Being the original TS myself, try reading this entire thread for a variety of opinions on wet filters along the lines of an M82 / more than a GR.
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Looking for a Funky, Versatile Envelope Filter Pedal... (how original, I know)
- Thread starter DinnerWithAGypsy
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I've got a philtre too. It's pretty cool for recording, but it needs line level to work properly, so it's not good for a pedalboard.
Ditto---got one of these recently and it is killer. I actually find it quite versatile. Does extreme funky quack as well as any I've tried, but lately I mostly use it "just barely on", about 80/20 dry to wet ratio I guess, sometimes even less. I love being able to have just a little of that blended in to my otherwise dry, straight tone for a little slippery funkiness, but still a sound that is supportive in the whole mix/groove.
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The Funkbox and the EP2 are the next filters on my list, but I don't know in which order or when. Maybe I'll put it up for a vote here when I decide to pull the trigger.
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FUNKBOX! Vote's are all in. Pull the trigger and let us know!
I've bought and sold a Q-balls, it was replaced on my board by the MXR M82.
I didn't like the Q-balls because it just seemed too touchy- it didn't seem to play well with my active basses, had to turn down the instrument volume and pedal sensitivity real low. Even then, I still had volume spikes. The knobs would be real sensitive also, it seems like if they got bumped just a hair it would throw off the sound. It took a lot of tweaking to dial in tones I liked, and the smallest variation on settings would loose the good tone.
I got a DOD FX25b, why not, its super cheap, but had huge volume drop when it was on. I would have to dig in real hard to trigger the filter, and then it would be barely the same volume as the unaffected signal.
The MXR is a lot more consistent and reliable. It has great versatility, and once you get to know the pedal, it is simpler to get various wetness out of the pedal. I really recommend this one- better value and tone variety for the money.
I'm waiting on a IE Xerographs right now, after that comes in I might just have to get a 3Leaf GR and try it out...
I didn't like the Q-balls because it just seemed too touchy- it didn't seem to play well with my active basses, had to turn down the instrument volume and pedal sensitivity real low. Even then, I still had volume spikes. The knobs would be real sensitive also, it seems like if they got bumped just a hair it would throw off the sound. It took a lot of tweaking to dial in tones I liked, and the smallest variation on settings would loose the good tone.
I got a DOD FX25b, why not, its super cheap, but had huge volume drop when it was on. I would have to dig in real hard to trigger the filter, and then it would be barely the same volume as the unaffected signal.
The MXR is a lot more consistent and reliable. It has great versatility, and once you get to know the pedal, it is simpler to get various wetness out of the pedal. I really recommend this one- better value and tone variety for the money.
I'm waiting on a IE Xerographs right now, after that comes in I might just have to get a 3Leaf GR and try it out...
I think for the silly good quality, tone, versatility and price the Source Audio Bass Envelope Filter beets any filter I have tried that sells for under $280. This includes the Prometheus, M82, GR, 00Funk, Qtron and Enigma. However, the M82 sound is not well reproduced by the SA BEF, all the other sounds can closely dialed in, (minus some nuances and tonal character).
You can get it new for $120 with a Hot Hand Ring, if you decided to use it the motion of the ring controls your sweeps. The only filter I've tried that rivals it is a Mutron III that can go for $400 +.
You can get it new for $120 with a Hot Hand Ring, if you decided to use it the motion of the ring controls your sweeps. The only filter I've tried that rivals it is a Mutron III that can go for $400 +.
