron III+ is a very good filter...just not quite as quacky as the original. Someone needs to post samples of MuIII & Haztron and see it if anyone can pick out what's what.
That would be interesting. My original is out of commission, need to get the wall wart/power supply fixed, and it's probably drifted from the original design values for resistors and caps, etc. I'd like to get it refurbished but I hear that can run many hundreds of dollars. Unless you're working with a refurbished Musitronics unit it doesn't seem like the comparison would be fair/equal.
Rebuild kit of the MuIII:
http://www.caesound.net/mutroniiirebuildkit.aspx
New wall wart:
http://www.lsound.com/Products.htm
Oh snap! Thanks! This would be the 3rd time I'm getting the old wall wart re-built, a new one is a much better option.
i loved my old bassball by ehx (broken) but the new bassball is great too. even with distortion on. but wihout distortion it works fine for me for soloing, slapping or just funky-kinda-punchy bass lines. i can just leave the setting at about 10-11 o'clock all the time and for that money imo a superb little tool. only contra: when you kick it in, you volume gets a tiny little bit louder.
